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Pluto… Sahad… Goji… Abullah… Mysterious figures somehow involved with the serial murders of the great robots of the world. Europol's top robot detective Gesicht has been put on the case, and he's mere steps away from discovering the horrifying truth behind the killer and his motives… Little does he realize that he's also steps away from discovering a horrifying truth of his own… Masterfully crafted science fiction and suspense at its best! In an ideal world where man and robots coexist, someone or something has destroyed the powerful Swiss robot Mont Blanc. Elsewhere a key figure in a robot rights group is murdered. The two incidents appear to be unrelated...except for one very conspicuous clue - the bodies of both victims have been fashioned into some sort of bizarre collage complete with makeshift horns placed by the victims' heads. Interpol assigns robot detective Gesicht to this most strange and complex case - and he eventually discovers that he too, as one of the seven great robots of the world, is one of the targets. Collects chapters 40 through 47.
A brilliant robot detective hunts a serial killer targeting his own kind, only to uncover a conspiracy that threatens the fragile peace between humans and robots. Gesicht, a highly advanced robot detective for Europol, is assigned to investigate the murders of powerful robots, including the Swiss robot Mont Blanc and a robot rights activist. As he delves deeper into the case, he discovers a pattern of bizarre collages left at the crime scenes and realizes that he himself, as one of the seven great robots, is a potential target. The investigation forces Gesicht to confront not only the external threat but also a horrifying truth about his own existence and the world he inhabits.
The series is widely praised for its masterful blend of science fiction and suspense, drawing comparisons to classic detective stories. Readers and critics often highlight Naoki Urasawa's intricate plotting and compelling character development, particularly Gesicht's internal struggles. The narrative's exploration of themes such as artificial intelligence, prejudice, and the nature of humanity resonates deeply. The meticulous world-building and the gradual reveal of the conspiracy contribute to a gripping and thought-provoking reading experience.
Page Count:
200
Publication Date:
2009-01-01
ISBN-10:
1421527219
ISBN-13:
9781421527215
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