Immortal Studios has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the first three issues of Assassin G: A Heroine Reborn, a reimagining of the classic wuxia story Gan Shijiumei.
The comic series hails from creator Payhuan Shiao, whose father, Shiao Yi, penned Gan Shijiumei. The 1970s novel’s eponymous tragic heroine became a pop culture icon across Asia, especially following the release of the 1996 TV series of the same name (English title: Sister Gan Nineteen). Now, her story has been reimagined once more.
Assassin G: A Heroine Reborn is written by Jen Troy and illustrated by Chinese Manhua artist He Tao. The story is set in the 1980s and puts a modern twist on the tale. Here’s the full synopsis, per Immortal Studios:
In Assassin G: A Heroine Reborn, readers follow Margot Gan, codenamed Assassin G, is a veiled killer raised in the lethal Vermilion Pavilion and trained to dismantle the group casting the Jianghu under a fog of evil—the corrupt Seven Cultivations Alliance—one target at a time.
But when she crosses paths with JP Yin, heir to one of those corrupt families, an unexpected admiration sparks. Then something much more dangerous: love.
Kickstarter backers can snag reprints of Assassin G #1-2; the brand new Assassin G #3; prints from various guest artists; process art; interviews with the creators; and more.
Below, check out covers for issues #1 and #3.
“Assassin G was my father’s story. Now it’s in my hands. And soon, it will be the world’s again,” said Shiao in a statement.
Assassin G: A Heroine Reborn will be available via Kickstarter until December 4.
