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Wayward Vol. 1: String Theory Kindle & comiXology

by Jim Zub (Author, Artist), Steve Cummings (Artist), John Rauch (Artist) Format: Kindle Edition
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IMAGE COMICS'S NEW SUPERNATURAL SPECTACULAR!

"If Wayward isn't the next Saga, it will be a damn criminal shame." -Bleeding Cool

Rori Lane is trying to start a new life when she reunites with her mother in Japan, but ancient creatures lurking in the shadows of Tokyo sense something hidden deep within her, threatening everything she holds dear. Can Rori unlock the secrets of her power before it's too late? JIM ZUB (SKULLKICKERS, Samurai Jack) and STEVE CUMMINGS (Legends of the Dark Knight, Deadshot) team-up to create an all-new Image supernatural spectacle that combines the camaraderie and emotion of Buffy with the action and mystery of Hellboy. Collects WAYWARD #1-5.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B015XCCKQ6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Image (March 25, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 25, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 398687 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 137 pages
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  1. Jim Zub

    Jim Zub

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    Jim Zub is a writer, artist and art instructor based in Toronto, Canada. Over the past twenty years he’s worked for a diverse array of publishing, movie and video game clients including Marvel, DC Comics, Disney, Capcom, Hasbro, Cartoon Network, and Bandai-Namco.

    He juggles his time between being a freelance comic writer and a professor teaching drawing and storytelling courses in Seneca College’s award-winning Animation program.

    His current comic projects include Conan the Barbarian, the monthly adventures of Robert E. Howard’s legendary sword & sorcery hero, Dungeons & Dragons, the official comic series of the world’s most popular tabletop role-playing game, and Stone Star, a space-fantasy adventure set inside a roving gladiatorial arena.

    You can find him online at www.jimzub.com and on twitter at @jimzub

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    Zack Davisson

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    Zack Davisson is an award-winning translator, writer, and folklorist. He is the author of Yurei: the Japanese Ghost, Yokai Stories, Narrow Road, Amabie: Past and Present, and Kaibyo: The Supernatural Cats of Japan and translator of Shigeru Mizuki's multiple Eisner Award-winning Showa: a History of Japan, Tono Monogatari, and famous folklore comic Kitaro.

    In addition, his work includes Demon Days: X-Men from Marvel, Wayward from Image, and The Art of Star Wars Visions. He has translated globally renowned entertainment properties such as Go Nagai's Devilman and Cutie Honey, Leiji Matsumoto's Space Battleship Yamato and Captain Harlock, and Satoshi Kon's Opus.

    He lectured on manga, folklore, and translation at colleges such as Duke University, Annapolis Naval Academy, UCLA, and the University of Washington and contributed to exhibitions at the Henry Art Gallery, The Museum of International Folkart, Wereldmuseum Rotterdan, and the Art Gallery of New South Wales. He currently lives in Seattle, WA with his wife Miyuki, dog Mochi, cat Shere Khan, and several ghosts.

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Zac Hanscom
5.0 out of 5 stars Half Image, Half Manga, All Amazing!
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2015
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Wayward, Vol. 1: String Theory is an Image comic that takes place in Japan. Rori Lane is a half-Irish/half-Japanese girl with red hair, magical powers, and a habit of cutting herself. She's followed by cats that turn into sword-wielding turtle-monsters and gets into all sorts of adventures both mundane and supernatural. She lives in near poverty in her uneducated mother's studio apartment, and of course, she meets other people with supernatural powers.

Wayward is an excellent snapshot of Japan in the 21st century, as famed translator Zack Davisson opines in his opening remarks, and Bleeding Cool calls it potentially the next Saga. Unfortunately, I can only see it from the perspective of someone who lived in Japan, and while I enjoyed the detail, structure, and story, not to mention the artwork, coloring, and lettering, I wonder what type of universal appeal it will have. Everyone who's interested in Japan who reads comics should give this a look, and I hope it gets some crossover exposure. ****1/2
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4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoy Manga? Enjoy Western Comics
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2016
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Enjoy Manga? Enjoy Western Comics? If you answered yes to both then there finally is a book for you that isn't one of those atrocious "manga version of some piece of Western Pop media." To say more on the plot would render the description of the book pointless so I will cut directly to the facts that the Art is great and isn't some American manga style knock off crap (if you've been to Deviant Art you know what I mean), the writing is well paced and tells a cohesive story, and it does what a volume 1 should always do: get you to want to see more of the world the story takes place in. Give this one a read.
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Shambalagala
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best Series Out There
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2015
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I just love Wayward! This is a great story with interesting new characters set in a realistic Japan. Wayward is one of the best new series I've read in quite some time. It has interesting characters, great dialogue, and draws you right in. I hold it up along with Birthright, Saga, and Fables as favorite current graphic novels. If you like any of those, I bet you'll enjoy this. The art is just wonderful. I love when an artist really puts everything into it. The colors, the inking, the writing - all first rate.

