Story & Comic by Xiao Jiangnan Comic Dinosaurs and the Uncharted Treasure
Dinosaurs and the Uncharted Treasure Story & Comic by Xiao Jiangnan Comic
Snapdragon Plants Dinosaur Profiles Tile Turnip Red Stinger Peashooter Sunflower Pentaceratops Period: Late Cretaceous Area: North America Adult body length: About 8 metres Adult body weight: About 5 tons Diet: Herbivorous Walking method: Quadrupedal
Changchunsaurus Period: Late Cretaceous Area: Asia Adult body length: About 1 metre Adult body weight: Unknown Diet: Herbivorous Walking method: Quadrupedal Sigilmassasaurus Period: Middle and Late Cretaceous Area: Africa Adult body length: About 10.5 metres Adult body weight: About 4.5 tons Diet: Carnivorous Walking method: Bipedal Therizinosaurus Period: Late Cretaceous Area: Asia Adult body length: About 12 metres Adult body weight: About 4 to 5 tons Diet: Herbivorous Walking method: Bipedal
An expert’s recommendation Dinosaurs, an extinct group of prehistoric reptiles, have been children’s favourite for the past 30-40 years. They are the best companions of several generations during childhood, be it comics, science books or horrifying skeletons of giant dinosaurs. Even today, as they grow up under the influence of dinosaur culture, children will occasionally recall their childhood memories by reading books about dinosaurs. No wonder dinosaurs become the protagonists of Hollywood’s bestselling films. They become an embodiment of life’s beauty. Many people wish to find out the strong connection between lost lives and real inspiration from them. I used to be an author and compiled popular science books about dinosaurs. I would put myself into the readers’ shoes and think what kind of dinosaur stories they like because I know that hardcore dinosaur fans have different reading perspective and taste compared to normal people. The images of dinosaurs are considered alive to them. You can feel their zeal and excitement when they talk about dinosaurs. This might be the reason why the dinosaur culture still exists until now. Dinosaurs have turned into a culture that is full of mysteries. This culture did not disappear because of the extinction of dinosaurs. Rather, it is developed rapidly in various forms and deeply rooted in our souls. A few years ago, the tower defence game Plants vs. Zombies was popular around the world and many game-related products became hot selling items in the market. I thought, why don't we bring the Plants and dinosaurs together to create interesting and vivid stories about dinosaur kingdoms? I’m sure this will be an eye opener for dinosaur fans. I never expect that this idea has become a reality now. Among many ideas and topics, China Children’s Press and Publication Group has selected some characters from Plants vs. Zombies and started a wonderful battle against the dinosaurs in the form of comic. Dear children, do you still remember those lively and
funny characters from that game? Bonk Choy – a kung fu master from Guangdong, China who is proficient in Eastern and Western boxing skills. He is practising kung fu, learning new skills or training apprentices all over the world now. Some of his apprentices are more famous than him. Peashooter – “You want to know what success tastes like?” He sips his hot tea and says, “Sorry, I can’t tell you about that now. I’m busy arranging my business contracts. Oh, please take care of my jacket!” Cherry Bomb – Forming a band has always been the Cherry brothers’ dream. “We want to know every explosive rhythm. We subvert music, entertain our fans, rock the stage and destroy the Zombies of course! Oh, don't forget to buy our album next year!” The Plants connect the dinosaur world to the real world. They will bring children back to the Mesozoic to understand the world of ancient life. This idea not only serves as a large-scale trial and thrilling challenge but also brings warmth to the icy dinosaur world. This allows children to understand the dinosaurs better. Dinosaur stories are eternal and endless. The sudden disappearance of dinosaurs from Earth after their domination remains in our thoughts and draws our attention to the historical eras that are long gone. We might discover new things if we look at the dinosaurs from a different perspective. Children, I hope you will be inspired by your knowledge on dinosaurs to explore the world of science further. Dr Zhang Yuguang Researcher Beijing Museum of Natural History
The bizarre incident in the museum 8 The map hidden in the fossil 24 The mystery in the photo 38 The unusual dinosaur egg 52 Dragon Bone Town 444 66 The train to another world 80 The guardian’s puzzle 96 The treasure in the temple 110 The death trap 124 The uncharted treasure 138 Dinosaur Encyclopaedia 156 Glossary 174 Contents
8 Natural History Museum The bizarre incident in the museum
9 Who’s that? I saw you! Come out now! Aaaah! The dinosaur skeleton is alive! Natural History Museum Bang! Ka Ka Ka
10 Ding Dong Coming! Dave! We heard that you hurt your foot and can’t move around much. Why are you all here? So we’re here to help you clean your house. Sunflower, you sweep the floor. And I’ll mop the floor. Alright. Thank you so much!
