After manga artist Kentaro Miura passed away in 2021, the future of his epic dark fantasy series Berserker seems uncertain. Fortunately, publisher Hakusensha and Miura’s lifelong friend Koji Mori have announced that Berserk will continue, and Dark Horse Comics’ first trade English paperback is now available for pre-order. While Berserk Volume 42 won’t be available for sale just yet, you can purchase Berserk Volume 42 on Amazon for $15 ahead of its release in March 2025.
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The 192-page comic, drawn by Studio Gaga under the supervision of renowned comic book creator Mori, continues Berserker’s fantasy. Things take a turn for the better after Silk and Farnese battle their endless fears to learn the dark secrets that have imprisoned Casca’s mind since the events of Doomsday Call. Casca regains her sanity and Guts finds a glimmer of hope, but Griffith’s sudden appearance overshadows this small victory. The Isle of Spirits is under siege by an army of beasts, and Guts and company must make some tough choices if they hope to escape to the sea.
The story of the sequel to “Berserk” is interesting because before Miura’s death, Mori embraced the plans and ideas of the “Berserk” creator himself. With additional material such as memos and character designs left by Miura, as well as the secret of how Miura planned to end Berserker, Mori agreed to continue the series and promised: “I will only write the episodes that Miura talked about to me. I will not write the ones that I If I can’t remember the plot clearly, I will only write the lines and story that Miura described to me.
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If you haven’t read it yet, Berserker is known as one of the greatest comic book series of all time. A brutal tale of swords, demons, and defiance of fate, it is often regarded as an influential work of art by people around the world. The best way to catch up on the series is to read the deluxe editions of the comics, many of which are on sale now on Amazon for up to 40% off.
You can also check out the Berserker animated series, which is available in a variety of formats. The original 1997 animated adaptation made some changes to the source material, but is still considered a timeless classic. It recently released a new Blu-ray version that upgrades the animation to 1080p. This version comes with English and Japanese dubbing and text-free opening and closing credits.
The anime was later remade in the 2010s, and the Golden Age arc was recently re-released on Blu-ray. This version received mixed reviews, and while the more modern animation was praised, the CG sequences were criticized for looking very robotic. Still, this adaptation is closer to the manga and worth checking out if you want a more faithful adaptation.
