![]() Using the real life horrors of the Tuskegee Experiment as a basis, Truth: Red, White & Black centers on Isiah Bradley, the American government’s guinea pig in its attempts to replicate the serum that created Captain America. This brutal and brilliant comic asks the reader to reconsider that legend, and delve deeper into the nature of people who would want to create a super soldier in the first place. We all know the story of the Super Soldier Serum that turned Steve Rogers into the hero known as Captain America. If Steve Rogers was a real person, this is the Captain America book he’d tell you to read. Robert Morales, writer Kyle Baker, artist Image: Kyle Baker/Marvel Comics Captain America The fallout from the San Diego earthquake is a taster of the sprawling DC Universe, and it takes the reader on a human journey of loss, rebirth, and discovery. As Arthur traversed the seas and skies, we got to enjoy appearances from a roster of iconic DC characters like Martian Manhunter and Batman, while never distracting from the story at hand. Sub-Diego isn’t just an underwater adventure, it’s also a classic bit of cosmic storytelling. As Aquaman fans know, Arthur is a hero of both land and sea, and new readers even get introduced to a new Aquagirl with the brilliant and brave Lorena Marquez. Not only is this an immediately engaging tale with exhilarating art and a central mystery you’ll get sucked into, but it’s also a great jumping on point. Gleason channeled some big Mike Mignola on early Hellboy energy here as Arthur investigated a devastating earthquake that sank the city of San Diego into the ocean - and turned all its human inhabitants into water-breathers who couldn’t survive on land. But this 2005 series reimagined Arthur Curry and his adventures through a horror comics lens. He’s long been maligned as the man who can talk to fish. Will Pfeifer, writer Patrick Gleason, artist Recommendation: Make sure to check out those awesome over-sized figures and toys! Then go look for some really affordable Transformers.Image: Christian Alamy, Patrick Gleason/DC Comics Aquaman Those keen to check out either should refer to walls that list the schedule in an easy-to-spot manner. There will be all sorts of meet-and-greet sessions with VIPs along with a proper concert for event-goers. Next is the surprising presence of the Dragon Quest Museum, featuring over-sized prints of original and concept artworks, official dioramas, and a scale model of the main palace. No guesses necessary as almost all are culprits and have no qualms about it since these are necessary sponsorship funds. More amazing are the presence of original anime and gaming goods available for purchase. Kudos to Asia Comic Con 2018 for trying to stifle the usual flood of pirated or unlicensed goods specifically, the ones that flood major Malaysia anime and games conventions. The opening ceremony is little spiced up but not too far out from the usual affairs. Better still – meet Batman Ninja, the 1/1 statue, in person. They can also pose with a 1/1 scale Tumbler and Bat Bike from the Christopher Nolan trilogy. The bigger surprise are the presence of a 1/1 scale Sentinel hand that event-goers can sit on and take photos with. Now, what are the big deals for this inaugural event? For starters, there is a massive figure/figurine display that puts all predecessors to shame. ![]() This includes Anisong singers – mao and NoB – big names for the Anisong scene in Japan.īefore delving into that, let’s check out the event scheduling for Asia Comic Con 2018 Malaysia: ![]() How so? Aside from the Japanese Anisong VIPs and Cosplay Idols, there are a couple of highlights to look forward too. Thanks to the revelations during the quick press tour earlier in the day, there are a couple of plus-points. That’s right, today is Day One for Malaysia’s first ever Asia Comic Con. Indeed, the doors have flung open to fans of the anime, comics, and games scenes and the generally curious. After pulling off a successful Thailand leg, organisers are quick to make a bee-line for Malaysia. This is even if there is no direct relation to the original US-based pop culture events brand. Any association to Comic Con is a big deal and it’s no different for the upcoming Asia Comic Con 2018.
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