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Possibly my favourite Tezuka yet, Possibly because of the sheer difference between this and all of his other works that I have read so far, or maybe that's just me. Quite frankly I've never read anything quite like it, nor do I expect to, although I still hope. Most readers will probably find the content of this book disturbing. Definitely not one of Tezuka's more popular works, I like it for being what it is, highly contentious even now, let alone seventies Japan. A must read for hardcore Tezuka fans.

Osamu Tezuke' darkest work, very dark and sometimes explicit not for the easily offended. Awsome characters and the story is truly one of a kind! Youd be mad not to pick this up. My only dissapointment is that its not in the original japanese format of ready right to left but some may see that as a positive as it is easier to read if you arnt familiar with the proper way to read japanese graphic novels. 5* book though so buy it!

A great, yet massively disturbing read.This is the most anti-tezuka manga I've ever read, despite still being written by the God himself.. I is a very unique read, and not for the faint of heart, with rape, abuse, killing of children and more than friendly relations with a dog.

Enjoyed the book, but it didn't look like it was new! Returned it for a new copy and although slightly better,it still look like a totally new book.

TEzuka books are all worth owning

Fantastic!!

Good.

You can read this graphic novel on a number of levels. You can see it as a damning examination of government and corruption, in the cover-up of the appalling gas attack, the deadly gas giving this book its name; you can see it as an anti-hero heist caper, complete with improbable final showdown; or you can see it as the story of a cross-dressing serial killer and his Catholic priest lover.I need to re-read the book to be sure, but I am assuming at some point there is an illustration of a kitchen sink, as this manga really does have everything, including the kitchen sink. The plot twists are jaw-dropping (and reality-stretching) but the pace is so fast, and the storytelling so assured, that it is impossible not to accept the improbable and let the fantasy wash over you. It's shockingly dark, the first chapter features a businessman and his very young son being killed by the youthful hero-villain, and subsequent chapters see the death count increase. Despite the over-the-top drama, there are moments of deep psychological insight, and the priest's struggle with his conscience - and his sexuality - are moving and believable. The art is exquisite, helped along by the 1970s fashion on show (you can't really hate a villain with big 70s hair, big Deirdre Barlow glasses and a natty line in tank tops) and the mixture of hyper-realism and comic parody that makes Tezuka's other 'adult' manga so appealing (see also the highly recommended  Ode to Kirihito Part 1 , Ode to Kirihito Part 2  and  Apollo's Song , all from the same publisher). This is not for children looking for something to read after watching  Astro Boy [DVD] [2009 ], it addresses subjects like murder, homosexuality, paedophilia with a hint of bestiality thrown in for good measure. It is an exceptional work, the product of a real genius, and a graphic novel with real backbone!

this is a fine example of a comic for adults. produced by master mangaka tezuka in the late 70s, this propulsive narrative concerns a deadly chemical weapon leak and its effects on two young men. violent, perverse and prescient, this took me by surprise. fantastic writing and flawless art and a story that fairly barrels along make it easy to understand tezuka's position as the godfather of manga.

Came all new, apropiate packing and zero damages

El libro que me ha llegado parece un libro de segunda mano. Y que el antiguo propietario sólo fuera mitad humano. No lo devuelvo porque tengo ansias de leerlo.

A edição é muito boa, mas por ser de uma editora americana,há alguns aspectos que precisam ser considerados. O enredo é ótimo, se a pessoa gostou dos outros mangás gekiga do Tezuca como o Aiako, vai gostar desse.As ressalvas são da edição em si, na segunda imagem há um pequeno desgaste na capa，na parte de cima. Pra mim não é o fim do mundo,já que eu uso uma proteção para os mangás maiores,mas a capa é mais fina e isso pode ser importante caso a pessoa queira saber se essa capa comum é mais ou menos espessa.O que eu achei um ponto negativo foi a escolha de leitura ocidental, que não sei se foi uma escolha do autor ou da editora. (Há autores que usam isso como forma de mostrar a ideia do mangá como o Yoshihiro Tatsumi) e como não há posfácio ou um comentário dos organizadores,isso ficou meio no ar. Gostaria muito de ver uma edição com algo do Tezuca no posfácio,isso traz um contexto melhor,mas essas são as minhas preferências mesmo.Recomendo muito esse mangá do Tezuca.

Ein weiteres Wunder-Werk des Autoren Osamu Tezuka. 70ger Jahre Charme trifft auf einen ziemlich durchgeknallten, selbstverliebten Con-Artist. Wunderschön erzählte Nebenrollen und toll ausgearbeitete Charaktere runden diesen grandiosen Manga ab. Eine absolute Empfehlung, für alle die gerne etwas "fern ab der Norm" in den Händen halten möchten.