is a Korean
manhwa
(; ) is the general Korean term for comics and print cartoons. Outside Korea, the term usually refers to South Korean comics. is greatly influenced by Japanese Manga comics. Modern Manhwa has extended its reach to many other countries. ...
series written by
Dall-Young Lim and illustrated by Kwang-Hyun Kim, the former who is known for writing ''
Unbalance Unbalance'', ''
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'', and the Japanese
manga ''
Black God''. The story revolves around Shi-Chan Kang, a high school student and fashion model who was nearly killed in a crossfire between demonic beings called "Tedlars". However, Inferno, one of the Tedlars, saves Shi-Chan's life by merging his body with his own. In order to separate themselves, they must collect 1,000 "Invento Hells" by killing other Tedlars in hopes of ever being separated from each other.
''Aflame Inferno'' began serialization in Vol.8 of ''
Booking'', published on April 1, 2006.
The first volume was released by
Haksan Culture Company on July 15, 2006, with a total of six volumes available in South Korea as of January 15, 2011.
Story
A self-absorbed high school student gets caught in the middle of a battle of demons (called "Tedlars"). He is nearly killed but is saved when the Tedlar named "Inferno" merged with him. Now he must hunt down Tedlars while keeping up with his studies.
Characters
The characters' original names are shown on the left, while their names from the Japanese version appear on the right. Only the Tedlars and TBI members retain their names in both versions.
Main characters
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;Yu-Na Go /
Tedlars
Legend Tedlars
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Other Tedlars
;Bandara
;Sorcerer Dantis
;Rabiatan
;Garrod Balty
;Loben Balty
;Altross
;Garnet Sittler
;Balbalbow
;Albraxas
;Trisba
;Dalrossa
;Material
;Physaracks
Tedlar Hunters (T.B.I.)
;Oreilly Laurent
;Guinness Scott
;Demian
;Nancy Swallow
Other characters
;Ji-Yun Do / Mika Matsumi
;Mrs. Kang / Hiromi Saito
;Ki-Hoon Shin / Akihiko Hosaka
;Chi-Sang An / Katsuki Kumakura
;Yu-Ra Min / Maya Akakiya
;Elize Schultz
;
Joan
Terminology
;Tedlar (테드라/鬼神)
;Corrosion
;Invento
;T.B.I.
Media
Manhwa
Written by
Dall-Young Lim and illustrated by Kwang-Hyun Kim, ''Aflame Inferno'' began serialization in Vol.8 of ''
Booking'', published on April 1, 2006.
The first volume was released by
Haksan Culture Company on July 15, 2006,
with a total of six volumes available in South Korea as of January 15, 2011 under their ''Booking Comics'' imprint.
The manhwa is licensed in Japan by Kill Time Communication where it is serialized in ''
Comic Valkyrie
is a Japanese science fiction and fantasy ''seinen'' manga magazine published by Kill Time Communication. Its target readership is males between their teens and thirties. The first volume was released on July 25, 2006, and ran in bimonthly volum ...
'',
and in Taiwan by
Tong Li Publishing
Tongli Publishing Co. ( Chinese: 東立出版社, Hanyu Pinyin: ''Dōng Lì Chūbǎnshè''), most known as Tong Li Comics, is a publishing company which distributes a variety of domestic and imported comics in Taiwan.
History
Tong Li was founde ...
. Japanese releases of ''Aflame Inferno'' feature unique cover art designs and uncut scenes, as well as being
localized to better suit Japanese readers.
References
External links
''Aflame Inferno''at ''
Comic Valkyrie
is a Japanese science fiction and fantasy ''seinen'' manga magazine published by Kill Time Communication. Its target readership is males between their teens and thirties. The first volume was released on July 25, 2006, and ran in bimonthly volum ...
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2006 comics debuts
Haksan Culture Company titles
Manhwa titles