Kung Fu Alliance Story & Comic by Xiao Jiangnan Comic Kung Fu Alliance
Kung Fu Alliance Story & Comic by Xiao Jiangnan Comic
Snapdragon Plants Dinosaur Profiles Heavenly Peach Snow Pea Snapdragon Bonk Choy Carcharodontosaurus Period: Middle and Late Cretaceous Area: Africa Adult body length: About 8 to 14 metres Adult body weight: About 6 to 12 tons Diet: Carnivorous Walking method: Bipedal
Cristatusaurus Period: Middle Cretaceous Area: Africa Adult body length: About 13 metres Adult body weight: About 7 tons Diet: Carnivorous Walking method: Bipedal Sauroniops Period: Middle Cretaceous Area: Africa Adult body length: About 10 metres Adult body weight: About 8 tons Diet: Carnivorous Walking method: Bipedal Triceratops Period: Late Cretaceous Area: North America Adult body length: About 6 to 8 metres Adult body weight: About 5 to 10 tons Diet: Herbivorous Walking method: Quadrupedal
Giganotosaurus Period: Middle Cretaceous Area: South America Adult body length: About 14 metres Adult body weight: About 8 tons Diet: Carnivorous 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 glittering dream 8 The cruel truth 22 The frightful night 36 The dinosaur that knows kung fu 52 Here comes the monster 66 The Triceratops in the cocoon 80 The secret on Mount Heaven 96 Kung fu dinosaur master 110 Mission impossible 124 The birth of a hero 138 Dinosaur encyclopaedia 156 Glossary 174 Contents Just do it
8 Once the experiment is successful, the Plants have nowhere to hide! Hahaha! Yes! It’s almost done! The glittering dream Just do it
9 Ah! It’s a brand new day! Rise and shine, young hero! It's time for kung fu practice! Plant Town Hero Generation Bonk Choy Ring~
10 I’m having insomnia1 lately. Wall-nut, why are you looking so sleepy? Let’s go! Add two scoops of this… Daily Diet of a Kung Fu Superstar Adds Ta Yawn Ta
11 Dream? What dream? Of course. I’m taking my dream seriously. Oh, so what you said is true! You're waking up early every day to practise kung fu! No! I’m practising kung fu! Yikes! Bonk Choy's hanging himself! It’s so torturing to think about what to have for breakfast, lunch and dinner the next day while lying on the bed. Growl What?
12 You’re welcome. Thanks. This is the sports drink that I prepared. Bonk Choy, I’m Yes. thirsty. Do you have anything that I can drink? I want to become a kung fu superstar just like my idol! Kung Fu Superstar Glurp Swoosh
Plants vs. Zombies 2: Dinosaur Comic - Kung Fu Alliance Story & Comic by | Xiao Jiangnan Layout by | Lau Wee Leng, Chong Siwe Chuan 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 | Vinlin Press Sdn. Bhd. 197501003974 (25680-X) No 2, Jalan Meranti Permai 1, Batu 15, 47100 Puchong, Selangor. If there are problems of missing or torn pages, kindly return to the distributor for replacement. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED First Printed January 2022 Plants vs. Zombies 2·Dinosaur Comic: Kung Fu Alliance 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 : DINOSAUR Comic : Kung Fu Alliance / Story & Comic by Xiao Jiangan. ISBN 978-967-2296-87-4 1. Comic books, strips, etc.--China--Translations into English. 2. Dinosaurs--Comic books, strips, etc. 3. Plants--Comic books, strips, etc. 4. Zombies--Comic books, strips, etc. I. Title. 741.5 © 2022 Electronic Arts Inc. Plants vs. Zombies is a trademark of Electronic Arts Inc.
Bonk Choy has been recruited by a famous director to star in a film alongside kung fu superstar Snapdragon. The shooting location is at the famous prehistoric creature site Mount Heaven. While they are there, Bonk Choy, Snapdragon and Heavenly Peach bump into a fierce Sauroniops in the forest. Meanwhile, the Zombies ambush and capture the film crew in attempt to stop them from shooting. In order to rescue the crew, Bonk Choy and Snapdragon set out to find Carcharodontosaurus to learn kung fu upon the recommendation of Triceratops. However, both of them become hostile towards each other. Is Bonk Choy’s belief nave or brave? Is Snapdragon’s arrogance just an act to protect himself or help him running away from his problems? A heroic adventure that is more exciting than the film is on the screens! CD 2214 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 789672 296874 ISBN 978-967-2296-87-4