A Graphic Novel for Young Martial Artists of all ages.
What Are They? The translation for the work Yōkai (妖怪) is something to the effect of “strange, supernatural creature or phenomena” in Japanese. The word is a combination of the characters 妖 (yō–attractive, bewitching, calamity) and 怪 (kai–mystery, wonder). Over the years, different English words have been used in translation. Yōkai can be translated to monster, demon, spirit, or goblin, but it encompasses …
How Modern Media Reframes the Martial Arts Tradition… Wuxia (武侠)—once confined to historical Chinese novels and films—has become a global storytelling language. Yet, as it permeates international media, it’s being reshaped in ways that demand urgent re-examination. We must ask: Are modern works honoring wuxia’s core, or diluting it? The Modern Wuxia Revolution 👊 Sifu: …
Snow Monkey, the comic by Jason Shaw and artist Heubert Khan Michael receives a day of its own at the Martial Arts History Museum!
Read Wuxia Review: Snake Films to Watch in Honor of the Year of the Snake ~ Gene Ching’s latest review for Immortal Studios
I was able to return to working on Wuxia Warriors. I think those select and patient supporters who’ve been transformed into Kung Fu Heroes (with the aid of my digital paint brushes) will be pleased.
Part 2 – of our Wuxia Wednesday coverage! In April of 2023 I had the good fortune to recieve a preview of the graphic novel project ZHAO. it was among 14 other submissions to the 2023 MAKE MORE COMICS art grant. Further proof that Wuxia Comics continue to flourish. Learn more about Zhao Volume 1 – the epic 200-page graphic novel. Have an exclusive look preview pages steeped in historical fiction, chronicling the legendary saga of the Spear-Master of the Zhao Clan #wuxiaWednesday #wuxia
