The Holy Dragon Imperator, Volume 2, Chapter 19

Phong Duong comics established in 2004 are a Vietnamese comic drawing group, created by artist Thanh Phong and writer Kang Du’o’ng. The group are the creators of Orange (Viet Comics, 2005 and Phong Duong Comics, 2011) and Long Thần Tướng (The Holy Dragon Imperator, 2014). The long form graphic novel Long Thần Tướng chronicles the Trần dynasty's second resistance against the Mongol army during a period where two nations are on the brink of war. Moving between modern day and the past recalled by six-year-old Ánh My as her memory is stored with many mysteries of ancient legends from 800 years ago.

This work features in Mangasia: Wonderlands of Asian Comics, a Barbican International Enterprises exhibition, curated by Paul Gravett. Mangasia presents a vivid journey through the art of Comics and visual storytelling across Asia. From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese ‘Manga’ and beyond, highlighting key creators, characters and publications.