LIPSTICK CLIQA DELUXE EDITION #2 (OF 3)

From the Ex Posse Universe, Lipstick Cliqa is a fierce all-female gang of shape-shifting vampire cholas! After Morissa's grandmother is killed by a rival gang called the Stitches, she and her Lipstick Cliqa crew vow revenge. Morrisa and the LSC conspire with the Chamberlains to kick the invading Stitches out of the Boils-only to be double-crossed and nearly wiped out by the ruthless Chamberlains. Morissa and her gang of shape-shifting cholas are back with a vengeance. The crew battles rival gangs to protect their home turf and take control of the lucrative blood trade business. Emerging victorious from a wild street takeover competition, they impress the rulers of Blood World City, who offer them a life-and-death deal they can't refuse... [This is a co-publication with partner Keenspot. ]

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• Priced between €30-€50

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