Naoki Urasawa’s long-lost Billy Bat manga finally gets U.S. English edition this summer
Naoki Urasawa's acclaimed manga, Billy Bat, is set to be released in English this summer after years of anticipation. Originally serialized in 2008, this series has been highly sought after by fans but lacked an official translation until now. The release is significant as it showcases Urasawa's unique storytelling style, blending elements of mystery and metafiction.
- ▪Billy Bat is one of Naoki Urasawa's most prized works, first serialized in 2008.
- ▪The English edition will be launched on June 2 through the Kana imprint of Abrams ComicArts.
- ▪The narrative follows a cartoonist, Kevin Yamagata, who becomes embroiled in a conspiracy linked to his comic series.
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