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Genres
Action, Comedy, Seinen, Fantasy, Psychological, Drama, Sci-Fi, Horror, Mature
Summary
- This collection of short stories is an homage to Hitoshi Iwaaki's horror classic 'Parasyte'
- Contemporary Mangaka reimagines Iwaaki's gritty story of an alien infestation threatening humankind
- Different styles and genres by some of the best current artists make for a thrilling compilation
Description
They look like us. They feed on us. They’re parasites – alien creatures with one directive: take human form via a host and destroy the human race from within. First seen in Hiroshi Iwaaki’s classic science fiction horror manga Parasyte, these terrifying creatures are revisited and reinvented in 12 brand-new stories drawn by some of today’s greatest shonen and seinen manga artists. But no matter who they choose as their hosts – from militia men to the seemingly sweet elderly – one thing is for certain: no one is safe from the parasites…
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Other Facts
Published
Sep 25, 2014 to Mar 25, 2016
Serialization
Afternoon
Original Publisher
Kodansha
English Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Where to read
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