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Description
In 12thcentury Kyoto, the bandit Yamato encounters Dunstan, carrying with him two life-size figures. They are the Karakuri Doji, mechanical boys named Ultimo and Vice that embody pure good and pure evil. Fast forward to modern times, where an average schoolboy, also named Yamato, comes across Ultimo in a glass case in an antique shop.
About the Author
Stan Lee For over half a century, Stan Lee has been synonymous with superhero comics. In addition to co-creating countless memorable series and characters, including Spider-Man (TM), the Incredible Hulk (TM), and Daredevil (TM), he served as the former president and chairman of Marvel Comics. Lee remains a hugely respected and dynamic figure in the entertainment industry and continues to develop a variety of film, television and video game properties.
Hiroyuki Takei Unconventional author/artist Hiroyuki Takei began his career by winning the coveted Hop Step Award (for new manga artists) and the Osamu Tezuka Cultural Prize (named after the famous artist of the same name). After working as an assistant to famed artist Nobuhiro Watsuki, Takei debuted in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1997 with Butsu Zone, an action series based on Buddhist mythology. His multicultural adventure manga Shaman King, which debuted in 1998, became a hit and was adapted into an anime TV series. Takei lists Osamu Tezuka, American comics and robot anime among his many influences.
Book Information
ISBN 9781421531328
Author Hiroyuki Takei
Format Paperback
Page Count 216
Imprint Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc
Publisher Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc
Series ULTIMO
Weight(grams) 194g
Dimensions(mm) 127mm * 191mm * 18mm
About the Author
Stan Lee For over half a century, Stan Lee has been synonymous with superhero comics. In addition to co-creating countless memorable series and characters, including Spider-Man (TM), the Incredible Hulk (TM), and Daredevil (TM), he served as the former president and chairman of Marvel Comics. Lee remains a hugely respected and dynamic figure in the entertainment industry and continues to develop a variety of film, television and video game properties.
Hiroyuki Takei Unconventional author/artist Hiroyuki Takei began his career by winning the coveted Hop Step Award (for new manga artists) and the Osamu Tezuka Cultural Prize (named after the famous artist of the same name). After working as an assistant to famed artist Nobuhiro Watsuki, Takei debuted in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1997 with Butsu Zone, an action series based on Buddhist mythology. His multicultural adventure manga Shaman King, which debuted in 1998, became a hit and was adapted into an anime TV series. Takei lists Osamu Tezuka, American comics and robot anime among his many influences.
Book Information
ISBN 9781421531328
Author Hiroyuki Takei
Format Paperback
Page Count 216
Imprint Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc
Publisher Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc
Series ULTIMO
Weight(grams) 194g
Dimensions(mm) 127mm * 191mm * 18mm
