Socially Conscious Manhwa The Awl Set to Debut May 11

Comics publisher ABLAZE has a really interesting new release coming up in the form of The Awl. This manhwa tells aims to tell a story centered on the struggles of workers at an oppressive Korean big box superstore as they strive for better lives and working conditions. Details and more can be found below.

The series launches in English digitally and in-print of May 11th and is a recipient of the Korean Cartoon of Today Prize. This is a visceral and engrossing story of the struggle of works against the greed and ill deeds of corporations. It speaks to an ongoing fight that many people around the world face, and in Korea especially. As these topics continue to top news cycles, The Awl provides an insightful commentary on this continuing social and economic struggle.

The Awl Vol. 1
Story & Art by Gyu-seok Choi
SRP: $9.99 · 248 Pages · Available May 29th

The Awl is a story of ordinary folks struggling to be treated as humans.

In the face of corporate greed and reprehensible actions, a bond of respect has formed between young executive Yi Su-in and union activist Gu Go-sin. Seeing what his employers are capable of, Yi joins Gu in trying to establish a union for the company’s employees. But despite the unacceptable working conditions, the workers are reluctant to go through with it…until they witness a shocking situation involving one of their fellow employees.

For More Information:
https://www.ablaze.net/products?p=G9781684971909

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