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Hot Toys reveals Riderman!

The latest addition to Hot Toys’ expanding Kamen Rider collection pays homage to one of the most unique heroes of the Showa era – Riderman!

A former elite scientist of the evil organization Destron, Joji Yuki was betrayed and lost his right arm, only to replace it with a cybernetic prosthetic and take up the mantle of Riderman!

Beginning his journey as a rival driven by revenge and known as “The Avenging Demon” Joji Yuki eventually fought alongside Kamen Rider V3 as a hero of justice. With his iconic half-exposed face and versatile “Cassette Arms,” Riderman rightfully earned the legendary title of Kamen Rider 4.

The Riderman 1/6 Scale Collectible Figure has been masterfully crafted based on the appearance of the beloved character in the Kamen Rider V3 TV series. This incredible action figure features a newly developed helmeted head with an authentic likeness of Takehisa Yamaguchi as Joji Yuki. The detailed helmet features a magnetically activated LED light-up function in the eyes and comes with two interchangeable lower faces to capture his different expressions.

Riderman’s costume features a black protective suit with green and white stripes, paired with red chest armor and silver sleeves and boots made of soft vinyl material. A wire-embedded yellow muffler is also included to allow for dramatic, wind-blown posing.

Riderman wouldn’t be complete without his signature weaponry, featuring three sets of interchangeable Cassette Arms: the devastating Power Arm, the Drill Arm, and the highly versatile Rope Arm.

The Rope Arm includes a wire-embedded extension rope and multiple attachments (Hook, Sickle, and Maces), allowing fans to seamlessly recreate his various combat modes! To further enhance display potential, the figure also comes with various interchangeable hands, including a special handshake gesture to recreate his iconic bond with the Kamen Rider V3 1/6 Scale Collectible Figure.

Complete your Showa era Kamen Rider display and honor the legacy of Joji Yuki by adding the Riderman 1/6 Scale Collectible Figure to your collection! Pre-orders are open now!

Preview: Kamen Rider Kuuga Vol. 4

Kamen Rider Kuuga Vol. 4

(W) Shotaro Ishinomori, Toshiki Inoue (A/CA) Hitotsu Yokoshima
In Shops: Jan 31, 2024
SRP: $12.99

The all-new explosive fourth volume of Kamen Rider Kuuga! Based on the classic tokusatsu show of the same name, kindhearted Yusuke Godai returns to stave off the Unidentified Lifeform as the insectile superhero Kamen Rider kuuga!
A new wave of Unidentified Lifeform killings is sweeping across Tokyo and only one hero can stop it: Kamen Rider Kuuga! Godai and Ichijo team up to stop a monstrous creature from murdering high school students but Kuuga is struggling with his arcane powers! Meanwhile, the spirit stones awakens the ancient power of Agito, allowing it to escape into the world!

Kamen Rider Kuuga Vol. 4

Preview: Kamen Rider Kuuga Vol. 4

Kamen Rider Kuuga Vol. 4

(W) Shotaro Ishinomori, Toshiki Inoue (A/CA) Hitotsu Yokoshima
In Shops: Jan 31, 2024
SRP: $12.99

The all-new explosive fourth volume of Kamen Rider Kuuga! Based on the classic tokusatsu show of the same name, kindhearted Yusuke Godai returns to stave off the Unidentified Lifeform as the insectile superhero Kamen Rider kuuga!
A new wave of Unidentified Lifeform killings is sweeping across Tokyo and only one hero can stop it: Kamen Rider Kuuga! Godai and Ichijo team up to stop a monstrous creature from murdering high school students but Kuuga is struggling with his arcane powers! Meanwhile, the spirit stones awakens the ancient power of Agito, allowing it to escape into the world!

Kamen Rider Kuuga Vol. 4

Preview: Kamen Rider: Zero One #3

Kamen Rider: Zero One #3

(W) Brandon Easton (A) Hendry Prasetya (CA) Miguel Mercado
In Shops: Mar 29, 2023
SRP: $3.99

NEW COMIC SERIES OF THE FURTHER ADVENTURES OF THE NEW TOKUSATSU TV SHOW KAMEN RIDER ZERO-ONE!
Aruto Hiden is KAMEN RIDER ZERO-ONE! Along with his trusty humagear companion Izu, he’s saved the world numerous times as the insectile superhero! But when his company HIDEN INTELLIGENCE is attacked by the mysterious RAGNAROK, Arturo must not only face the volcanic cluster cell-powered villain but also his own past…

Kamen Rider: Zero One #3

Preview: Kamen Rider: Zero One #1

Kamen Rider: Zero One #1

(W) Brandon Easton (A) Hendry Prasetya (CA) Inhyuk Lee
In Shops: Nov 23, 2022
SRP: $3.99

NEW COMIC SERIES OF THE FURTHER ADVENTURES OF THE NEW TOKUSATSU TV SHOW KAMEN RIDER ZERO-ONE!

Aruto Hiden is KAMEN RIDER ZERO-ONE! Along with his trusty humagear companion Izu, he’s saved the world numerous times as the insectile superhero! But when his company HIDEN INTELLIGENCE is attacked by the mysterious RAGNAROK, Arturo must not only face the volcanic cluster cell-powered villain but also his own past…

Kamen Rider: Zero One #1

Review: Kamen Rider Zero-One #1

Kamen Rider Zero-One #1

I know nothing about Kamen Rider. I’ve seen the character but don’t know the story, powers, really anything. So, going into Kamen Rider Zero-One #1, I was hoping I’d find a comic that balances introducing the character and world to new readers while entertaining long time fans. What It felt like was being thrown into the deep end.

