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| Berserk, Volume 17
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Author: Kentaro Miura
Publisher: Dark Horse Books/Digital Manga Publishing
Release Date: 2007-05-30
ISBN-10: 1593077424
ISBN-13: 9781593077426
List Price: $13.95
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Warrior supreme Guts, the Black Swordsman, has seen better days - and more popular - in the kingdom of Midland, a land he once defended as captain of the Band of the Hawk. But the Hawks were betrayed and slaughtered, and now the hyolier-than-thou Holy Iron Chain Knights have captured Guts and plan to whip some repentance into him - literally. But Guts isn't so easily held at bay, at when he manages to escape with the Holy Knights' leader, Farnese, as his hostage, the demons that are drawn to Guts' Brand of Sacrifice are all too willing to show her the teeming darkness in her own soul!
Awesome as usual
| Customer Rating: | This series is the still the greatest. There is not as much action in this volume as others but it moves the plot forward.
There are still some kickass fights though.
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Farnese is awakened to the spirit world...
| Customer Rating: | ...and Guts realizes that while he's been on his quest for vengence, he's left someone near and dear to him to suffer on alone.
This volume starts us off with Guts being held captive by Farnese, Serpico and the Knights of the Holy Chain... the so-called elite order of the Papacy which is filled with sons of nobility. Of course, they're nowhere near as resourceful as Guts, who has his own elf to help him whenever he's in a jam. One kidnapping later and Guts has Farnese hostage with Serpico in hot pursuit... but darkness falls and the demons come out to play. Later, Guts makes a return trip to Godo's smithy for rest and repair only to find Casca is missing.
The mundane world of men is certainly given a dark slant as the corrupt council of cardinals is only interested in politics and money when Farnese is forced to report her failure in capturing the Dark Hawk, the inquisition is in full force killing any of the accused as witches and heretics, and the world is certainly going to pot with Midland being overrun by the Kushan army and plague everywhere. On top of that, though no actual apostles of the Godhand are seen, the spirit world is also in motion as the deformed ghostchild that haunts Guts and Casca appears to warn our vengeful hero.
It is a time between battles as old characters are relagated to supporting roles and new characters are given depth... and new villains are introduced. It is good to see several familiar faces have brief scenes to give a wider view of the darkness that is infecting the land and show that while the world is turning around the axis of a few select characters we know and love/hate, the ripples of effect are wide and far reaching.
The art is standard Miura love with an equal amount of time and detail put into everyone from the high and mighty grand inquistor, to the lowly peasants who dare to challenge him. Be warned, though, in typical Miura style, nudity is NOT taboo... particularly in a scene between Guts and Farnese that would drive a Freudian to fits.
All in all, book 17 is a great volume of character development the fleshes out both the individual motives of many of our characters and gives a greater sense of the politics of the powers that be.
A solid buy recommend, with the caveat that this is NOT a kids book. |
Another bloody romp in Miura's epic fantasy world
| Customer Rating: | Berserk's 17th volume is a fantastic addition to the epic storyline already in motion. The story picks up exactly where the 16th volume leaves off, with no introspection or backstory to get in the way. Guts must free himself from the Holy Iron Chain knights and attempt to reunite with old friends and allies. The plot quickly progresses, and by the end of this volume you are definitely wanting to see what happens next.
If you're this far into the series, you know what to expect in terms of content, and this volume definitely doesn't disappoint. Blood, guts, and nudity are standard issue, as is the series' dark humor and wicked violence levels.
If you are still reading this, just stop. Seriously. I'm done here. Buy this as fast as you possibly can. You'll definitely enjoy it. |
More BERSERK please!
| Customer Rating: | | Berserk, Volume 17 (thankfully) picks up where Volume 16 left off (thank God for no more background stories). Guts kidnaps the leader of the Holy Iron Chain Knights to escape from their camp, while fighting the darkness. There is more character development, as we see Guts' rage stemming from his past experiences with the God Hand, which allows the reader to understand Guts' hatred towards them. **SEMI-SPOILER ALERT** Also it seems that Griffith will be reincarnated into the human-realm, which is exciting! Near the end of the Volume 17, we are introduced to even crazier characters. This is definitely NOT kid's stuff! And I'm glad that there's a graphic novel that is both smart and entertaining, and happens to be for the "older" crowd. My only quip is that these Volumes tend to take a long time to come out! |
Berserk is still the best
| Customer Rating: | | berserk is the best comic ever. but even the best comic ever can get a little off track sometimes....the last couple issues have had a little too much comic relief from guts' elf sidekick. but issue 17 it getting back on the right track. insanesly detailed drawing and viciousness that continues to surprise. and the feeling that something bigger and more unbelievable plotwise is developing. and new mysterious crazy looking bad guys! someone just tell Miura to be careful with the jokes and cuteness. |
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