VIZ MEDIA’S PERFECT SQUARE IMPRINT RELEASES THE LEGEND OF ZELDA™: A LINK TO THE PAST™ GRAPHIC NOVEL
The Long Out-Of-Print Comic By Renowned Manga Artist
Shotaro Ishinomori Is Based On The Classic Nintendo Video Game And Returns In A Special Full-Color Edition
San Francisco, CA, April 9, 2015 –
VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and
licensor of manga, graphic novels and anime in North America, brings
back one of the most iconic video game characters of all time in
celebrated graphic novel form with the release of THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: A
LINK TO THE PAST on May 5th.
The original, widely acclaimed full-color graphic novel by manga legend Shotaro Ishinomori
was inspired by the classic Nintendo® game and will be available once
again in a special single-volume print edition published exclusively by
VIZ Media’s Perfect Square imprint. THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: A LINK TO THE
PAST carries an SRP of $19.99 U.S. / $22.99 CAN.
THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: A LINK TO THE PAST is based on the beloved, internationally bestselling video game originally released for Nintendo’s Super Nintendo Entertainment System™. The comic book version by Shotaro Ishinomori (Cyborg 009, Kamen Rider) was first serialized in Nintendo Power™ magazine
and later collected into a graphic novel. Long out-of-print, this
stunning, full-color edition is available once again for the first time
in more than two decades!
“THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: A LINK TO THE PAST was an extremely popular feature of Nintendo Power
magazine when it was first serialized in the early ‘90s. Renowned manga
and anime artist Shotaro Ishinomori adapted the bestselling game’s
storyline and also incorporated new plot elements and characters,” says
Beth Kawasaki, Senior Editorial Director, Perfect Square. “The pages are
filled with Link’s hard-fought battles on his quest to save Princess
Zelda, made even more intense with Ishinomori’s unmistakable art style
and captivating storytelling.”
Shotaro Ishinomori was one of Japan’s most prolific and revered comic book creators. Among his most popular works are Cyborg 009, Kamen Rider and HOTEL.
In 2008, Guinness World Records named Ishinomori the world record
holder for the “most comics published by one author” for creating more
than 770 stories collected in a total of 500 volumes of manga. The
ISHINOMAKI MANGATTAN MUSEUM in Japan is dedicated to his works and
legacy.
Also
available from VIZ Media is THE LEGEND OF ZELDA Manga Box Set (rated
‘A’ for All Ages), which collects a separate manga (graphic novel)
series created by Akira Himekawa. The set comprehensively collects ten
manga adventures featuring Link and the popular video game world of THE LEGEND OF ZELDA, including Ocarina of Time, Oracle of Seasons and FOUR SWORDS.
VIZ
Media’s Perfect Square imprint focuses on delivering comics, manga
(graphic novels), pop culture and children’s books with an emphasis on
strong storytelling, eye-popping graphics, empowering themes, and a dash
of irreverence, that captures the imagination of a whole new
generation.
For more information on other manga titles from VIZ Media, please visit www.VIZ.com.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Headquartered
in San Francisco, California, VIZ Media distributes, markets and
licenses the best anime and manga titles direct from Japan. Owned by
three of Japan's largest manga and animation companies, Shueisha Inc.,
Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ
Media has the most extensive library of anime and manga for English
speaking audiences in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland and
South Africa. With its popular digital manga anthology WEEKLY SHONEN
JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, BLEACH and ONE PIECE, VIZ
Media offers cutting-edge action, romance and family friendly properties
for anime, manga, science fiction and fantasy fans of all ages. VIZ
Media properties are available as graphic novels, DVDs, animated
television series, feature films, downloadable and streaming video and a
variety of consumer products. Learn more about VIZ Media, anime and
manga at www.VIZ.com.
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THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: A LINK TO THE PAST © 1993 ISHIMORI PRO/SHOGAKUKAN
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