Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 8
Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 8 book cover

Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 8

Paperback – Illustrated, July 18, 2006

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Price
$9.99
Format
Paperback
Pages
200
Publisher
VIZ Media LLC
Publication Date
ISBN-13
978-1421504599
Dimensions
5 x 0.7 x 7.5 inches
Weight
6 ounces

Description

About the Author Born in Hokkaido, Japan, Hiromu Arakawa first attracted attention in 1999 with her award-winning manga Stray Dog . Her series Fullmetal Alchemist was serialized from 2001 to 2010 with a story that spanned 27 volumes and became an international critical and commercial success, receiving both the Shogakukan Manga Award and Seiun Award and selling over 70 million copies worldwide. Fullmetal Alchemist has been adapted into anime twice, first as Fullmetal Alchemist in 2003 and again as Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood in 2009. The series has also inspired numerous films, video games and novels.

Features & Highlights

  • Breaking the laws of nature is a serious crime!
  • In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. Equipped with mechanical “auto-mail” limbs, Edward becomes a state alchemist, seeking the one thing that can restore his and his brother’s bodies...the legendary Philosopher’s Stone.The raid on the Devil's Nest becomes a slaughter, as government troops--led by the Führer President himself, King Bradley--exterminate the half-human forces of the Homunculus Greed. But will Ed and Al survive the battle unchanged? As Greed is sent to meet his maker, foreign travelers arrive in Amestris, having crossed the great desert from the eastern country of Xing. Their names are Mei and Ling, and they've come for the Philosopher's Stone...and a secret even the Elric brothers never imagined...

Customer Reviews

Rating Breakdown

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Most Helpful Reviews

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Flawed Release of a Good Story

Fullmetal Alchemist is arguably one of the best titles out right now, and the story in this particular volume is when it starts to really take off. The only problem, and the one I knocked a star off because of, is the fact that Viz decided to quietly censor the content of this book for religious imagery, a fact they do not mention in this release. It's a relatively minor edit, but stains an otherwise perfect release.
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Masterpiece

A must have for any FMA fan. The original source material of the hit anime. I really recommend it for any manga fan.
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Line in the spine

[[VIDEOID:a5c0fe402a98e07e50d3d51f78417805]] It’s not bad but I’m a small bit disappointed. Still a good product since it didn’t damaged the actual pages.
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The story just gets better

The big battle wraps up as we discover the Fuhrer President King Bradley (no, they don't explain how he can be Fuhrer, President, and King all at the same time) seems to be part of the grand conspiracy revolving around the Philosopher's Stone. Other dots are starting to connect as the story goes on. To give the story a twist, some people show up from the country of Xing. A large desert separates the Xing from the lands Bradley controls, so only people on serious missions cross the wasteland. Both of the new visitors want the same thing--to become immortal by using the Philosopher's Stone.

The story is getting more interesting as it goes along. I'm still having a great time and will read more.

Recommended.
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... 3-13 for my brother for christmas and he absolutely loved them!

Got 3-13 for my brother for christmas and he absolutely loved them!
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loved it!

Christmas gift, loved it!
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Five Stars

very good
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xmas gift

my son will love this! it is for Xmas and he's going to be so excited! thank you so much!
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Perfect!

This manga series is in my top 10. Love the story and character development. The book came in great condition and very quickly.
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excellent!

The book was just as described and an excellent deal! Thank you very much, we will be sure to come back for more!

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