3, 2, 1 Action

In this blog I have selected 10 titles that belong to this genre in graphic form targeting teenagers who are reluctant readers.

My focus is to pull them into a story using this genre in visual form focusing on the below mentioned features:
                - comics,
                - adventure stories,
                - translations
                - manga
                - graphic novel

 The subjects in my novels are good and evil, heroes and heroines, supernatural and villains.

 The illustrations are cartoony, black and white, detailed, colorful and bold,

 The writing style is attention grabbing, richly detailed, witty, engaging and dialect filled,

 Tone is funny, atmospheric, offbeat and violent.

 The characters are courageous, sarcastic and spirited.

 Finally the story line is action packed and plot driven. ENJOY !

A Wrinkle in Time

A Wrinkle in Time

Author: Madeleine L’Engle
Illustrated by: Hope, Larson
Publisher:  New York: Farrar Straus Giroux,  2012.
Genre: Action and Adventure Comics Graphic novel
Teen Fiction
Alternative title: Madeleine L’Éngle’s A wrinkle in time wrinkle in the graphic novel

Annotation:The Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L’engle is an action adventure comic graphic novel.
The book is about two off springs Meg and Murray, along their friend trying to save their father across the universe.
In this impossible mission they are made known to a cube notion that empowers them to rescue their father. By leaping as 3 bizare figures namely Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who and Mrs. Which, they overcome the villain who had enthralled the whole planet.
The idea of survival and optimism is reflected in this novels “laughing in the dark” (171), which is a part of this Genre for teens.

With regard to the techniques of the book Larson’s use of colours for illustrations and also has managed to keep them clear and concise in his loose modern drawing style.

This is book 1 of the Time Quintet Series.

Although the author Madeleine L'Éngle is considered a science fiction write due to some aspects of this novel i.e Atmospheric; Suspenseful; Thought-provoking, it could be catogorised under action adventure genre.

Note:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdjShe0ouiw, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus

Young Avengers

Young Avengers

Author: Allan Heinberg,
Illustrator: Cheung, Jim - ill.
Alternative Title: Young Avengers, Vol1 Sidekicks
Publisher information:New York: Marvel Comics 2006.
Genre: Action and Adventure Comic Graphic novel
Teen Fiction

Annotation: This marvel comic book is one in a series of 6 with a new group of young super heroes trying to establish themselves with Iron man and Captain America being in their shadow. 
The author has tried liven the novel by creating these new characters and a start to a new series. Some times funny, fast paced  with some twists however not too complex.

“ and I love the plot in this thing and the way the team builds, and it really is a lot of fun and adventure and superheroing. ” -
Goodreads.

Notes: This volume collects issues #1-6 of the Marvel comic book series Young Avengers.

Big Hero 6

Big Hero 6

Author: Haruki Ueno  
Translation: Alethea and Athena Nibley
Alternative Title: Big  Hero  6 . English
                           Big Hero Six
                           Big Hero Six volume one
Publisher Information: New York, NY: Yen Press 2015; 
Genre: Action and adventure comic Teen Fiction

Annotation: This action and adventure graphic novel is written by Haruki Ueno and translated by Alethea and Athena Nibley and is a part of a series Big Hero 6.

This graphic novel was converted from a movie with a Japanese setting based on 14 year old gifted boy who created a robot that he subsequently uses to find his brother by defeating the enemy.
The author has digressed a bit from the original plot however it should be a popular read among teens as the movie had a successful launch.

The author’s black and white manga style art with art work further enhances action aspect  of the novel

Notes: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=big+hero+6+trailer

Fullmetal Alchemist

Fullmetal Alchemist

Author: Hiromu Arakawa
Translation: Akira Watanabe
English Adaptation: Egan Loo
Publisher: CA :VIZ ,2005
Genre: Action and Adventure Comics Graphic novels Teen fiction

Annotation: This popular series evolves around 2 teenage brothers one with one leg who carryout  dangerous tasks with great skill and intelligence for the government. In this book Arakawa draws readers to it's  suggestive visuals and outlandish concept in the cartoony artwork .There is also a comedy aspect amongst the adventure and action .
“and closer to a typical shonen (boys') quest adventure story” -  Library Journal
This is a continuing on-going series.

Notes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiromu_Arakawa
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=full+metal+alchemist+opening

One Piece: Color Walk 1

One Piece: Color Walk 1

Author: Eiichiro Oda
Illustrator: Martin, Amy
Publisher: San Francisco: Viz Media [2005];
Genre: Action and Adventure Comics Graphic novel Teen Fiction

Annotation: This manga style action adventure comic written by Oda Eiichiro is a modern adaptation of the “One Piece” originally published in Japan 1999-2001 and the fans of this series will be adamant to read this. This story is about treasure seeking pilots and their adventures. 
A drawback of this book is it's confusing content. Readers will find it strange if haven't read the original.
“They will wonder why all of the characters on the front cover are brushing their teeth and, more importantly, why one of them is using a fish.“ - School Library Journal.

