Blue Lock GN (2022 Kodansha Comics) comic books published within the past year

Volume 16 - 1st printing. Written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro. Art and cover by Yusuke Nomura. Thanks to Ryusei Shidou's explosive entrance, the U-20 Japan team has seized the initiative in the second half. Just when things are looking dire for the Blue Lock Eleven, Ego produces his trump card, Shouei Barou. "King Barou" proceeds to rampage across the field, consuming friend and foe alike, but Rin and Isagi won't settle for supporting roles. Let the clash of leading actors begin! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $12.99.

Volume 17 - 1st printing. Written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro. Art and cover by Yusuke Nomura. After a disastrous defeat at the 2018 World Cup, Japan's team struggles to regroup. But what's missing? An absolute ace striker. The Football Union is hell-bent on creating a striker who hungers for goals and thirsts for victory, so Blue Lock-a rigorous training ground for 300 of Japan's best and brightest youth players-is created. To survive this battle royale, the last striker standing will have to out-muscle and out-ego everyone who stands in his way! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $12.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 18 - 1st printing. Written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro. Art and cover by Yusuke Nomura. A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now! COULD YOU CHANGE YOUR ENVIRONMENT? Still basking in their victory against the U-20 Japan team, the Blue Lock Eleven enjoy some well-earned downtime in Shibuya. But their rest proves short-lived, as Ego soon calls everyone together to reveal the details of Phase Two. In this next challenge, the strikers will have the opportunity to train with professional U-20 players from the biggest European leagues. The stakes are higher and the rivalries ever fiercer... Let Phase Two begin! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $12.99.

Volume 19 - 1st printing. Written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro. Art and cover by Yusuke Nomura. Unable to best Michael Kaiser during training, Isagi was relegated to the bench for Bastard München's first match against FC Barcha. Despite his frustration, Isagi resolves to analyze every second of the match so he can draw level with the evolved Bachira and Kunigami. But wait... Noel Noa's coming onto the field?! What follows is a truly epic clash of soccer gods and monsters-one that might even bring Isagi off the bench... Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 20 - 1st printing. Written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro. Art and cover by Yusuke Nomura. Despite failing to score against FC Barcha, Isagi gave Kunigami a crucial assist and helped spur Bastard München to victory. Even as the dust settles on the match, Ego reveals a shocking twist that will upend the Neo-Egoist League and bring the competition to a fever pitch. Now Bastard München prepares to take on its next opponent, Manshine City, in a contest of rationality versus speed and physicality. Which philosophy will come out on top? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

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Volume 21 - 1st printing. Written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro. Art and cover by Yusuke Nomura. The Bastard München versus Manshine City match opened with a tremendous goal from Chigiri, who's leveled up his game with a little help from Chris Prince. As Bastard München launches a counterattack, Isagi finds some much-needed backup in Kurona. However, the specter of his teammate Kaiser is always there to shut him out from any scoring opportunities. Can he find the missing piece and finally escape the tyrant's shadow? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 22 - 1st printing. Written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro. Art and cover by Yusuke Nomura. A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now! COULD YOU REKINDLE YOUR DREAM? Manshine City's early lead evaporated following two goals from Kaiser and Kunigami. Meanwhile, Isagi discovered a new "golden formula" by combining Kaiser's "meta vision" with his direct shots. The question is, can he translate that into his own goal and finally get revenge on Kaiser? On the other side of the pitch, Nagi approaches Reo with an unexpected proposition. Can the on-again, off-again friends join forces to defeat Isagi and Bastard München? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 23 - 1st printing. Written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro. Art and cover by Yusuke Nomura. A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now! WILL YOUR STORY END HERE? Just when it looked like Chris Prince was about to give England the lead, Isagi slid in and stopped the ball a hair's breadth from the goal. Fired up by the roaring crowd, Isagi now prepares a furious counterattack...only for his teammate Yukimiya to steal the ball and all his momentum. Isagi may be desperate to score in the final minutes, but Yukimiya is racing against an even more daunting countdown: his failing eyesight. Can he keep his story going, or will this be the final chapter? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 24 - 1st printing. Written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro. Art and cover by Yusuke Nomura. A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now! Bastard München bounced back against Manshine City, with Yukimiya getting an assist from Isagi to clinch the winning goal. After Isagi collapses from overexertion, Noel Noa brings him up to speed on the new rankings, which show "King" Barou of Italy's Ubers claiming the top spot. With Bastard München facing Ubers in the next match, this will surely be their toughest battle yet. Can Isagi put his new "100 percent meta vision" into practice and dethrone the king? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $12.99.