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Peach Momoko's Demon Saga
Demon Days
Artist phenom Peach Momoko’s acclaimed reimagining of the Marvel Universe - presented in stunning black and white!
A wandering swordswoman with a psychic blade arrives at a village targeted by demons. One is black-and-white with a horrifying tongue, and another may be the strongest demon there is! Mariko Yashida hears mysterious voices and has strange dreams that feel real. Maybe her redheaded maid who dresses all in black might know more than she lets on? But as Mariko embarks on a wondrous journey, deadly creatures lurk in the woods — including a mysterious blue-skinned woman and a giant with super-strength and claws! Enter a creative and mysterious new world of demons, monsters, mutants and magic!
Demon X-Men (2021) 1, Demon Mariko (2021) 1, Demon Cursed Web (2021) 1, Demon Rising Storm (2021) 1, Demon Blood Feud (2022) 1, King in Black 4 (Demon Days Prelude), Black, White & Blood (2021) 4 (Demon Days story)
A wandering swordswoman with a psychic blade arrives at a village targeted by demons. One is black-and-white with a horrifying tongue, and another may be the strongest demon there is! Mariko Yashida hears mysterious voices and has strange dreams that feel real. Maybe her redheaded maid who dresses all in black might know more than she lets on? But as Mariko embarks on a wondrous journey, deadly creatures lurk in the woods — including a mysterious blue-skinned woman and a giant with super-strength and claws! Enter a creative and mysterious new world of demons, monsters, mutants and magic!
Demon X-Men (2021) 1, Demon Mariko (2021) 1, Demon Cursed Web (2021) 1, Demon Rising Storm (2021) 1, Demon Blood Feud (2022) 1, King in Black 4 (Demon Days Prelude), Black, White & Blood (2021) 4 (Demon Days story)
205 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 25, 2022
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July 3, 2022
Marvel characters reimagined as oni and yokai (basically Japanese trolls and demons). It's a story of Mariko finding the truth about herself while being pursued by a woman who wants to drink her blood. It's a muddled story lacking any kind of excitement.
September 22, 2022
A beautifully illustrated volume that takes popular X-men characters and reimagines them as Yokai in a Japanese folklore tale. Worth taking a look just for the artwork. I'm not a big X-men fan so a lot of the references went over my head which took away from my enjoyment.
It seems very niche, fans of Japanese Mythology and X-men will perhaps love this.
For me it was a confusing tale that I found very little to grip on to. I stopped caring a few issues in.
It seems very niche, fans of Japanese Mythology and X-men will perhaps love this.
For me it was a confusing tale that I found very little to grip on to. I stopped caring a few issues in.
June 24, 2022
An orphan girl discovers her real heritage and that her birth family sucks in this "What If?" spin on the X-Men that asks, What if mutants were creatures from Japanese mythology? Familiar Marvel superheroes become yokai, oni, and kami, in a dull and muddled epic about identity that requires much fighting.
The version I read is an oversized treasury edition that is intended to highlight the art, but frankly Peach Momoko's work looks about as generic as manga art ever gets. Meh.
FOR REFERENCE:
Contains material originally published in magazine form as Demon Days: X-Men #1, Demon Days: Mariko (2021) #1, Demon Days: Cursed Web #1 (2021), Demon Days: Rising Storm (2021) #1, Demon Days: Blood Feud (2022) #1, King In Black (2020-) #4 [back-up "Demon Days Prelude" story only], Elektra: Black, White & Blood (2021-2022) #4 [back-up "Assassin" story only].
Contents: Demon Days: X-Men -- Yashida Saga Part One. Demon Days: Mariko -- Yashida Saga Part Two. Demon Days: Cursed Web -- Yashida Saga Part Three. Demon Days: Rising Storm -- Yashida Saga Part Four. Demon Days: Blood Feud -- Demon Days Prelude -- Assassin -- Yokai Files -- Variant Cover Gallery -- Design Variants -- Sketchbook
The version I read is an oversized treasury edition that is intended to highlight the art, but frankly Peach Momoko's work looks about as generic as manga art ever gets. Meh.
FOR REFERENCE:
Contains material originally published in magazine form as Demon Days: X-Men #1, Demon Days: Mariko (2021) #1, Demon Days: Cursed Web #1 (2021), Demon Days: Rising Storm (2021) #1, Demon Days: Blood Feud (2022) #1, King In Black (2020-) #4 [back-up "Demon Days Prelude" story only], Elektra: Black, White & Blood (2021-2022) #4 [back-up "Assassin" story only].
