The Grandmaster Universe

Seven books, one universe, every kind of story

It started with one kung fu story. Over the years it grew into a whole universe that spans generations and genres, with room for different fighting styles and very different worlds. Every book stands on its own. Read them together and you'll start to see how they connect.

Every cover and character design on this page was drawn by Sairam Gutierrez.

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Book 01 Kickstarter coming
Grandmasters

Legacy, honor, and the spirit of the masters.

Jacob grew up on a farm, far from the capital where the tyrant King Valor rules. In secret, he trains under Tora, one of the last grandmasters of the fallen Wu Lin Temple. When he fights his way into the deadly Tournament of the King, he starts to learn who he really is, and he will have to master the old traditions to protect the people he loves.

Genre: Epic martial arts fantasy Manga style: Shonen, with a tournament arc Rating: All ages
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Book 02 Issue #1 written
WarLords

Honor is forged in battle; legends are born in betrayal.

Anita is second-in-command of the Lin Shu, an intergalactic crew of outlaws led by the mysterious Captain Loi. When their heists across the galaxy uncover the Emperor's plan to build a weapon that could control the universe, Anita has to choose between loyalty to her captain and standing against the empire.

Genre: Martial arts space opera Manga style: Seinen Rating: 13+
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Book 03 Issue #1 written
Triumph

Survive the invasion. Claim the triumph.

When an alien army invades the planet Adamah, martial arts student Lily Tillman inherits the Triumph Armor, mystical mecha technology built by her great-grandfather. With her teammates Julia, Alyssa, and Hope, she has to master the suits and set their rivalries aside to stop the vengeful warlord Rebrum.

Genre: Mecha martial arts, team action Manga style: Shonen mecha
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Book 04 In development
Fury

When power becomes your danger, the fight is against yourself.

In a near future where teenagers with the Martial Gene develop powers through combat, seventeen-year-old Jimmy Tillman's rage unlocks abilities he can't control. Caught between super-powered gangs and the government's martial task force, Jimmy has to master his own power before he becomes the monster he fears.

Genre: Near-future superpower action Manga style: Shonen
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Book 05 In development
The Master of Oz

A mystical land, legendary fighters, and a powerful witch.

A shy, bullied student named Dorothy Gale is swept away to the lost island of Oz, where she inherits a pair of enchanted martial arts slippers. With three martial masters, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion, she sets out to find the Master of Oz, defeat the Wicked Witch of the West, and get home.

Genre: Martial arts fantasy, a retelling of Oz Manga style: Isekai
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Book 06 In development
Drak Killa

Darkness calls; destruction follows.

A martial arts retelling of Dracula. Once a great martial artist, Dracula gives in to bloodlust and becomes a vampiric terror who hunts the world. Van Helsing, who lost his family to the monster, gives himself to spiritual martial training to end Dracula's reign for good.

Genre: Gothic martial arts horror, a retelling of Dracula Manga style: Seinen Rating: 13+
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Book 07 In development
Franken Fist

One man's curse is his deadliest weapon.

In the gothic world of Noctyra, the frail scientist Victor Frankenstein stitches together a creature from the remains of six ancient martial masters. Rejected and betrayed by the man who made him, Franken Fist battles dark forces while he struggles with his monstrous nature and holds on to a desperate hope for redemption.

Genre: Martial arts horror, a retelling of Frankenstein Manga style: Seinen Rating: 13+
Also from Grandmaster Comics Philippe Prosper's universe Philippe Prosper, aka Rap is a Martial Art, is building a universe of titles of his own, published under the Grandmaster Comics label. His first titles are in development. Join the list to hear when they're announced. Hear about it first

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