Best manga comics & graphic novels according to redditors
We found 3,339 Reddit comments discussing the best manga comics & graphic novels. We ranked the 1,475 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 3,339 Reddit comments discussing the best manga comics & graphic novels. We ranked the 1,475 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
I feel that I need to mention this. You can buy Emergence in Paperback on Amazon. The perfect gift for people you hate. Or to piss off your weeb friends. Also looks really good on a bookshelf.
https://www.amazon.com/Metamorphosis-Shindo-L/dp/1634420608 , not colored :)
Yeah. They started reprinting this and the SMW one a few years ago. Amazon has it and I saw it on a shelf at B&N not too long ago.
If you really want it https://www.amazon.com/dp/1634420608
absolutely. (though my recommendations will probably be pretty cliche/entry level in the world of comics)
If you want to stick to recent marvel, but want an "everyman" story, check out Matt Fraction's run on Hawkeye, where it basically just explores his everyday life. it's comedic and fun and Aja's art is wonderfully simple.
Another current series that is great (and will be constantly recommended) is Saga. Brian K. Vaughan's writing is great and Fiona Staples is one of the best digital artists in comics. The story is like star wars on acid, but with a wholesome focus, at it's core, on family. it's weird, funny, progressive, and quite graphic. interesting, sympathetic characters. Highly recommend it.
Another classic Brian K Vaughan series is Y: The Last Man. All men on earth simultaneously die, barring the protagonist, Yorick. Vaughan's writing is great in this as well.
One of my favorite series from all time is Neil Gaiman's famous Sandman. the series is basically stories about storytelling, with the (occasional) main character being Morpheus, "god" of dreams (though he has many other names/titles/definitions). it is often surreal and appropriately dreamlike. Gaimain loves his deities and mythologies and the world of Sandman simultaneously creates its own mythology while including/alluding to all those that humans have created IRL. Sandman's depiction of "reality" changes as drastically and frequently as the constantly shifting roster of illustrators involved.
Around that same time was Grant Morrison's Batman: Arkham Asylum - A Serious House on Serious Earth. while this was just a one-shot novel, it was very dark and directly focused on the psychological aspects of batman as a character. the idea that batman is as crazy as his enemies is nothing new, but this book epitomized it. like Sandman, very late 80's/early 90's feel.
another trippy comic i love is Alan Moore's run on Swamp Thing. Moore reworked swamp thing as a sympathetic monster with themes focusing on identity and memory, while still being within the horror genre. Alan Moore is probably a literal genius and he's known for his many other famous classics, like Watchmen (probably the most classic/important comic, which is also about comics), V for Vendetta, and From Hell. Anything by Moore is a safe bet and he sets the bar for writing in the comic medium.
If you are more interested in art than story, my biggest reccomendation would be literally anything drawn by Jean Giraud, aka "Mœbius." He is probably a national hero in france and he was one of the most celebrated comic artists of all time. he made masterful linework look easy and he has a genius understanding of simple composition and color.
there are tons of smaller, fun books/series, many of which i have yet to read, but the ones i listed are all pretty standard, accessible recommendations. definitely check out a few! Edit: typos
If people want to experience Miyazaki's best work by a fucking mile:
http://www.amazon.com/Nausica%C3%A4-Valley-Wind-Box-Set/dp/1421550644
My all time favourite manga/comic series
English version Amazon links(keep in mind that the anime covers books 1,2,3 and 5):
I have the Absolute Sandman edition and it's gorgeous. However, they are fairly expensive, so if you're unsure about the series, the trade paperbacks would be a reasonable way to start until you're sure it's worth investing in.
Also, check if your local library has them available, or if not, if you can ILL them.
They are ABSOLUTELY worth it for a nongraphic novel type of person. The stories are deep, and the art is always exquisite. I think Sandman really shows why graphic novels are 'graphic novels' and not 'comic books' (not that there's anything wrong with comic books).
Great idea. One Piece isn't the world's best selling manga for nothing.
I recommend using the manga box sets for your read through. They come in stylish boxes that are easy to organize, have a few extras like bonus manga and posters and stuff and gives you 23 volumes at a time for cheap.
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1421560747/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_UyuKBbB6AXDZN
If DC imprints count:
Puck was first introduced on page 6 of the first chapter of the manga and he's pretty integral to the story. There's even at least one joke that I can recall about how the manga couldn't continue without him because it would be too dark. I don't know how the anime handles him since I have never watched it but I can't imagine they completely changed his character. It's probably just hampered by horrible animation, direction, and sound design, just like the rest of the anime. Maybe they changed some dialogue and plot-points as well, I wouldn't know.
Honestly I would suggest just reading the entire manga from the start if you have never done so before. All of the adaptations including the original one from the nineties have take liberties with the plot in order to deal with constraints imposed by the adaptation. You can read it for free illegally online or purchase the officially licensed version published by Dark Horse.
You might want to give the Ravenloft series a try. It's Dungeons and Dragons in a gothic setting with emphasis on vampires and zombies and the like. I don't know if any of the books are actually good, but it'd be worth giving a shot.
I would also recommend Neil Gaiman's Sandman. It's more on the fantasy side of the genre but it's got some really terrifying sequences in it, especially in the early volumes, and absolutely has a dark, gothic edge.
Another series in that "dark fantasy but not quite scary" vein is Karl Edward Wagner's Kane. It's a sword-and-sorcery type setting that rarely becomes truly terrifying but might be dark enough for your liking. I actually read my first Kane story in a Weird Tales compilation, so it at least has that kind of horror cred behind it. Don't read it if you despise Lovecraftian-style racism, though.
Bone
Akira
Mouse guard
Persepolis
Scott Pilgrim
Swamp thing by Alan Moore
Judge Dredd: The cursed earth uncensored
Nemesis the warlock
The league of extra ordinary gentlemen
Hellboy
Zot! by Scott McCloud
V for vendetta
Nimona
The sandman
Maus
American Flagg
Bean world
Dan Dare by Garth Ennis
Flintstones by Mark Russell
Giant days
Groo
The incal
Jonah Hex
The nam
Queen and Country
Rork
Usagi yojimbo
Nausicaa
He also wrote Uzumaki which you'd probably enjoy as well
For the trades, Sandman Vol 1. and follow the numbering up to Volume 10 where it concludes.
The whole series is also collected in two omnibuses, if you prefer reading that way. Besides that, they're also collected in 5 absolute editions.
Additionally, here's an afterword from the first novel by the author:
> Since I began entering writing contests with prize money involved, I've never been able to stop thinking about winning the grand prize.
Then, I think about using the prize money to buy stocks, increasing my investment, and pretty soon I'm daydreaming about ruling the world with my vast wealth.
> Lately I've made enough money that I can order an extra-large bowl of soba from the soba stand without worrying about it.
> My name is Isuna Hasekura.
> Recently winning the silver medal of the 12th Dengeki Shosetsu Prize is an honor roughly equivalent to winning the moon in the sky. I couldn't believe it. I had three different dreams in which I got a phone call that they'd mixed me up with somebody else.
> When I started editing the manuscript, I had two dreams that I'd missed the deadline.
> I have no idea how many times I dreamed that I was wealthy enough to rule the world.
> In fact, as I write this afterword, I'm wondering even now whether this is a dream or reality.
> To the pre-readers, editors, and prize selection committee members that opened the door to this world of dreams, I give my most humble thanks. Also to the people at the prize-acceptance party who raised their voices in support; and most especially to Mitsutaka Yuki-sensei, who gave me a silver wolf accessory in connection with the Spice and Wolf title, I want to say thank you so much. The little silver wolf is even now enshrined by my computer.
> I must also thank Ju Asakura-sensei for the gorgeous illustrations. They captured my characters perfectly. I hope my thanks are as great as my surprise at seeing them.
> To all the people, things, and events responsible for putting me in the position I'm in today: Thank you so much.
> It is my intention to put forth every effort to ensure that I never wake from this fleeting dream.
> —Isuna Hasekura
Enjoy what I've done so far? I'm only here because I like the series so much. Go support the creator!
One of the best sites to get Berserk
For me it was the book series Akira. I loved the future scifi story focused on a Japanese motorcycle gang (among other things). It has probably one of the most iconic fictional motorcycles ever (next to maybe the Tron Light Cycle).
Isn't as bad as it sounds!
Currently reading Akira and Chapo while waiting for On Disobedience and a book of Cicero's writings to arrive.
This book recently got a rerelease.
https://www.amazon.com/Legend-Zelda-Link-Past/dp/1421575418/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479009986&sr=8-1&keywords=zelda+comic
Well, February of last year... so relatively recently.
They sell a box set, here it is on Amazon for $135 but generally yeah like 10 dollars a volume for Manga is right its expensive especially for a long series with lots of volumes
If only they would release a new edition with a revised translation.
Yes, the one and only Hayao Miyazaki. That grumpy old 'animu is a mistake' guy. Also made some of the best animated film classics, from the action-packed Mononoke Hime to the adorable My Neighbour Totoro.
Now on to the series itself. A warning, the series is not in Batoto, so you can go buy the absolutely excellent box edition for Nausicaa here which I can personally vouch, and fully recommend. If not, sail the seven seas, which I don't really recommend. Anyways.
This series itself is chosen because there are a plethora of things to discuss. From the unique artstyle, to it's steampunk setting, to it's messianic main character. That and Book Club has done way too many SoLs.
Nausicaa has some of my favorite war scenes throughout all the manga world. I've read Kingdom, Vinland Saga, Bokko, some of the big name war series in the manga world and there's something about the composition of the war scenes in Nausicaa that makes it feel more visceral than most. Definite must read if you're a fan of war scenes.
Another interesting thought is the relevancy of the message contained in the series to our current times. Protecting the environment. If you watched at least 2 of Miyazaki's works, you'll know that he is a big enviroment buff. Just look at the details in which he draws the flora and fauna in any of his series.
Also thank Nausicaa. From his interviews it appears that without Nausicaa to channel his grudge on the destruction of the environment, we wouldn't get cute, fluffy series ala Totoro and Ponyo.
Quoted from Wikipedia:
"He also noted that his continued struggle with the subject matter in the ongoing development of the Nausicaä manga allowed him to create different, lighter, films than he would have been able to make without Nausicaä providing an outlet for his more serious thoughts throughout the period of its creation"
Last thing to note, the anime adaptation is a must-watch classic, but only covers 1/3 of the manga.
Personal thanks to /u/motogmxposed for the Aria recommendation last month! Great choice right there, sorry for having to forgot to credit you last month.
I think these would be right up your alley.
I just started on the manga. Been looking forward to it for ages and finally have the time. Quite heavy though ;)
I got this https://www.amazon.co.uk/NAUSICAA-VALLEY-WIND-BOX-SET/dp/1421550644/ref=sr_1_1?crid=5MFEMXF3N8XH&keywords=nausicaa+of+the+valley+of+the+wind&qid=1558432521&s=books&sprefix=nausi%2Caps%2C165&sr=1-1
That's cool. For others considering the same thing I saw a deal on Twitter the other day that had the first 23 volume "East Blue" Box Set preorder on sale for $119.27. That's a pretty good deal. Amazon Link.
I started my collection 2 years ago and I now own all the volumes. Dont buy them 1 by one. You will end up paying to much.
Get those:
You will find it way cheaper and you get the exact same thing with an extra book in each box and more stuff.
I got the 3 box sets and then bough the volumes from there as they get out. Individually they go around 9$ each. Wich would cost you around 630$ if you buy the first 70 volumes. With the box sets, It'll be around 300-350$.
Uzumaki is $20 on Amazon right now.
InStockTrades (my preference due to better packaging, if you spend $50 you get free shipping) or Amazon.
It was originally serialized in Nintendo Power. The graphic novel was just reprinted last year.
Haha. Well the series does that to you.
Well the next batch of books are going to be released in a second box set on Nov. 4 with volumes 24-46.
Amazon Link
Trying to think of other things you can do to stall him haha. There's the anime collection sets which contains seasons, and a couple of movies out in English (The Desert Princess and the Pirates - Adventures in Alabasta , Strong World, and upcoming Film Z). After he finishes the books, the Desert Princess one should be alright and I say refrain from purchasing Strong World until you manage to get the second box set. The film is set after the events the volumes contain in that box set. There are a couple of One Piece games out like the recent Unlimited World Red, although it might be huge spoilers as he isn't caught up all the way. Model Collections of the One Piece pirate ships like the Going Merry are also available.
I just bought this on Amazon for $35!
I highly recommend this version. It's huge but very cheap and well made.
Link to purchase: Death Note (All-in-One Edition) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1421597713/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_4mYXzbW6QN2SP
purchase the volume releases-https://www.amazon.com/Attack-Titan-1-Hajime-Isayama/dp/1612620248
The 25th Anniversary Box comes with a hardcover of all the Akira Volumes, an Akira patch, plus a hardcover of the Akira Club art book.
It just got reprinted and is available again on Amazon. There was a big delay in this reprint, because they wanted to strengthen the integrity of the box from the original print.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1632364611/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Ii2VBb8SN8XTS
Just looking at pictures of it opened is amazing. And just to let you know, the first few pages of the Manga are colored, and the rest are black and white (like the original release), it's not the American version of the printing with the full color and the extra drawn in sound effects like, "blam, blam", "Pow", "Ding", that would get in the way of the original art.
I was late last time on this thread, never again.
If you saw the movie Edge of Tomorrow, please read the manga, All You Need is Kill, to do the story justice. Manga will take you less than 4 hours to read.
