Brody hoped it was just a hallucination. But no, the teenaged ghostly girl who'd come face to face with him in the middle of a busy city street was all too real. And now she was back, telling him she needed his help in hunting down a dangerous killer, and that he must undergo training from the spirit of a centuries-old samurai to unlock his hidden supernatural powers. Thirteen-time Eisner nominee Mark Crilley joins Dark Horse to launch his most original and action-packed saga to date in Brody's Ghost, the first in a six-volume limited series.
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Brody, a broken-down street musician, finds his world changed forever when he meets Talia, a teenage ghost who tells him that he will help her complete the task that allows her entrance into heaven. Though the first part of Crilley’s six-part story is short, he packs in a lot of details, especially in his amazingly realistic, manga-influenced art. The setting—an unidentified future city partially in ruins—is a masterpiece of drawing, and Brody and the other characters are equally well crafted (readers are shown that process through character sketches in the back of the book). The story is more than a match for the art: humor, action, and mystery butt up against the reality of Brody’s sad life, giving him the opportunity to change who he is. Rather than starting with a hero, Crilley builds one from the ground up, encouraging readers to join him in the journey. The surprise ending wraps up this introductory volume and leaves readers eager for round two. Grades 7-12. --Snow Wildsmith
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I just got my copy of Brody's Ghost in the mail today, and the first thing I noticed that the book overall was thinner than Crilley's other manga Miki Falls.
But that doesn't change my opinion of the manga book. Brody's Ghost is amazing!
I don't know where to begin with the detail in each panel; every detail is just astounding!
Every location, every person, everything is just packed with amazing detail!
The realistic manga style that is used in the book is crazy good; it slightly resembles the Death Note manga!
The story is very good so far; Brody, a poor man who lives in his run down apartment, struggles to get through life, until one day he meets Talia, a deceased girl in the form of a ghostly figure, who tells Brody of his psychic powers that he was not aware that he had.
I cannot go any further than that; I do not want to spoil it.
Mark Crilley has done an extremely great job creating Brody's Ghost. It truly is an amazing book, although it's the only one available at the time.
I do not know when the next book will be out, but I know I will be pre-ordering it ASAP!
If you are a fan of Mark Crilley's work Akiko or Miki Falls, then Brody's Ghost is something that you will LOVE! Buy it now!
But that doesn't change my opinion of the manga book. Brody's Ghost is amazing!
I don't know where to begin with the detail in each panel; every detail is just astounding!
Every location, every person, everything is just packed with amazing detail!
The realistic manga style that is used in the book is crazy good; it slightly resembles the Death Note manga!
The story is very good so far; Brody, a poor man who lives in his run down apartment, struggles to get through life, until one day he meets Talia, a deceased girl in the form of a ghostly figure, who tells Brody of his psychic powers that he was not aware that he had.
I cannot go any further than that; I do not want to spoil it.
Mark Crilley has done an extremely great job creating Brody's Ghost. It truly is an amazing book, although it's the only one available at the time.
I do not know when the next book will be out, but I know I will be pre-ordering it ASAP!
If you are a fan of Mark Crilley's work Akiko or Miki Falls, then Brody's Ghost is something that you will LOVE! Buy it now!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
As someone who has read Miki Falls, I was pleased to see that Brody's Ghost is very different. Mark Crilley has a broad imagination, and the stories have no similarities. Regardless, the art remains fantastic and the story is just as (if not more so) engaging as the story of his last series.
It's a short read, but it felt well-developed and it's definitely worth it for the price. The characters are intriguing, and I'm already anticipating the sequel! I would check it out.
It's a short read, but it felt well-developed and it's definitely worth it for the price. The characters are intriguing, and I'm already anticipating the sequel! I would check it out.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By POPZU1
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
really liked the story to this book man it just flowed really good all way through till the end read it in 1 sitting & i have to say that's the best way to read it. Brody's & Talia just go together so well in the book i thought. All in all I'd say pick it up if would like a good read!! sick art as well!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hooked!
This is the very first volume, and I can't lie. I was hooked since the beginning. It is a very original story that keeps you wondering. I'm glad I bought all of his books. :)
Published 2 days ago by Angel Garza
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great artist
Really love crilly's style, only wish the book was longer. Just got his mastering manga book because of this book.
Published 8 days ago by Nathaniel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brody's Ghost Volume 1-4
My grandchildren, ages 11 and 13, asked for these books, and were
very excited when I ordered volume 1 thru 4.
very excited when I ordered volume 1 thru 4.
Published 20 days ago by GrandmaB
5.0 out of 5 stars
brody's ghost
this is a great book, Mark Crilley is a great animator and teacher. I want tell everyone reading this to look him up on Yooutube he has awesome how to draw videos.
Published 2 months ago by robert raikes
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty Good
Even though I follow Mr. Crilley's youtube video's I'm going to be as unbiased as possible. Here it goes. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. D
5.0 out of 5 stars
Captivating
I felt like I was watching a movie. It's brilliant! Mark Crilley does a really good job of bringing this story to life.
Published 3 months ago by Stephen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Buy It, Become a fan
Mark Crilley is an excellent artist
AND he can tell a fantastic, highly entertaining story as well. Read more
AND he can tell a fantastic, highly entertaining story as well. Read more
Published 4 months ago by BigJoeFoSho
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good story so far...
Mark Crilley is a wonderful Manga artist who I've supported by buying this series of grafic novels. The story so far is good, and I am looking forward to the other volumes as they... Read more
Published 6 months ago by J. Dechant
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lots of exposition
It is hard to properly judge the first installment of any story, but as far as shonen goes, it has all you could ask for and more(it's thankfully devoid of fanservice as well). Read more
Published 8 months ago by L
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hooked on Brody's Ghost.
When I began looking for books to learn how to draw; specifically manga and anime, I stumbled upon Mark Crilley's videos, and I saw his promotions of his "Mastering Manga" book,... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Gzragz
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