Dogs: Prelude: Prelude

I picked this volume up after reading Dogs: Bullets & Carnage vol.1 and still find myself wanting more to this darkly humorous saga. Prelude does a great job of giving us just enough backstory while leaving plenty still to unfold. The tragic life of a mafia enforcer, the Stockholm syndrome infused training of a swordswoman, and more on the exploits of mysterious Hiene and eight-pack-a-day Badou. Good read for the kiss-kiss, bang-bang fanatics.

I picked up this manga the other day and was sucked into the storyline. The art is beautiful, the characters have depth and are interesting. I can't wait to read the next volume!

This is an excellent book that is sure to make anyone eager to read the rest of the series. It has it all--crisp and detailed art, lots of bloody action, a twisted plot that takes place in underground "Europe," plus unique and likable characters that you can't help but feel attached to. The most interesting aspect of this series is that the story is told through four main characters: a former mob assassin, an information broker, a stray medical experiment, and a blade maiden set on revenge. The prologue is designed to help the reader get familiar with the characters' personalities and what they are capable--or incapable--of handling in a world ruled by weapons, drugs, and corruption. Next in the series: Dogs: Bullets and Carnage, volume 1