Rival Schools #1 Scheduled for May 10th Release

[DeceptconMatrix]

According to Diamond's Shipping lists for this week and next week (http://www.diamondcomics.com/shipping/expected_051006.txt), they have Rival Schools #1 Covers A & B scheduled to be released on the 10th.

http://cyberstore.decepticon-matrix.com/images/rivalschools_1a_sm.jpg
http://cyberstore.decepticon-matrix.com/images/rivalschools_1b_sm.jpg

Story & Cover Pics here (http://cyberstore.decepticon-matrix.com/morecomics-rivalschools.php#RS01)

Tyler G

[Sano]

Good to know thanks. E3 news and Rival Schools Issue 1 out on the same week, good week to be a gamer. :smile:

[SCOTT POPULAR]

Good shot! I`ve been waiting on this to come out! Now I gotta find and English Comic Book Store in Tokyo!

[udoneko]

Good shot! I`ve been waiting on this to come out! Now I gotta find and English Comic Book Store in Tokyo!

Have you been to the Comic Store in Shibuya? They carry our SF books there (I was there everytime I am in Japan and they always have SF as their top selling book listed!)

[DVD:madZ]

Whats the difference between Issue # 1 and Issue #1 Power Cel?

[udoneko]

actually, the power cel is cancelled. Theres just not enough order to justify doing it. I feel bad. But theres a minimum QTY to do these and from day 1 when we get the orders, we have been trying to find an alternative way of possibly doing it but there are just no other choice. So we have to unfortuunately cancel it.

[Sammuraiblade]

actually, the power cel is cancelled. Theres just not enough order to justify doing it. I feel bad. But theres a minimum QTY to do these and from day 1 when we get the orders, we have been trying to find an alternative way of possibly doing it but there are just no other choice. So we have to unfortuunately cancel it.
That is a shame, thats a damn good cover too:sad: My only hope Sakura will be on the Tpb cover. However i am glad it finally comes out, i just hope it sells out:wonder:

[hellhound]

actually, the power cel is cancelled. Theres just not enough order to justify doing it. I feel bad. But theres a minimum QTY to do these and from day 1 when we get the orders, we have been trying to find an alternative way of possibly doing it but there are just no other choice. So we have to unfortuunately cancel it.

That's too bad. I was already planning to buy it. Now I don't know which cover to get.

[Sano]

Are you sure Rival Schools comes out this week? Because it's not on my store's list of comics coming out on May 10.

[DeceptconMatrix]

It has now been slated for a May 17 release date per Diamond. Not sure why they changed it:

http://www.diamondcomics.com/shipping/expected_051706.txt

[nortlee]

Nothing new there then.

[Ryu Kazama]

Why am I not surprised? Oh well, I'll stick to X-Men (only cause Udonko once mentioned in a post that everyone focuses on it. I myself am a Spidey dude). See ya.

[Sano]

It has now been slated for a May 17 release date per Diamond. Not sure why they changed it:

http://www.diamondcomics.com/shipping/expected_051706.txt

Thanks! Ah well Killer 7 #3 comes out this week at least, that will have to do for my Capcom comics fix...

Ryu Kazama - No Spider-Man comics come out this week, you're screwed. :rofl: But there's at least one X-Men related title every single week, you should be okay. Mark my words, 52 #1 will own the week if you're a DC head. :smile:

[Ryu Kazama]

I still ned Killer 7 #1 and #2...I don't think my shop actually got them in. Or my brother didn't look properly (does that often unless I text him on the day when he goes to tell him what to look for. Mind you, he has 40+ titles of his own to pick up so meh).

As for Spidey titles. Oh well. I still got some stuff from months before to read through. Castlevania (oooold), Sons of Liberty #4 and 5, City of Heroes, Ultimate X-Men (have about 3 issues to read), Ultimate Fantastic Four (have a few of them too) and some others. Then there's the 11 volumes of Initial D to still go through (stuck on Volume 4, haven't bothered to continue), start Jing, etc etc.

