Gai Chao and his partners have plotted a theft to help balance the scales between rich and poor. But when their grand heist lands them in hot water, they must race to the fabled marshes of LiangShan, where like-minded outlaws have gathered, a band of men sworn to fight the forces of oppression. AUTHOR: Wei Dong Chen, a highly acclaimed and beloved artist, and an influential leader in the "New Chinese Cartoon" trend. He is the founder of Creator World, the largest comics studio in China. His spirited and energetic work has attracted many students to his tutelage. He has published more than 300 cartons in several countries and gained both recognition and admirers across Asia, Europe, and the USA. Mr Chen's work is serialized in several publications, and he continues to explore new dimensions of the graphic medium. Xiao Long Liang is considered one of Wei Dong Chen's greatest students. One of the most highly regarded cartoonists in China today, Xiao Long's fantastic techniques and expression of Chinese culture have won him the acclaim of cartoon lovers throughout China. Colour illustrations