Black Jack n. 13

Black Jack in 17 volumes #13

by Osamu Tezuka

Suite des aventures de Blackjack. A la suite d'un accident, Blackjack a été défiguré et porte deux moitiés de visage, l'une noire, l'autre blanche. Surnommé le "chirurgien de l'impossible", il consacre désormais sa vie à sauver celle des autres.

Genres: Manga, Comics, Graphic Novels, Japan, Mystery, Short Stories

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 12, 1983

About the author

Dr. Osamu Tezuka (手塚治虫) was a Japanese manga artist, animator, producer and medical doctor, although he never practiced medicine. Born in Osaka Prefecture, he is best known as the creator of Astro Boy and Kimba the White Lion. He is often credited as the "Father of Anime", and is often considered the Japanese equivalent to Walt Disney, who served as a major inspiration during his formative years. His prolific output, pioneering techniques, and innovative redefinitions of genres earned him such titles as "the father of manga" and "the God of Manga."

Reviews

[Lissibith · Rating 3 out of 5]

This volume is another one of those that didn't really do it for me. I mean, there's no such thing as a BAD volume of Black Jack in my opinion. But the stories in this definitely feel a bit... less? Than their previous counterparts. I didn't feel like I was seeing as much of Black Jack in a lot of them, and the situations feel uncannily similar to those in earlier stories, where they were done as well or better.

The only part of this I thought was truly unique and fascinating was another story with Black Jack's nemesis, the doctor who assists terminally ill people with suicide. I thought this gave a look at that doctor unlike the ones we've seen before and it had a lot of strength.

[Ruz El · Rating 4 out of 5]

another great collection of Black Jack stories. This one is one of the add on volumes after Tezuka compiled the first 12 collections that he considered to be the best Black Jack stories. As a result, some of these get kind of gross and weird. All are entertaining though.

[Katherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finally got to read this! It was great. Black Jack operates on an alien.

[Emmy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not bad, but not the best Black Jack collection. I liked the story about Kirkio, though. He's deliciously complex and ominous. we need more stories with him.

[Leandro Dutra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good

[Aurelio Ippandoza · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great medical manga from Tezuka-san.