Xin: Legend of the Monkey King #3

In "Xin: Legend of the Monkey King Part 3," Sanzen defies her father’s wishes to entrust the impulsive Xin with protecting her on a perilous journey to Earth, where they must restore the Light of Truth. With a newly fitted headgear designed to punish disobedience, Xin sets off alongside her, marking the beginning of their unlikely alliance. Written by Kevin Lau, Erik Ko, and Jay Faerber, with art by Kevin Lau and Omar Dogan, and a cover by Kevin Lau, this 2003 Harris Comics issue blends mythic stakes with a grounded, character-driven start to the quest.