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    Socially Conscious Manhwa THE AWL Debuts from ABLAZE

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    A bold new manhwa series kicks off from comics publisher ABLAZE with its upcoming debut of THE AWL, Vol. 1 – a moving and socially conscious series about the struggles of workers at an oppressive Korean big box superstore as they strive for better lives and working conditions.

    THE AWL, Vol. 1

    story and art by Gyu-seok Choi
    Available May 29th – Direct Market / June 11 – Book Market

    THE AWL

    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.

    Source: Press Release

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    Josh has been an anime fan for nearly twenty years. In addition, he is a light novel author with over 25 books published as well as the owner of Meteora Press, his personal publishing label. Anime and otaku culture isn't Josh's only area of expertise. He also has a Bachelor of Arts in Game Design and has created a handful of independent games along with a deep working knowledge of the gaming industry.