One Hundred Tales Daria Bogdańska “I read this in July

“I read this in July

a dyspeptic alcoholic who is stuck in his life

some is grim

densely illustrated allegorical tale that echoes back to us from ancient times

with Molotov cocktails flying and fellow students disappearing for hours and returning with bruises

One Hundred Tales Daria Bogdańska “I read this in JulyBy Osamu Tezuka. Published by Ablaze Manga. Softcover, 208 pages, B&W, 2023 (originally published in Japanese in 1971) An adaptation of the Faust legend as a samurai period piece. Ichirui Hanri is an ordinary accountant servicing his lord. Though innocent, he is sentenced to death by hara kiri after being entangled in a power struggle. A witch named Sudama appears and offers Hanri three wishes in exchange for his soul. Hanri accepts. Is it worth it?