Atom The Beginning #1

This volume collects the first several chapters of Atom: The Beginning, a prequel series that reimagines the origins of the iconic Astro Boy. Set before the classic manga, it follows young robotics prodigies Tenma and Ochanomizu as they develop the early prototype that will eventually become the legendary robot. The story pays homage to Osamu Tezuka's original work while introducing a fresh take on the characters and their technological ambitions.