Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #925716 in Books
• Published on: 2001-08-22
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

Synopsis
Old Cho, a disturbed old man with psychic powers, takes control of an apartment complex and causes the tenants to kill themselves or others, but is finally challenged by Etsuko, a young girl with her own psychic talents.

From the Author
A word from the translator
When I got into translating and publishing Japanese comics in America ten years ago, Domu was on my short list of manga I wished to work on. I was fortunate enough to get my wish, and I remain very proud of the translation work we (Dana Lewis and myself) did on Domu. Tomoko Saito's superb lettering (which also includes the very difficult task of replacing the sound effects and retouching the art) was also a work of love. I've translated 20,000 pages of manga in the last ten years, but Domu remains in my top three!

Customer Reviews

Domu: The dreams of children.
The creator of Akira, Otomo Katsuhio, comes one of his most acclaimed works. When bizarre deaths occur in a high-rise block of flats; it takes all the manpower of the local police department to solve the murders. This book surprised me with its unsuspecting graphic violence from innocent circumstances. The clever storyline ties in with its excellent artwork keeps you hooked to the bitter end. An absolute must for all Katsuhio and Akira fans everwhere.

another amazing book to add to the collection
The artwork in this book is some of the best i've seen in a long time, because the artist is able to capture such fine detail through the different tones.The story line is immense, and it has an ability to make you re-read it time and again.Another great achievement for Katsuhiro Otomo

predecessor to superior 'Akira'
Domu was first published a long time ago (1983), and as a result now appears dated. The whole 'extra sensory' thing is cool, but reading it - especially in comparison to the mighty AKIRA - you get the impression that this was almost a testing ground for ideas that were to be fully exploited later on in his career. However, the artwork is stylish (classic Otomo) and the story compelling enough to make it worthwhile. Just don't expect a story with the same depth as AKIRA... you might be a bit disappointed!!!