Black Jack
Vertical · 2008–2009 · 3 issues
About the series
Vertical’s 2008–2009 English-language release of Black Jack collects Osamu Tezuka’s landmark medical drama in three volumes, translated by Camellia Nieh. The series follows the globe-trotting, unlicensed surgeon Black Jack as he performs miraculous operations for exorbitant fees, blending ethical dilemmas with Tezuka’s signature humanism and cinematic storytelling. This edition introduced a new generation to a foundational manga classic, showcasing Tezuka’s mastery of both art and narrative.
