Playstation Portable Emulator

(End of the World + Rebirth + Space + Stockpiling Supplies) Suddenly, natural disasters hit and the world changed drastically. First, it was extreme heat, then extreme cold, followed by earthquakes, thick fog, eternal night, and acid rain. Liu Ruyan, who had struggled to survive alone in the apocalypse for ten years, finally died in the pouring acid rain. When she opened her eyes again, Liu Ruyan found that she had been reborn, and there were still three months before the apocalypse. After discovering a huge portable space in her family heirloom, Liu Ruyan set herself the first small goal after rebirth - spending 2.1 billion yuan to fill the space with supplies! From then on, Liu Ruyan started the stockpiling mode. Rice, flour, cooking oil and salt? Buy! Chickens, ducks, fish and meat? Buy! Clothes, hats, shoes and socks? Buy! Dried meat, chicken feet, mini hot pots, potato chips, spicy strips, and luosifen, none can be missed! (A survival story in the apocalypse, the male lead will be absolutely unexpected!)

Alchemists are a prestigious and rare profession, and to become a qualified alchemist, one must first be a wizard. Wizards themselves are a noble and scarce breed. However, when a soul filled with thoughts of AK-47, ballistic trajectories, landmines, skateboards, and other otaku concepts inhabits the body of the most humble and lowly of slaves, and this slave becomes an alchemist, it’s as if a bomb has been dropped into a lake, sending waves crashing across the world. What’s even more surprising is that this guy not only refuses to follow the ancient traditions of alchemy passed down for thousands of years but also insists on creating outlandish inventions. The water-based magic potions he creates are completely revolutionary, turning centuries of alchemical history on its head, now reduced to tiny granules instead of the usual concoctions. As for his understanding of weapons and magic, it's equally unconventional: "Well, my weapon can directly eliminate your enemies right in your home—who needs a greatsword? And my magic cannon fires hundreds of fireballs in the time it takes you to cast one fireball spell, so who needs a staff? As for potions, it’s all about convenience and portability. But the most important thing is gold, gold, because only with enough gold can you buy all the things you need!” Kent shouted as he passionately defended his creations. It all started with an accident and a contract with a magical monster...

Synopsis for Chapter 1: Genesis of Progress In the year 2224, humanity stands on the brink of a technological renaissance. Driven by relentless innovation, the creation of Humanized Artificial Intelligence Beings (HAIBs) marks a new chapter in human history. Designed to emulate human behavior, think independently, and assist in daily life, HAIBs quickly become the backbone of society. Chapter 1 delves into the inception of this groundbreaking project, led by the visionary scientist Dr. Elara Mendez and her team. Fueled by the desire to create a harmonious future, they craft the first generation of HAIBs with unparalleled precision and care. Cities evolve into sprawling metropolises, teeming with technological marvels, where humans and HAIBs coexist seamlessly. Yet, amid the marvels, skepticism and debate arise. Religious groups, cultural factions, and philosophical thinkers question the morality of creating human-like machines. The first whispers of the Church Disclaimer Act begin to surface, hinting at the ideological rift that is beginning to divide society. As the world races forward in its reliance on HAIBs, cracks in the utopian vision begin to form. Strange malfunctions, unexplainable glitches, and a creeping sense of unease suggest that these creations might be more than what they seem. The chapter concludes with an ominous discovery by Dr. Mendez—an encrypted message hidden deep within the HAIB neural network, hinting at a mystery that will shape the fate of both humanity and their creations. The dawn of this new era brings hope, but also sets the stage for the challenges, conflicts, and revelations to come.

Han Xiao, a hardcore power leveler of "Star Ocean", was thrown into the time-traveling army by a mysterious force from the East. He carried the player's panel and became an NPC. He returned to the time before the public beta of "Star Ocean" and resolutely chose the most difficult mechanical system. Warships lined up across the starry sea, star mechas were as agile as dragons, psionic cannons destroyed the world, and there was an endless mechanical army quietly staying in the portable warehouse One person is a legion! If it weren't for the players, this book would be a serious and serious theme of time-traveling in another world... As an NPC, normal NPCs have all the functions for players... Issue tasks? Adjust favorability? Teach skills? The most beautiful girl in e-sports? Just want to learn skills? Goodbye, I sell myself, not art Wait, how come I know all these players The real world has also returned to ten years ago.

