Andromeda Stories, Volume 1
"Takemiya is one of Japan’s revered 49ers for a reason. She knows how to tell a story with her art, bringing out the subtlest of emotions and dramatic moments. From the opening pages when the winged goddess is brooding over the Cosmic Egg with sword-bearing angels in attendance, you know you’re looking at something special."-Manga Life"Intended for young adult readers, this is a satisfying, classic story with stylish old-fashioned artwork. Takemiya's art flows well and is full of colorful details: the weird landscapes look like 1970s fantasy illustration or rock album covers, the costumes are sumptuous, and the silent mechanical invaders are mysterious and chilling." -Otaku USA“I fell in love with the clockwork body snatchers and space opera storytelling she employs.” -Same Hat Blog“There’s scarcely another title out there, new or old, that shoots this high and this far with its vision, so pick this up.” -Anime Advanced Media Network“Any first volume is hard to judge, but based on the potential of the story, the historical place of the creator, and Vertical’s excellent publishing record for manga, this volume is recommended for all manga collections.” -Library Journal"May be the best manga I've read all year. A+," -Comics-and-more.blogspot.com