Klaw by Antoine Ozenam and Joel Jurion | Book Review

Klaw by Antoine Ozenam, illustrated by Joel Jurion, colored by Yoann Guille, and translated by Mike Kennedy. Klaw, collected, #1.

My copy: Magnetic Press, June 7th, 2016. Egalley (review copy), 144 pages.

Source: I received this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you, Magnetic Press and Diamond Book Distributors!

Synopsis:

A population of secret were-animals hide among us, and young Angel Tomassini is about to learn just how widespread — and dangerous — it is!

Beautifully illustrated by Joel Jurion, best known throughout Europe and the worldwide animation industry for his gorgeous and dynamic character design, written by Antoine Ozenam, this exciting young adult series explores a world of ancient conflict hiding just under the surface of modern life as we know it. With identifiable coming of age themes overshadowed by thrilling action sequences and a deep, enthralling mythology, this book will introduce readers to a world unlike anything else on shelves today.

Collecting the first three chapters of this original ongoing series — AWAKENING, TABULA RASA, and UNIONS — this book comprises “THE FIRST CYCLE” in the epic, hidden universe of KLAW!

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Klaw has a fascinating premise: “secret were-animals hide among us”. The protagonist is Angel Tomassini, who can transform into a fearsome tiger. (Were-tiger?) He learns that there are various families who possess the power to turn into their zodiac totem. He also learns that some of the families want to absorb all the totems for themselves, which means a dangerous power struggle and secret war. Ange learns to harness his power and grow even stronger through the course of this graphic novel.