Buddha #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects the first part of Osamu Tezuka's epic manga biography of Siddhartha Gautama, covering his early life as a prince in the ancient kingdom of Kapilavastu. Tezuka reimagines the Buddha's journey with his signature blend of human drama, philosophical depth, and expressive artwork, setting the stage for a sprawling narrative that spans decades and multiple characters. Originally serialized in the 1970s, this edition presents the story in a newly translated, unflipped format from Vertical.
"Chapter One Brahmin" kicks off Buddha #1 with a haunting tale of sacrifice and destiny, as Master Asita recounts a fable of a rabbit’s selfless act and dispatches Naradatta on a quest for a mysterious figure. Meanwhile, Chapra’s desperate search for stolen goods leads him into a perilous web, racing to save his mother from being sold into slavery. Written by Osamu Tezuka and Tracy Roberts, with Tezuka handling art, inks, and lettering, this 2003 release from Vertical features Tezuka’s distinctive cover pencils and inks, blending spiritual inquiry with gripping human stakes.
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Master Asita relates a tale of a rabbit sacrificing itself to permit a human to survive and sends Naradatta to investigate stories of a mysterious man. When Chapra is robbed he tracks down the gang who stole from him, trying to save his mother being sold into slavery should the goods not be returned.
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