To those of you who read it, thoughts? I just finished my second read a couple weeks ago.
It’s the back page of a two volume set of the Nausicaä manga that I bought myself for my birthday like two years ago.
https://www.amazon.com/Nausicaä-Valley-Wind-Box-Set/dp/1421550644
Since you're not aware, it should be mentioned that most manga tend to be long series and span multiple books, so it's rarely just one book.
I would recommend something like Cardcaptor Sakura. This particular edition of the series has 4 books in total. You can search them using the search term "Cardcaptor Sakura Omnibus".
Since you've mentioned she likes Hayao Miyazaki's works, check out this manga box set by him. It's called Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind.
My girlfriend got me the Nausicaa manga collection . (vol 1 & 2).
Absolutely love it!
pics
if you are interested
Boxed set: http://www.amazon.com/Nausica%C3%A4-Valley-Wind-Box-Set/dp/1421550644/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1457228263&sr=8-2&keywords=nausicaa+of+the+valley+of+the+wind
Individual volume 1: http://www.amazon.com/Nausicaa-Valley-Wind-Vol-1/dp/1591164087/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1457228263&sr=8-3&keywords=nausicaa+of+the+valley+of+the+wind
I have both the boxed set and the individual volumes. You can't go wrong with either. They're from Viz and the Studio Ghibli Library. They're totally unaltered, the translation's fantastic, and there's a sound effect index in the back that translates the Japanese comic sound effects ("boom" or "bang" or whatever) into anglicized versions. If my house were on fire and I could only save one thing, it would be the boxed set. It's that good.
I don't really have anything to compare it to, but I recently got the 2-volume deluxe etc edition of Nausicaa and was blown away by its quality.
Super super super nice.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1421550644/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1521432172&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=nausicaa+of+the+valley+of+the+wind+manga&dpPl=1&dpID=61ntFtaAHXL&ref=plSrch
I bought that one. I think it's the same as in op. Is fucking fantastic
>I am looking for an english Dragon Ball Vol. 1 manga that is not censored.
You're looking for the 3-in-1s. So far, this release is as uncensored as it gets. If you order this, and you receive a censored release, you received a misprint, and should get your money back.
>what is the quintessential english version of the manga?
There really isn't one.
Translation-wise, the official translation by VIZ is as close as it gets.
They're a little quirky at times, but it's a good translation overall.
Hey OP,
The best and most affordable release of the One Piece manga is the One Piece Box Sets with the first one covering volumes 1-23 of the manga and the second one covering volumes 24-46 of the manga.
Amazon has the first box set up for $98 which is a pretty good deal since MSRP is $185. I'd say get him that first then if he reads through that then go for the second one. The boxsets came out November 2012 and November 2013 respectively so keep that in mind if you want to pace him until the next set comes out.
If you want to get single volumes, I've heard Barnes and Noble have a 2 for 1 on Manga so you could check for that from time to time...
Also, on the anime side of things there are some really great premium boxsets that have been coming out, exclusive to Amazon priced at $89 MSRP with roughly 100 episodes each. The price fluctuates from $60.00 to $90 on Amazon but here's the first, second and third Treasure Chest Boxsets
Oh yes, I second Uzumaki like /u/Goober_Pyle said. Junji Ito's Uzumaki and Gyo is good. Also, Black Hole by Charles Burns is awesome :D
For vampires, you may like the American Vampire Series.
He wasn't part of the devlopment team officially, but Kojima was meeting with him to get ideas for the game.
I've loved Ito's works for years, he has lot of stories that are very Silent Hill-esque overall. I really recommend just going through all of his oneshots - there are so many of them that it's veeeery hard to pinpoint certain oneshots of his to be the most Silent Hill like when very many of them are. It'd be an endless game of "This one. Oh and this one. Oh I forgot this one". I'll try to mention few that comes to mind though.
As others, I agree with Uzumaki, after all it's the ultimate story of a town where everything slowly starts to twist - literally. From oneshots Blood Sickness of the White Sands Village comes as kinda obvious one, but somehow also collection of Oshikiri oneshots comes to mind, especially as together (if you have read only one or two, I really recommend to read them all, they actually... connect, sort of, reminds me somehow of SH).
If anyone wants to read, his works can easily be read here, though I really recommend buying some of his collections ^^ they even look really nice on shelf if you buy them as a set.
...also as a side note not-related-to-horror but his Neko Nikki is amazing as well.
Assuming you haven't already you should really check out some of Ito's other stuff.
Here's my (and many other's) favorite short that hooks a lot of people into his work:
The Enigma of Amigara Fault
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If you're looking for lengthier stories, his generally considered top 3 are Uzumaki, Gyo, and Tomie which are all available in beautiful hardcover here.
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Stay creepy Babe!
are you familiar with trades?
Maus got me started. It has some violence (not a ton) in it - it is the Holocaust, after all - but it's not violence just for the sake of violence. It's a true story. If the Holocaust in general is too unsettling to her, then this ain't the book for her.
Black Hole is quite bizarre, which is typical for Charles Burns, but very good.
If she calls comics "picture books" then I'm guessing that all superhero books are out the door. That's the single biggest segment of comic sales, so if that's what she thinks of comics in general then she probably thinks the same of superhero books in general. That's not meant as criticism. To each her own. It's just my guess about her tastes.
Maybe the Sandman? I don't know; there's a lot of ways you can go with this. Good luck and merry Christmas, my friend.
Spice and Wolf! (II)
I even have the first novel!
There's a full color release of the entire manga over in Japan. Viz completely fucked us over by cancelling their English release. In regards to reading right to left, you get used to it very quickly. Flipping artwork is just as bad as cropping the anime.
As for whether or not the Blurays are worth it, I'd say they are. They're less than ideal, but we're probably not going to get a better product any time soon considering Funimation cancelled the amazing level sets.
You can buy the complete set for less than 150$ Amazon US||Amazon UK||Amazon JP
if don't have the money for it, try to buy at least 1 volume when you get the chance & money.. to give some support.
for your request here but i hope you use this link as a last resort.
Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card 1 currently at $5.14 (53%).
Death Note (All-in-One Edition) at $16.97 (58%). Lowest according to CamelCamelCamel.
Those were the only ones on my list.
Also, note that $5.00 on orders $20.00+ with promo code NOVBOOK18 is still happening if you have not taken advantage of that.
I hate to be that guy but...
Please support the official release.
Berserk Deluxe Volume 1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1506711987/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_oruhDbT4FAB9Q
In Japan, the book is just called Dragonball/ドラゴンボール. In the anime, (don't know if you're from the U.S. or not) Dragonball is split into two. Dragonball and Dragonball Z. It's to make it more convenient, in my opinion, makes it more confusing lol.
Dragonball (when the main character is young) and Dragonball Z (when the main character is an adult and has a kid), the more popular title. Dragonball is Volumes 1-16, Dragonball Z is 1-26.
Dragonball is known for its tournaments and raunchy humor, and Dragonball Z is known for beating the shit out of aliens and cyborgs without spoiling too much.
The manga (basically a Japanese comic book) goes by faster, the anime if you'd like to see extra stuff (filler--extra detail--etc.) and want to see it animated. I recommend Dragon Ball (Z) Kai because it cuts out (most) unnecessary fluff. In other words, goes by wayyyy quicker. There are many options for both the manga and anime.
For example there's the:
Manga
There are more released in the U.S. and everywhere else. Check Amazon to see which version you prefer. They're all slightly different. Almost all are censored in some way, besides the Japanese version I think.
Anime
This show is dubbed in so many different languages around the world, oh I can't begin to tell you. Spanish dub, German dub, Korean dub, Malaysian dub (looool), etc.
I also recommend starting with Dragonball, then going on to Z, since that's chronological order.
When you are done, you can go watch the new Battle of Gods movie, and then the Resurrection F one. If you'd rather watch it in episode format there's a new show that recently came out called Dragon Ball Super be warned, it's lower in quality (but you'll have to find ways to watch it on your own--or PM me :P).
Sorry if this is a jumbled mess. I'll try to fix it. I've never added so many asterisks to anything in my life.
Hope you enjoy it~
Edit: Added some stuff, formatting, added links:
First Dragonball volume (in English):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1569319200/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1453856346&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=Dragon+ball+manga&dpPl=1&dpID=51Ys3Lm8hHL&ref=plSrch
Start of Dragonball Z:
http://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Ball-Z-Vol-1/dp/1569319308
Fuimation's (subscription required, but there are many more shows there and 30-day free trial + they let you watch the first 5 episodes free without account/subscription) Dragonball:
http://www.funimation.com/shows/dragon-ball/videos/official/secret-of-the-dragon-ball?watch=dub
Funimation's Dragonball Z (first 10 episodes free to watch):
http://www.funimation.com/shows/dragon-ball-z/videos/official/the-new-threat?watch=dub
Sorry if this seems so long D,:
Link to buy it on Amazon to support the author
So Emergence exits in print, gotta find a copy. Any links?
E: found it on Amazon.
Metamorphosis https://www.amazon.com/dp/1634420608/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WSFNDb4VADR9S
It's a great series, so I guess it all comes down to how much money you have free to use. That said where did you see it for $172 and did it come something else special because right now I'm seeing all 27 volumes for $146 on Amazon. At that price it's definitely worth it for a Berserk fan if you're not broke.
The oversized edition that is 3 volumes in 1. Here
With your eyes.
Jokes aside, Start here! :)
>Is there anywhere I should be reading the manga?
Ideally...
Here
http://www.amazon.com/Berserk-Vol-1-Kentaro-Miura/dp/1593070209/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417027729&sr=8-1&keywords=berserk
This one's pretty good
The Sandman is phenomenal. One of my buddies received all of the Absolute versions as a gift and let me borrow them one by one as he finished them. Easily the best comic I have ever read. It's not strictly in the horror genre (probably best described overall as fantasy) but it definitely has horror elements.
I just finished All you need is kill. For a quick read it contains a fascinating story. SciFi novel about a conflict taking place all over the Earth. Futuristic "Jackets", Aliens, Amazing plot device. All around great novel. It was the source material for Edge of Tomorrow and it goes without saying, but I will say it, the movie deviates a lot from the book and the book is so much better. Its about 250 pages long, so it would go well with another short book. I finished it in about 8 hours.
All You Need Is Kill https://www.amazon.com/dp/1421527618/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_mdvaCbH6SX7A5
You can get it in a big boxed 2 book set. I own it and it’s totally worth the price.
https://www.amazon.com/Nausica%C3%A4-Valley-Wind-Box-Set/dp/1421550644
I recommend this set that came out recently; I had the individual volumes but this one is very well put together.
This one shot was made by Junji Ito, horror mangaka. Unfortunately I don't think many of his works have been translated to English, although you can find less... official versions of those.
One story that I know is translated is Uzumaki (Spiral). There also seems to be some others like Gyo and Tomie... Hmm, I think I need to do some shopping now!
Oh, hell yeah. Uzumaki by Junji Ito. (Link goes to Amazon.) So wonderfully bizarre and creepy. I tore through it in a matter of hours.
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If you would like a sample of his style and storytelling abilities, check this out: The Enigma of Amigara Fault.
The sandman preludes and nocturnes
About 400 off
The Sandman Vol. 1: Preludes & Nocturnes (New Edition) https://www.amazon.in/dp/1401225756/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_vdKOwb15948Z6
If you enjoyed Batman, I would highly recommend checking out the new Scott Snyder setup with the new 52 for Batman. Vol. 1 - Court of Owls and Vol. 2 - City of Owls is a fanatasic story arc that plays well with Batman (and I'm not a huge super hero comic fan).
After that it kinda went wierd, but still enjoyable.
Also would highly recommend Preacher (Careful with Preacher, as you WILL get addicted, and have to purchase all 9 volumes, but amazing story and well written with some adult humor/content btw).
Also Sandman, Y: The Last Man, and Saga all always good choices (Saga is being written as we speak, only volumes 1 through 3 are out, same author of Y : The Last Man. Fantastic mix of fantasy and sci-fi... again adult elements)
Hey, congratulations on wanting to experience Dragon Ball in its best format. I'd recommend starting from Dragon Ball volume 1 and working your way through the series since that's its proper storyline progression. Unfortunately there have been a lot of English releases and re-releases with varying amounts of censorship, so it's really confusing about what's "best" to buy, and I don't think it's even possible to get the least edited versions anymore.
You should check eBay because you can get some good deals on there if you buy in bulk, and sometimes you can get single volumes for very cheap on Amazon.
tl;dr: I recommend researching! Find what's right for you. I recommend digital, but you might find a better deal if you buy in bulk. The VIZBIG would probably be what I go with if I had to buy them over again. There's a lot more I could have said about these, and a lot of political stuff about how they were advertised vs. what we got, but I hope that this at least gets you started. I'm no expert but if you want more help feel free to respond here or PM me and I'll try to answer your questions or point you to someone else who can.
From our new FAQ in the sidebar (which I put many hours into!):
>##Q: What is the best way to purchase the manga?
A: There are many different ways to purchase the manga, though unfortunately, every official English release is censored in some way, shape, or form. Your best option is to purchase it digitally from Viz's website, but if you prefer a physical release, the VIZBIGs have the best paper quality, while the individual Tankōbons have the least amount of censorship. The 3-in-1s have atrocious paper quality and are just as censored as before, despite being advertised as otherwise.
I neglected to mention the Full Color releases (which are also censored), because they're incomplete and appear to be indefinitely suspended.
