Books like Pluto. Urasawa X Tezuka--Volume 1 by Osamu Tezuka

Set in a far-flung future, the world is shared by humans and highly advanced humanoid robots that blend seamlessly into society. A brutal campaign of serial murders is sweeping through this environment, devastating the seven most powerful and influential robots. The story follows Europol’s top detective Gesicht, a seasoned investigator known for his prowess in high‑profile cases. Assigned to unravel the mystery behind the robot killings, Gesicht finds himself uniquely compromised: he is one of the seven prime targets. With the clock ticking and danger close to home, he must balance his own survival with his duty to protect the robotic world. Combining hard‑boiled detective work with speculative science fiction, this graphic novel explores themes of identity, coexistence, and the ethical limits of artificial intelligence. The narrative is presented in a compelling comic-book format that brings the futuristic setting and suspenseful plot to life.

First publish date: 2009