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Posted: Wednesday, March 1, 2006
Posted By: Keith Dallas
DC COMICS MANGA IMPRINT CMX ACQUIRES FRED GALLAGHER'S ACCLAIMED MEGATOKYO SERIES
CMX, the manga imprint of DC Comics, announced at New York Comic-Con the acquisition of Fred Gallagher's highly popular online and print series MEGATOKYO. The series will be published by CMX starting with the release of MEGATOKYO vol. 4, in June. The volume will also contain additional bonus material, including an expanded version of the short story "Circuity."
"MEGATOKYO will have a good home amongst the variety of quality titles CMX publishes, and I am excited to be the first Original English Language Manga in the lineup," MEGATOKYO creator Fred Gallagher said. "As part of DC comics, I feel CMX has a solid understanding of what it takes to create these works and feel they are committed to the future of manga in all forms, and look forward to being a part of it."
Fueled by Gallagher's knack for characterization and mastery of gray tone coloring coupled with intricately detailed pencils, MEGATOKYO tells the tale of two wayward Americans, Piro and Largo, who find themselves stranded in Tokyo with no means with which to get home. Piro, an introverted and skittish fan of manga and anime and video game fanatic Largo sit atop one of the largest and most diverse cast of characters on the web or in print.
"MEGATOKYO has risen to become one of the most popular web comics ever," noted John Nee, Vice President of Business Development for DC Comics. "We're ecstatic to have a talent of Fred's caliber joining the CMX family."
Vol. 4 presents in print for the first time chapters five and six from the ongoing web comic. While Piro stumbles around the edges of a girl he finds himself growing fond of, Largo stumbles into the life of her reclusive friend. Things get a bit chaotic in Tokyo as the two friends are drawn closer into the worlds of two very different girls.
DC COMICS MANGA IMPRINT CMX TO PUBLISH EMMA VOL. 1
CMX, the manga imprint of DC Comics, announced at New York Comic-Con plans to publish EMMA VOL. 1 from noted writer/artist Kaoru Mori, for release in September.
In Victorian England, a young girl is rescued from a life of destitution and raised to become a proper British maid. The girl, Emma, meets William, the eldest son of a wealthy family and immediately falls in love with the noble youth. William shares Emma's passion, but their young romance is stilled by the rigid rules of the time.
Meticulously researched and rendered in a classic style befitting of the source material, EMMA's rich historical details and traditional class distinctions create a vibrant backdrop for this appealing and timeless romance.
DC COMICS MANGA IMPRINT CMX TO PUBLISH THE RECIPE FOR GERTRUDE VOL. 1
CMX, the manga imprint of DC Comics, announced at New York Comic-Con plans to publish THE RECIPE FOR GERTRUDE, from rising manga star Nari Kusakawa, for release in July.
The story, which gives classic fairytales a modern spin, focuses on Sahara, a normal high school girl whose life is thrown into disarray when she meets "Gertrude," a century-old demon that bears a striking resemblance to a teenage boy!
Gertrude, created from parts and pieces from other demons, is brought to life thanks to a "recipe" from an ancient spell book. In a quest to learn more about his origin and to prevent the formula from ever being repeated, Gertrude joins forces with Sahara as the girl becomes his resourceful ally. Both are aided by a gang of comical and not-so-scary demons, though. Just in case.
With tinges of romance, comedy, action and fantasy all swirling together THE RECIPE FOR GERTRUDE VOL. 1 creates a magical journey that can be enjoyed at any age.
DC COMICS MANGA IMPRINT CMX TO PUBLISH THE EMPTY EMPIRE (KARA NO TEIKOKU) VOL. 1
CMX, the manga imprint of DC Comics, announced at New York Comic-Con plans to publish THE EMPTY EMPIRE (KARA NO TEIKOKU), from renowned writer/artist Naoe Kita, for release in August.
Vol. 1 collects the beginning of the seven-volume science fiction shojo epic from the creator behind Gururi. Long ago, the Emperor wielded almost-limitless mystical powers, and a young boy named Rose begins to wonder if he too will one day master the mystic arts. With no memories and only a rose-shaped scar on his forehead as a sign, the boy struggles for identity while on the run from a band of frightening armed warriors. By his side: a girl to whom he owes his life.
After an encounter with a scientist who assures Rose that he is in fact the emperor's clone, and he realizes that he must one day assume the heavy mantle of leadership the position of requires. But forces with their own objectives have spearheaded the creation of another clone of the Emperor, setting into motion a violent and fantastical struggle for control of the galaxy.
A space-faring thrill ride from page one, THE EMPTY EMPIRE boasts some of the best elements of science fiction and fantasy, combined with the graceful artwork and characterization of the masterful Naoe Kita to paint a vibrant and compelling portrait of the far-flung future.
DC COMICS MANGA IMPRINT CMX TO PUBLISH OMUKAE DESU VOL. 1
CMX, the manga imprint of DC Comics, announced at New York Comic-Con plans to publish OMUKAE DESU, from writer/artist Meca Tanaka, for release in August.
We've all heard the tale of those gifted with the ability to "see dead people," but what if you could see dead people and a guy in a giant bunny suit fighting on the street? What if the guy in the suit was trying to get those dead people to the other side? High school student Madoka is recruited by the guy in the bunny suit - Nabeshima - to work for the Gokuraku Sogei, a transportation service to heaven. Nabeshima is just plain busy, and since Madoka has the power to see lost souls, he's chosen to help lighten Nabeshima's load.
Not surprisingly, many of the dead aren't too keen on hopping aboard Nabeshima's motorcycle and crossing over to the afterlife, feeling they've got tons more to do in the land of the living. It's Madoka's duty to help the dead feel some sense of closure and willing to break on through.
Poignant, mystical and at times humorous, OMUKAE DESU creates an interesting and challenging vision of the afterlife without sacrificing one key component: the humanity and sense of loss experienced by its characters, whether living or dead.
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