Wong Yuk Long
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Tony Wong Yuk-Long is a Hong Kong based Manhua
artist, publisher and actor who wrote and created Little Rascals (later re-titled Oriental Heroes
) and Weapons of the Gods
. He also wrote adaptations of Louis Cha's Wuxia
novels such as The Return of the Condor Heroes
(retitled as Legendary Couples), Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils
, and Ode to Gallantry
. For his contribution and influencing a generation of artists in the local industry, he is regarded as the "Godfather of Hong Kong comics" or "Hong Kong's King of Comics".
He provided the art for Batman: Hong Kong, which was written by Doug Moench
. He has also acted in some films occasionally, including making a cameo appearance in Dragon Tiger Gate
(a film adaptation of Oriental Heroes).
Manhua
Manhua are Chinese comics originally produced in China. Possibly due to their greater degree of artistic freedom of expression and closer international ties with Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan have been the places of publication of most manhua thus far, often including Chinese translations of...
artist, publisher and actor who wrote and created Little Rascals (later re-titled Oriental Heroes
Oriental Heroes
Oriental Heroes is a popular Hong Kong-based manhua created by Wong Yuk-long, a writer/artist responsible for also creating a number of other popular manhua titles. It was created in 1970, and it continues to be published today. The book was the first Hong Kong manhua title based on action and...
) and Weapons of the Gods
Weapons of the Gods
Weapons of the Gods is a wuxia role-playing game based in an ancient Chinese setting. Created by Brad Elliott and Rebecca Borgstrom, Weapons of the Gods is published by Eos Press and is a license from the Hong Kong manhua by Wong Yuk Long of the same name...
. He also wrote adaptations of Louis Cha's Wuxia
Wuxia
Wuxia is a broad genre of Chinese fiction concerning the adventures of martial artists. Although wuxia is traditionally a form of literature, its popularity has caused it to spread to diverse art forms like Chinese opera, manhua , films, television series, and video games...
novels such as The Return of the Condor Heroes
The Return of the Condor Heroes
The Return of the Condor Heroes is a wuxia novel by Jin Yong, and the second part of the Condor Trilogy. It was first serialized between May 20, 1959 and July 5, 1961 on Ming Pao. The story revolves around Yang Guo and his lover Xiaolongnü in their adventure in the wulin fraternity, which does not...
(retitled as Legendary Couples), Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils
Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils
Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils is a wuxia novel by Jin Yong. It was first serialized concurrently from September 3, 1963 to May 27, 1966 in Ming Pao in Hong Kong and Nanyang Siang Pau in Singapore....
, and Ode to Gallantry
Ode to Gallantry
Ode to Gallantry is a wuxia novel by Jin Yong, first serialized between June 11, 1966 and April 19, 1967 on Ming Pao. The novel shares the same Chinese title as a poem by the Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai, which is used as its epigraph.-Plot:...
. For his contribution and influencing a generation of artists in the local industry, he is regarded as the "Godfather of Hong Kong comics" or "Hong Kong's King of Comics".
He provided the art for Batman: Hong Kong, which was written by Doug Moench
Doug Moench
Douglas Moench , better known as Doug Moench, is an American comic book writer notable for his Batman work and as the creator of Black Mask, Moon Knight and Deathlok.-Biography:...
. He has also acted in some films occasionally, including making a cameo appearance in Dragon Tiger Gate
Dragon Tiger Gate
Dragon Tiger Gate is a 2006 Hong Kong martial arts action film directed by Wilson Yip and featuring fight choreography by Donnie Yen, who also stars in the film. The film is based on the manhua Oriental Heroes, which bears the same Chinese title as the film...
(a film adaptation of Oriental Heroes).
List of works
- Oriental HeroesOriental HeroesOriental Heroes is a popular Hong Kong-based manhua created by Wong Yuk-long, a writer/artist responsible for also creating a number of other popular manhua titles. It was created in 1970, and it continues to be published today. The book was the first Hong Kong manhua title based on action and...
(龍虎門; "Dragon-Tiger-Gate")- Originally titled Little Rascals (小流氓)
- Weapons of the GodsWeapons of the GodsWeapons of the Gods is a wuxia role-playing game based in an ancient Chinese setting. Created by Brad Elliott and Rebecca Borgstrom, Weapons of the Gods is published by Eos Press and is a license from the Hong Kong manhua by Wong Yuk Long of the same name...
(神兵玄奇; "Mysterious Weapons of the Gods") or Senjata Misteri - Mega Dragon and Tiger (龍虎５世; "Dragon and Tiger V")
- The Legend of EmperorsThe Legend of EmperorsThe Legend of Emperors is Drawn and Scripted by Wong Yuk Long or better known as Tony Wong. In Malaysia, this title is renamed into "Alam Perwira" which means "World of Warriors"...
(天子傳奇; "Emperor Legend") about the first Emperor of Tang Dynasty, Li Shimin - Legendary Couples (神鵰俠侶; "Companion of the Condor Hero") adaptation of Louis Cha's The Return of the Condor HeroesThe Return of the Condor HeroesThe Return of the Condor Heroes is a wuxia novel by Jin Yong, and the second part of the Condor Trilogy. It was first serialized between May 20, 1959 and July 5, 1961 on Ming Pao. The story revolves around Yang Guo and his lover Xiaolongnü in their adventure in the wulin fraternity, which does not...
- Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils (天龍八部)
- Buddha's Palm (如來神掌)
- Drunken Master (醉拳; "Drunken Fist")
- Jackie Chan's Fantasia (奇幻龙宝)
External links
- Kingcomics
- Wong Yuk Long at LambiekLambiekLambiek is a comic book store and art gallery in Amsterdam, founded in 1968 by Kees Kousemaker .It has held exhibitions of art by comic creators, including Robert Crumb, Daniel Clowes, Erik Kriek, André Franquin, Tanino Liberatore and Chris Ware...
's COmiclopedia - Batman: Hong Kong review
- Giant Robot Interview