Planets – The Best Comics, Graphic Novels, and Manga Books

Part of our ongoing article series highlighting the best Comic Books, Graphic Novels, And Manga.

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Today’s Favorite Comic, Manga, Graphic Novel:

Planets

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Writers, Artists, Illustrators For Book:

Makoto Yukimura

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Description of Book / Series:

In the 2070’s, mankind has established a mining base on the moon and dispatched men to explore Mars. The first manned mission to Jupiter is also in progress. As a result of this interplanetary activity, space debris is increasing and its collection has become a new profession. Hachimaki’s dream is to buy his own spaceship. He thinks he can earn money quickly by joining the crew of the first expedition to Jupiter. Yuri lost his wife in a space travel accident, and became a debris collector out of a desperate desire to discover some remembrance of her. Fee takes great pride in her profession and works very hard, having left behind her husband and young son on earth. In a dark and cruel universe, each of these space junkers grapples with his or her own personal problems

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Planets Volumes/Omnibuses

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Planetes, Volume 1

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Planetes, Volume 2

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Planetes, Volume 3

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Planetes, Volume 4

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Make sure to also check out the other books in our Best Comics/Graphic Novels/Manga Series! Also our “Best Book” articles about:

• The Best Graphic Novels & Comics
• The Best Manga Books Of All-Time

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