Witness a new generation of Rooftop Koreans emerge to defend their community
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Return of the Rooftop Koreans is a 140+ page (117 Story Pages + Bonus Content), full-color graphic novel about a new generation of Rooftop Koreans who take up arms to protect their community in the face of chaos and injustice.

From Protest to Civil Unrest
Amidst the chaos of the 1992 Los Angeles Riots, gangs and criminals looted businesses and set large parts of the city ablaze. Many Korean American business owners took up arms and stationed themselves on the rooftops of their stores. These brave men came to be known as The Rooftop Koreans.

A New Generation Rises
Decades later, Ernest Gwon, A Korean American small business owner, finds his life upended after a tragic act of self-defense thrusts him into the center of a national firestorm. As public outrage grows, protests spiral into widespread unrest, and a violent militant group begins wreaking havoc across Los Angeles. With his family threatened and the city descending into chaos, Ernest must rise to lead a new generation of Rooftop Koreans.

Drawing inspiration from the real-life Rooftop Koreans of the 1992 LA Riots, Return of the Rooftop Koreans is a story of survival, sacrifice, and standing your ground when there’s nowhere left to run. It challenges us to consider what justice really means and who gets to define it.
If you love grounded action, complex characters, and real-world stakes, this book is for you.






Five different covers. One unforgettable story.
Return of Rooftop Koreans features five stunning variant covers, each crafted by a unique artist.
What are variant covers?
Variant covers mean the interior pages are the same in every edition, but the cover art is different, making each variant a special keepsake.
Choose your favorite, or collect them all

COVER A by Kim Dongho ↴

COVER B by Yune Sunghan ↴

COVER C by Taekseo ↴

Cover D by SungMin Kim ↴

COVER E by ovlepper ↴


Return of the Rooftop Koreans Premium Trading Card Collection
- 9 Character Cards
- Artwork by ovlepper
- 2.5″ x 3.5″
- Made from Plastic
- Clear Background
- Manufactured in the USA


Rooftop Korean Logo Hat
• Plastic snap closure
• Grey under visor
• Head circumference: 22″–24″ (55–60 cm)

Rooftop Korean Logo Shirt
Bold and minimalist, this black t shirt features a striking white graphic of a modern rifle with the words “Rooftop Korean” integrated into the design.

ROTRK Graphic Shirt
Vibrant and dynamic, this sapphire blue t shirt showcases comic style artwork of five Rooftop Koreans charging forward, embodying grit and resilience.
