Los Angeles, CA – Writer TOKYOPOP will get readers into the vacation spirit because it highlights a collection of manga and graphic novel titles that may make particularly acceptable reward concepts this vacation season for that particular popular culture fan, buddy or cherished one.
The titles chosen by TOKYOPOP’s editorial staff contains CAPTAIN LASERHAWK: A BLOOD DRAGON REMIX, an authentic boys’ love manga impressed by the Netflix anime sequence that includes alter egos of characters from the hit Ubisoft video video games in a extremely referential homage to the early 90s.
A pair of titles from TOKYOPOP’s Disney Manga Assortment are additionally highlighted with DISNEY MANGA: TIM BURTON’S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS – THE BATTLE FOR PUMPKIN KING and DISNEY MANGA: MACY’S JOURNAL – A GUIDE TO AMPHIBIA.
TOKYOPOP additionally highlights three titles from “Comics That Matter” initiative that makes use of the graphic novel medium to lift consciousness about vital causes and social points. These embody GUARDIAN OF FUKUSHIMA, WHY I ADOPTED MY HUSBAND and AT 30 I HAD NO GENDER: LIFE LESSONS FROM A 50-YEAR-OLD AFTER TWO DECADES OF SELF-DISCOVERY.
CAPTAIN LASERHAWK: A BLOOD DRAGON REMIX, story by Ben Kahn, artwork by Bayou Kun ∙ SRP: $14.99 ∙ 176 pages ∙ ISBN: 978-1427874047 ∙ Obtainable December 14th
Dolph Laserhawk, the as soon as highly effective and illustrious super-soldier stationed underneath the oppressive Eden mega-corporation, stands at a crossroads between staying a senseless killing machine underneath Eden’s management and becoming a member of a band of insurgent outcasts on a dangerous undercover mission. Earlier than he can lastly be freed from the manipulative forces surrounding him, he should relive the perfect and worst moments of his life. Utilizing Holloway’s VR know-how, he walks by his recollections of residing as a penniless deserter, assembly and abandoning the love of his life, and coming to phrases with the reality behind his passionate and tumultuous love affair with Alex Taylor – the ruggedly good-looking felony mastermind who as soon as saved his life.
Immerse your self within the first-hand accounts of Captain Laserhawk’s tragic previous by this introspective manga adaptation that includes all-new scenes that discover Dolph’s conflicting ideas and motivations main as much as probably the most memorable moments in his life.
TOKYOPOP Comics That Matter Titles:
GUARDIAN OF FUKUSHIMA, written by Fabien Grolleau, art work by Ewen Blain ∙ 144 Pages ∙ Print MSRP: $19.99 ∙ ISBN: 978-1427871367 ∙ Obtainable Now
It was March 11, 2011 when a large earthquake triggered a devastating tsunami, which, in flip, destroyed the cores of three reactors of the Fukushima nuclear energy plant in Japan. This tragedy price virtually 20,000 lives and devastated numerous extra, together with that of Naoto Matsumura, a farmer evacuated from the lethal radiation zone.
Unwilling to desert his beloved animals, Naoto chooses to return dwelling to his farm — and to battle for the great thing about life. This vital graphic novel originating from France alludes to timeless Japanese legends as an ode to Mom Nature, and human resilience.
WHY I ADOPTED MY HUSBAND, story and art work by Yuta Yagi ∙ SRP: $12.99 ∙ 148 pages ∙ ISBN: 978-1427873385 ∙ Obtainable Now
AT 30 I REALIZED I HAD NO GENDER: LIFE LESSONS FROM A 50-YEAR-OLD AFTER TWO DECADES OF SELF-DISCOVERY, story and artwork by Shou Arai ∙ Print SRP: $13.99 ∙ 180 pages ∙ ISBN: 978-1427873453 ∙ Obtainable Now
At age 30, Shou Arai realized that he had no gender. Now he was confronted with a query he’d by no means actually thought of: age in a society the place all the things is so strongly segregated by gender? This autobiographical manga explores Japanese tradition surrounding gender, transgender points and the day by day challenges faces by gender minorities and members of the LGBTQIA+ neighborhood with a lighthearted, comedic strategy.
Shou Arai (he/him) is an intersex transgender manga creator born and raised in Japan. Arai has revealed quite a few titles about gender id together with Chuusei Furo e Youkoso!, Seibetsu R (Revolution)!, and Ano Koro wa Joshi Kousei, and likewise starred within the documentary movie, Seibetsu ga, nai! Intersex Mangaka no Queer na Hibi, directed by Shogo Watanabe.
TOKYOPOP DISNEY MANGA Titles:
DISNEY MANGA: TIM BURTON’S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS: THE BATTLE FOR PUMPKIN KING, story by Dan Conner, Shaun McLaughlin and D.J. Milky, artwork by Deborah Allo and Roberto Scalia ∙ SRP: $15.99 ∙ 128 pages ∙ ISBN: 9781427868435 ∙ Obtainable Now
Jack Skellington is the undisputed Pumpkin King of Halloween City. However it wasn’t at all times that method… Years in the past, Jack and Oogie Boogie have been shut mates. Desirous to show themselves, they poured all their ardour into their creepy initiatives to earn their rightful place because the scariest duo on the town. However there may solely be one Pumpkin King! What may have occurred to show two greatest mates into such bitter rivals?
Written by Dan Conner (DisneyTim Burton’s The Nightmare Earlier than Christmas: Zero’s Journey), with story by Shaun McLaughlin and D.J. Milky, and artwork from Deborah Allo and Roberto Scalia, this full-color graphic novel sequence is one other deep dive into the holiday-themed world initially created by Tim Burton.
DISNEY MANGA: MACY’S JOURNAL – A GUIDE TO AMPHIBIA, story by Adam Colas and Matthew Braly, artwork by Catharina Sukiman ∙ Hardcover SRP: $22.30 ∙ Softcover SRP: $16.99 ∙ 176 pages ∙ Hardcover ISBN: 9781427871527 ∙ Softcover ISBN: 9781427871756 ∙ Obtainable Now
Amphibia chronicles the adventures of three greatest mates who discover themselves magically transported to the world of Amphibia, a wild marshland tropical island filled with anthropomorphic amphibians and harmful beasts. The three ladies are separated once they arrive in Amphibia, and Marcy finds herself residing within the Newt managed metropolis of Newtopia. Science-minded, she makes use of her journal to catalogue and file the flora, fauna, and tradition of the fantasy creatures on this new world.
This devoted recreation of Marcy’s journal chronicles her adventures within the magical world of Amphibia. Packed to the brim with new character insights, world-building lore, and untold tales, this guide is a must-own for any Amphibia fan! The hardcover version comes with an unique reversable mud jacket that includes a map of Amphibia, drawn by present creator Matt Braly.
DISNEY MANGA: STITCH AND THE SAMURAI: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION, story and artwork by Hiroto Wada ∙ SRP: $19.99 ∙ 564 pages ∙ ISBN: 978-1427873880 ∙ Obtainable Now
Whereas fleeing the Galactic Federation, Sew’s spaceship malfunctions and he makes an emergency touchdown… not in Hawaii, however in sengoku-era Japan! Found by the brutal warlord Lord Yamato and his clan, Sew’s incomparable cuteness isn’t any match for the battle-weary samurai, who decides to convey the “blue tanuki” dwelling with him. Will Sew’s love of chaos flip right into a formidable benefit for the samurai’s affect? Or will his cute and fluffy kind disarm the noble lord’s stern façade?
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