Life and death, twists and turns, Tezuka Osamu combines classic heart with the depth and mystery of The Twilight Zone in this beautiful, startling collection. The Crater is a series of horror-inspired, self-containing short stories that show the depravity of mankind in a way only the “god of manga” can. Tales range from the world of nymphs and interdimensional adventures, to deadly spiders on planes and depictions of apocalyptic futures. While some stories loosely connect, each story is its own carefully laid experience. Tezuka will chill readers with dark visages of the world counterpointed with his amazing art style that has influenced fans for decades. Contains the following: Volume 1:

The Bell Rings (鈴が鳴った, Suzu ga Natta, ALT. ENG - The Bell Tolls)

The Man Who Melted (溶けた男, Toketa Otoko, ALT. ENG. - The Man, Evaporated)

The Snowman (雪野郎, Yuki Yaro)

The Purple Bems (紫のベムたち, Murasaki no Bem-tachi, ALT. - The Purple B.E.M.'s)

Sacrifice (生けにえ, Ikenie)

The Two-Headed Snake (双頭の蛇, Soto no Hebi, ALT. ENG.- The Twin-headed Snake)

Volume 2:

Okuchin's Strange Experience (オクチンの奇怪な体験, Okuchin no Kikaina Taiken, ALT. ENG. - Okuchin's -Unwelcome Guest)

Good Fortune (大あたりの季節, Dai Atari no Kisetsu, ALT. ENG. - Winning Season)

Bag Containing the Future (オクチンの大いなる怪盗, Okuchin no Oinaru Kaito, ALT. ENG. - Okuchin's Big Heist)

Two Dramas (二つのドラマ, Futatsu no Drama)

The Mask of Tomoe (巴の面, Tomoe no Men)

The Three Invaders (三人の侵略者, San'nin no Shinryaku-sha, ALT. ENG. - The 3 Intruders)

Volume 3:

The Octagonal House (八角形の館, Hachikakukei no Yakata, ALT. ENG. - Octagon Manor)

Car Racer (風穴, Kazana, ALT. ENG. - Wind Cave)

The Riddle of Brunnel (ブルンネンの謎, Brunnen no Nazo, ALT. ENG. - Brunnen's Enigma)

Sergeant Okuno (墜落機, Tsuiraku-ki, ALT. ENG. - Kamikaze)

The Jumbo (ジャムボ)

The Man on The Crater (クレーターの男, Crater no Otoko, ALT. ENG. - The Crater)