Captain Harlock: The Classic Collection Vol. 1 [Hardcover]

The originalCaptain Harlockseries, introducing one of the most revered and recognizable characters in science fiction historyreleased in English for the first time!

Introducing Captain Harlock, the fiercely independent space pirate who fights totalitarianism in every corner of the Universe. When a mysterious alien force invades Earth, teenager Tadashi Daiba joins up with the only people brave enough to defend the planet: Captain Harlock and his ragtag crew of renegades! Aboard the space battleshipArcadia,Harlock sets forth to uncover the truth behind the beautiful extraterrestrial women taking over his home planet.

Harlock leads the way to a world of new ideas.
James Cameron (Film Director)

...showing off a creator at the height of his powers. --Sean Gaffney,A Case Suitable For Treatment (Manga Bookshelf)

There's a reason why [Leiji Matsumoto]'s the king of the space opera, and this extra-long volume does a good job showing us why. --Rebecca Silverman,Anime News Network

Captain Harlock continues to inspire both readers and story creators throughout all of humanity, and this collection demonstrates many of the strengths that lie within both its setting and characters. If anything, the original series serves as a great reminder of what we should continue to do both for ourselves and the greater good: 'Under your flag, live free.' --Boston Bastard Brigade