This limited series is based on the true story of Admiral Yi Soon Shin, a Korean naval commander who saved his people from Japanese invasion forces during the Imjin War (1592-1598). Much like the Nazi's during World War II, the Japanese were known for having little remorse for the innocent civilians of Korea. They raped women, enslaved children and killed elders. All that stood against them was one man who could not be defeated in battle.
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An American comic book writer that graduated from Columbia College Chicago in 2006.
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Onrie graduated with a B.A. in Fiction Writing from Columbia College Chicago. YI SOON SHIN: Warrior and Defender is his first comic book.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
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Warrior and Defender,
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This review is from: Yi Soon Shin: Warrior and Defender #1 (Mass Market Paperback)
As a former Marine Corps officer and a fan of military history, I was pleasantly surprised when I came upon this book on Admiral Yi. I am new to the world of graphic novels / comics. I previously associated such books with fiction and fantasy. I am about "reality". Make no mistake, this book is VERY REAL. Mr. Kompan did not create Yi Soon Shin out of thin air. He is introducing our world to a warrior who was a true "hero" through and through. We tend to grossly overuse the term "hero" in today's day and age. 500 years ago in Korea, the term was just and fitting for a man who saved a nation by overcoming insurmountable odds.Kompan and his team do not just tell a story; they recreate history in a visual sense that the reader experiences first- hand. You don't just read about the battles, you witness them...the tactics, the weapons, the ships, the warriors, the violence, the leadership, etc. This story is extremely well researched. The illustrations are nothing less than outstanding. After you experience this fine work, you will have a greater appreciation for the word "hero" and the great Admiral Yi Soon Shin, who exemplifies that term in every sense of the word. I look forward to reliving Admiral Yi's next battle with Mr. Kompan and his talented team. Thank you for bringing this great warrior back to life. Well Done!
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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Yi Soon Shin,
This review is from: Yi Soon Shin: Warrior and Defender #1 (Mass Market Paperback)
This graphic novel is unlike any other. The story is well researched. The artwork is beautiful with vivid colors and beautiful drawings. The book is a tiny gem of Korean history introducing the reader to Admiral Yi Soon Shin. A real hero who fought and won battles that seemed impossible to win. The reader sees the ruthlessness of war not just from a warrior's view but from the people who lived regular lives. The drawings do not shy away from the gruesome reality of battle. This book introduces us to the quiet, thoughtful and brave warrior. I look forward to the next book. Who is Baron Seo?
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Outstanding war epic,
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This review is from: Yi Soon Shin: Warrior and Defender #1 (Mass Market Paperback)
This comic book series is quite an achievement. At a time when every comic book author is clamoring to break into superhero books, the creator of Yi Soon Shin followed his own path. And in doing so, he has developed something quite original. Comics about war are few and far between. Yi Soon Shin is based on a true story that takes place at the turn of the 16th century in Korea, making it a one-of-a-kind comic book series. I admire what clearly must've been a tremendous amount of research to recreate the battles that took place in the 1590s between Korea and Japan. I have no idea if they actually are accurate, but they are written with such detail that they certainly give the impression of being historically valid.First to the art. It's quite beautiful. The few female character (this is a war story after all) are perhaps too sexy and perfect, but other than that, the style is quite amazing. The details of the clothing and armor, the weapons, the ships!, the violence and blood, the explosions are all lovingly rendered. It's quite glorious to read. The writing itself is serious. No exaggerated superhero-ish storytelling here. The author, Onrie Kompan, does a convincing job of recreating feudal Korea. He does use American colloquialisms at times, such as "man up" and "All right boys, let `em have it," which threw me slightly at first. But after following the story for a while, I decided that he had made a good choice going that direction. First of all, we are talking about a translation of what would have been said in 16th century Korean and Japanese. There can't possibly be a true translation of the idioms of something so long ago. Second of all, I came to feel that what was more important was that he was representing the sentiments and actions sincerely rather than trying to mimic something that would vaguely sound like Shakespeare's English. In the end, that would've gotten in the way of the reader enjoying the story and truly following it. Better he took a more natural path that communicated the events. Once I got past that, I felt the writing was outstanding. The story has tremendous suspense and tragedy. Heroism and villainy. Romance and friendship. The dialogue is rendered with both subtlety and boldness. Yet all believable, and amazingly, based on historical records. I'm glad that I didn't discover this series until the first four issues were out because I would've been dying to find out what happens next. These first issues complete one full story arc and apparently there are a couple more arcs to come. I can't wait. Make no mistake, this is not a children's book. The violence is brutal. The author does not sugar coat the war. It is as intense as anything you might find in Full Metal Jacket, Saving Private Ryan or Johnny Get Your Gun. It's as bloody as a John Woo movie but without the "coolness" of the action. Instead, it is rather horrifying and honest. Dark, no doubt about that. This is war, kids. Not play action. I never would've picked up a war comic under normal circumstances, but I'm glad I found this by accident at my local comic book shop. Lastly, I would note that this entire series was pulled off without being supported by a major comic book publishing company. This is quite impressive because the quality of the book is to the highest standard. Someone like Dark Horse or Image Comics should pick this series up. I think there might be a graphic novel collection of these first four issues coming out soon. If you ever watched Shogun when you were a kid or enjoy epic drama then this series is worth your time. Highly recommended.
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