YAN Series

The Eisner nominated series returns for its explosive Season One finale.

From the award-winning writer of Oldmen and The Hidden Level, Follow Tieh-Hua’s quest for vengeance in this thrilling sci-fi horror. Packed with intense action, supernatural elements, and dark mysteries.

Yan Volume 3 plunges deeper into a web of supernatural intrigue and relentless revenge. Chang Sheng’s masterpiece has been nominated for two Eisner Awards (Best Writer/Artist and Best U.S. Edition of International Material – Asia), and it’s now coming to its climax in the Season One finale.

Tieh-Hua, having made strides in avenging her family, now faces new, shocking revelations about the brutal murders that shattered her life. Her quest for justice becomes more complicated as she grows closer to Higa-Mirai, a powerful ally with the ability to foresee the future.

Detective Lei, thrust into the chaotic world of the supernatural, finds himself grappling with forces beyond his understanding. As he partners with Tieh-Hua, he uncovers unsettling truths about the authorities, questioning whether they are truly fighting for justice. Meanwhile, Tieh-Hua allies with a mysterious figure who can manipulate time and space. Though this ally has risked their life to aid her, their true intentions remain uncertain.

This volume intensifies the blend of sci-fi and horror, showcasing Chang Shang’s masterful storytelling and intricate world-building. Fans of Shang’s previous works, such as Oldman and The Hidden Level, will find Yan a gripping continuation of his signature style, combining intense action, dark mystery, and supernatural horror. The richly detailed artwork and complex narrative make this volume a standout addition for those who enjoy solving intricate mysteries and experiencing thrilling genre twists.
This is also one for the collectors, as the wonderful illustrations within this book, larger than most manga, are adorned by a striking cover and stunning French flaps.

With gruesome murders, supernatural forces, and unlikely alliances, Yan Volume 3 promises a captivating and blood-soaked instalment in this spellbinding series.

Nominated for two Eisner Awards, the Yan series continues with even more destructive battles and heart-wrenching moments.

From the award-winning writer of Oldmen and The Hidden Level, Chang Shang, comes a Sci-Fi thriller like no other.

The chaos continues in the Eisner-nominated series with Yan Volume 2, as award-winning writer and artist Chang Shang delivers a second thrilling sequel in the unnerving and gripping series that has earned two Eisner nominations (Best Writer/Artist and Best U.S. Edition of International Material – Asia). 

Tieh-hua’s trail of destruction grows, as she pursues the bloody path of vengeance. However, the more bodies that drop means the more clues for Detective Lei who is hot on her heels.

Chang Sheng once again toys with existential questions by throwing the detective even deeper into the world of the supernatural. While tracing the steps of Tieh-hua, who has returned from the dead, he also delves into the past to solve the crimes that set off these extraordinary events.

Now that Tieh-hua has got to grips with her reincarnation and the world of the living, she has become increasingly powerful and formed strong bonds with the likes of her companion Higa Mirai. The chess prodigy has also been able to hone her power of precognition alongside her fearsome ally.

For fans of Chang Shang’s acclaimed works like Oldman and The Hidden Level, Yan Volume 2 showcases the talented creator’s versatility, as he blends Sci-Fi with a traditional horror story. This is also one for the collectors, as the wonderful illustrations within this book, larger than most manga, are adorned by a striking cover and stunning French flaps.

As readers are once again consumed by the carnage of Yan, this second volume ventures further into the small space that sits between reality and the supernatural. Where readers and characters are forced to understand whether revenge can quench one’s bloodthirst, and whether the other-worldly can be held accountable to the rules of our world.

An Eisner-nominated series from the award-winning writer of Oldmen and The Hidden Level, Chang Shang now delivers an action-packed and genre-bending thriller.

Compelling characters and a suspenseful story force readers to choose between order or the supernatural, and peace or vengeance.

Immerse yourself in a riveting tale of mystery and horror with Yan Volume 1, a masterpiece nominated for two Eisner awards.

From the award-winning writer and artist Chang Shang, Yan earned the Eisner nominations for Best Writer/Artist and Best U.S. Edition of International Material – Asia. 

Embark on a journey of suspense and action, as the mystery of Yen Tieh-hua’s return leaves a trail of death and destruction. Despite having been declared dead ten years prior, in prison records, she is now back and seeking vengeance for her family’s massacre, the same crime that she was imprisoned for.

Accompany Detective Lei on his mission to shine a light on cold cases from the past, so he can solve current crimes and murders. We also witness the detective’s struggle to grasp the supernatural revelations that he comes across throughout his investigation.

This is no ordinary horror story, with a savage monster for readers to hate and fear. While she may be feared, we learn so much more about Yen Tieh-hua and her companion Higa Mirai (a chess prodigy who possesses the power of precognition) on their violent quest for justice.

For fans of Chang Shang’s acclaimed works like Oldman and The Hidden Level, Yan Volume 1 offers a new side to the creator’s innovation through a thrilling blend of genres, combining Sci-Fi concepts with a traditional horror story. This is also one for the collectors, as the wonderful illustrations within this book, larger than most manga, are adorned by a striking cover and stunning French flaps.

Yan Volume 1 also poses the reader with moral dilemmas throughout. Amidst the action-packed battles, tense moments of dread, and intricate puzzles and mysteries to be solved, readers must decide whether they accept one’s motives for revenge, or if the supernatural should be shunned to maintain peace.