EDITOR’S NOTE: When ​​​​​​​​​​Antoinette shared her work during a Virtual Portfolio Review, I was immediately struck by her exceptional artistic skill. As we talked more, it became clear she has all the tools to grow into a great mangaka. She’s not only a talented artist, but also creates layered characters, and builds worlds and stories to bring them to life. You can see it clearly in this story — a vibrant, fast-moving adventure set against a harsh desert landscape.