Kingdom Complete Edition Vol 1 Collector's EditionComics Manga

Product Description

To celebrate the milestone of 100 million copies sold of the manga series "Kingdom" in November 2020, a brand-new "Kingdom Complete Edition" is being released! This permanent edition features entirely new specifications and designs, offering fans a fresh way to experience the epic story of "Kingdom." With a larger format, premium materials, and exclusive commentary from the author, this edition is a must-have for both long-time fans and newcomers to the series.

The "Kingdom Complete Edition" is designed with a literary aesthetic, featuring a hardcover A5 format (larger than standard comic books but smaller than manga magazines). The book includes a back cover, spines (strings), and tracing paper for an elegant presentation. The text is printed on high-quality white paper, enhancing the clarity and detail of the illustrations. The title is adorned with blue foil, inspired by the key color of the Hishintai, and the cover is embossed with a blank stamping process reminiscent of the seals of the seven heroes of the Warring States period. Even the main body of the book, beneath the removable cover, is beautifully designed.

Additionally, the complete edition includes color pages that faithfully reproduce the color door illustrations as they originally appeared in Weekly Young Jump. Many cuts that were not included in the original comics are also featured, providing a richer visual experience. The author, Yasuhisa Hara, offers in-depth commentary on each story, sharing behind-the-scenes insights and exploring the intricate details of the "Kingdom" universe.

Each volume of the "Kingdom Complete Edition" contains the content of two volumes from the original YJC series. The first volume of the complete edition includes the material from YJC's "Kingdom" volumes 1 and 2, along with a special preface titled "Kingdom Prehistory," which delves into the story leading up to the start of the serialization. This exclusive content is limited to volume 1.

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).

Product Specifications

- Format: A5 (between manga magazine and comic book size) - Binding: Hardcover with back cover, spines (strings), and tracing paper - Paper: High-quality white paper for enhanced illustration clarity - Title Design: Blue foil stamping inspired by the Hishintai key color - Cover Design: Blank stamping process resembling the seals of the seven heroes of the Warring States period - Color Pages: Reproduced from Weekly Young Jump, including previously unpublished cuts - Author Commentary: Exclusive insights and behind-the-scenes details from Yasuhisa Hara - Content: Two volumes of the original YJC series per complete edition volume - Special Content: "Kingdom Prehistory" included in volume 1 only

Release Schedule

- Release Start: March 2024 - Frequency: Two volumes per month - Total Volumes: 20 (equivalent to 40 volumes of the original YJC series)