Rebound GN (2003-2007 Digest) comic books

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuriko Nishiyama. The exciting sequel to the popular Harlem Beat series. Sapporo has become overrun with thousands of student athletes all thirsting for the chance to come out victorious in Japan's Nation Basketball Championships. Representing Tokyo in the competition, The Jonan High School varsity basketball team! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Yuriko Nishiyama. The exciting sequel to the popular Harlem Beat series. Sapporo has become overrun with thousands of student athletes all thirsting for the chance to come out victorious in Japan's Nation Basketball Championships. Representing Tokyo in the competition, The Jonan High School varsity basketball team! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuriko Nishiyama. After a miracle comeback, the Jonan team is back in the running against the favorites from Okinawa. However, the team soon realizes their weakness, they have never come up from behind before. As their spirit begins to fade, they try to rally against the odds in an all out effort to regain the lead but it may already be too late. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuriko Nishiyama. The Johnan High basketball team must address some unresolved emotional conflicts before they face their archrivals from Tsukuba High. Things seem to be getting better when Nate recognizes Sawamura's long lost father working as a doorman in Sapporo. The cool-as-ice Nate is so shocked by this scene that he is not be able to concentrate on his game and this puts the team in danger of losing its tenuous grip on their lead! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuriko Nishiyama. It's finally here, the big game against Nango Daitsukuba High School in Ibaraki, the team that knocked Johnan out of the tournament in the first round last year. They're already beat Kyan Marine Industry High School in the first round and are coming into the second round with a little more confidence. They know that if they lose tonight, they'll be on the first plane back to Tokyo, but what could possibly shake this stalwart team? Well, Sawamura's long lost father sets Johnan's starting guard a little on edge. And has Nate discovered girls? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuriko Nishiyama. Johnan has never been more ready to take on Tskuba, the very team that knocked them out of the finals in the first round last year. They've trained, they've hustled, they've shown tremendous teamwork. What could possibly go wrong? Well, Sawamura ran off to go confront the father that abandoned him years ago and isn't back for the game; Sherman's ankle is giving him the kind of trouble that ends basketball careers; and the surge of excitement the team felt going into the finals has soured. Thank goodness for Nate who seems to be playing the game of his life. Even Takagi, the ace of Tskuba notices the young Nate's abilities, and is thoroughly impressed. But not everyone on Tskuba is a true sportsman. Mikami may try to exploit Sherman's injury by creating a little 'accident' for the Johnan center. But will the rest of Mikami's team go along with his win-at-all-cost philosophy? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuriko Nishiyama. Johnan's win over Tsukuba pushes them into the third round of the National Championships, giving the team some much needed R and R. Nate goes out with Tomomi while the rest of the boys decide to hit the streets. However, they get a little more than they bargained for when a tough girl with a mean drive on the streetball courts entices the Johnan tribe into a scrimmage. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuriko Nishiyama. With a few games behind them, the question now comes down to if Johnan can keep up this incredible momentum. The team is eager to match up against Kanakita Northern Industry High School, the tournament favorites, but first they've got to face and beat Yokohama Kokusai Shougyou. Even if they do, however, they're at a loss for a strategy against the seemingly unbeatable Kanakita. Off the court, things are getting particularly interesting around Nate and Tomomi who go on a date to the zoo to see the monkeys. Ah, young love. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuriko Nishiyama. As game day approaches, everyone is working on their full-court strategy. Kuwata and Kobayashi devise a game plan, Nate tries to perfect his stroke from beyond the arc, while Amami and Yuza argue about the best way to take down Johnan. When the tournament arrives, everyone puts on their game faces and take to the court with one goal in mind... winning. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuriko Nishiyama. Game day is here, and things look good as Johnan wins the opening tip-off. Nate gets a good look at the hoop and goes in for his famous Air Walk...only to be slammed by the super rookie Amami! Johnan suddenly find themselves without answers to the swarming defense. With time running out in the tournament, Umakure decides to step up and show why he is the captain of the team. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuriko Nishiyama. It's halftime in the big game and the score is 43 to 34 with Kana Kita in the lead! But things go from bad to worse as Yuza dazzles the crowd with his dynamic dribbling, dunking and defense. Can Nate and Sawamura get in their groove and make some spectacular plays of their own in spite of Sawamura's injured arm? Or will it be time for Johnan to throw in the towel? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuriko Nishiyama. With the tournament over for Johnan, the team says goodbye to its fans, and then spends a day at the beach Johnan-style! Crazy antics ensue as the guys find out Kasahari works there for a summer job, Miz loses her top, Shurman is seen on a date and the crew faces ghosts from the hot springs! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuriko Nishiyama. When the team boards a plane heading for the tournament, they try to loosen up by taking their antics with them. With dozens of teams in the competition, one loss will send the loser packing. Tensions run high--who will come out victorious and be declared the best of the best? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuriko Nishiyama. When a mysterious girl named Risa shows up at Three Slam, Scratch ends up having to play a basketball "rope match" to keep her brother from dragging her back to Akihabara. What's a basketball "rope match"? Well, it's when members of the opposing teams are bound to each other with a rope as they play the game. Fun stuff. But when it's all over, Sawamura returns home to a startling and eventually violent reunion with none other than his old acquaintance, Joker. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 14 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuriko Nishiyama. Scratch is doing well enough in the 3-on-3 tournament, but the joke might just be on Johnan. When they're set to face off against Joker on the court, it turns out there's a whole other side to Sawamura they haven't seen yet. Injured, Nate must beat the entire group in order for Scratch to move on in this twisted tournament! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 15 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuriko Nishiyama. The next round features a 3 on 2 match between Scratch and Caney G. If Scratch wins, Sawamura will return to Scratch. But it isn't going to be easy for Nate and the team, since Sawamura and his partner already know all of Scratch's weaknesses. And even if they can win, one more team- -Sanctuary- -stands in their way, on and off the court. The continuation of the hit sports manga, Harlem Beat. Harlem Beat was a winner of the Yalsa Award! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. NOTE: "Nishiyama's depiction of basketball as a frenzied, sweat-soaked adrenaline fest where nearly every player has some sort of secret move is both exciting and a little humorous. Rampant use of speed lines combined with instances of epic, sometimes theatrical, one-on-one confrontations really give the impression that battery acid is pumping through everyone's veins and ensures that you'll never put this manga down out of boredom." - Matt Lopez, Animerica Cover price $9.99.

Volume 16 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuriko Nishiyama. The Winter Cup is about to start in Tokyo and Tomomi has to be ready for the competition. She is so excited to see Nate again that focusing on the game is becoming increasingly difficult. Will Nates moves on and off the court be enough to move Tomomi in his direction? Seems like Nate may be facing some double dribble action for the big game! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 17 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuriko Nishiyama. Felicia is set to play Seijo at the Winter Cup Tournament, but soon after the game starts, Hiroko starts acting strangely.. Coach Miyauchi has a surprise for the team and it doesn't look good. Nate and Masaki team up to save the game for Felicia! Nate finally kicks his insecurities to the curb. Will Tomomi finally see him for who he really is? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 18 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuriko Nishiyama. Kobayashi and Sawamura are getting along even worse than ever, and Nate comes up with a scheme to make Sawamura see that Kobayashi cares about him, even though he doesn't show it. When Jonan can't win because of low average scores of the subs, Nate rounds everyone up every morning for extra practice time, which ends up paying off-but at what price? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 216 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.