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--This text refers to the, Gene Luen Yang's first book with First Second, "American Born Chinese," is now in print in over ten languages and was a""National Book Award finalist and winner of the Printz Award. Please try your request again later. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Sonny Liew is a Malaysian-born comic artist and illustrator based in Singapore. Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2019. The Shadow is a pulp hero from the books of the same name which inspired radio shows and movies. It's a Classic Tale... but it's No Cliche, Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2016. This was not perfect but you can not give a four and half star rating. You are learning about diversity through a comic book and what amazing times you'll have. The Green Turtle was the first Asian American super hero.The comic had a short run before lapsing into obscurity, but the acclaimed author of American Born Chinese, Gene Luen Yang, has finally revived this character in Shadow Hero, a new graphic novel that creates an origin story for the Green Turtle.With artwork by Sonny Liew, this gorgeous, funny comics adventure for teens is a new spin on the long, rich tradition of American comics lore. Sonny Liew is a Malaysian-born comic artist and illustrator based in Singapore. It'll really resonate with Asian-Americans, especially Chinese-Americans, but at the same time even if you're not Asian you'll think it's a good superhero origin story. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. This is definitely a must read! The Shadow Hero did not disappoint! He solved crimes and fought injustice just like the other comics characters. It's a classic tale of a young man's desire to avenge his father's murder, but it's no cliche. This book is great for adults and I'm sure it'd be great for kids, too. Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2017. The comic had a short run before lapsing into obscurity, but the acclaimed author of American Born Chinese , Gene Luen Yang, has finally revived this character in Shadow Hero , a new graphic novel that creates an origin story for the Green Turtle. . I especially liked how the good guys looked good, but the bad guys were all caricatured (kinda felt like the white-hat/black-hat standard in the old spaghetti westerns). Though the comic ran for only five issues, Yang uses Chu Hing’s Green Turtle as a launching pad for this story of young Hank Chu, a Chinese American teen in the 1930s who becomes a hero in his Chinatown neighborhood. It is the heroic version of Dark Shadow, which can be obtained through committing evil deeds. It had enough unique elements and being a fun read to get the five. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Teen & Young Adult Asian American Fiction eBooks, Teen & Young Adult Superhero Comics & Graphic Novels, Teen & Young Adult Fiction about Prejudice. Good page turner. Though Hank initially shies away from assuming the role of caped crusader, when tragedy strikes, he's eventually inspired to call himself the Green Turtle, and fight back against gangsters who have been intimidating his family and many others in Chinatown. Great story! Without a second's hesitation he said, Gene Yang, and recommended several titles. Something went wrong. Make Offer - 2007 Mattel Shadow Tek Batman Vs The Joker 2-Pack Action Figure Set X'Rare Nw1. The story is fantastic and covers so much of the Asian-American experience. In passing he mentioned graphic novels as a frequent source of enjoyment as well as grist for his own creativity. An engaging and nicely illustrated book from a creative talent. . Altamente recomendado. . Liew's scratchy, action-packed illustrations have a nostalgia-tinged vibe ideal for the gritty/hard-boiled setting, and Yang plays expertly with clichés and stereotypes about Chinese culture without ever becoming heavy-handed or obvious. In 1930s New York City, The Shadow (Alec Baldwin) battles his nemesis, Shiwan Khan (John Lone), who is building an atomic bomb. A lovingly tongue-in-cheek homage. During one of the breakout sessions, he spoke about the craft of writing and shared what inspired him. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. "―New York Times"Gene Luen Yang uses his Chinese heritage to create engaging comics that are deeply personal yet rooted in centuries of stories, fictional and true." Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Shadow Hero ist eine Geschichte von einem jungen Mann der zu einem Superhelden wird, um seine Umgebung zu verbessern. