Squalo and Mage vs. the Rage of Bakunawa TPB (2026 HarperAlley) comic books
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Issue #1-1ST
Pre-publication image; subject to changePublished May 2026 by HarperCollins.This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
1st printing. Story and art by Kara Bodegón-Hikino. In this first book of an epic debut middle grade fantasy graphic novel duology by Kara Bodegón-Hikino, Mage and her shark best friend, Squalo, set off on a wild adventure filled with mythical and powerful creatures from Filipino folklore to save their world from the wrath of the Bakunawa. Perfect for fans of Hildafolk and Final Fantasy. After losing her father in an attack by the evil Tikbalang, Mage and her best friend, Squalo, set off an important quest far from home to honor her fathers last wish—find the Bakunawa, the guardian of the sea. But Mage and Squalo dont know where to find the Bakunawa. And the evil Tikbalang was only one underling of Ventrolio, the nightmare maker, who is hunting Mage at any cost. Mage and Squalos journey takes them all over Mundo, facing monsters and possessed minions of Ventrolio until they hear news of an angry bakunawa that would rather destroy ships and summon storms than help sailors. Why would Mages father send them to someone so dangerous? Can Mage and Squalo uncover the truth before the Bakunawa unleashes her wrath and plunges all of Mundo into chaos? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $15.99.
