NOiSE Vol. 1

I prefer the main BLAME! volumes, but if you are looking for more from that world this is a good, short read.

Very nice relaxing read, not very dialogue heavy however the art is absolutely incredible and creepy. Also very badass and sort of cryptic, leaves you thinking about several things. Yet satisfying.

After reading the original BLAME series, this follow up from the same world was no disappointment. It's quick, but not lacking in detail. There are some backup materials that show the artists early work, which was really interesting to see, his art has evolved so much. Not much on plot, but more of a dream sequence, much like BLAME in that way. No convoluted blather like in many manga where they try to explain all the minutia of the politics, or history of the world or characters. No, it's just panel after panel of a character descending into the bowels of a labyrinthine cybernetic world, with creepy adversaries, and lots of unanswered meaning. I love this guy's designs and the pacing of the story. But... okay, yeah... it's pure eye and brain candy.

I received my book ahead of the schedule delivery. The book was excellently packed and sealed to ensure absolutely no damage happened to it. The book was in absolutely perfect condition.

I like this manga in terms of its plot, graphic design, style, gore and eloquent action; the only drawback for me exists in small sized pages and format. I wish NOiSE was as big as Blame! Master Edition, so all readers could enjoy more every tiny visual detail of this small masterpiece.

It a great prequel to the BLAME series and I've come be a fan of this artist from his Knights of Sidonia series. This dark future of mankind's search of A.I. to improve it's technical advancement but goes horribly wrong!

Dark science fiction as only Tsutomu Nihei can bring you. Stands pretty well on its own without Blame!, but I'm sure it would make more sense with Blame! under your wing. Or not, Nihei's minmalist writing does often make you fill in the blanks by yourself, so who knows. I guess I'll know when I finish Blame!

Starting with Blame, I really love the stark graphic design of Tsutomu Nihei’s drawings in his various manga. The contrast between the positive and negative space never ceases to amaze me. The art enhances the story.

This graphic novel is a perfect addition to the BLAME! franchise and maintains the atmosphere and illustration quality of the rest of the series! However it does require some prior understanding of the rest of the series and so may not be a friendly entry into the series for newcomers.This issue aside the story is compelling and gives the reader a great insight into BLAME! And its history.

So pumped to actually get my hands on a physical english copy of this!! LOVE this story, it really connects some big dots in the blame/ biomega universe. Arrived safe and sound in great shape exactly as described. Couldn’t be happier!

Zeer indrukwekkend getekende manga.. chaotisch en duister. Alles wat je hoopt dat het is. Heb eerst Abara gelezen dat is zijn ultieme meesterwerk. Toen blame gezien en nu deze prequel. Het is geniaal

What a great graphic novel.I really love the art style and the story is just stunning.Pretty short for this price but it catched me.

Si vous aimez Tsutomu Nihei, Noise est un très bon manga, autant pour l'histoire que pour les dessins.J'aurai bien mis 4 ou 5 étoiles, mais cette édition anglaise laisse à désirer étant donné la qualité du papier et le prix.