Book 1 • May 5th, 2020
THE ILLEGAL
Welcome to Legacy City, America’s nightmare. Poverty and pain are the norm, the local cops and politicians are corrupt, the crime families rule with an iron fist, and they are all profiting from a ravenous new drug called “The Trip”, which has been tearing its way through lower-class neighborhoods. Just when all hope seems lost, a real-life vigilante shows up and begins raising Hell one block at a time.
His name…The Illegal. As a survivor of Mexico’s Latin X Program, he is an enhanced, obsessive-compulsive killing machine whose rampages forces his enemies to hire the most dangerous assassins in the world. Between the endless parade of monsters after his blood, and the Trip on the cusp of going global, the Illegal accepts that he can’t win this fight alone. A team must be assembled, one that includes a young protege that’s ready and willing to take up the mantle of the maraca.
The First Mexican Superhero
Animation by Joshua Cabeza (@fmcwstudios).
Satirical and action-packed, the cinematic adaption of “The Illegal” features a professional voice cast bringing the characters of the novel to life in dynamic and unpredictable ways. It also features a first-class musical score and sound effects that offers a full cinematic experience.
“The cast of the production gave it everything they had to bring the tension, excitement, and dry humor of the tale to life.”
— Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (read full review)
Cinematic Audiobook
"The Illegal offers a wry blend of social commentary and sci-fi superhero adventure as it explores a hell-raising hero who tackles the poverty and ghettos of the Latino community."
—The Midwest Book Review
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”When not knee-deep in bloody action, the story and lore of The Legacy Universe expands at a thrilling speed. The Illegal is the start of an astronomical story that fans of Deadpool, Wolverine, and comics, in general, should pay attention to."
—JC Minnaar, Readers' Favorite 5-star review
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“Fans of gritty, dark, comic book storytelling will find plenty that’s worth enjoying in this fast-paced drama.”
—K.C. Finn, Readers’ Favorite 5-star review.
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"The audiobook was a major performance! The plot twists were well executed! The action was non-stop! The world that Cortinas has created in this book is mirrored by our real world in many ways!”
—Audiobookreviewer.com.
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Voice Cast
Meet the voice actors of “The Legacy Universe”
Creative Team
The designers, composers, and editors
who make it all happen
Art Gallery
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