Spider-Man Shadow warrior. 1 Shadow warrior. 1 /

Shogo Aoki

Book - 2025

Travel to a parallel universe where the shogunate still rules Japan and the evil Kingpin, Wilson Fisk has fled America to establish himself as Governor of Edo. Spider-Man, Miles Morales, and Ghost-Spider are hot on his trail. But the Kingpin has a trick up his sleeve: He's brought an alien parasite capable of granting extraordinary powers. When a young man named Hyo accidentally bonds with the symbiote and seemingly transforms into the infamous Venom, things go from bad to worse!

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Subjects
Genres
Cartoons and comics
superhero comics
adventure story comics
Superhero comics
Action and adventure comics
Graphic novels
Bandes dessinées de superhéros
Bandes dessinées d'aventures
Published
New York, NY : Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic 2025.
Language
English
Japanese
Corporate Author
Studio RAM (Firm)
Main Author
Shogo Aoki (author)
Corporate Author
Studio RAM (Firm) (letterer)
Other Authors
Alethea Nibley (translator), Athena Nibley
Edition
First edition
Item Description
"An original manga"--At head of cover title.
Physical Description
186 pages : chiefly illustrations ; 20 cm
Audience
10+ years old.
ISBN
9781546148494
9781546148470
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Review by School Library Journal Review

Gr 5 Up--In the Edo region of Japan, Hyo Hachizuka is doing what he can to get by in life. His family suffered greatly since the day his father went missing while investigating corruption in their government, and while Hyo was never one to be physically strong, he is trying to earn employment with his town's police force. However, things seem to take a turn for the better when he crosses paths with Spider-Man, as well as a bottled symbiote that gives Hyo the superhuman powers the notorious Venom possessed. With Hyo's newfound pal and abilities, will he be able to solve the mystery of what happened to his father? This manga is a dependable combination of Japanese culture and some of Marvel's favorite mainstream cast members. Aimed at younger readers, the title does a laudable job of keeping the plot simple to follow. Newcomers to the world of Marvel will be eased in smoothly, and fans of manga art won't be disappointed by Aoki's fun visual style. Action scenes particularly stand out in their dazzling full-page layouts and never get too over-the-top for squeamish readers. Though Hyo is older than most middle grade graphic novel protagonists, his doubtful demeanor and understandable anxieties make him a relatable character for kids struggling to believe in themselves. A secure selection to give to those who want to see Marvel in manga form, or experience either for the first time. VERDICT A nice blend of the western Marvel-mania in a manga format that will charm both readers already in-the-know and appease those who are just getting their first tastes.--Joe Pascullo

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