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Preview: Atom: The Beginning Vol. 13

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Atom: The Beginning Vol. 13

(W) Osamu Tezuka and Masami Yuuki
(A) Tetsuro Kasahara
SC, 176 pages, B&W, $12.99
ISBN: 9781787747029
On sale January 20, 2026

Discover the thrilling prequel to Tezuka’s Astro Boy, where the future of robotics is forged in the fires of innovation and intense mecha battles. Experience a gripping journey into the origins of this series, based on the iconic anime streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Crunchyroll.

The countdown to a new era begins in ATOM: The Beginning Volume 13 as the team at Laboratory No. 7 prepares to complete A108, a revolutionary robot powered by the Omega system, the most advanced version of the Bewusstein system. With the dawn of the “robot era” rapidly approaching, the emergence of robots that are more sophisticated than ever before threatens to change the world forever.

Atom: The Beginning Vol. 13

Preview: Atom: The Beginning Volume 12

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Atom: The Beginning Volume 12

Authors: Osamu Tezuka and Masami Yuuki
Artist: Tetsuro Kasahara

Experience the thrilling prequel to Tezuka’s Astro Boy, with intense mecha battles and rich storytelling. Dive into the origins of this iconic series, based on the world-renowned franchise streaming on Netflix, Amazon, and Crunchyroll.

In Atom: The Beginning Volume 12, the origins of the iconic Astro Boy myth come to life with new intensity, as readers can enjoy a new side to the franchise that currently has an anime streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, and Crunchyroll.

As Laboratory No. 1, now under Haido’s control, showcases its latest marvel, the robot Mu emerges as a formidable contender during a robot wrestling tournament. After a dominant victory over U-ran, Mu’s power and prowess are undeniable. Meanwhile, the team from Lab No. 7 shifts their focus from the recent competition to refining its own robot creation, setting the stage for future advancements.

This volume is a crucial instalment for fans of the legendary Astro Boy series, providing deeper insights into the prequel’s development. With high-octane robot battles and complex ethical dilemmas about robotics, it caters to fans of mecha manga and those intrigued by the broader implications of robotic technology.

Atom: The Beginning enriches the legacy of Osamu Tezuka’s Astro Boy, offering beautifully drawn action scenes and a compelling storyline that explores the roots of one of manga’s most influential works. Perfect for readers who enjoyed Battle Angel Alita and Ghost in the Shell, this volume continues to blend intense robot combat with philosophical questions about the nature of being.

With a quirky, lovable cast and rich backstories that set the stage for the beloved sequel series, this manga is a must-read for fans and newcomers alike.

Atom: The Beginning Volume 12

Preview: Atom The Beginning Vol. 11

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Atom The Beginning Vol. 11

Author: Osamu Tezuka
Artist: Tetsuro Kasahara
Publisher: Titan Manga (Titan Comics imprint)
SC, 224 pages, B&W, $12.99
ISBN: 9781787741065

The prequel series to the legendary Astro Boy by Osamu Tezuka continues with its 11th volume. Six’s journey leads him to fight a tough foe to save an old acquaintance. Fans of mecha fights and anime will find a perfect fit with this action-packed Manga!

The eleventh volume of Atom: The Beginning marks the team’s return from their adventures in Vietnam, where they were able to uncover clues about the ‘robot boy’ from the future.

They have the chance to ponder the various pieces of information they gathered, whilst resuming their research and daily life. But before everything can become completely normal again, an unexpected visitor disrupts the harmony.

Someone that the team does not get along with the team turns up, out of the blue, at Lab-7. Their appearance leads to some unsettling revelations that could bring them even closer to the truth about the ‘robot boy’, but at what cost?

Volume 11 of ATOM: The Beginning, created by Masami Yuki and Tetsurō Kasahara, seems as if it’s leading our heroes towards the secrets of the iconic Osamu Tezuka creation, Astro Boy, an icon known across the world from the hugely successful manga and anime. However, it’s slowly becoming a truth that might be better left untouched.

