Pulp (1997-2002 Viz Media) Manga Magazine comic books 2001

Volume 5, Issue 1 - January 2001. An anthology of manga geared towards a more adult mind set. 168 Pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $5.95.

Volume 5, Issue 2 - February 2001. An anthology of manga geared towards a more adult mind set. 180 Pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $5.95.

Volume 5, Issue 3 - March 2001. An anthology of manga geared towards a more adult mind set. 192 Pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $5.95.

Volume 5, Issue 4 - April 2001. An anthology of manga geared towards a more adult mind set. 168 Pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $5.95.

Volume 5, Issue 5 - May 2001. By Various. An anthology of manga geared towards a more adult mind set. Movies, books, manga, true crime and Warren Ellis -- it's all in every issue of PULP! In "Dance till Tomorrow," Tachimi has given Miyuki a deadline of one month to marry Suekichi so she pops the question immediately! How will Aya react when Suekichi tells her the news? Then, it's the bloody continuation of the "Bakune Young" manga! The yakuza are storming the castle, the police are out for vengeance, and bloodlust sweeps over the rest! Bakune's out of options, but he won't go without a fight! In "Banana Fish," Arthur goes to Papadino's to learn the ways of mob life, and Yut Leung takes advantage of his time alone with the captured Ash. In "Voyeurs, Inc." the perverted stalker confronts Miyuki, blackmailing her by threatening to send his cockroach sex tape to everyone she knows! Can the Voyeurs Inc. team get there in time to stop him? And catch "Short Cuts": Artistically experimental, unbelievably bizarre humor! Plus: "Even a Monkey Can Draw Manga" and "Uzumaki"! 168 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $5.95.

Volume 5, Issue 6 - June 2001. An anthology of manga geared towards a more adult mind set. 168 Pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $5.95.

Volume 5, Issue 7 - July 2001. An anthology of manga geared towards a more adult mind set. 168 Pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $5.95.

Volume 5, Issue 8 - August 2001. By Various. An anthology of manga geared towards a more adult mind set. PULP has sexy, tough, surreal, violent and hilarious manga, plus columns and features written by some of the premier experts in Japanese pop culture. This month we focus on American manga. That's right! American manga! Make sure to check out the special collector's cover by one of America's best manga artists. "Banana Fish": Papa Dino and Arthur break off their meeting to find Ash while Yut Leung confronts Dr. Dawson about Banana Fish. "Dance Till Tomorrow": With only one week before Suekichi's wedding to Miyuki, everybody and their uncle seems to have a word of sage advice for him! "Cinderalla": Cinderalla's father has risen from the grave and he's out for love! Soon, Cinderalla is saying 'hello' to her new stepmother and two stepsisters. "Even a Monkey Can Draw Manga": It's easy to draw poses, look and see! "Uzumaki": The local prankster's got a crush on Kirie...but after he is involved in a hideous accident, his parting gift of a Jack-in-the-Box takes on disturbing implications. Plus: "Short Cuts" and "Bakune Young"! 128 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $5.95.

Volume 5, Issue 9 - September 2001. By Various. An anthology of manga geared towards a more adult mind set. PULP has sexy, tough, surreal, violent and hilarious manga, plus columns and features written by some of the premier experts in Japanese pop culture. "Cinderalla": Cinderalla is put to work doing all the dirty work! What's a poor little half-naked waif to do? "Dance Till Tomorrow": Wedding bells ring as Suekichi's big day arrives! Will Suekichi and Miyuki seal their vows...and fates? "Even a Monkey Can Draw Manga": Our manga experts explain where ideas come from. Scatological humor abounds! "Bakune Young": The Bakune series is back with the simplest yet most provocative of questions -- Bakune Young: Dead or Alive? "Banana Fish": Ash finally tracks down Dr. Abraham Dawson, the original scientist that worked on Banana Fish. Is it time for Ash's revenge? "Uzumaki": When the class scapegoat turns into a snail and becomes the next victim of the spiral phenomenon, how will this affect Kirie and the rest of the school? Plus: "Short Cuts," and an exclusive interview with Mamoru Oshii! 128 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $5.95.

Volume 5, Issue 10 - October 2001. By Various. An anthology of manga geared towards a more adult mind set. PULP has sexy, tough, surreal, violent and hilarious manga, plus columns and features written by some of the premier experts in Japanese pop culture. "Cinderella": Cinderalla may be a servant now, but she still has time to fall in love. "Dance Till Tomorrow": Miyuki calls off all wedding plans and life for Suekichi settles back into a twisted sort of normality. "Even a Monkey Can Draw Manga": Boy's manga. Girl's manga. Let our helpful experts be your guide to these two very different genres. "Bakune Young": Renge is a one-woman special forces team when she makes a bold attempt at amphibious assault on a U.S. aircraft. "Banana Fish": The next in command of Shorter's street gang thinks Ash killed his leader and now this upstart is out for brutal revenge. "Uzumaki": The town lighthouse begins beaming a spiral pattern and anyone who goes into the tower to investigate never returns. What is happening on the beaches of Kurozu-cho? Plus: "Short Cuts"! 128 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $5.95.

Volume 5, Issue 11 - November 2001. By Various. An anthology of manga geared towards a more adult mind set. PULP has sexy, tough, surreal, violent and hilarious manga, plus columns and features written by some of the premier experts in Japanese pop culture. "Cinderalla": Cinderalla's fairy godmother has arrived at last...and boy is she hungry! "Dance Till Tomorrow": Sue pulls Suekichi aside to talk about what she's found in the records of their grandfather -- sometimes truth really is stranger than fiction! "Even a Monkey Can Draw Manga": There's a wide world of erotic comics out there -- PULP's experts make sure you don't get lost! "Bakune Young": Renge's one-woman assault on a United States aircraft carrier goes awry, but she's not going down without a fight! "Banana Fish": Ash is on the road to recovery at Eiji's apartment, but he seems to be having trouble fitting in with the crowd. "Uzumaki": People are being bitten to death by killer mosquitoes in the streets of Kurozu-cho! What can these murderous insects and the spiral phenomenon have in common? Plus: "Short Cuts," and a look at manga movies! 128 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $5.95.

Volume 5, Issue 12 - December 2001. By Various. An anthology of manga geared towards a more adult mind set. PULP has sexy, tough, surreal, violent and hilarious manga, plus columns and features. "Cinderalla": Cinderalla saves Senjo from dissection, and finally discovers the "prince" of her dreams. "Dance Till Tomorrow": Because of Aya's careless comments, Suekichi goes wild with jealousy. "Even a Monkey Can Draw Manga": Learn how to make women's comics that sell! "Bakune Young": Everyone knew that Bakune was a strange man, but what does it mean when his face appears in cigarette smoke? "Banana Fish": Ash and Eiji prepare for the coming battle while Max and Abe share some whiskey and some memories. "Uzumaki": Girls in Kurozu-cho are giving birth at an alarming rate. What is the connection between this trend and the spiral phenomenon? "Short Cuts": Ko-gal apocalypse! Plus: Tokyoscope! 128 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $5.95.