Codex Black (Book Two): Bird of Ill Omen

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Best friends Donaji and Itzcacalotl stumble into dangerous political intrigue in this follow-up to the young adult epic Codex Black- A Fire Among Clouds! Best friends Donaji and Itzcacalotl stumble into dangerous political intrigue in this follow-up to the young adult epic Codex Black- A Fire Among Clouds! In 15th-century Mesoamerica, Donaji and Itzcacalotl travel to the Oracle of Lyobaa in the hopes of learning the secret behind Donaji's missing father. But instead of receiving information, they find themselves roped into a quest to stop the assassination of the great Emperor Ahuizotl! This is easier said than done when faced with a mysterious group of black-clad killers who want nothing more than to send the known world tumbling into chaos. Along the way, the two will have to navigate new friends, old enemies, and corn people as they try to save the emperor...before it's too late!

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Camilo Moncada L. is an Mexico City-based artist best known for his work on Codex Black, which has garnered hundreds of thousands of views in its original incarnation on Tapas. Along with his work in comics, Camilo is responsible for the 2017 animated short film Donaji & the Magical Poncho.