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Expected 8 Dec 26You are invited to the shadowy back alleys of Seoul, South Korea, for a thrilling, mind-bending crime caper unlike any other!Twin brothers Paul and Castor have crafted the perfect poker hustle using their uncanny telepathic connection. Perfect until they’re caught red-handed by the most ruthless criminal syndicate in Seoul. To pay them back, the brothers must pull off a daring heist and use their gift for something bigger than themselves for the first time in their lives…if they don’t kill each other first!From Eisner Award-winning writer DEREK KIRK KIM (THE LAST MERMAID, Same Difference) and rising-star artist JACOB PEREZ (Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles).
- GenresGraphic Novels
216 pages, Paperback
Expected publication December 8, 2026
About the author
Derek Kirk Kim
26 books102 followersDerek Kirk Kim is an award-winning Korean-American cartoonist. He won both major industry awards in 2004, the Eisner and the Harvey, for his debut graphic novel Same Difference and Other Stories, which was originally serialized on his website Lowbright (formerly known as "Small Stories"). He also won the Ignatz Award for promising new talent, in 2003, for the same graphic novel (which was originally published with the help of a 2002 Xeric Award).
Kim came to the United States when he was eight. He considers himself fortunate to have received formal training in the visual arts and in the craft of writing. Much of his early highly acclaimed work was done while living with his parents in Pacifica, California. He now lives in Portland, Oregon.
Kim came to the United States when he was eight. He considers himself fortunate to have received formal training in the visual arts and in the craft of writing. Much of his early highly acclaimed work was done while living with his parents in Pacifica, California. He now lives in Portland, Oregon.
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
What do you do if you are able to telepathically talk with your twin in secret? (The answer is, of course, you do crime and get money.)
Two brothers find themselves in a bigger gamble they were prepared for after a hustle gone awry in Seoul.
A fun, heartfelt and fast-paced trip through the city's underworld and the brothers' relationship. The art is clear, dynamic and easy to follow.
Only the second half began to stray much into the tropes of an action flick - Which is either exactly what you want from the genre, or, but in my opinion, it turned too much cliché, which took away some suspense and tension from the read.
But ultimately a joyful read. Thanks to NetGalley and Image Comics for an ARC for an honest review.
Two brothers find themselves in a bigger gamble they were prepared for after a hustle gone awry in Seoul.
A fun, heartfelt and fast-paced trip through the city's underworld and the brothers' relationship. The art is clear, dynamic and easy to follow.
Only the second half began to stray much into the tropes of an action flick - Which is either exactly what you want from the genre, or, but in my opinion, it turned too much cliché, which took away some suspense and tension from the read.
But ultimately a joyful read. Thanks to NetGalley and Image Comics for an ARC for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to NetGalley and Image comics for a digital copy of this graphic novel in exchange for my review!
5 Stars! This graphic novel was incredible! I was thoroughly entertained throughout, and while usually I can see some twists coming I did not see many of these twists. It was very cinematic it felt like I was literally watching a movie, but it played off so much better than many action movies do with the comedy. I grew to really love the characters and be invested in the story even in such a short amount of time. I was so sad when it ended and I hope that these two work together again!
5 Stars! This graphic novel was incredible! I was thoroughly entertained throughout, and while usually I can see some twists coming I did not see many of these twists. It was very cinematic it felt like I was literally watching a movie, but it played off so much better than many action movies do with the comedy. I grew to really love the characters and be invested in the story even in such a short amount of time. I was so sad when it ended and I hope that these two work together again!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This was genuinely so intriguing and a plot twist in here really shocked me. I wish I had a twin that I could communicate with and had powers with.
Twin brothers who often find themselves in dangerous situations, where one plays poker while the other one uses their telepathic connection to help him, finally get caught. And of course it doesn’t work out well in their favor.
Thank you Netgalley and Image Comics for an Arc in exchange for an honest review!
Twin brothers who often find themselves in dangerous situations, where one plays poker while the other one uses their telepathic connection to help him, finally get caught. And of course it doesn’t work out well in their favor.
Thank you Netgalley and Image Comics for an Arc in exchange for an honest review!
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