The Devil of the Earth

The Devil of the Earth is a Japanese action adventure shōnen manga by Osamu Tezuka that was published in 1954.

Plot

In a small village, under the supervision of Dr. Takano, construction of an underground city begins in preparation for nuclear war. After a local child is killed when struck by one of the construction trucks brothers Eiji and Eizo are forced to take part in a conspiracy related to the construction. Later, a mysterious figure calling himself "Demonbirth" appears and things get more complicated.

Characters

Eiji: One of two brothers caught in a range of conspiracies revolving around the underground city's construction.Eizou: Eiji's brother who is also caught up in the events surrounding the underground city's construction.Rock as "Kenbo"Doctor Takano: The scientist leading the construction of the underground city.SumikoDemonbirth: A mysterious, masked man who appears in the small village for unknown reasons.