MAN
AND MACHINE IN THE FIGHT AGAINST THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE IN
SCI-FI
ACTION MANGA BIOMEGA
San
Francisco, CA, JANUARY 26, 2010 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment
industry’s most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and
licensing companies, will debut the cyberpunk action manga series BIOMEGA on
February 2nd. The new series, rated ‘M’ for Mature
Audiences, will be published under the VIZ Signature imprint and will carry a
MSRP of $12.99 U.S. / $16.99 CAN.
Zoichi
Kanoe plunges into the depths of 9JO, a sprawling island city in the middle of
the Pacific Ocean, in search of Eon Green, a girl with the power to transmute
the N5S virus. The deadly
contagion is spreading across the world, turning humans into disfigured,
zombie-like "drones." But
he's not the only one looking for her. Agents of the Public Health Service's
Compulsory Execution Unit are also in hot pursuit, with sinister designs of
their own. Zoichi and his trans-human allies have no time to waste; the
countdown to the apocalypse has begun!
"Tsutomu
Nihei created BIOMEGA with a jaw-dropping, intensely powerful art style that
reflects his background in modern architecture," says Leyla Aker,
Editorial Manager, VIZ Media. "The main characters—the
"enhanced" human Zoichi and Fuyu, the AI in his rocket of a motorcycle—navigate
this apocalyptic landscape in a story that offers pure speed, action, and suspense. Both manga and
American comics fans won’t want to miss this exciting debut!"
Tsutomu
Nihei debuted with the acclaimed manga short story BLAME!, which was nominated
for North America’s Harvey Award and won the Shiki Award in Japan. The
artist also created NOiSE, a manga prequel to BLAME!. His visually striking
Wolverine tie-in SNIKT! was published by Marvel Comics along with a
commission by Bungie Studios for the HALO graphic novel.
For
more information on this title, or others from VIZ Media, please visit www.viz.com.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), is
one of the most comprehensive and innovative companies in the field of manga
(graphic novel) publishing, animation and entertainment licensing of Japanese
content. Owned by three of Japan’s largest creators and licensors of
manga and animation, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha
Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is a leader in the publishing and
distribution of Japanese manga for English speaking audiences in North America,
the United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa and is a global ex-Asia licensor
of Japanese manga and animation. The company offers an integrated product line
including the popular monthly manga anthology SHONEN JUMP magazine, graphic
novels, and DVDs, and develops, markets, licenses, and distributes animated
entertainment for audiences and consumers of all ages. Contact VIZ Media at 295
Bay Street, San Francisco, CA 94133; Phone (415) 546-7073; Fax (415) 546-7086;
and website at www.VIZ.com.
Lori Henderson