After getting bored of the comics with long back stories and 50 odd years of continuity, I asked around here, on The Escapist, for something shorter and fun. And then I was told about Empowered.
Empowered is bought to us from the mind of Adam Warren, who's worked on titles such as Iron man, X-men, Fantastic Four and Exalted. So what?s it about? Empowered is an American manga about a super heroine, with a super suit that grants her powers (like super strength and the ability to shoot lasers from her hands), but its paper thin, and tears easily. And when it tears, she looses her powers. So you can see the manga influences.
As far as structure goes it?s a series of short, self contained stories. Most opening with Empowered tied up in her tattered costume. She lives with her boyfriend, an ex henchman, and her friend, a ninja. Oh and a demon overload trapped in an alien belt. But if you can get past the costume tearing and sex, then you'll find a protagonist who is charming, sympathetic and one of the most likable characters out there. She couldn't do that alone though. The supporting cast is a collection of fun, silly and down right strange heroes and villains. For example, one hero got his powers from a venereal diseases after having sex with an alien princess...I know right.
The art is really wonderful too look at. Warren's manga style is full of life, but doesn't do the stuff that manga does, which may alienate people who aren't really into manga.
In the end, I'd recommend it to people who like both manga and super hero comics. It has elements that appeal to both fan bases. But if you like stories about a protagonist who is genuinely loveable, and makes you go "awwwwwww :3" then give Empowered a try.
Empowered is bought to us from the mind of Adam Warren, who's worked on titles such as Iron man, X-men, Fantastic Four and Exalted. So what?s it about? Empowered is an American manga about a super heroine, with a super suit that grants her powers (like super strength and the ability to shoot lasers from her hands), but its paper thin, and tears easily. And when it tears, she looses her powers. So you can see the manga influences.
As far as structure goes it?s a series of short, self contained stories. Most opening with Empowered tied up in her tattered costume. She lives with her boyfriend, an ex henchman, and her friend, a ninja. Oh and a demon overload trapped in an alien belt. But if you can get past the costume tearing and sex, then you'll find a protagonist who is charming, sympathetic and one of the most likable characters out there. She couldn't do that alone though. The supporting cast is a collection of fun, silly and down right strange heroes and villains. For example, one hero got his powers from a venereal diseases after having sex with an alien princess...I know right.
The art is really wonderful too look at. Warren's manga style is full of life, but doesn't do the stuff that manga does, which may alienate people who aren't really into manga.
In the end, I'd recommend it to people who like both manga and super hero comics. It has elements that appeal to both fan bases. But if you like stories about a protagonist who is genuinely loveable, and makes you go "awwwwwww :3" then give Empowered a try.