Hong Kong artist to create manga version of Star Wars novel after winning global audition

Local artist Tsang Wai-man, or Man Tsang, has recently won a bid to produce the official manga adaptation of the novel Star Wars: Thrawn. His partnership with Disney was announced at the Star Wars Celebration 2025 in Tokyo in late April. It also signifies a life achievement for Tsang, who has wanted to illustrate comic books since he was a boy. While the artist has admitted some challenges in adapting the novel into manga, he also has a proven track record in overcoming difficulties in his life.