And you know how most graphic novels switch to a worse artist after the first graphic novel? This one doesn't! The great art continues throughout the second graphic novel, too. Thank you!
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FIG
5.0 out of 5 stars Not to be missed!
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2016
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Stunningly illustrated and beautifully told, Wayward is one e of those comics that are not to be missed. The art is stunning and lavish, the characters are very emotive and lifelike in the way they are drawn and colored and the backgrounds are super detailed yet efficiently drawn. It's one of those books th at is ACHING for a movie deal. It's just stunning
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Anarchy
3.0 out of 5 stars Decent
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2016
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It was pretty interesting, the character powers were possibly the most intriguing but it started to get boring after the first few chapters, I found myself more so skimming through than actually reading it, the story became cliche during certain points.
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Thubelihle Zondi
4.0 out of 5 stars An Interesting Start
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2018
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If anything this is an interesting first volume. There may not be a lot that's too new about the story, "girl goes to new place, girl find out she has powers, girl fights monsters" is hardly a new thing. But the setting and art sets this book apart from the rest, you'll be hard-pressed to find a more beautifully drawn and vibrant setting.

If you enjoyed Saga then you'll probably enjoy this.
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Masterhuskie
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2015
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This is an amazing series. For those who want to catch up to what's going on in it for a great price, this is the book to start with. As an avid comic book reader I can honestly say if you like superheroes and anime, then this is the perfect series for you. Enjoy and happy reading!!
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Jordan
4.0 out of 5 stars Was okay.
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2016
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This has a decently original story line, and while it's not particularly compelling and the characters haven't been too likable or relatable in any way, I thought it was a fun read, if not pretty quick. I think it could be easy to drag this out way longer than it needs to be, but if it keeps the pace it's at and doesn't spread too thin, I'll keep reading it.
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Chey
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful.
Reviewed in Canada on August 15, 2015
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A great comic that I think could end up being the next hit. This comic is like a beautiful meld of manga and american comics. It is based in Japan and mixes Japanese folklore with kids with superpowers. This comic was totally surprising, and I already want the next one.

Pros:
-Amazing art
-Unique plot
-Unique powers
-Interesting characters
-Cool settings
-Cool mix of folklore and modern times.

Cons:
-I don't think the other characters were introduced well enough. Hopefully we will get to learn more about them as time goes on.
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Natt
5.0 out of 5 stars Super-mega-gut! <3
Reviewed in Germany on May 11, 2015
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Das ist zur Zeit mein Lieblingscomic von Image. Es gibt Katzen (Teil der Kräfte von jemanden), Japan und viel Magie: Super gut! Ich kann's kaum erwarten bis Vol 2 raus ist. Die Story ist gut aufgebaut, sodass man am Ende wirklich weiter lesen will, da es spannend ist!
Zeichnung: Sehr schön umgesetzt. Farbenfroh und dennoch nicht zu viel.
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Robert Taylor
4.0 out of 5 stars Pleasantly surprised
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 7, 2023
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Bought as 'vg', arrived fairly quickly, and was pleased with its' overall condition - refreshing to receive
something that has had an honest appraisal, so thanks all round
As for the story, for some reason I have the middle of the tale, so now I can read it in order and keep
a look out for Vol. 6. It happens
Very good though - I particularly enjoy the lessons in Japanese folk-lore at the back - very informative,
and probably worth the price of admission alone
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Mel
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Canada on October 4, 2015
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Pleasantly surprised by the story, and waiting for volume 2!
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JesusIRL
5.0 out of 5 stars buffy meets manga
Reviewed in Canada on May 13, 2017
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Beautiful art, great story that hooks you right away, if you like anime/manga, and buffy the vampire slayer, you may be into this book.
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