To begin the first of three — yes, three — contests for Tezuka Month here at Ani-Gamers, we will be giving away two new paperback copies of one of the darkest manga series ever to come out of the mind of Osamu Tezuka: MW. The story follows the exploits of the bisexual criminal mastermind Michio Yuki and his lover, Catholic priest Father Gurai. Both men were survivors of a poisonous gas leak, and the effects of the poison have warped Yuki’s mind, turning him into a twisted monster. The series, created in the late 1970s, represents the darkest time for Tezuka, both in his personal and professional life.
For more information on MW, read our very own Mitchell Dyer’s review of the mind-blowing one-volume story. But how do you get your hands on a copy from us? Well, we’re starting this first contest off with something pretty simple. In the comments below, let us know what your favorite Tezuka manga is, and WHY (that part is important). If you haven’t read any Tezuka manga, let us know which one you’re most looking forward to checking out and why.
At midnight EST next Sunday (March 14), we will randomly select two winners, and they will receive brand-new paperback copies of MW, courtesy of the fine folks at Vertical, Inc. Have fun, and don’t hesitate to discuss your choices with each other in the comments!
Check out more articles about Osamu Tezuka in our March 2010 Tezuka Theme Month!
