Metropolis

About this book

From Osamu Tezuka creator of Astro Boy comes Metropolis the legendary 1949 graphic novel that inspired the animated fame that floored audiences and critics alike. In a not-so-far-off future a beautiful artifically created girl -- unaware of her non-human background -- searches for the non-existent parents she believes must exist wandering alone in a world populated by humans and by the slave-driven robots who serve them. Tezukas key theme of the nature of humanity in a technological society is framed in bold relief as well as his wry allegorical observations of the Cold War that was escalating when he created Metropolis. A brilliant work of wit and wisdom -- and guest-starring some friends you may recognize from Astro Boy! -- Metropolis is one of graphic fictions most enduring tales availabel for the first time in an English-language edition.