![]() He was originally in this series called "Blazing Comics" published by this company, Rural Home. Some didn't make it out of their first appearance. Which, in the grand scheme, is not that bad a run for that period. The full story arrives on shelves in July, but First Second is also releasing issues digitally on multiple platforms, with the third issue debuting Monday April 14. Though never explicitly rendered as a Chinese-American in his original adventures, Yang and Lieu offer a lighthearted reintroduction firmly establishing Hank Chu as the son of Chinese immigrants in a fictionalized Chinatown. In "The Shadow Hero," a collaboration with artist Sonny Liew, Yang brings new life to the Green Turtle, a Golden Age character that might represent the first Asian-American superhero. Though he often depicts Chinese culture specifically, his chief concern is the broader examination of the immigrant experience. ![]() Gene Luen Yang draws upon his experience as a child of Chinese immigrants in original graphic novels like "American Born Chinese" and the "Boxers & Saints" collection from First Second Books. ![]() These discussions run the gamut in terms of topics, from current projects to classic stories, talking trends, tastes and wherever else the conversations lead. ![]() Welcome to the CBR SUNDAY CONVERSATION, a weekly feature where we speak in-depth - and at-length - with some of the most interesting members of the comic book community. ![]()
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