{"title":"Chang Sheng","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChang Sheng\u003c\/strong\u003e weaves compelling stories through the vibrant art of graphic novels, capturing intimate moments and complex emotions. Readers can expect a blend of heartfelt narratives and richly detailed visuals that bring unique characters and settings to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom poignant explorations of youth to layered tales of identity and connection, Chang Sheng's works invite reflection and resonate on a deeply personal level. 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From the award-winning creator of \u003cem\u003eOldmen\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Hidden Level\u003c\/em\u003e, Chang Sheng delivers an opulently detailed supernatural sci-fi story that defies genres and engrosses readers with stunning artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWinner of the Golden Comics Awards and a standout of Taiwan’s rising comics scene, \u003cem\u003eYan Vol. 1\u003c\/em\u003e is a haunting, genre-bending journey from master storyteller Chang Sheng—creator of \u003cem\u003eOldman\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Hidden Level\u003c\/em\u003e. In this stunning first volume, the echoes of Peking Opera performances 30 years past linger in the shadows of a story that begins in tradition and spirals toward a dark, speculative future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tale unfolds across eras—starting with a tragedy in the richly detailed world of late 20th-century Taiwan, stepping into the present day, and glimmering with the foreboding rise of a dystopian tomorrow. Declared dead in prison records, Yan Tieh-Hua mysteriously returns to Taipei, reigniting the investigation into a decades-old massacre—her own family's. As she carves a bloody path toward vengeance, Detective Lei is drawn into a chilling spiral of cold cases, supernatural events, and impossible truths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside Yan is Higa Mirai, a young Go prodigy with the uncanny gift of precognition, adding eerie weight to every move made. 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Acclaimed creator Chang Sheng continues his genre-defying series with even higher stakes, transporting readers between modern-day Taiwan and a bleak, dystopian future. What began as a personal vendetta has become a race to save the world from an A.I.-ruled apocalypse. As the group leaps through time, they must uncover buried secrets from Taiwan’s past to alter a chilling future that looms just ahead. The resurrected Peking Opera performer Tieh-Hua—as deadly as she is enigmatic—is joined by a disgraced detective, a missing Go prodigy with visions of the future, and a suspicious time-traveler, each playing a role in this tangled narrative. Chang Sheng masterfully fuses science fiction with Taiwanese cultural heritage and supernatural mystery, accompanied by his opulently detailed artwork and worlds. Yan Volume 2 is a bold, visually stunning exploration of identity, justice, and fate—blending high-octane action with philosophical intrigue. For fans of Baby and The Hidden Level, this is Chang Sheng at his most inventive yet.","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47289313100012,"sku":"9781787744431","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13973353482824.jpg?v=1770591621"},{"product_id":"yan-vol3-by-chang-sheng-9781787744448","title":"Yan Vol.3","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Comic Award-winning series \u003cem\u003eYan\u003c\/em\u003e returns with its most haunting chapter yet. 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This high-stakes sci-fi thriller follows a survivor entangled in secrets of vengeance, identity, and the devastating price of power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith stylish visuals, tight pacing, and philosophical undercurrents, it sets the explosive foundation for a five-volume saga steeped in mecha warfare, alien horror, and dystopian intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChang Sheng is an acclaimed, award-winning Taiwanese creator celebrated for his hyper-detailed, video-game-inspired artwork and boundary-pushing storytelling. 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