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Phoenix, Vol. 9: Strange Beings / Life (VIZ Signature Edition)

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Phoenix Volume 9 is as good as the other volumes he wrote/drew. I am a big fan of his and have read every single book he's made. I really love his artwork and the storylines are excellent.

As stated in the description, there are 2 stories in this volume. One is about cloning which was real intersting and a fun read! The second story is about a healer who heals people to atone for the murder of her father. These two stories are slow moving allowing you to savor the story as you read it.

I liked both stories equally and the two stories are well told. It's amazing how he comes up with stories that you don't read anywhere else. Very unique stories that makes you want more! I read this book in one day. (if you have the time) Be sure to read his other volumes and his Buddha series. They're all excellent. I can't say which books were better. The only thing I didn't care for of his was the Astro Boy manga series.

Well worth the price!

This is a two story edition. Strange beings is a tale of redemption set in the past, with a cool twist. Life is set in the future, the main focus here is what is human life? The cloning issue arrises, Tezuka is so cutting edge for the time in which he wrote these works. All in all a nice change of pace from the civil war volumes.