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That’s A Mighty Big Kraken You Got In That There ‘LEGACY OF THE LOST’ Issue Three Preview!
If you like “PRINCE OF PERSIA”, “CLASH OF THE TITANS”, and really big squids then boy do i have a preview for you! Tomorrow marks the last issue in muli-Eisner Award nominated writer Ian Edginton’s gothic re-imagining of the “ALADIN” tale with “LEGACY OF THE LOST” from publisher Radical Entertainment. The last issue boasts some serious action as well as a variant cover from legendary sci-fi and occult artist Luis Royo (“HEAVY METAL”)! Read on for the 9 page preview and all the details!
WRITTEN BY: Ian Edginton
ILLUSTRATED BY: Stjepan Sejic
LETTERS BY: Richard Starkings, Jimmy Betancourt
COVERS BY: Luis Royo, Clint Langley, Clayton Crain
“The amazing conclusion to multi-Eisner nominated writer Ian Edginton’s retelling of the classic Arabian fable! With Aysa, the Djinn of the Ring, Aladdin seeks help from the Queen of Sheba, sorceress and ex-wife of the evil sorcerer Qassim. As Aladdin learns the secrets of his Aramaspi ancestors and their ability to rewrite the world through the power of the Dreaming Jewel – a vast diamond cleaved with nine million facets – Qassim draws closer and closer to victory and armageddon. It all comes down to this: the battle in the lost kingdom of the Aramaspi between Aysa, the fabled Djinn of the Ring, and her husband Rhaz, the all-powerful Djinn of the Lamp. Can Aladdin and Sinbad brave the secrets and perils of the Aramaspi lineage to rescue Princess Soraya and save the world?
Featuring covers by Luis Royo (Heavy Metal), Clint Langley (Sláine) and a special 1:10 incentive cover from Clayton Crain (X-Force).”
“ALADIN: LEGACY OF THE LOST” Issue #3 Drops Tomorrow From Radical Entertainment! (MSRP-$4.99)
The supernatural world of Korean folk horror movie Exhuma grows larger with the arrival of prequel spinoff webtoon Maengjong this weekend, Variety reports today.
Naver Webtoon debuts Maengjong on May 30.
The series hails from Haemuri (Olgami) and will trace the high school origins of how shaman duo Hwarim and Bonggil, played by Kim Go-eun and Lee Do-hyun in the 2024 film, came together to face occultish threats.
The story is set to begin when “Hwarim, who has been concealing her identity following a childhood encounter with a snake spirit called Jin, crosses paths with Bonggil at their school.”
Variety notes that Exhuma director Jang Jae-hyun participated in the project’s early concept stage.
“We are presenting ‘Maengjong,’ a new series capturing the appeal of the horror-occult genre, ahead of the full summer season,” said Lee Jeong-geun, Naver Webtoon’s Korea webtoon content leader. “With the high school story of Hwarim and Bonggil, who left a strong impression in the film ‘Exhuma,’ enhanced by Haemuri’s characteristic tense direction, we expect it will be a welcome work for genre fans.”
“It is meaningful that the spin-off story of ‘Exhuma,’ loved by many audiences, expands by meeting the new grammar of webtoon,” said Lee Hyeon-jeong, managing director of the film business division at Showbox, which distributed the film. “We hope it will be a fresh experience for both film fans and webtoon readers.”
Exhuma was a breakout hit in 2024, becoming the first Korean occult film to surpass 10 million ticket buyers and the country’s highest-grossing film of the year. I wrote in my review that “the intricately woven Exhuma delivers one of the year’s biggest surprises in horror so far.”
The bond between Hwarim and Bonggil was one of the film’s highlights, making this prequel webtoon a must for fans.
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