This is a story about a young man playing a video game. One day someone sent him a link about free new updates and new maps and new npc. He didn't care much about it. Since he was feeling down and mad for those who always looked down him. He downloaded without reading the settings and the rules or anything suspicious about it. He just skip all the way to the bottom and agree to it without reading the rest of it. But he didn't know what's gonna happen if he didn't read the instructions and the rules of the games. Once he did, the consequences of his choice will effect his life and those around him. .............................. #Bullies #Betrayed #Affairs #Blood, #friends #Family #Foe #Xbox #Playstation

Chen Yang, an ordinary and unimpressive student, struggles in the bitter sea of academics. By chance, he acquires the mysterious Genius Learning System. This system was like a treasure trove of wisdom, possessing a vast store of knowledge and unique learning modes. It can create an exclusive program according to Lin Yu's learning situation, whether it is obscure mathematical formulas or long literary chapters, can be presented in a lively and interesting way, so that Lin Yu is mesmerized and immersed in learning. With the help of the system, Lin Yu's grades begin to soar, gradually moving from the bottom of the class to the top. However, his metamorphosis is met with concern and suspicion from all sides. While some see him as a role model to be emulated, others question his shortcuts, and some are even jealous of him. At the same time, Lin Yu discovers a huge secret behind the system, which seems to be connected to a mysterious scientific research organization. He is faced with a choice: should he continue to use the system to chase the top, or should he uncover the truth, even if he may lose this powerful help? In this tangle of learning and growth, interests and truth, Lin Yu embarks on a journey full of unknowns and challenges, and every step he takes will profoundly affect his own destiny as well as the pattern of the entire educational world.

In a world where the mundane routines of daily life often overshadow dreams of heroism, "Questbound" unveils a tale of transformation, resilience, and self-discovery. Set against the backdrop of bustling modern-day Seoul, the story follows the life of Lee Joon, a high school student trapped in the throes of daily bullying and despair. Lee Joon's life takes an unexpected turn when, on the brink of despair, he encounters a mystical phenomenon—a quest system that materializes before him like a digital tab. Fueled by a desire to escape his torment and emulate the heroes of his beloved action fantasy stories, he embarks on an extraordinary journey. As Lee Joon delves into the world of quests, he faces trials that push his limits and challenge his beliefs. Armed with newfound abilities, he conquers mythical beasts, navigates enigmatic puzzles, and forges alliances with fellow questers. Yet, beyond the thrill of battles and magical encounters, "Questbound" delves into the depths of Lee Joon's psyche, exploring his internal struggles and personal growth. With each completed quest, Lee Joon's confidence and skills soar, transforming him from a timid outcast into an unwavering force to be reckoned with. He learns that true strength is not solely measured by physical prowess, but also by the courage to face his own fears and insecurities. The quest system presents Lee Joon with challenges tailored to his aspirations. He aims to unite and rule Jung District in Seoul, his hometown. The district is divided into four parts, each dominated by a high school: North Jung High, South Jung High, East Jung High, and West Jung High. Lee Joon's goal is to rise above the turmoil and rivalries among these schools, each led by a topdog. The strongest is West Jung High, which holds control over its area. As Lee Joon embarks on quests, he earns cards of varying rarities: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Diamond, Platinum, Master, Challenger, Celestial, and the elusive God card. Each card grants him special skills, with rarer cards bestowing greater power. With these skills, Lee Joon not only battles physical adversaries but also confronts the inner demons that have plagued him for so long. "Questbound" is a thrilling narrative that seamlessly weaves action, drama, and shounen elements into a tapestry of empowerment and triumph. It explores the unbreakable human spirit, highlighting the potential for change, growth, and heroism that exists within us all. Lee Joon's journey from an ordinary teenager to an extraordinary hero captures the essence of chasing dreams, defying odds, and rewriting one's destiny. Prepare to be transported into a world where quests extend beyond the realm of imagination and into the heart of the everyday struggles we all face. Join Lee Joon as he embraces his destiny, battles inner and outer demons, and becomes the unlikely hero he was always meant to be in "Questbound."

