Black Jack: Under the Knife

Black Jack: Under the Knife is a single-issue manga one-shot from 1987, published in English by Viz, that stands as a compact, standalone chapter in the long-running saga of the unlicensed, genius surgeon Black Jack. Written and illustrated by the legendary Osamu Tezuka, this story distills the series' signature blend of high-stakes medical drama and moral complexity into a tight, self-contained narrative. For readers new to Tezuka's work, it offers a perfect, bite-sized introduction to the creator's thoughtful exploration of life, death, and the price of healing.