I haven't been reading manga for that long. But, up until now I've only read Shonen Jump Advanced manga like Death Note, D Gray Man and Ral Grad. I knew Bleach is one of the most popular manga around, but I got the feeling that as it wasn't 'Advanced', it wouldn't be as good.
Big Mistsake.
This is a brilliant manga and as involving and intriguing as any 'Advanced' manga. The artwork is great and really detailed. The story is also very interesting and I am looking forward to getting more volumes to see how Ichigo copes with his new powers.
My favourite thing in this manga is the Hollows. They're really well designed and actually pretty creepy.
Highly recommended, a great read worthy of any manga fan's collection:)

I bought this AFTER watching the anime, although watching in my opinion is better due to the sound, colours and movement, reading the manga was still really good, apparently the anime divulges from the manga which i can't say without having spoilers but these are the parts i am really most interested in, though i haven't met any in this volume. Really good manga, though don't forget the anime.

I think it's obvious that if you are a bleach fan, you should own a copy of the book by now. If you don't then get it now. The stories are slighty different but mostly better, and the art is fantastic. if you're reading this book in a public place e.g a bus, library etc, you're gonna have to deal with people looking at you thinking why is that idiot reading backwards. It's a quid cheaper than in shops so here is the place to buy it now!