Metal Gear Solid: Digital Graphic Novel - In September 2004, IDW Publications began publishing a series of Metal Gear Solid comics, written by Kris Oprisko and illustrated by Ashley Wood. As of 2006, 12 issues have been published, fully covering the Metal Gear Solid storyline. The comic mimics Yoji Shinkawa's gritty style using a palette of grays and rough, sketchy paintings as panels. Announced in January 2006, Metal Gear Solid: Digital Graphic Novel is an interactive comic for the PlayStation Portable. Based on the Metal Gear Solid comic book adaptation, it features visual enhancements and two interactive modes designed to give further insight into the publication. Upon viewing the pages, the player can open a 'scanning' interface to search for characters and items in a three dimensional view. Discoveries are added to a database which can be traded with other players via Wi-Fi. The 'mission mode' allows the player to add collected information into a library. This information must be properly connected to complete a mission. Metal Gear Solid: Digital Graphic Novel was released in North America on June 13, 2006, Japan on September 21 and the PAL region on September 22. In 2006, the game received IGN's award for Best Use of Sound on the PSP. - answers.com