What do you think?
Rate this book
閻鐵花 #2
Yan Vol.2
Nominated for two Eisner Awards, the Yan series continues with even more destructive battles and heart-wrenching moments.
From the award-winning writer of Oldmen and The Hidden Level, Chang Shang, comes a Sci-Fi thriller like no other.
The chaos continues in the Eisner-nominated series with Yan Volume 2, as award-winning writer and artist Chang Shang delivers a second thrilling sequel in the unnerving and gripping series that has earned two Eisner nominations (Best Writer/Artist and Best U.S. Edition of International Material – Asia).
Tieh-hua’s trail of destruction grows, as she pursues the bloody path of vengeance. However, the more bodies that drop means the more clues for Detective Lei who is hot on her heels.
Chang Sheng once again toys with existential questions by throwing the detective even deeper into the world of the supernatural. While tracing the steps of Tieh-hua, who has returned from the dead, he also delves into the past to solve the crimes that set off these extraordinary events.
Now that Tieh-hua has got to grips with her reincarnation and the world of the living, she has become increasingly powerful and formed strong bonds with the likes of her companion Higa Mirai. The chess prodigy has also been able to hone her power of precognition alongside her fearsome ally.
For fans of Chang Shang’s acclaimed works like Oldman and The Hidden Level, Yan Volume 2 showcases the talented creator’s versatility, as he blends Sci-Fi with a traditional horror story. This is also one for the collectors, as the wonderful illustrations within this book, larger than most manga, are adorned by a striking cover and stunning French flaps.
As readers are once again consumed by the carnage of Yan, this second volume ventures further into the small space that sits between reality and the supernatural. Where readers and characters are forced to understand whether revenge can quench one’s bloodthirst, and whether the other-worldly can be held accountable to the rules of our world.
From the award-winning writer of Oldmen and The Hidden Level, Chang Shang, comes a Sci-Fi thriller like no other.
The chaos continues in the Eisner-nominated series with Yan Volume 2, as award-winning writer and artist Chang Shang delivers a second thrilling sequel in the unnerving and gripping series that has earned two Eisner nominations (Best Writer/Artist and Best U.S. Edition of International Material – Asia).
Tieh-hua’s trail of destruction grows, as she pursues the bloody path of vengeance. However, the more bodies that drop means the more clues for Detective Lei who is hot on her heels.
Chang Sheng once again toys with existential questions by throwing the detective even deeper into the world of the supernatural. While tracing the steps of Tieh-hua, who has returned from the dead, he also delves into the past to solve the crimes that set off these extraordinary events.
Now that Tieh-hua has got to grips with her reincarnation and the world of the living, she has become increasingly powerful and formed strong bonds with the likes of her companion Higa Mirai. The chess prodigy has also been able to hone her power of precognition alongside her fearsome ally.
For fans of Chang Shang’s acclaimed works like Oldman and The Hidden Level, Yan Volume 2 showcases the talented creator’s versatility, as he blends Sci-Fi with a traditional horror story. This is also one for the collectors, as the wonderful illustrations within this book, larger than most manga, are adorned by a striking cover and stunning French flaps.
As readers are once again consumed by the carnage of Yan, this second volume ventures further into the small space that sits between reality and the supernatural. Where readers and characters are forced to understand whether revenge can quench one’s bloodthirst, and whether the other-worldly can be held accountable to the rules of our world.
352 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 2021
About the author
Sheng Chang
36 books19 followersName (in native language) : 常勝
Zodiac : Sagittarius
Blood type : O
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/jlcomic/
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 26 of 26 reviews
July 19, 2026
After a fantastic start, these middle chapters lose a little ground as the story arc has to serve up some setbacks to the Taiwanese Wonder Woman in her battle against the Lex Luthor-Brainiac alliance. Prophecies and time travel are meant to amp up the excitement but really just make it all seem a bit too convoluted and contrived.
The art is still pretty great, making the extra-large size (for a manga) very worthwhile.
Here’s hoping they nail the landing with next volume’s conclusion.
