--- product_id: 9391724 title: "The Ghost in the Shell 1 Paperback – October 13, 2009" brand: "shirow masamune" price: "€ 44.08" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/9391724-the-ghost-in-the-shell-1-paperback-october-13-2009 store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # The Ghost in the Shell 1 Paperback – October 13, 2009 **Brand:** shirow masamune **Price:** € 44.08 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Ghost in the Shell 1 Paperback – October 13, 2009 by shirow masamune - **How much does it cost?** € 44.08 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/9391724-the-ghost-in-the-shell-1-paperback-october-13-2009) ## Best For - shirow masamune enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted shirow masamune brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Ghost in the Shell 1 Paperback – October 13, 2009 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71eVA1VZCZL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars This edition has a nice heft and feel for a graphic novel that has ... *by R***P on Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2017* This brief review pertains specifically to the newly-released hardcover edition of "The Ghost in the Shell" by Kodansha Comics. I have owned and read all versions of the English language versions of this remarkable work. This edition has a nice heft and feel for a graphic novel that has been bound as a hardcover. Although, this is predominately black and white there are a number of colored pages. The colors, in comparison to other editions, are bright, and appropriate (no under or over coloration when required).Shirow's footnotes are here as well as his afterward. One of the questions that many would like to have answered is whether or not the original content that was censored has been restored. It has NOT. This edition is consistent with the later Dark Horse editions that featured panels that had been reworked by Shirow. Other than the perpetuation of this alteration, this is remains and entertaining and thought-provoking work on the impact of cyberspace and technology on humanity.For those who are new to the media universe of Ghost in the Shell, prepare yourself for various and vastly different imagining of Kusanagi Motoko and her associates. Shirow's Kusanagi has a sense of humor and is fallible. Oshii, the first to interpret her for the screen in two movies (Ghost in the Shell and Innocence), gave us a contemplative and duty-driven Kusanagi. Between the first movie and second, Production IG would bring us two television series, GiTS:SAC and GiTS:SAC 2nd Gig. The GiTS Kusanagi would show up a 3rd time in the movie, SAC: Solid State Society. Following Oshii's second movie and Solid State Society, Production IG brought out a reboot called Arise. Arise featured a younger Kusanagi at the end of her military career and beginning of her transition to Public Security and Section 9. Arise had two seasons and a follow on movie. And now, we await Kusanagi 6.0. (Oh, I forgot, Shirow wrote a series called Ghost in the Shell: Man-Machine Interface). I'll leave it to you to delve into this highly compelling universe..."The net is vast." ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Love the artwork *by A***I on Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2023* Magnificent artwork. Sci-fi, cyberpunk references. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Almost perfect book *by J***G on Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2024* Ghost and shell is probably the greatest cyberpunk story of the 20th century. Takes the ideas of Blade Runner several steps forward, And it is actually not a dystopia like most cyberpunk. Just a specialized police force, trying to deal with cyborg related crimes. Great action, great ideas and great humor, what’s the movie and the TV series misses out on.The only thing I didn’t like about this print version was the color pages are a bit dark and muddy. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/9391724-the-ghost-in-the-shell-1-paperback-october-13-2009](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/9391724-the-ghost-in-the-shell-1-paperback-october-13-2009) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*