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Chapter 711 A Masterpiece of American Comics, Taking the Lead! Oni Takeshi's "Comic Invasion Plan"!
When it comes to comics from Europe and America, especially those from America, the first thing that comes to mind is undoubtedly the renowned Marvel and DC.

Especially for Chinese people, since Marvel movies swept the globe, they are all very familiar with Iron Man, Spider-Man, Hulk and other similar movies.

Similarly, DC's most famous Superman and Batman are also household names.

Who doesn't know that alien guy who wears his underwear on the outside and that old man who is the epitome of money power?

However, who could have imagined that Marvel, which would become so glorious in the future and sweep the world with its superhero universe, was actually having a tough time at this time, struggling to make ends meet.

Affected by the overall industry environment, its own operational problems, and the impact of the internet, Marvel's current business situation is precarious, and it has even reached the brink of bankruptcy.

Previously, Takeshi Ono took advantage of this opportunity to "profit from the chaos" and acquired the rights to many characters, including Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, and the entire Avengers.

They successfully acquired these coveted "gold mines".

Although it's only film and television adaptation rights and the comics can't be used directly, DC doesn't exist in this world, but well-known IPs such as Superman, Batman, and The Flash can be used at will by Takeshi Ono.

(However, there are similar companies; the previous "Superman 2" can be seen as having the same name but different character designs and content.)
Logically speaking, since they are preparing to enter the European and American comic book market, presenting these works that will shine brightly in the future would be the most appropriate choice.

But Takeshi Ono doesn't think so.

Undeniably, these IP characters do enjoy high popularity and are well-known worldwide, but that is largely due to the promotion of film and television works.

As Hollywood sweeps the globe, these intellectual property (IPs) naturally become highly sought after.

But in the 1990s, the situation was quite different.

Iron Man (the movie version) has not yet been created, and the superhero universe has not yet begun. Apart from a few well-known entities such as Superman, the popularity of most IP characters is limited to Europe and America, or even just North America.

The vast majority of them are not very popular.

On the other hand, and more importantly, the entire comic book industry in Europe and America is currently in a "winter".

Look at Marvel, which is doing terribly now, and DC, which was in a similar predicament in its past. Both of North America's two major comic book giants are in this situation, which shows how serious and bleak the situation is.

This is a far cry from the thriving and diverse state of the comics industry in Japan.

The undeniable facts have proven that neither X-Men, nor the Avengers, nor Spider-Man are performing well in the current market.

Even if Takeshi Ono were to bring out Superman and Batman, it would probably be impossible to turn the tide.

In this situation, a true masterpiece is needed to break the deadlock.

Oni no Takeshi fell into deep thought.

Does a comic book that surpasses Marvel and DC, becomes a sensation in the US and even the entire Western world, and helps the creator gain a foothold... really exist?

A moment later, a slight smile slowly curved the corners of Oni Takeshi's lips.

Of course it exists!

He had already thought of a name.

It is called—

The Watchmen

A masterpiece that, though created by DC, surpasses the entire superhero comic book series and even transcends the concept of superheroes!

It is also an undeniable milestone for DC!

Time magazine named it one of the "100 Best English Novels Since 1923".

It also won the Hugo Award (often called the "Nobel Prize of science fiction") for being a comic book, making it the first and only comic book to receive this honor.

Multiple media outlets have used the word "groundbreaking" to describe and praise this comic.

Because this is a comic that completely subverted the superhero genre, marking the beginning of a new era for American comics!

Its birth marked the beginning of an unprecedented new era for comic art!

The story of Watchmen is set in the 1940s, during the height of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union, when the shadow of nuclear war loomed over the world.

Those superheroes who once fought evil and promoted good and made great contributions to the country have unexpectedly suffered a series of unjust accusations.

With the mysterious death of the superhero "The Comedian," a far deeper conspiracy gradually comes to light...

The brilliance of this comic lies in its profound exploration of the complexities of human nature through the story of a group of superheroes.

These superheroes are not otherworldly deities; they too linger in the gray areas.

While possessing extraordinary abilities, they also struggle in the gray area of ​​morality and ethics, revealing both the brilliance and darkness of humanity.

When faced with extreme and distorted tests of humanity deep within their hearts, they too will waver and make choices.

Watchmen is not a traditional superhero story; on the contrary, it critiques the concept of superheroes.

This can be described as an "anti-hero" comic book.

The ideas are profound and thought-provoking.

It is a masterpiece of comics that is worth savoring and pondering repeatedly.

It may not sell as well as other superhero comics, but it truly deserves the title of "masterpiece".

That's exactly what Oni no Takeshi values.

Tianxia Society has just entered the European and American markets, and its reputation is more important than sales volume.

Ono Takeshi is hoping to "make a name for himself"!
Otherwise, taking the market step by step would be too slow.

What Ono Takeshi wants is to completely establish the reputation of Tenkasha!
And Watchmen can perfectly help him do this!
Playing the Watchmen card is like dropping a "peace bomb" in the comic book world of Europe and America.

Even if the comic book industry in Europe and America is in a slump, it will still cause a huge sensation.

Because this is a work that changed the entire industry and challenged the highest achievements that comics could attain.

Its influence extends far beyond the "comic book industry"!
Once you gain fame, things become much easier.

This is called "taking the initiative"!
Of course, this is only the first step in Ono Takeshi's "manga invasion plan".

With a good reputation established, the next step is naturally to consider sales volume.

Both hands must be grasped, both hands must be hard!
To this end, Takeshi Ono also prepared a series of other comics, all of which are classic works with high popularity and high sales that have been proven in his previous life.

He's going to launch a "saturation attack" that will completely stun the Western comic book industry!

Among them is "V for Vendetta," which is similar in style to "Watchmen" and is also by the same author.

Other classic French comics include "The Adventures of Tintin" and "The Smurfs".

Of course, Takeshi Ono would not waste such a popular IP as "Superman" and "Batman".

In addition, he did not forget to include his own agenda.

As it turns out, Japanese comics have a significant market share in Europe and America and have been extremely popular.

Series such as Jujutsu Kaisen, Slam Dunk, One Piece, Dragon Ball, and Demon Slayer have consistently ranked high on the sales charts.

Therefore, this time, Oni Takeshi specially prepared a work that proved its immense popularity in its past life, with global sales reaching 1 million copies...

Its name,

It's called,

Attack on Titan

(End of this chapter)