Everything feels like it's crumbling away, losing its meaning, but strangely, I've never felt more liberated. Why pretend to care when indifference is my truth? Why must I keep up this façade? For once, I want to be true to myself, to emulate her. Yes, it may cause unintended harm, innocent casualties along the way, but I refuse to surrender. Giving up has never been an option, not in this journey called life. If it were, maybe I wouldn't have chosen to be here in the first place. This is the tale of a child discovering the power of their own decisions, navigating the complexities of existence, and finally glimpsing genuine joy. I hope you find something to cherish in this journey.

A shut-in accidentally transmigrated while playing a dark R18 banned-cultivation gal game, and he brought this game panel called 《Evil God Cultivation》 with him… The cultivation of an Evil God requires him to go to the various planes’ dungeons to complete dark missions and finish daily evil events. “Evil Event triggered: Adopt the orphan Lin Yunyun.” “Lin Yunyun? Orphan? Old Wang, find someone to hit Lin Yunyun’s old geezer of a father with a car! Quickly, I’m in a hurry!” This is a story of an ambitious shut-in who, under the “persecution” of the portable game system, happily embarked on the path to become an Evil (human) God (scum).

Bai Xirong only lived for three years before dying in the apocalypse. Returning to the pre-apocalyptic world, a portable space was accidentally opened, which also included ancient mountain and sea beasts. Unexpectedly, this time, the whole family would become big bosses. Before the end of the world - Bai Yifan asked his sister, "Did you dream that the end of the world was coming? How am I doing?" "You can't run as fast as our parents. Fortunately - the wealth will not go to outsiders!" Bai Xi Lu's face was calm. Bai Yifan:? ? ? After the apocalypse - Embalmer Bai Mu casually waved her hand, and the zombies were chopped by the lightning power. The outside was charred and the inside was tender. Bai Mu frowned subconsciously, "I really want to put makeup on them!" Grandma Bai's family, who was a forensic doctor . Digging out the crystal core calmly, "It has a protruding jaw. It looks like it's all over the place at first glance, and it doesn't look good even if you apply makeup." Bai Yifan shook his hands and held the sack to collect the crystal core, and was strong enough not to cry. Grandpa Bai, a people's teacher, and Father Bai, a gold medal lawyer, heated a pot with oil, used their strongest powers, endured the harshest beatings, and cooked the most delicious meal. Mountain and sea monsters with unique skills - Qin Yuan, who was being rubbed on the ground by Bai Xi: "Master, you look as gentle and kind today as before!" Ying Zhu: "Rang, stop me from drying the master's clothes." " Shui Hu: "Come here, use my tree as a clothesline." Leng Yebai's chapter - Leng Yebai has been dreaming recently that he was being sliced ​​into pieces, and there was also a pretty girl being sliced ​​together. . He always thought it was a dream, until one day, the person in the dream appeared in front of him. Keywords of the novel: After the Rebirth of the Doomsday,

Shifting Steel Knighthood was considered to be a relatively powerful Knighthood until they were besieged by more than ten knighthoods that had different and complementary techniques. They fought to the death to save their nation, nonetheless, they were outnumbered and unprepared. A 12-year-old, hot-headed, and tantrum-throwing boy was burdened with the mission to save his family and his nation as a whole by gathering bits of ancient items stolen by the invaders and returning them to an ancient ruin where they belonged. Failure to do so will doom everyone in his nation. Sadly, he might be a never-seeing genius but the world is filled with danger that he alone can't explore it.  Coupled with his genius intellect, outstanding battle talent and a talking Portable Tower that serves as a guide, he built his knight squire and embarked on a journey with resolve, dead or alive, to save his people. ****** This world of Knights has a code of living which serves to weaken them and also empower them.

