Ultraman front cover. ©Tsuburaya Productions
Source: Titan Books, Penguin Random House
Hot off of the announcement of a feature animated film from Netflix, the Ultraman franchise is soaring into the pages of American readers! Now, you can experience the first two original superhero epics from the Showa small screen in a digestible novel, by Hugo award-winning author Pat Cadigan (Mindplayers, Alien 3 novelization). Ultraman will release just in time for the holidays, December 12, and Ultraseven is coming later, on March 14, 2024. Get your beta capsules ready, as these will be great treats for kaiju fans and science fiction readers alike!
ABOUT ULTRAMAN: THE OFFICIAL NOVELIZATION
Adapting the classic Ultraman series from the 1960s, experience this bold take on Earth’s iconic defender!
Pursuing a fugitive space monster, a Being of Light enters Earth’s atmosphere. Acc Huidentally colliding with a patrolling jet, piloted by Science Patrol Agent Shin Hayata, the Being merges with the pilot to save his life and vows to defend the Earth.
Now whenever the planet is threatened by alien invaders, terrifying monsters or any threat beyond the capabilities of humanity, Shin Hayata transforms into the towering Ultraman to restore peace and save the day.
Dive into the action-packed adventure as told by Hugo, Clarke and Scribe Award-winning author Pat Cadigan.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Paperback | $16.95
Published by Titan Books
Dec 12, 2023 | 288 Pages | 5-1/8 x 8 | ISBN 9781803362458
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ABOUT ULTRAMAN – ULTRASEVEN
A modern adaptation of the hit 1960s series Ultraseven, bringing the foundational era of the iconic Japanese superhero to established fans and newcomers alike.
In the not-too-distant future, Earth is besieged by aliens. However, the mysterious Dan Moroboshi comes to the defense of humanity, transforming into his true form—the towering Ultraseven—when the planet is endangered. Alongside his allies, the six elite soldiers of the Terrestrial Defense Force, Ultraseven will give everything he has to stop the myriad of foes who are prepared to bring ruin and destruction to the people of Earth.
Adapting the classic and genre-defining series Ultraseven in the ever popular Ultraman mega-saga, Hugo and Scribe award-winning author Pat Cadigan brings a fresh take to the iconic and action-packed adventures of Earth’s monster-battling savior.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Paperback | $16.99
Published by Titan Books
Mar 12, 2024 | 320 Pages | 5-1/8 x 8 | ISBN 9781803362441
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About Pat Cadigan
“I swear they told me I was terminal…but that was back in December 2014. What can I say? Heaven doesn’t want me and Hell’s afraid I’ll take over.”
Pat Cadigan won the Arthur C. Clarke Award twice for her novels Synners and Fools, and most recently, the Scribe Award for Best Novelisation for Alita Battle Angel. She has also won three Locus Awards––best short story for “Angel,” best collection for Patterns, and best novelette for “The Girl-Thing Who Went Out For Sushi,”, which also won the Hugo Award and Japan’s Seiun Award; it can be found in Edge of Infinity, edited by Jonathan Strahan. Most often identified as one of the original cyberpunk writers––the Guardian called her The Queen of Cyberpunk––her work includes fantasy, horror, young adult, and nonfiction.
