Under the Air
(Author) Osamu TezukaFrom science fiction, historical fiction, to contemporary drama, Under the Air includes a variety of tales that depict the duality of man--good and evil; loving and violent. An injured white-supremacist struggles with the fact that he was brought back to life by a black organ donor; a young man in the wild west seeks revenge for his father's murder; an escaped convict holds a family hostage in a cave that causes hallucinations; the only two survivors of a nuclear apocalypse dare to explore the outside world--Tezuka's characters are put to the test when the delicate balance of their minds are disrupted, discovering something dark hidden deep within themselves.
Osamu Tezuka
Osamu Tezuka was a pioneering Japanese manga artist and animator, often referred to as the "God of Manga." His most famous work is "Astro Boy," a groundbreaking series that revolutionized the genre. Tezuka's unique blend of humor, action, and social commentary paved the way for modern manga and anime.
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