Buddha gets caught in the political crossfire between the ambitious Devadatta, who seeks to control Buddha's followers and begins to manipulate the vunerable Prince Ajatasattu, and scandalous accusations from rival ascetics. Realizing his own mortality, Buddha sends Ananda on a quest to find his successor.
Osamu Tezuka (1928-1989) is the godfather of Japanese manga comics and the creator of the iconic character Astro Boy. He originally intended to become a doctor and earned his degree before turning to what was considered the frivolous medium of comic book art. With his sweeping vision, deftly intertwined plots, and indefatigable commitment to human dignity, Tezuka elevated manga to an art form. His eight-volume epic Buddha, winner of the Eisner and Harvey Awards, is available from Vertical.
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Buddha gets caught in the political crossfire between the ambitious Devadatta, who seeks to control Buddha's followers and begins to manipulate the vunerable Prince Ajatasattu, and scandalous accusations from rival ascetics. Realizing his own mortality, Buddha sends Ananda on a quest to find his successor.
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Osamu Tezuka (1928-1989) is the godfather of Japanese manga comics and the creator of the iconic character Astro Boy. He originally intended to become a doctor and earned his degree before turning to what was considered the frivolous medium of comic book art. With his sweeping vision, deftly intertwined plots, and indefatigable commitment to human dignity, Tezuka elevated manga to an art form. His eight-volume epic Buddha, winner of the Eisner and Harvey Awards, is available from Vertical.
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