FOR REFERENCE:
Contents: 10. The Joint Operation -- 11. You Aren't the Only Survivor -- 12. Mr. All-Powerful -- 13. The Lie of the Survivor -- 14. Flora -- 15. Certain Death -- 16. The Third and Fourth Prophecies -- 17. Head and Hands Inside the Ride -- 18. The Lost 48 Hours -- 19. The Fifth Prophecy -- Epilogue. Seeing Five Minutes into the Future
The art is still pretty great, making the extra-large size (for a manga) very worthwhile.
Here’s hoping they nail the landing with next volume’s conclusion.
FOR REFERENCE:
Contents: 10. The Joint Operation -- 11. You Aren't the Only Survivor -- 12. Mr. All-Powerful -- 13. The Lie of the Survivor -- 14. Flora -- 15. Certain Death -- 16. The Third and Fourth Prophecies -- 17. Head and Hands Inside the Ride -- 18. The Lost 48 Hours -- 19. The Fifth Prophecy -- Epilogue. Seeing Five Minutes into the Future
August 1, 2026
Certainly more complex than the first volume, with a lot more elements of time travel, robots and magic foresight. At the same time, I’ve got even more questions I’m eager to have answered. Yan’s got to be alright… right?
March 8, 2026
Loving the development of the characters and how it blends superhero, supernatural, apocalyptic, sci-fi and thriller elements. Such a fun read, and definitely a page-turner once you get deeper into the story. The illustrations are sooo good too!! Can’t wait to read the final volume when it’s released in May!!
July 16, 2024
Un second tome qui penche encore plus dans la science fiction, j’ai adoré, des scènes d’action incroyables, un dessin qui en met plein la vue, une héroïne et d’autres personnages fascinants : j’attend le troisième et dernier tome avec impatience !
January 4, 2026
Bien, un peu en dessous du premier tome à mon avis. Les dessins sont toujours superbes, il y a de magnifiques scènes d’action. Mais j’ai été un peu perdue dans l’histoire. J’espère que le dernier tome m’éclairera un peu.
November 2, 2025
看完第二集才發現是三部曲！原本以為是更長的大長篇，這集超多時空轉換的概念資訊有點超載，但很多伏筆都讓人期待，好想知道一切的真相⋯⋯
July 24, 2024
Suite toujours aussi pulp et déjantée, Yan me surprend vraiment à jouer sur des registres inattendus de la série B avec ce mélange de mafia, de vengeance, de grand conglomérat et de SF. Une bien belle surprise totalement WTF !
En effet quand j’ai commencé cette série, on était pour moi dans une classique histoire de vengeance avec juste en prime un décor de théâtre chinois dans lequel évoluait notre héroïne, mais c’était juste ça. Quelle n’a pas été ma surprise de voir s’y agréger des histoires de pouvoirs surnaturels et de voyages dans l’espace temps, ainsi que de robot cherchant à prendre le pouvoir ! Un mélange inattendu mais terriblement efficace grâce au trait et à la narration punchy de Chang Sheng qui en font une oeuvre très divertissante et cohérente dans sa folie ubuesque.
Il faut dire que le trait très sombre de l’auteur est théâtral à souhait, ce qui convient à merveille à ce genre de scène où les surprises sont au tournant de chaque page. J’adore la façon très énergique dont il met en scène les combats de son héroïne et les batailles inattendues dans lesquelles elle se retrouve. Il a vraiment une mise en scène très cinématographique, se rapprochant des films de super-héros et de mafia américain où tout part en live mais où c’est terriblement jouissif.
L’histoire peut ainsi sembler un peu fourre-tout mais peu à peu l’auteur trace des liens entre les différents panneaux de celle-ci. Ainsi, on apprend pourquoi l’héroïne a perdu sa famille, pourquoi elle se fait attaquer par un robot géant et pourquoi la ville est menacée dans le futur. Rien n’est gratuit, tout part d’un certain moment qu’on découvre ici. Alors oui, ça prend des proportions dingues mais c’est le jeu avec ce genre de scénario et on accepte totalement, ça fait parti du genre. C’est même assez jouissif d’avoir dans la même série des histoires de pouvoirs surnaturels digne des super-héros (télékinésie, prescience…), des trouvailles technologiques dingues (voyages dans des mondes parallèles, robot prenant le pouvoir…) et des histoires de vengeance personnelle qui déraillent. Ça offre une mélange terriblement punchy !
