Kamen Rider 3

仮面ライダー [Kamen Rider] #3

by Shōtarō Ishinomori

“Kamen Rider es a día de hoy todo un icono de la cultura popular japonesa y uno de los responsables de la cultura de superhéroes propia del Japón” “A través de este manga que tienes en las manos puedes empezar a adentrarte en el fabuloso mundo de los henshin heroes de la mano del mejor guía posible: ISHInoMORI SHOTARO” Oriol Estrada Rangil (@capitanurias)

Takeshi Hongô, piloto de motos profesional, es secuestrado por la malvada organización Shocker. Ésta escoge candidatos por un físico e intelecto elevados y los convierte en poderosos y serviles cyborgs. Durante el proceso de transformación y justo antes del lavado de cerebro, las instalaciones se quedan sin energía a causa de un rayo. Un científico, arrepentido, ayuda a Hongô a escapar. La organización Shocker los persigue utilizando a una serie de monstruos. Takeshi Hongô debido a su transformación incompletapuede convertirse en el intrépido Kamen Rider, y jura luchar contra la malvada organización.

Genres: Manga, Comics, Action

280 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1971

About the author

Shōtarō Ishinomori (石ノ森章太郎) was a Japanese manga artist and cartoonist. Known as the "King of Manga", he is regarded as one of the most influential manga artists of all time.

Reviews

[Brandon · Rating 5 out of 5]

The ending of this is great, really good conclusion to the series. Our main character struggles to find a true sense of self, caught between being a man and a machine, all while trying to save humanity from some scientists trying to use machines to wipe out humanity. The only reason he can stand up to them is because of his machine parts, but they also leave him vulnerable to the sciences the enemy uses. It goes from goofy slapstick, to serious drama, to big sci-fi action series, and back again over and over.

[Alex · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a series in its own right this one limps over the finish line, nothing feels conclusive or ultimately very well developed. But looking into this it seems that the Kamen Rider TV series became an absolute juggernaut with many shows and continuities appearing over the years and so it seems that this short manga was really only intended to be one part of the process - bit of a shame because it starts out feeling very authentic and very cool but by itself ... eh? The art takes a nosedive in this final installment too, you can see this became a less personal project as it went on.

[Markus Santos · Rating 3 out of 5]

Chega ao fim a primeira grande aventura do Kamen Rider nos mangás, em sua luta com a temível Shocker. O mangá continua ágil e dinâmico. O traço ainda é bem datado, principalmente nas sequências com os humanos, crianças mais especificamente, mas o leitura é divertida. Esse acho que é o volume com mais lutas dos três. Mas em comparação, o Black faz mais meu estilo, até por ser mais moderno. Mas esse gibi vale como curiosidade.

[Diogo Muller · Rating 4 out of 5]

Whoa, that was an wild ending... or non-ending, really.

Another great volume, this one more focused on Hayato Ichimonji, this one has a bit of humor, a bit of intrigue, and a pretty dark storyline.

It's not a definitive ending for Kamen Rider, but it sure is an ending.

[Dika · Rating 5 out of 5]

Never,can beat the classic