Fullmetal Alchemist (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 5: Includes vols. 13, 14 & 15

This is just primarily for the books themselves because there are already plenty of reviews for the actual story. As it stands, these are good for the price and if you are into 3 in 1 tankobans, then you will feel right at home. Pages do feel a bit lighter compared to single volume and the complaints are valid. But unless you are ACTIVELY trying to break the pages, they are still as sturdy a normal book pages. I will also say that these books are not meant for travel, although this did not happen to me unless you have someplace to put them in a bag that is protected, outside damage is likely like scratches and even slight small cuts. Even so, still satisfied as I was able to get a deal on all 9 books under 90 Dollars. Do this, go for the hardcovers that are up to volume 5 at this point as of writing this review. Each of them only cover 2 as suppose to 3 but with the added effect of better and clearer scans that are better to stand the test of time, that is most likely a definitive version for those who enjoy this series. And as someone who has up to volume 4, even though there is gonna be at least a 2 to 3-year release window seeing that there will be about 18 total hardcovers, I say they are worth the investment. But that's what is great because between the individual Volumes, the box set and the 3 in 1, even if you don't wanna wait, you still have that option.

Receiver thrilled.

Our teen son loves this series and goes through each book quickly.

There's not much to say about this manga. One of the best storys ever told out of japan(I really like this series.) Even if you've seen both shows, do yourself a favor and read these. It's a little different from both

Excellent 3-in-one manga!

Book arrived fast and in great condition. Really good story, and a good price considering its 3 volumes in one.

So, you like the show. You will love the manga.

Series Info/Source: This is the 5th 3-in-1 volume in the Fullmetal Alchemist series and contains volumes 13-15 of the original series. I purchased this copy. Story (4/5): The first part of the story is spent with Ed, Envy, and Prince Lin stuck in Gluttony’s stomach. They struggle to find a way out of this disgusting domain. I really enjoyed this part of the story and how we learn more about the homunculi and about the Father of all Homunculi. The second part of the story is spent mostly with Colonel Mustang as he struggles to figure out how high the corruption goes in the government. This leads to a flashback where we learn what really happened in the Ishbalan War. I didn’t enjoy this as much as the first half, although the flashback to the war did provide a lot of interesting background. Characters (5/5): I continue to really enjoy all the characters in this series. We meet a couple of new characters in the flashback and they are well done. Setting (4/5): This volume jumps around a lot between different locations and settings. I still really enjoy the world created here, but felt like all the jumping around really disjointed things some. Writing/Drawing Style (4/5): This continues to be a very well drawn manga series, lots of details. Some of the fight scenes in Gluttony’s stomach were a bit hard to follow and some of the complex battle scenes in the Ishbalan War flashback were also a bit tough to follow as well. I continue to enjoy how the story is put together and the dialogue is really well done too. Summary (4/5): This was a solid continuation of the Fullmetal Alchemist but my least favorite of the series so far. There was just too much jumping around and too much time spent on politics. Hopefully the next volume will spend more time with Ed and Al and their quest for the Philosopher’s Stone.

I've ordered 4 or 5 of these 3-in-1 issues of FMA off of Amazon and they're all great. The best thing that I like is that its so affordable that anyone looking to read a top notch manga can get the whole collection. The book arrived in perfect condition. The pages are all good; no smudges, no tears, no folds; just pure perfection. And there's perfection inside too! The story is just too great. Check it out if you haven't yet!

Great series by Hiromu Arakawa, great story-line/art and strong characters. Would recommend everyone to at least give it a try.

Perfect story and very fine quality

Gostei muito desse volume. Como sempre, chegou dentro do prazo (na verdade, chegou no dia seguinte que comprei, muito rápido) e veio muito bem embalado.

Nice product good quality