All Kan ever wanted was to live in his forest as a tiger should. But when his mother adopted two human foundlings, Kan’s jealousy cost him his family and home. Exiled, Kan blames humans for his troubles. If he’s to make a home for himself in that distant forest, he and his brothers must journey beyond the natural world into the realm of myth, deities and Dragons.
A Tiger’s Tale is a graphic novel in the grand tradition of A Journey to the West, Usagi Yojimbo, and Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Tiger Talk & Other Essays
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Beyond combat, martial arts traditions are rich with symbolism, philosophy, mythology, and moral inquiry. These works showcase themes of balance, destiny, discipline, transformation, and the relationship between the individual and society. - It’s Not Just About the Fight Scenes!
Martial arts stories often use combat as a vehicle for exploring identity, family, community, and personal responsibility. These works place character development and cultural storytelling at the forefront.