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Osamu Tezuka

Osamu Tezuka (1928-1989) is the godfather of Japanese manga comics and the creator of the iconic character Astro Boy. He originally intended to become a doctor and earned his degree before turning to what was considered the frivolous medium of comic book art. With his sweeping vision, deftly intertwined plots, and indefatigable commitment to human dignity, Tezuka elevated manga to an art form. His eight-volume epic Buddha, winner of the Eisner and Harvey Awards, is available from Vertical.
Princess Knight
Bomba!
Ode to Kirihito
Apollo's Song
Ayako
Message to Adolf, Part 2
The Book of Human Insects
Message to Adolf, Part 1
Dororo
MW
Black Jack, Volume 3
Black Jack, Volume 2
Black Jack, Volume 1
Buddha 8: Jetavana
Buddha 7: Prince Ajatasattu
Buddha 6: Ananda
Buddha 5: Deer Park
Buddha 4: The Forest of Uruvela
Buddha 3: Devadatta
Buddha 2: The Four Encounters
Buddha 1: Kapilavastu

Books

Princess Knight
Bomba!
Ode to Kirihito
Apollo's Song
Ayako
Message to Adolf, Part 2
The Book of Human Insects
Message to Adolf, Part 1
Dororo
MW
Black Jack, Volume 3
Black Jack, Volume 2
Black Jack, Volume 1
Buddha 8: Jetavana
Buddha 7: Prince Ajatasattu
Buddha 6: Ananda
Buddha 5: Deer Park
Buddha 4: The Forest of Uruvela
Buddha 3: Devadatta
Buddha 2: The Four Encounters
Buddha 1: Kapilavastu
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