[Sano]

Killer 7 has been an intersting read, I still haven't gotten around to playing the game though, of what I hear it's one of those games you'll either really like or really hate. I'll get around to at least renting it sooner or later. I like how the comic takes place on an alternate earth, how the world would be if certain political events would of been different. Plus the 7 Killers ordeal is cool.

I don't read the Ultimate books too much, just for the fact that I don't want to start Marvel continuity over again in my head, lol! I really didn't care for the Castlevania comic, it just wasn't true to the games at all IMHO. The Metal Gear Comics are all great though. I prefer the manga Jing to the anime, the anime's cool but for some reason it just doesn't capture how great the manga looks to me. A few animes to me are like that.

[nortlee]

I was collecting the Metal Gear Solid comics but since nothing was left out of the TP's I switched to those. I have the 1st signed hardcover version of volume 1 but volume 2's was cancelled so I just have the paperback there.

I like the comics, it's all pretty much straight from the games with a few little additions which sometimes explain more. I'm really not keen on the art style for comic action though, sometimes it's hard to get what's going on.

[Sano]

Man, I was personally hoping for Psycho Mantis to tell Solid Snake in the comic "So you like to play Castlevania games!" like he does in MGS if you have a Castlevania SOTN save on your memory card, but you can't have it all I guess... :sweat:

[Mark Beast]

is it possible to only order one comic and have it sent to my house, or i have to order 6 comics to get them sent to my house? thx.

[bill_rizer]

Man, I was personally hoping for Psycho Mantis to tell Solid Snake in the comic "So you like to play Castlevania games!" like he does in MGS if you have a Castlevania SOTN save on your memory card, but you can't have it all I guess... :sweat:

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[4649]

B&N better get these, I don't wanna have to wait for a trade :(

[Sammuraiblade]

Buzzscope (http://popcultureshock.com/reviews.php?id=5590) just posted the preview of the issue,and i think reyyy's artwork has gotten alot sharper judging by the first 8 pgs. Can't wait to read the rest.:rock:

[Skyler]

so when is this Rival School issue #1 comic book coming out?? and isnt it a bad idea to call Rival School "Rival School"? cause i remember that Rival School's name was change to Project Justice because of the columbine thingy thus capcom probably didnt want to get sue so they change the name to something akward.

[superbadkarma]

it says at the top of the preview -- "Available: 2006-05-17"

that's tomorrow :)

so when is this Rival School issue #1 comic book coming out??

[Nokato]

Buzzscope (http://popcultureshock.com/reviews.php?id=5590) just posted the preview of the issue,and i think reyyy's artwork has gotten alot sharper judging by the first 8 pgs. Can't wait to read the rest.:rock:


REY could always draw that way, its more of a different approach that fits his style, which is why the book will be in b/w as opposed to color. The majority of REY's wor looks better in b/w except for the work the REY himself colors. Just a side note also, REY also has other titles out if others are interested, Under the Oni Press label he is doing, Sharknife, and PENG!, these are amazing books if you happen to catch them. His website if here.

www.REYYY.com

Comics and treats GET!

[CptMunta]

Buzzscope (http://popcultureshock.com/reviews.php?id=5590) just posted the preview of the issue,and i think reyyy's artwork has gotten alot sharper judging by the first 8 pgs. Can't wait to read the rest.:rock:


It's good to see Udon Previews again. I loved getting a sneak peek at the next comic before it hits the shelves down under. Hopefully they get more previews up so we can get a sneak peek at the next Street Fighter comic.

[Sano]

What the... 200 pages!!! DAMN... Batsu looks bad ass in those pages too. Can't wait! 14 hours to go...

[rey]

it's been a long time in the making, but it's finally coming out!!! hope you guys enjoy it-- as a capcom fan and fighting-game enthusiast, i tried to put in a bunch of stuff for fans of the game and fans of capcom. i hope you guys like it as much as other udon books, and also as a new kind of comics experience!!

[thedude.com]

it's been a long time in the making, but it's finally coming out!!! hope you guys enjoy it-- as a capcom fan and fighting-game enthusiast, i tried to put in a bunch of stuff for fans of the game and fans of capcom. i hope you guys like it as much as other udon books, and also as a new kind of comics experience!!


