Spiraken Manga Review Ep 637: Billy Bat

Xan dives into the long-awaited manga Billy Bat by the legendary Naoki Urasawa (creator of 20th Century Boys, Monster, and Pluto) with co-author Takashi Nagasaki

Set in post-WWII America and Japan, this mystery follows a cartoonist who discovers that his creation may be connected to an ancient, world-shaping force. Does this series stand alongside Urasawa's iconic works? We break down the incredible artwork, the compelling mystery, and the feel of this ambitious story.

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In This Episode:

Discussing the incredible artwork and the atmospheric post-WWII setting.

Xan's thoughts on how this mystery compares to Urasawa's other masterpieces.

The latest manga releases and updates.

Talking about upcoming convention appearances at Otakon!

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