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 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
