September 11, 197x, In the whole Kantou region a magnitude 8-9 violent earthquake occurred. Scholars called it the great destruction of the Showa Era, but the people called it the earthquake from hell! Volcanoes erupted, buildings crumbled, Tokyo became decimated in a single day. The government, after failing to recover the city, abandons Tokyo and moves the capital. The survivors form a society with no laws. In this harsh lawless world emerges Jack, a 10 foot giant who annihilates anyone and anything in his path. The manga details his journey.
The numbering is from the Complete Edition, with around 20 Chapters per volume.
Prequel:
Devilman (http://www.batoto.net/comic/_/devilman-r2875)
Sequel:
Violence Jack - Sengoku Majinden http://www.batoto.net/comic/_/comics/violence-jack-sengoku-majinden-r7929
SHIN Violence Jack http://bato.to/comic/_/comics/shin-violence-jack-r7926
