I think something that is important to mention is that Nihei is known more for his complex art style, and not for his ability to tell great memorable stories. I bought this for the art and it delivered. Something else to take note of is that this was part of Marvel's failed 'Tsunami' imprint, the goal was to take classic Marvel superheroes comics and make them more appealing towards manga readers, many of the artists were given up to 13 issues to work with, the Venom comic got 18, meanwhile the Emma Frost comic only came out as a single issue. Also strangely Tsutomu Nihei appears to be the only actual Japanese artist that they managed to get on board. 'Tsunami' only lasted from 2003 to 2004. Also unrelated, but i think the way Nihei draws faces is actually very cool, and it's a good thing to distinguish yourself from other artists and stand out, imagine if everyone drew the same way? I remember finding his style a bit off-putting at first, but then i actually really started to like it, the cold, dead, expressionless features fit the equally surrealistic horrors of the worlds he make up.
Firstly, thanks for the very well put together comment! Nihei is most definitely an “art centric” mangaka - but his stories are also able to build atmosphere very well. This didn’t work in a single volume release. I’d heard about the Tsunami imprint - it seems like a interesting route for them to go down even though it seemingly bombed. I can see your point about the faces - I never thought of it like that!
I prefer the Spider-Man Fake Red manga. He's my all time favorite superhero, the artwork in it is really well made, & the story is a completely different take on the characters. Too bad part 2 got canceled cuz i really enjoyed it
@@Vinthechad There is a whole MARVEL MANGAVERSE that has been forgotten from the early 2000's by Ben Dunn and various creators. There is a trade paperback that collected the entire series.
I tought it was one of the most amazing Wolverine mini-series ever. The art was different enough to be a breath of fresh air and it fit the apocalyptic future theme. I also loved the story, even if it was really simple, or should i say, sparse/almost no dialogue. But because i loved the main plot point, it didn't bother me. I tried to see it as if it was a silent movie or as if i was watching someones point of view of the events, but not necessarily their words. I mean, Wolverine; time travel (although i admit that part was weird, because if she could time travel, why not time travel back to a point where they could do something about the creatures? I don't remember if they explained that in the book.); Nano tech like lethal creatures; them being vulnerable to Adamantium was a really good touch too. I loved it. But i can see how someone wouldn't. It's not everyone's cup of tea. When i first watched it, it took me a while to get used to the art style.
I’m glad you enjoyed it. For me, I just felt it was a let down for a Wolverine comic, and a letdown for a Nihei manga - but I’m glad that some people can appreciate it!
That’s a bit disappointing to hear considering I’ve been waiting months for this to release and the cover just looks so fucking dope. I’ll probably still pick this up just to have it and do my own review but damn.
Some people (maybe you) will really enjoy it! The cover is fire and the majority of the art is really cool - I’d love to hear your thoughts on it though!
After reading this first issue I was quite excited as it felt very 2012 dystopian movie but even though it was only five issues it felt like they were dragging their feet the whole time. The story could’ve been told just as effectively in a 48 page one shot. It also gave off the effect that they had the idea for how they wanted to start the book and how they wanted to end it and had to make up everything in between on the spot. The character designs of the characters from the future were intriguing and gave off the illusion we were about to be introduced to an interesting and fun group of resistance fighters but absolutely nothing is done with them. The robot died fighting the final boss and it was written like we were supposed to care but there was zero set up to make us care. It was an alright comic, just wasted potential at the end of the day
I may be in the minority who liked this little Marvel deep dive into manga. This book influenced me a lot when I finally got to draw Logan for Wolverine: Prodigal Son for Del Rey back in the mid 2000s, especially Logan's design of a slimmer frame and wearing a jacket.
@@TheNerdLounge Yes, I drew Wolverine:Prodigal Son for Del Rey back in 2009. Sadly, only book 1 was released they cancelled book 2 halfway through production. It was an amazing gig though, I got to draw Wolverine in my own style. =)
I am a HUGE Marvel fan ( 1961 -2014 Marvel with some exceptions). I enjoyed Wolverine Snikt. I heard this could be a prequel to Blame!, Noise or Biomega. So Nihei's books could be set in alternate Marvel futures. Cool. I will check them out. 👍👌
just read it now and it honestly feels like a 1 issue comic crossover with the artist and his manga tones sorta with comic dialogue i have a feelings they gave him the story board and he mighta tweaked it a little maybe😂 idk but i do think the art was great and very cool
They reprinted it the week I uploaded this video. I also mentioned during the video that this was coming off the back of Blame! and was released in 2003….
