Arakawa, Hiromu, 1973-

Fullmetal alchemist. vol. 1 / Full metal alchemist. [story and art by] Hiromu Arakawa ; [English adaptation, Egan Loo ; translation, Akira Watanabe ; touch-up at & lettering, Wayne Truman]. - San Francisco, Calif. : Viz Media, [2013], c2002. - 179 p. : chiefly col. ill. ; 19 cm. - Viz graphic novel. . - Viz graphic novel. .

Translation of: Hagane no Renkinjutsushi. First published in Japan in 2002 by Square Enix Co., Ltd."--P. facing t.p. "The original manga behind the hit anime and video game series"--P. [4] of cover. "Action"--Cover. "This book reads from right to left"--Cover p. 4.

Two alchemists -- Price of life -- Mining town -- Battle on the train -- Extra -- Preview.

As young boys, Edward & Alphonse Elric dabbled in alchemy to try to resurrect their dead mother. As a result, Ed lost one arm and one leg, while Al lost his entire body and had his spirit sealed into a suit of armor. Now, they are searching for the fabled Philosopher's Stone to restore what they've lost.

Rated: T for teen, 13+.

9781591169208 (pbk.) 1591169208 (pbk.) 1417700017 (hbk.)

782009223535 00999


Brothers--Japan--Comic books, strips, etc.--Juvenile fiction.
Comic books, strips, etc.--Japan.--Juvenile fiction.
Brothers--Comic books, strips, etc.--Juvenile fiction.
Alchemy--Comic books, strips, etc.--Juvenile fiction.


Graphic novels.
Fantasy comics.
Young adult fiction.

PN6790.J33 / A73 2005

741.59