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　　《字花》117期「漫畫變」

　　117期專題「漫畫變」，重點在於文學與漫畫是可以互相進入、互相改變對方的兩種語言。因此我們把整期分成兩段，方向正好相反。

　　上半段是「讓文學走進漫畫」。我們找來視覺創作者，直接拿已經存在的文學作品交給他們，請他們用漫畫的方式重新演繹。重點不在於「忠不忠於原著」，而在於觀察：當一段純文字的故事被放進格子、被線條切割、被翻頁節奏牽引之後，它會失去什麼，又會多出什麼。同時，我們在兩篇文學漫畫中間放了一組詩，這組詩的靈感來自另一部經典漫畫，目的是讓詩成為圖文之間的第三種聲音，看看詩能不能在漫畫的空白處長出新的呼吸。

　　下半段則是「讓漫畫走進文學」。我們請三位寫作者用散文回望自己與漫畫的私人歷史。他們不是在做書評或排行榜，而是在說：漫畫曾經在什麼時候、用什麼方式，比小說更快、更深地碰觸到他們的記憶、創傷和自我認知。透過這三篇極私人的文字，我們想呈現的是：漫畫並不只是娛樂或次級敘事，它同樣可以承載最沉重的生命經驗，而且往往用比純文字更直接的方式做到。

　　整期做下來，我們只想問一個問題：當文字與圖像不再各自守在自己的領域，而是真正交換位置、互相改寫的時候，我們習慣的閱讀方式、敘事方式，甚至我們對「故事」的定義，會不會也跟著改變？這場實驗沒有標準答案，我們只想把過程攤開來，讓讀者自己去感受「變」的發生。

精彩內容包括：

專題「漫畫變」

●Rex Koo〈象的消失〉 村上春樹那頭神秘大象，被Rex Koo拖進黑白格子，廚房、冰箱、鎮長、市民，全變成線條與陰影。文字裏的荒誕，在漫畫裏變得安靜又殘酷，像一場無聲的消失儀式。

●周漢輝詩作〈空氣感混音〉受蘆奈野仁《橫濱購物紀行》啟發，在紙上留下風聲、咖啡香與末世餘暉。詩行像漫畫的空白格，讓讀者自己填進時間。

●阮光民〈面具〉《擂台旁邊》裏最陰鬱的一夜，被阮光民用粗黑線條重新拳擊。汗水、血跡、面具後的眼神，全在格子裏流動。 

●陳子謙〈漫畫不是文學〉 從《火之鳥》到《血之轍》，作者用書單宣告：漫畫不是次等文學，它有自己的節奏、呼吸與改編野心。

●李嘉儀〈線條、分格與跨頁——攪動眼睛的流動路徑〉從《漂流教室》到《血之轍》，作者重返童年租借漫畫的夜晚，發現線條與跨頁如何悄悄劃開創傷。

●郭爾君〈漫「話」：通往世界的格子〉 漫畫的格子不是牢籠，而是記憶的縫隙。作者把被遺忘的碎片塞進格子，讓它們重新拼湊成一個人。每一格，都是通往另一個世界的門。

解像、特稿、專欄、起格

●特犒收錄何福仁〈西西的旅遊書寫：埃及〉，西西以文字、毛熊與繪畫織就埃及遊記，細觀木乃伊與神廟，借古人話語反思旅遊之義；羅貴祥〈空氣間〉從瑜伽靜觀到觀豚之旅，紅樹林與海豚浮沉，探討棲息地毀滅與孤獨牢籠，

●謝曉虹專欄小說〈與Ｍ無關的故事〉，講述女主角與「半死」丈夫M的婚姻牢籠。在出差途中，揭露內心孤獨，荒誕中透視現代女性困境。

●李維怡專欄「石頭記」以小說連載形式，以奇幻筆觸描寫無何有鄉的移動石頭。故事融合社會諷刺，探討都市壓力與神秘事件，揭露官僚無能與鄰里衝突。

●「起格」有羅樂敏的小說創作，及廖偉棠的組詩。

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●專訪《世外》監製及編劇楊寶文及美術總監張小踏，《世外》如一場千年心結之旅，香港動畫改編日本小說，楊寶文與張小踏共織色彩斑斕的生死維度，從吳哥古蹟到貓湯幽默，療癒放下與原諒。