Atom The Beginning Vol. 11

Unico Vol. 2 Hunted is another great volume with fantastic art and storytelling

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Lost in space and time, Unico awakens in an abandoned factory town. Saved by the resourceful mouse, Garapachi, Unico befriends Chiko, a human girl. But he soon learns that a sinister force is at work in the town’s factory, bent on killing all living things. Meanwhile, Venus unleashes a fierce hunter who will stop at nothing to find Unico. Can Unico save Chiko? Can the West Wind save Unico?

Created by: Osamu Tezuka
Story: Samuel Sattin
Art: Gurihiru

Get your copy in comic shops! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

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Preview: I.L

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I.L

(W) Osamu Tezuka (A/CA) Osamu Tezuka
In Shops: Dec 25, 2024
SRP: $16.99

Dive into the extraordinary world created by Osamu Tezuka, author of world-renowned titles Astro Boy and Dororo.

Readers are thrown into the life of Imari Daisaku, a filmmaker whose fanciful creations have fallen of favor in a society dominated by scientific triumphs. However, his life changes forever when he encounters a peculiar group led by Count Alucard, and he receives an extraordinary gift; I.L, a mysterious mannequin with the power of shapeshifting.

Together, Daisaku and I.L utilize the phenomenal transformative abilities to help those in need and are propelled into an array of thrilling and haphazard adventures.

I.L

Unico: Awakening kicks off a whole new adventure for the classic manga character

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Unico awakes in a mysterious land and is befriended by a resourceful watch cat, Chloe, who feels protective of the young unicorn. When they find themselves near a small village in the forest, they take refuge with a kindly, but helpless, old woman. To take care of her, Chloe begs Unico to turn her into a human girl, but that act of kindness has unforeseen consequences: Unico’s love has awakened Venus and her minion, Byron, who want to destroy them both!

Created by: Osamu Tezuka
Story: Samuel Sattin
Art: Gurihiru

Get your copy in comic shops! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

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Kindle

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Exclusive: Samuel Sattin talks re-imagining Osamu Tezuka’s Unico

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Unico: Awakening

Gurihiru and Samuel Sattin’s fantastic reimagining of Osamu Tezuka’s Unico, Unico Awakening, comes out from Scholastic tomorrow! Tezuka’s Unico tells the story of a fierce young unicorn who inspires with his hope and positivity. Unico is banished from the heavens by the envious goddess Venus and forgets all he once was, only to be saved from oblivion again and again by the kindhearted West Wind.

Written by Sattin with art by Gurihiru, Unico: Awakening marks the first ever manga publication from Scholastic. It’s the first volume of the highly anticipated, multi-volume publishing event will be released in 12 languages.

In Unico: Awakening, Unico awakens on Earth and is befriended by a resourceful cat named Chloe, who feels protective of the young unicorn. When they find themselves near a small village in the forest, they take refuge with a kind, but lonely, old woman. Chloe begs Unico to turn her into a human girl so she can help the old woman, but that act of kindness has unforeseen consequences: Unico’s use of his power alerts Venus to his location, and now she wants to destroy them both!

Sattin provided an exclusive quote as to his thoughts re-imagining a creation from Tezuka who is referred to as the “God of Manga.”

Unico’s story is propelled by the power of friendship. Wherever Unico goes, he meets new friends; it’s almost as if they’re drawn to him. And as he continues to help them, his power grows. Chloe’s relationship with Unico is one of the most powerful. She initially saves Unico when he wakes up in an unfamiliar city and is put in harm’s way. Soon after, she is abandoned by her beloved owner, and stops trusting humans as a result. So much so that she wants to become a human, in order to have the power to protect herself from them. Unico understands Chloe’s fears and agrees to help her…but becoming something that you’re not doesn’t come without consequences. 

No matter what Chloe does, however, Unico will be there for her. And Chloe will in turn be there for Unico. The two of them have a friendship that transcends immediate wants and needs. Both abandoned in a way, they find a new family in each other’s company.

– Samuel Sattin

Get a look at some art from Unico: Awakening and get it at bookstores starting tomorrow and comic shops starting Wednesday!

