Umezu Kazuo: Big Sakka - Kyuukyoku no Tanpenshuu

Big Comic 45th anniversary commemorative project

First published in 1968, Big Comic celebrates its 45th anniversary in 2013. To commemorate this milestone, we have compiled a collection of carefully selected short stories—chosen from the adult-oriented works created in the late 1960s and early 1970s—by eight of the magazine’s “big-name” authors who contributed to its inaugural issues. In January 2013, two volumes—Osamu Tezuka and Shigeru Mizuki—were published simultaneously. The series will continue with one volume per month, featuring Fujiko F. Fujio, Sanpei Shirato, Fujiko Fujio A, Kazuo Umezu, Shotaro Ishinomori, and Takao Saito. Starting with entertainment for children and expanding its readership to include young adults and adults, the origins of manga’s appeal—now beloved worldwide—can be found right here! The sixth volume features none other than the genius himself: Kazuo Umezu. From horror manga to razor-sharp short stories that stare directly at the darker side of humanity, all the way to explosive comedy… this volume condenses the appeal of a body of work with a dazzling range.

(Source: Shogakukan, translated)

1. Rousoku (ロウソク)
2. Me (目)
3. Dali no Otoko (ダリの男)
4. Zankoku no Ichiya (残酷の一夜)
5. Natsu no Owari (夏の終わり)
6. Kubi (首)
7. Mimi (耳)
8. Yubi (指)
9. Door no Mukou (ドアの向こう)
10. Okikuro no (お菊ろの)