Now!

[eLstar]

Stop using image tags for large images. just post the url and nothing more...

And as for beign on topic, this manga sounds kind of cool. I might go check it out.

[Taboo]

I got the second volume today. They had one copy of volume 1 and 2. None of three. ;_; But they had at least 5 each of 1 and 2 when I was in there last weekend, so sales seem to be doing fairly well. I guess I'm just going to have to order volume three.

Really neat wallpapers and pics all. Thanks!

[Akira_Li]

Does anybody know if this is finished or not?

If so, how many volumes are there?

If not, what volume is the latest?

[Slade]

Originally Posted by Akira_Li

Does anybody know if this is finished or not?

If so, how many volumes are there?

If not, what volume is the latest?

This manwha series is currently still running at 13 volumes out so far in Korea and 3 out in America. A new volume is released every few months. I'll update this thread with release dates of the American volume of 4 when I have it.

Oh ya, Dranz's warning has been noted and I'll do with the urls for the larger images next time

[I)ark-I)eath]

u said the prequel to now has a game? for what system? where can i dl(if possible)

and is there by n e chance i can dl the manga of prequel now? where...

[evil|plushie]

Man, I just read Vol 3 and the ending has left me wanting Vol. 4 -_-

Spoiler:

Hmmm, if Yu Se takes all of Ran's energy in Vol. 3 does that mean she's now as weak as a normal human?

[~Sweet Ichigo~]

When is the manwha "NOW" volume 4 gonna comes out? >< I wanna know what happen next!!

[MikoKikyo]

Sweet Ichigo:

Originally Posted by Slade

A new volume is released every few months. I'll update this thread with release dates of the American volume of 4 when I have it.

He says in a couple months, which seems like such a long wait doesn't it?

[Slade]

Originally Posted by evil|plushie

Man, I just read Vol 3 and the ending has left me wanting Vol. 4 -_-

Spoiler:

Hmmm, if Yu Se takes all of Ran's energy in Vol. 3 does that mean she's now as weak as a normal human?

Good observation. But

Spoiler:

If Ye Se took all of Ran's energy, she would die but as you can see Ran is just exhausted and goes to sleep. Yu Se took most of Ran's energy but not all of it. Although weak, think of Ran as an empty or almost empty container. She can still gain her energy back as she can still hold as much, but the energy she had is gone . Ran should recover with time but as she is now, she can barely move until she gets some of her energy back(by resting, training again).
Also, a good to note is that Yu Se's Sa Shin Mu is not the same as Bi Ryu's. Bi Ryu gains his energy from his killing aura as he becomes stronger and stronger when he's in the "mad" or "Sa-Shin"(God of Death) state. Yu Se on the other hand now has the energy of a Heavely Moutain Sword Stance user which is totally different from killing aura. So while the moves and movements might be similiar he will begin to mold both the Heaven Moutain Sword Stance with his current Sa Shin Mu to make something new altogether. Yu Se is a crafty mofo for sure

I estimate volume 4 to be released in June or July. Let's hope for June.

A new announcement, a new manga that's been running in Korea by the artist of "NOW" is being brought over to america by comicsone. Looks like "NOW" sales have been pretty good. It's unfortunate that it's not the prequel to "NOW" but a whole new series called...

Jay, the female lead(I think)


Let me copy the summary of this from the comicsone website-

"Peigenz is an action drama which incorporates both outstanding art and just the right amount of comedy to balance the tension-filled serious moments. At the beginning of the 21st century a sudden increase in genetic mutations cause some people to be born with special abilities. However, these enhanced humans are not welcome amongst the general population. As time goes by, they are marked for exile and shunned by society, resulting in a life of crime for many. As their special powers make them difficult to apprehend, the government joins hands with an unofficial, secret group of bounty hunters known as Peigenz. The Peigenz organization is filled with the most gifted and highly trained mutated individuals.

Jay Berell, the heroine of the series, is a normal high school student. During a battle between Peigenz and a dangerous serial killer, Jay find herself caught in the crossfire. This triggers her special mutant abilities and leads to her recruitment into the Peigenz organization." - www.comicsone.com

I haven't read this manga in Korean yet so I'm not entirely sure if it's good or not but I think I'll pick up the first volume come July and let you know what I think.


Can this be? Yu Se and Bi Ryu's Reunion?
And Why does Yu Se look so damned pissed off?!

Sorry, I saw that and I had to post it

[I)ark-I)eath]

un curious:
is vol3 out everywhere other than waldenbooks and borders?

cause i buy my NOW mangas somewhere else..and when i asked recently if they have vol 3 they said it didnt come out yet...so im curious when or if its out for everywhere...

