Gin Tama Shonen Jump Advanced Volume 1

Volume 1 of Shonen Jump Advanced's Gin Tama manga / graphic novel by Hideaki Sorachi in great condition - an interesting read! From Publishers Weekly: "Talk about a high concept that's perfect for the Shonen Jump line of adventure comics: samurais versus aliens. In this book, aliens invaded Edo-era Japan and outlawed the samurai way of life. Centuries later, Gin Tama is a renegade ronin, who does various odd jobs to help his friend Shin get his family dojo back in business. The chapters are actually much more character-based than one would expect from such a far-out idea. The theme of not letting traditions die in the face of changes in society is presented by Gin and Shin holding onto the samurai way while the rest of Edo gives way to alien decadence. Not only is there some food for thought in the book, the adventures can actually be pretty funny. Characters occasionally break the fourth wall. In the first chapter, when Shin asks why Gin held off attackers for only one page, Gin confesses that's still a lot for a manga artist to draw." Comes from a smoke free home.