Black Jack #17
In "Pinoko Is Adopted," Osamu Tezuka's poignant storytelling takes center stage as a corrupt politician, driven by desperation, brings his daughter to the enigmatic surgeon Black Jack after her suicide attempt. With Tezuka both writing and illustrating, the emotional weight of the moment unfolds with quiet intensity, revealing a father's shifting priorities as he confronts the cost of his choices. The striking cover by Peter Mendelsund captures the story's haunting tone.
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The daughter of a corrupt politician attempts suicide. As the politician brings his daughter to Black Jack to save her life, he realizes she's more important to him than his office.
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