“Snow Monkey” has kicked it’s way to being honored at the Martial Arts History Museum.
The comic book, from independent publisher Red 5 Comics, just published it’s first issue in May 2025, and is drawing praise for being one of the best new martial arts comics in quite some time.
“Snow Monkey” features teenager Jennifer Gaitlin, who dons the ancient helmet of Wukong and gains the experiences and abilities of anyone who’s ever worn it. As Snow Monkey, she fights against her father, the crime lord known as the Sensei, who is training his students to be an army of deadly warriors.
“Snow Monkey” creator and writer Jason Shaw scripts a kinetic tale and artist Heubert Khan Michael’s sleek and explosive artwork have drawn notice in the martial arts and comic book communities alike – with a Snow Monkey Honor Day now announced for July 24, 2025 at the Martial Arts History Museum in Glendale, CA!
“We are very excited to honor “Snow Monkey’, is bringing a unique, respectful depiction of the martial arts to comic book culture and the masses “, says Michael Matsuda, the Founder and President of the Martial Arts History Museum.
“We are very excited to be honored by the Martial Arts History Museum and that Jennifer Gaitlin’s adventures have had such an impact so quickly “, says ‘Snow Monkey’ writer and creator Shaw. ” It has been an 8-year journey to make this book a reality – but this honor by the Museum is further proof it was worth the wait. I couldn’t be happier and can’t wait to interact with the Martial Arts and comic book communities and make more people aware of ‘Snow Monkey’!”
There will be a signing by Shaw at 4-6 PM on Wednesday, July 23 and Snow Monkey Day – which will consist of a Q&A, another signing and a presentation by Shaw – will follow, from 2-6 PM on Thursday, July 24.
The Martial Arts History Museum is located on 201 N. Brand Blvd , Suite B100 in Glendale, CA.
Any questions regarding the signing and Snow Monkey Day should be directed to the Martial Arts History Museum or Jerome Maida directly at 570-540-3899.
