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  • Published: 12 July 2022
  • ISBN: 9781647291006
  • Imprint: Vertical Inc
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 164
  • RRP: $22.99

APOSIMZ 9



The artificial celestial body Aposimz measures 120,000 km in diameter.
Most of its volume is its core space, which is covered by a superstructural shell.
Fifty centuries ago, the people who lost the war against the core lost their right to reside legitimately on Aposimz, and were stranded on the frigid surface. hey face rampant Frame Disease and aggressive automatons which appear frequently on the Ruins Level.

Yet even so, somehow the people survive.

"There's a distinct visual element to APOSIMZ that sets it apart from many other manga, a lightly-inked, barely-shaded style that lends it a dreamlike quality. " - Anime News Network

The population of Frame Disease sufferers continues to explode, and the Empire finds itself on the brink of collapse. As the conflict between Etherow’s party and the Execution Squad takes a very dark turn, the stage for the final, intense battle is set. In this final volume, the secrets of the planet Aposimz and the truth behind the folklore about the Core world are revealed…

  • Published: 12 July 2022
  • ISBN: 9781647291006
  • Imprint: Vertical Inc
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 164
  • RRP: $22.99

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Praise for APOSIMZ 9

"There's a distinct visual element to APOSIMZ that sets it apart from many other manga, a lightly-inked, barely-shaded style that lends it a dreamlike quality. " - Anime News Network

"Tsutomu Nihei's art is truly excellent in places and he has an incredible style. Many of his backgrounds are drawn expertly down to the smallest detail and look breathtaking, which captures your imagination and leaves you fascinated." - Anime UK News

"This is a must-buy for any fans of Nihei's previous work and another great example of why he is one of the all-time greats working in sci-fi manga." - Turnaround Blog

"Aposimz is one of the best science-fiction comics being published today." - AiPT Comics