Mars TPB (2002-2003 Kodansha) comic books 2003-2005

Volume 10, 1st printing. Now that Rei and Kira are an official couple, Kira experiences a refreshing taste of freedom for the first time in her life. She is finally able to leave her troubled past behind and give in to a newfound joy. As the happy couple takes a deep look at what they have together, they find themselves at one of lifes major crossroads. The two must decide how school and work will play into their future. Kira decides to take a job in order to secure her independence, while Rei contemplates quitting school in order to support Kira and become a respectable member of society. Just when you think you have your future all mapped out, love enters the picture and changes the scenery. Softcover, 5" x 7", 174 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 10, 2nd or later printing. Now that Rei and Kira are an official couple, Kira experiences a refreshing taste of freedom for the first time in her life. She is finally able to leave her troubled past behind and give in to a newfound joy. As the happy couple takes a deep look at what they have together, they find themselves at one of lifes major crossroads. The two must decide how school and work will play into their future. Kira decides to take a job in order to secure her independence, while Rei contemplates quitting school in order to support Kira and become a respectable member of society. Just when you think you have your future all mapped out, love enters the picture and changes the scenery. Softcover, 5" x 7", 174 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 11, 1st printing. Nearly tragic domestic disturbances highlight this compelling volume. Stepfathers and fathers figure prominently and futures hang in the balance— as if Kira and Rei needed any more complications! Softcover, 5" x 7", 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 11, 2nd or later printing. Nearly tragic domestic disturbances highlight this compelling volume. Stepfathers and fathers figure prominently and futures hang in the balance— as if Kira and Rei needed any more complications! Softcover, 5" x 7", 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12, 1st printing. Kira leaves home with her mothers blessing. When Kira goes with Rei to meet his father, she realizes that he is the elegant man who tried to buy her painting of Rei. It comes out that Rei is actually the son of his fathers brother, who Reis mother had an affair with. Reis father invites Kira to come live at his house with Rei as his fiance until they graduate from high school. As Kira and Rei explore the giant mansion together, Kira learns details about Reis life, and Rei is also beginning to remember things that he had long forgotten. When Kira and Rei go exploring alone (Kira to Seis room and Rei to his mothers room) they both discover things that were held secret for years. Kira finds a suicide note painted into one of his paintings, in which he shows his true colors, which are far darker than anyone couldve imagined. Meanwhile, Rei remembers things about his mothers illness that shock him? Softcover, 5" x 7", 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12, 2nd or later printing. Kira leaves home with her mothers blessing. When Kira goes with Rei to meet his father, she realizes that he is the elegant man who tried to buy her painting of Rei. It comes out that Rei is actually the son of his fathers brother, who Reis mother had an affair with. Reis father invites Kira to come live at his house with Rei as his fiance until they graduate from high school. As Kira and Rei explore the giant mansion together, Kira learns details about Reis life, and Rei is also beginning to remember things that he had long forgotten. When Kira and Rei go exploring alone (Kira to Seis room and Rei to his mothers room) they both discover things that were held secret for years. Kira finds a suicide note painted into one of his paintings, in which he shows his true colors, which are far darker than anyone couldve imagined. Meanwhile, Rei remembers things about his mothers illness that shock him? Softcover, 5" x 7", 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 13, 1st printing. Rei remembers more events from his childhood, and discovers the truth about his mothers mental illness. The complicated relationships within his family are all brought out into the open, including the fact that Reis real father was a racecar driver who died in a horrific crash. Softcover, 5" x 7", 178 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 13, 2nd or later printing. Rei remembers more events from his childhood, and discovers the truth about his mothers mental illness. The complicated relationships within his family are all brought out into the open, including the fact that Reis real father was a racecar driver who died in a horrific crash. Softcover, 5" x 7", 178 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 14, 1st printing. Rei begins his training to become a professional racer and Kira must come to grips with how dangerous the sport really is. There are many people who have high expectations of Rei and he performs wonderfully. Kira is pleased that Rei is finally following his true passion in life but her happiness turns to anxiety when she discovers that Masao has been released from the psychiatric center. Softcover, 5" x 7", 167 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 14, 2nd or later printing. Rei begins his training to become a professional racer and Kira must come to grips with how dangerous the sport really is. There are many people who have high expectations of Rei and he performs wonderfully. Kira is pleased that Rei is finally following his true passion in life but her happiness turns to anxiety when she discovers that Masao has been released from the psychiatric center. Softcover, 5" x 7", 167 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 15, 1st printing. Rei and Kira decide to get married right away after all, but what kind of damper could a newly released Masao put on the relationship? Irrational and showing a mixture of false and true emotions, he will lash out … violently… Will Rei be all right? What kind of dangers await? You wont want to miss the stunning conclusion to MARS! Softcover, 5" x 7", 194 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 15, 2nd or later printing. Rei and Kira decide to get married right away after all, but what kind of damper could a newly released Masao put on the relationship? Irrational and showing a mixture of false and true emotions, he will lash out … violently… Will Rei be all right? What kind of dangers await? You wont want to miss the stunning conclusion to MARS! Softcover, 5" x 7", 194 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.