MONKEY KING AND THE WORLD OF MYTHS

East meets West in this mythological adventure.

Monkey King Sun Wukong was destined for greatness from the moment he burst from a rock that was sitting atop Flowers and Fruit Mountain. But what makes him special—his fighting prowess and ability to transform—is also what makes him an outcast. Tired of being misunderstood, Wukong longs to become a god so that he can be worshipped and loved. When a great ancient evil returns to threaten the peace in the three worlds of the gods, humans, and beasts, the gods promise to fulfill his wish if he can track down the monsters and defeat them. Wukong’s first stop is Greece, where he hears of the man-eating Minotaur, who’s trapped in a labyrinth. But could there be more to this story than meets the eye? This humorous and heartfelt series opener is packed with exciting action scenes and a whole lot of monkey business unfolding in cute, colorful, and exaggerated illustrations that are reminiscent of manga. Lam seamlessly weaves together threads from Chinese and Greek mythology to great effect, throws in a cast of highly likable characters, and presents a compelling story focused on a quest for friendship, self-acceptance, and belonging. A closing note contains additional information about the characters featured and is sure to spark further interest in the original myths.

A thrilling, wholesome remix of a classic Chinese tale.