est. Rough estimate based on volume count, reprints and magazine — not an official figure
Overview
The story revolves around Dr. Takagun, a Japanese scientist whose inventions have become widespread worldwide. However, the twisted scientist, Dr. Danuma, harboring a grudge against Dr. Takagun's brilliant mind, challenges him to a duel using scientific weapons. As a result, Dr. Takagun and his wife are killed, leaving behind their young son, who is raised by a nurturing robot left by the doctor. Eventually, the boy grows up to become the justice-seeking hero known as "Z." Ran in Shounen Club 1957-1958, and published by Kodansha in a single volume in 1978.
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Volumes
手塚治虫漫画選集 First edition
2vols · 1958-10〜1960-07
| # | Release | ISBN | Buy | Price | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vol. 1 | 1958-10 | 112 | |||
| Vol. 2 | 1960-07 | 128 |
手塚治虫漫画全集 Complete works
1vols · 1978-11
手塚治虫文庫全集 Bunko
1vols · 2011-01
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