Yan Vol.1 - Sheng, Chang

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Résumé :
An Eisner-nominated series from the award-winning writer of Oldmen and The Hidden Level, Chang Shang now delivers an action-packed and genre-bending thriller.

Compelling characters and a suspenseful story force readers to choose between order or the supernatural, and peace or vengeance.

Immerse yourself in a riveting tale of mystery and horror with Yan Volume 1, a masterpiece nominated for two Eisner awards.

From the award-winning writer and artist Chang Shang, Yan earned the Eisner nominations for Best Writer/Artist and Best U.S. Edition of International Material - Asia.

Embark on a journey of suspense and action, as the mystery of Yen Tieh-hua's return leaves a trail of death and destruction. Despite having been declared dead ten years prior, in prison records, she is now back and seeking vengeance for her family's massacre, the same crime that she was imprisoned for.

Accompany Detective Lei on his mission to shine a light on cold cases from the past, so he can solve current crimes and murders. We also witness the detective's struggle to grasp the supernatural revelations that he comes across throughout his investigation.

This is no ordinary horror story, with a savage monster for readers to hate and fear. While she may be feared, we learn so much more about Yen Tieh-hua and her companion Higa Mirai (a chess prodigy who possesses the power of precognition) on their violent quest for justice.

For fans of Chang Shang's acclaimed works like Oldman and The Hidden Level, Yan Volume 1 offers a new side to the creator's innovation through a thrilling blend of genres, combining Sci-Fi concepts with a traditional horror story. This is also one for the collectors, as the wonderful illustrations within this book, larger than most manga, are adorned by a striking cover and stunning French flaps.

Yan Volume 1 also poses the reader with moral dilemmas throughout. Amidst the action-packed battles, tense moments of dread, and intricate puzzles and mysteries to be solved, readers must decide whether they accept one's motives for revenge, or if the supernatural should be shunned to maintain peace....

Biographie:
Following a 15-year career in advertising, Chang Sheng began releasing his own comic and manga titles in 2004. He started his studio while in his thirties, and since then has won several titles, having been acknowledged across the world for his detailed and realistic video-game style of art. The Hidden Level won the Grand Prize at the 2017 Kyoto International Manga Awards (Taiwan Category)....

Sommaire:
Winner of the Golden Comic Award, from traditional Peking Opera to Taiwan in a future where machine's rule, enjoy this action-packed thriller in English for the first time.

From award-winning creator of Baby and The Hidden Level, Chang Sheng delivers an opulently detailed supernatural sci-fi story - that defies genres and engrosses readers with stunning artwork.

Winner of the Golden Comics Awards and a standout of Taiwan's rising comics scene, Yan Vol. 1 is a haunting, genre-bending journey from master storyteller Chang Sheng--creator of Baby and The Hidden Level.

In this stunning first volume, the echoes of Peking Opera performances 30 years past linger in the shadows of a story that begins in tradition and spirals toward a dark, speculative future. The tale unfolds across eras--starting with a tragedy in the richly detailed world of late 20th-century Taiwan, stepping into the present day, and glimmering with the foreboding rise of a dystopian tomorrow.

Declared dead in prison records, Yan Tieh-Hua mysteriously returns to Taipei, reigniting the investigation into a decades-old massacre--her own family's. As she carves a bloody path toward vengeance, Detective Lei is drawn into a chilling spiral of cold cases, supernatural events, and impossible truths. Alongside Yan is Higa Mirai, a young Go prodigy with the uncanny gift of precognition, adding eerie weight to every move made.

With sharp moral tension, brutal action, and a uniquely Taiwanese swagger, Yan is more than a mere quest for revenge--it's a vision of justice that questions what lies beneath our choices, and what might come after humanity loses control....