Space Pirate Captain Harlock

From the legendary Leiji Matsumoto, along with Jerome Alquie, comes an epic new story! Set within the timeline of the original series, this brand-new Captain Harlock adventure marks the beginning of a new story arc. Planet Earth is threatened by an upcoming invasion by the Sylvidres and despite being banished as a pirate, Captain Harlock won't give up trying to save the world. This time, the source of danger comes directly from Earth, not outer space. A team of scientists discovers a Sylvidres mausoleum where they find information about terrifying genetic manipulations and a destructive power capable of either providing the Sylvidres with immortality or putting an end to their civilization. The unprecedented cold spell hitting Earth might only be a taste of what this new enemy has in store...

Will Captain Harlock and his crew manage to solve this mystery and save the Earth from yet another menace?

Leiji Matsumoto (????, Matsumoto Reiji, born Akira Matsumoto ???), is a Japanese mangaka, creator of several anime and manga series. His wife Miyako Maki is also a manga artist.

Jérôme Alquié is a French illustrator, colorist and writer. Passionated by the cartoons from the 1980s, he started his career by realizing artbooks and celluloids dedicated to series like Saint Seiya, Ulysses 31 and Captain Harlock.

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Captain Harlock has a huge cult following, and its creator Leiji Matsumoto is highly revered, and still active, with multiple fan groups dedicated to him. Harlock is his best known character. https://leijiverse.com/

Leiji Matsumoto is one of Japan’s most influential manga creators. He is best known for Galaxy Express 999, Captain Harlock, and an animated collaboration with western musical duo, Daft Punk.

Licensing on Captain Harlock continues to be active, with a new movie released recently, as well as statues and other merchandise, and of course, publication of the original manga by Seven Seas.

The title is unique in that it takes a B&W manga character and gives it an anime feel in full color, with dazzling effect.