The Ghost in the Shell 1 Deluxe Edition

(Preview Edition for NetGalley)

by Shirow Masamune

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Book 1 of The Ghost in the Shell Deluxe

Pub Date 21 Feb 2017 | Archive Date 26 Jul 2026

Kodansha Comics

Comics & Graphic Novels | Entertainment & Pop Culture | Sci Fi & Fantasy

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Description

NEW HARDCOVER DELUXE EDITION! Now a major motion picture!
Definitive new edition supervised by creator Shirow Masamune
In the original, right-to-left format with Japanese sound effects for the first time!
Released simultaneously with deluxe editions of The Ghost in the Shell 1.5 and 2

Deep into the twenty-first century, the line between man and machine has been blurred as humans rely on the enhancement of mechanical implants and robots are upgraded with human tissue. In this rapidly converging landscape, cyborg superagent Major Motoko Kusanagi is charged to track down the craftiest and most dangerous terrorists and cybercriminals, including "ghost hackers" who are capable of exploiting the human/machine interface and reprogramming humans to become puppets to carry out the hackers' criminal ends.

A Note From the Publisher

This is a ~100 page preview of the 352-page first manga volume.

Advance Praise

"Ghost in the Shell is one of my favorite stories." -Steven Spielberg

"A stunning work of speculative fiction." -James Cameron

“This is a work of profound and melancholic beauty; every bit as essential in the 21st century as it was in the 20th.” –Telegraph

"Ghost in the Shell is one of my favorite stories." -Steven Spielberg

"A stunning work of speculative fiction." -James Cameron

“This is a work of profound and melancholic beauty; every bit as...

Marketing Plan

In honor of The Ghost in the Shell debuting a brand new anime adaptation this summer, Kodansha will be undertaking a number of promotions to celebrate one of the most iconic manga series of all time! For reviewers who have never read the series, this is your perfect opportunity to check out this first ~100 pages for yourself!