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Cover: Peter Mendelsund

Black Jack #12

Jan 2010 · Vertical · 16.95 USD; 18.95 CAD
“Wildcat Boy”

In "Wildcat Boy," Black Jack faces a moral crossroads when psychic healer Hari Adra intervenes during a high-stakes procedure, choosing to save a fetus at the risk of the mother’s life. The decision sets off a chain of unforeseen consequences, testing the limits of healing and the weight of choice. Written by Osamu Tezuka and Kate Robinson, with art and inks by Tezuka, and a striking cover by Peter Mendelsund, this 2010 issue of Black Jack delivers a poignant, thought-provoking tale rooted in the series’ signature blend of medical drama and ethical depth.

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writer, artist, inker Osamu Tezuka · writer Kate Robinson · writer Maya Rosewood · cover Peter Mendelsund

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writer, artist, inker Osamu Tezuka
cover pencils, inks Peter Mendelsund

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Hari Adra performs medical marvels through psychic healing. When Black Jack is treating a pregnant woman and has decided to abort the baby to save the mother, Hari Adra intervenes to save the baby. However, he soon discovers that was the wrong choice.

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