Kingdom: Complete Edition Vol 14 Collector's Edition Comics Manga Series
Product Description
To celebrate the milestone of 100 million copies sold of the manga series "Kingdom" in November 2020, a newly designed and enhanced "Kingdom Complete Edition" is being released. This special edition is a permanent collector's item, featuring upgraded specifications and a fresh design that allows fans to rediscover the world of "Kingdom" in a whole new way. The complete edition is presented in a larger format with premium materials, offering a luxurious reading experience. It also includes exclusive commentary by the author, Yasuhisa Hara, providing insights into the stories and the creative process behind the series.
Product Specifications
- **Format and Design**: The book is in A5 size, which is larger than a standard comic book but smaller than a manga magazine. It features a hardcover with a literary-style design, including a back cover, spines (strings), and tracing paper. - **Paper Quality**: The text is printed on pure white, high-quality paper, ensuring that the illustrations are sharper and more vibrant than in the original comics. - **Title and Cover Details**: The title is printed in blue foil, inspired by the key color of the Hishintai. The cover also features a blank stamping process reminiscent of the seals of the seven heroes of the Warring States period. The design of the book's main body cover is equally noteworthy. - **Color Pages**: The color door illustrations, as they originally appeared in Weekly Young Jump, are faithfully reproduced. This includes many cuts that were not included in the original comic volumes. - **Author Commentary**: Yasuhisa Hara provides detailed commentary on all the stories, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of each chapter and exploring the intricate details of the "Kingdom" universe. - **Content**: Each volume of the complete edition contains the equivalent of two volumes of the original comics. For example, the content of YJC's "Kingdom" volumes 27–28 is included in "Kingdom Complete Edition" volume 14. - **Release Schedule**: The "Kingdom Complete Edition" will be released in two volumes per month starting in March 2024, with a total of 20 volumes planned (equivalent to 40 volumes of the original YJC series).
Usage
This complete edition is perfect for both long-time fans of "Kingdom" and new readers who want to experience the series in its most refined form. It serves as a collector's item and a definitive way to enjoy the epic story, stunning artwork, and rich historical setting of the series. The added commentary by the author makes it an invaluable resource for understanding the creative process and the world-building behind "Kingdom."
