Naruto TPB (2003-2015 Shonen Jump Edition Digest) comic books 2002-2004

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Tests of the Ninja!"

Story and art by Masashi Kishimoto.

Naruto learned the truth about the spirit of the demon fox sealed within him, but it didn't change his goal to win the respect of the village by becoming the greatest ninja ever!

First he must pass the test to enter the Ninja Academy; deal with his would-be rival, Konohamaru; and learn to get along with his new classmates. Assigned to a three-person team, Naruto must survive a test against an upper-level ninja instructor.

But only two people can pass... which one will fail?

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 $7.95.

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "Tests of the Ninja!"

Story and art by Masashi Kishimoto.

Naruto learned the truth about the spirit of the demon fox sealed within him, but it didn't change his goal to win the respect of the village by becoming the greatest ninja ever!

First he must pass the test to enter the Ninja Academy; deal with his would-be rival, Konohamaru; and learn to get along with his new classmates. Assigned to a three-person team, Naruto must survive a test against an upper-level ninja instructor.

But only two people can pass... which one will fail?

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 $7.95.

Special Limited Edition - Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "The Tests of the Ninja!" Story and art by Masashi Kishimoto. Naruto learned the truth about the spirit of the demon fox sealed within him, but it didn't change his goal to win the respect of the village by becoming the greatest ninja ever! First he must pass the test to enter the Ninja Academy; deal with his would-be rival, Konohamaru; and learn to get along with his new classmates. Assigned to a three-person team, Naruto must survive a test against an upper-level ninja instructor. But only two people can pass... which one will fail? This Special Limited Edition features a glossy silver cover. 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. Limited to 5,000 copies. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Worst Client!" Story and art by Masashi Kishimoto. Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura have passed the final test to become junior ninja-but now the real challenge begins. Tired of finding stray cats and doing day care, the young ninja ask for a tougher assignment, and find themselves-together with their teacher, Kakashi-bodyguarding a cranky bridgebuilder from the faraway Land of the Waves. But Tazuna the bridgebuilder is in more danger than anyone realizes: he's the target of elite ninja assassins, including Zabuza, "the demon," the most murderous of the Mist Ninjas. And to even have a chance of defeating Zabuza, Kakashi will have to use the secret power concealed in his always-hidden left eye. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 212 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Bridge of Courage!" Story and art by Masashi Kishimoto. Zabuza, the ninja assassin, was stopped from his first try at killing Tazuna the bridgebuilder _ but Zabuza still lives! While the ninjas recover from their injuries, Kakashi puts Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura on a strict training regimen to protect Tazuna's family _ including Tazuna's embittered grandson Inari _ and prepare for Zabuza's next attack. But the next time won't be as easy, because joining Zabuza is his apprentice, Haku, a young master of water style ninjutsu. And as the bridge comes closer to completion, our heroes must be willing to die _ or kill _ to protect the defenseless and the ones they love. 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 $7.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The Next Level!" Story and art by Masashi Kishimoto. There comes a time in every ninja's training when he must put aside his morals and face the truth: ninjas are tools for killing. For Naruto, seeing Sasuke dead, that time is now. Rage awakens the nine-tailed fox spirit within Naruto, giving him the strength to overcome Haku ? but can he bring himself to finish the job? As the battle for the Land of Waves comes to a tragic ending, our heroes return to the village of Konohagakure in time for the chûnin (journeyman ninja) exams. But junior ninjas from around the world have gathered to take the exam, bringing their own strange ninjutsu and mysterious goal. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&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. "The Challengers!" Story and art by Masashi Kishimoto. In the course of their training, student ninja Naruto, Sakura and Sasuke have fought deadly assassins, learned incredible feats of magic and martial arts, and danced along the brink of death. Now they're facing the most terrifying challenge of all: exams! The three ninja-in-training have signed up for the Journeyman Ninja Selection Exams, which they must pass if they ever want to advance to the rank of full-fledged shinobi. They learn too late how grueling the exams are... and how dangerous. If the tests of skill, stealth, and battle prowess don't kill them, their fellow junior ninja will. And, since the three pass or fail as a group, they're only as strong as their weakest link...Naruto! 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 $7.95.