Manga Jam #44: Osamu Tezuka's Phoenix Vol 2 and Vol 4
Details
Note: you will need to get Volume 2 and Volume 4, we are NOT reading any additional volumes, though if you decide to read more, please go ahead but be careful about spoilers!
For this manga jam we are reading 2 stories from Osamu Tezuka's (手塚 治虫) epic Phoenix (火の鳥) saga which is a series of independent yet interlinked stories about life, death, humanity and the cosmos as represented by a constantly reborn Phoenix whose blood is said to grant immortality:
Volume 2 - Future (未来編): is set from the year 3404 to the infinite beyond, and concerns the decline of a humanity that lives in underground cities and is overly reliant on computer technology. Future is an excellent introduction to the mythology of the series.
Volume 4 - Karma (鳳凰編): is a story set in the Nara Period (specifically 750-752 AD) concerning a competition to build the Great Buddha Statue. 2 people are chosen as finalists, one an outcast who is missing an arm and atoning for horrific crimes he committed when he was younger and another a pure nobleman and Buddhist monk who wishes to reach the peak of enlightenment through his craft. Volume 4 is generally thought of as the best of the series.
What is Manga Jam?
Manga Jam typically meets on second Sundays to discuss a selected work of manga and its international relevance. This event is suitable for attendees 18+ with any level of manga knowledge or experience. We recommend reading the entire selection beforehand – spoilers guaranteed!
Getting the Comic
Our sponsor Challenger's Comics + Conversation (1845 N Western Ave) stocks our monthly Manga Jam selection for 20% off!
This comic may be difficult to come by especially volume 4, please note that there are ebook versions here:
and here:
About the Location
This private office seats 10 people comfortably, and is wheelchair accessible. Food is okay. Ring the driveway doorbell, mention you're here for AnimeChicago and take a seat in the Writer's Room. Please do not disturb our officemates.
Getting There
Street parking is available. Public transit options include #9 Ashland bus and #73 Armitage bus. It's a 15-minute walk from the CTA Armitage Brown Line station and 2-minute walk from the Clybourn Metra station on the Union Pacific North and Northwest lines.
Attendance Policy
Please note our three strikes policy for No Shows and cancellations within 6 hours of the event. You may RSVP for two additional guests. Arrivals who have not RSVP'd cannot be guaranteed a seat, but there may be room available.