R. O. D.: Read or Die #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume launches the Viz edition of the R.O.D.: Read or Die manga, collecting the first part of the original story by Hideyuki Kurata and illustrated by Shutaro Yamada. It introduces Yomiko Readman, a seemingly mild-mannered bibliophile who secretly works as a special agent for the British Library, wielding the power of 'paper master' to manipulate paper into deadly weapons. The volume sets up her mission to recover a stolen copy of a rare book, kicking off a conspiracy that blends literary obsession with superpowered action.
"Episode One" kicks off a sleek, paper-thin espionage thriller as Yomiko Readman, a bibliophile with a supernatural gift for manipulating paper, is summoned to handle a high-stakes mission involving a rare 1643 book. Written by Hideyuki Kurata and Steve Bellati and illustrated with sharp precision by Shutaro Yamada, the series blends literary intrigue with kinetic action, all framed by a striking cover collaboration from Yamada and Janet Piercy.
In "Episode One" from *R. O. D.: Read or Die #1*, Director Joker finds himself in a high-stakes standoff over a rare 1643 manuscript, forcing him to summon Yomiko Readman—bookish, precise, and gifted with the uncanny ability to move paper with her mind. As the clock ticks and secrets unfold, her expertise becomes the only key to a mission where every page holds a danger no ordinary agent could face.
In "Episode Two" from R. O. D.: Read or Die #1, Yomiko finds herself drawn to a student’s novel during a brief stint as a substitute teacher, sparking an unexpected fascination. But when she tracks down the reclusive author, Nenene Sumiregawa, her admiration meets a sharp, guarded resistance.
In "Episode Five" of R. O. D.: Read or Die, the investigation deepens as Director Joker grills suspects in Nenene’s abduction, while Fire Inc. makes a dangerous play to lure Yomiko to their side. Tensions rise when Nenene finally confronts the fan whose obsession led to her capture—revealing a connection that’s as unsettling as it is unexpected.
In "Episode Seven" from R. O. D.: Read or Die #1, Kazumi's grip on Nenene tightens as he forces her to write solely for him, while he harbors a secret about Yomiko he believes will silence her. With tension simmering between the three, the line between loyalty and control blurs in this sharp, suspenseful chapter.
In "Episode Eight" of R. O. D.: Read or Die, Kazumi attempts to sway Yomiko by offering her access to his vast collection of rare books, hoping she’ll consent to his plan to compel Nenene into marriage. The stakes rise as personal loyalty and the power of knowledge collide in this tense, book-filled standoff.
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