Titan Comics has issued a first look at the ATOM: THE BEGINNING VOLUME 1 graphic novel.
The press release follows:
Media Release -- Titan Comics is pleased to be sharing a first look to the official prequel manga to ASTRO BOY, Titan Manga and Stonebot Manga's ATOM: THE BEGINNING (on sale October 11, 2022) - from "God of Manga", Osamu Tezuka!
It works both as a prequel to the original Astro Boy 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."
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."
Created by Masami Yuki and Tetsur? Kasahara, ATOM 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!
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ATOM: THE BEGINNING VOLUME 1
(W) Osamu Tezuka (Original Story), Masami Yuuki (Script)
(A/CA) Tetsuro Kasahara
Publisher: Titan Manga
SC, B&W, 5" x 7", 208pp, $12.99/£9.99
On Sale: October 11, 2022
ISBN: 9781787739574