Contents: Demon Days: X-Men -- Yashida Saga Part One. Demon Days: Mariko -- Yashida Saga Part Two. Demon Days: Cursed Web -- Yashida Saga Part Three. Demon Days: Rising Storm -- Yashida Saga Part Four. Demon Days: Blood Feud -- Demon Days Prelude -- Assassin -- Yokai Files -- Variant Cover Gallery -- Design Variants -- Sketchbook
July 5, 2024
4.5 Great art and very fun setting.
October 14, 2023
Que fait une dessinatrice de comics japonaise, Peach Momoko, lorsque on lui laisse quartier libre ? Elle rapproche les deux univers qui la passionnent en transportant les héros Marvel dans l’univers fantastique du Japon médiéval peuplé de yōkai. Cet exercice de style m’en a rappelé un autre, 1602, dans lequel ces mêmes héros se retrouvaient dans une Amérique d’avant l’arrivée des colons. Ces transpositions, comme l’élaboration de scénarios alternatifs – j’en cite quelques-uns, Civil War, House of M ou encore le très réussi Superman Red Son –, sont une source d’étonnement car elles proposent au lecteur de retrouver des personnages familiers plongés dans des univers, ou des circonstances, qui ne le sont pas.
Il y a de la matière romanesque dans les légendes du Japon, mais malheureusement elle n’est pas bien exploitée dans ces histoires – une longue et d’autres très courtes – qui se contentent de proposer des scénarios ultra-classiques. De plus on dirait que l’éditeur – sous de louables intentions – a voulu rendre l’ouvrage plus épais qu’il n’aurait dû l’être en ajoutant tout ce qu’il avait sous la main, des carnets de croquis en passant par l’intégralité des couvertures sans oublier un petit guide sur les yōkai. Le seul point fort indéniable de l’ouvrage réside dans la qualité de ses dessins. Il n’y a rien à redire de ce côté là, il sont un vrai plaisir pour les yeux – et c’est déjà beaucoup.
Également publié sur mon blog.
Il y a de la matière romanesque dans les légendes du Japon, mais malheureusement elle n’est pas bien exploitée dans ces histoires – une longue et d’autres très courtes – qui se contentent de proposer des scénarios ultra-classiques. De plus on dirait que l’éditeur – sous de louables intentions – a voulu rendre l’ouvrage plus épais qu’il n’aurait dû l’être en ajoutant tout ce qu’il avait sous la main, des carnets de croquis en passant par l’intégralité des couvertures sans oublier un petit guide sur les yōkai. Le seul point fort indéniable de l’ouvrage réside dans la qualité de ses dessins. Il n’y a rien à redire de ce côté là, il sont un vrai plaisir pour les yeux – et c’est déjà beaucoup.
Également publié sur mon blog.
November 12, 2023
OK, I'm going to keep this brief for fear of hyping it up too much. In this series, Peach Momoko has given me maybe the coolest mashup I've ever seen in comics. Cooler than Marvel Zombies. More beautiful than Exiles. Momoko's story is intriguing. Her characters are fun and complex. Her art is watercolor perfection. The only hiccup is that it felt like it ended too quickly.
もっと、ください！
もっと、ください！
April 9, 2022
The love of Japanese folklore and how richly it’s applied is what makes this book worth it. I thought the story and character progression were a little confusing and under cooked but enjoyed the book regardless. The art is beautiful and every issue has a mini Yokai encyclopedia at the end, it was a treat!
July 31, 2022
I am treating this like a multiverse story and I love it, a cool reimagining from an amazing artist and storyteller- I love the Japanese lore and the settings, I would recommend this to new or old marvel fans!
March 26, 2023
the art in this is so beautiful and i loved the way the author managed to reinvent the marvel universe in her own way, bringing in elements of japanese culture and folklore. its definitely inspired me to read more comics!
the only reason i rated it 3 is because i wasn’t a huge fan of the characters and i wasn’t very invested in the plot but it was overall a very good introduction to marvel comics
the only reason i rated it 3 is because i wasn’t a huge fan of the characters and i wasn’t very invested in the plot but it was overall a very good introduction to marvel comics
December 26, 2023
An amazing rethinking of the Marvel Universe intertwined with japanese mythology. Heroes and villains become gods, ōni and yōkai in this amazing comic beautifully written and drawn by talented Peach Momoko.