SDCC 2024: Scholastic Celebrates Unico: Awakening and Osamu Tezuka’s Legacy with a Panel

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The Eisner Award-winning artist team Gurihiru and the Eisner-nominated writer Samuel Sattin are reinventing creator Osamu Tezuka’s beloved character Unico for a new generation of readers. Beginning with Unico: Awakening, an all-new, 224 page manga with striking full color artwork, Gurihiru and Sattin are embarking on a multi-part adventure to be published by Scholastic.

Osamu Tezuka’s Unico tells the story of a fierce young unicorn who inspires with his hope and positivity. Unico is banished from the heavens by the envious goddess Venus and forgets all he once was, only to be saved from oblivion again and again by the kindhearted West Wind.

In Unico: Awakening, Unico awakens on Earth and is befriended by a resourceful cat named Chloe, who feels protective of the young unicorn. When they find themselves near a small village in the forest, they take refuge with a kind, but lonely, old woman. Chloe begs Unico to turn her into a human girl so she can help the old woman, but that act of kindness has unforeseen consequences: Unico’s use of his power alerts Venus to his location, and now she wants to destroy them both!

Unico: Awakening marks the first ever manga publication from Scholastic. The first volume of the highly anticipated, multi-volume publishing event will be released in 12 languages, reading left to right in the Western comics style to match the original manga.

To celebrate the release of Unico: Awakening, San Diego Comic-Con International 2024 will host a panel entitled “Discover the Magic of Osamu Tezuka: New Adventures for a New Generation!” The panel will celebrate the legacy of Osamu Tezuka, the creator of Astro Boy, who is known around the world as the God of Manga. Samuel Sattin will join  manga editor/journalist Deb Aoki (Mangasplaining and Comics Beat), and manga translator Ben Applegate at San Diego Comic-Con International for a discussion of Tezuka’s enduring legacy and share an exclusive first look at Unico’s next adventure. The panel will take place on Thursday, July 25 from 2:00PM – 3:00PM in Room 28DE. 

Unico: Awakening

Titan Manga Announces I.L Vol. 1, on sale this October!

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Dive into the extraordinary world created by Osamu Tezuka, author of world-renowned titles Astro Boy and Dororo.

Readers are thrown into the life of Imari Daisaku, a filmmaker whose fanciful creations have fallen of favor in a society dominated by scientific triumphs. However, his life changes forever when he encounters a peculiar group led by Count Alucard, and he receives an extraordinary gift; I.L, a mysterious mannequin with the power of shapeshifting.

Together, Daisaku and I.L utilize the phenomenal transformative abilities to help those in need and are propelled into an array of thrilling and haphazard adventures.

Readers are thrown into the life of Imari Daisaku, a filmmaker whose fanciful creations have fallen of favor in a society dominated by scientific triumphs. However, his life changes forever when he encounters a peculiar group led by Count Alucard, and he receives an extraordinary gift; I.L, a mysterious mannequin with the power of shapeshifting.

Together, Daisaku and I.L utilize the phenomenal transformative abilities to help those in need and are propelled into an array of thrilling and haphazard adventures.

Each chapter unveils a new client seeking I.L’s unique services, as the protagonists find themselves in an array of scenarios ranging from domestic strife to political unrest. Not only does the reader accompany the duo on these haphazard missions, but they are given an insight into Daisaku’s internal conflict, caused by walking the tightrope between reality and fantasy.

This Volume is a treasure for fans of Tezuka’s works, including the widely successful Astro Boy, Dororo and Princess Knight, as well as the seminal and titles. I.L is now being published in English for the first time, meaning fans can journey through Tezuka’s innovative and contemporary themes within a classic by the pioneer of Manga.

Whether an enthusiast of Tezuka and Manga, or not, the nuanced exploration of thought-provoking themes and characters, and a compelling storyline coupled with captivating illustrations, is a reading experience that will linger in the minds of readers.

I.L Vol. 1 is on sale October 1, 2024 at bookstores, comic shops and digital.

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