Gunslinger Girl GN (2003-2007 ADV Digest) comic books 2007-2009

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yu Aida. Though brainwashed to be cold-blooded killers, the child assassins of Section Two continue to grow beyond the range of their "conditioning." Triela struggles with tears that never come, while Henrietta must deal with her growing feelings for her handler Giuseppe. But there is still hope in Triela, who is slowly coming to terms with her defeat at the hands of Pinocchio... and remembering the girl she once was. 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 $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yu Aida. The conflict between Padania and the Social Welfare Agency reaches new heights as Padania agents target the ex-fiancee of Marco, Angelica's handler. The Agency retaliates with an all-out strike against the elusive Christiano, a move that once again pits Triela against the deadly, knife-wielding Pinocchio... in a battle that only one of them will survive. 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 $9.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yu Aida. The Social Welfare Agency's cyborg program moves into the next phase with the introduction of Petrushka, the most capable assassin it has ever produced. Paired with her handler Alessandro, Petrushka will be called upon to foil a Padania bombing on her very first outing - if she doesn't get herself killed first. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.