The Books of Clash Volume 8: Legendary Legends of Legendarious Achievery - by Gene Luen Yang

Book Synopsis

Penned by superstar graphic novelist Gene Luen Yang, the eighth and final volume of this hilarious genre-bending series brings Clash of Clans to sensational life!

When King Bernard announces tryouts for the all-new Jazzypickelton Cucumbers squad, E.M.M.A., a P.E.K.K.A. who has spent her life making pancakes, seizes her chance to achieve her dream. But when she tries to show her moves at the tryouts, she doesn't move. It's almost as if she can't move. It turns out E.M.M.A. was actually built to make pancakes--her abilities are pre-programmed in her gears. How can E.M.M.A. prove to her boss, herself, and everyone that she's the battle-worthy machine she imagines herself to be?

Continuing the epic graphic novel series set in the world of Clash of Clans and Clash Royale, Gene Luen Yang pens an offbeat and action-packed tale that turns the fantasy-adventure genre on its head! We're releasing these hilarious, action-packed graphic novels on an ambitious schedule: two a year, concluding in 2026!

About the Author

Gene Luen Yang writes, and sometimes draws, comic books and graphic novels. He was named a National Ambassador for Young People's Literature by the Library of Congress in 2016, and advocates for the importance of reading, especially reading diversely. His graphic novel American Born Chinese, a National Book Award finalist and Printz Award winner, was adapted into an original series on Disney+. His two-volume graphic novel Boxers & Saints won the LA Times Book Prize and was a National Book Award Finalist. His nonfiction graphic novel, Dragon Hoops, received an Eisner award and a Printz honor. His other comics work includes Secret Coders (with Mike Holmes), The Shadow Hero (with Sonny Liew), and Superman Smashes the Klan and the Avatar: The Last Airbender series (both with Gurihiru).

Kendall Goode is a comic artist and writer. He's drawn Dirtbag Rapture for Oni Press and also had work published by DC Comics, Marvel, and BOOM! Studios. He loves Star Trek and hanging out with his dog and two cats.

Alison Acton is a Canadian artist with a background in comics and traditional animation. She's worked for studios like Spumco, Pocket Gems, Big Jump, and Netflix, and publishers like HarperCollins, Tokyopop, and First Second. She loves creating expressive characters, writing snarky dialogue, jiu-jitsu, and long dog walks away from her three almost teen boys who are perpetually competing to see who can be the loudest.