To be honest, the book box sets are a better value for your dollar. The Omnibus volumes tend to have thinner, shittier paper so the volumes aren't as thick but it means that the overall quality is lessened. The only problem with the box sets is you have to wait for all the volumes to be available before you can purchase the set so you will be always behind for collection purposes. Also <100$ for ~25 volumes is a price you won't likely get even with the omnibus.
https://www.amazon.com/One-Piece-Box-Set-Baroque/dp/1421560747
https://www.amazon.com/One-Piece-Box-Set-Skypiea/dp/1421576066
https://www.amazon.com/One-Piece-Box-Set-Thriller/dp/1421590522
If you're interested in getting the Manga in physical format then the 155 chapters are divided in 27 books that you can either buy separately (they really shouldn't be hard to find) or get them all and 27 of them with a box and an artbook.
Otherwise you always have the option to just read it online, there are many websites around that have the scans of any manga you may possibly searching for, Claymore included.
Amazon (US):
https://www.amazon.com/Berserk-Deluxe-1-Kentaro-Miura/dp/1506711987/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1538501843&sr=8-4&keywords=berserk+deluxe
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Amazon (GER):
https://www.amazon.de/Berserk-Deluxe-1-Kentaro-Miura/dp/1506711987/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1538501843&sr=8-4&keywords=berserk+deluxe
>Now to find somewhere to purchase the manga.
What good timing. If you wait a bit you can start with this beauty.
About 7 ounces.
https://www.amazon.com/Berserk-Vol-1-Kentaro-Miura/dp/1593070209/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1491854690&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=berserk
Akira is pretty much just legendary. One of those books that is so good that it ought to sit comfortably in the top half of any reputable Top 20 comics of all list.
And it's not just one of those books that is lauded and recognized for its place in comics history. Akira is every bit as vibrant and jaw-dropping today as it was in 1989, when I first encountered it. That a book produced in the '80s should 30 years later still feel better and more accomplished than nearly anything in the last ten years is impressive, seeing as how we are essentially living in a golden age where every living artist can do pretty much whatever kind of comic they want.
Akira spawned an awe-striking animated film that basically turned the american sense of what animation could be on its head even though Akira the movie was a piss-poor adaptation of the glories found in Akira the book. (I remember wearing out my Streamline VHS tape back in 9th grade and it's still that dub that echoes through my mind whenever I remember scenes from the movie.)
Akira is about the leader of a teen biker gang that runs the streets of Neo Tokyo, a Tokyo that has arisen from the ashes of a terrible explosion decades earlier. It's about one of that leader's lieutenants who after an accident begins to develop powerful psychic powers. It's about how those unstoppable psychic powers, powers that make him a god, are nothing next to the powers of a kid who's been on ice for decades. It's about a city under military control. It's about politics and religion and annihilation and apocalypse and drugs and revolution and lasers and hovercraft and motorcycles and a guy who really just wants to spend some sexy time with this one girl terrorist.
When Marvel first brought Akira to the US, colourizing it and having Otomo redraw a couple scenes that wouldn't likely fly on American shores (like full frontal of a teen boy, redrawn to show him from behind instead), it was a revelation. If you are picking up Akira today for the first time, it will be a revelation. Last time I reread the series, it was a revelation—the book is so thoroughly a legend, so thoroughly a part of the comics canon, that it's easy to forget just how magnificent it really is.
And if you're in the market, Kodansha is producing a deluxe 35th anniversay set, due out in October: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1632364611/
It's not only in manga form - they just published a massive 35th Anniversary Edition of it. It's certainly an impressive, though slightly flawed, box set.
Here's the Amazon link, without the Facebook linkthrough or the affiliate nonsense.
Maybe check out some of Humanoids offerings - everything they carry is quality, just need to find something you think your dad would be interested in.
It also depends on what variation of sci-fi.
Others:
Saga
Akira
Nausicaa
Or basically anything on this list.
It's been reprinted a lot, but collected into bigger editions.
If you are curious about prices, here you go. If you don't have or make an account, Near Mint is about $40 ungraded. I have no clue what condition this one is in though.
Based off of the book titled "All You Need Is Kill" by Hiroshi Sakurazaka
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1421550644/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
(Worth every penny)
The first 23 can be found here. So that's like $5 for a new volume which is a very good deal.
This will save you about $100
http://www.amazon.com/One-Piece-Box-Set-Baroque/dp/1421560747/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1404627595&amp;sr=8-4&amp;keywords=one+piece
and if you want to save more, you can get all the 3 volume omnibus editions. They go to chapters 28-29-30 (in October, new one comes out every 4 months). That should save you about $180 if you do this rather than individual volumes and that's not including whether you get future omnibuses as well.
http://www.amazon.com/One-Piece-East-Blue-1-2-3/dp/1421536250/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1404627805&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=one+piece+1+2+3
I'm just going to copy and paste something I have on hand since I answer this question a fair bit.
So, as far as writings similar to the series, you, of course, have Lovecraft. His writings that most resemble Bloodborne has to be The Dream-Quest of Unknown Khadaf. They reek of the Nightmare Frontier and the beings there are the most similar to what we see as Great Ones in the BB universe. The second tie-in has to be The Shadows over Innsmouth for the fishing hamlet and many other tropes in Bloodborne. The last one, The At the Mountains of Madness is basically the premise of humanity in its current state. I personally can say that almost everything Lovecraft has written can be 'adjacent' to the BB universe. But those three appear to be the direct link.
As far as other authors? Lord Dunsany is a well-known contributor to the creation of fictional universes. It's his writings that inspired Lovecraft as well as Tolkien and Frank herbert. As a bit of recent writings, House of Leaves is one of my favorite books.
Moving over. Did you know that Bloodborne is Japanese? It is (Lol)! and was inspired by a host of authors. The most telling of which happens to be Junji Ito and his work, Uzumaki. In the work, a series of strange happenings all involving a spiral end up making a town go crazy. He's also famed for his other works, Tomie and Gyo. The Enigma of Amigara Fault is also quite popular. Uzumaki is being made into an anime by Toonami.
There also Berserk. It has less of an impact on the series compared to Dark Souls but is still well-liked overall. The Executioner Wheel and the Hunter's Mark seem to come directly from it.
There's a Fan Comic, mostly about Gehrman's relationship with Maria. I like it quite a bit. Guy Davis's, The Marquis is so similar to Bloodborne you can just outright stick it in the universe and not bat an eye.
As far as movies there's not a whole lot. Angel's Egg seems to be the direct inspiration tonally and we know it's on the minds of From software. Brotherhood of the wolf is the direct inspiration for ALL the clothing of Bloodborne. The Cainhurst Noble set is actually taken from the series. I actually don't care for it. But you might like it. Bram Stoker's Dracula seems to be another inspiration, specifically to Cainhurst. I'm not a huge fan of that either. I'm much more a Van Hellsing sort of guy.
This is new, someone mentioned that the designer of Dracula did a lot of work that are Bloodborne-esque. I hope this was helpful!
Uzumaki = Japanese for "spiral."
There's sushi named uzumaki, there's a clan in Naruto called the Uzumaki Clan whose symbol is a Spiral, and there's also a Manga Horror book by Junji Ito where horrible things keep happening in spiral patterns called Uzumaki, which is what's being talked about here.
For light reads, there are All You Need Is Kill with its take on alien monster invasions and groundhog day-like time loop, and Kino no Tabi which has chapters that explore some interesting sci-fi themes.
There are also Legend of the Galactic Heroes and the original Gundam's novel adaptation, but I wouldn't say that they're fit for light reads.
Sandman by Neil Gaiman
V for Vendetta by Alan Moore
Blacksad by Juan Diaz Canales
(Contains Somewhere Within the Shadows, Arctic Nation and Red Soul)
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind by Hayao Miyazaki
bam
First one
Second one
Look for Tomie or Uzimaki or Gyo. Those are his major works.
I've got a few recommendations for ya.
First off is, Memetic by James Tynion IV and Eryk Donovan. The story about an apocalyptic meme. Yes, a meme. May sound silly, but it does a good job of presenting a familiar, yet incomprehensible horror that immediately throws the world into chaos. Also, there's a good amount of gore and violence that any respectable apocalyptic story should have.
Next, Nameless by Grant Morrison and Chris Burnham. It's about an occult expert and a group of scientists trying to prevent a planet-killing asteroid from destroying Earth. Admittedly, this series is confusing and sporadic as hell. Its story likes to jump back and forth, and seems to operate under the aspect that there's a story that came prior, but I don't think there is. Its got gratuitous violence and madness inducing cosmological horror.
Last, but certainly not least, the works of the infamous Junji Ito. Junji Ito's style of horror is of the abstract kind that offers virtually no explanation ever. They can be simple stories, but typically utilize interesting, unexpected concepts. Notable works include: Uzumaki, the Enigma of Amigara Fault, Army of One, Hanging Balloons, Long Dream, and plenty others. Aside from his unorthodox concepts of horror, his incredible art style creates an atmosphere of unease and surrealism. You can actually find most, if not all, of his works translated online. I found that many of his older comics are out of print and being sold at exorbitant prices.
I'd say the most similar thing about these recommendations to the Southern Reach trilogy are their stories of mankind coming into contact with something that is completely beyond us, and unstoppable in its course. Meh. Enjoy.
It's pretty sweet. You can see it in the user photos:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1421561328/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
There's a whole bunch of Japanese stuff that fits the bill in the light novel to anime category.
f.e.
So I'm A Spider, So What? -- translated from Japanese, becoming an animated TV series next quarter, features a giant cave under a mountain, written by a Japanese woman. (Probably? She's pseudonymous.)
Wolf and Spice, same deal, though the author is male.
Edit: Also, you might want to give manga (asian graphic novels) a try! Good ones to get started with are Death Note and Bleach. I also liked xxxHolic (though I never finished the series), and the anime film for Akira was amazing so I can only imagine that the manga would be just as good -- if not better!
Vol 1
Omnibus Vol 1
All ten TPBs
They were taken down because you can buy them in print.
http://www.amazon.com/Spice-Wolf-Vol-Isuna-Hasekura/dp/0759531048/ref=sr_1_9?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1396965205&amp;sr=1-9&amp;keywords=spice+%26+wolf
It's up to 11 now AFAIK.
I think the best thing to do for now would be to ween into comics. I'd start off with graphic novels so you don't have to follow too deeply into a series. Start off reading something like The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller, or Watchmen by Alan Moore. Get a feel of it before you start off. Once you read a couple of novels, I'd look into getting some trade paperbacks of some series. The Walking Dead has been a really good series; it isn't just a plain zombie story...it's more about the human side of the standard zombie tale, such as how they survive, how they interact with each other, etc. Another good TPB to get into would be The Sandman which has some of the coolest artwork and storytelling I've seen. After you start catching up with some TPB's, THEN I'd look into single issues, starting with the first issue of an arch (it will say something like Part 1, Part 1 of 6, etc.). The comic book shop guys are usually pretty cool dudes and can help you find a good arch thats currently going on. Also, places like Half Price Books usually have TPB's for cheaper, but that depends on if you're okay with buying from a secondhand place instead of a small business (I like to go about half and half on purchases, just to save money and to help keep the small guy in the game). Hope this helps!
A very long list that I believe is full of gems:
Preacher, Volume 1 by Ennis
Sandman: Preludes and Nocturnes by Gaiman
Invincible: Family Matters by Kirkman
Southern Bastards
Kingdom Come
Marvels
Watchmen
Saga
Mind MGMT
Daredevil: The Man Without Fear
Batman: The Long Halloween
Pride of Baghdad
All Star Superman
The Walking Dead: Days Gone Bye
Thor: God of Thunder
Annihilation (read it digitally on Marvel Unlimited, finding it in print is costly)
Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman, Volume 1 (by far, my favorite take on the characters. Hickman writes them to perfection.)
Spider-Man: Kraven's Last Hunt
You can buy that comic now:
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past http://smile.amazon.com/dp/1421575418/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_CeXsxbRZZHEJE
It is! What can I say, he's got good taste.
http://www.amazon.com/Legend-Zelda-Link-Past/dp/1421575418/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1462481731&amp;sr=8-1
> So i intend to finnish the 2017 version
Just don't. Watch S1 from the 90s and just read the whole manga.
> Is there a good place to buy the paperback? That's how I like to read
Very good choice.
Either Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1506711987
or Book Depository: https://www.bookdepository.com/Berserk-Deluxe-1-Kentaro-Miura/9781506711980
Well, perhaps, if you wanted to clear it up, you could read these
http://www.amazon.ca/Akira-1-Katsuhiro-Otomo/dp/1935429000/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;s=books&amp;qid=1278160724&amp;sr=8-1
I've watched that movie all throughout my childhood but the manga has completely supplanted it in my memories.
Next up for you?:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stand_Alone_Complex
I have a bunch of the World of Nintendo Mario toys that I bought to make my younger self happy. I wanted Mario toys so much when I was a kid, but they didn't really exist. Now I find a new one almost ever time I go to Walmart.
I also have the original release of the Link to the Past comic by Shotaro Ishinomori that I really loved. It was so cool to find that back in the day.
Oh, and the Kirby Nendoroid is a lot of fun. I still need to get the Robobot mech to go with him.
It's a little hard to give specific recommendations based on such a small collection - simply because it's a little difficult to discern which genres you enjoy more than others. That being said here's a little of everything:
Black Edition volumes feature larger, better quality pages compared to the normal volumes. There are many pages you can compare to the normal volumes that the coloring looks better.
The All-in-One Edition is the entire series in a single book. As you can expect, the book is massive.
