Deep in Gem Forest, there is absolutely no stronger elf than the mighty John Henry. With a single swing of his massive hammer, he can carve out a perfect, sparkling mining tunnel through solid rock. So when a slick sales-gnome arrives claiming he has a steam-powered machine that digs faster and better than any living miner, John Henry is more than ready to prove him wrong and defend his title. But as the epic digging contest begins, the heavy machinery violently shakes the mountain, inadvertently awakening a hidden nest of vicious orcs. Suddenly, the race is the least of their problems. You will be on the edge of your seat watching John Henry use his incredible strength to defeat the creeping creatures and outpace the gnome's contraption. The classic American legend gets an extraordinary fantasy twist in this thrilling graphic novel.