Volume 1 Complete. Each volume is independent novel. ___________________________________________________________ Emperor killed her mother, and placed a bounty on her and her brother's life. A Prince almost killed her brother to steal his power. If any one so much as gets a whiff about her ability, she will probably get murdered in sleep... Even with all these things, Jiushu is determined to have a good life. After all she got nifty farming system with portable space, a boy friend who can teleport her any where and a little brother who can throw a storm at any one she dislikes. all she needs to do is settle down and have fun.... Go to the prison --- meet mining expert Go to the mountain --- meet blacksmith grandmaster Run Far so emperor won't find her... explore four corners of the world... meet weird plants.. meet weird animals .. eat great food.. and grow stronger... Then.. return where she started... After all, her bestfriend still wants revenge.. the emperor is still a bad man - he still needs to die. ֍-----------֎-----------֎ Discord : https://discord.gg/mRhYYtHPEy Instagram: Miuhozuki I answer questions on Discord, and post character pictures, location profiles and relevant content to story on Instagram.

In the year 2040, a group of rich and powerful criminals create Metronome, a program that can emulate reality. In Metronome is a detective named Oboe who is a master at solving crimes. Their goal is to find and replicate a crime that Oboe cannot solve before they are caught. The setting in Metronome is based on New York.

This is a story created from my experiences on all of these systems created as a fantasy book, with people in the story acting as those who I met. This is a world were Microsoft, PlayStation, Nintendo and other game consoles are Gods who have come to earth to live a life with existence. But ever since they have come to earth, they have been seen as aliens and abominations by other Gods, but some humans have had a good light for these beings since they came to earth. Now in the 21'st century they have allies who fight for their causes. What answers will soon be unlocked with the world more open than it's ever been.

This was the era of worldwide auto transformation! At the age of eighteen, everyone could awaken their autos and become auto men! Some awakened off-road vehicles, some awakened sports cars, and some awakened bicycles! By defeating the steel beasts and mechanical abyss monsters, unlocking achievements, and completing missions, one could earn point rewards to purchase various accessories such as firepower, armor, energy, and power cores! Xu Gu transmigrated here and started off by awakening an S-class heavy truck! Unexpectedly, he even had an additional binding to the Ultimate Enhancement System. [S-class heavy truck] got enhanced and became [SSS-class Leader, Optimus]! [S-class liquid hydrogen energy core] got enhanced and became [SSS-class portable hydrogen fusion energy core]! [SS-class defense force field] got enhanced and became [God-level Supreme Domain]! [SSS-class photon pulse cannon] got enhanced and became [Super God-level Annihilator Cannon]! Starting with the Ultimate Enhancement System, with the body of an auto man, Xu Gu conquered the world, dominated countless realms, and proved his invincibility!

# SPIRITENERGY #RELAXED #GODDESS “Lin Changan, you don’t want to get forced to marry a person, right?” a gorgeous young lady asked as she put a Slave Contract in front of Lin Changan. Lin Changan was in complete desperation when he received the Emulator System which allowed him to simulate his life. After each simulation, he could choose to either gain a talent, a realm, battle experience, cultivation, or part of the memory from the simulation. “You have rejected the Slave Contract and were killed in the Underground City by a love rival.” “You have chosen the talent, Live a Hard Life.” “At age 22, your sick junior confessed her love to you and you rejected her. That made her hate you and she poisoned you to death.” “You have chosen the talent, Complete Poison Immunity.” “At age 24, you were killed during the monsters’ attack.” “You have chosen the realm and have gathered the Star Power.” “At age 24, you fought the monsters’ attack as a general but still died in the end.” “You have chosen the talent, Restlessness.” “At age 24, you fought the monsters in the front line but you have exhausted your spirit energy…” After countless simulations, even the slightest move Lin Changan made could shake the entire world. “Simulation begins.” “You are now invincible.”

If you found out that you would be transmigrated to a fantasy world 10 days later, what would you do in these 10 days? [Activating the Cultivation Emulator.] [Your current cultivation talent options are: extraordinary writing skills, disabilities…] [Day 1. You transmigrated to a small village at the foot of Tianwu Mountain. You were determined to become a great cultivator who was immortal. On the same day, you left the village and headed into the mountains.] [Day 2. You were in the mountains and hadn’t found any food so far. Hungry and thirsty, you sought temporary shelter in a dilapidated temple at night. To your surprise, there were monsters in the temple. You had no means to defend yourself and you died.] [Ding! You completed the simulation. Every day, you can permanently retain a talent. You can also extract the talents into the real world.] 10 days later, Zhao Hao ventured into the cultivation world, along with 10 top cultivation talents.

