Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt Vol. 24
Release Date: July 30, 2024
Price: 1,155 Yen (regular edition)
/ 2,970 Yen (limited edition)
The highly anticipated Volume 24 of "Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt" is set to release on July 30th, 2024, promising fans an immersive continuation of the epic saga. This latest entry in the manga comes in two editions: the regular edition priced at 1,155 Yen and the limited edition, priced at 2,970 Yen.
In this latest chapter, the action shifts to a direct encounter between Io and Daryl following the deployment of the Solar Ray, which escalates the conflict between the Earth Federation and the South Seas Alliance. Karla, driven by a desire for vengeance against Zeon, plots a betrayal that could exacerbate the situation. Meanwhile, Daryl, inheriting Levan Fuu's legacy, is determined to rectify the situation, while Io returns with his new companion, Callisto, to prepare for another mission. This sets up a last battle between Io and Daryl in the debris-filled void. The chapter contains full-color pages that capture the essence of "Thunderbolt" through exciting fight sequences and major plot developments.
Limited Edition Highlights:
The limited version of Volume 24 has a variety of exclusive content aimed at die-hard fans. It features full-color pages and a special colorful cover illustration book curated by Yasuo Otagaki. This collection includes 30 selected cover illustrations from the series' first hundred chapters, each carefully picked to enhance the reader's immersion in the Thunderbolt universe.
Special Features:
- Colored Cover Illustration Book: Compiled by Otagaki, this book presents a stunning array of cover illustrations, each vividly colored by illustrator umegrafix. These illustrations not only capture pivotal moments but also symbolize the dramatic evolution of the series.
- Special Storage Box: The limited edition is presented in a special storage box designed to preserve and showcase the newly drawn illustrations in grand style, preserving its importance and collectible nature.
Editor's Insight:
Yasuo Otagaki, the series' creator, expressed his approach to cover illustrations, stating, "When drawing the cover illustrations, I aim to enhance the reader's experience by capturing moments just before the main story unfolds or scenes that embody the essence of the drama." This commitment to storytelling through artwork underscores the significance of the limited edition's colored cover illustration book.
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