:sad: :sad: :sad: ............

[Serp's Attorney]

What the... 200 pages!!! DAMN... Batsu looks bad ass in those pages too. Can't wait! 14 hours to go...

wtf!!! 200 pages?? Is that a typo? How is that possible, especially at only $5??

[rey]

the issues are 40 pages each, that must be a typo.

thedude- i didn't mean to make u cry, sorry darling

[Sano]

Ah, not 200 pages. I was worried for a second that given the 200 page length this was just a one shot, thank goodness!

[Sano]

Great issue Rey! I like the little touches like the Ken poster and the kid playing with a GBA. Also that fight was long the way I like my fight scenes! RS is looking like it will be the Teen Titans or New Mutants of the SF comic world and I'm loving it! More please!

I did notice one mistake though. That guy who is eating the apple and talking to Hinata is weating a tie in only one panel. Other than that it's perfect!

I also want to say that unlike a slew of non Japanese made black and white mangas this book actually has a good use of black and white and grays and a much better use of inks than other stuff. I hope the industry takes notice...

Other things - So is the Onimusha manga coming out May like the ad says?

And GASP! What be this SF Legends comic coming in August with art from Omar Dogan? Is it going to be SF story one shots with Sakura being first? Spill the secret, arg!!!

[Madskills1182]

Great issue. Picked up both covers today. Art is nice. Disappointed that it is in black and white though. Street Fighter and Darkstalkers comics spoiled me.

[Daidoji Kage]

The good: Fun to read.:wgrin:

The bad: Black and White? Blech, no thanks. If I want to read manga, wait, I don't want to read manga.

[Bass X0]

how does the artwork compare to the rival schools shorts in the street fighter comics?

i found the style of artwork there to be kinda dumb.

[Sammuraiblade]

how does the artwork compare to the rival schools shorts in the street fighter comics?

i found the style of artwork there to be kinda dumb.

The mini shorts were sub-par compared to the full bulk of this issue.

Stats:

Mini + rushed=crap

Main book + more time=worth buying

[Hokuto no Jeffro]

The mini shorts were sub-par compared to the full bulk of this issue.

Stats:

Mini + rushed=crap

Main book + more time=worth buying
Yeah, I find the art to be really good, much different from what most comics offer. BTW, Rey has ADD and I love it.:lovin:

[Skyler]

ok, i dont no if im color blind or not, but Rival School #1 was in black and white. if there really was no color touching, then i want my money back. i didnt pay $5 bucks for a colorless comic book cause i woud've gone out and got me a Trigun manga instead.

Why do every character intro always starts out with a fight scene of some sort. Ryu meets sagat follow by a fight, chunli meets t.hawk follow by another fight scenes, batsu meets hayato and another fight scene takes place, and kyosuke meets batsu and yet another fight scene happens all over again. and now we are going to get Gen vs. Ryu, WTF?

and why do rival school and SF fight scenes still suck ballz?? baki the grappler, fist of the northstar, trigun, dragonball z, etc all had good fight scenes and yet RS and SF cant even par with them. the fight between batsu and hayato was horrible, not intensefying, not even interesting, and worse of all, buring vigor attacks that are craptacular. no offense to who ever did the fight scene, but batsu vs. hayato was horrible, just horrible.

sorry guys, RS #1 didnt leave an impression on me or give me a reason to buy RS#2. Maybe if Rab has a mjor role, ill go back and get the comic, other wise, ill skip out on this series.

[Cool_Yellow]

me agree...:arazz: arrgh


need to find some crayons

[Rage02fire]

eh I thought too it was a lil over priced since it wasn't even in color, but still it was a good read. Fight scene seemed cool to me as well, I loved the fact the issue wasn't as short as today's comics are and was more longer like the OG days of comics. Still though I say the price should of been 3 50 at the most. I mean you could of bought one of those shoen jump comic novels for 5 bucks.

Oh also I'd like to know when that onimishua novel comes out this month?