Complete with otherworldly artwork full of color and also consists a lot of doing words “smiling, snarling, gesturing, punching, kicking". 

Shonen Jump magazine has mentioned this series since 1997 and is considered very popular universally.
As the best selling manga series all time 345  million copies and the author is being recognised for making a difference in this manga.

Note: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eiichiro_Od

Prince of Persia

Prince of Persia

Author: A. B. Sina,
Created by: Jordan Mechner
Illustrators: Pham, LeUyen - ill. Puvilland, Alex - ill.
Publisher: New York: First Second 2008.: chiefly ill. (chiefly col.).
Genre: Action and Adventure Comic Graphic novel Teen Fiction

Annotation: This graphic novel is based on a video game character. It is based on numerous stories of heroes and heroines with time periods travelling back and forward. With multiple adventure chases, political fascinations and complicated stories filled with adventure and drama, this makes an interesting read.

A movie sequel has also been released  Prince of Persia : The Sands of Time movie.

Two stories synchronise and become one, charming Arabic art, fewer dialogue and  pages of good action tells the tale .

Note: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZ7Li5w2I-k

Solomon's Thieves

Solomon's Thieves

Author: Jordan Mechner
Illustrator: Pham, LeUyen, Puvilland, Alex
Author Information:Jordan Mechner; Artwork by LeUyen Pham & Alex Puvilland
Alternative title: Solomon's  thieves 1, Solomons  thieves . Book one  /
Publisher information:New York: First Second c2010.
Genre: Action and Adventure Comics Graphic novels
Teen Fiction

Annotation: This action adventure comic is of a historical nature depicting France in the 14th century  based on Templar life and their quest to steal treasures .
Written by American video game designer, screen writer and filmmaker is certain to draw readers who likes adventure.  This is the first in this trilogy that contains heroes who are well liked, cowardice villains  and a watch dog plot  that holds the reader’s interest in the adventure itself.

“The artwork is evocative and expressive”  - Goodreads.

The author also has considerable influence in the growth of action-adventure video game genre .

Note: http://www.jordanmechner.com/bio/

Sharaz De

Sharaz - De Tales from the Arabian Nights

Author: Sergio Toppi
Publisher information:Fort Lee, N.J.: Archaia; London: Diamond [distributor] 2013
Genre: Action and Adventure Comic Graphics novel Teen Fiction

Annotation: This Italian translated action and adventure comic graphic novel investigates brutal society where magical powers takes precedence over injustice. Sharaz –De,  main character of the story, is having  to keep a cruel dictatorial king entertained with stories to avoid execution.

Coming from a veteran in the European comic scene contains elegant illustrations printed in an elaborate hard cover with two chapters done using rich water colors thus adding a psychedelic effect . The illustrations in this novel have been subject to praise and is a fine blending of fine art and design. The structure in this book is noteworthy.

Notes:
Translated from the Italian; translator information unavailable.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sergio_Toppi

Barry Windsor

Barry Windsor-Smith Archives: Conan, Volume 1

Author: Roy Thomas
Illustrator: Barry Windsor-Smith,
Alternative title: Barry  Windsor -Smith archives  : Conan , volume 1
Conan , volume one
Conan  : the Barry Windsor -Smith archives  volume 1
Publisher information: Milwaukie, Or.: Dark Horse 2010.
Genre: Action and Adventure Comic Graphic novel Teen Fiction

Annotation: This action adventure comic  collection is more of the early marvel Conan comics and a great way to introduce the character Conan. This is first in a two volume series.
This comic features Conan as a masculine  strong man with heavy might .Although not a recent comic Barry Smith has done some justice to the illustration process after some mishaps in his early works. Barry Smith is credited for providing art for a number of Marvel works. He also assisted Roy Thomas in writing of this novel and was influenced by R.E Howard short stories and their characters.
Conan the Barbarian was ranked seventh on top 10 1970’s Marvels.
This reconstructed edition  is adorned with modern color and the original drawings touched up giving it a good clean outlook. Conan version is slimmer than bulky muscle man.
This comic was made to live action movie in 1982.

Notes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0cxNbz4yKc
barrywindsor-smith.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Thomas

Sinbad

Sinbad The Legacy

Author: Dan Johnson
Illustrator: Naresh Kumar
Publisher: New Delhi: Campfire; London: Frances Lincoln [distributor] 2012
Genre: Action and adventure comic graphics novel

Annotation: This Indian comic reshapes the crookish Sinbad to a tolerant mentor to a prince who is an obstinate teenager. Off on a voyage with Sinbad the Ship loses its course due to Prince Habib’s irresponsible behavior and is forced to abandon its journey and anchor near an island and falling prey to all the dangerous inhabitants in a deathly kingdom. Sinbad despite saving him from these perils also relates to him his past encounters with adventures in order for him to grow up and be a sensible person.

The story meets its motive however the main draw card for the book is artist Kumar’s art work.

This comic categorises mainly under action and adventure, graphic novels and deals with teenage issues such as stubborn, headstrong willful etc. along with an action packed story line and keeps the reader engaged with his writing,

Note: Availability in I-books