Reborn in America: Starting as a California Resident

"Boss, we have completed the second draft of the Dragon Ball manga."

Time flies like an arrow, and it's already July 21st.

On this day, Jack Stone, the chief cartoonist of SkyEye Comics, stood respectfully in Henry's office.

He was still clutching a heavy stack of original comic book manuscripts in his hand;

This is the culmination of his and his team's tireless work day and night.

At that moment, filled with pride and excitement, he solemnly handed this masterpiece to Henry.

As a veteran cartoonist, Jack is widely praised in the industry for his more than 20 years of rich experience and unique artistic style.

Not only is his painting skillful, and he can skillfully integrate various cultural elements into his works, but he also has unique insights into story conception, creating a refreshing visual experience and bringing unexpected surprises to readers.

Since joining Tianyan Comics, he has not only significantly improved the company's artistic standards, but also brought unprecedented innovative momentum to the company.

The success of this Dragon Ball manga project is largely attributed to Jack's leadership.

From meticulously refining the character designs to personally overseeing the key scenes, he did everything himself, striving to ensure that every detail accurately conveyed the charm of this classic work.

"Oh, Jack, this is incredible!"

Henry took the manuscript from Jack, glanced through it, and nodded in satisfaction: "You not only completed the task ahead of schedule, but your understanding and adaptation of the story I relayed also exceeded my expectations."

You are truly a rare master of comics.

The other party successfully completed the first two drafts of the Dragon Ball manga in less than a month, an achievement that is truly admirable.

Furthermore, taking into account the vast differences in cultural backgrounds and aesthetic preferences between the East and the West, the other party made subtle adjustments to the story he described;

Whether it's character design or the background setting of the comic;

The protagonist's name was changed to the more Westernized "Son Goku," and the slightly modified design made him look more robust and powerful.

At the same time, in order to adapt to the expectations of European and American culture for heroic figures, some typical American hero traits were added to Goku, such as a strong sense of justice and a spirit of never giving up in the face of difficulties.

While retaining the original fantasy elements, it also incorporates some elements related to American culture.

In some chapters, references to American popular culture and history are cleverly incorporated. For example, in a battle scene, the background is set in a place similar to a small town in the American West, adding some American humor, and so on.

"Thank you for your kind words, Mr. Henry."

Faced with his boss's praise, Jack responded with a humble smile, "But this is just the beginning."

We still have a lot of work to do to ensure that every plot point flows smoothly and naturally, allowing readers to be fully immersed in the story's world.

Henry nodded in satisfaction after hearing this: "Jack, you did a great job."

Next, I need the factory to go all out and complete the printing of the Dragon Ball manga as soon as possible, so that we can bring this work to the market as soon as possible.

"Boss,"

Jack hesitated slightly upon hearing Henry's instructions, then said, "Should we do some market promotion before the official release?"

In 1979, the normal procedure for launching a new American comic book typically involved conducting a small-scale trial issue after finalizing copyright and legal matters, collecting and soliciting reader feedback in order to make more perfect adjustments for the launch.

Well-known comic book magazines such as Marvel Comics and DC Comics, as well as newspaper comic book columns, are their usual way of attracting media and readers.

"Jack, your concerns are valid."

According to standard procedure, comic books should indeed undergo trial issues and market warm-up before being released.

But we are different from them.

"different?

What's the difference?

Henry spoke with a hint of confidence. He looked at Jack's questioning eyes, smiled inwardly, and continued, "Because I'm here."

"you?"

Jack frowned slightly, looking at Henry's smug expression, and a sense of disappointment welled up in his heart, which had been full of expectations.

Yes, Henry came from a noble family;

He is also a rising star in the technology industry.

But are these identities and statuses really enough to make the Dragon Ball manga a huge hit in the market?

If that's the case, would the American comic book industry be facing its current predicament?

As a seasoned cartoonist with a strong sense of responsibility and ideals, Jack is well aware of the harsh realities of market competition and the current state of the industry.

He has extremely high standards for his work and hopes to inject new vitality into the field through his efforts.

Therefore, he took a deep breath and prepared to express his opinion: "Mr. Henry, I am very grateful for your support and trust, but the situation in the comic book market is not simple."

Even with a strong background, the right methods and strategies are still needed…

"Duang duang".

Just as Jack was eloquently explaining his views, there was a gentle knock on the office door.

Henry and Jack both looked toward the doorway. Henry said softly, "Please come in."

As soon as he finished speaking, the office door slowly opened, and Chief Bodyguard Liam walked in with a solemn expression.

"Boss, I just received important news..."

Liam's voice was deep and serious.

"OK."

Henry nodded to Liam first, then turned to Jack and said in a calm but firm tone, "Jack, don't worry, I'm not being stubborn."

I am currently preparing for a major investment that, once successful, will allow me to leverage substantial resources to provide comprehensive promotion for the Dragon Ball manga.

You just need to follow my instructions.

"Okay, BOSS."

Jack knew Liam and knew he was one of Henry's most trusted assistants.

Seeing Liam's expression, he immediately realized that something important might be happening.

He could only suppress his doubts, politely bow to Henry, and then leave the office.

After Jack had completely left, Liam continued, "Mr. Donald C. Alexander, the head of the Internal Revenue Service, unfortunately passed away last night in the early hours of the morning due to an overdose of sleeping pills."

"Oh, this is truly sad news."

After hearing the report, Henry was slightly taken aback at first, but then his face returned to calm.

In fact, ever since he passed on the secret intelligence that Alexander had in his possession to Arthur Rockefeller through the middleman Bush, he had roughly foreseen the latter's fate.

After all, Rockefeller's feud with his former employer had a long history.

The other party's actions have completely stepped into a minefield.

Although he appeared very tough, he was actually quite distressed about the current situation deep down!

After all, he was facing one of the top two giants in the United States.

The energy the other party possesses is something I can never reach, no matter what.

Despite his apparent advantage recently, it was only because Rockefeller hadn't truly taken him seriously yet.

If he really wanted to bring Donald down, the other party would protect Donald, whether for their own face or for other reasons.

At that time, who will emerge victorious remains to be seen.

Fortunately, the guy who secretly demanded ten million US dollars from me had far more information than I expected.

This also gradually made him realize the value of the other person's existence.

The anger initially ignited by the extortion subsided quietly and without incident.

At the time, he had no intention of letting the other party take away that ten million so easily.

"May God's love and peace accompany Mr. Donald's soul, and may he find eternal peace in the Father's embrace."

After Henry finished reciting a perfunctory prayer for the first unfortunate man who died directly because of him, he immediately forgot about the matter.

He then asked Liam, "How many men do you have that you can completely trust?"

"Twelve."

Although Liam didn't understand, he still answered succinctly.

"Alright, select eight of them and send them to Kerala, India."

"Going to India?"

Liam was somewhat surprised.

"Yes.

A covert search of the Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple...