Unico: Lost (Volume 3): An Original Manga

by Samuel Sattin, Osamu Tezuka (Created by), Gurihiru (Illustrator)

Overview

Unico's friends race to save him from the evil goddess Venus!

Lost and alone in a windswept desert, Unico seeks help from the Fey queen Titania. But danger lurks. The goddess Venus and the monstrous hunter, Iver, remain bent on destroying Unico. Meanwhile, Starrow, a celestial scientist, trains Unico's friends, the cats Chloe and Toast, to travel across time and space. But can they reach Unico before Venus does?

Conceived anew by Eisner-nominated author Samuel Sattin and Eisner-winning artist team Gurihiru, and developed in collaboration with Tezuka Productions, Unico: Lost is the third volume in a groundbreaking reboot of a beloved manga by Astro Boy creator Osamu Tezuka, the "God of Manga." With striking full-color artwork and reading left to right in the Western comics style to match the original manga, UNICO is a brilliant series featuring storytelling at its best. Join Unico on an unforgettable journey!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781546111214
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	07/07/2026
Series:	Unico Awakening
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Osamu Tezuka (1928-1989) was a visionary Japanese cartoonist, animator, and film producer. His prolific output, pioneering techniques, and innovative redefinitions revolutionized Japanese comics and anime and he is often honored as the "God of Manga."
Samuel Sattin is an American writer. His books include the Eisner-nominated Buzzing, Side Quest, The Silent End, and (as co-author) both A Kid's Guide to Anime & Manga and The Essential Anime Guide: 50 Iconic Films, Standout Series, and Cult Masterpieces. He has also adapted the Academy Award-nominated films WolfWalkers, Song of the Sea, and The Secret of Kells to the graphic novel format. He graduated with an MFA in comics from the California College of the Arts and works as a studio writer for Schulz Creative Associates, aka Snoopy Central. Samuel resides with his wife in San Francisco, and travels frequently to Japan.
Gurihiru is an Eisner Award-winning illustration team based out of Saitama, Japan. Though widely known for their work in American comics, they also work in games, manga, and anime in Japan. Their clients include Disney Japan, Nintendo, Square Enix, Tsuburaya Production, and many others. Major works include It's Jeff, Superman Smashes the Klan, Gwenpool, The Unstoppable Wasp, and Spider-Man & Venom: Double Trouble.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for Unico: Hunted:

"The storyline is highly energetic, and the bright, dynamic frames and varied layouts will sustain readers' interest... Captivating storytelling." -- Kirkus Reviews

"My 11-year-old son stole this manga book from me -- it's that good. Samuel Sattin has finally finished the story of Unico, the beloved character that the 'godfather of manga' Osamu Tezuka left behind -- the result is enchanting." -- Lucy Bannerman, The Times

Praise for Unico: Awakening:

"A spellbinding masterpiece." -- Dav Pilkey, #1 bestselling creator of Dog Man

"The modern setting, dramatic paneling, and mood-oriented ­palettes bolster the weight of Unico's helpful and heroic deeds... A reimagining of a beloved classic that will ­appeal to fans of heartfelt ­adventure manga and works like She-Ra and the Princesses of Power. An ideal series to help fill the middle grade manga demand." -- School Library Journal

"With a careful balance of slow beats and whimsical action, Unico: Awakening builds alluring characters and keeps the suspenseful moments coming." -- Anime Corner

"Plenty of action and outsized baddies keep the excitement level high... The jewel-toned palette and creatively varied panel shapes sustain a high level of visual interest." -- Kirkus Reviews

"With all the energy of an animated cartoon, Gurihiru's eye-catching, cinematic art in a lush color palette offers excellent character design... the epic stakes, rampant magic, and manga feel will likely give this wide appeal." -- Booklist

"With incredible artwork and storytelling, this is a mesmerizing fantasy adventure you won't be able to put down!" -- ImaginationSoup.net, Best Middle Grade Books of 2024

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