Gundam The Origin GN (2002-2004 Viz) comic books

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. The world of Gundam 0079 like you've never seen it before! In the future, overpopulation drives the inhabitants of Earth to live in colonies in outer space, until the Principality of Zeon, a militant colonial group, declares independence from Earth. In the ensuing civil war, half of humanity is wiped out, and Zeon's army of Zaku mobile suits is the deciding weapon. Written and drawn by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko --character designer and animation director for the original Mobile Suit Gundam animated series --get a fresh look at the story that spawned a legend! In this first volume, Zeon ace pilot, Commander Char Aznable, thought he could foil the Federation's plan to build a mobile suit by attacking their research base on colony Side 7. He was wrong - the besieged Federation forces strike back using their new weapon, the mobile suit Gundam! Amidst the fighting, young Amuro Ray is determined not to let his friends and family die in the crossfire, but what can he do to repel the invaders? Softcover, 120 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. The world of Gundam 0079 like you've never seen it before! In the civil war, half of humanity is wiped out, and Zeon's army of Zaku mobile suits is the deciding weapon. With the Federation's first Gundam out of action, Amuro miraculously stumbles upon a second unit! Now, in control of a machine with unparalleled destructive power, will Amuro's actions do more to help the colony's survivors or hurt them? The Federation carrier White Base departs Side 7 with the Gundam, Amuro, and a group of unruly refugees on board. Charged with the task of getting the Gundam to Earth, can the White Base and its skeleton-crew of inexperienced civilians outwit Zeon ace pilot, Commander Char Aznable? Softcover, 120 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. After falling prey to a Zeon ambush, the Federation's newest ship, White Base, tries to make a daring escape from the Side 7 colony. Unfortunately for the almost entirely rookie crew, their fight is about to get much tougher when the Principality of Zeon sends one of their best fighters after them-the Red Comet, Char Aznable! This heart-stopping Gundam series reads in the original right-to-left Japanese format! Softcover, 120 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. he world of Gundam 0079 like you've never seen it before! Written and drawn by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko-character designer and animation director for the original Mobile Suit Gundam animated series-get a fresh look at the story that spawned a legend! On a mission to gain information on the Federation's new and powerful Mobile Suit, the Gundam, Char encounters a mysterious person from his past. And Amuro once again goes out into battle in the Gundam and must face the mighty Char, the Red Comet and his men, with deadly consequences. Softcover, 120 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. he world of Gundam 0079 like you've never seen it before! The White Base desperately races across the Zeon-infested deserts of the American Southwest bound ultimately for the Federation's headquarters at Jaburo in South America and safety. Hunting them though is none other than the commander of Zeon's terrestrial invasion force, Garma Zabi-and he's brought Char along with him! Softcover, 120 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. World of Gundam 0079 like you've never seen before! In the civil war, half of humanity is wiped out, and Zeon's army of Zaku mobile suits is the deciding weapon. With the Federation's first Gundam out of action, Amuro miraculously stumbles upon a second unit! Now, in control of a machine with unparalleled destructive power, will Amuro's actions do more to help the colony's survivors or hurt them? Softcover, 120 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. Amuro returns to his mother's home in Rosarita, Mexico, but instead of finding his mother there he finds it filled with drunken Federation soldiers. He eventually meets his mother who is working in a hospital. She attempts to hide him from Zeon soldiers, but Amuro is forced to kill in front of his pacifist mother. His mother is shocked and pleads with him not to fight. This is an emotional installment that shows that there are no clear and easy lines between good and evil, and Federation and Zeon. Softcover, 120 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. A Battle rages on in Los Angeles between the Federation's White Base and the Zeon. Garma and the beautiful Icelina (the wife of the Mayor) share a few tender moments away from the crowd at a high society affair. Garma leaves the party to pursue the elusive White Base, which has been in hiding. Garma begins an all or nothing assault on the White Base which has devastating results! Amuro is once again sent out in the Gundam to go against several Zakus. Softcover, 120 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. Gundam: The Origin features the breathtaking line work of Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, the character designer for the original Mobile Suit Gundam TV series. At the funeral for the fallen Zeon commander, Garma, Gihren makes a speech which is broadcast to Earth and the colonies. He uses Garma's to rally support and energize the people of Zeon. Ranba Ral, the commander of the Zanzibar class battleship enters the Earth's atmosphere to go up against the White Base. Not content to just sit in his chair, Ranba Ral goes out to fight the Gundam in his Mobile Suit. Another powerful battle ensues. Softcover, 120 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. Gundam: The Origin features the breathtaking line work of Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, the character designer for the original Mobile Suit Gundam TV series, and is Yasuhiko's own highly stylized re-telling of the original Gundam story! While en-route to Jaburo, the White Base faces Ranba Ral and his deadly forces. Ranba Ral, himself, sets out in his Mobile Suit, the Gouf, to battle the White Base and the Gundam. Have Amuro and the Gundam finally met their match?! One of the Gundam's legs is blown off at the knee joint. Disturbed by all that he is forced to go through, Amuro leaves the White Base with the Gundam. Softcover, 120 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

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Volume 11 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. Gundam: The Origin features the breathtaking line work of Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, the character designer for the original Mobile Suit Gundam TV series. Gundam: The Origin is Yasuhiko's own highly stylized retelling of the original Gundam story. Mistrust and a suspicion of treachery spreads through the halls of the White Base and begins control the crew. Amuro is leaving desertion of the White Base has his friends divided between those who feel that he has been pushed too far and those who feel that he is a traitior. After Amuro stumbles into a nearby town in need of food and water, Ranba Ral and his men show up. Will there be a showdown? Softcover, 120 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. Gundam: The Origin features the breathtaking line work of Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, the character designer for the original Mobile Suit Gundam TV series. Gundam: The Origin is Yasuhiko's own highly stylized retelling of the original Gundam story. Softcover, 120 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.