The Legend of Dororo and Hyakkimaru Vol. 4 - by Osamu Tezuka (Paperback)

About the Book

"Faceless ghosts. Dororo and Hyakkimaru are rescued from certain death by Mio, a girl who's made a home for unfortunate children in an abandoned temple. Selfless, devoted Mio is the closest thing these orphans have to a mother, and she quickly proves to be a comforting presence for Dororo as well. But the dark presence of a demon lurks somewhere behind this refuge from the misery of a war-torn world."--Back cover.

Book Synopsis

FACELESS GHOSTS

Dororo and Hyakkimaru are rescued from certain death by Mio, a girl who's made a home for unfortunate children in an abandoned temple. Selfless, devoted Mio is the closest thing these orphans have to a mother--and she quickly proves to be a comforting presence for Dororo as well. But the dark presence of a demon lurks somewhere behind this refuge from the misery of a war-torn world...

Review Quotes

"The first volume of The Legend of Dororo and Hyakkimaru is incredibly solid, and if it maintains this level of quality I think it could be one of the definitive takes on the series... I highly recommend reading it and will be looking out for future releases." --Grant Jones, Anime News Network

"Instead of having Tezuka's cute, Disney-esque art, Shiki has given real atmosphere and mood that fits with the subject of demons and war, using shadowing and slick character design." --Danica Davidson, Otaku USA

About the Author

Osamu Tezuka is the father of manga and the single most important creator in the medium's modern history. He penned over 700 books in his lifetime, including time-tested classics Astro Boy, Kimba the White Lion, Black Jack, and Buddha. His influence on manga and comic artists worldwide is profound, and his work continues to be enjoyed by millions of readers and viewers all over the globe.

Satoshi Shiki is a prolific manga artist known for his work on titles like Kamikaze and XBlade. Recently, he earned attention from Western audiences by drawing the manga Attack on Titan: Before the Fall.