{"product_id":"apple-black-volume-4-holy-spectre-paperback","title":"Apple Black, Volume 4: Holy Spectre - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eOdunze Oguguo\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eWhyt Manga\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSaturday Am\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eApple Black, Volume 4\u003c\/i\u003e, Sano faces the fears within. Will he allow them to consume him, believing it's the only way to save everyone? Or will he forge a different path?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Many years ago, \u003cb\u003ehumans acquired \"Black\" fruits from a tree that descended from the skies, turning humans into sorcerers\u003c\/b\u003e. Although all of Black is now extinct, humans still have sorcery inherited from their ancestors. Blessed with the Arodihs arm by Merlin, the god of sorcery, \u003cb\u003eSano is raised and trained in isolation and secrecy to be the world's savior\u003c\/b\u003e, known as the Trinity. The savior is the one who dawns the Infinite Night, an eternal night of chaos. With his newfound freedom from isolation, Sano gets a fiery start after being admitted to Black Bottom Island's guild for young sorcerers. As his fellow gifted allies and sorcerers like Opal Wantmore accompany Sano on his quest, the treachery, betrayal, and evil that have plagued nearly all of Eden again threaten the world. \u003cp\u003e Sano fears his power can either save the world or destroy it. With his visions offering him a darker path, Sano seeks to find those responsible for his loss, and walk away from revenge and toward forgiveness to find closure. \u003cb\u003eRidding Eden of the Infinite Night will require him to uncover the secrets behind his father's research\u003c\/b\u003e on fully rejuvenating the effects of Black in bloodlines with the immense power known as Apple Black. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The arm of the god of sorcery, Arodihs, has awakened within Sano to help rescue Black Bottom Island from the mayhem at the hands of Prince Ceazar. However, Arodihs's help comes at a cost Sano isn't prepared to pay. No one--including Sano himself--may ever see him the same way. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eApple Black \u003c\/i\u003eis rated T for Teen, recommended for ages 13 and up.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Saturday AM, the world's most diverse manga-inspired comics, are now presented in a new format! Introducing \u003cb\u003eSaturday AM TANKS\u003c\/b\u003e, the new graphic novel format similar to Japanese Tankobons where we collect the global heroes and artists of Saturday AM. These handsome volumes have select color pages, revised artwork, and innovative post-credit scenes that help bring new life to our popular BIPOC, LGBTQ, and\/or culturally diverse characters. \u003cp\u003e The inaugural \u003cb\u003eSaturday AM TANKS include: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eApple Black\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHammer\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSaigami\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOblivion Rouge\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMassively Multiplayer World of Ghosts\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eClock Striker\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNigerian artist \u003cb\u003eOdunze Oguguo\u003c\/b\u003e is the creator of the hit manga series \u003ci\u003eApple Black\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBacassi\u003c\/i\u003e. Oguguo is also an influencer who has garnered a large following as \"Whyt Manga.\" As one of the co-founders of MyFutprint Entertainment, LLC, and a central figure in developing its brands like Saturday AM, Oguguo has found time to achieve personal milestones. He graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a bachelor's degree in fine arts and a minor in computer science. He later graduated with a master's degree in fine arts from the same university with a degree in visual communication design. He resides in North Texas with his family. To see more of Oguguo's work, visit @whytmanga on Instagram, whytmanga on TikTok, and @WhytMangaOdunze on YouTube.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSaturday AM\u003c\/b\u003e is a unique digital comics brand featuring an ever-growing catalog of popular, exclusive and diverse action manga-style webcomics by independent creators from around the world. Among the nearly 50 visionary artists on the Saturday AM team are @WhytManga (\u003ci\u003eApple Black\u003c\/i\u003e), @JeyOdin (\u003ci\u003eHammer\u003c\/i\u003e), and @saigamiproject (\u003ci\u003eSaigami\u003c\/i\u003e). To learn more about Saturday AM, visit saturday-am.com, or find them on Instagram (@saturday_am), YouTube (youtube.com\/user\/MyFutprint), and Twitter (@saturday_am). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 7.4 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 21, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42154646438023,"sku":"9780760382509","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/7c213e6b75ce172f0971bdc265d637e0.webp?v=1733229920","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/apple-black-volume-4-holy-spectre-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}