The About.com website has posted an interview with Jason Thompson, former editor of the Shonen Jump Magazine and Eisner-nominated author of manga: The Complete Guide, and animator/illustrator Victor Hao about their shonen-manga inspired King of RPG's graphic novel. Del Rey will publish the grapich novel on January 19.
In the interview, They are talking about how their love of role playing games and shonen manga led them to create this. They also gave the list of the specific shounen manga titles that influenced their work, and its ''geek humor'' and in- jokes which both console and tabletop RPG. They also discussed the process of creating the novel and gave tips to aspiring artist.
The duo confirmed that a second volume is already in the works, with the script currently going through the finalization stage for a tentative release date of spring 2011.
In the interview, They are talking about how their love of role playing games and shonen manga led them to create this. They also gave the list of the specific shounen manga titles that influenced their work, and its ''geek humor'' and in- jokes which both console and tabletop RPG. They also discussed the process of creating the novel and gave tips to aspiring artist.
The duo confirmed that a second volume is already in the works, with the script currently going through the finalization stage for a tentative release date of spring 2011.
