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Anonymous
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The story is rather simple, but the story isn't really why I like Blame.
The artist, Nihei, started his adult life as an architect. He has an eye for space and scale, as well as structure. His style is heavily influenced by this, and as a result Blame is fucking beautiful.
Nihei loves vistas. Huge pictures that show just how tiny the characters are compared to the world. The series itself feels oppressive at time, darkness and decay pressing down from all around, while the heroes struggle against seemingly impossible odds and indestructable monsters to find something that could very well not exist.
The bulk of the manga is without text (though the last third gets a little wordy). It doesn't need words, really, which is one of the coolest parts about it.
I re-read Blame! every half year or so, and I always get something new out of it. New details noticed, new connections made. To me, Blame! is more like art than just a 'normal' comic. It's designed in a very evocative way that can powerfully effect it's reader.
So, please, give it a try.
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