Zombie Powder #1

Zombie Powder: The Man With the Black Hand

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Somewhere in the desert lies the world's greatest treasure: the 12 Rings of the Dead, the only source of the mysterious substance "Zombie Powder," which can raise the dead and give the living eternal life...

THE MAN WITH THE BLACK HAND
Elwood was a knife-thrower caught in a life of crime until he met Gamma Akutabi, class "S" criminal, a man with a six-foot chainsaw and a metal hand. Soon, Elwood is caught up in Gamma's quest for the most precious objects in the world, the Rings that might give new life to Elwood's sister...or make Gamma even harder to kill than he is already. But to get eternal life, they'll have to put their own lives on the line...and look down the barrel of the gun of the only man who is Gamma's equal...

192 pages, Paperback

First published February 2,2000

Series

This edition

Format
192 pages, Paperback
Published
September 5, 2006 by VIZ Media LLC
ISBN
9781421501529
ASIN
142150152X
Language
English

About the author

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Noriaki Kubo, known professionally as Tite Kubo ( 久保帯人), is a Japanese manga artist and character designer. His manga series Bleach (2001–2016) had over 130 million copies in circulation as of 2022.

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July 15,2025
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Really interesting worldbuilding! It's truly captivating and has piqued my curiosity. The way the world is constructed seems to be full of unique details and possibilities.

The battles described also look extremely epic. The intensity and grandeur of these conflicts are palpable, making me eager to witness more of the action.

I can't wait to read further and discover what other adventures and surprises this world has in store. The combination of interesting worldbuilding and exciting battles makes this a story that I'm highly invested in. I'm sure there are many more精彩的情节 and developments waiting for me as I continue to explore this fictional universe.

July 15,2025
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First read of 2025!

My husband recommended this to me with the caveat that this series doesn't have an ending due to the project being cancelled for Bleach.

That being said, I absolutely LOVED it! It gives such nostalgic Trigun feels. The art in it is SO good. I have to admit that I was never a fan of Bleach. But now, after reading this, I, too, am extremely disappointed knowing that this series will never be finished.

Despite that sad fact, I'll still enjoy the four volumes that exist anyway. Each volume is like a little treasure, filled with great stories and amazing illustrations. I can't help but imagine what could have been if the series had continued.

Even without a proper ending, this series has managed to capture my heart and make me a fan. I'm looking forward to rereading these volumes again and again, and sharing my love for it with others.

Who knows, maybe one day, there will be a way to bring this series back and give it the ending it deserves. Until then, I'll cherish the four volumes I have.

July 15,2025
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Not as bad as I thought it would be. Literally a manga about fighting, and Kubo didn't lie about that. Haha. At first, I had some doubts and expectations that it might be overly violent or lack depth. However, after reading it, I found that it wasn't as bad as I had initially imagined. The fighting scenes were quite intense and exciting, which kept me engaged. The characters also had their own unique personalities and motives, which added some complexity to the story. While I'm not entirely sure if I will continue reading it, I have to admit that it wasn't a bad manga. It has its own charm and appeal, especially for those who enjoy action-packed stories. Overall, it was a pleasant surprise, and I might give it another chance in the future.

July 15,2025
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At long last!

I purchased a volume of Zombie Powder after longing for it for months!

I was extremely interested in buying this as I was reading the last arc of Bleach and truly wanted to discover what Kubo's very first story was like.

Perhaps I just felt like escaping from the rather disappointing final arc that Bleach was presenting to me and going back to the basics.

I'm so glad I did.

This volume surely brought back a flood of nostalgia from the earlier Bleach days.

The art style, the jokes, and sometimes even the personalities were all reminiscent of those good old times.

And I thoroughly enjoyed it all.

The battles were well executed too.

I liked watching them... or rather, reading them.

There are already some characters that I like, which is great.

And all of the funny moments compensated for the characters that weren't so interesting.

Certainly, this manga didn't amaze me to the extent that Bleach did, but it's still a great read.

I'd love to complete the purchase of the series.

I'm very curious to witness Kubo's drawing journey through these books.

Hehe. =)
July 15,2025
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While it may not possess the same level of compelling nature as the Full Metal Alchemist, which is renowned for its numerous fight scenes and engaging dialogue that truly draws readers in, this particular work is still worthy of being read. I have already obtained the second installment from my local library. The story has its own unique charm and elements that keep the reader interested. Although it may not be on par with the highly acclaimed Full Metal Alchemist in terms of action-packed sequences, it compensates in other aspects. The characters are well-developed, and the plot has enough twists and turns to maintain the reader's attention. I am looking forward to delving deeper into the story with the second volume and seeing where it takes me.

July 15,2025
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This was truly awesome!!!

I have a deep affection for both the art and the plot. In this story, we are introduced to the main character (MC), and we come to know about these rings that possess power. The MC desires to obtain all of them.随后, he encounters a young boy who wishes to use the rings to bring back his sister!

I am really fond of this story, and one can observe how there are certain aspects that Tite Kubo employs for his other series. It gives me great pleasure to read this manga and look forward to continuing with the series as well.

The art in this manga is visually captivating, drawing the readers into the story. The plot is engaging, filled with twists and turns that keep one on the edge of their seat. The characters are well-developed, each with their own unique personalities and motives.

Overall, this manga is a great read, and I highly recommend it to all manga enthusiasts.
July 15,2025
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The book truly had some remarkable aspects.

The action sequences were top-notch, filled with excitement and energy that kept me on the edge of my seat. The character interactions were equally engaging, adding depth and dimension to the story.

I was particularly drawn to the interesting plot, which was not only captivating but also on point. It had several moments that made me smile, like Elward's pick pocket skills that led to a comedic situation.

The stage was beautifully set, creating a vivid and immersive world. And let's not forget the weapons! They were really cool, especially Gamma's sword, which had a certain allure.

It was quite interesting to see how Tite Kubo wrote before his famous work Bleach. This story had a lot of potential, and I truly hope that it gets the recognition it deserves.

I'm looking forward to seeing where this story goes and what other surprises it has in store.
July 15,2025
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Thought I'd give this a try,

as Bleach is truly awesome. I really enjoyed it,

even though it's significantly more violent than Bleach.

It's a Western-themed story,

similar in setting to Trigun,

where people are in pursuit of magical items - the Rings of the Dead.

So far, I thought the story was quite interesting

and I liked the characters as well.

I'll probably go ahead and read the other three volumes.

However, I'm really disappointed that Tite Kubo never finished the series.

It would have been great to see how the story would have unfolded and ended.

Nonetheless, the part that I've read so far has been engaging enough to keep me hooked.

I'm looking forward to seeing what else this series has to offer in the remaining volumes.

Maybe there are more exciting plot twists and character developments waiting for me.

Overall, despite the disappointment of it not being completed, I still think it's a worthwhile read.

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