ATOM: The Beginning
Will be published approx. on 2. June 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-78774-109-6 (ISBN)
Description
Based on the iconic anime streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Crunchyroll.
Witness the shocking turning point in the prequel to Tezuka's Astro Boy, where a robot tournament erupts into chaos and Moriya exposes dangerous secrets threatening the future of robotics.
As trust fractures and secrets unravel, Volume 14 thrusts our heroes into their most harrowing confrontation yet. When Moriya takes control of a packed robot tournament - holding spectators hostage in a shocking public spectacle - the world is forced to reckon with buried truths. Demand for government accountability roars, while Tenma, Ochanomizu, and A106 race against the clock to stop catastrophe, salvage robotic innocence, and uncover the mystery binding them all.
This turning point volume transforms ATOM's prequel from innovation-driven wonder into a political and ethical battleground. The light of progress is dimmed by conspiracy, raising the stakes for humanity's relationship with its creations. With every revelation, the line between ally and adversary blurs - even as A106's heart leads the way.
Dark, provocative, and emotionally charged, Volume 14 pushes the series forward into uncharted territory. Perfect for fans of mecha manga where action collides with moral complexity - this is more than robots fighting; it's a pulse-pounding reckoning with power, responsibility, and the future we build.
Witness the shocking turning point in the prequel to Tezuka's Astro Boy, where a robot tournament erupts into chaos and Moriya exposes dangerous secrets threatening the future of robotics.
As trust fractures and secrets unravel, Volume 14 thrusts our heroes into their most harrowing confrontation yet. When Moriya takes control of a packed robot tournament - holding spectators hostage in a shocking public spectacle - the world is forced to reckon with buried truths. Demand for government accountability roars, while Tenma, Ochanomizu, and A106 race against the clock to stop catastrophe, salvage robotic innocence, and uncover the mystery binding them all.
This turning point volume transforms ATOM's prequel from innovation-driven wonder into a political and ethical battleground. The light of progress is dimmed by conspiracy, raising the stakes for humanity's relationship with its creations. With every revelation, the line between ally and adversary blurs - even as A106's heart leads the way.
Dark, provocative, and emotionally charged, Volume 14 pushes the series forward into uncharted territory. Perfect for fans of mecha manga where action collides with moral complexity - this is more than robots fighting; it's a pulse-pounding reckoning with power, responsibility, and the future we build.
Reviews / Votes
"This is a fantastic read; it's a must if you love Astro Boy, and nevertheless strongly recommended for everyone else. 4 out of 5 stars!" - Jean-Karlo Lemus, Anime News Network"The art style is really clean and crisp." - Maddogg Comics
"a must-have volume for Manga fans, especially Astro Boy fans. The action is intense, the mysteries are intriguing, and oodles of heart permeate every page. 9.5/10" Comical Opinions
"It's a new spin on a classic series" - ICV2
"If you're an Astro Boy fan, the incoming twists and turns will be super exciting. Even if you're not, it's great sci-fi with lots of action and-naturally-lots of heart." Otaku USA Magazine
"ATOM: The Beginning has crisp and clean linework that readers will appreciate and seems a stellar start to a new take on a sci-fi classic." - Comic Book
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Titan Books Ltd
Dimensions
Height: 183 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
129 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78774-109-6 (9781787741096)
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Persons
Masami Yuuki is a manga artist and member of the artist group Headgear. He is most known for his celebrated manga series Mobile Police Patlabor, which has spawned many spin-offs and adaptations into anime, movies, live-action projects, novels, video games, and more.
Osamu Tezuka was a Japanese manga artist, cartoonist, and animator whose revolutionary comics earned him the title of manga no kamisama ("God of Manga"). His body of work is one of the largest and most prolific in all of Japanese culture, including the iconic Astro Boy, Kimba the White Lion, Black Jack, Dororo, Message to Adolf, and Princess Knight. Tezuka passed away in 1989.
Osamu Tezuka was a Japanese manga artist, cartoonist, and animator whose revolutionary comics earned him the title of manga no kamisama ("God of Manga"). His body of work is one of the largest and most prolific in all of Japanese culture, including the iconic Astro Boy, Kimba the White Lion, Black Jack, Dororo, Message to Adolf, and Princess Knight. Tezuka passed away in 1989.