$38 for Deluxe Volume 1. [edit: no longer $38, they upped the price to $45 at the time of this edit, I hope some of you were able to secure that $38 price tag]
https://www.amazon.com/Berserk-Deluxe-1-Kentaro-Miura/dp/1506711987
Also The Flame Dragon Knight novel for $15.
https://www.amazon.com/Berserk-Dragon-Knight-Kentaro-Miura/dp/1506709397
The VizBig edition has a lot of censoring which I dislike. The English translations are extremely censored anyway but it's nice to get at least some natural content which you will get from "the white ones" or the VizMedia (their actual name). Also to let you know the VizMedia one you linked is the 17th volume of the whole story. This is the start of the story and is of the same set as the one you linked.
Our FAQ has this answered, should have checked there!
> The 3-in-1s are the least censored release, but are ongoing and currently incomplete. This release is printed on very thin, low quality paper, and does not include any of the special colored chapters.
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> The VIZBIGs have excellent paper quality and is the only English release to include the special colored chapters, though a few were left in black & white for some reason.
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> * The individual volumes are censored to a slightly lesser degree than the VIZBIGs, and are all in black and white.
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> So my question is, are the Vizbigs really that bad? Is it worth giving up some less-child-friendly moments to get the better looking series?
The VIZBigs are not bad. If you're looking for a way to get the completed series, then this is the better release for you. The second best release (that is not visually censored, besides Mr. Popo's lips) would be the Full Color manga.
As long as you're happy with having a censored release, then go with the VIZBigs. If you think that you're going to be paranoid that some panels are clearly censored, then you may want to look into the 3-in-1 set - but you'll have to deal with awful paper quality.
Haha.. I edited my original comment to include asking in which direction to go with the Manga..
3 in 1, or I found on Amazon they have the 42 volumes separate too?
Starting with this one: Dragon Ball, Vol. 1 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1569319200/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_sPHLybTH8HR3V
Do not buy that collection if you cannot read Japaneses!!! There currently is no box set for English yet (at least none I am aware of) so just buy the single volumes from amazon or your local book store. AoT is crazy popular and most book stores will have some in stock.
Examples of what you should buy:
Akira 35th Anniversary Box Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/1632364611/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_kr5QCb3H4GAV has all six volumes, plus an art book. Definitely worth the money IMO!
I don't think Akira ever was out of print. Kondansha has the rights at the moment I believe. And they are printing a slipcased HC edition this fall.
I have one currently sitting in my bookshelf! Here's the link:
https://www.amazon.com/Metamorphosis-Shindo-L/dp/1634420608
Metamorphosis https://www.amazon.com/dp/1634420608/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3KlYDbGTS8EDY
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Right off of Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1634420608/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_JSdkHOkVBrhWR
These are the ones you are after.
Akira Volume 1 (Akira (del Rey)) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1935429000/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_HXXGAbPBRZ8QV
Amazon.
The movie contains all three tracks, the original dub, the new dub, and japanese.
And here's the first manga. Happy reading!
Mobile Suit Gundam (the original series)
One of the most underrated sci-fi series of all time. Below is the link to the novels that inspired the anime series. If you’re into novels.
Mobile Suit Gundam: Awakening, Escalation, Confrontation https://www.amazon.com/dp/1611720052/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_52hxCbFHTQW33
If you’re into manga or anime, HIGHLY recommend reading the origin series. It’s a more fleshed out version of the 1979 anime series. There’s 12 volumes I believe. Read the reviews for some perspective.
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin, Vol. 1- Activation https://www.amazon.com/dp/193565487X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_35hxCbD65GJPM
Gundam has so many series that it can seem overwhelming to approach. The manga above is a great way to get into the main series. Space-opera, compelling characters, the lines of good vs bad are blurred. It’s commentary that frighteningly mirrors our society written by people who grew up in the post-WWII/post-Atomic bomb drop in Japan era. The over arching theme is that despite the tragedy that is war, there is an inherent goodness that humans are capable of.
I grabbed it from ibooks, but there is a kindle version and you can get a hard copy from amazon :
http://www.amazon.com/All-You-Need-Is-Kill/dp/1421527618/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1395792464&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=all+you+need+is+kill
There is also a manga in the works.
All You Need Is Kill is nice.
Ame no Hi no Iris has robots, so that's probably sci-fi. Really good, anyway.
My favorite anime movie. It's just so immersive and endearing, and the animation really still holds up despite the age. I've seen it at least 4 times now... That opening credits sequence gets me every time.
Highly recommend you check out the manga. The movie is (loosely) based on the first 2 volumes out of 7. The manga is so expansive and epic... I stayed up many nights reading it until 4 in the morning because I couldn't stop.
Then I bought the 2-book hardcover box-set on amazon and read it a second time.
Also check out Castle in the Sky if you havent yet. It was very much influenced by Nausicaa, being made only 2 years later.
It's the hardcover manga box set :)
It's freaking fantastic! My boyfriend got me this beautiful box set for Christmas last year, I highly recommend it if you're looking to purchase the manga. I love the movie but the manga goes so much more in depth!
https://www.amazon.ca/Nausica%C3%A4-Valley-Wind-Box-Set/dp/1421550644/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1478109274&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=nausicaa+manga+box+set
That's my reaction precisely!
If you are getting the paper version, this is what you need to get:
http://www.amazon.com/Nausica%C3%A4-Valley-Wind-Box-Set/dp/1421550644/ref=pd_sim_sbs_b_1
It's printed significantly larger than the paperback version. The larger size allows you to appreciate the artwork.
Not legally but I'm sure a google search would come up with a few results :P The box set is beautiful though, http://www.amazon.co.uk/NAUSICAA-VALLEY-WIND-BOX-SET/dp/1421550644
The manga is a bit different to the movie storyline but there are similar elements. For example the movie misses out the Dorok empire which is a huge part of the manga.
As for prequel there is this short that was released: https://vimeo.com/64987176 I'm not so sure a prequel would work though. Basically it would just be a war and then people recovering from it, I like the time period Nausicaa is set at (although the manga does give a lot of details about what happened during that time)
The manga box sets are worth the money!!! Definitely pick those up if you can. They’re pretty cheap on Amazon (retail price is $185 but here they’re about $110):
One Piece Box Set: East Blue and Baroque Works, Volumes 1-23 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1421560747/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_R-VJAbR07BS9J
Also available on Amazon US and Canada
@ 6.69 per volume for one piece, anyone knows if there's a cheaper alternative somewhere online? If not I think I'll buy 1-23 from amazon @ 116 (http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/1421560747) and the rest from rightstuf (free shipping in Canada on orders over 250)
There are currently 3 box sets out. Buying all 3 will net you books 1-70. Here is a link to the first box
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1421560747/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1506565008&amp;sr=8-1&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&amp;keywords=one+piece+manga+set&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=51wjTPcHRHL&amp;ref=plSrch
You will then need to buy books 71-83 to complete up to most current book or wait for box set 4, whenever that comes out (not for a while)
Ya they officially did it!
http://www.amazon.com/Uzumaki-3-1-Deluxe-vols/dp/1421561328?ie=UTF8&amp;keywords=Uzumaki&amp;qid=1465490049&amp;ref_=sr_1_1&amp;sr=8-1
You can also get Gyo.
Some links to the mentioned mangas for those interested. Please actually support Junji Ito if you can, but I haven't found all of these translated and for sale:
Splatter Film (Honey)
Uzumaki (Spiral) Or Buy it
Do you mean Red String?
Hanging Balloons
The Coldness / The Chill
Hellstar Remina
While not all inclusive, here is a great index to read fan-translated works.
[Uzumaki and Gyo are on Amazon UK.] (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Uzumaki-3---1-Junji-Ito/dp/1421561328/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1422552411&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=junji+ito)
Absolutely read Y The Last Man by Brian K Vaughan at some point in your life! It's 10 volumes. One of the best stories I've ever read, which I binge-read in a weekend the first time. Post-apocalyptic, scary & humorous too. Really, just everything BKV writes. (Edit: I should clarify. Only scary in a chaotic society/socially relevant way, it's not horror.)
Sandman by Neil Gaiman is probably the closest other series to Fables. Very rich in mythology & folklore.
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen by Alan Moore is very similar in nature, being about literary characters. Just forget the craptacular movie ever existed. The book is much better.
The Maxx by Sam Keith is one of the best 90s books IMO. Trippy, weird, and whimsical. A psuedo-superhero story that explores mental illness & abuse.
Edit2: Oops, how could I forget Bone by Jeff Smith which at 1,300+ pages is certainly epic -- a fun, fantastical adventure for all ages. And couple that with the fact you can often find the One Volume edition used for under $20, it's an amazing value. Do note the paper is very, very thin though, so artwork bleeds through. If that's a deal-breaker, try the more expensive single volumes.
The Sandman Series by Neil Gaiman.
I'd say Spice & Wolf because it's a classic and The Irregular at Magic High School because it's fucking awesome.
Right here:
https://www.amazon.com/Spice-Wolf-Vol-light-novel/dp/0759531048/ref=sr_1_1
Neil Gaiman's Sandman. Excellent series. I have the full set of the absolute editions.
https://www.amazon.com/Sandman-Vol-Preludes-Nocturnes-New/dp/1401225756
That’s the first volume so you want to start there and if you like it just keep on going all the way through. The original story ends at volume ten.
this is a better answer than mine. link.
Introduction to Comics
How to Get Into Comic Books (13:40) | Patrick Willems
Consider your intent/commitment. Think about your favorite shows, movies, books, etc. Reading primarily for enjoyment or encyclopedic knowledge? Collecting? Have the time/resources to read 50 or 500 comics per character?
Don’t try to read everything at once. There’s too much. Forget about catching up, continuity, universes, etc. for now. Older comics can be an acquired taste for modern audiences, so they aren’t necessarily ideal starting points. Writers change often, characters get re-worked, and origins are re-told. Remember, there are many great characters, creators, publishers, etc. to explore.
Pick an interesting character/team and seek their most popular/acclaimed stories. Focus on self-contained, complete stories in one corner of the universe. There will be unexplained references/characters, just persevere or Wiki. Don’t let the tangled web of shared-universe comics overwhelm you. Think of it like solving a jigsaw puzzle one small piece at a time until you finally see the big picture.
Discover your preferences and let them guide you. Don’t get stuck preparing/over-analyzing, just start reading. Do you like/dislike old/new comics? Specific writers/genres? Cartoony/realistic art? Familiar/weird concepts? References/self-contained? All-ages/mature content? Follow these instincts. Didn’t understand a reference? Maybe read that next.
Acquire/Buy comics:
Marvel
DC
You can skip to the 2016 re-launch with DC Universe: Rebirth and then any Rebirth series #1.
Other
Sandman v1. One of the best things ever.
Catwoman mug for drinking while reading comics
The Alan Moore run on Swamp Thing is great; lots of horrifying imagery. A similar feel to Gaiman's [Sandman] (https://www.amazon.com/Sandman-Vol-Preludes-Nocturnes-New/dp/1401225756) (and shares their version of Hell).
The cheapest intro would probably be buying the first few issues on Comixology and see if you like them. Other than that, pick up the first collection - Preludes and Nocturnes - and see how it goes.
I've actually never read anything by him. Checked out his goodreads page, though, and based purely on speculation I think you might like these:
Charlie Stross Atrocity Archives Book 1 of the Laundry series
Neil Gaiman Preludes and Nocturnes it's a comic but don't think it's for kids, book 1 of the Sandman series
Jonathan Howard Johannes Cabal The Necromancer
All You Need is Kill : Amazon -- Barnes and Noble
Calling You : Amazon -- Barnes and Noble
A book: All You Need Is Kill - roughly 9k doge
It was originally a manga that got a novel version. It called “All you need is Kill” here it is on Amazon.
All You Need Is Kill https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1421527618/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qbBQDbCY0ZHKB
Yes Emily Blunt is awesome in the film. Not normally a Tom Cruise fan but seeing his transformation as it goes along is fantastic.
This Nausicaa boxset is the nicest set of books of any type that I own. Just beautiful. And big.
EDIT: A couple more images.
Goofy Share The Magic Plush
The Noble Collection Hogwarts Wax Seal
Sleepy Mountain 'I Always Wanted To Be A Tenenbaum' Pin
Roald Dahl Book Worm Sweater
Beauty and the Beast Be Our Guest Serving Platter
Winnie the Pooh Classic Plushie
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Complete Box Set
The Art of Kiki's Delivery Service
Koi 24 Watercolor Palette
Kingdom of Hearts
The Bob's Burger Book: Real Recipes for Joke Burgers
ATLA Fire Nation Tee
La Belle Sauvage: The Books of Dust Vol. 1 HC by Philip Pullman
AsterozeaStudio Sailor Moon Usagi Print
Tom Ford Lipstick in Sable Smoke
Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban Illustrated Edition
Fantastic Beasts & Where To Find Them Illustrated Edition
Harry Potter Don't Let The Muggles Get You Down Mug
Anthropologie Marble Stacking Pinch Pots
Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind HC Box Set
Toy Story Buzz & Woody Remote Control Car Set
There is a finished Nausicaa manga you can buy.
The Porco Rosso sequel never happened.
After retirement, he worked on a samurai manga though I don't recall it ever being published.
https://www.amazon.com/Nausicaä-Valley-Wind-Box-Set/dp/1421550644/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1549477301&amp;sr=8-2&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&amp;keywords=nausicaa&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=51wF1FgwkxL&amp;ref=plSrch
Yes definitely the movie cut out a lot of the content from the manga here's a link to buy it
http://www.amazon.com/Nausicaä-Valley-Wind-Box-Set/dp/1421550644
It is indeed quite awesome. This box set is amazing, too:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1421550644/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
I live in the UK so went with uk-finder which was £27.70 with postage:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/1421550644/ref=tmm_hrd_new_olp_sr?ie=UTF8&amp;condition=new&amp;sr=&amp;qid=
Sorry for the late reply; this didn't come through to my inbox.
