Buster the Amazing Bear
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Buster the Amazing Bear is a comic book
series created by Tommy Yune
in 1993 about a baby bear cub who is genetically altered in a laboratory accident and transforms into an anthropomorphic superhero
.
The style of the action and humor in the comics is initially reminiscent of Phil Foglio
, drifting towards an anime
look over the course of the series. The final issue of the first story arc had a cliffhanger ending and some promotional artwork from the second series can be found on the web. However, with Yune working on Speed Racer
and now Robotech
, the date of Buster's return to comics is undetermined.
Comic book
A comic book or comicbook is a magazine made up of comics, narrative artwork in the form of separate panels that represent individual scenes, often accompanied by dialog as well as including...
series created by Tommy Yune
Tommy Yune
Tommy Yune is a Korean comic book author who became known for his manga-style work on Speed Racer, which was followed by a comic industry revival of classic anime shows such as Transformers, Battle of the Planets and Robotech...
in 1993 about a baby bear cub who is genetically altered in a laboratory accident and transforms into an anthropomorphic superhero
Superhero
A superhero is a type of stock character, possessing "extraordinary or superhuman powers", dedicated to protecting the public. Since the debut of the prototypical superhero Superman in 1938, stories of superheroes — ranging from brief episodic adventures to continuing years-long sagas —...
.
The style of the action and humor in the comics is initially reminiscent of Phil Foglio
Phil Foglio
Philip "Phil" Foglio is an American cartoonist and comic book artist best known for his humorous science fiction and fantasy work.-Early life and career:...
, drifting towards an anime
Anime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
look over the course of the series. The final issue of the first story arc had a cliffhanger ending and some promotional artwork from the second series can be found on the web. However, with Yune working on Speed Racer
Speed Racer
Speed Racer is an English adaptation name of the Japanese manga and anime, which centered on automobile racing. Mach GoGoGo was originally serialized in print form in Shueisha's 1958 Shōnen Book, and was released in tankōbon book form by Sun Wide Comics, re-released in Japan by Fusosha...
and now Robotech
Robotech
Robotech is an 85-episode science fiction anime adaptation produced by Harmony Gold USA in association with Tatsunoko Production Co., Ltd. and first released in the United States in 1985...
, the date of Buster's return to comics is undetermined.