September 6, 2022
With the Stormbreaker program, Marvel supports young, up-and-coming artists and puts them in the spotlight. In the class of 2020, Marvel also introduced Peach Momoko, an Japanese artist.
And one would like to both congratulate Marvel for signing such an outstanding artist and thank them for bringing her to the attention of a wide audience.
In addition to many variant covers, Peach Momoko has also got her own series, Demon Days.
In this she tells the story of young Mariko Yashida, who is caught up in mystical dreams. I deliberately don't want to go into detail about the exact plot, so as not to anticipate anything.
It should only be mentioned that the series is set detached from the regular 616 Marvel universe (it’s already called the Momokoverse), but of course characters appear that represent a corresponding counterpart to classic Marvel characters.
Weaving premium Japanese mythology with characters from the Marvel Universe, Peach Momoko creates something completely new and fresh. The story is excellently worked out, offers nice moments of surprise, has a pleasant pace and your‘re is always curious which well-known character will be reinterpreted next.
It should also be mentioned that the story can be read without any previous knowledge of the Marvel Comic Universe. In some places you may benefit from some prior knowledge, but most of it is now also known from a number of film adaptations.
To say that the drawings are the highlight of the volume would be unfair to the beautiful story. Nevertheless, Momoko's drawings are something very special. Each panel is a work of art in itself, worked out down to the last detail. The watercolor-like coloring with desaturated colors perfectly captures the influences of Japanese mythology.
All in all, a very special comic whose story and drawings are perfectly coordinated.
ありがとうございます
And one would like to both congratulate Marvel for signing such an outstanding artist and thank them for bringing her to the attention of a wide audience.
In addition to many variant covers, Peach Momoko has also got her own series, Demon Days.
In this she tells the story of young Mariko Yashida, who is caught up in mystical dreams. I deliberately don't want to go into detail about the exact plot, so as not to anticipate anything.
It should only be mentioned that the series is set detached from the regular 616 Marvel universe (it’s already called the Momokoverse), but of course characters appear that represent a corresponding counterpart to classic Marvel characters.
Weaving premium Japanese mythology with characters from the Marvel Universe, Peach Momoko creates something completely new and fresh. The story is excellently worked out, offers nice moments of surprise, has a pleasant pace and your‘re is always curious which well-known character will be reinterpreted next.
It should also be mentioned that the story can be read without any previous knowledge of the Marvel Comic Universe. In some places you may benefit from some prior knowledge, but most of it is now also known from a number of film adaptations.
To say that the drawings are the highlight of the volume would be unfair to the beautiful story. Nevertheless, Momoko's drawings are something very special. Each panel is a work of art in itself, worked out down to the last detail. The watercolor-like coloring with desaturated colors perfectly captures the influences of Japanese mythology.
All in all, a very special comic whose story and drawings are perfectly coordinated.
ありがとうございます
June 20, 2022
Absolutely breathtaking!
Peach Momoko is a legend in this Japanese mythology re-imagining of the Marvel Universe ft. characters such as Venom, Thor, Black Widow, Storm and several more.
Peach Momoko is a legend in this Japanese mythology re-imagining of the Marvel Universe ft. characters such as Venom, Thor, Black Widow, Storm and several more.
May 7, 2024
Tras intentonas previas de acercar el Universo Marvel al "Japonismo" como pudo ser la antología 5 Ronin. La irrupción de la artista Peach Momoko con sus atrapantes portadas alternativas (y posteriormente oficiales) redefiniendo tantos personajes Marvelitas, hacía evidente que Marvel buscase volver a intentar ese ejercicio en uno de los mejores momentos del interés japonés y anime a nivel global. Por supuesto, el pasar de covers o pin-ups a estar al frente de toda una narrativa comiquera, es algo en lo que Peach Momoko se le podrá ver con más o menos lupa en este Demon Days. Y si bien en este 1º ciclo, el hecho de que se presente una historieta previa en un Japón feudal para pasar a una saga en un contexto actual con otra protagonista y de nexo de unión la revisión de 4 patas de Lobezno, puede ser la mayor "pega" que ponerle. Yo agradezco que para internarnos en esta reimaginación Marvelita empecemos en el pasado para encarar un presente igual de mágico y maravilloso donde las "Maravillas" de héroes y poderes se presentan enlazados al folklore nipón de los Kamis y Yokais.