I'm defintly going to hit that up.=]

[BBCampbell]

why do rival school and SF fight scenes still suck ballz??

[...] dragonball z had good fight scenes [...]


... And this is where you fail at life my son...

Personally, I liked the issue. I mean, big :tdown: for making it in black and white (but then again, that's probably cost issues. I mean, maybe 150 people in the world have heard of Rival Schools and like 55 of those people actually play it.), but not bad.

One suggestion though: Please, PLEASE don't have the characters directly mention game terms like "Burning Vigor" or "Team-up move". That sounded all kinds of retarded. It's like when Nightwolf said "Use your Animality" in the second Mortal Kombat movie.

Inputting the motion for Batsu's Zenkai Kiai Dan (Super Guts Bullet) when he did it was a nice touch.

Also, can we please have Rey give the characters pupils in their eyes? The rest of the art is good, but pupilless eyes are all kinds of freaky.

Overall though, good read. I'll be picking up issue 2, which will probably center on Gedo's intro (and then issue 3, which will probably be Gorin and 4 would be either Pacific or Justice Gakuen, am I right?)

Also, before you bash UDON's handling of Rival Schools, go read what Dreamwave wanted to do to Rival Schools and Darkstalkers (like making Morrigan a witch...)

I'm glad they went belly up...

[Sammuraiblade]

ok, i dont no if im color blind or not, but Rival School #1 was in black and white. if there really was no color touching, then i want my money back. i didnt pay $5 bucks for a colorless comic book cause i woud've gone out and got me a Trigun manga instead.

Why do every character intro always starts out with a fight scene of some sort. Ryu meets sagat follow by a fight, chunli meets t.hawk follow by another fight scenes, batsu meets hayato and another fight scene takes place, and kyosuke meets batsu and yet another fight scene happens all over again. and now we are going to get Gen vs. Ryu, WTF?

and why do rival school and SF fight scenes still suck ballz?? baki the grappler, fist of the northstar, trigun, dragonball z, etc all had good fight scenes and yet RS and SF cant even par with them. the fight between batsu and hayato was horrible, not intensefying, not even interesting, and worse of all, buring vigor attacks that are craptacular. no offense to who ever did the fight scene, but batsu vs. hayato was horrible, just horrible.

sorry guys, RS #1 didnt leave an impression on me or give me a reason to buy RS#2. Maybe if Rab has a mjor role, ill go back and get the comic, other wise, ill skip out on this series.

Waitaminute, you lost me. I can understand that you don't feel for the comic,but comparing it to actual manga is like comparing to apples and oranges

The manga Trigun especially can sometimes make your eyes hurt(in a bad way) trying to make out all of action in a fight scene.

The fight scenes in SF,DS, and RS(being the longest) are very well illustrated and detailed in what the games potray. The story might be boring without them anyway. In manga, We get the collection of fight scenes in one dense book here, while the guys on the eastern world gets 14pgs weekly which drags a fight on making u not even care for it after reading it for 3 months later and the same characters are still fighting(DBZ).

As for RS being BW is kind of a low blow. This was old news anyway(more than three months old) everyone knew by now that it was going to be black & white. Most indie comics are like that anyway because one thing:

If you want you're comic in color, it'll cost ya extra $$$ per page at the printers

So if you read manga anyway, why does it bother you so much that its in black & white?



Also, before you bash UDON's handling of Rival Schools, go read what Dreamwave wanted to do to Rival Schools and Darkstalkers (like making Morrigan a witch...)

I'm glad they went belly up...

That I do agree

[Rage02fire]

So if you read manga anyway, why does it bother you so much that its in black & white?

I can deal with the black and white fine, it's just the high pricing for it.:rolleyes:

[LostPhrack]

I really enjoyed this. The art was definately a step up from the back up story's, but at the same time it felt really restrained compared to Rey's other books (Sharknife, Peng!). I don't really mind though, in fact I think it might actually help the book overall. I loved Sharknife, but a lot of people complained about being unable to follow the first few fights scenes, I don't think that'll be an issue with this.