Si comme moi vous êtes amateurs d’histoires un peu folles qui partent dans tous les sens mais gardent leur cohérence pour vous offrir un grand spectacle explosif et turbulent, laissez-vous tenter par Yan, ce pulp survitaminé où influences chinoises et américaines se mélangent si bien. C’est vif, percutant, inattendu et vraiment bourrin mais très beau dans sa noirceur.
Article complet : https://lesblablasdetachan.wordpress....
En effet quand j’ai commencé cette série, on était pour moi dans une classique histoire de vengeance avec juste en prime un décor de théâtre chinois dans lequel évoluait notre héroïne, mais c’était juste ça. Quelle n’a pas été ma surprise de voir s’y agréger des histoires de pouvoirs surnaturels et de voyages dans l’espace temps, ainsi que de robot cherchant à prendre le pouvoir ! Un mélange inattendu mais terriblement efficace grâce au trait et à la narration punchy de Chang Sheng qui en font une oeuvre très divertissante et cohérente dans sa folie ubuesque.
Il faut dire que le trait très sombre de l’auteur est théâtral à souhait, ce qui convient à merveille à ce genre de scène où les surprises sont au tournant de chaque page. J’adore la façon très énergique dont il met en scène les combats de son héroïne et les batailles inattendues dans lesquelles elle se retrouve. Il a vraiment une mise en scène très cinématographique, se rapprochant des films de super-héros et de mafia américain où tout part en live mais où c’est terriblement jouissif.
L’histoire peut ainsi sembler un peu fourre-tout mais peu à peu l’auteur trace des liens entre les différents panneaux de celle-ci. Ainsi, on apprend pourquoi l’héroïne a perdu sa famille, pourquoi elle se fait attaquer par un robot géant et pourquoi la ville est menacée dans le futur. Rien n’est gratuit, tout part d’un certain moment qu’on découvre ici. Alors oui, ça prend des proportions dingues mais c’est le jeu avec ce genre de scénario et on accepte totalement, ça fait parti du genre. C’est même assez jouissif d’avoir dans la même série des histoires de pouvoirs surnaturels digne des super-héros (télékinésie, prescience…), des trouvailles technologiques dingues (voyages dans des mondes parallèles, robot prenant le pouvoir…) et des histoires de vengeance personnelle qui déraillent. Ça offre une mélange terriblement punchy !
Si comme moi vous êtes amateurs d’histoires un peu folles qui partent dans tous les sens mais gardent leur cohérence pour vous offrir un grand spectacle explosif et turbulent, laissez-vous tenter par Yan, ce pulp survitaminé où influences chinoises et américaines se mélangent si bien. C’est vif, percutant, inattendu et vraiment bourrin mais très beau dans sa noirceur.
Article complet : https://lesblablasdetachan.wordpress....
September 14, 2025
"In this world where there is light, there must be shadows where there is good, there must be evil."
Chang Sheng's second volume of Yan starts on the streets of Taipei, where Yan and Higa Mirai face off against a giant robot dispatched by Flora Technologies. Higa Mirai's so-called "reinforcements" not only possess superpowers but also claim to be survivors of the explosion at the research facility! This begs the question about what actually happened 30 years ago. Thirteen is from Flora Technologies, given the permission to develop self awareness, tin it's new form it seeks out revenge, it's target is all humankind. With chaos fast approaching can they figure out the truth amongst it?
The revenge story very much continues in this volume however the focus is more on the character of Miku. I liked this shift as her abilities of seeing five minutes into the future are truly tested. Her frustrations with trying to fix things does make the reader sympathise with her yet her determination drives the story on.
