Velveteen & Mandala
  • Published: 7 December 2018
  • ISBN: 9781935654308
  • Imprint: Vertical Inc
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 344
  • RRP: $32.99
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Velveteen & Mandala

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6 Oct 2020
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7 Dec 2018
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Jiro Matsumoto is the next in a generation of Japanese comic artists with western sensibilities. Following in the footsteps of Hiroaki Samura and Tsutomu Nihei he combines his unique art style and Japanese character driven story-telling to western themes. In his first English language work he takes on the zombie apocalypse theme and gives it a Tokyo twist, by having two teenage girls defend the Tokyo suburbs.

The world of Velveteen & Mandala is a dystopia. Tokyo, where the youth used to waste their time to search for answers, is now barren. For a pair of teens who still live along the outskirts of town, Velveteen and Mandala, Tokyo is a nightmare that can only compare to the nightmare that is slowly trying to take over the metropolis.

These two teens are the last line of defense for a nation in ruins. Armed with a fully-operational tank the pair must fight off the zombie hordes while they catfight each other for food, entertainment and maybe even the affection and attention of the opposite sex. They have nothing to lose in this world except their humanity, but then again who are the zombies in this world? Are they the undead or are these two teens who must live among them even still human?
  • Published: 7 December 2018
  • ISBN: 9781935654308
  • Imprint: Vertical Inc
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 344
  • RRP: $32.99
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Praise for Velveteen & Mandala

"The key in appreciating this genius manga would be to just look deeper. The manga gives focus on how harsh life can be that people would be forced to sacrifice what they have. While this manga isn't recommended for teens, as it contains a lot of disturbing content, it definitely should be read." - Review Stream

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