Battle Angel Alita
Last Order: Angel’s Duty, Vol. 9
Originally published in September 2007, this graphic novel is the Engish version of “Gunnm Last Order”.
From the back of the book and the Viz web site: A sophisticated science fiction tale packed with action, black humor, and philosophical, historical, and cultural references!
Our heroine, beautiful cyborg Alita, has finally penetrated the center of Melchizedek, the supercomputer who is holding her friend Lou’s brain hostage. There she is transfixed by a vivid vision of the undead life of Caerula. As the waking dream continues to unfold, Alita learns the secret behind the origin of the Scrapyard where she was reborn, humanity’s journey to the stars, and the awesome responsibility that has been entrusted to her…
Rating: T+ for OLDER TEENS
Volume 9
Reading Style: R to L (Japanese Style)
Length: 208 pages
Dimensions: 5 x 7 1/2
ISBN: 1421521644
