Gantz G Manga Gets Omnibus Reissue

Dark Horse Drops New GANTZ Spin-off Omnibus

Fans of the celebrated manga series Gantz are in for a treat. Dark Horse, the powerhouse in comic publishing, has unveiled a new omnibus edition of Keita Iizuka and Tomohito Ohsaki’s spin-off, GANTZ:G. Mark your calendars because this thrilling release is slated for September 30.

Return of the Hunting Game

In this gripping tale, death is not the end. Instead, it’s just the beginning of another game. A school bus careens off a bridge, sparking chaos unforeseen. The passengers, a group of bewildered students, awaken in a stark room, face-to-face with a perplexing black sphere. Transitioning from life to death, they become unwilling players in a cosmic hunt. Armed with weapons and clad in uniforms, the stakes are clear. Their mission? Survive encounters with waves of aliens. Victory brings resurrection, but failure means permanent death.

Dark Horse first introduced this electrifying spin-off to English readers through paperback volumes from 2018 to 2019. Anticipation now builds as the omnibus format offers a fresh dive into this dynamic universe.

From Miracle Jump to Omnibus

GANTZ:G, originally known as G-GANTZ, first dazzled audiences in Shueisha’s Miracle Jump in 2015. The series wrapped up with its third volume by March 2017, but its impact lingers. Hiroya Oku’s original Gantz saga, a monumental journey, ran from 2000 to 2013, inspiring a rich legacy. This includes a riveting TV anime, a CGI film, two live-action adaptations in Japan, and two other manga spin-offs.

Dark Horse Comics, ever the harbinger of innovative storytelling, was instrumental in bringing the Gantz experience to North America. The original series saw a resurgence, courtesy of an omnibus reissue commencing in 2018. Meanwhile, Oku’s creative prowess gave rise to the GANTZ:E historical spin-off in collaboration with artist Jin Kagetsu in early 2020.

Hollywood and Digital Ventures

The Gantz universe’s magnetism hasn’t gone unnoticed in Hollywood. November 2021 marked the announcement of a live-action adaptation of the original manga. Tied to Sony Pictures, the film enlists Julius Avery, known for Overlord and Son of a Gun, as its director. Fans await with bated breath for this cinematic adaptation.

Moreover, Gantz has expanded into the digital realm. A new full-color vertical-scrolling edition, titled GANTZ: T, launched on Shueisha’s "Jump TOON" on July 7. This latest venture stands testament to Gantz’s enduring allure across platforms and formats.

Prepare for a journey where life, death, and everything in between harmonize in the world of GANTZ:G. Whether you’re a seasoned fan or new to the fold, this omnibus promises a thrilling experience only Dark Horse can deliver.