Written by Brandon Easton, Kamen Rider Zero-One #1 is an interesting debut in that it feels like you’ve missed a lot of the story. Arturo has inherited a company from his grandfather and with it some sort of supersuit. There’s others that have similar suits too. Then there’s some beam that downloads the suits powers but also disks to do that as well? It’s all there for these who want to parse the issue but as presented, this is a beginning that feels geared towards those that are familiar with the property.

Kamen Rider Zero-One #1 drops us into the story as Arturo is grilled for the damage that his battles have done, which we haven’t seen. But, he’s thrown into a mysterious conflict with a new villain Rangarok. What is Ragnarok? You can read the comic as Arturo’s assistant explains everything in detail, which feels rather odd since a lot of the characters and concept of the comic itself is not. Kamen Rider Zero-One #1 is plagued by over explanation in some aspects and not enough in other. The fact there’s too much at times highlights the need for more when it comes to the basics of the comic. The new villain is interesting enough and the designs stand out but overall, something doesn’t click here.

The art by Hendry Prasetya is nice. The page layouts really stand out bringing the kinetic feel that manga and anime is known for. The characters look solid, especially Rangarok, as they battle it out in a duel like feel. The comic looks good.

But, looks aren’t everything as Kamen Rider Zero-One #1 has a choppy feel overall like you’re constantly missing details. A mysterious person just stands and watches the battle and is given one thing to say, as if we’re supposed to know who they are. The backstory is explained multiple times but done so in a way that feels like a book report. There’s a stiffness to the narrative that could be part of the charm of the original releases but for a new comic, this is one those new to Kamen Rider might want to avoid.

Story: Brandon Easton Art: Hendry Prasetya
Story: 6.5 Art: 8.25 Overall: 6.75 Recommendation: Pass

Titan Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review


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Preview: Kamen Rider: Zero One #1

Kamen Rider: Zero One #1

(W) Brandon Easton (A) Hendry Prasetya (CA) Inhyuk Lee
In Shops: Nov 23, 2022
SRP: $3.99

NEW COMIC SERIES OF THE FURTHER ADVENTURES OF THE NEW TOKUSATSU TV SHOW KAMEN RIDER ZERO-ONE!

Aruto Hiden is KAMEN RIDER ZERO-ONE! Along with his trusty humagear companion Izu, he’s saved the world numerous times as the insectile superhero! But when his company HIDEN INTELLIGENCE is attacked by the mysterious RAGNAROK, Arturo must not only face the volcanic cluster cell-powered villain but also his own past…

Kamen Rider: Zero One #1

Kamen Rider: Zero-One covers revealed!

Kamen Rider: Zero-One #1 (of 4)

Writer: Brandon Easton
Artist: Hendry Prasetya
Cover A: Inhyuk Lee
Cover B: Derrick Chew
Cover C: Photo (Part of Set Across #1-4)
Cover D: Nahuel Grego
Cover E: Glow in the Dark Nahuel Grego
FC, 32pp, $3.99, On Sale November 23, 2022

NEW COMIC SERIES OF THE FURTHER ADVENTURES OF THE NEW TOKUSATSU TV SHOW KAMEN RIDER ZERO-ONE!

Kamen Rider Zero-One is the first Kamen Rider TV series to debut during the Reiwa period and the 50th overall in the Franchise!

Aruto Hiden is KAMEN RIDER ZERO-ONE! Along with his trusty humagear companion Izu, he’s saved the world numerous times as the insectile superhero! But when his company HIDEN INTELLIGENCE is attacked by the mysterious RAGNAROK, Aruto must not only face the volcanic cluster cell-powered villain but also his own past…

Titan Comics reveals the Kamen Rider Zero-One comic series creative team!

Announced at the Kamen Rider panel at Anime Expo, Hendry Prasetya will be the artist alongside writer Brandon Easton on the new Kamen Rider Zero-One comic series – published by Titan Comics and Stonebot Comics this Fall!

Kamen Rider Zero-One is an originated comic series based on the Tokusatsu TV series Karmen Rider Zero-One – currently airing on Shout! Factory in the US. The Kamen Rider series features various characters who transform using belts, and sometimes other tools, to battle.

Attendees at the panel also received an early sneak peek at Prasetya’s stunning character designs (NOT FINAL ARTWORK) for hero KAMEN RIDER ZERO-ONE, and a brand-new creation for this comic series – its sinister and mysterious new villain, RAGNAROK! 

Kamen Rider Kuuga! First Look At Vol 2 From Titan Manga!

KAMEN RIDER: KUUGA VOL. 1 & 2

(W) Shotaro Ishinomori (Original Story), Toshiki Inoue (Script)
(A/CA) Hitotsu Yokoshima
Publisher: Titan Manga
SC, B&W, 5″ x 7″, 240pp, $12.99/£9.99

Volume 1 On Sale: November 8, 2022
ISBN: 9781787739550

Volume 2 On Sale: January 10, 2023
ISBN: 9781787739567

Kamen Rider Kuuga is a manga adaptation of the famous Japanese TV drama series of the same name, centered around the first incarnation of the Kamen Rider hero for the Heisei Era (the beginning of the 21st century). 

This manga goes beyond the bounds of a normal adaptation and redefines its hero for modern audiences, expanding its universe and connecting it to other incarnations of the bug-eyed hero in a completely approachable way for new readers who haven’t encountered a Kamen Rider story before. It’s a perfect starting point for anyone who wants to know why Kamen Rider is so beloved by people around the world.

KAMEN RIDER: KUUGA VOL. 1
KAMEN RIDER: KUUGA VOL. 2