Just in time for Women’s History Month, The Mask of Haliya is back for Volume 2, Echoes of the Forgotten Past. And Comic Book Club has an exclusive excerpt from the project, whcih is now live on Kickstarter.
Written by Kaitlyn Fajilan, with art from Susan Bin and Vik Caedo, colors by Liz Buenaventura, lettered by Kiela Sibal, and edited by Arielle Jovellanos, the book comes from Filipino-American comic book publisher Kwento Comics, and is partnering with Clover Press to release the book.
“Kwento Comics is rooted in the Filipino word kwento, meaning ‘story,” said Kwento Comics Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Cecilia Lim via a press release. “We believe in the transformative power of storytelling to inspire, empower, and connect communities across the globe. Every story we tell, every panel we create, and every character we breathe life into reflects our mission: to uplift diverse voices and celebrate the richness of Asian heritage, culture, and identity.”
In the new graphic novel which is based in Filipino mythology, per PR, “Haunted by fragmented memories, Isla races against time to unearth her buried past and protect the Mask’s new heir. Meanwhile, Mari grapples with her emerging powers and an awakening that thrusts her into unchartered territories. Deep within the forest, a malevolent organization’s activities draw suspicion as whispers of forbidden rituals and monstrous creatures surface.”
Available as a 200-page, deluxe hardcover, you can check out The Mask of Haliya: Echoes of the Forgotten Past now on Kickstarter. Read the excerpt below, and click for larger versions of the pages.
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