Hey everyone! This month, I dove into the raw, unfiltered world of “The Awakener” – a Brazilian vigilante saga that shreds corrupt systems and champions individual justice over bloated state machinery. Here is my summary of how these stories expose the parasites that suck society dry.

1. The Awakener: Definitive

Release Date: 2013-2018 Rating: ⭐ 8.0/10

Created in 2013 by Luciano Cunha, this kicks off with a masked vigilante targeting the corrupt elite who leech off productive citizens, embodying the fight against state-sponsored parasitism. Brutal action meets sharp critique of how overreaching governments crush merit and freedom – a hero who acts where the system fails. For more, check Super Prumo, read last post for a complete review, or dive into the movie and TV series. Cover of The Awakener: Definitive, issue 1 Cover of The Awakener: Definitive, issue 2 Cover of The Awakener: Definitive, issue 3 Cover of The Awakener: Definitive, issue 4

2. The Awakener: The Red Virus

Release Date: December 2021 Rating: ⭐ 8.5/10 Written By: Luciano Cunha and Sergio Martorelli – Art By: Anderson Garcia, Chris Ciuffi, and others

This sequel unmasks a global conspiracy where fear tactics and power grabs by elites suffocate individual liberty. The Awakener strikes back against a rigged system built to enslave the masses under the guise of control – timely, intense, and a rallying cry for merit over manipulation. Cover of The Awakener: The Red Virus, issue 1 Cover of The Awakener: The Red Virus, issue 2

3. The Awakener: Triple Dose

Release Date: 2025 Rating: ⭐ 7.5/10 Written By: Sergio Martorelli – Art By: Marcelo Salaza

Post-impeachment chaos under dictators and a ravaging virus exposes the state’s fragility. Inspired by past vigilantes, a new trio rises to eradicate human trafficking – one of humanity’s cruelest stains, often enabled by corrupt borders and bureaucracies. Pure anti-state action: three heroes proving individuals can reclaim justice from failing institutions. Cover of The Awakener: Triple Dose, issue 1 Cover of The Awakener: Triple Dose, issue 2

4. The Awakener: Prisoner

Release Date: 2025 Rating: ⭐ 7.2/10 Written By: Sergio Martorelli – Art By: Danyael Lopes and Chris Ciuffi

A prelude to the origins saga, revealing how the first Awakener – codenamed SEVEN – was forged in a government experiment for super soldiers. This backstory slams state overreach, showing how coercive programs destroy lives while breeding rebels who fight for true freedom. Gritty roots of vigilante meritocracy. Cover of The Awakener: Prisoner, issue 1 Cover of The Awakener: Prisoner, issue 2 Cover of The Awakener: Prisoner, issue 3 Cover of The Awakener: Prisoner, issue 4

That’s it for October! If you’re into stories that dismantle statist myths, these hit hard – what’s your take on vigilante justice in a corrupt world?