Astro Boy TPB (2002-2004 Dark Horse Digest) comic books 2003-2005

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Volume 11 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Osamu Tezuka.

Fifty years after his creation, Astro Boy continues to lead the manga and anime charge, his adventures still as fresh and exciting as when first crafted by master storyteller/cartoonist/animator Osamu Tezuka. In this volume: Astro Boy must help a robot bomb escape his creators and prevent earth from being destroyed; Astro battles a deadly underground tank controlled by an evil general bent on world conquest; a famous police detective enlists Astro to help him solve a murder - with the detective's father as the prime suspect!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 216 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.95.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Osamu Tezuka.

With the rapidly expanding explosion of manga and anime, the vast creative and spiritual influence of the late, great Osamu Tezuka is being recognized worldwide, the skill, depth, and humanity of his storytelling placing him among the giants of the comics medium. Astro Boy is the action/adventure archetype for the 21st century, an action-packed roller-coaster ride for all ages imbued with humor, warmth, and wry commentary on humanity in the technological age. In this volume: "Roboid"; "The Eues of Christ"; "Rejuvenating Gas"; and "Space Broadcast."

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.95.

Volume 13 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Osamu Tezuka.

In the wake of the critical acclaim for the incredible Metropolis animated feature, interest in the work of master storyteller and cartoonist Osamu Tezuka, creator of Metropolis and the godfather of Japanese comics and animation, has never been greater, and Astro Boy is the flame that ignited the modern anime and manga industries and is a key touchstone in virtually every area of popular entertainment. In this volume: "Solomon's Jewels"; "Showdown in the Alps"; and "The Lying Robot."

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.95.

Volume 14 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Osamu Tezuka.

Fifty years after his creation, Astro Boy continues to lead the manga and anime charge, his adventures still as fresh and exciting as when first crafted by master storyteller/cartoonist/animator Osamu Tezuka. Perhaps the most endearing, and enduring, creation to emerge from Tezuka's volcanic imagination, Astro Boy is packed with action, laughs, and genuine emotion, interlacing fantastic situations and creatures with timeless themes and wry observances of technology, war, and the human condition. In this volume: "The White Hot Human"; "Uran"; "Hachi, the Devil"; "The Tenma Family's Fortress"; "Gernica".

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.95.

Volume 15 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Osamu Tezuka.

With the rapidly expanding explosion of manga and anime, the vast creative and spiritual influence of the late, great Osamu Tezuka is being recognized worldwide, the skill, depth, and humanity of his storytelling placing him among the giants of the comics medium. Astro Boy is the action/adventure archetype for the 21st century, an action-packed roller-coaster ride for all ages imbued with humor, warmth, and wry commentary on humanity in the technological age.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 232 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.95.

Volume 16 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Osamu Tezuka.

In the wake of the critical acclaim for the incredible Metropolis animated feature, interest in the work of master storyteller and cartoonist Osamu Tezuka, creator of Metropolis and the godfather of Japanese comics and animation, has never been greater, and Astro Boy is the flame that ignited the modern anime and manga industries and is a key touchstone in virtually every area of popular entertainment.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 256 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.95.

Volume 17 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Osamu Tezuka.

From the boundless imagination of Osamu Tezuka, arguably history's most important-- and inarguably its most prolific--creator of graphic fiction, comes Astro Boy, the singular archetype for the exploding anime and manga industries. A timeless all-ages masterpiece of action, fun, and humanity--and plenty of robots!--Astro Boy packs more excitement and entertainment into each value-priced volume than most comics do in a year!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 216 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.95.

Volume 18 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Osamu Tezuka.

As Japanese popular culture and entertainment continue to explode in popularity around the globe, the single inspiration of the late Osamu Tezuka - master cartoonist, animator, and storyteller - cannot be underestimated, and Astro Boy is perhaps the most influential work of graphic fiction of the last fifty years. Each volume of his collected adventures is an all-ages treasure trove of action, comedy, and humanity...not to mention monsters, aliens, and giant robots!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 216 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.95.

Volume 19 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Osamu Tezuka.

Fifty years old and still rockin', Astro Boy proudly wears the championship belt of all-ages robot action, still leading the manga and anime charge begun by master storyteller/cartoonist/animator Osamu Tezuka, the acknowledged creative and spiritual linchpin of Japan's leading entertainment media exports. Perhaps the most endearing, and enduring, creation to emerge from Tezuka's bottomless creative wellspring, Astro Boy is packed with action, humor, and pathos, interlacing flights of the fantastic with timeless themes and wry commentary on humanity in a rapidly changing technological landscape. Translation by Frederik L. Schodt , author of Manga! Manga! The World of Japanese Comics and translator of Ghost in the Shell.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 210 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.95.

Volume 20 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Osamu Tezuka.

With graphic novels and animation exploding across America like never before, the signal creative and spiritual influence of the late master-storyteller Osamu Tezuka is being recognized worldwide--the skill, range, and emotional power of his storytelling placing him among the giants of graphic fiction and animation. Tezuka's Astro Boy is perhaps the single-most important action/adventure archetype for the 21st century, a timeless all-ages work with its roots in classic comics and cartooning, and its branches reaching into every corner of today's popular entertainment. Few works -- past or present -- pack the excitement, laughs, and warmth of Astro Boy. Translation by Frederik L. Schodt , author of Inside the Robot Kingdom and translator of Barefoot Gen.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.95.

Volume 21 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Osamu Tezuka.

In the wake of the widespread critical acclaim for the Metropolis animated feature, interest in the work of master storyteller and cartoonist Osamu Tezuka, creator of Metropolis and the godfather of Japanese comics and animation, has never been greater. Astro Boy is Tezuka's most beloved body of work, a visionary series that laid the groundwork for the international phenomenon that are the comics and animation industries of Japan. Innovative, exciting, and as fresh today as when it first appeared nearly half a century ago, Astro Boy is timeless graphic fiction for readers of all ages. Translation by Frederik L. Schodt, author of America and the Four Japans and translator of Masamune Shirow's Orion.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 232 pages, B&W.

NOTE: "One explanation for the popularity of comics in Japan is that Japan had Osamu Tezuka, whereas others did not." - Japan's Asahi Newspaper (quoted in Wizard Magazine)
"I'm digging Astro Boy enough to buy these collections myself. Consider them recommended." - Comics Buyers' Guide

Cover price $9.95.

Volume 22 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Osamu Tezuka.

From the infinite imagination of Osamu Tezuka, arguably history's most important--and inarguably its most prolific--creator of graphic fiction, comes Astro Boy, the standard bearer for the exploding anime and manga industries, and an acknowledged classic of the form. An all-ages masterpiece of action, fun, and humanity--and plenty of robots!--Astro Boy packs more excitement and entertainment into each value-priced volume than most comics do in a lifetime! In this volume, a compendium of Astro Boy short stories involving time machines, Astro's first love, train bombs, brain switching, and the end of Astro!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 216 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.95.

Volume 23 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Osamu Tezuka.

The worldwide explosion of Japanese animation, toys, games, and comics can be traced to one focal inspiration, master storyteller Osamu Tezuka, and Astro Boy is Tezuka's most revered creation, a rousing all-ages masterpiece of action, fun, and humanity. This, the final volume in the definitive Astro Boy collection, features a cavalcade of Astro Boy short stories featuring everything Astro fans have come to expect: robots, ray guns, rockets, and a riot of a good time!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.95.