I got it from Amazon here for £30 incl. p&p. Not sure how much it would cost from American sellers though, but I would imagine it would be slightly cheaper. The listing here also has better pictures of the box set as mine were taken late last night with a really dodgy camera!
Start with either of these ones!
This edition is sturdier and slightly bigger, but a little more censored. Paper quality is very good though, and rarely you'll get light-colored pages, probably the most appealing aspects of this one.
https://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Ball-Vol-1-VIZBIG/dp/1421520591
This next edition is a more recent one. Paper is a little thinner, size is a bit smaller. However, this one benefits from being less censored, and the design is far more appealing for collectors; the illustrations on the front are each special newer pieces from Toriyama, the spine art is like the Japanese where it all makes a big picture, and most importantly, it doesn't split-off 1/3rd or the way through. This is the most consistent English release.
https://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Ball-3-1-Vol/dp/1421555646
I've never watched all of the series, so I'm biased for sure, I came to Dragon Ball from the manga when I was a kid (I'm like 2 weeks younger than Dan) and trying to watch the show is so unbelievably slow compared to the manga that I just can't get through it. I would recommend you read the manga personally. There was 42 books back when I was young, 1-16 was Dragonball, 17-42 was Z, they sell them 3 for 12$, can't go wrong with that, cheaper and faster than the Blurays, no fluff https://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Ball-3-1-Vol/dp/1421555646/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1517862383&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=dragonball
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Link to the first box set
Edit: Sorry it took me so long. Just seeing this comment now.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/One-Piece-Box-Set-1-23/dp/1421560747/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1398651301&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=one+piece
https://www.amazon.ca/One-Piece-Box-Set-Baroque/dp/1421560747/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=one+piece+manga&qid=1562252870&s=gateway&sr=8-1
This is Canadian
One Piece Box Set: East Blue and Baroque Works, Volumes 1-23 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1421560747/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_F5VOybKS3BSJT
One Piece Box Set 2: Skypiea and Water Seven, Volumes 24-46 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1421576066/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_B6VOyb6A2BXRG
One Piece Box Set 3: Thriller Bark to New World, Volumes 47-70 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1421590522/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_d6VOybV01EPPA
I would personally start with the beginning as you can get all of the translated versions on amazon and if it is his birthday then you could get him one of the two box sets that go for about 100$ and I would also say that one piece is pretty good for child audiances but there are some heavy themes, some mild language nothing over the F-word and a lot more blood than what the TV show has on it but it is still good for children also if you ever collect them all or want to give him something else I would suggest one of the color walks as they show off his fantastic art really well.
They are! I'm from the UK and got this off amazon. Currently the first two box sets are only £85. The second one was £130 only a couple of weeks ago. I snatched this up as soon as I noticed the price drop.
Yeah and I got in the the box set you can buy here:
https://www.amazon.com/One-Piece-Box-Set-Baroque/dp/1421560747/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1482670519&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=box+one+piece+manga
I just had the shelf set up for the manga lol, so I thought it be cooler to put them on display
It pains me to link this but I think you should've have waited a few more months http://www.amazon.com/One-Piece-Box-Set-Baroque/dp/1421560747/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1375912550&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=one+piece+box+set
Volumes 01-23 : amazon(dot)com/One-Piece-Box-Set-Baroque/dp/1421560747
Volumes 24-46 : amazon(dot)com/One-Piece-Box-Set-Skypiea/dp/1421576066
I don't know quite how much you are buying them for on eBay, but, if possible I think it's best to order from Amazon 1st Box Set 2nd Box Set, I bought the first two box sets for roughly £120 ( £60 - £65ish each ). Good luck!
Edit: And if you didn't know, they both come with some really good looking posters, I have pictures if need be! :)
Amazon. Here are some direct links:
Gyo 2-in-1 Deluxe Edition
Tomie: Complete Deluxe Edition
Uzumaki (3-in-1, Deluxe Edition): Includes vols. 1, 2 & 3
That is the right series but I recommend picking up this, it has all 3 volumes and has a beautiful hard cover .
Here is the amazon link
MMMMMM!!! Let me tell you all about our lord and savior Junji Ito!
I'm going to want you to start by reading Ito's Museum of Terror series (sorry about that website). Although It's not complete, It's a darn good way of getting into the short stories that make up the bulk of Ito's work. So far My favorite stories are "Long Hair in the Attic", "My Dear Ancestors", "Hanging Balloons" and "The Groaning Drain". Although I have yet to read these one, I hear that "Intersection's Pretty Boy", "Bully" and "The Long Dream" are Ito classics. Also, I'm skipping volumes 5 & 6 because they may be released in a Souichi deluxe edition.
Hellstar Remina is the last work I'll recommend that you read online. Now were're talking about Ito bigger multi chapter products. It's a story about how having a planet named atfer you can REALLY fuck you over.
Although the art is utterly amazing, I personally found this one to be too silly and unbelievable at times.
Next up: Tomie! Before I go further, I want you to know that I believe paper is far superior to online when it comes to Ito. Ito's Comics are tailor made for the medium of comic books, thus Reading the physical book is my recommendation. Tomie is about an indestructible slut who is really good at spooking people. This is the series where OP's reference comes from. This series is one of Ito's earliest, so the art in the beginning looks janky for the most part. However, you'll get to see Ito's art evolve.
Now let's talk about Uzumaki. In Uzumaki, it literally spirals out of control! This book is absolutely amazing. It was so great, that it gave me legitimate fatigue in the last three chapters.
And now Gyo! Gyo looks like the crossover of Evil Dead and Sharknado. I can't really say much here, But It's still wroth the read.
Fragments of Horror: It's pretty much a continuation of Museum of Terror.
Then it's Yon & Mu. In Yon & Mu, Junji overreacts to cats. I'll actually won't recommend this one because it's a comedy that is full of self references.
Last, but not least, The Dissolving Classroom. In The Dissolving Classrom, two whipper snappers cause terrifying allegory shenanigans. Same thing with Gyo.
I live in a very small country, so its from a local internet store. But if you live in the states you can find it on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Uzumaki-3---1-Deluxe-vols/dp/1421561328/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1452699174&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=uzumaki+junji+ito
UZUMAKI: Spiral Into Horror by Junji Ito
This is a really neat horror-manga about a young girl living in a town that is cursed by spirals. Uzumaki, the word for spiral, is the title of this manga, but don't confuse it with that other guy, Naruto Uzumaki! Spirals are a recurring theme throughout, and the artwork is nothing short of grimacing. I received this as a gift for Christmas and loved it.
Dragon Ball Full Color, Vol. 1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1421565927/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_5cAaBbNTP0NKA
You could also just go to Amazon and search “Dragon Ball Full Color” and you could see all of them.
For everyone Looking for a link, Here's #1 https://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Ball-Full-Color-Vol/dp/1421565927
There's actually a pretty rad collection of the old Super Mario comics that appeared in Nintendo Power back in the 90s.
Super Mario Adventures
there is also a legend of Zelda one as well
If you liked Injustice I highly recommend the Injustice comics. I personally think they might be better than the games (granted I'm still waiting on a game of the year version of Injustice 2).
vol 1
There's a cool comic style one I had when younger here:
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past https://www.amazon.com/dp/1421575418/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_SlD.BbNX93WPE
It's basically the plot of A Link to the Past, with some extra bits in it that aren't in the game. Just a fun read. The Super Mario one that Amazon is suggesting for me to buy also was one I remember being cool too.
It's been reprinted in a collected volume:
https://www.amazon.com/Legend-Zelda-Link-Past/dp/1421575418/
so the graphic novel is love is scott pilgrum vs the world and legend of zelda link to the past
edit: secret? that a Novel idea even if it could be kinda Graphic!!
Not sure if it's allowed to be posted here but it doesn't seem to break any rules.
http://www.mangareader.net/claymore/1/ This is a good site to use but if you wish to have the physical copies you can buy them all here.
I got the manga box set for about $125 USD from amazon.com, which was a great deal in my opinion.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/142158316X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_TDVXCbKFH4089
Assuming shipping to your country isn’t outrageously high, then I’d suggest looking for a deal like that first if you choose to buy.
yep it's right here
https://www.amazon.com/Death-Note-All-One-Tsugumi/dp/1421597713
Hey, I got you covered. So here's my strategy: try to minimize on the rupee per page. A general single volume manga would cost around 500 bucks, for essential 200 odd pages. Kinda too much, but ok given the value added compared to a general paperback. Also, given that you are starting a collection, you will most probably want to collect all the volumes i.e. complete the series. So it should preferably have lesser volumes. Based on that I recommend these
If you're looking for manga series whose individual books contain a large number of pages, try searching "manga omnibus" or "manga all in one" on amazon. There's quite a few, and if you're willing to wait, you could wait for price drops (I recommend keepa.com to check and notify you for price drops on amazon.in)
Happy shopping, and let us know what you buy.
https://www.amazon.com/Death-Note-All-One-Tsugumi/dp/1421597713
its one book
The deluxe edition of the manga :)
https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Berserk-Deluxe-1-Kentaro-Miura/dp/1506711987/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1550260430&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=berserk+manga
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1506711987/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_CPiQDb3RWKQTW
Amazon
Seeing as you like Conan, think about buying the Colossal Conan, collecting the entire run of Kurt Busiek and Cary Nord as well as others like Eric Powell, Mike Mignola and Timothy Truman.
And there there's the fantasy comic from across the Atlantic, Thorgal by Jean Van Hamme and Grzegorz Rosinski, It's been running since the sixties, and the only change is that Van Hamme left after the story switched main protagonist. highly recommended.
In case you're not one of those people that suffer some kind of brain tumour and hate manga, Berserk is the dark fantasy manga, and it looks nothing like the stereotypical Shonen manga. You can read my warning to another user here.
Another Fantasy Manga is Drifters by Kouta/Kohta Hirano(the creator of the popular Hellsing manga). Set in a fantasy world with elves and dwarves and all that stuff, famous historical warriors are dropped in when they "died" in the real world.
After informing a bit more, it seems like Berserk is the best answer to my question. Now I wonder, whether this is the first of the English series. The release date is from 2009 while the next volumes are from 2004.
Is this 2009 release just a remake? Is it as good/the same as the original?
Thanks
Hope your day gets better.
I recommend Attack on Titan on netflix, or if you like reading, there's a Manga!
If you haven't watched Game of Thrones, DEFINITELY watch some of that.
Seek your fortune
236 miles!
If I win, this would be nice :3 and if I could be cheeky, if this makes it less than US$15 when combined, perhaps both could be included? :3 Doesn't matter if not of course!
Luckily in the UK you don't have to pay for shipping if it's from Amazon as well!
Shingeki no Kyojin already licensed http://www.amazon.com/Attack-Titan-1-Hajime-Isayama/dp/1612620248/ref=sr_1_7?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1320649191&amp;sr=1-7
Yeah, this crazy box set is the original right to left: https://www.amazon.com/Akira-35th-Anniversary-Box-Set/dp/1632364611/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1527491559&sr=8-6&keywords=akira
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1632364611/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1486188296&amp;sr=8-1&amp;pi=CB192198896_AA75_QL70&amp;keywords=akira+box+set+kodansha
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1634420608/?coliid=I2BXKEVRFI0KLV
Twenty USD so you can buy it and never reread it
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1634420608/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WSFNDb4VADR9S
Not second hand but just these editions.
Akira, Vol. 1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1935429000/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ViXnDbPJ2MPAK
I've just kept an eye on Amazon's prices, got 1 and 2 for $10 each a few months ago on random sale. The hardcovers from the box aren't sold individually, and the old HC never really go on sale that I know of, but I also haven't kept a close eye on those.
You should get a copy of Mobile Suit Gundam The origin. It's a manga retelling of the original gundam.
It's awesome.
smile.amazon.com/Mobile-Suit-Gundam-Origin-Activation/dp/193565487X
Gundam Crossbone is pretty tightGundam The Origin is the best - Buy
If you don't mind reading comics you can try Gundam The Origin, which is a retelling of 0079 with less fillers. Or try the 08th MS team which sets in the same time but with very different gritty and realistic feel
To answer your first question, yes. In fact, I own the whole series personally. For your second question...if you mean the tv version of the original show, maybe. The origin is a retelling of the original show, so some stuff is different if you care enough to watch both. If you mean the Origin OVA then it doesn't matter. The OVA is basically a shot-for-shot retelling of volumes 5-7 of the Manga. It covers the flashback of Char's backstory. If anything, I'd recommend reading the Manga first. That way you can see what you read animated beautifully;)
https://www.amazon.com/Mobile-Suit-Gundam-Origin-Activation/dp/193565487X/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=gundam+the+origin+manga&amp;qid=1573403111&amp;sprefix=gundam+the+&amp;sr=8-1
I have a [gundam backpack] thats shaped like the one used by the original gundam. Then there is the [Gundam: The Origin] series in hardback, and also the [Gundam Mechanics/World] books which give details about the mobile suits in a series or more info for world building but they're only available in Japanese.
There are a few [games on the PS4].
Beyond those I've seen gundam wallets, figurines, [cosplay/clothing] etc.