●Ling Ling Ling回溯沙士疫情下的香港獨立音樂，false alarm樂隊在band房辦Unknown Festival，噪音如青春烈火。雜記捕捉演出友情與魔幻片段，懷念那未知節慶，永在格子間迴響。

●更多精彩內容包括：Sunnie Wong訪《沉埋的粵菜檔案》作者徐子君（Kristie），食譜如何成為觀看時代的方式。

刊物簡介

　　《字花》是香港一本雙月刊文學雜誌，於 2006 年 4 月創刊，由水煮魚文化製作有限公司出版，用文 學視角直接介入社會文化議題。專題以外，每期均有文字、視藝和跨媒體創作，以及文學、影視和 文化評論，以「立足本地，放眼世界」為旨，力圖打破香港文學雜誌的固有形式，以展示文學年 輕、活潑和多元化的一面。

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While out and about one day, Kimihiko Kimizuka and his three friends are kidnapped by...Siesta herself?! But they soon learn there's more to the story as the long-forgotten truth of the detective's death is revealed. Will this be the clue that finally unlocks the secrets of Kimihiko's part?

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...Until a year ago, that is. Now he's returned to a life that is normal and tepid by comparison, knowing the adventure must be over. After all, the detective is already dead.

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After a narrowly won battle, Yuti surrenders to Master Rabbit and Yuuya, abandoning her plan to destroy humanity. She has no home to return to, so Yuuya offers up his. However, traces of demonic energy remain inside Yuti, and there's no telling when they might take over, so Yuuya decides to risk transferring them to himself. Will he be able to resist his dark impulses and the temptation of power?

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Leveling up has truly changed Yuuya's life. In the real world, things have done a complete 180. He's getting used to his new school and making fast friend-which includes a fluffy companion in the other world. Meanwhile, thanks to his physical prowess and good looks, his popularity is through the roof (though he's oblivious to this). He's also finally learned how to use magic! Will it be enough to help him survive fires, assassins, and trials in the wilderness?!

A chance to come back!

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I honestly can't remember what catalyzed this desire.

All I know is I've admired shadow brokers for as long as I can remember.

Was it a certain anime? Or was it a manga - or a movie?

Eh, I guess it doesn't matter. I was all in for anything that featured a mastermind, or an eminence in shadow, as I like to call them. These characters were never the protagonists or final bosses but were relegated to a role behind the scenes where they flaunted their powers and meddled in the affairs of others. I've always looked up to the men in the shadows.

I wanted to be one of them.

Think of children who worship their favourite superheroes.

That was me but with master puppeteers.

The Door Of Darkness Is Cast Open – The World Advances To A New Field

The specter of war hangs thick in the air of the Oriana Kingdom, where Princess Rose is expected to wed Duke Perv. This supposed marriage cannot and will not stand, though, as it would throw a major wrench in a certain shadowbroker’s plans. Not one to miss an opportunity for sleuthing, Cid makes his way to the royal capital to put a stop to the ceremony, but are there even bigger schemes at work behind this unholy matrimony?

I honestly can't remember what catalyzed this desire.

All I know is I've admired shadow brokers for as long as I can remember.

Was it a certain anime? Or was it a manga - or a movie?

Eh, I guess it doesn't matter. I was all in for anything that featured a mastermind, or an eminence in shadow, as I like to call them. These characters were never the protagonists or final bosses but were relegated to a role behind the scenes where they flaunted their powers and meddled in the affairs of others. I've always looked up to the men in the shadows.

I wanted to be one of them.

Think of children who worship their favourite superheroes.

That was me but with master puppeteers.

The Red Moon Hangs Low In The Night – An Omen Of What’s To Come

Deep within the Lawless City lies the Blood Queen, a Progenitor Vampire, slumbering in her coffin for many moons. An expert at landing himself in trouble, Cid should know better than to go after her… but he’s dying to get a piece of the action. It’s time he shed his daytime persona to take on the role of Shadow! It seems, however, that he’s not the only one with this idea. Soon enough, he finds the three rulers of the Lawless City-Juggernaut the Tyrant, Yukime the Spirit Fox, and Crimson the vampire – are all on his tail. To complicate things even further, the Shadow Garden descends on the scene as the hour of the Blood Queen’s awakening looms closer and closer…

I honestly can't remember what catalyzed this desire.

