Pluto: Urasawa x Tezuka, Vol. 3: Volume 3

The third volume of this fantastic series brings in the title character, Pluto and the very last page gives us our first glimpse of the monster. In the meantime the story focusses on Atom/Astroboy's sister Uran, who can detect feelings by virtue of electromagnetism. Uran is a boisterous character, who antagonises her brother, even as she shows a very human nature. She encounters a strange man in the park, a man who will play an important part in the story. We also meet Professor Abdullah, who arrives in Japan. A robotics expert, he has connections to the Asian war referenced in previous volumes. Epsilon is introduced, a pacifist who attempts to convince Hercules not to seek doom, and Gesicht acquires a nemesis in a man who thinks his brother was killed by a robot. What I've realised makes this work so well, apart from the fabulous art, apart from the peerless characterisation and pacing, is that the superpower element of it all is shown in absence. We see the effects of the mighty robots' powers, rather than the spectacle of them acting. So Epsilon is heralded by bright lights, that emphasise how powerful he is, without having to see him lift a car over his head. It's subtle and exquisite. And having to wait a couple of months between volumes is killing me.

The book arrived in the best possible condition with great cardboard packaging which protected the book properly. The pages are of high quality and print quality is also really good. Bought this from Cocoblu retail store. If you are planning to purchase any manga go with cocoblu store.

Best Manga ever written in history, It's a MUST read!. Also Manga came in perfect condition.

Die Geschichte umfaßt 6 Bände und erzählt eine Episode aus Tezukas "Astro Boy" aus einem anderen Blickwinkel, aus dem des Roboters Gesicht, der als Kriminialinspektor in Düsseldorf in der Zukunft Morde an hochentwickelten Robotern und deren Befürwortern aufklären möchte. Naoki Urasawa erzählt und zeichnet diese Geschichte in wunderschönen und teilweise bedrückenden Bildern. Astro Boy erscheint hier in Gestalt eines kleinen Jungen, Atom genannt. Auch er sucht nach dem Hinrichter. Pikant ist, daß sowohl Atom als auch Gesicht ebenfalls in der Schußlinie von Pluto, dem Mörder sind. Wer gern auch Mangas in englisch liest, sollte sich diese Geschichte auf keinen Fall entgehen lassen!

In Volumes 1 and 2, it was like I was testing the water. Pluto definitely got me hooked in Volume 3. I will read all volumes of Pluto. Since the story gets complicated in Volume 3, I suggest that people read Pluto episodes in quick succession.

splendida edizione