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Highlights
- Kappa and Siren's adventurous journey into the vast ocean begins in this exciting third installment of the hit Webtoon series Castle Swimmer.
- About the Author: Wendy Martin was born in the Midwest and grew up in Iowa.
- 288 Pages
- Comics + Graphic Novels, Fantasy
- Series Name: Castle Swimmer
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Book Synopsis
Kappa and Siren's adventurous journey into the vast ocean begins in this exciting third installment of the hit Webtoon series Castle Swimmer. After leaving Siren to recover from his wounds in the shark castle, Kappa finds himself out in the big wide ocean once more. Minutes into his newfound freedom, another prophecy intervenes, pulling him towards a giant demigod crab scuttling along the ocean floor. As Kappa tries to figure out why he is drawn towards this crab, he comes across three magic-wielding octopi with tragic pasts and uncovers more about his greater purpose as the Beacon. When Siren finally leaves the shark castle a month later, Kappa is long gone. Alone in the greater ocean that he's only ever heard about, Siren quickly finds that he's unequipped to fend for himself. After having his supplies stolen by thieves, Siren finds himself by luck in the company of a young fish and his mother and joins them on their travels. As they teach him to fight and tough it out in the wild, Siren begins searching for a cure to his curse. This beautiful graphic novel collects episodes 42-65 of Webtoon's Castle Swimmer and includes three new mini-episodes plus exclusive bonus content.Review Quotes
"The world building throughout the volume is its most remarkable feature, effectively transporting readers to this magical underwater world . . . Castle Swimmer offers an incredible LGBTQ+ fantasy and romance for fans to dive into."--Comic Book Resources "Castle Swimmer hooks you from the start and doesn't let go. It's devastatingly charming with a hint of sweetly heartbreaking. Kappa and Siren really are a beacon of light and a joy to read."--Katie Cook, author of Nothing Special "The sweet romance and the determination of both young men to protect each other, forcing them to forge new paths for their futures, is sure to appeal to YA readers and beyond."--Paste "Castle Swimmer offers natural, queer representation."--Temple of Geek "Drawn together by an immediate attraction but on the opposite ends of fate, the two mermen find themselves at odds with destiny. What follows can best be described as Romeo and Juliet but gay and furry."--The Mary Sue "Intriguing . . . with engaging lore and a thoughtful variety of merpeople modeled after fish."--Booklist "An immersive read! Castle Swimmer's endearing protagonists are snugly woven into a juicy undersea world that reels in the reader and leaves them hungry for more."--Danie Stirling, author of Crumbs "Castle Swimmer is an immediate classic. Wendy has crafted a rich world with beautifully expressive art and amazingly thought-out characters all packed with personality. She plays every emotion to the perfect note from humor to dread to guilt to sweet budding romance!"--Miranda Mundt, creator of Muted "Wendy Martin's Castle Swimmer is a beautifully illustrated and intensely sincere tale of expectation, duty, and love that will leave you nostalgic for a time that has yet to pass."--Graveweaver, creator of I'm the Grim Reaper "Dive into the world of Castle Swimmer, filled with endearing characters and a heartwarming story that will leave you eager for more."--Curryuku, creator of Not So Shoujo Love Story "Wendy Martin's talent for balancing out dark moments with bright humor shines through as Prince Siren gets stuck between his duties to his people and the cute sparkly goldfish boy he's supposed to kill!"--Deya Muniz, author of The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich "Martin illustrates a compelling story--about two 'chosen one' heroes defying their destinies and finding each other--with her charming art and unique worldbuilding. Castle Swimmer is a much-needed, heartwarming boys' love story filled with humor, romance, and mermaids."--LySandra Vuong, creator of Covenant
"Between the vast waterscape to explore, evolving lore, balance in life-defining moments, and the lovable characters, every panel draws readers in deeper."--Library Journal
About the Author
Wendy Martin was born in the Midwest and grew up in Iowa. She spent her childhood raising animals, but she spent even more time drawing them. As she grew older, she dedicated more time to the arts and creating fantasy comics and stories, particularly ones that involved characters who were half human and half animal. After graduating high school, she worked as a waitress and continued making comics on the side until Castle Swimmer, a story about two mermen, was picked up by Ten Speed Graphic and allowed her to draw comics full time. Castle Swimmer is her first series.Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 7.0 Inches (W)
Weight: .81 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 288
Genre: Comics + Graphic Novels
Sub-Genre: Fantasy
Series Title: Castle Swimmer
Publisher: Ten Speed Graphic
Format: Paperback
Author: Wendy Martin
Language: English
Street Date: March 17, 2026
TCIN: 1004416043
UPC: 9780593835883
Item Number (DPCI): 247-41-9503
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.81 pounds
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