The King of Mantis is an original illustrated science-fantasy novel that blends adventure, biology, and speculative science, following Seventeen, a young mantis navigating a dangerous world divided by a mysterious wall. Through conflicts between insect tribes and a powerful human corporation, the story explores evolution, survival, and ethical responsibility as Seventeen discovers that microscopic forces sustaining life can also threaten global destruction. The project highlights creative world-building, scientific imagination, and storytelling that emphasizes courage, friendship, and how small agents can drive transformative change.
The King of Mantis is an original illustrated science-fantasy novel that blends adventure, biology, and speculative science, following Seventeen, a young mantis navigating a dangerous world divided by a mysterious wall. Through conflicts between insect tribes and a powerful human corporation, the story explores evolution, survival, and ethical responsibility as Seventeen discovers that microscopic forces sustaining life can also threaten global destruction. The project highlights creative world-building, scientific imagination, and storytelling that emphasizes courage, friendship, and how small agents can drive transformative change.