Berserk Deluxe Edition: The Complete Hardcover Collection, Books 1-11

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Guts is a hard character to root for, because he's kind of an awful human being, but the things he's hunting are even worse. Plus, we're given a glimpse of his childhood right at the end of this volume, which helps humanize him a little. This, despite him being almost unstoppable--a trait I normally dislike in a protagonist, but Guts gets the crap beaten out of him so often on the road to victory (and vengeance), that I don't mind it too much here. in Japanese). Hakusensha. Archived from the original on December 19, 2021 . Retrieved December 21, 2021. Berserk Volume 21 TPB". Dark Horse. Archived from the original on August 30, 2012 . Retrieved July 9, 2008. Guts seems like a simplistic, edgy anti-hero at first glance, but he's so much more than that. Guts is one of the greatest characters the fantasy genre has to offer. Sigmund Freud could probably write a novel-length psychological analysis of this severely troubled and broken man. Guts is more complex than he leads people to believe as well. He's not a sociopathic antihero, he's a man that has no choice but to lie to himself to keep his emotions from crushing his spirit and getting innocent people involved with his deadly affairs. He's cruel and harsh for the greater good. It's the only way he can keep himself from going insane and continue to put up a good fight against terrifying creatures that are far stronger than he is. There's a bit of a joke in the Berserk community that says that no matter how bad your life might be, Guts will always have it worse. It's really not that hard to believe after you've read a bit of the series. His life was one big catastrophe literally from the moment he was born.

Berserk Volume 24 TPB". Dark Horse. Archived from the original on August 3, 2013 . Retrieved July 9, 2008. Berserk Volume 25 TPB". Dark Horse. Archived from the original on August 3, 2013 . Retrieved July 9, 2008. Overall an explosive arc that’s equally horrifying and beautiful. It has one of the most satisfying reunions and redemption plots of all time. Berserk Volume 32 TPB". Dark Horse. Archived from the original on June 23, 2009 . Retrieved June 13, 2009.Miura inspired me as well and I regard him for being the person who taught me just how influential, meaningful and life changing art and literature can be when I first read his series over a decade ago. He changed the way I view entertainment and taught me how to appreciate the deeper meanings in everything I experience. The Fantasia arc marked another major turning point of the series. If Lost Children and Conviction were the age of darkness, this was the beginning of the age of misguided light. Griffith changed the world in truly remarkable ways, both fascinating and terrible. See, Berserk is a dark series. Filled with dark themes, and I'm talking Rape, incest, mutilation's, child murder, and much more. So it is NOT for everyone and that's okay. It never really needed to be. Even drawn in the 80's all these years later the art is fantastic. I know this review might feel like it ends without a conclusion, and that's because this Arc ends the same way. We still have 12 more volumes to go, and I have A LOT to say about this manga so if you like to read my rants, don't worry, there will be more. If you don't, I'm so sorry, I don't know what to tell you 🤣

Berserk Deluxe Volume 3 HC". Dark Horse Comics. Archived from the original on October 24, 2020 . Retrieved October 21, 2020. Above is my completely spoiler free review showing my appreciation for this series and its characters. in Japanese). Hakusensha. Archived from the original on December 27, 2017 . Retrieved December 15, 2009. Berserk Deluxe Volume 2 HC". Dark Horse Comics. Archived from the original on October 23, 2020 . Retrieved October 21, 2020. Berserk Volume 6 TPB". Dark Horse. Archived from the original on August 1, 2013 . Retrieved July 9, 2008.

Berserk Volume 23 TPB". Dark Horse. Archived from the original on August 3, 2013 . Retrieved July 9, 2008. in Japanese). Hakusensha. Archived from the original on December 27, 2017 . Retrieved October 12, 2011. Berserk Deluxe Volume 4 HC". Dark Horse Comics. Archived from the original on October 23, 2020 . Retrieved October 21, 2020.

Berserk Volume 35 TPB". Dark Horse. Archived from the original on September 25, 2011 . Retrieved May 5, 2011. The chapters (called "episodes") are since November 26, 1990, also collected by Hakusensha in tankōbon volumes; 42 have been released as of 2023. The volumes are released in English by Dark Horse Comics since October 22, 2003; they are since February 27, 2019, also releasing hardcover editions which each collect multiple volumes. [3] The Japanese volumes were re-released with new cover art starting in 2016, following the rebranding of Hakusensha's Jets Comics imprint as Young Animal Comics. [4] Volumes [ edit ] No. Berserk Volume 13 TPB". Dark Horse. Archived from the original on May 25, 2013 . Retrieved July 9, 2008. This is the arc that has the most in common with Game of Thrones, focusing on personal character dramas rather than constant brutal battles, action and lovecraftian horror being thrown at you left and right. While the battles and action sequences in Berserk are amazing, where it truly shines are its quiet moments of vulnerability where we get to see the most raw, heart-wrenching and introspective emotions of the severely damaged cast of protagonists.in Japanese). Hakusensha. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021 . Retrieved December 21, 2021. Berserk Volume 22 TPB". Dark Horse. Archived from the original on August 3, 2013 . Retrieved July 9, 2008. Berserk Deluxe Volume 12 HC". Dark Horse Comics. Archived from the original on December 21, 2022 . Retrieved July 9, 2022. Berserk Volume 41 TPB". Dark Horse. Archived from the original on December 19, 2022 . Retrieved July 9, 2022. Berserk Volume 27 TPB". Dark Horse. Archived from the original on July 22, 2013 . Retrieved August 16, 2008.

Berserk Volume 26 TPB". Dark Horse. Archived from the original on August 3, 2013 . Retrieved July 9, 2008.Berserk Volume 10 TPB". Dark Horse. Archived from the original on August 3, 2013 . Retrieved July 9, 2008. Berserk Volume 19 TPB". Dark Horse. Archived from the original on August 3, 2013 . Retrieved July 9, 2008. From the very first scene, we are told many things. First, there are demons in this medieval world. Second, Guts is definitely not scared of getting close and *clears throat* personal with them if it means he can kill them.