Book Series · 3 Books

Fullmetal Alchemist Books

In order from Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 2 to Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 1.

The Fullmetal Alchemist series is a set of 3 graphic novels by Hiromu Arakawa, published between 2002 and 2005. Written for ages 14–17, most books run about 190 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Graphic Nov.

Book #2 · Chapter Book · 2002

Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 2

By Hiromu Arakawa

A scientist's dark secret and a vengeful killer put two young alchemists in danger.

192 pages

Kindle Edition

Summary: Edward and Alphonse Elric search for the Philosopher's Stone to restore the bodies they lost to forbidden alchemy. A fellow alchemist's horrifying experiment shows them how far some will go for results, and a scarred killer who hunts State Alchemists sets his sights on Edward. Badly beaten, his mechanical arm destroyed, Edward must head home for repairs while the brothers wonder what being an alchemist really costs.

In reading order

Fullmetal Alchemist Series

3 books · Published 2002–2005

#2 in Series

Graphic Nov.

Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 2

Chapter Book · 2002

A scientist's dark secret and a vengeful killer put two young alchemists in danger.

#4 in Series

Graphic Nov.

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Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 4

Chapter Book · Ages 14–17 · 2003

Trapped in a burning lab, two brothers glimpse a vast conspiracy behind a legendary stone.

Series

Graphic Nov.

Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 1

Chapter Book · 2005

Two brothers pay a terrible price for forbidden alchemy and hunt for a way to undo it.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Fullmetal Alchemist series?

There are 3 books in the Fullmetal Alchemist series. It began with Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 2 in 2002, and the newest book, Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 1, was published in 2005.