Babel II

Babel Nisei #1

by Mitsuteru Yokoyama

The series follows a Japanese schoolboy, Koichi, who learns that he is the reincarnation of the alien entity, Babel. As such, Koichi is entrusted with Babel's powers and joined by three protectors: Rodem, a shape-shifter usually taking the form of a blond princess on standby then a black panther when combat ready; Ropross, a pterodactyl-like flying creature; and Poseidon, a giant robot that always rises from the depth of the ocean when summoned. There's also a 5,000 year old computer providing helpful information at the tower, totaling four entities ("three servants"). The boy hero commands his newfound powers and companions in order to defend the Earth - specifically, under his inherited role, he is destined to meet up with Yomi - "the man who will either become his best friend or greatest enemy", thus triggering a long rivalric battle to essentially remove the other from the picture in a sort of war for supremacy.

220 pages, Unknown Binding

About the author

Name (in native language) : 横山光輝

Birth Date : June 18, 1934

Zodiac : Gemini

Contemporary of Tezuka Osamu.

Created the very first "Giant Robot" series, Tetsujin 28 (Gigantor) in 1956. Also created the first "Magical Girl" series, Sally the Witch, in 1966.

Died from a house fire in 2004, aged 69.