Titan Manga – the manga imprint of Titan Comics – has introduced that they are going to be publishing Chang Sheng’s manhua sequence Yan in English for the primary time. The comedian incorporates a highly effective entity within the garb of a Peking Opera actress on a path of vengeance – and the detective making an attempt to unearth their secret. The primary quantity will hit shops February 25, 2025, retailing for $16.99.
Yan (initially revealed as 閻鐵花 or ‘Yan Tiehua’) was first launched by Taiwanese writer Dala in three 350+ web page volumes between 2020 and 2022. A movie adaptation is reportedly within the works. The Titan Manga launch of the sequence can be 176 pages – so count on round six volumes. It has been described by Dala as “Taiwan’s first superhero comedian”.
The comedian even received a neat trailer in Taiwan:
The synopsis from Titan Manga:
“Immerse your self in a riveting story of thriller and horror with Yan Vol. 1, a masterpiece by the award-winning author and artist Chang Sheng.
“Embark on a journey of suspense and motion, because the thriller of Yen Tieh-hua’s return leaves a path of loss of life and destruction. Regardless of having been declared useless ten years prior, in jail data, she is now again and looking for vengeance for her household’s bloodbath, the identical crime that she was imprisoned for.
“Accompany Detective Lei on his mission to shine a lightweight on chilly circumstances from the previous, so he can resolve present crimes and murders. We additionally witness the detective’s wrestle to know the supernatural revelations that he comes throughout all through his investigation.
“That is no unusual horror story, with a savage monster for readers to hate and worry. Whereas she could also be feared, we be taught a lot extra about Yen Tieh-hua and her companion Higa Mirai (a chess prodigy who possesses the ability of precognition) on their violent quest for justice.”
This would be the second sequence by writer-artist Chang Sheng (常勝) to be made obtainable in English after the discharge of his 4-volume medieval fantasy Oldman saga with EigoManga (revealed between 2022 and 2023). From a effective artwork/promoting background and based mostly in Taiwan, he made his comics debut with Stanley in 2004 – instantly receiving the Government Yuan Info Bureau Greatest Drama Comedian Award. His work has continued to rack up the plaudits – having gained and been shortlisted for worldwide manga awards in Japan and receiving Taiwan’s prestigious Golden Comedian Awards (漫畫金像獎; Mànhuà Jīnxiàng Jiǎng). His different acclaimed sequence embody science fiction motion saga BABY, which acquired two Golden Comedian Awards in 2011; and The Hidden Degree, which gained a Golden Comedian Award in 2017.
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