Join us at Kinokuniya Katy on Friday, July 24 for a special joint Q&A and signing event with Ru Xu, creator of Status Royale, and Rem, artist of Devil’s Candy! Celebrate the recent release of Devil’s Candy Vol. 5 and get a special preview of what’s to come with the upcoming volume of Status Royale arriving this December. Don't miss this unique opportunity to meet incredible creators behind two VIZ Media Originals titles!
About the Authors
Ru Xu: In 2013, Ru graduated magna cum laude with a BFA in Sequential Art and minors in Animation and Storyboarding. Ru's client list includes VIZ Media, Scholastic, Boom! Studios, and Hiveworks.
Ru Xu's stories focus on fantastical settings filled with engaging characters. The NewsPrints graphic novel series was nominated for an Edgar, a Kids' Comic Award, and an Ignatz, and it's available at all places that sell books.
Rem: He is a Korean-American comic artist and illustrator who loves horror movies, skeletons and her fluffy cat, Moxie. She has published successful comic series such as the SOULLESS and VAMPIRE KISSES comic adaptations. DEVIL'S CANDY started in 2014 as her first long-form original webcomic and is now published by VIZ Media.
Synopsis
Status Royale
Status Royale is THE game to master if you want to join the rank of elite players in the competitive world of VR esports. Vell is just having fun as a casual gamer with her best friend and teammate Jun teaching her the tips and tricks…until he shuts her down and skips town! Vell’s competitive spirit is unlocked and she vows to challenge her former best friend with her own team of amateur Status Royale players and beat Jun at his own game, but does she really know who she’s competing against?
Devil’s Candy
Science projects at Hemlock require more than a fizzy volcano to impress the class, so naturally Kazu introduces them to Pandora, whose violent streak and impressive strength cause more destruction in his already chaotic school life. Braving runaway science experiments, howling apparitions and a deadly fashion show, Pandora learns that life at a devil high school is a day-to-day struggle for survival.