Golden Kamuy GN (2017- Viz) comic books 2020-2022

Volume 13 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Satoru Noda.

Sugimoto and Asirpa reach Lake Kussharo near Abashiri prison at last! The time has come to put all their plans to break into the prison and meet Noppera-bo into action. Their nemesis, Lieutenant Tsurumi, as always, is one step ahead and has his own agents inside Abashiri. Tsurumi himself is on the way, with a contingent of troops and a gunboat to back him up! But if anyone can survive being surrounded by enemies and still keep Asirpa safe in this deadly conflict it's Immortal Sugimoto!

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 14 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Satoru Noda.

Sugimoto and Asirpa fi nally come face to face with Noppera-bo inside Abashiri prison, but as Asirpa looks into his eyes she realizes he is not her father!

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 15 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Satoru Noda.

After the chaos at Abashiri prison, Asirpa, Shiraishi and Kiroanke head for Karafuto, unaware that Kiroranke has betrayed them for his own goals. The untamed island of Karafuto is even further north than Hokkaido, and home to both Japanese and Russian settlements. Asirpa is also now the only person who can decipher the map on the tattooed skins. Sugimoto, wounded and captured by the 7th Division after the battle, makes a deal with Tsurumi to go along. The search for the Ainu gold moves to a harsh new environment!

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 16 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Satoru Noda.

With Asirpa unaware that Sugimoto is still alive, she heads north further into Karafuto with Kiroranke, Ogata and Shiraishi.

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 17 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Satoru Noda.

While Sugimoto races north by dogsled, Asirpa crosses the border with Kiroranke into Russian territory. Kiroranke was once involved in the assassination of the Russian Czar Alexander II, and the Russians, tipped off by Tsurumi that Kiroranke was heading into their territory on Karafuto, have set an ambush at the border. The dark pasts of Asirpa's traveling companions are now coming to light, along with the secrets of her own father...

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 18 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Satoru Noda.

Sugimoto closes the distance between himself and Asirpa as she continues her journey north into the wilderness of Karafuto in search of the dark secret of her father's past and the key to the hidden gold. Now, deep in Russian territory, Kiroranke has more to say about Wilk-Asirpa's father and his former conspirator in the plot to assassinate the Russian Czar. Back in Hokkaido, Lieutenant Tsurumi ponders the coded tattoos himself as Hijikata and his group track down another violent escaped convict near Lake Akan.

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 19 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Satoru Noda.

Asirpa's quest to find out about her father has led her to a Russian prison on the frozen coast of Karafuto in hopes of breaking out Sofia, a former revolutionary. Sofia was also the leader of the group that Kiroranke and Wilk belonged to and she may be able to shed more light on Asirpa's father. But the truth about Wilk might ultimately be more than she can bear. Sugimoto and his party draw closer to catching up with Asirpa-and when they do, old scores will be settled.

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 20 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Satoru Noda.

If the hidden Ainu gold can ever be found, will it be worth the price paid for it in lives lost and ruined? Who really murdered the Ainu for their treasure? With Kiroranke dead, Ogata may have some answers, but after the confrontation on the ice of the Mamiya Strait he needs medical attention.

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 21 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Satoru Noda.

Sugimoto and Asirpa (and Shiraishi too) have been reunited and head south across Karafuto with the goal of returning to Hokkaido. But after so much time apart and all that has happened, Asirpa's feelings about the Ainu struggle have changed. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Tsurumi begins trying to decipher the code in the tattooed skins and sends a double agent into Hijikata's group. But Hijikata is no fool, however, and engages in a battle of wits with Tsurumi. Regardless of who comes out top, it is clear that only Asirpa holds the key to finding the Ainu gold.

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 216 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 22 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Satoru Noda.

Asirpa's adventure in Karafuto changed her feelings about not only her father, but also the Ainu struggle for independence. Sugimoto has also come to realize something about his own feelings about Asirpa as well. If they're really going to be equal partners, they'll need to come to a new understanding. Once again on the run from Lieutenant Tsurumi, they head for Hokkaido. But the rogue officer isn't about to give up. The pursuit once again leads into forbidding, frozen territory...

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 23 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Satoru Noda. Translated by John Werry.

Sugimoto and Asirpa (and Shiraishi too) have been reunited and they head south across Karafuto with the goal of returning to Hokkaido. But after so much time apart and all that has happened, Asirpa's feelings about the Ainu struggle have changed. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Tsurumi begins trying to decipher the code in the tattooed skins and sends a double agent into Hijikata's group. Hijikata is no fool, however, and engages in a battle of wits with Tsurumi. Regardless of who comes out on top, it's clear that only Asirpa holds the key to finding the Ainu gold.

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 202 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 24 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Satoru Noda. Translated by John Werry.

The search for the tattooed convicts leads Sugimoto, Asirpa and Shiraishi to the infamous Botaro the Pirate, a man with nearly superhuman swimming abilities. Tracking him down will test Sugimoto's claim of immortality! Meanwhile, a serial killer stalks the back alleys of Sapporo-but is he another escapee from Abashiri prison or someone else? The murders draw in Lieutenant Tsurumi and Hijikata, and a deadly confrontation is building-but this time, who is the hunter and who is the hunted?

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 200 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 25 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Satoru Noda. Translated by John Werry.

As all of the interested parties begin to converge in Sapporo, only three tattooed skins that form the code that will lead to the Ainu gold remain to be found. One of them may belong to a serial killer stalking the city's back alleys and Sugimoto means to get to him before anyone else. But with so many different groups now involved in the hunt, some forced alliances may be necessary. But one thing is certain-only Asirpa herself has the key to solving the code!

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 200 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 26 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Satoru Noda. Translated by John Werry.

The serial killings in Sapporo turn out to be the work of the infamous Jack the Ripper, who fled to Japan after his murderous spree in London. After tracking him to the Sapporo Brewery, Sugimoto's and Hijikata's groups have teamed up to find him before Lieutenant Tsurumi and the 7th Division. Keiji Ueji, another tattooed convict, is also on the scene and may hold the final key to the code leading to the lost Ainu gold. As a skyrocket lights up the night sky, a violent confrontation is about to explode in the brewery!

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 27 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Satoru Noda. Translated by John Werry.

At long last, all of the tattooed skins are accounted for. Asirpa, the key to solving the code and the location of the Ainu gold, is in the hands of Lieutenant Tsurumi and the 7th Division. Sugimoto isn't about to lose Asirpa again and takes off after her, but will have to deal with Botaro the Pirate first. Meanwhile, Sophia and her partisans have also returned to make their play for the gold, and Hijikata and his men are still in the game. All are driven together toward one goal, gripped by their desire to possess the Golden Kamuy!

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 218 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $12.99.