Navigate through monsters, mysteries, and the will of the gods with two young extraordinary adventurers in fifteenth-century Mesoamerica as they search for a missing father! Donaj is a fearless Zapotec girl who - accompanied by the god that lives inside of her poncho - find her missing father. Along the way, she meets a 17-year-old winged Mexica warrior named Itzcacalotl, and over time their temporary partnership blooms into an incredible friendship. The search brings the young pair closer to danger and deeper into mystery than either could have predicted. What exactly was Donaj 's father involved with? And how did a simple search for a missmore
I recommended Codex Black for anyone looking for a change of pace from the usual young adult graphic novels or something devoted to a culture that doesn't get a lot of representation in the world of comics. The characters are spirited, the story is fun and the artwork is amazing and eye-catching. Read Full Review
Codex Black: A Fire Among Clouds is an impressive adaptation of a fan-favorite webcomic, utilizing the strong writing and illustration from Camilo Moncada L. to create a gorgeously rich story of adventure, identity, and history, with a well researched foundation in true Mesoamerican history and culture that provides fascinating education alongside the exciting journey of its two protagonists. Read Full Review
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