That is the correct pronunciation. It’s supposed to simulate the sound of Killys gun - reflective of how it is spoken in Japanese rather than the word “Blame”.
@@michaelmessenjah don’t really want to get involved (don’t know enough about either) - it’s just a really weird statement to make on a video about Wolverine?
@@TheNerdLounge Kids in America don't know how to really work . I am just stating facts. Japn is better end of discussion. As long as America has a school system America will be involved facts are facts not meant to be wired .
I think something that is important to mention is that Nihei is known more for his complex art style, and not for his ability to tell great memorable stories. I bought this for the art and it delivered.
Something else to take note of is that this was part of Marvel's failed 'Tsunami' imprint, the goal was to take classic Marvel superheroes comics and make them more appealing towards manga readers, many of the artists were given up to 13 issues to work with, the Venom comic got 18, meanwhile the Emma Frost comic only came out as a single issue. Also strangely Tsutomu Nihei appears to be the only actual Japanese artist that they managed to get on board. 'Tsunami' only lasted from 2003 to 2004.
Also unrelated, but i think the way Nihei draws faces is actually very cool, and it's a good thing to distinguish yourself from other artists and stand out, imagine if everyone drew the same way? I remember finding his style a bit off-putting at first, but then i actually really started to like it, the cold, dead, expressionless features fit the equally surrealistic horrors of the worlds he make up.
Firstly, thanks for the very well put together comment!
Nihei is most definitely an “art centric” mangaka - but his stories are also able to build atmosphere very well. This didn’t work in a single volume release.
I’d heard about the Tsunami imprint - it seems like a interesting route for them to go down even though it seemingly bombed.
I can see your point about the faces - I never thought of it like that!
Yeah I felt the art worked perfectly for the sort of story they wanted to tell
hard disagree - this comic is awesome.
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Can you elaborate on why you liked it?
Ehhhhh its alright but nothing wolverine hasn't already done
Literally just picked up my copy today and am so excited to read it even after this review
I’m glad you’re excited! I hope you enjoy it!!
I prefer the Spider-Man Fake Red manga. He's my all time favorite superhero, the artwork in it is really well made, & the story is a completely different take on the characters. Too bad part 2 got canceled cuz i really enjoyed it
There’s a Spider-Man Manga? Might have to read this….
@@Vinthechad There is a whole MARVEL MANGAVERSE that has been forgotten from the early 2000's by Ben Dunn and various creators. There is a trade paperback that collected the entire series.
I tought it was one of the most amazing Wolverine mini-series ever.
The art was different enough to be a breath of fresh air and it fit the apocalyptic future theme.
I also loved the story, even if it was really simple, or should i say, sparse/almost no dialogue. But because i loved the main plot point, it didn't bother me. I tried to see it as if it was a silent movie or as if i was watching someones point of view of the events, but not necessarily their words.
I mean, Wolverine; time travel (although i admit that part was weird, because if she could time travel, why not time travel back to a point where they could do something about the creatures? I don't remember if they explained that in the book.); Nano tech like lethal creatures; them being vulnerable to Adamantium was a really good touch too.
I loved it. But i can see how someone wouldn't. It's not everyone's cup of tea. When i first watched it, it took me a while to get used to the art style.
I’m glad you enjoyed it. For me, I just felt it was a let down for a Wolverine comic, and a letdown for a Nihei manga - but I’m glad that some people can appreciate it!
Still adding this to my nihei shrine… I’m collecting all the work he’s done in English… his art is just too good
This is no exception! Nihei is beyond talented - deserving of a shrine!
That’s a bit disappointing to hear considering I’ve been waiting months for this to release and the cover just looks so fucking dope. I’ll probably still pick this up just to have it and do my own review but damn.
Some people (maybe you) will really enjoy it! The cover is fire and the majority of the art is really cool - I’d love to hear your thoughts on it though!
@@TheNerdLounge If it’s anything like Abara, I’ll probably enjoy it, yeah. I plan on picking it up next week so expect a review from me soon.
