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Sama is 10 and is so sad that tears have literally stained his cheeks. With his father in the hospital, can a journey to a mysterious place called Undertown save his family? And why is his teddy bear talking to him?

Today on the Comics Page, we're proud to present an excerpt from Undertown, a spooky, beautifully drawn all-ages manga by Jim Pascoe and Jake Myler, out now from Tokyopop.

Undertown, by Jim Pascoe and Jake Myler

What happens next? Read Undertown, out now from Tokyopop.