Astro Boy, Vol. 1 by Osamu Tezuka

After a grieving scientist builds a powerful robot modeled on his late son, the mechanical child struggles to find belonging in a world that fears and exploits robots. Rescued by a compassionate researcher, he becomes a champion for the oppressed, confronting corrupt humans, rival machines, and moral dilemmas that blur the line between person and automaton. Fast-paced and emotionally resonant, the stories mix adventure, social satire, and questions about identity and empathy.

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