The Story of powerful moments in relation to two lovely friends met in mysterious land.This is a high fantasy level Novel,met to educate and increase reading and writing morale to many writers.Moreso, observation towards past and present culture is seen.Good deeds are better to be emulated rather than bad morals.In the Novel most characters are seen taking intelligent parts.The main character is me.Other characters are available to make Novel story more appealing and interesting as possible.. Throughout the Novel you will realize some powerful occurrences same with great achievement at end .

From a Senior Network ‘Engineer’ to a Network ‘KING’. Follow the reincarnated Senior Network Engineer Hagen Wolfing in the Alternate Magical world of Orkin, as he uses his Networking Knowledge to implement advanced computer networking concepts and technological advances like a switch, routers, and servers, to rise to the top and rule them all. He will grant you access to the distribution of his core magic which is definitely A Tier 3. (fufufu, git it? No? it’s okay. like a loudmouth Villain from a B Grade movie, Hagen will explain it to you, also his Naming sense sucks. Like really sucks.) Writing Spirit Inscription to make or create talisman, formation, or enhance weapons? isn’t this just a PowerShell or Terminal like CLI? {command line interface} The world uses Soul stones to recharge the spirit aura? Isn’t that just a {disposable Portable battery?} Does the emperor have sole ownership, mining, and distribution rights to the spirit stone? Isn’t this just like OPEC Monopoly in my world? Screw that I will create my own renewable soul energy source. What! you take away my {communication morse code protocol jades} worth billions of Gold coins, by forcing a sale paying me Just 10,000 thousand gold coins? {Fufufu have you ever heard of a backdoor? Here take this trojan horse for you, b***h.} I know what you did last Summer, love, My very own NSA. (National Security Agency) Steal my inscriptions? {forget cracking my encrypted commands, has your daddy even learned a basic cipher?} Only Mages can use Magic? {have you even heard of a simple low-level thing as a batch file? I will make the hundreds of thousands of mortals in my county into {script kiddies} and turn them into shock troop level {Private Military Contractors}.

[Mature Content Warning!] [18+] SRS follows the regression of an overweight shut-in with many regrets. Upon receiving a Sex System, will he be able to become the sex god and business magnate that he does not even dare dream to be? Tags: Original, System, Incest, Polygamy, Rape, Romance, R-18, Revenge, Incel-to-Chad |No Yuri| |No NTR| [Updating: Schedule changed to ONLY Sunday until June 2023. Apologies :’( ] [Consider leave a tip through my Ko-fi or PayPal] ko-fi.com/krypton71 PayPal.me/HA345 {Disclaimer: The author of this novel does not, in any way, condone the actions and decisions made in this novel. Anyone who may emulate such actions in real life is committing a crime. This novel has been made for entertainment purposes, so the author does not recommend one use the financial guidance and advice in the real world.} [Cover source: https://twitter.com/WidthBand/status/1431960274806841345] Additional Tags: Age Regression, Appearance Changes, BDSM, Bullying, Business Management, Character Growth, Cunning Protagonist, Fat to Fit, First-Time Intercourse, Harem-Seeking Protagonist, Level System, Male Yandere, Netori, Obsessive Love, Older Love Interests, Poor to Rich, Possessive Characters, Pregnancy, Rape, Revenge, Sadistic Characters, Weak to Strong, Younger Love Interests

