Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 1-3
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Bargain omnibus editions of one of the best-selling manga series of all time! In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. Equipped with mechanical ""auto-mail"" limbs, Edward becomes a state alchemist, seeking the one thing that can restore his and his brother's bodies...the legendary Philosopher's Stone. Alchemy: the mystical power to alter the natural world, somewhere between magic, art and science. When two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, dabbled in these powers to grant their dearest wish, one of them lost an arm and a leg...and the other became nothing but a soul locked into a body of living iron. Now they are agents of the government, slaves of the military-alchemical complex, using their unique powers to obey their orders...even to kill. But their powers aren't unique. The world crawls with evil alchemists. And in pursuit of the ultimate alchemical treasure, the Philosopher's Stone, their enemies are even more ruthless than they are... Review: 3 in 1 is always a steal - I've always loved the anime even as a kid, and now that I've grown some strange, keen interest in filling up a bookshelf I've taken to trying to fill at least some of it with manga volumes to break up the monotony of technical non-fiction I tend to obsess over. There's not much I can generally say positively to the series that other people haven't already said. It's got serious themes but it's also fairly humorous and it balances out pretty well. The cast throughout the series are all fairly developed and a fair amount of them that you'd expect to be minor, side, or one-time-only characters get relevance at some point or come back when you might not expect it and just make the world of the manga more real and easy to get pulled into. The names of characters, places, and the overall setting of the world fits really well in the English translation, too, so readers new to manga can settle in and get absorbed in it quickly. Some of the scenes fell like they play out much better in the anime, but that might just be because I'd seen the anime and watched through the original and BrotherHood first before deciding to collect the manga. Some scenes just have that stronger potency when voiced and animated from my perspective. It's really fun to connect parts of an episode with the panels of the manga, though; the manga's basically the storyboard for the show, and when you're intimate with both, it's nice to make the connections with what's the same or different and sometimes can be absolutely /gleeful/ to see how well the tone transferred and stayed generally consistent between both mediums. I've seen some complaints within reviews about the quality of the paper with the 3 volume, but I'm not really sure about what they're getting at with it. The paper feels different and is a bit thinner than single volumes from what I can tell, but it's not like that's made it more brittle or anything or that the paper's so thin you can see through to the other side. The only way you'd be able to tell is if you held a page up to the light, really. So long as you take general care like you would with any sort of paperback it's easy to ignore and is practically unnoticeable. Review: It's good - This is just primarily for the books themselves because there are already plenty of reviews for the actual story. As it stands, these are good for the price and if you are into 3 in 1 tankobans, then you will feel right at home. Pages do feel a bit lighter compared to single volume and the complaints are valid. But unless you are ACTIVELY trying to break the pages, they are still as sturdy a normal book pages. I will also say that these books are not meant for travel, although this did not happen to me unless you have someplace to put them in a bag that is protected, outside damage is likely like scratches and even slight small cuts. Even so, still satisfied as I was able to get a deal on all 9 books under 90 Dollars. Do this, go for the hardcovers that are up to volume 5 at this point as of writing this review. Each of them only cover 2 as suppose to 3 but with the added effect of better and clearer scans that are better to stand the test of time, that is most likely a definitive version for those who enjoy this series. And as someone who has up to volume 4, even though there is gonna be at least a 2 to 3-year release window seeing that there will be about 18 total hardcovers, I say they are worth the investment. But that's what is great because between the individual Volumes, the box set and the 3 in 1, even if you don't wanna wait, you still have that option.
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J**B
3 in 1 is always a steal
I've always loved the anime even as a kid, and now that I've grown some strange, keen interest in filling up a bookshelf I've taken to trying to fill at least some of it with manga volumes to break up the monotony of technical non-fiction I tend to obsess over. There's not much I can generally say positively to the series that other people haven't already said. It's got serious themes but it's also fairly humorous and it balances out pretty well. The cast throughout the series are all fairly developed and a fair amount of them that you'd expect to be minor, side, or one-time-only characters get relevance at some point or come back when you might not expect it and just make the world of the manga more real and easy to get pulled into. The names of characters, places, and the overall setting of the world fits really well in the English translation, too, so readers new to manga can settle in and get absorbed in it quickly. Some of the scenes fell like they play out much better in the anime, but that might just be because I'd seen the anime and watched through the original and BrotherHood first before deciding to collect the manga. Some scenes just have that stronger potency when voiced and animated from my perspective. It's really fun to connect parts of an episode with the panels of the manga, though; the manga's basically the storyboard for the show, and when you're intimate with both, it's nice to make the connections with what's the same or different and sometimes can be absolutely /gleeful/ to see how well the tone transferred and stayed generally consistent between both mediums. I've seen some complaints within reviews about the quality of the paper with the 3 volume, but I'm not really sure about what they're getting at with it. The paper feels different and is a bit thinner than single volumes from what I can tell, but it's not like that's made it more brittle or anything or that the paper's so thin you can see through to the other side. The only way you'd be able to tell is if you held a page up to the light, really. So long as you take general care like you would with any sort of paperback it's easy to ignore and is practically unnoticeable.