All I know is I've admired shadow brokers for as long as I can remember.

Was it a certain anime? Or was it a manga - or a movie?

Eh, I guess it doesn't matter. I was all in for anything that featured a mastermind, or an eminence in shadow, as I like to call them.

These characters were never the protagonists or final bosses but were relegated to a role behind the scenes where they flaunted their powers and meddled in the affairs of others. I've always looked up to the men in the shadows.

I wanted to be one of them.

Think of children who worship their favourite superheroes.

That was me but with master puppeteers.

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I honestly can't remember what catalyzed this desire.

All I know is I've admired shadow brokers for as long as I can remember.

Was it a certain anime? Or was it a manga - or a movie?

Eh, I guess it doesn't matter. I was all in for anything that featured a mastermind, or an eminence in shadow, as I like to call them. These characters were never the protagonists or final bosses but were relegated to a role behind the scenes where they flaunted their powers and meddled in the affairs of others. I've always looked up to the men in the shadows.

I wanted to be one of them.

Think of children who worship their favourite superheroes.

That was me but with master puppeteers.

One Big Fat Lie And A Few Twisted Truths

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I honestly can't remember what catalyzed this desire.

All I know is I've admired shadowbrokers for as long as I can remember.

Was it a certain anime? Or was it a manga - or a movie?

Eh, I guess it doesn't matter. I was all in for anything that featured a mastermind, or an eminence in shadow, as I like to call them. These characters were never the protagonists or final bosses but were relegated to a role behind the scenes where they flaunted their powers and meddled in the affairs of others. I've always looked up to the men in the shadows.

I wanted to be one of them.

Think of children who worship their favourite superheroes.

That was me but with master puppeteers.

Disaster Strikes At The Worst Possible Time!

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Save The Paige Workshop!

Anne has finally attained the title of Silver Sugar Master, but not without paying a price - Challe has sold his freedom to Bridget Paige, the daughter of the Paige Workshop maestro. Determined to get him back, Anne travels to the Paige Workshop and learns they'll return him if she agrees to work for them. But then she's assigned the difficult task of reviving the debt-ridden business, which is close to shutting down! Set on rescuing Challe, Anne doesn't shy away from the challenge, but with only five candy crafters, and their faction's long history of set traditions restricting her actions, how will she save the Paige Workshop...?

No Sugar Apples, No Silver Sugar?!

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An Impossible Wish Granted

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Rush To The Royal Candy Fair!

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As Mr. Fujiyama recuperates, Cherry and Smile decide to hunt down the record he holds so dear. They ask around the mall, examining Mr. Fujiyama's empty album jacket for clues - but the breakthrough arrives when they identify the radio tower shown on its back side. Desperate for answers, the two make for the tower to see what secrets it holds!

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Tokyo - a beautiful yet cold city, full of life and twinkling lights. There resides Subaru Sumeragi, the thirteenth head of his clan and a powerful onmyouji. Aided by his glamorous twin sister, Hokuto, and the veterinarian who claims to love him, Seishirou Sakurazuka, he solves the supernatural troubles that plague the citizens of Tokyo - both living and deceased!

Cid's engaging in a little "fundraising" in the treasure vaults of the Crimson Tower to finance his future shadowbroker activities when he senses the presence of an upcoming boss battle! The newly resurrected Blood Queen is hosting a grisly banquet, and Shadow's not the only one on the guest list. With Cid's sister, Claire, diving into the fray on a misguided mission to save him, will she realize she's getting in over her head before it's too late...?

Cid's shadowbrokering fun is interrupted when his sister, Claire, drags him off to the Lawless City to hunt some vampire called the ''Blood Queen" or something. To fit in with the atmosphere of this hard-boiled town, he decides to give his normal background character persona a break and try out a new role - a young man who laughs mysteriously at the violence around him! However, the legendary Red Moon that rises over Cid's carefree head might be more than just an ill omen...