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Mobile Suit Gundam: THE ORIGIN 8: Operation Odessa

by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko (Adapter), Yoshiyuki Tomino (Creator), Hajime Yatate (Creator) Format: Hardcover
4.9 out of 5 stars (239)
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The biggest name in Japanese science fiction—Gundam—returns with one of its creators retelling its origins 25 years after the series debuted. Caught in the crossfire of a space civil war, teenager Amuro Ray accidentally finds a new mobile weapon—the RX-78 Gundam.

In the eighth volume of Gundam: THE ORIGIN, readers are sent back to the war at hand. The White Base continues to be chased across the Earth by Zeon forces. The story shifts away from the jungles and deserts of the Americas, moving into much more urban settings in Europe.
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  1. Book 8 of 12
    Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin
  2. Print length
    460 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Vertical Comics
  5. Publication date
    December 16, 2014
  6. Grade level
    10 - 12
  7. Reading age
    14 - 17 years
  8. Dimensions
    6.3 x 1.34 x 8.27 inches
  9. ISBN-10
    9781939130686
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1939130686
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About the Author

Hokkaido native Yoshikazu Yasuhiko (1947-) is a Japanese animator and manga artist. His career as a character designer has spanned over four decades, creating famed characters for such anime as Super Atragon, Brace Raideen, and the widely known Mobile Suit Gundam. Considered a pivotal player in mecha and sci-fi anime, Yasuhiko's characters, stories and illustrations are unmistakable in their style and serve as timeless examples as pioneers of manga and animation in Japan.

Yasuhiko began his career as an animator in Osama Tezuka's Mushi Productions, and later on decided to go freelance to work for a number of animation productions for both film and television. In the late 70's, Yasuhiko would turn his attention to the world of comics, as he has since penned nearly two dozen titles since.

In 1981 he was awarded the Nebula Award by the Japanese Sci-Fi Association.
In 1990 his work Namuji won the Japan Comic Artist Association Grand Prize
And in 2000 he took the Japan Media Arts Award for Best Comic with his title A Revolutionary Dog.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1939130689
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vertical Comics
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 16, 2014
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 460 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781939130686
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1939130686
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.39 pounds
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14 - 17 years
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.3 x 1.34 x 8.27 inches
  • Book 8 of 12 ‏ : ‎ Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 10 - 12
  • Best Sellers Rank: #162,389 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
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  • Cagliostro81
    5 out of 5 stars
    We now return to your regularly scheduled One Year War
    Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2014
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    After an excellent three volume flashback to the origins of the One Year War we pick up where we left off in volume five, with the White Base headed towards Operation Odessa. The changes from the original anime as aways help the story make more sense (less seemingly hopping randomly around the globe and the plot flows better for it). The casualties mount on both sides as the war grinds on and touches everyone in some way. Even M'Quve gets a moment to shine, and it's glorious. The use of Solders of Sorrow is also a nice touch.

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    Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2020
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    Just as good as the rest I remember seeing lots of this unfild in the anime but wasn't as interested in it as I was while reading it.

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    Just as good as the rest I remember seeing lots of this unfild in the anime but wasn't as interested in it as I was while reading it.

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    This is a great part of the collection- The Gundam fights in this ...
    Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2015
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    Getting back to the main story, we finly catch up with Bright, Sayla, and Amro. This is a great part of the collection- The Gundam fights in this volume make up for the last three past arc volumes. We'll see Zakus, Doms, and decisive battles! You don't want to miss this one.

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    Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2020
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    La mejor edición de este manga hasta la fecha, recomendado, un nuevo tomo para mi colección.

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    Yove the series

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    Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2019
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    I absolutely love this series and it’s fantastic to know the backstory

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    Favorite volume so far get it this is the best form of the original series which was probably the best gundam slash best mech show imo.

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    its Gundam the origin of everything and its going very interesting part and how amuro grows up into fighting more and more

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    Fantastic condition on arrival. Very much recommend this for any Gundam fan!

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    I now understand why Gundam is considered legendary
    Reviewed in Japan on August 9, 2022
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    There are not many lines in this volume, but the fact that Zeon’s forces ware vanquished for now was conveyed well.

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