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Cover of Shadow Warrior (Spider-Man Original Manga) (Spider-man Original Manga, 1) by Shogo Aoki

Shadow Warrior (Spider-Man Original Manga) (Spider-man Original Manga, 1) by Shogo Aoki

by Shogo Aoki

Book Details

Publisher:Scholastic Inc.
Published:2025-09-16
Pages:195
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1546148493

Reading Info

Age Range:3-7

About This Book

A cool new manga format for Spider-Man, one of the most iconic characters of all time! A reimagined Peter Parker, Miles Morales, and Spider-Gwen travel to feudal Japan to take on the Kingpin in this original manga from Japanese writer/illustrator Shogo Aoki! Travel to 19th century Japan, where the Kingpin Wilson Fisk has fled America and established himself as Governor of Edo. Peter Parker, Miles Morales, and Ghost-Spider are hot on his trail. But the Kingpin has a trick up his sleeve: He's brou

Our Review

This fresh Spider-Man adventure presents the iconic web-slinger in authentic manga format, blending American superhero action with Japanese visual storytelling traditions. Young readers follow Peter Parker, Miles Morales, and Spider-Gwen as they pursue the villainous Kingpin Wilson Fisk through 19th century Edo Japan, where he's established himself as governor. The graphic novel format makes this superhero tale particularly accessible for early readers who thrive on visual narratives and dynamic panel layouts.

What distinguishes this superhero comic is its cultural fusion, introducing children to feudal Japan's setting while maintaining the familiar characters they love. The manga-style artwork provides clear visual storytelling that helps emerging readers follow the action-packed plot, while the historical elements offer subtle educational value about Japanese culture. Children who enjoy action sequences and visual narratives will find this graphic novel particularly engaging, with its unique blend of superhero excitement and cultural exploration creating a memorable reading experience.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction