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ATOM: The Beginning Vol. 1

Osamu Tezuka author Masami Yuuki author Tetsuro Kasahara author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Titan Books Ltd

Published:11th Oct '22

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ATOM: The Beginning Vol. 1 cover

ATOM: The Beginning is an aesthetically striking series that blazes its own trail and also speaks to fans of the iconic Astro Boy and God of Manga Osamu Tezuka. It’s a story chock-full of both heart and humor for fans of action-packed science fiction, robots, and manga. ATOM: The Beginning is an original manga based on the God of Manga Osamu Tezuka’s world-famous series Astro Boy. It works both as a prequel to the original series, telling the stories of the developers of the artificial intelligence that would eventually give birth to the iconic Atom, and as a stand-alone sci-fi manga about the turbulent lives of two robotic engineering students and their latest revolutionary project: the unassuming yet insanely strong A106, or “Six.”

“This is such a fun series…Brings back memories of watching the Astro Boy anime.” - Near Mint Condition 


"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

"The art style is really clean and crisp." - Maddogg Comics
"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

"The artwork from Tetsuro Kasahara is visually dramatic creating a visual tapestry that seamlessly sews the written words and visuals together creating a creative masterpiece. 5 out of 5!" - Get Your Comic On

ISBN: 9781787739574

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

200 pages