“The fate of three worlds depends on the courage of four friends…The
Battle for Vermonia has begun.” So begins
the story of Vermonia, the Manga series from Rosen/Candlewick.
Beginning with the ‘Quest for the Silver Tiger’ the Vermonia
studio, headed by Saki, tells the story of Mel who is kidnapped by the evil General
Uro and taken prison on another world.
Her three friends: Doug, Naomi and Jim (with the assist from
Satorin: a magical Squelp) go to her rescue, unaware that Mel is not the only
one who needs help.
As the General’s forces spread throughout the galaxy only
the promise of a prophecy concerning four brave warriors fro Blue Star give the
conquered any hope.
It now falls on the heads of Mel, Jim, Naomi and Doug to
make that prophecy come true.
The adventure continues as Doug releases the Silver Tiger,
the remaining friends continue their search for Mel, Naomi release the power of
the Red Phoenix, The Turtle Realm is threatened, the Aqami join the fight and
the Blue Warriors attempt to protect the Pillar of Thunder from General Uro.
Jim and Doug experience the Lake of Wishes and must fight
against what they’ve always wished for, the Blue Warriors split into groups on separate
quests and Jim must defend the last pillar: the Pillar of Wind.
Vermonia is a beautifully illustrated Manga series. Every conceivable magical creature, power and
mystical realm is well throughout and expertly portrayed.
Fantasy and sci-fi fans will enjoy Vermonia as much as Manga
fans.
It’s obvious from the detail and thought that went into the
series that Saki and her studio artists are very proud of their first Manga.