La propia Peach Momoko explica que su idea original de propuesta comiquera era el arco argumental de las Yashida. De forma MUY contenida en su emocional duelo fraternal. Pero que al pedirle ser más ambiciosa con los personajes y elementos a su disposición, pues sí que la historia se ha ido engrandeciendo para presentar una saga que lleva no solo a aprovechar esta estupenda revisión de la Mariko Yashida que fue parte clave de la recordada etapa de Lobezno en Japón. En los capítulos de la saga troncal, vemos a varios personajes que no solo muestran diseños geniales amoldados a este contexto y estilo particular de la artista (siendo más o menos reconocibles a sus contrapartes canon del Universo 616). Cada uno de ellos respira por su cuenta siendo algo más que un guiño cómplice al fan. Todos conforman este nuevo plantel que nos lleva a ser como la joven Mariko empezando a descubrir la naturaleza sobrenatural de todo cuanto le rodea.
Como si a Ghibli se le encargase una historia de Marvel. Peach Momoko se deja llevar también por ese puro naturalismo y espiritualidad de tantas grandes historias del corpus de Hayao Miyazaki y allegados. Conectando todo a un monte asociado a grandes leyendas que aún tiene que presenciar un encontronazo donde dos hermanas entrecruzarán antes aceros que palabras, debido a pasadas heridas que una no ha querido buscar cómo sanar. Dejando que la ponzoña del odio crezca hasta generar una inquina que la lleve a ser como una de los Onis más maléficos que aterraban a las gentes del pasado. Peach Momoko enfatiza este enfrentamiento como si de un "manganime" se tratase. Quizás siendo disruptivo de más para lectores totalmente habituados al enfoque comic book usa de estas arquitramas de acción y aventuras. En Demon Days, el sentimiento siempre va por delante del golpe.
Demon Days resulta una reimaginación más que adecuada a este contexto y llevada a un plano estilístico arrollador. Para lo cual se agradece la edición "Treasure" que extiende el tamaño de la pagina y otorga un papel offset para que las acuarelas y demás despliegue de trazo y color de este mundo luzcan más. También se añaden one-shots que Peach Momoko ha "colado" en otros comics de la compañía y del que destaca la historieta para la antología cromática de Elektra. También infinidad de pin-ups y un bestiario más interesante que lo habitual en estos ejemplos (recuerdo el del The Witcher: Ronin).
Ahora toca meterse en Demon Wars y descubrir si este Universo conseguirá la longevidad necesaria para trascender del todo.
La propia Peach Momoko explica que su idea original de propuesta comiquera era el arco argumental de las Yashida. De forma MUY contenida en su emocional duelo fraternal. Pero que al pedirle ser más ambiciosa con los personajes y elementos a su disposición, pues sí que la historia se ha ido engrandeciendo para presentar una saga que lleva no solo a aprovechar esta estupenda revisión de la Mariko Yashida que fue parte clave de la recordada etapa de Lobezno en Japón. En los capítulos de la saga troncal, vemos a varios personajes que no solo muestran diseños geniales amoldados a este contexto y estilo particular de la artista (siendo más o menos reconocibles a sus contrapartes canon del Universo 616). Cada uno de ellos respira por su cuenta siendo algo más que un guiño cómplice al fan. Todos conforman este nuevo plantel que nos lleva a ser como la joven Mariko empezando a descubrir la naturaleza sobrenatural de todo cuanto le rodea.
Como si a Ghibli se le encargase una historia de Marvel. Peach Momoko se deja llevar también por ese puro naturalismo y espiritualidad de tantas grandes historias del corpus de Hayao Miyazaki y allegados. Conectando todo a un monte asociado a grandes leyendas que aún tiene que presenciar un encontronazo donde dos hermanas entrecruzarán antes aceros que palabras, debido a pasadas heridas que una no ha querido buscar cómo sanar. Dejando que la ponzoña del odio crezca hasta generar una inquina que la lleve a ser como una de los Onis más maléficos que aterraban a las gentes del pasado. Peach Momoko enfatiza este enfrentamiento como si de un "manganime" se tratase. Quizás siendo disruptivo de más para lectores totalmente habituados al enfoque comic book usa de estas arquitramas de acción y aventuras. En Demon Days, el sentimiento siempre va por delante del golpe.