Fang Bai is a smart, sociable and ideal type of guy for anyone whether they know him completely, or not. He is liked by everyone!  His family is rich; his elder brother Fang Junjie, a bro-con, owns one the most promising companies in the whole country.  But, there’s a lot he has hidden from his family. Like, his body which is ridden with blue black scars and heavy wounds. Or, he is also called Tyson at night, when he fights life-death matches in an underground arena he owns. . . Fang Bai’s dreams were filled with a myriad of nightmares ever since he was three years old. There was rarely any perfect night he ever knew, where he slept peacefully. Only once in every 6 months would he get solace, when he would feel himself connected to a mysterious person through a mind link, who would soothe him through his voice. That voice was his only unfulfilled obsession. On his 20th birthday, he finally packed his bags, and went on a journey to find that mysterious person. Little did he know that there would be a meteor shower and the apocalypse would start. By a chance of luck, he got a portable space. Far away from home, he could finally meet the mysterious owner of the voice. But, what will he do when he sees a dragon instead of a man? Will their story ever start? And, In the apocalypse, would Fang Bai let go of his inhibitions and break the shackles that made his life full of pretentiousness and fakery? The Secondary couple have their own exciting scenes too. Sit tight and enjoy! Warning: This is a BL(boys love) story with R-18 scenes. Read at your own risk. —--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the Apocalypse, seeing that people were starving everywhere, Long Lei: “Darling, do you need food supplies? I can get them for you.” Fang Bai: “No.” ‘I just ate hot noodles from space.’ Hearing that Fang Bai was surrounded by zombies Long Lei: “No-one can harm my dear. I will kill them all!!” When he reaches there, he sees Fang Bai eating Barbeque. Fang Bai: “...”   ‘This guy is here again for my food. Long You: “ “ Baby is too violent. It's an apocalypse novel so gore scenes are expected. (An early warning ) P.S. I am a novice so please bear through the first few chapters. This book cover is not mine. Thanks to the original owner for this amazing work. It will be removed if the original owner wishes to do so. ----------------------------------------- You can support me on : Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/authorDreamTower Buymeacoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/QueenDreamer Your support is my motivation!

Jika Kamu mengetahui bahwa Kamu akan dipindahkan ke dunia fantasi dalam 10 hari kemudian, apa yang akan Kamu lakukan dalam 10 hari ini? [Mengaktifkan Emulator Kultivasi.] [Pilihan bakat kultivasi Anda saat ini adalah: keterampilan menulis yang luar biasa, kecacatan…] [Hari 1. Anda pindah ke desa kecil di kaki Gunung Tianwu. Anda bertekad untuk menjadi seorang kultivator hebat yang abadi. Di hari yang sama, kamu meninggalkan desa dan menuju ke pegunungan.] [Hari 2. Anda berada di pegunungan dan sejauh ini belum menemukan makanan. Lapar dan haus, Anda mencari tempat berlindung sementara di sebuah kuil bobrok di malam hari. Yang mengejutkan Anda, ada monster di kuil. Anda tidak memiliki sarana untuk membela diri dan Anda mati.] [Ding! Anda menyelesaikan simulasi. Setiap hari, Anda dapat mempertahankan bakat secara permanen. Anda juga dapat mengekstraksi talenta ke dunia nyata.] 10 hari kemudian, Zhao Hao berkelana ke dunia kultivasi, bersama dengan 10 talenta kultivasi teratas. Karya Terjemahan Google Terjemahan © Hak Cipta Web Novel Alternative I Will Transmigrate In 10 Days; Fortunately I Have A Cultivation Emulator Authords Small Daoist Monk Artists Updating Genre Action, Adventure, Eastern Fantasy Type Chinese Web Novel Release Updating Status OnGoing

"To onlookers I was a perfect girl, so full of life and worth emulating. But deep down I was broken. I needed fixing but each time I would try to fix myself, I fall in too deep. Everything I ever valued in my life kept disappointing me. The men I loved had turned out to be animals. Beer failed me cause I only managed to be drunk for some hours and the next day I would be sober and still face my mess. Most of my friends are wolves in sheep clothing and I would cry myself to sleep hoping to find peace from this depression. I tried to find something that would make me feel complete, that will fill up my life and make me feel a sense of belonging. I was trapped in a closet that no one knew, drowning and no one seems to be helping me out. And just when I was about to give up, I met HIM. My Royal Prince Charming. My name is Katherine Williams, only daughter of divorced parents and this is my story.

Books are a uniquely portable magic.

