Hitoshi Iwaaki is a Japanese manga artist whose works often explore the intersection of science-fiction horror and historical drama. His style is characterized by a profound examination of human nature when faced with the unknown and perilous. Iwaaki's narratives are lauded for their suspenseful atmosphere and deep philosophical underpinnings. Through his stories, he frequently poses questions about identity, survival, and humanity's place in the universe.
The classic sci-fi horror manga "Parasyte" returns in a premium full-color hardcover edition, featuring updated translation and lettering. This final volume follows Shinichi as he confronts deadly parasites while navigating trust with Migi. Celebrated for over 30 years, it culminates in a gripping conclusion to their epic journey.
Shinichi Izumi might seem like an ordinary high school boy, but he harbors a deadly secret -- an alien parasite has taken him as its host. After failing to subsume him completely, the parasite was forced to settle in his right arm, and a strange partnership was born. With threats around every corner -- parasite and human alike -- they must learn to work together or perish. But this parasite is ruthless, deadly, and utterly indifferent to human suffering... and it seems to have an influence on Shinichi that's more than skin deep. As Shinichi fights for control of his body, can he also hold on to his humanity?
Shinichi Izumi might seem like an ordinary high school boy, but he harbors a deadly secret -- an alien parasite has taken him as its host. After failing to subsume him completely, the parasite was forced to settle in his right arm, and a strange partnership was born. With threats around every corner -- parasite and human alike -- they must learn to work together or perish. But this parasite is ruthless, deadly, and utterly indifferent to human suffering... and it seems to have an influence on Shinichi that's more than skin deep. As Shinichi fights for control of his body, can he also hold on to his humanity?
"Shinichi Izumi might seem like an ordinary high school boy, but he harbors a deadly secret--an alien parasite has taken him as its host. After failing to subsume him completely, the parasite was forced to settle in his right arm, and a strange partnership was born. With threats around every corner--parasite and human alike--they must learn to work together or perish. But this parasite is ruthless, deadly, and utterly indifferent to human suffering...and it seems to have an influence on Shinichi that's more than skin deep. As Shinichi fights for control of his body, can he also hold on to his humanity?"--Publisher
"The sci-fi horror manga classic returns, in a fully-colorized, premium-quality hardcover for the first time! If you've never read the story of Shinichi and the polite and murderous alien infesting his right arm-or even if you already own the series-there's never been a better way to collect it. They arrive in silence, out of dark skies. They infest human hosts and consume them. And they are everywhere. They are Parasites: alien creatures who must invade and take control of human hosts to survive. Once they have infected their victims, they can twist their hosts's bodies into any abominable shapes they choose: craniums splitting to reveal mouths of sharp teeth, batlike wings erupting from backs, blades tearing through soft hands. But most have chosen to conceal their lethal purposes behind ordinary human faces. No one knows their secret, except an ordinary high school student. Shinichi managed to stop the infestation of his body by an alien parasite, but can he find a way to warn humanity of the horrors to come? For more than 30 years, new generations of readers have been riveted to this unlikely buddy story that unfolds amid a world of monstrosities that never stay hidden for long. Since its first release, in 1988, Parasyte has inspired live-action films, spinoffs, and, in 2015, a global hit anime series. The Full Color Collection presents Hitoshi Iwaaki's original manga in hardcover for the first time, with each page carefully colorized and a revised translation for 2022. There's never been a better time to stay up late and get your hand on Parasyte!"--Publisher
ENDGAME Shinichi is both man and monster. He’s an ordinary high school student whose body has been invaded by an alien parasite. And he alone knows a terrible secret: The aliens are plotting the destruction of humankind. Now Shinichi is the target—for both the government and the alien invaders—in a hunt that will lead to a terrifying, bloody showdown. . . . Includes special extras after the story!
ENEMY MINE Shinichi has been hiding his true nature from the world: His body has been colonized by an alien being, and now he’s half-human, half-alien. The other alien invaders, led by the cruel and beautiful Tamura, have discovered his secret. Shinichi is a threat to their plan to destroy the human race—a threat that these ruthless creatures will no longer ignore...