Hiroyuki Takei And Stan Lee Presents Ultimo
April 19th, 2008 by Neil | 5 comments
The Editor-in-Chief of Viz Media's Shonen Jump magna magazine, Mark Weidenbaum, lead the press conference today at the NYCC. On the panel were Ultimo's creators, Stan Lee and Hiroyuki Takei, along with a translator.
One obsticle to the crafting of this comic book was the fact that Stan does not speak Japanese and Hiroyuki does not speak English. Stan sent his story idea to Hiroyuki who re-worked it to fit into Japanese story telling style and then sent it back to Stan who made further changes. This back and forth continued several times until Ultimo was ready to be unveiled to the world. This title then represents an amalgamation of American and Japanese styles, hopefully representing the best of both and offering great appeal to all audiences. Hiroyuki explained the principle difference being that Ultimo has a more narrative style than traditional magna, a medium he has risen far in.
There is no set date yet for Ultimo's American debute, though the panelists agreed that presenting the story in serialized installments in Shonen Jump is a priority. Weidenbaum explained that the only real obsticle is the present space limitations of the magazine. Recently there have been issues that have run over 400 pages and all concerenced in this new venture want to ensure that Ultimo is prominently featured.
Stan has great hopes that Ultimo will run along time and build such a large and loyal following that he will naturaly expand into other media, such as TV and movies. Hiroyuki explained that though the particular adventure Ultimo is on does have an ending, there is nothing to stop the character living on in story after story. It is only when all the characters in a book have fulfilled their purposes and goals that a magna comes to an end.
Interestingly, one of the characters featured in this title is based on Stan. The character's name? Dan.
Source: Anime News International
Tags: viz media, comic convention, comics, manga, ultimo, stan lee, hiroyuki takei (add tags)
Comments
So...Stan Lee is still alive? What is that guy, like 500 years old?
As far as the manga thing goes, I'm not sure how I feel about that? Stan Lee isone of the great names in American Comics, while Hiroyuki Takei is the same to the Japanese. I really don't see how a joint venture fro the both of them will work out. It's leaving me a bit skeptical.
As far as the manga thing goes, I'm not sure how I feel about that? Stan Lee isone of the great names in American Comics, while Hiroyuki Takei is the same to the Japanese. I really don't see how a joint venture fro the both of them will work out. It's leaving me a bit skeptical.
by CoreyBato on April 19th, 2008
Oh lawd. Many barriers to overcome.
So any more than the bare bones of the story? Seems interesting. Wonder what type of artwork is gonna surface hmm?
Who is Stan btw? :o
So any more than the bare bones of the story? Seems interesting. Wonder what type of artwork is gonna surface hmm?
Who is Stan btw? :o
by sarcaustic on April 20th, 2008
Stan Lee created... Marvel? Comics I think.
by Corpse on April 20th, 2008
I see. Thanks yo.
Okay three guesses!!
1) God/ religion
2) Corruption of morality
3) Overwhelming odds.
Three of mine on what the storyline may revolve around.
Okay three guesses!!
1) God/ religion
2) Corruption of morality
3) Overwhelming odds.
Three of mine on what the storyline may revolve around.
by sarcaustic on April 20th, 2008
Oh wow! Hiroyuki Takei, huh?
Never heard of him.
Never heard of him.
by CrystalDragonJesus on April 21st, 2008
