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Faust 2Written by Faust EditorsComics & Graphic Novels - Graphic Novels - Manga | Trade Paperback, 432 pages | June 23, 2009 | $17.95 | 978-0-345-50357-2 (0-345-50357-0)ABOUT THIS BOOKA brilliant anthology featuring manga-inspired fiction from today’s best writers with artwork from top manga creators, including “ECCO,” by Tatsuhiko Takimoto (illustrated by D.K): Is life nothing but a cruel joke? One young rebel decides to find out. “Jagdtiger,” by Kouhei Kadono (illustrated by Ueda Hajime): She’s a combat-ready synthetic human with a dangerous flaw: a heart. “Where the Wind Blows,” by Otsuichi (illustrated by Takeshi Obata): A newspaper from the future carries a very disturbing story for one particular woman: She will die by the hand of the man she loves. “Magical Girl Risuka,” by NISIOISIN (illustrated by Kinu Nishimura): She’s a beautiful witch with magical powers that could change the world. And he’s the boy who will give her a reason to do it. “Gray-Colored Diet Coke” by Yûya Satô: He’s nineteen, surrounded by morons, and desperate to escape his crummy part-time job. His best friend’s plan worked great, but surely suicide can’t be the only way out. |
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