"Philosopher from the West"

At last, in chapter 40 of Fullmetal Alchemist, we find out why Armstrong dragged Ed to Resembool! We note the difference between "Wrath" and "Pride" (but no spoilers!) and consider the comic's surprising acknowledgement that Ed and Al's quest has stirred up lethal forces, and check Hiromu Arakawa's reference to actual Chinese history.

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Veteran comics podcaster Tim and monster theorist Patrick go chapter-by-chapter through one of the best manga series of the 21st century: Hiromu Arakawa's "Fullmetal Alchemist"!