Considered to be the author's most iconic work, Devilman has created certain standards for works to come after it and could be considered a pioneer in that respect. However, it is questionable how well can it cope with the tastes of today and not be cast aside as a mere superheroic work with horror elements.
One of the weakest and probably most prominent aspects is its artwork; which could repel readers immediately. However, there is more than meets the eye in this clunky and out-of-place cartoon-ish style. Emotional overtones simply ooze out of panels, while anatomical accuracy is sacrificed for the sake of distorted depictions ...
Alternative TitlesSynonyms: Devilman: The Classic Collection Japanese: デビルマン InformationType: Manga Volumes: 5 Chapters: 53 Status: Finished Published: Jun 11, 1972 to Jun 24, 1973 Demographic: Shounen Serialization: Shounen Magazine (Weekly) Authors: Nagai, Go (Story & Art) StatisticsScore: 8.051 (scored by 23,345 users) 1 indicates a . Ranked: #6692 2 based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #296 Members: 54,451 Favorites: 3,348 Resources |
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