OSAMU TEZUKA

Osamu Tezuka was born in Osaka, Japan, in 1928 and is known worldwide as the God of Manga.

Tezuka’s most well-known creation worldwide is Astro Boy, or Tetsuwan Atom (Mighty Atom) in Japanese. While Atom is perhaps the most recognizable Tezuka character, there are many others who have achieved global popularity, like the renegade super surgeon Black Jack, the supernatural swordsman Dororo, the brave girl Princess Knight, and the Jungle Emperor Leo. And, of course, Unico.

SAMUEL SATTIN

Samuel Sattin is an American writer. His books include Buzzing, Side Quest, The Silent End, and (as coauthor) both A Kid’s Guide to Anime & Manga and The Essential Anime Guide: 50 Iconic Films, Standout Series, and Cult Masterpieces. He has also adapted the Academy Award–nominated films WolfWalkers, Song of the Sea, and The Secret of Kells to the graphic novel format. He graduated with an MFA in comics from the California College of the Arts and works as a studio writer for Schulz Creative Associates, aka Snoopy Central. Samuel resides with his wife in Northern California and travels frequently to Japan.

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AWAKENING (UNICO: AN ORIGINAL MANGA #1)

After Unico angers the evil goddess Venus, the brave young unicorn is banished—and all his memories erased. Rescued by the kind-hearted West Wind, Unico awakens in an unfamiliar world, where he’s befriended by Chloe, an abandoned watch cat. Chloe begs Unico to turn her into a human so she can fend for herself. But that act of kindness has unforeseen consequences: Venus and her cutthroat henchman Byron seek to destroy them both! Time is running out for Unico to regain his memories and discover his hidden powers. If he does, then Unico may become one of the most powerful beings in the universe.

Awakening is a groundbreaking reboot of a beloved story by Astro Boy creator, Osamu Tezuka, the ‘god of Manga’ in the Western comic style reading from left to right.