{"product_id":"atom-the-beginning-vol-8-isbn-9781787740051","title":"ATOM: The Beginning Vol. 8","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe hit manga prequel to Osamu Tezuka’s \u003ci\u003eAstro Boy \u003c\/i\u003econtinues! This epic series is perfect for fans of mecha anime and manga! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA surprise visit from a family member ends with a tale of robots past…\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eATOM Volume 8 is here, building up to the legendary story of Osamu Tezuka’s \u003ci\u003eAstro Boy!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter the World Robot Battling Championship, Tenma and the team return home to repair Six and U-Ran. A surprise visit from Ochanomizu’s grandfather results in a tale of a robot boy he knew in his youth.“This is such a fun series…Brings back memories of watching the Astro Boy anime.” - Near Mint Condition \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The art style is really clean and crisp.\" - Maddogg Comics\u003cbr\u003e\"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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It’s a new spin on a classic series\" - ICV2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"ATOM: The Beginning \u003c\/i\u003ehas crisp and clean linework that readers will appreciate and seems a stellar start to a new take on a sci-fi classic.\" - Comic Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Delivers an enjoyable opening ... likable characters and an intriguing larger story.\" - But Why Tho\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The action sequences and robot designs are freaking awesome. I really enjoyed this!\" - Near Mint Condition \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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\u003cb\u003eOsamu Tezuka\u003c\/b\u003e was a Japanese manga artist, cartoonist, and animator whose revolutionary comics earned him the title of \u003ci\u003emanga no kamisama \u003c\/i\u003e(“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 \u003ci\u003eAstro Boy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eKimba the White Lion\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBlack Jack\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDororo\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMessage to Adolf, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003ePrincess Knight\u003c\/i\u003e. Tezuka passed away in 1989.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMasami Yuuki\u003c\/b\u003e is a manga artist and member of the artist group Headgear. He is most known for his celebrated manga series \u003ci\u003eMobile Police Patlabor\u003c\/i\u003e, which has spawned many spin-offs and adaptations into anime, movies, live-action projects, novels, video games, and more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTetsuro Kasahara\u003c\/b\u003e is a manga artist whose body of work revolves mostly around the robot and mecha genres. One of his most famous works, \u003ci\u003eRideBack, \u003c\/i\u003ewas adapted into an anime in 2009. Now, he is focusing on \u003ci\u003eATOM: The Beginning\u003c\/i\u003e, a prequel to Osamu Tezuka’s \u003ci\u003eAstro Boy\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"Titan Manga","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300709847269,"sku":"NP9781787740051","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781787740051.jpg?v=1767721924","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/atom-the-beginning-vol-8-isbn-9781787740051","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}