Might be an idea to have a look around some of the specialist retailers/importers/exporters like [1999.co.jp] , [hlj.com] and maybe hit up ebay and amazon with some very targeted keyword searches.
Here's Amazon links if you're interested. The Origin vol 1: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/193565487X/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1524248410&amp;sr=8-1&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&amp;keywords=gundam+the+origin
Thunderbolt vol 1: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1421590557/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1524248476&amp;sr=8-1&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&amp;keywords=gundam+thunderbolt+vol+1
The German Amazon has them all locally. https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/193565487X/
Check your regional Amazon or if you can carry shipping from Germany...
Vol 1: http://amzn.com/193565487X
Vol 2: http://amzn.com/1935654888
Vol 3: http://amzn.com/1935654977
Just buy the paper backs LINK it's the easiest way to get into the story and the cheapest. Or if you have a lot money to spend you can get the Omnibuses LINK. Like the other user said start with Preludes and Nocturnes and just follow in order. Or try this if you don't mind digital. Overture is a different story all together and should be read after the original series.
Thanks for the contest! Halloween!
I've been really wanting to read Sandman vol. 1
Take acting classes. Do scene work and improv.
Read Uta Hagen's Respect for Acting
Find a short story from a graphic novel you like, [online] (http://diversionsofthegroovykind.blogspot.com/) or from a book, and write it as a script. For starters, you can use Celtx or some other freeware formatting app.
Pick a stageplay you like. Read it, then watch it performed. Now, rewrite the most compelling scenes in screenplay form based on what you've seen. Streamline it, of course. Get rid of anything that doesn't work visually.
All about script format
It's here!
It does set the stage for all the characters and the universe. I'm sure you could go without though if you wanted to? I read them in order a number of years ago, so I don't remember the details of whether or not it is necessary to the "plot"
>Even the 'trades' are high quality hardcovers seem to cost a minimum of 25-20 bucks per book.
You can get paperback volumes for around 9 bucks a pop.
A bit over $30 - I added two books that are probably under read, and one classic.
Preludes & Nocturnes (A TBP of the 1st 8 issues of The Sandman) by Neil Gaiman. Issue 8 when Death arrives and uses the line..."You get what everyone else gets, you get a lifetime." I was hooked.
Light Novels sind das japanische Gegenstück zu den Young Adult Romanen und an ein ähnliches Publikum gerichtet. Sie zeichnen sich durch zwei Merkmale aus: 1. sie haben Illustrationen, 1/2 (plus Cover) in Farbe, und um die 6 in Schwarz/Weiß. 2. Sie sind einfacher geschrieben, mit einfacheren Kanjis und leichterer Prosa, damit auch jüngere Japaner die Bücher ohne Probleme lesen können.
>Wo informierst du dich über Light Novels denn?
Was gerade animiert wird, ich lese selten LNs einfach nur so. Ich habe eine Art Hass-Liebe mit Light Novels, weil es zum einen sehr interessante Geschichten gibt, andererseits die meisten entweder miesgeschrieben, mies übersetzt oder beides sind. Schlimm ist es, wenn beides aufeinander trifft. Unglücklicherweise sind zudem die meisten Bücher die lizensiert werden allesamt absolut uninteressant oder "So bad, it's good" bestenfalls.
Violet Evergarden ist in dieser Hinsicht so in der Mitte. Die Serie wurde lange Zeit sehr gehypt, weil sie der erste und bisland einziger Sieger des Kyoto Animation Grand Prizes ist, und das obwohl die seit 2009 gibt. Zuvor gab es nur Honourable Mentions. Umso größer war die Entäuschung als die erste Folge der Anime-Serie rauskam. Ich habe nach ungefähr 4 Folgen begonnen das Buch zu lesen, weil zu dem Zeitpunkt nur so 2% der Anime-Serie auf der LN basierte. (Ja, die Light Novel, weil die Novelle). Insgesamt wars unterhaltsam, aber einige Aspekte fand ich einfach nur beschissen und auch als Buch wurde es der Ehre, einziger Grand Prize zu sein, nicht gerecht.
>wie kommst du dann entsprechend an das Buch?
/r/LightNovels suche "Violet Evergarden pdf/epub" Du wirst keine legale englische oder deutsche Übersetzung finden. Das ist nicht immer so, aber bei japanischen Medien trotzdem etwas womit man sich abfinden muss, es gibt nur einen Bruchteil von allem legal.
(Lizensierte) Light Novel Serien, die ich empfehlen kann: Die Haruhi Suzumiya Series (Halb-Parodie des "Oh wir sind Schüler und retten nebenbei die Welt mit Superkräften), Spice and Wolf (Mittelalterliche Romanze), The Empty Box and The Zeroth Maria (Schwer zu beschreiben, Sci-Fi mit vielen Mind Games), The Saga of Tanya the Evil (Typ nervt Gott nach seinem Tod, also lässt Gott ihn in einem Nicht!1.WK als Magierin kämfen), KonoSuba (Irrsinning komische Parodie von Japano-RPG Klischees) oder OreGaIru (Wo ein Zyniker, eine Einkönigin und eine Normale zusammen erwachsen werden) Ich sollte aufhören, sonst sitz ich hier noch den halben Tag. Sind leider alle auf Englisch, da Light Novels auf Deutsch sich auf Müll wie SAO oder Accel World beschränken, bzw. die guten Serien längst nicht mehr gedruckt werden.
Here's volume 1: The Sandman Vol. 1: Preludes & Nocturnes (New Edition) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1401225756/
Well there are volumes but unlike comic books they are 180-250~ pages each. You can order them online from here or here I am not sure what area you live in but many book stores that carry anything manga related items could also carry them.
Below includes links to the amazon page, which has identification numbers you can use for other sites, but since many of these titles share comic/manga names, it can be confusing telling the difference. Also, I think everything but Another and Baccano have a good fan translation done as of now, and he may have already read it (at least first volumes) and is not interested in a physical copy of them, so I would ask.
If he likes the idea of a game esque world (very popular right now for some reason), I would recomend Rising of the Shield Hero, Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon, and Log Horizon.
For more typical fantasy styled light novels, Spice and Wolf, Another, A certain Magical Index, No Game, No Life, The Devil Is A Part-Timer, and soon to be release Baccano.
Here is link to vol.1 on US Amazon. You should be able to find the rest from there.
Afaik, there is no electronic version of them.
Based on looking at the descriptions:
Light Novel
Manga
Totto-chan is a delightful, light-hearted read despite the backdrop of WWII. The publishing of the Kino no Tabi series is a bit up in the air, but I thoroughly enjoyed the first one. I highly recommend The Woman in the Dunes; it is a beautiful work. I loved the first volume of Ballad of a Shinigami. Goth is a personal favorite, but it's horror and can get a tad gory. I would encourage you to give it a try though, it has altered my point of view quite a bit.
While I have not read any, I have heard good things about Brave Story, Kazuo Ishiguro (The Remains of the Day, Never Let Me Go) and Kenzaburo Oe (The Changling). I have heard Botchan is popular in Japan.
As a tip, search for Japanese light novels. They are "light" in the sense that they are the literature equivalent of manga, often with many volumes. They were really popular a few years back, but I am not sure if they are still being published. Check out Amazon for some old Tokyopop, Seven Seas, and Yen Press books. Also, Spice and Wolf.
http://www.amazon.com/Spice-Wolf-Vol-Isuna-Hasekura/dp/0759531048 I don't like the English covers but w/e I love the story and its the best translation
I would recommend looking at the reviews on flayrah. Personally, I have not found much in the way of quality furry literature, but I have read a few.
The Sacred Book of The Werewolf by Victor Pelevin. There are two kinds of furry books: those writen by furries and those that are writen by non-furries. This is one of the latter. I do not have the time to give a full review, but if you like werewolves, kitsune, eastern philosophies, Russian culture (or at least curious about it) eastern and russian folklore, and supernatural romances, you might just like (I did). Furriness - 6, Quality - 10
Ringworld by Larry Niven. This usually shows up somewhere on the top 100 sci fi novels. However, this is another book not written by a furry, and it shows since only one character could be classified as "furry". Furriness - 4, Quality - 10
Rise of the Wolf by Curtis Jobling. I have not read much of this so far, but from what I have seen it is high fantasy. So far, I have not been impressed with the writing, which is why I haven't finished it. Furriness >5, Quality <6
In Wilder Lands by Jim Galford. Another high fantasy novel, but this one was much better written. I will be buying the sequel when comes out, for whatever it is worth. It does have a few problems, namely that many characters and the world need to be fleshed out more. Furriness - 9, Quality - 7.
Spice and Wolf by Isuna Hasekura. Yes, I know it is not exactly furry, but OP may still like it. One of the main character is a wolf "god" who takes the form a young woman, and the other is a traveling merchant. The setting is largely inspired by post dark ages Europe and is not overwhelmed with fantasy brickabrack. Furriness - 2, Quality - 8
Ok, sorry it took so long, but maybe try Spice and Wolf light novels, Konosuba, Death March to a Parallel World, and No game no life.
If the manga light novels aren't your style, then perhaps The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher, The Dark Tower series by Stephen King, or The Passage by Justin Cronin.
Spice and Wolf by Isuna Hasekura
I thought a bit of a change of pace from the books that have been selected so far could be interesting with a Japanese fantasy novel.
Spice & Wolf - Love story between a merchant and a wolf deity in a medieval setting.
DanMachi - Hodgepodge of gods from various mythologies acting as catalysts for adventures in a fantasy world.
Goblin Slayer - Edgy but unconventional story of a man who simply kills goblins.
that would be... nice? But only popular/serialized anime would have that. At Amazon you can request books to be turned into audio books but i don't know that process. spice and wolf novel 1 in the bottom right, you can click "let us know" in the audible section which may prompt a creation. Other than that, check youtube. thats all that i would know of where to get.
Jashin Average, unofficially.
Officially, I think one of the only ones to be completed is Spice and Wolf, which isn't isekai (I really enjoyed the anime though, I'm still working on the novels).
The best place to start is just from the first book in the series Preludes and Nocturnes. [This] (http://www.amazon.com/The-Sandman-Vol-Preludes-Nocturnes/dp/1401225756/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1404532357&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=sandman) is a link to the amazon page of the book.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Sandman-Vol-Preludes-Nocturnes/dp/1401225756
Best place to start and it's not too long.
This isn't really a classic romance, but spice and wolf is a (partly) romance series of light novels set in a light fantasy version of medieval Europe. The main characters are a pair of traveling merchants, one of whom is a harvest God who wants to see the world, or something like that. If you can ignore the fans and tolerate the anime style art that you see on the cover it's pretty great.
Edit: there are occasional illustrations on pages because I don't know but it's 99% picture free.
I am going to actually say you should not read Watchmen, which is usually high on people's list until you read more superhero stuff. the characters in that are superheroes cast in gritty realism.
Art / Graphic Novels
Maus -- very popular, very discussed, very good
Sandman -- Once you get over how 80's gothic this is, it is a superb story...for all 10 volumes.
TransMetropolitan -- Cyberpunk Hunter S Thompson
Fables -- Hands down one of the best series in terms of scope and planning.
Manga
Akira -- This will take you week to finish the whole series.
Pluto -- Though an actual knowledge of Astroboy would be wonderful for this, this manga is so good i was shocked at how sobering a manga could be.
Superhero
Batman -- I am going to break rank and say that Frank Miller's Batman miniseries The Dark Knight Returns isn't the best place to start atleast for Batman. It is a good read along with the Knightfall trilogy) but it is dense and famous becasue of when it was released. I am recommending Scott Snyder's new 52 Batman story arc Court of the Owls which is a two part arc edning with City of the Owls. This will also set you into current Batman. there are things that have happened before, the fight is against a new villian rather than an old one with tons of backstory. It is also drawn with style and grace and the whole thing is entertaining.
Green Lantern -- Rebirth -- This is completely one sided because I love Green Lantern and space shit. This is the beginning of the Geoff Johns run which will spill out into a huge decade long narrative culminating at The Blackest Night.
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As for other superheroes here are reading lists for DC and Marvel. It is really up to you what you find interesting. If you are into X-men, this podcast is really fun to get caught up with everything that has happened since the 70's. It is also hosted by a very knowledgeable husband and wife team.
Sandman is one of the greats, although bits drift close to 'superhero' the vast majority if far, far from it. Lots of mythology, cosmic ideas, big questions, life & death, nature-of-man type stuff.
On the more personal side Blankets is an absolutely amazing coming-of-age/first love story.
And of course there's always Maus. Won a Pulitzer and oh boy did it deserve it.
Here is a link to the one i bought. The live action one is also on there, so I guess we just ordered different ones.
You can generally get them cheaper through Amazon and their list of other sellers. I've personally ordered from the first on the list a few times (indoobestsellers) and have had good results. BookDespository is also one of the sellers in the list, the only difference with their main site being it's $4.50 cheaper.
I honestly would not start with Good Omens. It's a brilliant book, but has very little of Neil Gaiman's writing style. His influence seems to be more in the plot and a bit of darkness here and there; whereas the writing is more Terry Pratchett than Neil Gaiman.
I highly recommend you start with one of his short story collections, like Smoke & Mirrors or Fragile Things. His Sandman graphic novels are also a great start in my opinion.
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http://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Ball-Full-Color-Vol/dp/1421565927
Order the comic ( Manga) from Amazon, or Your local Book Store if they still exist an see if they have them.
