ZOMBIE POWDER: THE MAN WITH THE BLACK HAND V. 1 PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Tite Kubo | 208 pages | 04 Aug 2008 | Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc | 9781421501529 | English | San Francisco, United States Zombie Powder: The Man with the Black Hand v. 1 PDF Book Oct 15, Alan rated it liked it. Add to cart. Return to Book Page. Gamma defeats the Gray Ants Gang and kills the leader, Kinqro, inorder to collect the bounty. Cover of Zombiepowder. It has been running in Weekly Shonen Jump ever since. New other : Lowest price The lowest-priced item in unused and unworn condition with absolutely no signs of wear. Tripod of Justice I believe even Kubo understood this as his introduction admits that the manga is a series of battles which can be enjoyed without worrying about the plot. Jun 08, Cassandra rated it really liked it Shelves: manga. After rescuing Emilio, Gamma arranges to have the Ring of the Dead removed from his body by an old friend, mad scientist Nazna Gemini. The stories are different, but it is obvious where Bleach got its beginnings. Gamma calls him naive, and says that those kind of people use up something they have until it's of no use anymore, and that they don't give up possessions until then. Enter the URL for the tweet you want to embed. Other books in the series. The trio travel from town to town in this world, fighting other criminals for possession of the Rings of the Dead. Baptism of Fire Feb 16, Dexter rated it it was amazing Shelves: dystopia , own , science-fiction , fantasy , manga , shonen. Error rating book. Elwood was a knife-thrower caught in a life of crime until he met Gamma Akutabi, class "S" criminal, a man with a six-foot chainsaw and a metal hand. He then goes to punch Elwood, but Elwood's sister hits him over the head with a vase. February The conflict culminates in a fight between Gamma and a giant golem summoned by Balmunk, which Gamma defeats after entering and leaving a berserk state. Manga Review. It's a manga you can use to pass the time although it's not something you should specifically look out for. It did star a version of Gamma, however, who still bore an over-sized sword and bounty, and featured scifi technologies. Community Reviews. There are several differences between the Japanese and English releases of Zombiepowder. This would most likely appeal to fans of Trigun or Full Metal Alchemist. After dinner, Gamma asks Elwood why he is a pickpocket. But they are quite different in their own ways. Cancel Save. Zombie Powder is another of those so-so manga that didn't stand out much but weren't bad either. However, if you're bored and looking for an action series in manga format, this title may fulfill your needs. Zombie Powder: The Man with the Black Hand v. 1 Writer Condition is Like New. Elwood is interesting because all things considered, he feels like HE should be the main protagonist of this manga, and he isn't. The son of a town council member in Fuchu, Aki District, Hiroshima. The bartender tells him to give up on his wallet, as Elwood is a member of Kinqro's gang. The series premise of seeking magical items was criticized as cliche by ANN and IGN, but the parasitic nature of the rings and zombie powder themselves were complimented by MangaCast and IGN for lending suspense to the plot. It's possible that later books could grow on me, but I'd need someone to really recommend this series for me to bother. There are some vague similarities and the art is the same as the first few volumes of Bleach. Its characters were okay but they didn't stand out. The remaining three volumes concern themselves with the battle for a third ring, which has been embedded in the body of comatose Emilio Lufas Getto for years. Go to Link Unlink Change. He tells Elwood that at this rate he will die before he can save his sister. The action is hard to follow often, and much of the story devolves into action in a Matrix style of storytelling where there's ten pages of plot, then ten more of fight. Action, Blood, Great Characters. Face Behind the Mask Sign In Don't have an account? Gamma asks if that's why Elwood joined up with them, but Elwood denies it and says that he just needed money for his sister's surgery. February 2, [15] ISBN Let's go over the [currently three] main characters you meet in this story. Stock photo. Use your keyboard! Shelves: manga-manhwa-manhua. Be the first to write a review. Zombie powder can only be obtained from the Rings of the Dead. Unfortunately, that's not enough to make me want to keeping spending money on it. Still, I held onto them pretty fiercely and loved the story, until at one point I was forced to sell off some books to appease my parents, and I very reluctantly and with many tears, said goodbye to my copies at the counter of a Half-Price Books. Gamma, now with a bloody nose, yells at him to come back. Aug 12, Noah Smith rated it it was amazing. Open Preview See a Problem? Zombie powder can only be obtained by gathering twelve rings called the Rings of the Dead. Dec 28, MissAnnThrope rated it liked it Shelves: library-book , , manga. This will likely increase the time it takes for your changes to go live. Author's commentary. Float Left Float Right. Retrieved January 20, Kinqro yells that it's perfect timing and to fight him one on one like a man, but expresses confusion at Gamma's chain saw sword. Sitting there and just reading it without thinking is fine. The trio travel from town to town in this world, fighting other criminals for possession of the Rings of the Dead. Elwood finds himself drawn to Gamma when he finds out Gamma is looking for the Rings of Death, twelve bands that when put together will produce Zombie Powder, capable of raising the dead—or making someone immortal. He is helped in his search for the Zombie Powder by a pickpocket named Elwood, his partner CT, and Wolfina, a female "journalist of justice". Zombie Powder: The Man with the Black Hand v. 1 Reviews Archived from the original on June 24, I loved that his favorite words are "D Cup"! The group of hunters offer to restore Emilio to consciousness in exchange for the ring he contains. Following the gang attack Elwood decides to accompany Gamma in his powder hunting in hopes of resurrecting Sheryl. The item may be missing the original packaging such as the original box or bag or tags or in the original packaging but not sealed. Cells at Work! From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Gamma tells him that he talks to much, so Kinqro says he'll attack on the count of three. The Lord of the Rings Ser. Wolfina teams up with Elwood, Gamma, and Smith to retrieve Emilio, and they succeed in doing so after a number of battles with Balmunk's henchmen. The remaining three volumes concern themselves with the battle for a third ring, which has been embedded in the body of comatose Emilio Lufas Getto for years. Although critical reception in the United States was largely mediocre, the series achieved moderate commercial success in the western market due to the prominence its author had by that point achieved for his second manga series, Bleach. It is left ambiguous whether Elwood chooses to follow Gamma, stay with Wolfina and Emilio, or become a powder hunter in his own right. To ask other readers questions about Zombie Powder , please sign up. The second volume placed in the top graphic novels for Christmas It was an interesting adventure, but I don't think I will continue the series. Really interesting worldbuilding, I'm intrigued! The surviving story has been collected into four volumes and are published here for the first time. Hello, Kubo here. Had the freshman author been serialized in a less prominent magazine, asserts Gorban, Zombiepowder. He is, as previously stated, the POV character we follow throughout this first volume, as a lot of the story is thus far seen as Elwood experiences it. Feb 16, Dexter rated it it was amazing Shelves: dystopia , own , science-fiction , fantasy , manga , shonen. Feb 21, Ruth Crook rated it really liked it. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other Comic Vine users. There are several differences between the Japanese and English releases of Zombiepowder. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other Comic Vine users. But when a friend picked up the first volume of Zombie Powder on the virtue it was by the same creator, I warily borrowed her copy and gave it a shot. Young Adult. Start a Wiki. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Bleach began regular publication in Baptism of Fire Weekly Shonen Jump Alpha. Before they can do so, however, Emilio is kidnapped by Balmunk the Mystic, a powder hunting magician who leads a circus-themed gang. Open Preview See a Problem? Enter Gamma Akutabi. This item doesn't belong on this page. Dec 30, Sara rated it really liked it Shelves: library-book , current-fiction , fantasy , series , manga , westerns , , zombie-powder. Unfortunately, that's not enough to make me want to keeping spending money on it.