VIZ Launches Assassination Classroom
VIZ Media delivers one of the most popular new manga (graphic novel) series currently sweeping Japan – Asassination Classroom.
This high school alien-teacher in the classroom action comedy by creator Yusei Matsui is rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens and debuts in print under the Shonen Jump Advanced imprint. Asassination Classroom Vol. 1 will carry an MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN. Subsequent volumes for the continuing series are scheduled for print release on a bi-monthly basis.
The digital edition of Asassination Classroom will cost $6.99 (U.S./CAN), across all platforms serviced by VIZManga.com and the VIZ Manga App.
A humorous and action-packed story about a class of misfits who are trying to kill their new teacher – an alien octopus with bizarre powers and super strength! The teacher has just destroyed the moon and is threatening to destroy the earth – unless his students can destroy him first. What makes things more complicated is that he’s the best teacher they’ve ever had!
I like what they’ve done with the cover. The art’s the same as the Japanese version, but the more rectangular shape makes the grin stand out a bit more.
It’s a simple, solid design. I like it a lot.