ATOM: The Beginning Vol. 5

Name: ATOM: The Beginning Vol. 5
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781787740020
Price: 22.99 NZD
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By Masami Yuuki and Osamu Tezuka

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Summary

ATOM: The Beginning Vol. 5 continues the prequel journey exploring the origins of Atom, the beloved robot. In this volume, the tension escalates as new scientific challenges emerge and moral questions about technological responsibility come to the forefront. The collaborative storytelling by Masami Yuuki and Osamu Tezuka offers captivating artwork and intricate narrative depth, providing readers with a tantalising glimpse into the complexities that shape Atom's universe.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by imaginative exploration in the realm of robotics and artificial intelligence, presented with dynamic illustrations. Set in a futuristic setting, it combines drama, action, and philosophical reflections, making it appealing to fans of both classic and contemporary graphic novels.

It's time for an all-new generation of robots as our hapless scientists continue their adventure in ATOM: The Beginning Volume 5, the prequel to the Osamu Tezuka's famous Astro Boy!

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It's time for an all-new generation of robot as our hapless scientists continue their adventure in ATOM: The Beginning Volume 5, the prequel to Osamu Tezuka's famous Astro Boy!

Tenma and Ochanomizu begin work on an all-new robot, A107, based on what they learned from Six. But when the machine, newly christened U-Ran, is almost complete, the engineering duo receive a mysterious offer...

Created by Masami Yuki and Tetsur Kasahara, ATOM: The Beginning Volume 5 sees an all-new generation of robot arrive, continuing the amazing story leading up to the legendary Astro Boy!

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

ATOM: The Beginning Vol. 5 has been well-received, particularly among fans of Astro Boy. Reviews commend it for its engaging action, intriguing mysteries, and emotional depth. Praise is given for the clear and crisp artwork, and it's highlighted as a fresh spin on a classic series that appeals to both long-time fans and newcomers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787740020

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Comics

Contributors:

By Tetsuro Kasahara

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 182.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 208

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Fiction Graphic Novels Manga Masami Yuuki Osamu Tezuka

About the Author

Osamu Tezuka was a Japanese manga artist, cartoonist, and animator whose revolutionary comics earned him the title of manga no kamisama (“God of Manga”). His body of work is one of the largest and most prolific in all of Japanese culture, and he produced several of the country’s greatest drawn stories for both children and adults, including the iconic Astro Boy, Kimba the White Lion, Black Jack, Dororo, Message to Adolf, and Princess Knight. Tezuka passed away in 1989. Masami Yuuki is a manga artist and member of the artist group Headgear. He is most known for his celebrated manga series Mobile Police Patlabor, which has spawned many spin-offs and adaptations into anime, movies, live-action projects, novels, video games, and more.