The Legend of Zelda manga

The Sevenshot Kid · 03-28-2010, 12:49 PM

Being the huge Zelda fan that I am, I found myself unable to pass up the OoT manga when I stumbled upon it in the local book store. I expected it to be an okay adaptation but I was pleasantly surprised to find that it actually improved upon the storyline. On my next trip I made sure to pick up Majora's Mask and A Link to the Past.

Anyone else reading these?

Kyanbu The Legend · 03-28-2010, 06:12 PM

I didn't even know these existed. If they're good, I might check them out one of these days.

Magus · 03-29-2010, 06:00 PM

I read the Nintendo Power Link to the Past a long time ago. I took some massive liberties with the plot, but some of the panels were pretty well drawn, with some great full-page spreads that were very colorful (whereas others looked like a kid drew them, mainly the smaller ones where there were something like 7 on a page...)

Obviously it is not technically a manga but...wait, I think it was drawn by a Japanese guy. So hey it is a manga then!

phil_ · 03-29-2010, 06:32 PM

I read the Minish Cap manga before I ever considered playing the game. It was pretty cool; gave the overall story but left enough out that it was worth playing the game for the rest (well, that and the actual game part).

However, I think my favorite is the 4-panel comics for Wind Waker. That Link's so goofy.

The Sevenshot Kid · 03-29-2010, 10:35 PM

The art in the new LttP is amazing but I'll always enjoy the original by Shotaro Ishinomori because of how whimsical it was. I highly recommend both.

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Magus Archer and Armstrong vs. the World Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 7,164	I read the Nintendo Power Link to the Past a long time ago. I took some massive liberties with the plot, but some of the panels were pretty well drawn, with some great full-page spreads that were very colorful (whereas others looked like a kid drew them, mainly the smaller ones where there were something like 7 on a page...) Obviously it is not technically a manga but...wait, I think it was drawn by a Japanese guy. So hey it is a manga then! __________________ The Valiant Review

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phil_ Just sleeping Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: At home, probably in bed. Posts: 6,482	I read the Minish Cap manga before I ever considered playing the game. It was pretty cool; gave the overall story but left enough out that it was worth playing the game for the rest (well, that and the actual game part). However, I think my favorite is the 4-panel comics for Wind Waker. That Link's so goofy. __________________ Be T-Rexcellent to each other, tako.