Kaiki Romanesque Gekiga: Skull Man
- 怪奇ロマネスク劇画 スカルマン THE SKULL MAN
- The Skull Man
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Synopsis
When the looming Cold War shrouded Japan, mysterious murders were reported there. The suspect was a man with a skull-like helmet and a cape and clothing as black as the inside of a grave. Accompanied by a shape-shifting beast named Garo, the Skull Man terrified Japanese society—without giving the people a clear reason why. (Source: MU)
Publication notes
Skull Man was one of manga's first anti-heroes, someone who would sacrifice the lives of innocents in his quest for vengeance. While the TV series Kamen Rider (Masked Rider) was still in development, Ishinomori, who created that series with producer Toru Hirayama, made this manga as his own personal version, which the producers at Toei Company Ltd. used as the basis for the show. Several changes in content were made, as this 100-page one-shot story was too dark and gruesome (even cerebral) for a children's show. (Source: Wikipedia)
Published
Jan 1970
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- #20255
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Skull Man19 fan favoritesExternal profileA mysterious man in skull-shaped mask making appearances in Ōtomo City and rumored to have been killing numerous victims in the city, especially those roaming at night.
Tatsuo Kagura1 fan favoritesExternal profileBorn Ryusei Chisato, he was the child of two scientists of nearly supernatural intelligence. His parents were murdered, but he was saved by his companion, the shapeshifter Garo. He was raised by his foster parents, the Kaguras. Tatsuo spent his life searching for his parents' murderer, to take revenge. He discovered that it was his grandfather, Kogetsu Chisato, who had his parents. Chisato then set fire to his mansion, intending to kill himself, Tatsuo, and Tatsuo's sister Maya. Tatsuo survived, and continues his battle against crime and corruption. No voice actors have been added to this character. Help improve our database by searching for a voice actor, and adding this character to their roles .