Demon Days resulta una reimaginación más que adecuada a este contexto y llevada a un plano estilístico arrollador. Para lo cual se agradece la edición "Treasure" que extiende el tamaño de la pagina y otorga un papel offset para que las acuarelas y demás despliegue de trazo y color de este mundo luzcan más. También se añaden one-shots que Peach Momoko ha "colado" en otros comics de la compañía y del que destaca la historieta para la antología cromática de Elektra. También infinidad de pin-ups y un bestiario más interesante que lo habitual en estos ejemplos (recuerdo el del The Witcher: Ronin).
Ahora toca meterse en Demon Wars y descubrir si este Universo conseguirá la longevidad necesaria para trascender del todo.
November 5, 2023
Mit dem „Stormbreakers artist program“ unterstützt Marvel junge, aufstrebende Künstler und stellt jedes Jahr eine Auswahl an Talenten aus der ganzen Welt vor und rückt deren Publikationen bevorzugt in den Mittelpunkt.
2020 war es dann der Japanerin Peach Momoko vergönnt, in diesem Programm zu landen und man möchte Marvel gratulieren, eine so herausragende Künstlerin unter Vertrag genommen zu haben, so dass ein breiteres Publikum ihre Werke genießen kann.
Neben vieler Variantcover hat Momoko nun auch ihre eigene Serie Demon Days bei Marvel herausgebracht, die sie auch als „momoko-verse“ bezeichnet.
Darin erzählt sie die Geschichte der jungen Mariko Yashida, die von mysteriösen Träumen heimgesucht wird und sie auf die Suche nach ihrer wahren Herkunft führen. Auf die genaue Handlung möchte ich bewusst nicht eingehen, um nichts vorwegzunehmen, es sei allerdings erwähnt, dass die Figuren in Demon Days losgelöst vom regulären Marvel-Universum sind, einige Charaktere bilden ein entsprechendes Gegenstück zu den klassischen Marvelhelden.
Durch die Verflechtung japanischer mythologischer Figuren mit denen aus dem Marvel-Universum schafft Momoko etwas erfrischend Neues, die Geschichte ist detailreich ausgearbeitet, bietet schöne Überraschungsmomente, ein kurzweiliges Tempo und es macht Spaß zu sehen, welche/r bekannte Marvelheld oder -heldin als nächstes neu interpretiert wird, daher sollte man sich schon etwas mit den bekanntesten Figuren von Marvel auskennen.
Ein absolutes Highlight sind die aquarellartigen Zeichnungen, die die Einflüsse der japanischen Mythologie anspruchsvoll einfangen.
Alles in allem ein bemerkenswerter Comic, bei dem alles perfekt aufeinander abgestimmt ist.
2020 war es dann der Japanerin Peach Momoko vergönnt, in diesem Programm zu landen und man möchte Marvel gratulieren, eine so herausragende Künstlerin unter Vertrag genommen zu haben, so dass ein breiteres Publikum ihre Werke genießen kann.
Neben vieler Variantcover hat Momoko nun auch ihre eigene Serie Demon Days bei Marvel herausgebracht, die sie auch als „momoko-verse“ bezeichnet.
Darin erzählt sie die Geschichte der jungen Mariko Yashida, die von mysteriösen Träumen heimgesucht wird und sie auf die Suche nach ihrer wahren Herkunft führen. Auf die genaue Handlung möchte ich bewusst nicht eingehen, um nichts vorwegzunehmen, es sei allerdings erwähnt, dass die Figuren in Demon Days losgelöst vom regulären Marvel-Universum sind, einige Charaktere bilden ein entsprechendes Gegenstück zu den klassischen Marvelhelden.
Durch die Verflechtung japanischer mythologischer Figuren mit denen aus dem Marvel-Universum schafft Momoko etwas erfrischend Neues, die Geschichte ist detailreich ausgearbeitet, bietet schöne Überraschungsmomente, ein kurzweiliges Tempo und es macht Spaß zu sehen, welche/r bekannte Marvelheld oder -heldin als nächstes neu interpretiert wird, daher sollte man sich schon etwas mit den bekanntesten Figuren von Marvel auskennen.
Ein absolutes Highlight sind die aquarellartigen Zeichnungen, die die Einflüsse der japanischen Mythologie anspruchsvoll einfangen.
Alles in allem ein bemerkenswerter Comic, bei dem alles perfekt aufeinander abgestimmt ist.
