Invitations to the launch of The Queen’s Library’s manga collection proved to be in great demand.
More than 100 boys entered a specially devised quiz in an attempt to secure just 30 places at the lunchtime launch – entitled Kapow! – of the graphic novel and comic book collection. The top scorers from each year were selected, with the remaining lucky guests selected at random from the entrants.
Librarian Ciara Murray said: “The quiz and the launch certainly caused quite a buzz around School. It’s something that appeals from Year 7 all the way to Sixth Form. As the quiz answers demonstrated, many of our boys already have an extensive knowledge of manga, so I am sure the new collection will be a popular addition to the Library.”
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Manga is a style of Japanese comic books and graphic novels, typically aimed at adults as well as children.
During the launch, the library was closed to all Year 7-11 boys except those on the guest list, although Sixth-Formers were able to use the facilities as usual.
The illustrated quiz was published on QE’s Pupils’ Learning Network. It involved questions such as:
- Who is the hero (or heroes) destined to fight these dastardly villains?
- Lex Luthor (Superman)
- Ra’s al Ghul (Batman)
- Red Skull (Captain America)
- Mystique (The X Men)
- Doctor Octopus (Spiderman)
- What does the Japanese word ‘baka’ mean? (Fool, idiot)
- How many volumes of Naruto have been released in English translation so far? (72)