Crossovers between Japanese manga and American comics don't occur all that often. They are, typically, two great tastes that do not taste great together. While Marvel Comics has published a few manga-inspired creations before (its series of Marvel "Mangaverse" comics were well-received in the early 2000's), it looks like the publisher is planning to go all in with this latest cultural mash-up.
Marvel's Senior V.P. C.B. Cebulski revealed on Twitter that a crossover is planned between Marvel Comics and Hajime Isayama's "Attack on Titan." Check out his series of tweets regarding this project below:
Not a joke, folks. Attack on Titan and the @Marvel universe are crossing over! In 2 weeks. In Japan. Want a teaser? pic.twitter.com/9AF5fqWLfX
— C.B. Cebulski (@CBCebulski) November 3, 2014
If you ever wondered, "What if the titans from Hajime Isayama's "Attack on Titan" attacked the Marvel universe?", you'll find out soon!! — C.B. Cebulski (@CBCebulski) November 3, 2014
For many decades & multiple reasons, almost no manga, especially popular titles, crossed into other comic universes... until now! (cont.)
— C.B. Cebulski (@CBCebulski) November 3, 2014
As I got more into manga, I always imagined how cool it would be for the Marvel characters to cross into the pages of manga worlds. (cont.) — C.B. Cebulski (@CBCebulski) November 3, 2014
I loved "Marvel Team-Up" and "What If?" as a kid. I would spend hours dreaming up my own crossovers & alternate reality stories. (cont.)
— C.B. Cebulski (@CBCebulski) November 3, 2014
According to an article on Comic Book Resources, "Attack on Titan" is set in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity was nearly wiped out by giant creatures called Titans. The story follows Eren Yeager, a young man who enlists in the military with his friends after a Titan devours his mother. The series, currently ongoing, details his adventures in the army as he discovers his ability to transform into a Titan.
I, for one, am all for this. I love manga and I love American comics...I love all forms of sequential art, really. Hopefully, these kinds of crossovers won't end here because now I NEED to see the Guardians of the Galaxy take on the Star Force from "Space Battleship Yamato."
Hey, it could happen...
