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The Nocturnal X - Volume 1 (Large Print Edition)
Paperback
Young Adult Graphic NovelsYoung Adult Fiction
Publisher: Joshua Cook
Published: Jun 1 2026
Pages: 38
Weight: 0.19
Height: 0.10 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Can a nobody become a hero when the world seems determined to keep him down?
In the gritty, high-stakes world of X-HERO, Joshua Horton is just a student trying to survive his first day of school without crossing paths with his nemesis, Darren. Despite his hopes for a just okay year, Joshua is immediately thrust into the harsh reality of campus life, marked by intimidation and the constant threat of violence. When a chance encounter leads him into a brutal confrontation, Joshua is left bloodied but not broken.
Driven by a desperate need to protect himself and a spark of untapped potential, Joshua follows a mysterious lead to a secretive martial arts training ground. There, he meets a stern master who offers a path of grueling discipline and hard and scary training that most fail to endure. As Joshua begins to transform his fear into strength, he discovers that being a hero isn't just about the mask or the blades, it's about the grit to stand up when everyone else is running away.
Blending high-octane action with a coming-of-age journey, X-HERO is a visceral graphic novel exploration of resilience, the price of power, and the courage it takes to change your destiny.
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