Fullmetal Alchemist

This is volume one of the action-packed, humorous, and surprisingly poignant shonen manga which inspired a popular anime series. Twelve-year-old Edward and ten-year-old Alphonse Elric attempted to break the laws of alchemy and resurrect their beloved mother from the dead. Edward paid for that mistake with his arm and his leg, and Alphonse became a disembodied spirit trapped within a suit of armor. Now, the two brothers travel the land, punishing corrupt uses of alchemy and searching for the legendary Philosopher's Stone, which may have the power to regenerate their missing body parts. In this installment, they bring down a charlatan preacher who claims to do miracles, a lieutenant tyrannizing over a mining town, and a ruthless gang of train hijackers. The black-and-white art, which reproduces the original Japanese right-to-left format, skillfully portrays the cute-looking characters in fast-moving fight sequences and broadly comic tableaux.

When an alchemical ritual goes awry causing Edward Elric to lose limbs and his brother to become trapped in a suit of armor, Edward begins a quest to recover the one thing that can restore them--the legendary Philosopher's Stone.

Devoted to the splashy cartoon series that began as a manga series in Japan, a comprehensive anime profile collection features actual cel work artwork, extensive character biographies, and an episode guide.

When an alchemical ritual goes awry causing Edward Elric to lose limbs and his brother to become trapped in a suit of armor, Edward begins a quest to recover the one thing that can restore them--the legendary Philosopher's Stone.

Showcasing the cool and stylish artwork of the television program, a stunning compilation features initial character designs, cel art, production notes, and an interview with Yoshiyuki Itoh, the character designer for the anime.