As we mentioned earlier, Abrams ComicArts recently launched Kana, an imprint devoted to publishing manga series in English, and they're kicking things off this week by releasing the first volumes of two horror series from rising stars in the world of manga: Leviathan from Shiro Kuroi and Manhole from Tetsuya Tsutsui. We recently gave you a preview of Manhole, and we're back with a look at Shiro Kuroi’s sci-fi survival horror manga, Leviathan!
"Perfect for fans of Moebius, Star Wars, and Katsuhiro Otomo, Shiro Kuroi’s Leviathan Volume One follows a group of students pitted against each other in a brutal battle for survival in the depths of space. The gripping sci-fi survival horror centers around the Leviathan, an enormous spaceship, abandoned in a galaxy far, far away. When looters break into the abandoned ship, they discover the diary of a middle-schooler, Kazuma, who documented the horrific fate of the ship’s passengers.
Along with the looters, the reader will piece together the decades-old tale of an innocent school trip to Earth with a tragic and brutal ending. Trapped in space without enough oxygen left to wait for rescue, Kazuma documents the mental collapse and treachery of his teacher and classmates as they realize that the only hope for survival is the cryopreservation unit at the heart of the ship, which can only fit one person. A bloody battle for survival ensues as friend turns against friend, teacher against student, and each survivor is forced to confront the value of their own life. As the looters read on, they reach a chilling realization—there is still one survivor somewhere inside! One of the top bestselling new manga titles in Japan, Leviathan’s incredible, brutal illustrations and tightly paced plot will leave readers at the edge of their seats, and linger in their minds long after the last page of each volume."
Both Leviathan Volume One and Manhole Volume One will be available in bookstores on Tuesday, October 29 and in comic shops on Wednesday, October 30. Read our exclusive preview of Leviathan below!
To learn more and keep up with both Leviathan and Kana releases, visit: https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/leviathan-volume-1_9781419777677/
Leviathan Volume 1
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