August 7, 2022
This is an oversized collection of the five part Demon Days series which reimagines Marvel characters in a world of Japanese folklore.
The stories range from 4 to 5 but I rate the art a 5.
In the first chapter, Sai (a reimagined Psylocke), her wolf companion Logan, and Hulkmaru the Oni help a village fight off Venom, a snake creature that has taken over a temple.
The next four chapters are about a young girl named Mariko who lives with her grandmother and a maid. Mariko begins having dreams about yokai and oni. She then learns about her true past and that someone wants to kill her.
The collection ends with two shorts. In the first one Sai is confronted by Yuki Onna The White Queen and her bodyguard, Jaga. The second short “Assassin,” is a silent story about Electra.
I loved the art. The brushwork and colors are stunning. I liked seeing all the yokai, oni, and kami versions of Marvel characters. I also liked the Yokai files and sketches included in the back.
I enjoyed the Mariko arc which is set in the present day, but my favorite stories are the first one and the shorts at the end which are set in the past. I would love to read more stories about Sai and Logan the wolf.
The stories range from 4 to 5 but I rate the art a 5.
In the first chapter, Sai (a reimagined Psylocke), her wolf companion Logan, and Hulkmaru the Oni help a village fight off Venom, a snake creature that has taken over a temple.
The next four chapters are about a young girl named Mariko who lives with her grandmother and a maid. Mariko begins having dreams about yokai and oni. She then learns about her true past and that someone wants to kill her.
The collection ends with two shorts. In the first one Sai is confronted by Yuki Onna The White Queen and her bodyguard, Jaga. The second short “Assassin,” is a silent story about Electra.
I loved the art. The brushwork and colors are stunning. I liked seeing all the yokai, oni, and kami versions of Marvel characters. I also liked the Yokai files and sketches included in the back.
I enjoyed the Mariko arc which is set in the present day, but my favorite stories are the first one and the shorts at the end which are set in the past. I would love to read more stories about Sai and Logan the wolf.
January 9, 2023
A story of bravery and blood
Collecting Demon Days: X-Men #1, Demon Days: Mariko #1, Demon Days: Cursed Web #1, Demon Days: Rising Storm #1, Demon Days: Blood Feud #1, as well as the materials from the comics King in Black #4, and Elektra: Black, White & Blood #4 this story sets the marvel universe in a world of mystics and myths as is depicted by the fantastic artist Peach Momoko.
Starting the journey of Mariko as she discovers her past and takes steps to heal misunderstandings from it this book conveniently collects and the various individual volumes in the correct reading order in a large Library Edition sized book. While looking into which volumes this book contained I found out there is another series following this one called "Demon Wars: The Iron Samurai" which had at least 3 volumes that came out in 2022. I hope they get a similar treatment as this book (or at least compiled in a single book) because I love the reimagining of the Marvel universe and style of artwork. :)
Collecting Demon Days: X-Men #1, Demon Days: Mariko #1, Demon Days: Cursed Web #1, Demon Days: Rising Storm #1, Demon Days: Blood Feud #1, as well as the materials from the comics King in Black #4, and Elektra: Black, White & Blood #4 this story sets the marvel universe in a world of mystics and myths as is depicted by the fantastic artist Peach Momoko.
Starting the journey of Mariko as she discovers her past and takes steps to heal misunderstandings from it this book conveniently collects and the various individual volumes in the correct reading order in a large Library Edition sized book. While looking into which volumes this book contained I found out there is another series following this one called "Demon Wars: The Iron Samurai" which had at least 3 volumes that came out in 2022. I hope they get a similar treatment as this book (or at least compiled in a single book) because I love the reimagining of the Marvel universe and style of artwork. :)
March 27, 2024
Sono rimasto estasiato dalla lettura di questo volume! Devo dire che ho comprato a scatola chiusa: mi attirava la copertina e il concetto di base: super eroi Marvel rivisitati nella mitologia giapponese. La storia è molto intrigante, insieme a Mariko, la protagonista, si scopre il suo passato, le sue origini. Il tema del viaggio dell’eroe è principale, mentre scopre pian piano il suo passato, mettendo quindi in primo piano anche la famiglia, ad esempio è importante il rapporto tra Mariko e il villain principale, che fa capire molto bene il suo punto di vista, giustificando le sue scelte. Ultimo tema da citare è il razzismo: nel mondo di Mariko gli Oni sono relegati in posti remoti e lontani dagli insediamenti umani, in quanto la coesistenza tra le due razze sembra impossibile; la stessa storia delle origini di Mariko prende a piene mani da questa tematica. Menzione d’onore alle bellissime tavole piene di colore e dai bellissimi disegni di Peach Momoko. Ho trovato un nuovo artista da seguire sia per storia che per disegni. Assolutamente consigliato.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 16, 2024
As a big fan of both manga/anime and Marvel comics, this immediately appealed to me as a concept - a reimagining of the Marvel comics universe, in Manga style, infused throughout with Japanese mythology/folklore.
