Berserk, Vol. 2

The only problem I've yet to have with Berserk is how fast they are as a read. I finished volume two in less than a hour. Though I will admit that the manga had me hooked, it wasn't just that that made this manga seem so short despite being over two-hundred pages. A lot of what happens in this manga is presented in imagery, and not in character dialogue. In fact, contrary to today's manga, where everything is over-explained, the Berserk manga under-explains. It lets its action speak for itself. I don't consider this a bad thing, though; it just sucks closing the book for the last time. In this volume, the battle with the Count continues from the first volume. Helping Guts is a strange man named Vargas, who wants nothing more than to see the count dead, yet is incapable of doing anything himself, as well as Puck, the little elf that constantly annoys/helps Guts throughout the manga. This volume also teaches us a little bit more about the brand on Guts's neck, as well as showing Guts rare, emotional side. And of course, it has heaps of violence, blood, and gore, along with a smidgen of comedy interlaced during some lighter moments. Though I felt the volume short, it still gets a five from me, and easily so. Berserk continues to get better, especially since I started my little trip through the world of Guts and his many demon enemies through the anime series. It's great getting to know his deeper history, as well as seeing Guts at his worst moments. If you've already started collecting the series, then you obviously shouldn't miss this. And if you've only seen the anime series, then buy this along with volume one and start collecting the series. Just note that the gore in this manga is graphic, and has a few scenes of nudity, which is often followed by some pretty disturbing imagery. I'd recommend following the book's instructions; if you consider yourself a mature reader, then get this.

I sold my last set on Ebay for nearly $1500 a few years ago so now I'm getting another because I love this manga so much. I don't think any other form of medium covering the fantasy genre can beat Berserk in any aspect of story telling, especially if it's illustrated. Berserk is truly the most immersive work of fiction I have ever encountered. It could be it's own religion. The character development, personalities, and backstories are remarkable and I'm not talking about just the protagonist, Guts. I'm talking talking about ANY character with a name or title. Even the henchman of a minor antagonist are given stories and it is done so smoothly that you won't get lost or confused. You'll just want more. Unfortunately, the story is still ongoing and the author has been taking a lot of breaks and the breaks have been getting longer over the years and the content is sparse. I don't want the story to ever end but it would be nice to get content on a regular basis. It's coming to the point where I read fan fiction and fan theories online like a maniac. Don't read Berserk if you want to remain normal.

You know ball

Its Just brutal. Guts goes full psycho in this one. Puck is a sweety and I am hungry for more.

This is the 2nd volume in the Berserk series and continues the battle started in the first book. We find out that the evil Count is much more evil than even Guts first thought. The book is full of detailed battle scenes and we get a little more background on the brand Guts wears. We also learn more about Guts as a character. Despite his bad attitude and the gruff and careless way he treats his companions, we find out that it does bother him some to leave the weak to their fate. However he’s fighting a larger battle and can’t afford to be distracted. The illustration continues to be very well done and is easy to follow. I felt like the story didn’t make as much progress as it did in the first volume; hopefully this arc will start to wrap up in volume 3. This volume is basically one long battle between Guts and the Count’s demon. Overall I enjoyed this volume and thought the action scenes were incredibly well done, the illustration is also very detailed and well done.

My son loves comics. I got him this and he said it's one of his favorites

Mi hijo está feliz le gustó mucho es de buena calidad

Peak story, made me cry. GRIFFITHHHHHHHHHHH

Good quality, interesting story line,art work is good

When it arrived it looked amazing, it has a good smell Aswell and it is a great read also amazing artwork. If you are Intrested in dark fantasy or something new give this a read.

I love the art. It's perfection. Story slowly starting to gather pace. Also a few new characters fleshing out the story a bit more.

Good