After reading this first issue I was quite excited as it felt very 2012 dystopian movie but even though it was only five issues it felt like they were dragging their feet the whole time. The story could’ve been told just as effectively in a 48 page one shot. It also gave off the effect that they had the idea for how they wanted to start the book and how they wanted to end it and had to make up everything in between on the spot. The character designs of the characters from the future were intriguing and gave off the illusion we were about to be introduced to an interesting and fun group of resistance fighters but absolutely nothing is done with them. The robot died fighting the final boss and it was written like we were supposed to care but there was zero set up to make us care. It was an alright comic, just wasted potential at the end of the day
I think “Wasted Potential” is a perfect explanation haha
I may be in the minority who liked this little Marvel deep dive into manga. This book influenced me a lot when I finally got to draw Logan for Wolverine: Prodigal Son for Del Rey back in the mid 2000s, especially Logan's design of a slimmer frame and wearing a jacket.
@@batangbatugan I’m glad you enjoyed it! Can you clarify what you mean by the 2nd part of your comment? You drew Logan for a comic?
@@TheNerdLounge Yes, I drew Wolverine:Prodigal Son for Del Rey back in 2009. Sadly, only book 1 was released they cancelled book 2 halfway through production. It was an amazing gig though, I got to draw Wolverine in my own style. =)
@@batangbatugan that is absolutely awesome! It’s such a pleasure to meet you, what a cool story!
The manga is great in terms of art but the actual story is kinda okay lmao. It’s pretty basic but cool. I love Logan… my favorite Canadian
Sums up my thoughts haha
@@TheNerdLounge cool concepts but not really executed well. It’s like most of the X-men movies lol
@@DecafisHere yep 10000%
He’s Australian, lol
@@superodfx no he is not lol
I am a HUGE Marvel fan ( 1961 -2014 Marvel with some exceptions). I enjoyed Wolverine Snikt. I heard this could be a prequel to Blame!, Noise or Biomega. So Nihei's books could be set in alternate Marvel futures. Cool. I will check them out. 👍👌
I 100% recommend his other works - Blame! especially. He’s such a talented storyteller - in a way not often seen!
@TheNerdLounge Noted ✅️. I was at my LCS and I saw the large editions of Blame! When payday comes I'll have to get volume 1.
@@afroscifizianzcomix7836 they are expensive to be fair! But lovely presentation in those editions!
I dont mean to be a stickler, but the comic says that the mandates were made biologically from flesh-eating bacteria, not aliens.
Nothing wrong with being a stickler for detail! Thanks for watching so intently!
I looked it up online for a preview and accidently read all of it. I was about to buy it too lol. Very dissapointed.
Well, at least you saved your money!
Just read it. Didnt think it "sucked" per say, but i do feel like there's just something missing. Looks great on the shelf tho 😂
Yeah I can imagine it looks good - is it a large format book?
Deadpool would say "I perfered "The Wolverine" better."
Deadpool’s opinion is often biased….
just read it now and it honestly feels like a 1 issue comic crossover with the artist and his manga tones sorta with comic dialogue i have a feelings they gave him the story board and he mighta tweaked it a little maybe😂 idk but i do think the art was great and very cool
It has such a weird vibe to it - like why was this even created? But yeah the art is cool!
It's hardly new it from 20 years ago and only his 2nd series.
They reprinted it the week I uploaded this video. I also mentioned during the video that this was coming off the back of Blame! and was released in 2003….
It doesn’t suck!
Everyone should give it a go :)
I don’t disagree, gotta use that clickbait sometimes haha!
Yes, it was very meh. I have a feeling it's an acquired taste.
Me too :D
Lil mabu?
No? I can’t rap like that :/
Bro really pronounced it "blahm"
That is the correct pronunciation. It’s supposed to simulate the sound of Killys gun - reflective of how it is spoken in Japanese rather than the word “Blame”.
He dun got you
The book sucks just like America's school system sucks compared to Japan.
Ummmmm ok?
@@TheNerdLounge Who has a better education system?
@@michaelmessenjah don’t really want to get involved (don’t know enough about either) - it’s just a really weird statement to make on a video about Wolverine?
@@TheNerdLounge Kids in America don't know how to really work . I am just stating facts. Japn is better end of discussion. As long as America has a school system America will be involved facts are facts not meant to be wired .
Already bad huh
Already? What do you mean aha
this guy is joking ITS GREAT GO BUY N READ IT
If you think you’ll like it, definitely go pick it up! I’m definitely not trying to stop anyone who may enjoy it - just giving my thoughts :)