Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 8 (Fullmetal Alchemist, #8)

by Hiromu Arakawa

Hiromu Arakawa (Illustrator)

Alchemy: the mystical power to alter the natural world; something between magic, art and science. When two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, dabbled in this power to grant their dearest wish, one of them lost an arm and a leg…and the other became nothing but a soul locked into a body of living steel. Now Edward is an agent of the government, a slave of the military-alchemical complex, using his unique powers to obey orders…even to kill. Except his powers aren't unique. The world has been ravaged by the abuse of alchemy. And in pursuit of the ultimate alchemical treasure, the Philosopher's Stone, their enemies are even more ruthless than they are…

• ISBN10: 1421504596
• ISBN13: 9781421504599
• Publish Date: 5 May 2009
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 200
• Language: English

Reviews

[celinenyx]

Love where the story is going. It's getting more complex with every volume, and I like how we're learning more about Führer King Bradley. The art style has been improving a lot lately, and I like how we're seeing the characters age, without them losing their charm.

[inlibrisveritas]

This is definitely an awesome series! I really wasn't expecting what happened toward the beginning and middle of this one! And seeing how fast Ed manages to mangle that auto-mail so quickly I really don't blame Winry at all for her outbursts (I use to hate them in the show).