Gene Luen Yang is known for exploring the Boxer Rebellion in his critically acclaimed graphic novel, “Boxers and Saints.” His latest project revives the Green Turtle, a little-known Asian American superhero. Gene Luen Yang is known for exploring the Boxer Rebellion in his critically acclaimed graphic novel, “Boxers and Saints.” His latest project revives the Green Turtle, a little-known Asian American superhero.
Decadence takes many forms. In China, some display their wealth by killing tigers at parties. Chinese officials are trying to stop the practice. In the UK, military officials are under fire for using pigs to test body armor and train medical personnel. And Taiwan’s students protest with sunflowers, in today’s Global Scan.Decadence takes many forms. In China, some display their wealth by killing tigers at parties. Chinese officials are trying to stop the practice. In the UK, military officials are under fire for using pigs to test body armor and train medical personnel. And Taiwan’s students protest with sunflowers, in today’s Global Scan.
In his new graphic novel, author Gene Luen Yang connects historical events in China with American superhero comics, Chinese Opera, teenage rebellion and the ambivalence he feels about his own identity.In his new graphic novel, author Gene Luen Yang connects historical events in China with American superhero comics, Chinese Opera, teenage rebellion and the ambivalence he feels about his own identity.