The manga is drawn by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto (the character designer for the anime). While it follows the general plot of the TV series, it is widely considered a "remake" or alternate retelling with significant differences in character personality and the ending.
Key Story Arcs included in the Complete Edition: neon genesis evangelion 3 in 1 manga
Verdict: For casual reading and shelf aesthetics, the quality is perfectly acceptable. Collectors seeking archival museum quality may want the Japanese editions or the out-of-print singles. The manga is drawn by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto (the
To help you navigate the release, here is a cheat sheet for the 3-in-1 series: Verdict: For casual reading and shelf aesthetics, the
| 3-in-1 Volume | Covers Original Volumes | Story Arc Highlights | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Volume 1 | 1, 2, 3 | The Fourth Angel (Sachiel), arrival of Rei, introduction of Asuka, the Dummy System. | | Volume 2 | 4, 5, 6 | The Jet Alone incident, Bardiel infecting Unit-03, the horror of Unit-01 eating an Angel. | | Volume 3 | 7, 8, 9 | Zeruel’s attack, Asuka’s mental breakdown, Kaworu’s introduction (manga extended version). | | Volume 4 | 10, 11, 12 | The MP Evas, Arael’s psychological attack, Third Impact begins. | | Volume 5 | 13, 14 | The Manga-Exclusive Ending. Instrumentality reimagined. |