Renowned Mangaka Shuzo Oshimi Designs Variant Cover for Somna #3
Renowned mangaka Shuzo Oshimi has collaborated with DSTLRY to design a variant cover for the final issue of the erotic folk-horror series Somna. The cover will be released on March 27.
Renowned Mangaka Shuzo Oshimi Collaborates with DSTLRY
Renowned mangaka Shuzo Oshimi has partnered with DSTLRY for an exciting collaboration. This unique partnership brings together artists from both companies to create something truly special.
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Oshimi, known for his work on popular manga titles such as The Flowers of Evil and Happiness, has been nominated for the prestigious 2022 Harvey Awards for Best Manga. His talent and expertise make him the perfect choice for this collaboration.
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The first project to come out of this partnership is a variant cover designed by Oshimi for Somna #3, the final issue of the erotic folk-horror series created by Becky Cloonan and Tula Lotay. This variant cover, set to be released on March 27, is sure to captivate fans with its unique artistic style.
Shuzo Oshimi’s Excitement in Designing the Variant Cover
Shuzo Oshimi expressed his excitement about working on the Somna series, which explores the blending of dreams and reality through different artistic styles. Oshimi, known for his ability to create atmospheres of dread and fleeting hope, found drawing the variant cover to be a fun and fulfilling experience.
Somna: A Unique Folk-Horror Series
Somna is an erotic folk-horror series set in a 1600s English village during the witch hunts. The story follows Ingrid, a woman trapped in a puritanical society and unhappily married to Roland, the town’s bailiff and chief witch hunter.
Accusations of murder fly, and Ingrid becomes the target of a shadowy figure. As she searches for the truth, she is drawn to a mysterious being who may hold the key to the mystery or damn her soul.
The collaboration between Kodansha and DSTLRY showcases the diverse talent and storytelling in the world of manga and comic books. Fans can look forward to more innovative projects in the future.
Expanding Boundaries: Kodansha, DSTLRY, and the Manhwa Industry
The partnership between Kodansha and DSTLRY is a testament to the fact that art knows no boundaries. This exchange program not only includes comic books and manga but also extends to the rapidly growing Korean manhwa industry.
Story Inc., the producers of popular Japanese anime Suzume and Weathering with You, have recently announced the launch of the Matrix-inspired webtoon Red Pill Blue Gazer. Similarly, the anime Bones’ Metallic Rouge has announced a webtoon adaptation set to debut in March.
This exchange of artistic ideas and styles provides fans with the opportunity to explore different mediums and storytelling techniques.
In Conclusion
The collaboration between Kodansha and DSTLRY has resulted in an exciting partnership between artists from both companies. Shuzo Oshimi’s variant cover for Somna #3 is just the beginning of this exchange program, showcasing the diverse talent.
With more innovative projects on the horizon, fans can look forward to exploring different mediums and styles in the future.
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