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Biographical Note: Review Quotes: "This is a fantastic read; it's a must if you love Astro Boy, and nevertheless strongly recommended for everyone else. 4 out of 5 stars!" - Jean-Karlo Lemus, Anime News Network "a must-have volume for Manga fans, especially Astro Boy fans. The action is intense, the mysteries are intriguing, and oodles of heart permeate every page. 9.5/10" Comical Opinions "It's a new spin on a classic series" - ICV2 "If you're an Astro Boy fan, the incoming twists and turns will be super exciting. Even if you're not, it's great sci-fi with lots of action and--naturally--lots of heart." Otaku USA Magazine "ATOM: The Beginning has crisp and clean linework that readers will appreciate and seems a stellar start to a new take on a sci-fi classic." - Comic Book "Delivers an enjoyable opening ... likable characters and an intriguing larger story." - But Why Tho "The action sequences and robot designs are freaking awesome. I really enjoyed this!" - Near Mint Condition "Fun, action-packed and immensely likeable, this is an absolutely blinding start to a series. It races out of the blocks and smashes it right off the bat." - Mainly Manga Publisher Marketing: Fans of sci-fi and mech manga will love the explosive second volume of Atom: The Beginning, available in English for the first time! Continue the journey that leads to the famous series Astro Boy created by the 'God of Manga' Osamu Tezuka! It's time for Robot Wrestling! Determined to continue the project, engineering students Umatarō and Hiroshi enter their superpowered robot Six into a robot fighting tournament! Standing in their way of the prize money is the undefeated robot Mars and its mysterious creator, Dr. Lolo... can Six defeat the 'invincible god of war'? Created by Masami Yuki and Tetsurō Kasahara, ATOM Volume 2 is a beautifully drawn, action-packed thrill ride, perfect for fans of Battle Angel Alita and Ghost in the Shell, filled with heart and humor and a lovable cast of characters! |