A teenager and his friends fight for the safety of their Egyptian kingdom in this middle-grade comic.Beginning in media res, African teens Ausar, Auset, Nehbet, and Seth find themselves in an underground cavern under the kingdom of Kemet in ancient Egypt, where they live and Ausar someday hopes to rule. In the midst of an argument between Ausar and the adult accompanying them, Auset experiences a vision that prompts the group to search for Hyperion, a powerful titan who lurks within the caves. They journey through a network of tunnels, only to find an army of Ancients, massive supernatural warriors made of stone who are awaiting Hyperion's awakening and who will certainly not be friends to Kemet. In the meantime, Kemet finds itself penned in as Spartans sail toward its main cities and force the kingdom's rulers to split their defensive efforts across multiple fronts. The story's four heroes consult the rulers of Kemet and a seer before gritting their teeth and standing against the rising tide of Ancients in a battle where they must test their powers in epic combat. This powerful and exciting comic is the fourth installment of Godoy's Black Sands series and covers issues 11 to 13. Readers should note that it is necessary to peruse the preceding issues to fully understand the story. The plot moves quickly and never fails to deliver thrills while building toward certain themes, such as the effects that war and ambition have on Ausar ("Rah has really made you a monster, brother," asserts Nehbet) and the importance of working together. Lenormand's illustrations not only reflect, but also amplify this energy as each page has its own unique layout and plays with the juxtaposition between light and dark, especially in the caverns where Auset has her vision. Fans of the Percy Jackson graphic novels and other tales based in mythology will enjoy this volume's blend of ancient history and religion as well as its inclusion of informational pages on the god Nun.A fast-paced, engaging installment of a successful mythological-historical comic series.