Winner of the Golden Comic Award, from traditional Peking Opera to Taiwan in a future where machine’s rule, enjoy this action-packed thriller in English for the first time. From the award-winning writer of Oldmen and The Hidden Level, Chang Sheng now delivers an action-packed and genre-bending thriller. Compelling characters and a suspenseful story force readers to choose between order or the supernatural, and peace or vengeance. Immerse yourself in a riveting tale of mystery and horror with Yan Volume 1, a masterpiece by the award-winning writer and artist Chang Sheng. Embark on a journey of suspense and action, as the mystery of Yen Tieh-huas return leaves a trail of death and destruction. Despite having been declared dead ten years prior, in prison records, she is now back and seeking vengeance for her familys massacre, the same crime that she was imprisoned for. Accompany Detective Lei on his mission to shine a light on cold cases from the past, so he can solve current crimes and murders. We also witness the detectives struggle to grasp the supernatural revelations that he comes across throughout his investigation. This is no ordinary horror story, with a savage monster for readers to hate and fear. While she may be feared, we learn so much more about Yen Tieh-hua and her companion Higa Mirai (a chess prodigy who possesses the power of precognition) on their violent quest for justice. For fans of Chang Shengs acclaimed works like Oldman and The Hidden Level, Yan Volume 1 offers a new side to the creators innovation through a thrilling blend of genres, combining Sci-Fi concepts with a traditional horror story. Yan Volume 1 also poses the reader with moral dilemmas throughout. Amidst the action-packed battles, tense moments of dread, and intricate puzzles and mysteries to be solved, readers must decide whether they accept ones motives for revenge, or if the supernatural should be shunned to maintain peace.
