Aqua Leung [Paperback]

Mark Andrew Smith (Author), Paul Maybury (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 9, 2008

Introducing a new, ongoing series for ages 16 and up that breathes fresh air into the ancient story of Atlantis!
An average boy named Aqua suddenly learns the truth about his origin, including his father's savage murder at the hands of those in fear of his power. He must now begin a journey to take back his father's kingdom from the evil shark king and restore himself as the one, true unifier of the seas. Aqua's adventures include: training under Sonny the fighting fish and the quest for the blue sea flame all which lead him to begin the revolution that will unite the sea as one.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Image Comics (April 9, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582408637
• ISBN-13: 978-1582408637
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 6.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,189,014 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Mark Andrew Smith is an award winning American comic book author and graphic novelist.

In 2004 Smith caught the attention of Image Comics Publisher Erik Larsen and then Executive Director Eric Stephenson who picked up his and Dan Hipp's first comic book series titled the Amazing Joy Buzzards.

Smith is the co-creator and editor of the Popgun Comics anthology. Popgun won the Harvey Award for Best Anthology in 2008. Popgun volume 2 was nominated for Best Anthology of 2009. Popgun volume 3 won the Eisner Award and was nominated for the Harvey Award for Best Anthology of 2010.

Mark Andrew Smith wrote the original graphic novel Aqua Leung, published in April 2008. Aqua Leung was nominated for a Yalsa award for best graphic novel for teens. Also in 2008 Smith wrote Kill All Parents, a 38 page one shot about superheroes whose parents are killed by a secret government program, drawn by Marcelo Di Chiara, also for Image Comics.

In 2009 Smith released "The New Brighton Archeological Society" stemming from a series of short stories in Popgun with artist Matthew Weldon. The New Brighton Archeological Society follows a group of children whose parents are the greatest archeologists in the world. When their parents are lost on an expedition, the children must finish their parents' work, collect the books of magic, and defeat their parents' nemesis. The New Brighton Archeological Society was selected as "Best All-Ages Comic" of 2009 by MTV Splash Page. The New Brighton Archeological Society received two Harvey Award Nominations in 2010.

2010 saw the release of Smith's YA series "Gladstone's School for World Conquerors".

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Art! Cool character, October 29, 2009

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Bruce Leroy - See all my reviews

This review is from: Aqua Leung (Paperback)

AQUA LEUNG is one of the most unique graphic novels to emerge from Image Comics in recent years. Fans of fantasy, monsters and intriguing visual storytelling will find AQUA LEUNG to be an exceptionally imaginative work, driven largely by the off-beat and stylish artwork. Paul Maybury is an obvious up and coming talent in the comic industry, and his strengths as an artist help to separate AQUA LEUNG from the pack. The line work is spontaneous and energetic, and the coloring perfectly compliments the visuals from panel to panel. As a fan of all things fantastic, I found the storytelling within AQUA LEUNG's to be well worth the cover price. The overall package is a very sound and entertaining, and I highly recommend giving this book a try!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting style that leaves you wanting more, October 10, 2009

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M. R. Nelson "M. R. Nelson" (Salt Lake City, UT, USA/ EUA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Aqua Leung (Paperback)

The art is great and the story a page turner. I was able to get through it in one sitting. Since then I have re-read it a few more times.
I would recommend it to fans of graphic novels.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars demand for an award, beautifully crafted story, October 5, 2008

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Karna Mustaqim "Karna" (MEDAN, Indonesia) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Aqua Leung (Paperback)

I've just like two say two thumbs up for this comics. The classical contemporary graphic novel, nope, i would like to stick on 'comics'. it's fun, it's serious, it's dark but colorful, it is Aqua Leung. Nothing else matter.