The returning character of the detective was great, I love how he balances out the group dynamic. With the introduction of the new character "Rabbit" there are interesting shifts in who believes his backstory and how his abilities will either help or make things worse for them.
The artwork once again was incredible. The fight sequences were crazy and you did have to take your time taking everything in.
I did again enjoy reading Yan, I can't wait to see where the story goes in the next volume.
Many thanks to @titanmanga @titancomics for a copy of Yan Volume Two which is out now.
Chang Sheng's second volume of Yan starts on the streets of Taipei, where Yan and Higa Mirai face off against a giant robot dispatched by Flora Technologies. Higa Mirai's so-called "reinforcements" not only possess superpowers but also claim to be survivors of the explosion at the research facility! This begs the question about what actually happened 30 years ago. Thirteen is from Flora Technologies, given the permission to develop self awareness, tin it's new form it seeks out revenge, it's target is all humankind. With chaos fast approaching can they figure out the truth amongst it?
The revenge story very much continues in this volume however the focus is more on the character of Miku. I liked this shift as her abilities of seeing five minutes into the future are truly tested. Her frustrations with trying to fix things does make the reader sympathise with her yet her determination drives the story on.
The returning character of the detective was great, I love how he balances out the group dynamic. With the introduction of the new character "Rabbit" there are interesting shifts in who believes his backstory and how his abilities will either help or make things worse for them.
The artwork once again was incredible. The fight sequences were crazy and you did have to take your time taking everything in.
I did again enjoy reading Yan, I can't wait to see where the story goes in the next volume.
Many thanks to @titanmanga @titancomics for a copy of Yan Volume Two which is out now.
March 8, 2026
Quando comprei o primeiro não esperava que seria uma ficção científica e isso me fez ficar encantado, todo o lance meio cyberpunk me atrai e a forma que tudo é desenhado é lindo, principalmente as cenas de luta que sou apaixonado
Em êxtase com esse segundo volume, recebemos personagens novos e amo que se aprofundaram um pouco mais na Mira, nos poderes e na insegurança dela em relação a Yan
Gostei que o objetivo geral da vilã apresentada não era apenas uma vingança, mas provar a existência de super-humanos após décadas sendo desacreditada por todos a sua volta, não era algo contra a Yan e sim contra os adultos que não acreditaram nela, acho que isso dá uma profundidade a mais — o que me deixou triste por ela não se consolidar com a vilã principal
Não acreditei no final, e não acho que vai ficar assim, creio que vão tentar trazer a Yan de volta (nao quero aceitar que nao vou ter mais a querida)
Empolgado para o próximo e último mangá
Em êxtase com esse segundo volume, recebemos personagens novos e amo que se aprofundaram um pouco mais na Mira, nos poderes e na insegurança dela em relação a Yan
Gostei que o objetivo geral da vilã apresentada não era apenas uma vingança, mas provar a existência de super-humanos após décadas sendo desacreditada por todos a sua volta, não era algo contra a Yan e sim contra os adultos que não acreditaram nela, acho que isso dá uma profundidade a mais — o que me deixou triste por ela não se consolidar com a vilã principal
Não acreditei no final, e não acho que vai ficar assim, creio que vão tentar trazer a Yan de volta (nao quero aceitar que nao vou ter mais a querida)
Empolgado para o próximo e último mangá
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 23, 2022
tfw u stay up till 4am to finish a book bc its that good (altho the first one was better by miles)? the start of this book dragged out a bit and the antagonist and the source of the main conflict turned out to be kinda lame, but its a departure from the usual graphic novel trope where the superheroes save the day and defeat evil — bc in this one, they don't. turned out to be a pretty chilling sci-fi story about the unchecked powers/ lack of civic consultation that's involved in designing autonomous and unmanned systems ... there's gonna be a 3rd volume coming out later this year!! ahhh!!!
