NINJAS ON COMIXOLOGY

The 2013 announcements are starting EARLY!!

So! I got some good news for readers! Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa – Beginnings is now available on Comixology! That means that Jetta will be hanging out with the likes of Superman and Wonder Woman on the #1 comic book app system out there today!! If you haven’t tried Comixology, get the free app and download the free preview of Jetta: Omnibus and read away!! Don’t forget to buy the entire 116 page book afterwards tho!

Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa Omnibus 1: Beginnings

Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa - Beginnings

Shianndrea Toshigawa is “The Chosen One” of the Toshigawa Ninja Clan. She is the only warrior powerful enough to save the world from the wrath of the Knave, a demonic samurai army led by her father, Terminus. Although Shianndrea longs for a normal life away from the weight of her destiny, she is hunted at every turn. Taki Sato, one of the most deadly warriors in all of Japan wants Shianndrea dead and the monstrous tracker known as Desai would like nothing more than to restore his honor by breaking Shianndrea and returning her to Terminus. Now this reluctant warrior must cope with the fear of her destiny, a battle to the death and a rumor that another clan member is traitor. Created by Martheus Wade and optioned for a motion picture, “Beginnings” will be the first in a series of Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa digital omnibus collections to be released over the next two years. “Beginnings” collects Jetta: Last Chances (first published in 2003) and Jetta: Crucible (first published in 2009) into one 120 page full color graphic novel. With all new story additions, art and ending commentary, Beginnings brings an entirely new reading experience to these exciting books and provides an excellent jumping on point for new readers who have always wanted to check out one of the most popular female characters in independent comics.

Kunoichi Hime (Ninja Princess)

You may have seen the promotional images we have been placing on Facebook, Twitter and Deviant Art with the caption “Soon”. Well, it’s time to spill the beans. We are excited to announce Kunoichi Hime, the newest story in the saga of the Toshigawa Ninja Clan.

 Fourteen year old Shianndrea deals with the hardships of any normal teenage girl. She’s in love with a boy who is way out of her league and dating someone else. She hates the way she looks. Her teachers are overbearing. And her rival just so happens to be a star pupil who is always willing to make her look bad. But Shianndrea is not like any  normal girl. She is a ninja princess, born into a world of martial arts training and death defying ninja action all in order to safeguard Japan from its evil Emperor. The last thing she wants is to let her clan down.

However, certain forces are moving against her. The Azumi Ninja Clan has their eyes set on capturing Shianndrea and delivering her to the Emperor who is ready to destroy her. They have conjured an Oni (Demon) to make sure that the Ninja Princess does not escape. Now Shianndrea has to stay out of the Azumi’s and their monster’s sights while navigating the trials and tribulations of a teenage girl. All of this and her Ninja Master Test is just around the corner.

“What makes this different from the Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa series?” Well, I’m glad you asked, young reader. This series will be presented initially as a web comic released biweekly. That’s right!! Tune into toshigawa.com every two weeks to see the story onfold! Another thing that sets this series apart from the graphic novels is the story. Kunoichi Hime is set 8 years before the original graphic novel series, Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa, and is about how a 14 year old Shianndrea copes with love, life, and ninja training all while trying to discover what kind of woman she wants and needs to be. “We wanted to do some stories that where a bit lighter in tone. Kunoichi Hime is a fun and exciting read that will entertain, not only current readers on the original graphic novels, but teens and girls who love comics and manga as well”, said writer Janet Wade. “I, for one, am extremely happy with the stories that Janet and Kevin have crafted. I’m looking forward to seeing where they take this next.”, said creator Martheus Wade. “It’s going to be refreshing to turn over the reigns of these characters to someone else for a change.”

 Kunoichi Hime will make it’s debut at Anime Blues Con Winter Remix Saturday, January 19, 2013. We will have with us an exclusive 8 page intro story in print and on sale to kick off the web comic. Don’t miss this opportunity to get this REMIX EXCLUSIVE. We will also have prints and posters to help us celebrate this new beginning to the Toshigawa saga. Kunoichi Hime goes live at toshigawa.com on January 26! Mark your calendars and don’t forget to subscribe for frequent updates!