[kpjoon]

Slade, I have an enormous amount of 'e-respect' towards you for spreading the word of NOW heehee... I only have 2 volumes of NOW in Korean... I bought it back in September because I was at a Korean bookstore and noticed the art on the covers so I checked them out. Few month's later, I see volume 1 and 2 at Borders!!! I can't believe this thing was licensed!!! HOWEVER.... One thing (or two for that matter) that dissappoints me is the size of the manhwa... It's so small!!! Why couldn't Comicsone just publish it in its regular size? (the size of all american released manga)... another thing is, with the korean manhwa, theres a colored fold out thingie in the beginning... I noticed the American version had it... but as a regular page and in black and white.... Those 2 things were the only things that got me a little mad. BUT ANYWAYS!!! I'm very glad NOW is being noticed in the Manga community... And I also hope that Korean Manhwa's get recognized as well because they're really good!

Oh yeah... One Korean Manhwa everybody should look out for is "JJANG" dubbed as "THE BOSS" in America. This is going to be released by ADV manga and it's a must read. So, check it out when it hits your local bookstore!!!

[evil|plushie]

wait Slade....whos that girl in your sig -_-???? Another girl in Now? looks cool.

And if it's a new manga does that mean Now is finished in Korea?

And secondly...

Spoiler:

If Yu Se can absorb energy now, what conditions are there for him to absorb energy? Can he just absorb energy while fighting or must the victim be totally unconscious for him to do it? I can imagine Yu Se just absorbing the killing energy from Biryu while fueling Biryu into a greater rage -_- Kinda like Ran's ultimate defense against Biryus ultimate offense, each fueling each other... Or will Yu Se ever learn to produce the same killing aura that Biryu has?

[Slade]

Originally Posted by evil|plushie

wait Slade....whos that girl in your sig -_-???? Another girl in Now? looks cool.

And if it's a new manga does that mean Now is finished in Korea?

And secondly...

Spoiler:

If Yu Se can absorb energy now, what conditions are there for him to absorb energy? Can he just absorb energy while fighting or must the victim be totally unconscious for him to do it? I can imagine Yu Se just absorbing the killing energy from Biryu while fueling Biryu into a greater rage -_- Kinda like Ran's ultimate defense against Biryus ultimate offense, each fueling each other... Or will Yu Se ever learn to produce the same killing aura that Biryu has?

You misused your spoiler tag it seems. It's "spoiler" not spoilers.

The girl featured in my signature is M.O.M.O. the most dangerous female character I've seen yet from "ZERO" another manga made by the artist of "NOW". "NOW" is not finished in Korea but rather the artist has about 3 running series at the same time. I made an announcement about Peigenz because it's licensed and we'll see it in stores come July.

About your question about Yu Se..


vague spoilers of what's to come... cilck at your own risk.

Spoiler:

Yu Se can absord energy as long as he can get in his ready stance and make physical contact with the victim. It is very possible for him to use it during battle but it'd be hard to make physical contact on people that are very skilled like Bi Ryu and etc. in the midst of battle.

Yu Se will use his new found ability and as he gains different types of energy, he molds them into one that will result in something completely different and possibly far superior from what Bi Ryu has.

Not to say that Bi Ryu himself doesn't evolve in his fighting style either. Bi Ryu will slowly understand that rage and anger can only get him so far into pulling out his full potential as he spends time with Rin.

Rin also under goes change after seeing Bi Ryu gets injured to save her, she decides to that she wants to save and protect the people she cares for, not always be powerless/useless(I think Sakura from Naruto could learn alot from Rin ) . I'd hate Rin too if all she did say "Bi Ryu - Kun! Bi Ryu - Kun!!" good thing she's more interesting than that.

[evil|plushie]

Hmmm, damn, now I'm waiting for volume 4 eagerly.....

[I)ark-I)eath]

i was bored so i made a RIN wallpaper! :
i made EVERYTHING, the boxes, the backround..yeah...:



good? or does it suck?

[kpjoon]

^kick ass

[BOZZY]

Just to let you guys know that above mentioned series, Peigenz, has started to be scanlated by a group called Furinkazan... First two chapters were just released today I think...

[yOuHOu]

Oh mon dieu..
Bonjour everyone ^^

First time here , hm..well this is a very interesting forum
I would never have imagined that somebody is more fan than me of NOW ^^
This is ..just great ! ^^
i ve just read the Now 13 and it so ..PERFECT! ( genre je les nargue.)
Thanks to my parents for my korean

well , i just want to say that Peiganz = total sux .
There are 7 volumes , and the end is so...bad :/
Park m'a deçu sur ce coup la snif

Allez , surtout continuez de lire les bons petits manhwas de mère yOuHOu ^^
만화4ever

P.S : 만화=manhwa -_-;

[MikoKikyo]

NOW fans, rejoice! I found out from an official source that volume 4 is going to be released around June 21 from Walden/borders.
*less than a month away*

[Slade]

Originally Posted by PriestessKikyo

NOW fans, rejoice! I found out from an official source that volume 4 is going to be released around June 21 from Walden/borders.
*less than a month away*

For once PriestessKikyo actually speaks the truth! Yes folks, you know what that means. Apocalypse is near! So send me all of your money via Pay Pal!

http://www.comicsone.com/manga/now/v4.html

yOuHOu- I've never met a fellow Korean that lived in Paris actually, your Korean accent must be pretty funny. Good to see another fan of "NOW" as well. Feel free to post here your thoughts and ideas about the series!