Yi Soon Shin (comic)

YI SOON SHIN is a historical fiction fantasy graphic novel comic book by Onrie Kompan, self-published since 2009. The 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 in the Joseon Dynasty (1592-1598).[1][2] Similarly to Frank Miller’s 300, elements of the story are sensationalized.

YI SOON SHIN (comic)
Publication information
PublisherOnrie Kompan Productions
Genrewar fiction, historical fiction, drama, fantasy comics
Publication date2009
Creative team
Created byOnrie Kompan, David Anthony Kraft
Artist(s)Giovanni Paolo Timpano, El Arnakleus, Adriana De Los Santos
Letterer(s)Joel Saavedra

Publication history

YI SOON SHIN was first released as a 24-page comic book titled Warrior and Defender #1 on 12/3/09.[3] Over the next two years three additional comic books in the first story arc were released, and subsequently republished in a hardcover graphic novel of the same name on 6/1/12. The collected graphic novel featured interviews, concept art, and an inspirational foreword written by Stan Lee.[4]

The Fallen Avenger story arc, still in production,[5] has been released on a semi-regular yearly basis. The most recent release, Fallen Avenger #3, was published on 4/24/15.[6] The creators of YI SOON SHIN have confirmed that they intend to release a hard cover graphic novel for the Fallen Avenger story arc once it is completed.[7] YI SOON SHIN has sold over 70,000 copies in the US and Korea to date[8] and is entirely self-published and self-distributed.[9]

Synopsis

YI SOON SHIN is a graphic novel trilogy broken up into three separate story arcs, each containing four chapters. It 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 Nazis during the 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.[10]

References
  1. "Korea.net Interview". Retrieved 2014-08-28.
  2. "Birthday Memorial For Admiral Yi Article". Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  3. "Korea Times Special". Retrieved 2014-10-14.
  4. "Pop Mythology Review". Retrieved 2015-09-01.
  5. "MK Entertainment battle of myeongnyang announcement". Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  6. "The Korea Times Article". Retrieved 2015-05-05.
  7. "Culture Junkies Interview". Retrieved 2015-05-05.
  8. "Dong-a Ilbo Article". Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  9. "ComicBook.com Interview". Retrieved 2015-05-31.
  10. "Interview with the Outhousers". Retrieved 2013-08-16.
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