--- product_id: 200876989 title: "The Swamp: 1 (Yoshiharu Tsuge)" price: "€ 45.87" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 3 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/200876989-the-swamp-1-yoshiharu-tsuge store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Authentic post-war Japan slice Early works of a manga master Classic literary manga gem The Swamp: 1 (Yoshiharu Tsuge) **Price:** € 45.87 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the raw soul of post-war Japan with Tsuge’s iconic manga masterpiece! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Swamp: 1 (Yoshiharu Tsuge) - **How much does it cost?** € 45.87 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/200876989-the-swamp-1-yoshiharu-tsuge) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Essential Manga History:** Join the elite circle appreciating the roots of avant-garde manga with this foundational volume. - • **Cultivated Artistic Depth:** Witness Tsuge’s unique blend of humor, tension, and social commentary in every panel. - • **Raw Post-War Japan Realism:** Dive into gritty, evocative narratives capturing the struggles and humor of everyday life. - • **A Pioneer of Literary Manga:** Experience Yoshiharu Tsuge’s groundbreaking storytelling that redefined Japanese comics. - • **Collector’s Edition New Stock:** Own a fresh, pristine copy of a landmark manga classic, perfect for your curated library. ## Overview The Swamp: 1 by Yoshiharu Tsuge is a newly stocked, critically acclaimed collection of early literary manga works that explore the nuanced lives of post-war Japanese citizens. Celebrated for its gritty realism and unique humor, this volume is a cornerstone in English manga publishing and a must-have for discerning manga enthusiasts and collectors. ## Description Yoshiharu Tsuge is one of the most influential and acclaimed practitioners of literary comics in Japan. The Swamp collects work from his early years, showing a major talent coming in to his own. Bucking the tradition of mystery and adventure stories, Tsuge s fiction focused on the lives of the citizens of Japan. These mesmerizing comics, like those of his contemporary Yoshihiro Tatsumi, reveal a gritty, at times desperate post-war Japan, while displaying Tsuge s unique sense of humor and point of view. Chirpy is a simple domestic drama about expectations, fidelity, and escape. A couple purchases a beautiful white bird with a red beak. It is said that the bird will grow attached to its owners and never fly away. While the girlfriend is working as a hostess, flirting with men for money, the boyfriend decides to draw a portrait of the new family member and disaster strikes. In The Swamp, a simple rural encounter is charged with sexual tension that is alluring but also fraught with danger. When a young woman happens upon a wing-shot goose, she tries to calm it then suddenly snaps its neck. Later, she befriends a young hunter and offers him shelter, but her motivations remain unclear, especially when the hunter notices a snake in the room where they ll both be sleeping. The Swamp is a landmark in English manga-publishing history and the first in a series of Tsuge books Drawn and Quarterly will be publishing. Review: Another Great Collection - Great start to the series. As a fan of previous gekiga collections published by D+Q this book promises much the same. If your new to this type of avant garde comic I'd start with Tatsumi prior as this volume only shows a small slice of what the medium is capable of (but will surely be corrected soon in following volumes). Review: Nice - Got it for a class and it was pretty good, I recommend this book ## Features - New Store Stock ## Images ![The Swamp: 1 (Yoshiharu Tsuge) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/911lmGH9R0L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another Great Collection *by N***N on 7 May 2020* Great start to the series. As a fan of previous gekiga collections published by D+Q this book promises much the same. If your new to this type of avant garde comic I'd start with Tatsumi prior as this volume only shows a small slice of what the medium is capable of (but will surely be corrected soon in following volumes). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice *by A***D on 19 August 2021* Got it for a class and it was pretty good, I recommend this book ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Totalmente recomendable. *by L***R on 22 August 2021* Fantástico que sea cronológico. --- ## 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.gr/products/200876989-the-swamp-1-yoshiharu-tsuge](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/200876989-the-swamp-1-yoshiharu-tsuge) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-11-03*