The price surprised me though. I thought it was supposed to be $3, and that the decision to print it in B&W was made to help keep the cost down due to it being a double sized book. Will it always be $5 or was that a one off deal for the first issue?

[udoneko]

The book is set at 4.95 retail. Reason is very simple and straight forward - orders of RS is only at 1/3 of SF. We cannot do the book unless the price is higher. And we make the book a 48 pager instead of the shorter regular color book.

Fight scenes not as detail as Dragon Ball? Well, we do not have the luxury of a 2 issue span 400 page fight.

Why is Shonen Jump 5 bucks with 200 plus page and we cannot do it with Rival Schools? Coz everything in Shonen Jump are reprints of stuff already printed and made back all the money in Japan already. Jump is used as a promo tool to give people a sampling of what VIZ has to offer in manga volumes. They are not original contents made.

For those who likes what we have done on RS 1, myself, Rey and crew did work very hard to capture the right feel for the book. Thanks for your support.

[CptMunta]

Why do every character intro always starts out with a fight scene of some sort. Ryu meets sagat follow by a fight, chunli meets t.hawk follow by another fight scenes, batsu meets hayato and another fight scene takes place, and kyosuke meets batsu and yet another fight scene happens all over again. and now we are going to get Gen vs. Ryu, WTF?

No offence but You may have noticed the comic is called Street Fighter not Street tea party And these comics are based on Fighting games not RPGs. Besides most Kung Fu films follow a similar premise and even the comics you mentioned.

just saying is all.

Looking forward to Rival Schools hitting shelves down under. I'm a big fan of Rey's underground Graff art style.

[Ryu Kazama]

Street Tea Party eh? Well wouldn't that be nice!

Anyway, regardless of it being in black and white, I thought it looked pretty damn good. Well done! $5 isn't a great deal, but yeah it is more than most books. BUT, the way I see it, considering Udon don't keep to a monthly deadline much, $5 every...say 5-8 weeks is alright.

One thing I must say:

I loved the inclusion of that Narutard. It was hilarious! That really made me laugh. I also found it more funny due to the fake Konoha Leaf symbol on the forehead protector/hitai-ate. Just found that funny.

[thedude.com]

and why do rival school and SF fight scenes still suck ballz?? baki the grappler, fist of the northstar, trigun, dragonball z, etc all had good fight scenes and yet RS and SF cant even par with them. the fight between batsu and hayato was horrible, not intensefying, not even interesting, and worse of all, buring vigor attacks that are craptacular. no offense to who ever did the fight scene, but batsu vs. hayato was horrible, just horrible.



japanese do fighting scenes perfectly with a passion , while americans do crappy fighting scenes with a non-violent child friendly .

example , TMNT animated series...uggggh .

[The V]

The b/w art doesn't look bad or anything to me. I liked the move motion thing Rey has going on. I thought storywise it could have set up the whole direction a bit better instead of going for a fight immediately.

For a first issue I think its important to set up who the characters are and what their roles will be in the series. We get a the idea that there are kidnappings, but I think sicne this is what the plot will be wrapped around, some more details on it and why the characters care are important.

[Skyler]

So if you read manga anyway, why does it bother you so much that its in black & white?


That I do agree

I've been reading comic books since the 90s and that was my favorite ERA because of the apocalypse saga, wolverine saga, x-men saga, superman, batman, captain america, etc. The 90s was the best comic era for me compare to today now. since i read and own many comic books in COLOR, i expect to read my comic books in COLOR. Manga is a different story cause i didnt get into it until 2001, but i gotten used to the black and white color that manga produces. Comic books cause more than manga's today with shorter pages too, so if your paying a price tag of $3.50 for a 20pg comic book, it better be in color atleast. Mangas a different story cause of the fact that each manga series always come out with over 50pgs. So paying $10 is not a bad deal at all compare to comic books now. besides, mangas are funnier too and more badass.



japanese do fighting scenes perfectly with a passion , while americans do crappy fighting scenes with a non-violent child friendly .

example , TMNT animated series...uggggh .

