American Born Chinese #[nn]

In this 2008 issue of American Born Chinese, Gene Luen Yang crafts a layered narrative where the mythic journey of the Monkey King to become a god parallels Jin Wang’s struggles to fit in at school and Danny’s tense encounter with his over-the-top cousin Chin-Kee, all told with sharp wit and emotional depth. The story’s intricate weaving of folklore, identity, and adolescence is brought to life through Yang’s distinctive artwork and Lark Pien’s expressive coloring, with the cover by Yang capturing the series’ bold, personal tone.