11 Wow, that sounds exciting! Red Stinger, you can wipe the furniture after we finish cleaning. No problem! What mission? I’m so bored. Since you’re free now, I have an important mission for you. Do you want me to try out some new weapons? No, I want you to wash all my dirty clothes. This mission involves a lot of personal secrets. And I’d never simply assign it to anyone.
12 There’s a lot of old stuff here. Dave, do we need to clean the basement too? Yes! Looks like nobody’s been down here for a long time. Awoo! Aaaah!
Plants vs. Zombies 2: Dinosaur Comic - Dinosaurs and the Uncharted Treasure Story & Comic by | Xiao Jiangnan Layout by | Liong Ci En Translated by | Yap Fwee Yi Edited by | Anthony Chan Yew Choong Published by | G.Apple Studio Sdn. Bhd. 200001014479 (517085-P) Lot 3-055, 3rd Floor, 1, Jalan 1/149E, Taman Sri Endah, Bandar Baru Sri Petaling, 57000 Kuala Lumpur. Distributed by | United Publishing House (M) Sdn. Bhd. 197301001175 (14620-K) (A wholly-owned subsidiary of Sasbadi Holdings Berhad) Endah Parade Shopping Mall Lot 3-055, 3rd Floor, 1, Jalan 1/149E, Taman Sri Endah, Bandar Baru Sri Petaling, 57000 Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 03-9054 7272 Fax: 03-9054 7273 Email: [email protected] Website: www.uph.com.my Printed by | Vivar Printing Sdn. Bhd. (125107-D) Lot 25, Rawang Intergrated Industrial Park, Jalan Batu Arang, 48000 Rawang, Selangor. If there are problems of missing or torn pages, kindly return to the distributor for replacement. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED First Printed December 2022 Plants vs. Zombies 2·Dinosaur Comic: Dinosaurs and the Uncharted Treasure Text and Comic © Xiao Jiangnan First published in China by China Children’s Press & Publication Group Co. Ltd This edition is published under licence by China Children’s Press and Publication Group Co. Ltd for sales in Malaysia and Singapore only and may not be bought for exports. Perpustakaan Negara Malaysia Cataloguing-in-Publication Data Xiao, Jiangnan PLANTS VS. ZOMBIES 2 : DINOSAUR Comic : Dinosaurs and the Uncharted Treasure / Story & Comic by Xiao Jiangnan ; Edited by Anthony Chan Yew Choong ; Translated by Yap Fwee Yi. ISBN 978-967-0039-12-1 1. Comic books, strips, etc. 2. Dinosaurs--Comic books, strips, etc. 3. Plants--Comic books, strips, etc. 4. Zombies--Comic books, strips, etc. I. Chan, Anthony Yew Choong. II. Yap, Fwee Yi. III. Title. 741.5 © 2022 Electronic Arts Inc. Plants vs. Zombies is a trademark of Electronic Arts Inc.
The Plants find half of a treasure map and a photograph in Dave’s basement. They discover various clues that lead them to search for a mysterious treasure in the legendary Dragon Bone Town. While they are there, the Plants find the dinosaur egg that Dave’s father left behind. When they board the ghost train, they encounter space-time turbulence and end up travelling to another world. After surviving the attack from Sigilmassasaurus, the Plants enter the treasure site after solving the puzzles on the Pentaceratops tablet. However, they are left disappointed when they open the treasure box. At this time, disaster strikes. What is the mysterious treasure? Can the Plants save themselves from danger? Join the Plants in their treasure hunt in the secret realm! CD 2217 RM17.50 SB/SWK RM18.50 S’PORE $10.00 © 2022 Electronic Arts Inc. Plants vs. Zombies is a trademark of Electronic Arts Inc. 200001014479 (517085-P) unitedpublishinghouse 9 789670 039121 ISBN 978-967-0039-12-1