damn, you got me alright, but marvel comics fight scene back in the 90s wasnt bad compare to today. nowdays, we dont even get to see a good wolverine vs. spider-man fight anymore.


most of you guys here act like Rival School #1 was perfectly made and perfectly introduce. the story didnt grab my attention because the whole issue just show batsu fighting hayato. Was that suppose to leave an impression on me to buy the next issue? no it didnt, because once again, they went straight into a fight scene and ignore the storyline. when the onslaught saga came out, i was always excited about the next issue because i didnt know what onslaught was going to do or who he was going to fight next. its like that exciting feeling you get when your NFL team keeps advancing in the playoffs and they keep getting closer and closer to the superbowl.

introduction of a character is important, but the way how rival school characters were introduce was freakin horrible. you just dont show up, beat the crap out of someone, and say "welcome to taiyo high school" or go like, "wow he strong, i must be careful of him cause he will own me in the near future". the reason why i like alot of Naruto charactes is because their so well told and it gives their character life. never in an anime have i like almost all of naruto's character. for crying out loud, i just want a darn good storyline for god sake.

though i will give Udon credit for not having so many advertistment in the Rival School #1 and that it was 40pgs long.

[Sagatryu]

If your interested Gamefaqs has the Rival school game storyline

[Ryu Kazama]

I'll admit, the intro wasn't great, but the comics are totally fan geared.

[thedude.com]

batsu is hayato's favourite student .
because hayato likes people who are energetic , active and high in confident .

so i haven't read yet , what's the reason for hayato fighting with batsu ?? training and teaching?? batsu lates for school ? (hayato always wait at the gate before school starts) or basicly hayato wants batsu to show him what batsu got ?

visit snowstorm's RSnetwork , for relevence at the profile page . and also go to the event page for interesting stuff ( try not to visit the forum... )

[kaworu_scott]

Being a MASSIVE RS fan I was kinda dissapointed with this.

I love Rival Schools, ever since the PSX game was released, the characters the story and especially Kyosuke.

I bought the Capcom Summer Special 2004 with the preview Rival Schools chapter in it and was amazed, Natsu vs Hideo in all colour and beautiful artwork. I just simply couldn't wait for the first comic.

We were told on the official site it was slated for January 06, after waiting so long after that my pre-ordered comic finally comes to me.

The artwork seems nothing like that of the preview (originally done by Omar Dogan now done by Rey) with tiny eyes, no colour and don't even get me started on that horrible full page drawing of Kyosuke, his face just looks....wrong.

I will still be buying this just to see how Udon do the story and if they stay faithful to the games, but for now my RS doujinshi will stay on the top of my reading shelf.

But there were some great things in the comic, I really loved the fact that they actually used launchers and air combo's in matches and what I think was a "Tardy counter" though not actually said in the comic.

Edge and Akira looked very cool though, I am looking forward to how they introduce Gorin Kokou and Pacific High and whether they'll be putting in Seijyun Jogakun and characters like Kurow or doing a second series for the Justice gakuen game. And if supporting characters like Kiri and Mari Nanase will make an appearance.

The lack of advertisements was also great, generally I am pleased that RS is just getting more recognition, overall I guess it was a good job done.

thedude.com: Hayato is whacking his weaker students and Batsu says "looks like he's encouraging us to challenge him!" Batsu then throws a punch at Hayato.

[thedude.com]

Being a MASSIVE RS fan I was kinda dissapointed with this.

I love Rival Schools, ever since the PSX game was released, the characters the story and especially Kyosuke.

I bought the Capcom Summer Special 2004 with the preview Rival Schools chapter in it and was amazed, Natsu vs Hideo in all colour and beautiful artwork. I just simply couldn't wait for the first comic.

We were told on the official site it was slated for January 06, after waiting so long after that my pre-ordered comic finally comes to me.

The artwork seems nothing like that of the preview (originally done by Omar Dogan now done by Rey) with tiny eyes, no colour and don't even get me started on that horrible full page drawing of Kyosuke, his face just looks....wrong.