August 12, 2026
2026 Eisner Award finalist - Best U.S. Edition of International Material–Asia, Best Writer/Artist (Chang Sheng)
This is a wild science fiction thriller with lots of action. Volume 2 gets a little convoluted, but many of the questions from Volume 1 start to get answered. The artwork continues to be excellent, especially some of the martial arts sequences.
This is a wild science fiction thriller with lots of action. Volume 2 gets a little convoluted, but many of the questions from Volume 1 start to get answered. The artwork continues to be excellent, especially some of the martial arts sequences.
September 7, 2024
Ça va pas en s'arrangeant. Maintenant on a affaire à de la SF et rien n'est expliqué. Aucune logique présente et on nous raconte l'histoire comme si c'était le cas ?
Moi aussi je peux faire un scénario au pif et appeler ça de la SF 💀
Moi aussi je peux faire un scénario au pif et appeler ça de la SF 💀
October 15, 2024
J'ai toujours ben de la misère avec la science fiction, mais je pense que ce tome se tient mieux que le premier où tout arrivait sans aucun lien. Je me demande quand même ce qui va arriver dans le dernier tome
November 17, 2025
A história está cada vez melhor. Eu não sabia onde eu estava me metendo quando comecei a ler Yan, mas confesso que a cada página que eu leio, fico cada vez mais apaixonado pela história. As reviravoltas e cenas de ação são simplesmente demais e quanto a arte, nem se fala!
March 2, 2026
3.5 ✯
Quand même dingue de réussir à te faire t'attacher à des perso que j'ai pas vu depuis 1 an en quelques chapitres quand le gars voulait juste faire des grosses scènes d'action BOUM BOUM à la base.
Quand même dingue de réussir à te faire t'attacher à des perso que j'ai pas vu depuis 1 an en quelques chapitres quand le gars voulait juste faire des grosses scènes d'action BOUM BOUM à la base.
January 3, 2025
Plus j'avance moins c'est normal
September 17, 2025
Eh got a little wonky in this volume, however, the story does unfold. Im kinda worried they might try to stretch this one thin though.
3.6✨ hopeful 🙏🏽
3.6✨ hopeful 🙏🏽
September 22, 2025
Gosto da maneira como esse volume afunila a história ao mesmo tempo que abre margem para novos questionamentos, o final também é bem interessante e te deixa muito curioso pra continuar...
November 8, 2025
The art is incredible once again. The new villain is a little generic. I’m really starting to like the characters.
January 31, 2026
I guess I'd describe this as neo-pulp. It's really fun and very silly, but with fantastic art and really expertly-illustrated action. A fun ride! Looking forward to the final volume
July 27, 2026
L’histoire va un peu vite, on ne s’attarde pas sur les personnages pour favoriser l’action mais on se laisse entraîner quand même.
Et ces dessins ! 🤩
Et ces dessins ! 🤩
July 30, 2025
More reviews (and no fluff) on the blog http://surrealtalvi.wordpress.com/
This second volume was just as good as the first: stunning graphics, plenty of action, and a thought-provoking storyline. It's a book you want to read several times because it is so visual and visceral.Story: More of Yan's history comes to the fore as a new opponent appears - one deeply connected to her past.
The story deepens a bit here as Yan gains new allies and terrifying new foes. The quality remains high and I greatly look forward to the next volume of this sci fi dystopian series. Reviewed from an advance reader copy provided by the publisher.
April 25, 2026
PT Aprofundamo-nos no passado de Yan, descobrindo os motivos por trás do assassinato da sua família.
A narrativa avança a todo o vapor, repleta de ação intensa e complementada por ilustrações deslumbrantes.
--
EN We delve deeper into Yan's past, uncovering the motives behind her family's assassination.
The narrative moves at full throttle, packed with intense action and complemented by stunning artwork.
A narrativa avança a todo o vapor, repleta de ação intensa e complementada por ilustrações deslumbrantes.
--
EN We delve deeper into Yan's past, uncovering the motives behind her family's assassination.
The narrative moves at full throttle, packed with intense action and complemented by stunning artwork.
December 31, 2023
Displaying 1 - 26 of 26 reviews