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Though I was not familiar ... Another masterpiece from Yang. . Grades 8-12. People whisper and talk about him, calling him a monster or villain because of his power, but all Izuku wants is to be a hero. The Green Turtle was the first Asian American superhero. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. I finally get to in The Shadow Hero. It was a quick read. Para quem gosta de super-heróis e está buscando coisas novas e ideias originais. But this mysterious masked crusader was hiding more than your run-of-the-mill secret identity...The Green Turtle was the first Asian American superhero. Please try again. First Second; Illustrated edition (July 15, 2014). Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Good mix of humor and excitement. . The the story was great! In the real world, his antics would be incredibly dangerous, but they are appropriate for the superhero genre. This comic has a sense of humor regarding the dynamic between sons and their demanding mothers. The glimpses into the Chinese-American culture of the early 1940s was both humorous and insightful. The comic had a short run before lapsing into obscurity, but Gene Luen Yang has revived this character in Shadow Hero, a new graphic novel that creates an origin story for the Green Turtle Green Turtle Chronicles -- Dawn of a Golden Age -- Fathers and Sons -- Fights You Cannot Win -- True Colors -- … Ninja up and save the girl! Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2020. Another masterpiece from Yang. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Career. And the mom in it is just awesome!! This book explores a little-known hero in a humorous way. These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. The Shadow Hero, a new graphic novel by Gene Luen Yang and Sonny Liew, revives the comic book hero the Green Turtle. Liew's scratchy, action-packed illustrations have a nostalgia-tinged vibe ideal for the gritty/hard-boiled setting, and Yang plays expertly with clichés and stereotypes about Chinese culture without ever becoming heavy-handed or obvious. DC Comics The Shadow Comic Book Hero Action Figures. Jonah Hex: Welcome To Paradise (Jonah Hex: Classic Tales), New Super-Man (2016-2018) Vol. Another great book by Gene Luen Yang. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. How will our favorite cinnamon bun fare with his quirk? The Shadow Hero is based on the adventures of the Green Turtle, who solved crimes and fought injustice just like any other comics hero of the 1940s.But this mysterious masked crusader was hiding something more than your run-of-the-mill secret identity . Though I was not familiar with the works of Sonny Liew, I am now a big fan and hope that they collaborate again in the future. Please try your request again later. First Second est une jeune maison d'édition étatsunienne qui se caractérise par un catalogue de romans graphiques de qualité, destinés à des lecteurs(-trices) de tous âges et en tout cas accessibles à de jeunes adolescent(e)s. De cet éditeur, nous avons notamment eu l'occasion d'acquérir avec plaisir et d'évaluer favorablement '. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. I love that GL Yang brings so many aspects of the struggle between being American and Asian, and the parent-child cultural differences, too. I confess, I laughed out loud in a library... and again on the flight home. The Green Turtle is cast as an unlikely 19-year-old young man, Hank, the son of Chinese immigrants who own a grocery store in 1940s America. "What America needs is for people to shed the expectation of translation and immerse themselves in other worlds . At a break I asked whom he was currently reading and what he would recommend. This was not perfect but you can not give a four and half star rating. . . The Green Turtle was the first Asian American super hero. The Green Turtle was the first Asian American superhero. The comic had a short run before lapsing into obscurity, but Gene Luen Yang, the acclaimed author of American Born Chinese, and Sonny Liew, the author of the New York Times-bestseller The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye, have finally revived this character in Shadow Hero, a new graphic novel that creates an origin story for the Green Turtle. He is best known for his work on Vertigo's "My Faith in Frankie" together with Mike Carey and Marc Hempel, and Marvel's adaptation of "Sense and Sensibility." Shadow of the Hero. Now that I am home, I'm eager to read the other titles Matt recommended. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The Green Turtle was the first Asian American superhero. We need an Asian superhero!! "The Shadow Hero," a graphic novel written by Gene Luen Yang, is his most recent work. The current race record for Shadow Hero is 4 wins from 16 starts with prizemoney of $10,091,050.00. --Dave Eggers "Remarkable." Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye (Pantheon Graphic Library), Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. First Second; Illustrated edition (July 15, 2014). Make an Offer. At its heart, though, this book is a subtle comment on China's changing cultural landscape and growing multiculturalism in America. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. . Summary: In the comics boom of the 1940s, a legend was born: the Green Turtle. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Though the comic ran for only five issues, Yang uses Chu Hing’s Green Turtle as a launching pad for this story of young Hank Chu, a Chinese American teen in the 1930s who becomes a hero in his Chinatown neighborhood. This comic has a sense of humor regarding the dynamic between sons and their demanding mothers. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. I couldn’t put it down. A lovingly tongue-in-cheek homage. To cut to the Spandexed chase: “The Shadow Hero” is an inventive and culturally intelligent marvel. --"The LA Times" "Epic." (ONGOING) Izuku was born with a quirk, a shadow type quirk. $123.33 +$13.99 shipping. The Shadow Hero did not disappoint! The Shadow Hero," the story of the first Asian-American superhero is his most recent graphic novel. He solved crimes and fought injustice just like the other comics characters. I want to see it made into a superhero film series!!! The females are bad asses. 20. ―School Library Journal“Abundant humor, strong characters and cracking good action.” ―The Horn Book“A golden-age comic superhero returns with a brand new Asian-American origin story . ]—Mahnaz Dar, School Library Journal, *Starred Review* In the 1940s, the golden age of comic books, Chu Hing, a little-known Chinese American cartoonist—very likely the first ever—created the Green Turtle, a superhero tasked with protecting China from invading Japanese forces. Please try again. Decided to research the first Green Turtle series thinking that it had more details about the character, but Gene Yang actually came up with most of the backstory (which I think is cool). ―VOYA"Award-winning author Yang and artist Liew tackle a lesser-known aspect of history, breathing new life into the Green Turtle, a 1940s comic book hero . Unable to add item to List. Ein sehr guter Comic, vor allem wenn man Comics mag die nach einem Band abgeschlossen sind. We need an Asian superhero!! To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Bought this after reading free comic at a Panda Express. Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2017. The Shadow Hero reprints one of these comics at the end, and although it’s not great work, it’s certainly interesting as a piece of history and a jumping-off point. ]—Mahnaz Dar, School Library Journal An engaging and nicely illustrated book from a creative talent. At its heart, though, this book is a subtle comment on China’s changing cultural landscape and growing multiculturalism in America. Personagem inteligente, divertido, diferente em uma aventura bem elaborada. But it's Chu's mother who pushes her son towards his superhero path. This is definitely a must read! [See author Q&A, p. ―BCCB, STARRED REVIEW on The Shadow Hero"There's plenty of humor in this lively, entertaining adventure story . In a loving spoof of classic superhero origin stories, Hank is exposed to toxic radiation, visits a mystic, and is bitten by an animal used for science experiments before simply working hard at becoming a good fighter. When tragedy strikes, he's brave and resourceful enough to track down the killers and deliver them to justice. The story is fantastic and covers so much of the Asian-American experience. 45 Total Resources 7 Awards View Text Complexity Discover Like Books Meet-the-Author Recording of The Shadow Hero; Video Book Trailer for The Shadow Hero; --Newbery Honor-winning author Gary Schmidt "Masterful." The Shadow Hero by Gene Luen Yang & Sonny Liew - GN Trailer I’ve wanted to do a superhero book for a long, long time. This book is great for adults and I'm sure it'd be great for kids, too. . Great for comic book fans and new readers aiike. The Shadow Hero by Gene Luen Yang and Sonny Liew. Please try again. Though I was not familiar with the works of Sonny Liew, I am now a big fan and hope that they collaborate again in the future. --This text refers to the, *Starred Review* In the 1940s, the golden age of comic books, Chu Hing, a little-known Chinese American cartoonist—very likely the first ever—created the Green Turtle, a