I will still be buying this just to see how Udon do the story and if they stay faithful to the games, but for now my RS doujinshi will stay on the top of my reading shelf.

But there were some great things in the comic, I really loved the fact that they actually used launchers and air combo's in matches and what I think was a "Tardy counter" though not actually said in the comic.

Edge and Akira looked very cool though, I am looking forward to how they introduce Gorin Kokou and Pacific High and whether they'll be putting in Seijyun Jogakun and characters like Kurow or doing a second series for the Justice gakuen game. And if supporting characters like Kiri and Mari Nanase will make an appearance.

The lack of advertisements was also great, generally I am pleased that RS is just getting more recognition, overall I guess it was a good job done.

thedude.com: Hayato is whacking his weaker students and Batsu says "looks like he's encouraging us to challenge him!" Batsu then throws a punch at Hayato.

my god that was lame ...
conversation and lines between a enthusiatic burning spirited teen and a hot blooded teacher should be like this .

batsu walks in to hayato's direction and yelled stoutedly , " hey that's interesting . YO ! Teach' , i suggest you give im' a break . now my turn, so bring it ! osu !! "

hayato focused and looked at batsu's eyes that filled with enthusiasm and furious spirit .

hayato : " excellent , you're the kind of youth i've been expecting in the new 1st year batch , this is not gonna be easy . i'll start and advance crash course for ya , so how but you just SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT TOUGH BOY !~ IKUZE !

batsu : " heh ! more likely to be simple and straight forward than being easy for this, but i never say easy ...especially math and science >_>;;; "


if hayato beats batsu : " do you ever heard quote from a...british boxer ? " you are strong , but your skills are unpolished " , anyway . your fighting skills seems to be a joke , but i'm impressed with ya' attitude , you made me motivated . FROM NOW ON ! you will start training with me ! we're gonna start wax on and was off just like Mista-miyagi !! ABAYO ! ...batsu-kun "

batsu : " eeeh .....that's weird , miyagi-san ?? is he that school cleaner i saw earlier ?? "

another dumb fact :
batsu DO PLAY fighting game , but he is too over-exaggerative and excited whenever he do a super combo . example if he does a strong-fierce-FB-SA3(ken) , he'll go : " IKE !!! ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA !!! OSU !! " ^^;;;.
but edge is the best fighting gamer despite he uses the low tier Alex in 3rd strike .

[Xeixei]

Being a MASSIVE RS fan I was kinda dissapointed with this.

I love Rival Schools, ever since the PSX game was released, the characters the story and especially Kyosuke.

I bought the Capcom Summer Special 2004 with the preview Rival Schools chapter in it and was amazed, Natsu vs Hideo in all colour and beautiful artwork. I just simply couldn't wait for the first comic.

We were told on the official site it was slated for January 06, after waiting so long after that my pre-ordered comic finally comes to me.

The artwork seems nothing like that of the preview (originally done by Omar Dogan now done by Rey) with tiny eyes, no colour and don't even get me started on that horrible full page drawing of Kyosuke, his face just looks....wrong.

I will still be buying this just to see how Udon do the story and if they stay faithful to the games, but for now my RS doujinshi will stay on the top of my reading shelf.

But there were some great things in the comic, I really loved the fact that they actually used launchers and air combo's in matches and what I think was a "Tardy counter" though not actually said in the comic.

Edge and Akira looked very cool though, I am looking forward to how they introduce Gorin Kokou and Pacific High and whether they'll be putting in Seijyun Jogakun and characters like Kurow or doing a second series for the Justice gakuen game. And if supporting characters like Kiri and Mari Nanase will make an appearance.

The lack of advertisements was also great, generally I am pleased that RS is just getting more recognition, overall I guess it was a good job done.

thedude.com: Hayato is whacking his weaker students and Batsu says "looks like he's encouraging us to challenge him!" Batsu then throws a punch at Hayato.

I felt kinda the same, just doesnt seem right. Like you i am also looking forward to see how this pans out, but i really don't want it to be just character meets character, fight pursues, wash, rinse and repeat.