J**R
It's good
This is just primarily for the books themselves because there are already plenty of reviews for the actual story. As it stands, these are good for the price and if you are into 3 in 1 tankobans, then you will feel right at home. Pages do feel a bit lighter compared to single volume and the complaints are valid. But unless you are ACTIVELY trying to break the pages, they are still as sturdy a normal book pages. I will also say that these books are not meant for travel, although this did not happen to me unless you have someplace to put them in a bag that is protected, outside damage is likely like scratches and even slight small cuts. Even so, still satisfied as I was able to get a deal on all 9 books under 90 Dollars. Do this, go for the hardcovers that are up to volume 5 at this point as of writing this review. Each of them only cover 2 as suppose to 3 but with the added effect of better and clearer scans that are better to stand the test of time, that is most likely a definitive version for those who enjoy this series. And as someone who has up to volume 4, even though there is gonna be at least a 2 to 3-year release window seeing that there will be about 18 total hardcovers, I say they are worth the investment. But that's what is great because between the individual Volumes, the box set and the 3 in 1, even if you don't wanna wait, you still have that option.
J**N
It a adult book
The book came in amazing condition
A**T
Good
Arrived on time. Condition good as advertised
I**E
Recommend
Nice full thick book. Definitely recommend.
W**L
Different orientation than English books
I started watching the tv series with my brother and was instantly hooked on the characters & intriguing plot line! So excited I found the books! The books follow the same plot as the series which helps me read through this faster since I am familiar with what is going on. The only reason I am giving four stars and not five is because the book is in Japanese orientation vs English, so it’s a little jarring at first. Once I figured it out it’s much easier. The book does have a diagram to help you figure out how to read it. Very helpful!! The diagram is located in the back of the book, so be sure to check it out before just jumping in!
S**E
Engaging and Large Collection
This is a collection of four books of this comic, with each book having several chapters. The Full Metal Alchemist is a manga comic, so it comes out of Japan. It's been translated into English, but you'll have to read it from right-top panel to left and down. This takes some getting used to, but becomes natural to most manga-in-translation readers. What is the comic about? It's a world where there are a lot of different types of Alchemists who can transmute one thing into another. At the same time, there are "bad guys" who are out to get them. The Full-Metal Alchemist and his brother are the main characters. As a comic, this one is pretty cool and has some really creative elements. The best book, in my opinion, is the second one as it involves some intense ethical issues regarding transforming humans into non-humans. This is an action comic at its heart, not a hipster comic or one that is super philosophical. But with that said, it's very readable and interesting. For manga, I give this five stars.
M**R
3 in 1. Cant go wrong.
What is there to say? Its Fullmetal Alchemist and its the first 3 volumes. If you are looking to get into manga this is a very good one and the anime is top tier. The page quality and feel is great and you wont find a better way to get this much for this price. Cant go wrong with FMA
T**A
Schönes Geschenk
Hat als Geschenk seinen Zweck voll erfüllt
S**M
Love of my life
The best manga/anime series ever. Incredible plot that acts as a metaphor for life, it teaches a lot of life lessons. The characters are very well developed and some emotional scenes really hit hard! It is a must read for not only otakus but for any book lovers and readers. And the 3 in 1 editions saves a lot of money!
M**.
superbe impression
superbe impression. bon qualite de papier. très agréable à lire.
B**O
Excelente
Edición en tapa blanda, sin sobrecubierta, se encuentra en idioma ingles. Cómo se menciona en la descripción, este volumen contiene los 3 primeros números de la historia. Excelente edición aunque la portada es muy delgada
S**Y
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