- Paperback: 240 pages
- Publisher: Random House Australia (1 April 1995)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0749396865
- ISBN-13: 978-0749396862
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 574,927 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A twisted old man gifted with extrasensory powers silently holds sway over an entire block of apartments, whose occupants are puppets for him to control. But then a young girl with her own battery of psychic abilities arrives to challenge him. By the author of the manga series, "Akira".
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When I got into translating and publishing Japanese comics in America ten years ago, Domu was on my short list of manga I wished to work on. I was fortunate enough to get my wish, and I remain very proud of the translation work we (Dana Lewis and myself) did on Domu. Tomoko Saito's superb lettering (which also includes the very difficult task of replacing the sound effects and retouching the art) was also a work of love. I've translated 20,000 pages of manga in the last ten years, but Domu remains in my top three! --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
When I got into translating and publishing Japanese comics in America ten years ago, Domu was on my short list of manga I wished to work on. I was fortunate enough to get my wish, and I remain very proud of the translation work we (Dana Lewis and myself) did on Domu. Tomoko Saito's superb lettering (which also includes the very difficult task of replacing the sound effects and retouching the art) was also a work of love. I've translated 20,000 pages of manga in the last ten years, but Domu remains in my top three! --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The creator of Akira, Otomo Katsuhio, comes one of his most acclaimed works. When bizarre deaths occur in a high-rise block of flats; it takes all the manpower of the local police department to solve the murders. This book surprised me with its unsuspecting graphic violence from innocent circumstances. The clever storyline ties in with its excellent artwork keeps you hooked to the bitter end. An absolute must for all Katsuhio and Akira fans everwhere.
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The artwork in this book is some of the best i've seen in a long time, because the artist is able to capture such fine detail through the different tones.The story line is immense, and it has an ability to make you re-read it time and again.Another great achievement for Katsuhiro Otomo
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this is a great story, but i found i had to keep flipping back and forth to work out the names of the characters! Like other people have said on their reviews, it isn't a patch on Akira (its shorter for a start!). it is more of a murder mystery story with a bit of a psycic paranormal element chucked in. I LOVE IT!
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Superior work from the artist behind Akira
Otomo's first major work and featuring a spectacular flying battle between two opposing individuals with psychic powers, Domu is the classic stuff of manga comics, one moreover... Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2009 by Keris Nine
Great stuff, as good as, but very different from, Akira.
Having been hooked on Akira ever since the 40 issue serialisation of the 80s it seemed high time to check out some other stuff by Otomo. What can I say? Read more
Published on 13 Feb 2002
the beginning of ideas that led to AKIRA
Domu was one of Otomo's first major comic works, and won the Japanese Grand Prix in 1983 - the first work of graphic fiction ever to do so. It's easy to see why. Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2002
predecessor to superior 'Akira'
Domu was first published a long time ago (1983), and as a result now appears dated. The whole 'extra sensory' thing is cool, but reading it - especially in comparison to the mighty... Read more
Published on 30 Oct 2001
A world of mystery and suspense!
What more can be said, than "it's a Manga by Katsuhiro Otomo, buy it".
This was the first Manga I ever bought, so it looked like a small telephone directory when I... Read more
Published on 14 Jun 2001
Otomo lives up to his high standards with Domu
Domu is the thrilling story of an old man with psychic abilities who sets a series of mass murders over an apartment complex. Read more
Published on 31 Dec 1998
Otomo's best work!
Among Katsuhiro Otomo's works, I love Domu best. When I first read this comics, I lived in a Danchi (groups of high-storied apartment), just the same as the background of this... Read more
Published on 1 Sep 1998
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