{"product_id":"underground-volume-1-9780760382363","title":"Underground Volume 1","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eUnderground, Volume 1\u003c\/i\u003e, Karim Yun, a biracial taekwondo fighter, pits his skills against New York’s most brutal underground martial artists.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeeking revenge\u003c\/b\u003e against the violent gang who attacked him and ended his Olympic dreams, he’s determined to battle every colorful combatant in his path.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHis only obstacle is the illness\u003c\/b\u003e brought about by the violent attack, which could kill Karim if he becomes too reckless—\u003cb\u003eserving as his conscience is his nurse\u003c\/b\u003e, who is trying to push him into changing his lifestyle but is learning more about the danger and the allure of secret mixed martial arts contests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreated by black belt martial artist JR De Bard, this sports manga \u003cb\u003eprovides a detailed look into the world of underground fight clubs\u003c\/b\u003e. Exploring fighters from various disciplines with realistic tactics and movements will thrill and educate readers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnderground \u003c\/i\u003eis rated OT for Older Teen, recomm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Gore-splattered lessons in…bringing the pain” * Kirkus Reviews *\u003cbr\u003e“…great for sports manga fans who are looking for something gritty and dark.” -- Sara Smith * Booklist Online *\u003cbr\u003e\"unreservedly recommended\" * Midwest Book Review *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 A BROKEN FIGHTER\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2 LEON ESPINOZA\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3 JOURNEYMAN\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4 OUR UNDERGROUND\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5 RAZE\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 6 DESPERATION\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49404767764823,"sku":"9780760382363","price":9.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780760382363.jpg?v=1730487531","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/underground-volume-1-9780760382363","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}