When A Link to the Past was originally released Nintendo Power issued parts of a serialized manga by Shotaro Ishinomori that went along with the title. This comic series was later released in 1993 in the form of a graphic novel. The series has since been out of print which had led to a high price for the item on reseller websites such as eBay.
If you have never read this manga, or would simply like to own your own copy, then you’re in luck! Viz Media as obtained the rights to reprint the manga and it will be released this coming May.
The manga’s story follows the actual story of A Link to the Past, albeit some minor character and plot developments.
“‘The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past’ is such a rare book, showcasing world-famous manga creator Shotaro Ishinomori’s incredible art with the classic Nintendo story of Link and his quest to save Princess Zelda against all odds. We are honoured and excited to make the publication available once again to North American readers from the Perfect Square library,” said Perfect Square Senior Editorial Director Beth Kawasaki.
You can buy your copy in stores on May 5, 2015.
