Review - Ronin by Frank Miller

Ronin is a comic by the American writer and artist Frank Miller. First published in 1983, its still as appealing as it was when first released. Not much of a manga, but the colourful images and American esscence make this story very enthralling.

Synopsis:

A dishonoured, masterless 13th-century samurai- a ronin- is reborn into the corrupt and computerised New York City on the 21st Century with one last chance for redemption. It is here, on the bleak and decaying battleground, that he will at last come face to face with the reincarnation of his former master's killer-the ancient demnon Agat-settle past debts, and fight for the soul of a dying civilisation.

Critical Appreciation:

1. Story: The story was completely engrossing. The complexity and complications that develop through out the story are amazing. They are able to engross the reader to depths that might be unreachable by other stories. The way Miller fuses the past, the present and the future is keeps the reader hang on to the story. Moreover, it the pace of the story can rip the paint of a spaceship. This beauty of the story, merged with modern technology and ancient legends absorbs the reader into a world where technology and magic are one.
2. Style of Writing and Drawing: The intensity of the plot has light -hearted humor at places, capable of not burdening the reader of the characters' desires, hopes and experiences. The dialogues are witty, but the seriousness of the situation is kept intact by the brilliant and appealing graphics.

As a concluding statement, this comic is a must for those adventure-loving, superhero fans out there. If you think you loved Batman, then this is sure to be on your list by the same author!

Twilight By Stephenie Meyer to be converted to Manhwa

Hi All!
Sorry about the late post, but here's some great news:

"Yen Press is working on: Twilight: The Graphic Novel. The newest issue of Entertainment Weekly (hitting newsstands on Friday) will feature three exclusive illustrations from the book. More information about the book, including the publication date, will be coming. This is the first announcement of the book, so it is still not available for pre-order, but I will post a link as soon as it goes on sale."

[SOURCE: www.stephaniemeyer.com]

[IMAGE: Edward and Bella in the manga]
Well, I think Its really great that what books like Harry Potter couldn't accomplish, Twilight has. Mangas being converted to Animes is something so common that probably 90% animes are based on mangas. But a novel by an English author to be converted to a manhwa is something new.

With Globalisation on the rise, the fusion of American and Japanese comics has helped the emergence of new kind of readers who get an opportunity to read about philosophy, drama, and action in comics and at times all in one. With Novels like Twilight being Converted to manhwas, this is helping readers of different genres to come together and share ideas. I think that not only will a story like Twilight be able to reach more readers, but also help different form of communication of stories fuse into one. I think the example of Twilight should one that promotes conversion of novels to mangas and vice versa.

This also gives hope to anime to come in and be a part of this.

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