Appleseed: Deluxe Edition Review
Dark Horse has released Shirow Masamune’s Appleseed in a new Deluxe Edition, combining the original four volumes into an 800-page hardback collection. The release features golden page trim and a ribbon bookmark, with translation work overseen by editor Carl Gustav Horn. Set in 2127, the sci-fi narrative follows former SWAT member Deunan Knute and cyborg Briareos Hecatonchires as they join the ESWAT Team in the city-state of Olympus to combat crime.
The review notes that while the action sequences showcase Masamune’s artistic talents, the plot is often slowed by dense philosophical and political discussions. The edition includes gratuitous fan service, particularly bath scenes involving female characters. Dark Horse is also publishing separate anthologies containing artwork and short stories from Masamune’s career.
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Key facts
- Publisher
- Dark Horse
- Format
- Hardback
- Pages
- Over 800
- Editor
- Carl Gustav Horn
Tags
- #Appleseed
- #Crime
- #Cyberpunk
- #Dark Horse
- #Sci-Fi
- #Shirow Masamune
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