| The King of Fighters 2003 | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:TheKingofFighterscomic.jpg) ComicsOne edition of The King of Fighters 2003 featuring K' (left), Whip (middle) and Maxima (right) | |
| Genre | |
| Author | Wing Yan |
| Illustrator | King Tung |
| Publisher | SNK |
| English publisher | |
| Volumes | 13 (original) 5 (English release) |
The King of Fighters 2003 is a manhua by Wing Yan and King Tung. It is based on SNK's video game with the same title. Originally divided in two versions in China, ComicsOne published the two series combined in North America. The plot of the series follows a new fighting tournament whose sponsors appear to be related with the legendary creature known as Yamata no Orochi and multiple combatants are summoned to investigate it. The comics generally focus of the reluctant hero K' and the mysterious newcomer Ash Crimson.
Critical reception to the manhua has been mixed. While the art and translation were praised for the way fight scenes are drawn, the lack of backstories for most characters were criticized as casual readers would not understand who are they. Nevertheless, the final issues were well received for the way the plot was handled.