Or if your that guy torrent them.
https://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Ball-Full-Color-Vol/dp/1421565927
These were all in Nintendo Power (at the same time as a much-less good Super Mario comic) prior to TLoZ:ALttP being released on SNES. There were (I think) 16 issues (but I'm not positive on that). I remember back then, when I was 11 years old, finding the ending extremely bittersweet, and I've read them multiple times over the years. They're very well done.
For those looking for them, there are TPB's available. This is the most recent one.
Hello Redditors, I wanted share with you a fan art I just uploaded in my blog [No sure if I can hyperlink it]. I used as reference a panel from TLOZ: A Link to the Past by Shotaro Ishinomori. Actually a little rough fan art because I just used some old sharpie markers. I will rework it when I get something better coupled with my improved skills - lol that bang covering his right eye.
Thank you :) !
Waaay cheaper to grab the rereleases on Amazon, dont go to barnes and noble unless you like overpaying for books.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1421575418/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Jr1sCbEAJC7VH
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1421588641/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_up1sCbXY0XZP4
http://www.amazon.com/The-Legend-Zelda-Link-Past/dp/1421575418
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Zelda-Ocarina-of-Time-1-2-Majoras-Mask-Oracle-of-Seasons-Vizkids-Manga-Lot-/151907470774?hash=item235e640db6:g:hTcAAOSwnipWZIkm
Get him the Viz Manga and/or Link to the Past graphic novel. That listing will probably end soon, but you get an idea of what I'm talking about.
Also, if you haven't already, get him Hyrule Historia. He'll flip his wig if you get him that (I mean that in the best way possible).
Hope this helps! :)
In Nintendo Power's Link to the Past Comics (serials released before the game and was slightly changed as not to be a spoiler for the game):
Essentially Link risks his life over and over to save Zelda and Zelda is intimately linked to him in both mind and essentially soul. They are in each other's dreams, they talk to each other telepathically and it is fairly obvious Zelda has feelings for Link by the time Aghanim (the wizard that took over the castle) finds them in the sanctuary and takes her away.
Anyway, at the end of the comic, Link has been knighted by Zelda, all is well and Link protects the triforces now. Zelda follows him when Link finally puts the Master Sword back into the stone. From what I recall, she basically comments that she wishes Link would pay attention to her as much as he does the Triforce and that she remembers when they were so close they would dream with each other. She is riding out of the scene/forest on her horse, leaving Link in his thoughts.
It boils down to Link risking life, limb and even turning into a beast, just to save Zelda. She falls in love but it turns out Link was only doing all of this because of his sense of duty, not because of love.
Also, Sprite (I can't recall her name in the comic) crushes on Link as expected if you grew up watching the Zelda cartoon series back then.
I know this because one of my kids recently became interested in comics and we bought this from the store.
> Picture books and chapter books appreciated! :)
Does that include graphic novels? Finding comic books for kids that feel like 'standard' fantasy (swords & sorcery/high fantasy) has been surprisingly challenging. Oddly enough, the only one that I've found that really fits is the comic book version of A Link to the Past: https://www.amazon.com/Legend-Zelda-Link-Past/dp/1421575418/
For non-standard fantasy that still uses many standard fantasy tropes, I really like Adventure Time: https://www.amazon.com/Adventure-Time-Vol-Ryan-North/dp/1608862801/
And of course further off the path there's also Bone, Usagi Jimbo, and Amulet.
First Box Set
Second Box Set
Third Box Set
Thanks so much! I can't believe I didn't bother searching the next two arcs to see if there was, I feel so dumb.
For anyone else interested - I consider this to be a confirmation that there will in fact be another one.
Looks like I know what my Christmas present will be.
I think the manga boxsets are the cheapest.
First 23 volumes for around 117$ USD
The 2nd boxset (24-46 volumes) is coming out this November.
You'll have to buy the individual volumes after the 46th. Yes, they're worth it. :) [+ it's always nice to legally support the series]
[Box Set 1 are volumes 1 to 23] (https://www.amazon.de/One-Piece-Box-Set-1/dp/1421560747/ref=sr_1_1?s=books-intl-de&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1536345488&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=one+piece),
[Box Set 2 are volumes 24 to 46] (https://www.amazon.de/One-Piece-Box-Set-2/dp/1421576066/ref=sr_1_3?s=books-intl-de&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1536345493&amp;sr=1-3&amp;keywords=one+piece+manga),
Box Set 3 are volumes 47 to 70
I think you could have just summarized it by saying "Hey from Belgium, where can I buy One Piece manga?".
I believe the most cost effective is through box sets.
https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/1421576066/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3JWKAKR8XB7XF&psc=1
You can buy all 27 volumes along with a small book of the art used in the series, all in a durable folding box with a handle, right now for about $80 off the original price.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/142158316X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_H4joDbSBAHB42
That should be it.
Get claymore Complete Box Set: Volumes 1-27 https://www.amazon.com/dp/142158316X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_131WAb4650500 sometimes gets on sale
Claymore
https://www.amazon.com/Claymore-Complete-Box-Set-Volumes/dp/142158316X
I am not sure there is a particular time. But here is the price history for it on Amazon (Canada)
https://charts.camelcamelcamel.com/ca/142158316X/amazon.png?force=1&zero=0&w=855&h=513&desired=false&legend=1&ilt=1&tp=all&fo=0&lang=en
This is the one for Amazon US
https://charts.camelcamelcamel.com/us/142158316X/amazon.png?force=1&zero=0&w=855&h=513&desired=false&legend=1&ilt=1&tp=all&fo=0&lang=en
You can get all of death note for pretty cheap on amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Death-Note-All-One-Tsugumi/dp/1421597713
you also have this, which is a better bargain
but if you're just buy to collect, then both the box set or the black edition seem fine to me.
TBH I have yet to read the bonus chapter but when I am done re-reading the main story I will read it. I have attached a link to the chapter summary here:
http://deathnote.wikia.com/wiki/Death_Note_One-Shot_Special
As for the all in one edition I say it's a great value. If you travel a lot or just want a great all in one package I highly recommend it. Not sure if you're in America but here is the link for it on Amazon:
Death Note (All-in-One Edition) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1421597713/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_3ZHSzbJ4HDV2D
you and others that didnt read this manga or any other, do yourselves a favor and just order this
https://www.amazon.com/Death-Note-All-One-Tsugumi/dp/1421597713
its the full 12 book manga in one format edition, the price is excellent for what it is.
I know this is a old post but i have the same thing i bougth it from amazon https://www.amazon.com/Death-Note-All-One-Tsugumi/dp/1421597713/
Alright, in hindsight it's apparently more like $30-$35, but here it is
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1421597713?psc=1&amp;ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title !!!
Very nice!
FYI Dark Horse about to release the manga in a new format if you didn't know. https://www.amazon.com/Berserk-Deluxe-1-Kentaro-Miura/dp/1506711987/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=QVRZ8QZBREHVPZG1C75S
Don’t know if you have a preference but keep in mind they’re going to start releasing hardcovers in 2019
They are supersized books with better quality paper and shit not a bad price either. the problem is only the first volume is out which has books 1,2,3, volume 2 with 4,5,6 comes out in a few months
https://www.amazon.com/Berserk-Deluxe-1-Kentaro-Miura/dp/1506711987/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2HKJZ4UHL2EER&amp;keywords=berserk+deluxe&amp;qid=1555733043&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=berserk+delux%2Caps%2C371&amp;sr=8-2
Dragon Ball, Vol. 1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1569319200/ref=cm_sw_r_fm_apa_5KfxxbKXNPVWG
I read these are the way to go
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Out of courtesy and the fact that someone else did it, I will provide links to everything pictured.
Is there a EU one? I tried searching fast but couldnt find any... Would cost too much to order those from US :|
E1: nvm I was blind, found it now.
E2: for those of you from EU that want it click here!
Do your job and support the creator http://www.amazon.com/Berserk-Vol-1-Kentaro-Miura/dp/1593070209/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1464952163&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=berserk+volume+1
Not bullshit if you live in another country.
https://www.amazon.ca/Berserk-1-Kenturo-Miura/dp/1593070209/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1458257809&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=berserk
Plus, I was referring to the initial price, not the discount.
This one is the english one.
Edit: misread your question
I looked around a bit on the internet and if I understand correctly, ordering from .de has lower to no shipping costs, while ordering from .com has high shipping costs. So if possible it might be a better idea to order from .de instead of .com.
As PMMMsvd said, this one looks like what you want (vol. 1 in English).
hopefully amazon gets hold of some of the new copies, i ve been wanting to read berserk for ages but getting it in the UK is so difficult
edit: just found this
Attack on Titan!!!
Wow, I just fell in love with the Chroma Worsted yarn Super too expensive for the silly stuff I usually crochet, though.
To top off your order, I'm loving the shine on Nebula.
I'd love to read this manga if I were to win.
Always be a Happy Hooker!
<Me and the Devil Blues> has a black protagonist, not sure if it's been licensed though. Afro Samurai is a pretty good anime if she's willing to try that out (I don't think anyone's translated the manga). I'd have to get back to you on the college manga, cos all I can think of are high school ones. I think FMA is a really safe bet though, definitely give her that.
I think the popular buys nowadays are Tokyo Ghoul and Attack on Titan though, if you want to try those. Oh, and if she's going to Ireland, The Ancient Magus' Bride takes a lot of mythology from around that area (like Gaelic and Anglo-Saxon).
The thing I want the most from my list at the moment. It also means it's one I'll get myself anyways, sooner or later, so it's not that big of a priority. Just 8 days ago I hadn't even heard of the series. Then /u/toasthaste posted this, and I was impressed enough to check out what's that about, and got hooked.
I think it's Prime eligible, although I don't see the Prime logo under the name of the item.
Staring August? Isn't it already available? http://www.amazon.com/Attack-Titan-1-Hajime-Isayama/dp/1612620248/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1373207225&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=attack+on+titan
Tell that to the publisher of the tankobons and Amazon.com.
I found that buying them from amazon is the easiest/cheapest way.
There are 4 attack on titans volumes out for now.
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/offer-listing/1612620248/ref=sr_1_1_olp?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1370066043&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=attack+on+titan+1&amp;condition=new
From what I've read, the only versions that fit your description is the 35th Anniversary Boxset that Kodansha recently released. The individual paperback format they put out prior to this set is in L-R, as are the older Dark Horse editions.
Yeah, I noticed you have the best editions of each so far. How about Akira 35th Anniversary Box Set ?
EDIT: Sorry, you are not OP!
You are in luck.
Edit: Hopefully Domo comes next.
Here you go! https://www.amazon.com/Akira-35th-Anniversary-Box-Set/dp/1632364611/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?adgrpid=56792602755&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwivbsBRDsARIsADyISJ8qrVYxfiaRekGiiYIQ5EL9WBAX8iDQ5_WOkl7MeQB_TCLUlpGS0V4aAljmEALw_wcB&amp;hvadid=274700473437&amp;hvdev=m&amp;hvlocphy=9005892&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvpos=1t1&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=2130551177018228279&amp;hvtargid=kwd-307741165082&amp;hydadcr=16501_10308768&amp;keywords=akira+box+set&amp;qid=1570650457&amp;sr=8-1
Amazon Germany still has it.
Can also get it on amazon
Metamorphosis https://www.amazon.com/dp/1634420608/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ffviDbCZAJXVD here ya go
Look at this strong boy actually buying the physical book. 20 bucks for a true literary classic.
https://www.amazon.com/Metamorphosis-Shindo-L/dp/1634420608
https://www.fakku.net/hentai/metamorphosis-english
If you search for "Akira otomo" you'll get it. Here's the link to volume 1: https://www.amazon.in/dp/1935429000/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_x7QjDbHFES764
There are 6 volumes in total. Some other action/mystery series I recommend:
Monster by Naoki Urasawa
20th Century Boys by Naoki Urasawa
Death Note by Takeshi Obata
Uzumaki by Junji Ito
Doubt by Tonogai Yoshiki
Erased by Kei Sanbe
Parasyte by Hiroshi Iwaaki
Blade of the Immortal by Hiroaki Samura
I recommend starting with Uzumaki since it's just I volume. It has mystery, action and horror too.
The bigger the better - and the story matters!!!
I own a "couple" mangas and (for me) the Akira series is most definitely the best to read. It has the size of a telephone book (probably the same size as his Nausicaa volume) and gives the feeling you are reading something special ;)
http://www.amazon.com/Akira-Volume-1-Katsuhiro-Otomo/dp/1935429000/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1331533699&amp;sr=8-2
$16, not bad at all. There's a lot of reading in there
Yes,it is complete, its original serialized run ran from 1982 to 1990. It was written and drawn by Katsuhiro Otomo, a one man army who would go on to also direct the film in 1988. The whole series is now collected into 6 massive volumes. You can find Vol 1. Here:
https://www.amazon.com/Akira-Vol-1-Katsuhiro-Otomo/dp/1935429000
read Akira
Ok the Akira are these versions Volume 1 and Volume 2. Could I get a link to amazon or pics of your set?
Have you tried any of the older Gundam series yet? If you like military history, the Universal Century series should be to your liking, and in my opinion they're far superior to Wing in almost every aspect.
If you're interested, I'd recommend starting with the first series (my favorite anime and the peak of the series) and watching on from there in production order.
Keep in mind that the Universal Century series all take place in the same universe and have connections. I wouldn't recommend watching them out of production order. Also, I'd only recommend watching the compilation movies after you've seen their respective series. You don't get the same amount of character development from the movies, and in the case of the Zeta Gundam movies, they have a different ending that ruins the original's tone.
Production Order:
Mobile Suit Gundam (Series: 1979; compilation movies: 1981–1982)
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Series: 1985; compilation movies: 2005-2006)
Mobile Suit ZZ Gundam (series: 1986)
Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack (movie: 1988)
Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (OVA: 1989)
Mobile Suit Gundam F91 (movie: 1991)
Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory (OVAs: 1991; compilation movie: 1992)
Mobile Suit Victory Gundam (Series: 1993)
Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (OVAs: 1996, compilation movie: 1998)
Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (OVAs: 2010)
You can download most of the series on BakaBT. Just search Gundam. Keep in mind you need to make an account, which is free.
Oh, and one more thing. The original, 1979 series also has a manga that was written and illustrated by the series' character designer and lead animator, Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. It's called Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin, and Vertical, Inc. has recently began releasing it in the West. Honestly, Origin is not just a great retelling of the original series, but also an amazing manga. If you're interested, volume one is currently available and preorders are available for volumes two through four. There should be around 12 volumes in total.
Here are the links for the manga on Amazon:
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin, Vol. 1- Activation
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin, Vol. 2- Garma
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin, Vol. 3- Ramba Ral
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin, Vol. 4- Jaburo
You mean hardcover volumes and/or omnibus?
First things that come to mind are (these are all hardcovers)
Nausicaa box set (2 hardcover books for all 7 volumes)
Gundam: The Origin 2in1 hardcover volumes. 8 out 12 total out. Volume 12 comes out in December. Although I know Japan did get a Aizōban release so not sure if much other than the covers are different.
Vinland Saga - 2 in 1 hardcover volumes. 5 out more coming out later this year.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 1 - Phantom Blood - Volume 1 Hardcover although only 1 volume out at the moment. Volume 2 in May and Volume 3 in August.
Highschool of the Dead Color Omnibus 2 books first one has the first 4 volumes 2nd one has the next 3 all in full color.
Nijigahara Holograph by Inio Asano
Wandering Son (Hourou Musuko)
The Angel of Elhamburg by Aki this one just came out this week
A Bride's Story (Otoyomegatari) with Emma getting a hardcover release soon
I am sure there are more but these are the ones that come to mind at the moment.
> 43 épisodes ça peut être long
Y'a une trilogie de films résumés de deux heures chacun. Sinon y'a aussi un manga papier qui est vachement bien mais bon c'est un peu reuch, et y'a douze tomes, qui reprends l'histoire de l'anime originel.
Book one
https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/193565487X/ref=mw_dp_olp?ie=UTF8&amp;condition=all
Book 2. A bit expensive for used
https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/1935654888/ref=mw_dp_olp?ie=UTF8&amp;condition=all
Book 3
https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/1935654977/ref=mw_dp_olp?ie=UTF8&amp;condition=all
Wow I have a ton of awesome recommendations, but first and foremost is the Sandman saga by Neil Gaiman or really anything distributed under Vertigo, they publish all DC comic's darker novels...
Also Watchmen, a classic by Alan Moore...
Johnny The Homicidal Maniac (JTHM) by Johnen Vasquez
Blankets by Craig Thompson...
Scott Pilgrim series...
Fahrenheit 451 graphic novel adaptation...
Read this
Just start with the first tradeback of the original run
http://www.amazon.com/Sandman-Vol-Preludes-Nocturnes-New/dp/1401225756/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1452456721&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=sandman
Start Here or if you have more money to spend on nice books the whole series was recolored and put in a very pretty binding Here.
Sandman
That specifically no, but you can start here if you like.
Only four Books:
The Box Man - Kobo Abe didn't really like it. Strange book.
King Rat - China Mieville
Damned - Chack Palahniuk
Ich habe die Unschuld kotzen sehen - Dirk Bernemann
I also read Transmetropolitan - Warren Ellis It' a Comic/Graphic Novel I read the whole series except for Issue 0. I also read a lot The Sandman - Neil Gaiman Not the whole series but almost. And I always enjoy Stories from Don Rosa.
Recommendations: Bukowski.
I'd love to get this for my husband because he's never read it. :) http://www.amazon.com/Sandman-Vol-Preludes-Nocturnes-Editions/dp/1401225756/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1345433388&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=sandman
The light novel? It got translated officially, you should be able to buy it on Amazon in English at this link https://www.amazon.com/dp/1421527618/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_1fUByb51R2SEK
However, if you search hard enough, you can find a free pdf version online.
After checking out the manga, i would suggest checking out the novel it's based on.
If you want pictures read the manga but I suggest getting the actual book. Both are good I just prefer the latter. Oh and like 1r1d3sc3nt said...it isn't an exactly happy ending so if you are truly in a fragile state I would level out before reading it.
http://www.amazon.com/All-You-Need-Is-Kill/dp/1421527618
I hadn't read a book in the last 5+ years. Last week I picked up All You Need Is Kill because I liked the Edge of Tomorrow movie and loved it. It was a fast read at ~200 pages but it was great all the way through.
Now I picked up The Martian because I've heard a lot of good things about it. I think I actually might get back into reading now.
The novel: All You Need Is Kill
Pretty decent quick read. Not super thought provoking or complex but there's some good action. It's kinda like Groundhog Day / Run Lola Run but with an alien invasion. They're apparently adapting it as a movie staring Tom Cruise. I don't have high hopes for the movie, but the book is worth reading.
Different book, but on a similar vein if you're interested: All You Need Is Kill
You gotta read the manga then. It's like learning the little song you grew up loving is just the opening to a symphony.
Is this the bigger sized naussicaa set?
http://www.amazon.com/Nausicaä-Valley-Wind-Box-Set/dp/1421550644
If you like Miyazaki's works or fantasy in general then you should consider getting Nausicaä of the valley of the wind. I got it for 2.5k a few years back and it's epic.
https://www.amazon.in/dp/1421550644/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_C0kKDbTQSD9E3
amazon.co.uk
I found it in a local comic shop, but you can order it on Amazon. I was actually really lucky because I bought it on Boxing Day when everything in the store was 20% off.
But you're in luck if you want to order it now. It's actually on sale on Amazon right now.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1421550644/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1482904421&amp;sr=8-1&amp;pi=SY200_QL40&amp;keywords=nausicaa+of+the+valley+of+the+wind+manga&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=61ntFtaAHXL&amp;ref=plSrch
i recently bought the some of the manga i bought this version and im not disappointed the artwork is nice they looks cool but sadly they havent released all of the series yet it only goes up to when goku arrives to fight nappa and vegeta :l never the less i recommend them if your looking to spread the cost because you can just buy them when they come out
That's just the thing, as far as I know both versions are published by VIZ though the "yellow" version is called VIZBig and the "red" is simply labeled 3-in-1 which I know is the same thing, so that's why im hesitating
I think this will make it clearer
http://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Ball-Vol-1-VIZBIG/dp/1421520591/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1419573656&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=vizbig
http://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Ball-3-Edition-Vol/dp/1421555646/ref=pd_sim_b_7?ie=UTF8&amp;refRID=18GWPD06M3QPW7MYW163
Edit: Links
Thanks for answer!! To be precise I want to buy this and ship it to europe, I don't think books could have many problems so my guess I should go with another sellers?
https://www.amazon.com/One-Piece-Box-Set-Baroque/dp/1421560747/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1549865554&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=one+piece+box+set
This is Amazon if you don't like Amazon you can try Rightstuf too
You probably can't get the same amount of volumes that I received. They do sell the box set on Japanese Amazon but since Amazon's not selling it. There's no reason to buy it from someone selling it in the UK or NJ, USA for example. Just for comparison sake, there is the same box set on Japanese amazon: http://www.amazon.co.jp/One-Piece-Box-Set-Baroque/dp/1421560747/ref=sr_1_32?s=english-books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1452565013&amp;sr=1-32&amp;keywords=one+piece
I think you should stick with Viz whenever you can. And if you're buying the volumes, I'd highly recommend getting the box sets if you can. They're much cheaper than buying the individual volumes, and come with extras as well.
like he said, 114$ on amazon
You can buy them individually, which is ridiculously expensive, or you could by them as a boxed set on Amazon or something. The box-art is pretty nice, so there's an added bonus.
https://www.amazon.com/One-Piece-Box-Set-Baroque/dp/1421560747/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1526032671&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=one+piece+box+set
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1421561328/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_FB-Jyb7APTY3S
Viz media has brought over Junjis bigger works, Uzamaki, Gyo and Tomie :)
The whole entire thing is on sale on Amazon for a nice $15. Its in a nice Hardcover too.
This is my five year olds favorite bedtime story
http://www.amazon.com/Uzumaki-3-1-Deluxe-Edition/dp/1421561328
Does this collect everything?
Sweet, thanks for the tip. I found it on Amazon all 3 volumes for like $15. The art looks great too.
The most horrifying book I've ever read would have to be Uzumaki the manga. It is about spirals and how fucking creepy they are
You try amazon or Bookdepository at all? Both sites are my go-to for manga purchases that also deliver new or used.
Tomie, Uzumaki, and Gyo are all famous horror titles by Junji Ito that are commonly suggested to people and are sold in complete editions. (All volumes are condensed into 1)
The names are linked to their respective amazon listings as well.
For more fun ideas with spirals:
https://www.amazon.com/Uzumaki-3-1-Deluxe-vols/dp/1421561328
~20 bucks on amazon too! I'm about to buy that for myself after Christmas!
There is a really nice hardcover version available if anyone likes to collect those: http://www.amazon.com/Uzumaki-3---1-Deluxe-vols/dp/1421561328/
No problem! It's rare I get to recommend books and such like this.
http://www.amazon.com/Uzumaki-3---1-Deluxe-vols/dp/1421561328/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1420486625&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=uzamaki
This is a 3 in 1 collection of my favorite horror manga (and possibly one of my favorite horror stories in general), Uzumaki. It's a story about a curse on a town, causing spirals (the spiral shape is called an uzumaki) to appear everywhere, and slowly everything falls apart. Really a great read, it stuck with me after finishing it.
http://www.amazon.com/Tales-Terror-Tokyo-Over-Japan/dp/B0026LYMK0/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1420486613&amp;sr=8-10&amp;keywords=tales+of+terror
This may be my favorite j-horror anthology in my collection. It's cheap, but it's also better than many others out there. Each story is between 5 and 20 minutes long, with a total of 60 stories. While some of the stories are better than others, there really aren't any that are bad, like in some anthology collections. Easily worth the price.
I hope you enjoy them!
Here.
They've already released the first three volumes in English. Presumably they will all be available in English. You can get them on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Ball-Full-Color-Vol/dp/1421565927/ref=pd_bxgy_b_text_y
http://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Ball-Full-Color-Vol/dp/1421565935/ref=pd_bxgy_b_text_y
http://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Ball-Full-Color-Vol/dp/142156601X/ref=pd_bxgy_b_text_z
There are 10 volumes. I guess you could get them one by one, here's a link to vol. 1. If you want a bigger collection, there's the omnibus, there are 3 omnibus volumes.
By continuity, do you dislike not knowing the backstory of the characters, or you literally can't decipher which order the cells on the pages are supposed to be in?
There are a lot of graphic novel paperbacks that are collected story arcs (or even the whole series).
Watchmen and Sandman (10 volumes) you can read from beginning to end. And they are awesome.
And there are one's like Ms Marvel that are several individual comics collected so you can follow a whole story. You'll get enough backstory at the beginning to understand what all is happening.
/u/johnnycomet has you covered if you don't like the "graphic" part of graphic novels.
Lucifer, Hellblazer (Constantine), and American Gods (as well as other works) all operate under the larger Sandman universe created by Neil Gaiman. Start there for a good primer and to get a better idea of how the greater cosmos works in this. Sandman also sets up why Lucifer left Hell and why he's on Earth, though that doesn't happen until the Season of Mists arc of Sandman.
It's not as silly as superhero comics: all of the characters are based on older myths and the arcs have a specific purpose and the story has a specific end in mind.
Lucifer (the comic) follows the Sandman cosmos in scale and characterization, while American Gods is a smaller story with somewhat smaller characters, and Hellblazer wanders off a bit to establish a different pantheon, but it's still heavily influenced by the greater Sandman mythos. There are others that I haven't delved into in a while and can't remember as clearly, like Books of Magic and Anansi Boys.
Vertigo comics in general are a good source for these kinds of stories.
Keep in mind that Lucifer in the comics is a vastly different character. Don't get me wrong, I like the actor and the character they've created for the show, but he doesn't fit into the original mold at all. The story in the show is incredibly simplified and the scale and pacing are greatly diminished, to make for a serialized TV show. They tend to make Lucifer out to be a character from Supernatural, when the original story shows a completely different character. Be ready for that change.
Sandman (TPB Vol 1)
https://www.amazon.com/Sandman-Vol-Preludes-Nocturnes-New/dp/1401225756/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1518061103&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=sandman+preludes+and+nocturnes
Lucifer (TPB Vol 1)
https://www.amazon.com/Lucifer-Book-One-Mike-Carey/dp/1401240267/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1518061143&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=lucifer
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1421550644/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1457228683&amp;sr=8-2&amp;pi=SY200_QL40&amp;keywords=nausicaa+of+the+valley+of+the+wind&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=6156h6LnSOL&amp;ref=plSrch
I've only watched the movie compilations of the original series and not the 43 episode run, so take my advice with a grain of salt, but I'd really recommend the Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin manga from Vertical as a way to experience that story. The only downside is they can be a bit pricey: https://smile.amazon.com/Mobile-Suit-Gundam-Origin-Activation/dp/193565487X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1527692379&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=gundam+the+origin
Might I also refer you to: Amazon
Amazon