SOUL BEAT, VOLUME 1 Paperback

"Soul Beat, Volume 1: The Payback" by Morganne Walker introduces readers to Dante Alfonse, a promising pro-boxer and a self-proclaimed "70s-loving soul brother," whose life takes an unexpected turn when he intervenes to save his friend and mentor, Ben, from the Devil himself. This fateful encounter thrusts Dante into a supernatural conflict, as he finds himself targeted by the forces of evil and must quickly learn to harness newly discovered spiritual powers to protect himself and ultimately defeat the Devil. As a centuries-long feud between Heaven and Hell spills into the mortal world, Dante is caught in the crossfire, forcing him to navigate a complex spiritual battle, uncover his mentor's mysterious past, and ultimately discover the true meaning of "soul" in the afterlife. Part of the Saturday AM TANKS series, this manga-inspired graphic novel combines action, fantasy, and a unique premise to deliver a captivating story for teen readers.