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ПЕРЕМОГА: Victory for Ukraine is a brand new full-color graphic novel anthology by Ukrainian creators highlighting the conflict in Ukraine from Tokyopop that debuts digitally on August 24th, Ukrainian Independence Day, with a print launch on September 27th, 2022. Proceeds from the gross sales will go to Razom for Ukraine.
The conflict involves readers (for ages 12+) in 9 tales that humanize the battle in Ukraine in a singular and emotionally lasting means with a concentrate on the heroism of the Ukrainian individuals and navy within the face of overwhelming forces. Witness the struggles of courageous defenders in cities like Kiev, Mariupol, Kherson, and Snake Island, and the way the utter madness and irony of the conflict is instructed from the standpoint of a looted Ukrainian washer and a humble farm tractor that desires to steal Russian tanks.
The tales in ПЕРЕМОГА: Victory for Ukraine:
Episode 1: “The Ghost of Kiev” – the now legendary story of an invincible ace Ukrainian fighter pilot – the Ghost of Kyiv – a person who protected a whole lot of hundreds of Kyivans, their kids, and houses through the first 30 hours of a large assault on the town when he shot down 6 Russian planes
Episode 2: “The Witch” – Witches maintain a definite and storied place in Ukrainian tradition. Witness how Russian troopers bent on terrorizing the civilian inhabitants discover greater than they discount for after they meet a vengeful Ukrainian witch on a abandoned street.
Episode 3: “Azov-Stal” – This story is in regards to the Azov regiment, the marines, border guards, and policemen; who held out towards unbelievable odds within the long-suffering metropolis on the shores of the Sea of Azov; in regards to the individuals who grew to become hostages of the bloodthirsty navy machine of the Russians.
Episode 4: “Looters” – The looting of the Russian military and the ironic destiny of a Ukrainian washer
Episode 5: “Zmiinyi Island 13” –The now iconic battle for Snake Island, the place a band of courageous Ukrainian troopers defied the Russian navy, and the proclaimed the legendary phrase that the world now is aware of – “Russian Warship F…ck Your self.”
Episode 6: “All through the Centuries” – Bizarre Ukrainians take up arms towards the Russian military utilizing historic earthen ramparts known as the Snake Partitions, constructed through the time of Kyivan Rus by Princes Volodymyr the Nice and Yaroslav the Clever within the 9th and 10th Centuries to defend their lands from assaults from the southeast by nomadic tribes. In WW2, they had been a part of the protection traces towards the Nazis, and at the moment they’ve helped to decelerate and menace the advance of the invading Russian military.
Episode 7: “Courageous Little Tractor” – An inspiring about an unlikely hero – a courageous Ukrainian farm tractor that steals Russian military tanks
Episode 8: “Cyber Kherson” – An inspiring story of a brand new breed of Ukrainian rebels utilizing expertise to proceed the battle for democracy beneath brutal Russian occupation within the metropolis of Kherson, positioned close to Crimea and the jap Donbas area.
Episode 9: “The Value of Victory” – How atypical individuals in Ukraine went to conflict to defend their dwelling, households, freedom and battle for the fitting to dwell in their very own free nation and decide their very own futures.
“ПЕРЕМОГА: Victory for Ukraine grew out of large upheaval attributable to the invasion and my private expertise internet hosting some displaced households at my dwelling in Berlin the place I now reside,” says Stu Levy, Founder/CEO of TOKYOPOP. “As I realized extra about what was taking place, we linked with the proficient Ukrainian creators, artists, and writers that introduced the e-book to life. These tales are vignettes initially created and revealed to encourage the individuals of Ukraine, however they are going to go away an enduring impression on readers all over the world. The tales are steeped within the realities of the conflict however depicted in a really relatable means. We invite readers to find this e-book and to face for victory and freedom with the individuals of Ukraine.”
A portion of the proceeds from ПЕРЕМОГА: Victory for Ukraine might be donated by TOKYOPOP to immediately profit Razom for Ukraine (“Razom” that means “collectively” in Ukrainian), a non-profit Ukrainian-American human rights group established to provide direct assist to the individuals of Ukraine of their pursuit of a democratic society with dignity, justice, and human and civil rights for all.
“We’re very grateful to TOKYOPOP for this artistic and thrilling initiative,” says Dora Chomiak, President of Razom for Ukraine. “At Razom, we concentrate on amplifying the voice of Ukrainians, and we’re so excited to see Ukrainian creators taking part on this collaboration. All contributions allow us to stay resolute in our mission to construct a free and affluent Ukraine. As Russia’s conflict rages on, we have to proceed to amplify Ukrainian voices and proceed to offer essential medical provides.”
Eduard Akhramovych, Founding father of the Ukrainian-based artistic collective Artwork Nation, and Normal Producer of Victory for Ukraine, stated, “My private slogan is ‘Create the place you’re.’ We create new works even in instances of conflict. The memorable occasions of the primary weeks of the Ukrainian-Russian conflict and the exploits of atypical Ukrainians impressed us to merge it in a number of tales to perpetuate the moments of resilience and braveness of Ukrainians.
Author Denys Fadieiev penned seven of the tales and added, “My dream is our victory towards Russian militarism as quickly as doable. We do every part doable for it and folks all over the world can change into concerned. Please assist Ukraine. Even a couple of {dollars} can break the backbone of the Russian monster.”
ПЕРЕМОГА: Victory for Ukraine Creator Credit:
Normal Producer – Eduard Akhramovych
Venture Chief – Vyacheslav Buhaiov
Managers – Oleksandr Fylypovych, Olha Vozniuk, Hennadii Shevchenko
Artists – Oleksandr Koreshkov (Episode 1), Kateryna Kosheleva (Episode 2), Yevhenii Tonchylov (Episode 3), Volodymyr Povoroznyk (Episode 4), Ihor Kurilin (Episode 5), Maksym Bohdanovskyi (Episode 6), Bohdana Vitkovska (Episode 7), Nazar Ponik (Episode 8), Kyrylo Malov (Episode 9)
Colours – Oleh Okuniev (Episode 3), Ihor Kurilin (Episode 8)
Cowl Artists – Oleksii Bondarenko, Nazar Ponik
Writers – Denys Fadieiev (Episodes 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9), Ruslan Samaryk (Episode 4), Bohdana Vitkovska (Episode 7)
Dialogue – Vyacheslav Buhaiov (Episodes 5, 8), Denys Fadieiev (Episodes 5, 8)
Interpreter – Hanna Andrieieva
Peremoha: Victory for Ukraine is distributed in North America by Unbiased Publishers Group and Diamond Guide Distributors; eBook variations can be found globally throughout all main digital platforms. Extra information might be discovered right here.
ПЕРЕМОГА: Victory for Ukraine by Numerous
TOKYOPOP, Inc. | Digital Debut: August 24, 2022
Print Debut: September 27, 2022 | For Ages 12 & Up
96-Pages | Softcover ISBN: 9781427873224, $14.99 U.S.
eBook ISBN: 9781427873415, $7.99 U.S.
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