Viz publishing Kirby manga in North America
by JC Fletcher 
on Dec 16th 2009 2:35PM
Do you ever want to go
beyond the
Kirby games, and explore the deep backstory and complex, rich cast of characters in the Kirby universe? If so, you'll be pleased to hear that manga/anime publisher Viz Media is releasing a 25-volume
Kirby manga in North America, joining
Zelda and
Pokemon manga.
The manga by Hirokazu Hikawa follows "Kirby and his friend, Chirby," trying to return the Star Rod while being pursued by King Dedede. Essentially, it's
Lord of the Rings, but with an infantile pink monster who devours everything instead of a hobbit. The first volume will be out September 2010.
[Via
Anime News Network]