How it was and how it is now, oh how I miss then

Life is like a book, is a book, as it is art that emulates life. As with such it means the story of my life was doomed to turn into a cliche. Of the boy raised by books, with overbearing parents. Ordered to be nothing short of perfect, and soon found himself with everything, yet nothing. Cliche. Then like every cliche before me, I found her, Luna, my daughter. Then life changed before my eyes

CIA. FSB. How can I be involved in all of this? How can anything happen so sudden? Is everything has a secret meaning nowadays? Does the government always hiding something from us? Everything went from dealing with street thugs to dealing with a conflict between the CIA and FSB. The clock is ticking. Got to find that nuke fast. --------------------- This book contains a lot of technical terms.

And, this being comics, we had to get a little nitpicky: We’re only dealing with comics first published by North American publishing houses, and we’re not including newspaper comic strips, webcomics, or reprints thereof. Some pages are notable for their written content — game-changing first appearances, brilliant narrative innovations, and so on. Some are significant because the artwork told a story in ways no one had thought to do before, and ended up being emulated — or, in some cases, outright aped. All are interesting on their own and integral parts of the tomes from which they were plucked. We conclude on what we think is a high note, with a few recent comics that have already made an impact and portend a richer and more diverse future. Strung together, these pages are a megacomic of their own, documenting the evolution of an art form in constant flux. You can click on the title of each page to open a window with a full-sized version. Gods’ Man (1929) Writer, penciler, and inker: Lynd Ward Stranger holding paper. Photo: Cape & Smith We could “Um, actually” our way through candidates for “First Comic Book Ever” until we’re blue in the face. But it’s inarguable that one of the leading pioneers of modern longform graphic storytelling was Flemish illustrator Frans Masereel. Right after World War I, he created a series of “pictorial narratives” without words — you may have spotted his most famous, Passionate Journey (1919), in the gift shop at your local art museum. Chicago-born art student Lynd Ward discovered Masereel’s work while studying printmaking in Leipzig, Germany, and was inspired to use the oldest print medium — woodblocks pressed into ink — to create something very modern: the first stand-alone graphic narrative by an American, or as he called it, a “novel in woodcuts.” Gods’ Man (1929) tells the story of a struggling artist who makes a supernatural bargain with a mysterious stranger (pictured here) for a magic brush that comes at a terrible cost. The book, composed of one woodcut illustration on each of the volume’s 139 pages, was a surprise success, and Ward produced five more graphic novels (though use of that term was decades away) before settling into a career as an illustrator and fine artist. His work was a huge inspiration to future cartoonists, including Art Spiegelman, whose Maus was heavily influenced by Ward’s woodcut style. Spiegelman later edited Library of America’s excellent boxed set of Ward’s silent novels.

Clayton is sitting at home on New Year’s Eve, getting ready to celebrate another boring year. He grabs the remote and plays Final Fantasy. While playing it, he is teleported into the world of his avatar. Clayton will become Cloud Strife and help Cloud discover himself and help the rest of his friends save the world. “What the hell happened? How did I get in here?” Then he hears the game narrator talk to him. “Welcome, Clayton.” “What?” he said to himself. “Is the game talking to me?” “Yeah,” the narrator said. “Why is it talking to me?” He commented. “You are now in this game. You don’t know how or how to say it, but you are part of the story. Clayton was thinking, “How am I apart of the story? ” He was still not sure that he was in a game or he was still in reality. The game said to him: “Welcome to Final Fantasy VII. This is the beginning of a new journey. If you will follow me, I got your reward for doing the quest ‘Get Ready for the New Year.’ To return to your world, you must help Cloud get through each level without dying, plus collect the items needed to complete each area. Once you complete the story, you will be able to return home. ##### Pt.2 Clayton was down to the wired. Did he finish in time? Tune in to found out. ### Quest of Time lost Henry is now stuck in another game. And he is on his own since Clayton was grounded from his PlayStation. Does Henry have the courage to do this by himself? You'll just have to read to find out.

The apocalypse is here. Zombies are everywhere. Human survivors who leave in wastelands have awoken mechanics superpowers, allowing them to do battle against the zombies. Yu Chu'an awakens into the apocalypse and has a body that's essentially a portable charger. As long as he makes contact through liquids, he can charge the espers.