While still a nice read, it didn’t work as well as it could have in execution. Momoko’s art style is beautiful to look at, but she displays a poor understanding of how action is best framed in the medium, often resulting in a disorienting effect when trying to make sense of the changing perspectives between panels, which at times seriously disrupts the flow of scenes.
Similarly, the plotting seems somewhat confused as well. The story starts from a very standard manga setting, and has a lot of interesting ideas throughout, that unfortunately aren’t really well-developed enough to leave much of an impact.
While still a nice read, it didn’t work as well as it could have in execution. Momoko’s art style is beautiful to look at, but she displays a poor understanding of how action is best framed in the medium, often resulting in a disorienting effect when trying to make sense of the changing perspectives between panels, which at times seriously disrupts the flow of scenes.
Similarly, the plotting seems somewhat confused as well. The story starts from a very standard manga setting, and has a lot of interesting ideas throughout, that unfortunately aren’t really well-developed enough to leave much of an impact.
July 18, 2022
The art style of Peach Momoko speaks for itself and should be the force that draws you to this book. The story is an alternate version of X-Men and Avenger heroes collided with samurai/yokai/oni story, all illustrated in ink brush strokes and watercolor. The tropes of "wandering swordsman" and "gods in human bodies" (in this case, Storm and Thor as Fujin and Raijin) are both here. Though the story is primarily about Mariko, it does give off Psylocke vibes, but maybe that's only something I pick up as a long time X-Men reader.
Definitely check this out. This art style and artist should be a more regular staple of the comics community.
Strong recommend.
Definitely check this out. This art style and artist should be a more regular staple of the comics community.
Strong recommend.
August 17, 2023
Loved how this weaved the Marvel universe and Japanese folklore together in such a way that new readers to Marvel/people who aren't familiar with Japanese folklore can still read it and understand everything perfectly.
Also, I loved how there's a little section at the back of each issue, explaining the folkloric creatures featured in each issue!
And that's without talking about the artwork, it is STUNNING! I will say a few panels were hard to figure out what was going on, but other than that, it was beautiful!
TW for death of a mother, suicide, violence, child abandonment, blood, mentions of other murders, injury to a wolf (it loses an eye).
Also, I loved how there's a little section at the back of each issue, explaining the folkloric creatures featured in each issue!
And that's without talking about the artwork, it is STUNNING! I will say a few panels were hard to figure out what was going on, but other than that, it was beautiful!
TW for death of a mother, suicide, violence, child abandonment, blood, mentions of other murders, injury to a wolf (it loses an eye).
June 11, 2022
Peach Momoko is money. It’s incredible how her artwork being a variant cover on a book is enough for me to pick it up but an entire book of her writing and drawing her own version of Marvel character in a blood feud?! It’s too fun and the art is gorgeous in the treasury edition. My own issue is that I mistook the character based on Nightcrawler as a version of the original Negasonic Teenage Warhead character from Morrison and Quitely’s New X-Men run but again, a me issue. Find somewhere on your bookshelf for this beauty.
April 20, 2024
I love Peach Momoko’s art! The person who said her art is “generic manga art” clearly doesn’t read manga, or he’d know that her use of watercolor technique is well above average.
Her love for the X-Men can be felt, and seeing her turn Marvel characters like Storm, Thor, Logan, Mystique and Hulk into yokai, oni and kami was really cool! If you’re a fan of Japanese folklore and mythology, I’d highly suggest the TPB, because it includes a lot of information about the creatures in the story and Japanese history and folklore.
Her love for the X-Men can be felt, and seeing her turn Marvel characters like Storm, Thor, Logan, Mystique and Hulk into yokai, oni and kami was really cool! If you’re a fan of Japanese folklore and mythology, I’d highly suggest the TPB, because it includes a lot of information about the creatures in the story and Japanese history and folklore.