Writen by: Janet Wade

Illustrations by: A.I.M.I

Cover by: Johanna Tamminen

Edits by: Kevin L. Williams

Colors by: Janet Wade

Color assists by: Marvin Cheveallier

Major announcement next week for our readers!

Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa – Defiance

Jetta: “Breasts.”
Dan: “Wha… What?”
Jetta: “They’re breasts.”
Dan: “Oh! I’m so sorry.”
Jetta: Now, if we’re all finished gawking at my assets, answer my question. What did you call me?

From Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa – Defiance.

This is one of my favorite pages. Not because of the illustration. I can draw better now. lol. But, I love it because of what the page represents. When I first started illustrating Jetta and publishing books, I got a lot of flak for how I drew her. She is a well endowed, beautiful woman. People didn’t sit well with that. She railed in the face of fanboys who where uncomfortable with visualizing her build. So, I wrote this page in our first book in order to address the readers who thought that by reading the book, they would be sexualizing the character. In the page, Dan is the reader and Jetta acknowledges his “wandering eyes” thus clearing the air between the two characters and between me and the reader. Did it work? I don’t know. But it was sure fun trying to clear the air. And I think that Jetta is a stronger character for it.

What do you think?

How do you feel about the imagery of the Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa books? Did this page make you feel easier about having a voulptous hero as the books lead character? I want to hear from you so post away!

The Digital Revolution!

Resistance is futile! You know you want read all the martial arts action that this series brings! Hard kicking, in your face, mama said knock you out action that you have been craving!

Oh yeah… there’s drama too.

Now Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa is offered digitally at:

Got an iPad? Get Our Books!

One of the best ways that I have found to try new books is digitally. And, there is no better jumpping on point to our stories than our digital omnibus that is out RIGHT NOW! Check out Action Lab Comics and Drive Thru Comics to begin your journey to ninja mastery!!

Synopsis:

Shianndrea Toshigawa is “The Chosen One” of the Toshigawa Ninja Clan.

She is the only warrior powerful enough to save the world from the wrath of the Knave, a demonic samurai army led by her father, Terminus.  Although Shianndrea longs for a normal life away from the weight of her destiny, she is hunted at every turn.

Taki Sato, one of the most deadly warriors in all of Japan wants Shianndrea dead and the monstrous tracker known as Desai would like nothing more than to restore his honor by breaking Shianndrea and returning her to Terminus.

Now this reluctant warrior must cope with the fear of her destiny, a battle to the death and a rumor that another clan member is traitor.

Created by Martheus Wade and optioned for a motion picture, “Beginnings” will be the first in a series of Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa digital omnibus collections to be released over the next two years. “Beginnings” collects Jetta – Last Chances (first published in 2003) and Jetta – Crucible (first published in 2009) into one 120 page full color graphic novel.

With all new story additions, art and ending commentary, Beginnings brings an entirely new reading experience to these exciting books and provides an excellent jumping on point for new readers who have always wanted to check out one of the most popular female characters in independent comics.

Front Cover By – Martheus Wade

Written By – Martheus & Janet Wade

Art By – Martheus & Janet Wade

For Readers 15+ & Up (Mature Themes)

The Blues

Here is a sneak peak at “Out of the BLUE”, a book that will debut at Anime Blues Con 2012 and stars convention spokes models, Trixi and Dax! See how the band get’s back together only at ANIME BLUES CON 2012

Illustrated and written by Martheus Wade

Inks by Janet Wade

Colors by Marvin Cheveallier

Edits by Kevin L. Williams

TWO GREAT TASTES!

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Turra Love from the readers

From time to time, we get art from readers of their own renditions of our characters. With the release of Turra: Bombs and Betrayal, we have gotten artwork in from readers of everyones favorite gun slinging ninja. Check these awesome works out!

By Lee Jiles

By Marc Guerrero

Awesome pieces of artwork. Thanks Marc and Lee. Become a reader and join our facebook page! Click the link below and join us on the adventure!