Initial D GN (2002-2008 Tokyopop) comic books 2006-2008

Volume 21 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shuichi Shigeno. The pressure is on Tak more than ever before and Ryâ's got some words of advice for his star driver as they prepare for the big race against Tomoyuki. Tomoyuki's been on the pro circuit and Tak will have to use every move in his bag of tricks if he hopes to beat him. With the race finally underway, Tak takes a huge gamble and - turns off his headlights! It's a sketchy maneuver, but it pays off in the end when Tak pulls out the win against the pro, Tomoyuki. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 23 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shuichi Shigeno. Proving that passing Daiki was no fluke, Tak wins his race. Now it's up to K.T. to keep up the momentum as he takes on Toudou's "Smiley" Sakai. They call the guy "Smiley," because in the heat of battle his face scrunches up into what might be deceptively described as a grin. Sakai's smile quickly fades, though, when K.T. beats him in their race. After this defeat a long absent member of the Toudou team comes back to defend the team's sullied reputation... a member so tough that even Kyoichi calls Ryosuke to warn him. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 24 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shuichi Shigeno. he Saitama dream team bring in the Sakamoto aka The Ringer to take Tak down. As it rains, Ry explains to Tak this is his biggest challenge, but he possesses a secret weapon that will drive him to victory. The only problem is Tak has to figure out this secret before he drifts into the storm of Sakamoto. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 25 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shuichi Shigeno. Sakamoto, the Saitama dream team's ringer, is executing perfect drift moves around every corner. Tak's concentration seems to be off. Ry's words continue resonate in his head. K.T. seems to be of no use as Tak is dueling with his most challenging foe. Could this be the rude awaking to the ultimate dynasty of drifters? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 26 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shuichi Shigeno. The next stage is here! Tak is undefeated on paper, but that may go up in flames against a mysterious Impreza. Wondering who is behind the wheel should be the least of his problems since he must face-off against the 4WD Evo! To remain the Project D champion, Tak must push the limit on his eight-six. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 27 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shuichi Shigeno. An "accidental" oil slick has left K.T. with a car that can't be fixed. Sliding into the driver's seat of Kyoko's car, K.T. is focused on drifting to victory. Meanwhile, Tak is battling a Lancer Evo, whose goons are set to unleash some road rage if Tak wins! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 28 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shuichi Shigeno. The cheaters aren't going to let Team D off light: they call in gang-banger reinforcements. Luckily for everyone, K.T. knows one of the gang-bangers from his motorcycle days and everyone gains new respect for K.T.! K.T. also spends a romantic day with Kyoko; will K.T. have a change of heart for Kyoko? And what's in store for K.T. in the big race against Purple Shadow? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 29 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shuichi Shigeno. The battle between Tak and Shirojima-Purple Shadow's "God Arm"-is not going to be over quickly. While Tak is becoming more and more confused by Shirojima's driving technique, K.T. takes this opportunity to take a nap! At the rate the race is going, it looks like Shirojima will win-is there any way Tak can overtake him? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 30 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shuichi Shigeno. Tak had done the impossible by using the side gutters to re-pass Shirojima and keep himself in the battle, but has he really done more than simply prolong the inevitable? As yet another round gets under way, it's suddenly painfully clear that Shijojima won't fall for the same trick twice. Think Tak still has a chance? Wait till he makes a wrong move and trashes his suspension! Now there's no way our undefeated champ can possibly win on skill-luck would have to somehow intervene. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 31 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shuichi Shigeno. K.T. seems a perfect match for Purple Shadow Hoshino and his "holy foot", but as they race he can't get any closer, and Hoshino's GT-R can't pull away from him either-and the observers give both drivers 50-50 odds. Things change, however, in the next round when K.T. leads the battle. The competition is fierce but K.T. makes a move in haste, a maneuver that's just taught Hoshino what he needs to know to win... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 32 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shuichi Shigeno. If imitation is a form of flattery, then the Project D boys get flattered big time in this issue. Before returning from Ibaraki, Tak is treated to a ride in the car of the gracious God Arm and gets a sense of a higher plane in driving. But he returns to Gunma to receive a big slap in the face from a pretty up-and-coming 17-year-old golfer named Mika Uemura. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 33 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shuichi Shigeno. Iggy, Cole, and Kenji look likely to spend the summer single while D heads to the hot spring hills of Hakone for their biggest challenge yet at the foot of the Fuji speedway. The big Kanagawa street teams reluctantly meet and agree to a four-pronged plan to end D's winning streak and send them back to the minor leagues... Only the fearless survive in the white-hot world of street racing! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.