April 26, 2024
Somebody said "JAPANESE MYTH X-MEN," and got an astonishing artist to fill the pages with beautiful, almost watercolor-like variants of X-men characters, with some surprise appearances by Venom, Black Widow, Spider-Gwen (specifically said she's a Ghost Spider), Thor, and Hulk.
Primary story is about a girl discovering her UNCANNY origins about how she's part of Japan's supernatural side, and needing to stop a wacko child hellbent on revenge against her.
Why and how, you'll have to find out for yourself!
Even tho I said that the variations are very artistic & pretty, sometimes it's not obvious who the character they're supposed to reference is. (seriously, THAT was Nightcrawler? I thought it was a funky version of Cloak, like Cloak&Dagger Cloak!)
Also includes a useful "bestiary" in the back for those unfamiliar with the legends that came from the Land of the Rising Sun.
Primary story is about a girl discovering her UNCANNY origins about how she's part of Japan's supernatural side, and needing to stop a wacko child hellbent on revenge against her.
Why and how, you'll have to find out for yourself!
Even tho I said that the variations are very artistic & pretty, sometimes it's not obvious who the character they're supposed to reference is. (seriously, THAT was Nightcrawler? I thought it was a funky version of Cloak, like Cloak&Dagger Cloak!)
Also includes a useful "bestiary" in the back for those unfamiliar with the legends that came from the Land of the Rising Sun.
April 30, 2023
Excellent pour tout connaisseur de l'univers Marvel, les histoires sont prenantes et la patte graphique est juste merveilleuse.
Un lecteur non familier avec les super-héros risque toutefois de ne pas apprécier totalement le récit, qui se veut une variation sur un thème connu. L'introduction de cette édition l'explique très bien, où les super-héros Marvel sont vus comme le socle d'une culture populaire commune sur lesquels les auteurs peuvent jouer.
Un lecteur non familier avec les super-héros risque toutefois de ne pas apprécier totalement le récit, qui se veut une variation sur un thème connu. L'introduction de cette édition l'explique très bien, où les super-héros Marvel sont vus comme le socle d'une culture populaire commune sur lesquels les auteurs peuvent jouer.
October 17, 2023
Okay so marvel/X-men characters in a japanese mthological setting? Not gonna lie, it got me intrigued a lot about japanese mythology even though the story of this comic was just not very good. Basically I didn't enjoy the story because it felt like it was written by a 10-year old, even I could point out a plothole or two and the characters felt like puppets with zero personality. The art was very nice and flowy though.
November 29, 2024
A cool reimagining of Marvel using Japanese oni and yokai. Some cool interpretations like The Hulk and Logan. I'm a fan of Peach's artwork so it was beautifully illustrated. The story was a nice dramatic adventure. What I dug most about this collection, though, was the illustrated glossary of Japan's oni and yokai and reading about the amazing lore behind each deity and demon. Compelled me to learn more and buy a book all about them. 👹👹
June 5, 2022
Such an amazing alternate Marvel universe, blending comic lore with Japanese lore in a unique setting I hope to see soon. The art is tremendous and worth the price of admission alone, it would be so awesome to see more of this style in modern comics.
This is great for anyone looking for a Marvel book to pick up, for fans of ancient Japanese culture, and for manga fans, honestly!
This is great for anyone looking for a Marvel book to pick up, for fans of ancient Japanese culture, and for manga fans, honestly!
September 14, 2022
A marvelous masterpiece. I absolutely loved it. If you like Marvel characters and Japanese mythology and lore then you will love this collection. Peach Momoko is one of my favorite professionals in the comic industry. Her artwork is always stunning to lay eyes on and this collection was an honor to read. I look forward to reading more of her work in the future.
November 30, 2022
I will never say Peach Momoko isn't a incredible artist, she has such a gift for style and color, but her plotting leaves a lot to be desired. This follows a original girl rediscovering her history with a background of Japanese folklore and marvel/X-men touches. It's hardly a X book, or have much meat on its bones story wise, but it is pretty to look at.
January 6, 2024
I mostly read these as they were released. Momoko reimagining X-Men characters in a Japan where Mariko is both alive and a teenaged girl is both fascinating and beautiful, appears to be watercolored. I loved reading a Mariko-centered story written by an actual Japanese person and will gladly read anything else Peach Momoko puts out.
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