As a young boy, Sean loved to read comics, and by the age of twelve he decided to become a comic book writer. Sean now lives in Kumamoto where he is currently working on his twelfth book. Thanks to the internet, Sean collaborates with artists from Japan and all around the globe. This month, a manga of Japanese ghost stories that he originally produced for print will be released as downloadable data for viewing on mobile phones and PCs. To those who think comics are just for kids, Sean likes to point out that comics are like movies; some are for children, and some are for adults. For Sean, these “graphic novels” are both an art form and a serious business. Some of the topics are serious too. His most recent book is titled: “Iraq: Operation Corporate Takeover”. So, if you’re not a manga reader yet, lighten up and crack open a volume. To learn more about Sean’s work, visit his blogsite at: http://sean-michael-wilson.blogspot.com/
In Japan: 4 years
Hometown: Edinburgh, Scotland
Identity: Comic Book Writer
Originally published in Fukuoka Now magazine (fn116, Aug. 2008)
