Anyone who’s read acclaimed French cartoonist Michaël Sanlaville’s (Lastman) Banana Sioule knows his deep love for Shonen Manga and sports magna. In the series published by Magnetic Press, Sanlaville follows Héléna as she immerses herself in the Sioule, the eponymous brutal sport, as well as her new passion with her old friends. Héléna has a natural aptitude for the sport, but she has a long journey to be the best student the Superior School has produced.
Banana Sioule is beautifully rendered and written, a gripping series of the aforementioned types of manga, as well as anyone who is a fan of yarns like The Hunger Games and Battle Royale. That’s why we’re so excited to share an exclusive preview of Banana Sioule Volume 3, debuting TODAY from Magnetic Press! Take a look at the gorgeous preview pages Magnetic Press was kind enough to share!
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Banana Sioule Volume 3 is on sale now from Magnetic Press.
From the official description of Banana Sioule Volume 3:
In this game, anything goes!
Helena Silver has come a long way from the countryside to stadiums packed with screaming fans. Gifted in the ultra-brutal sport of Sioule, she joined the equally talented Soni Daktari’s team, and the competition for respect within the league has taken on a whole new dimension. The competitions are punishing but the victories are intoxicating, and the sponsors begin to take an interest in Helena. Shunning the publicity and remaining true to herself, she risks making enemies who won’t hesitate to use their power to undermine her success. She’ll need all her strength to stand up to her opponents who are waiting to see her fall . . .
Michaël Sanlaville (Lastman) declares his love for shônen manga through this explosive sports series that follows the journey of a radiant heroine. A third volume full of action and adrenaline that concludes Helena’s arc by addressing the issue of sexism in sports, celebrity, and friendship.