World's Strongest Rearguard: Labyrinth Country's Novice Seeker GN (2020 Yen Press) comic books

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Tôwa. Art and cover by Rikizo. Character Design by Huuka Kazabana. Translated by Jordan Taylor. Once, the scariest thing to Arihito Atobe was his workaholic boss, Kyouka Igarashi. Now, this ex-corporate slave faces a world where monster-filled labyrinths are the norm and teamwork is key to survival. While others are eager to charge headlong into battle, Arihito chooses to become a "rearguard": a class dedicated to helping allies from the back lines. The rearguard gig should be his ticket to avoid repeating his old life, but this opportunity may just shed new light on what it means to support one's partners and work together! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $13.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Tôwa. Art and cover by Rikizo. Character Design by Huuka Kazabana. Translated by Jordan Taylor. Having formed a party and found companions he can explore the world with, Arihito is finally settling into his new normal as a Seeker in the Labyrinth Country. But when a girl goes missing, hes soon plunged deeper into the dungeon than his party is prepared to handle…Despite joining up with Death Sword Elitia and Shrine Maiden Suzuna, Arihito and his team may be in way over their heads! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $13.00.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Tôwa. Art and cover by Rikizo. Character Design by Huuka Kazabana. Translated by Jordan Taylor. Arihito and his makeshift party have somehow emerged victorious against the Juggernaut. Having heard about the miracles of the cathedral in District Four, they feel a renewed determination to make Theresia human again, but many labyrinths stand between them and their goal. Though his allies have doubled in number, will Arihitos rearguard abilities be enough to protect them? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $13.00.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Tôwa. Art and cover by Rikizo. Character Design by Huuka Kazabana. Translated by Jordan Taylor. Thanks to a severe wound, Arihito is all too aware that his rearguard powers have one major flaw: He cant use them for personal protection! Now its up to Kyouka and the rest of the party to support him, but can they overcome the Field of Dawns mighty gatekeeper, the Giant Eagle- Headed Warrior? Victory would mean discovering powerful secrets about the world-including the reason they were all brought to the Labyrinth Country in the first place! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $13.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Tôwa. Art and cover by Rikizo. Character Design by Huuka Kazabana. Translated by Jordan Taylor. Having awakened a Hidden God at the heart of the Labyrinth Country, Arihitos party has shot to the top of District Eights rankings, overtaking the previous #1 party, Polaris. Now the friendly rivals aim to take the exam to rise to District Seven together…and not even a stampede is going to stop them! Can Arihitos party pass their exam and protect civilians in danger, all while holding their own against waves of escaped monsters? Perhaps an unexpected ally will help turn the tide! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $13.00.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by Tôwa. Art and cover by Rikizo. Character Design by Huuka Kazabana. Translated by Jordan Taylor. Just as Arihito and his party are in the midst of quelling a stampede, a foe more formidable than any other appears—one capable of overwhelming even Arihitos support and defense skills. Yet all hope is not lost, for they still have a secret weapon: the powers of a Hidden God on their side. Will Arihito succeed at advancing his party to District Seven…and get one step closer to his goal of restoring Theresias humanity? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $13.00.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Written by Tôwa. Art and cover by Rikizo. Character Design by Huuka Kazabana. Translated by Jordan Taylor. After a tough battle, Arihito and his friends are celebrating their advancement to District Seven—when a distress call comes in from their rival party, Polaris! Georgs group was last seen heading into the toughest labyrinth in District Eight, the Shrieking Wood…and Arihitos party may be the only ones who can save them. They take the mission in a heartbeat, but when faced with the bone-chilling terror of the labyrinth and monsters that turn party members against one another, can they manage to not fall victim themselves? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing. Written by Tôwa. Art and cover by Rikizo. Character Design by Huuka Kazabana. Translated by Jordan Taylor. Arihito and his party have finally made it to District Seven! In order to give their combat prowess a boost, they decide to open the Black Box they received in the battle with the Vine Puppeteer. But according to Ariadne, a dangerous, sentient weapon-an armament-is sealed within... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $13.00.