Secret Identities: the Asian American Superhero Anthology

[RakuMon]

Sorry for the self-promotion, but I thought I'd post some previews of the forthcoming Secret Identities book coming out in April. And it's available for preorder at Amazon right now!

Below is the official trailer for the book:

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original link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TuX-xJ4MlI&feature=channel

And the first official preview for the story "In the Beginning:"

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original link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXKIfdBt0Vw&feature=channel

 

[RakuMon]

The second preview available is for the story "9066" by Jonathan Tsuei and Jerry Ma:

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Original link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnHnYYnev9k&feature=channel

 

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The Pulse interviews Secret Identities co-editor Keith Chow:

http://www.comicon.com/ubb/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=537445#Post537445

 

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"You Are What You Eat" can be found on Page 116 of Secret Identities: The Asian American Superhero Anthology.

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The story follows a bulimic teenage girl, Ting on her birthday. What she initially perceives as a "gift" from grandma to help with her eating disorder, in actuality begins to expose Ting towards discovering a healthy Yin/Yang balance of food -- with surprising effects.

"Y.A.W.Y.E." was written by Lynn Chen (Saving Face, Lakeview Terrace) and drawn by Paul Wei (Maxwell Wong).

 

[RakuMon]

"The Blue Scorpion & Chung" can be found on Page 63 of SECRET IDENTITIES: The Asian American Superhero Anthology.

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National Book Finalist writer Gene Yang (American Born Chinese) and artist Sonny Liew (Liquid City) explore the "second-banana/manservant/sidekick" relationship inspired by the 1960's "Green Hornet & Kato" dynamic -- which has been ingrained into our pop culture zeitgeist ever since.

 

[RakuMon]

"A Day at CostumeCO." can be found on page 135 of "Secret Identities: The Asian American Superhero Anthology".

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The story follows a Super Mom (both literally and figuratively) as she juggles a hectic outing with her family at the local superhero, big-box store outfitter, CostumeCO.

 

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"THE CITIZEN" can be found on page 56 of "Secret Identities: The Asian American Superhero Anthology".

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The story follows Frank Murakawa, a Sergeant from the Arizona National Guard who was exposed to unknown chemicals during a training accident endowing him with amazing abilities -- turning him into... THE CITIZEN.

Incarcerated for attempting to arrest the former President of the United States for war crimes, The Citizen finds himself released from prison by the new Commander-in-Chief, enlisting his help.

Director and Marvel writer, Greg Pak (Incredible Hercules, World War Hulk, Skaar: Son of Hulk) wrote the story and directed/edited the trailer. The art was provided by Bernard Chang (X-Men, Deadpool, Wonder Woman). Visit: www.PakBuzz.com and www.BernardChang.com

 

[RakuMon]

"S.O.S." can be found on page 93 of "Secret Identities: The Asian American Superhero Anthology" and is parody piece commentating on the topic of outsourcing.

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Visionary Raju "Bobby" Raval, founder of "Superhero Outsource Services" aka "S.O.S." provides a "super" support system for the thrifty Superhero in today's tough economy -- eliminating the costly hassles of sidekicks or extra team members.

Keep an eye out at the end for a certain ill-tempered, cowled knight - whose mood can be best described as "Dark" when Bobby Raval accidentally steps into the frame.

Written by Tanuj Chopra and drawn by Alex Joon Kim, this wonderfully satirical piece is one of the many examples of how SECRET IDENTITIES highlights relevant, world issues by sometimes taking it to the absurd.

"Secret Identities" will be available in stores April 2009 -- or you may pre-order your copy today on amazon.com.

 

[RakuMon]

This Monday, Secret Identities kicks off its booktour in the mid-west with actual copies of the book for the first time! Stop by if you're near!

Mon, March 30:
4:30pm - VONS Comics, West Lafayette, IN.

7:30pm - Purdue University in Fowler Hall, West Lafayette, IN

Tues, March 31:
7pm - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in Noyes 100, Urbana, IL.

Wed, April 1:
1pm - Challengers Comics, Chicago, IL.

4pm - University of Illinois at Chicago

Thurs, April 2:
7pm - Northwestern University, Evanston, IL.

 

[RakuMon]

The eighth and final motion comic preview for Secret Identities: The Asian American Superhero Anthology is for the story "Peril" on page 183. Written by Keith Chow with art by Jef Castro, "Peril" tells the story of Mason Wong whose father is unjustly incarcerated on unsubstantiated espionage charges. Mason must go on the run in search of the weapons that resulted from his father's hidden research in order to clear his name.

 

[RakuMon]

Secret Identities is in stores this week! Be sure to visit your local bookstore or comic shop and request Secret Identities: The Asian American Superhero Anthology today!

The final preview video is a ten-minute documentary short that answers the question, "What is Secret Identities?"

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Secret Identities on ABC News!



"In what respect, Charlie?"

 

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Secret Identities signing at Midtown Comics in Times Square with LARRY HAMA, CHRISTINE NORRIE and CLIFF CHIANG!