Bay Ridge author publishes graphic novel featuring DUMBO-based hero
“The Foreigner, Book One” is the new graphic novel from the pen of Bay Ridge author Kensuke Okabayashi. The elaborate fantasy relates the tale of Ravenika, a war-torn world ripped apart by Acedia, Ira and Superbia, three powerful brother kings and their queens battling for each other’s share of land and riches.
Into this fantasy realm comes Kaz, an unlikely hero from DUMBO who was mysteriously transported to an alternate universe where he must restore peace between the three brother kings in order to return back to his world and save his wife who has just been kidnapped.
The illustrated saga by the Brooklyn illustrator is just the latest in Okabayashi’s long list of published works. He is also the author of publications such as “Drawing for Dummies,” “Manga for Dummies,” “Figure Drawing for Dummies,” and “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team (Manga Edition).”