Fullmetal Alchemist, Volume 1

In a world where the science of alchemy is governed by the law of Equivalent Exchange, brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric learn its harshest lesson at a young age. In a desperate attempt to resurrect their deceased mother, they perform a forbidden alchemical ritual, which backfires catastrophically. Edward loses an arm and a leg, while Alphonse's soul is tragically bound to a suit of armor, his body completely gone. To right their wrongs and restore what they've lost, the brothers embark on a perilous journey to find the Philosopher's Stone, a mythical artifact that may be the only thing powerful enough to defy the fundamental laws of alchemy.

Now equipped with metal prosthetics, Edward becomes a state-sanctioned alchemist to gain access to the resources and information needed for their quest. Their search will draw them into a web of military conspiracy, encounters with other powerful alchemists, and moral dilemmas that will test the very foundation of their beliefs. This volume begins a journey that explores the true cost of ambition and the unbreakable bond of brotherhood, questioning what it means to be human when so much has been sacrificed.