superhero tasked with protecting China from invading Japanese forces. This title takes all the Asian-American superhero stereotypes and eloquently throws them into a new story that will leave you laughing and full of greater critical thinking skills. In a loving spoof of classic superhero origin stories, Hank is exposed to toxic radiation, visits a mystic, and is bitten by an animal used for science experiments before simply working hard at becoming a good fighter. Another masterpiece from Yang. Shadow Hero is a gelding born in 2016 August 31 by Pierro out of Sookie. There’s plenty of humor in this lively, entertaining adventure story, and it capitalizes on the dashing bravado of golden-age comics, particularly in Liew’s stylish pages, full of inky outlines and dramatic paneling. Der Zeichenstil gefällt mir sehr gut und die Story ist schön rund und am Ende abgeschlossen. It kept my interest the entire time. The Shadow Hero, the story of the first Asian-American superhero, is his most recent graphic novel. Gene Luen Yang is the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and is a MacArthur Fellow, a recipient of what's popularly known as the MacArthur "Genius" Grant.A New York Times bestsellerIn the comics boom of the 1940s, a legend was born: the Green Turtle. . In "The Shadow Hero," Hank Chu, simply wants to help run his family's grocery store. It isn’t until he is faced with real tragedy and inherits the wish-granting turtle spirit who lived in his father’s shadow that he becomes a real hero, the Green Turtle. Does this book contain inappropriate content? Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2016. This book explores a little-known hero in a humorous way. --This text refers to the, Praise for" Boxers & Saints: """ "Read this, and come away shaking." The Green Turtle was the first Asian American super hero. Please try again. I confess, I laughed out loud in a library... and again on the flight home. 16:4-1-3. Illustrator extraordinaire Sonny Liew and I tell the story of Hank Chu, a mild-mannered Chinese American teenager growing up … I love it. I love it. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Teen & Young Adult Fiction about Prejudice & Racism. A lovingly tongue-in-cheek homage." . And the mom in it is just awesome!! A creative take on the superhero genre." An entertaining and intelligent response to classic superhero stories.” ―Kirkus Reviews"Racism, romance, humor, and identity all play important roles in Yang and Liew's evocation of Hank's life in pre-WWII San Francisco as they create an origin story that blends classic comics conventions with a distinctly Chinese perspective.” ―Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW “Masterful.” ―Dave Eggers on Boxers & Saints“Remarkable.” ―The New York Times on Boxers & Saints“At once humorous and heartbreaking.” ―The LA Times on Boxers & Saints“Epic.” ―The Washington Post on Boxers & Saints. First Second est une jeune maison d'édition étatsunienne qui se caractérise par un catalogue de romans graphiques de qualité, destinés à des lecteurs(-trices) de tous âges et en tout cas accessibles à de jeunes adolescent(e)s. De cet éditeur, nous avons notamment eu l'occasion d'acquérir avec plaisir et d'évaluer favorablement '. This is a page to keep people updated with the progress of my book series. Der Zeichenstil gefällt mir sehr gut und die Story ist schön rund und am Ende abgeschlossen. Though I was not familiar ... Another masterpiece from Yang. The the story was great! April’s been kidnapped by a ghost and needs your help, but you won’t be safe in New York City without your choice of a robo turtle or shuriken as your equipment. A detail about the four spirits of China, one of whom allies himself with Hank's father and then Hank, injects an element of magic and of Chinese history and mythology that made Yang's American Born Chinese (First Second, 2001) such a layered and complex work. He can also use any weapon without draining its ammo/durability. During one of the breakout sessions, he spoke about the craft of writing and shared what inspired him. The Green Turtle was the first Asian American super hero.The comic had a short run before lapsing into obscurity, but Gene Luen Yang, the acclaimed author of American Born Chinese, and Sonny Liew, the author of the New York Times-bestseller The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye, have finally revived this character in Shadow Hero, a new graphic novel that creates an origin story for the Green Turtle.This gorgeous, funny comics adventure for teens is a new spin on the long, rich tradition of American comics lore. 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