Viz comic books issue 3

Volume 3, 1st Printing - Story and Artwork by Sankichi Hinodeya. Ink still fresh from their victories against the S4, Team Blues Inklings find themselves in even more trouble! Goggles and Rider must stop an evil subterranean plot, and a new Inkling joins the team. New weapons, new foes, and new friends enter the splatfield as Team Blue prepares for its toughest challenge yet: the Square King Cup! Softcover, 5" x 7.5", 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Buronson. Art and Cover by Ryoichi Ikegami. Set in the back streets of Malaysia, Strain follows the lives of Mayo, a ruthless assassin, and Shion, the teenage prostitute he takes under his wing. Together they battle a psychotic Japanese aristocrat obsessed with purifying his "strain" and thugs bent on ruling the Asian underworld! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 216 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $15.95.

Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Yuki Shiwasu. Hanas scores on her latest tests are dismal, and everyone around her, including her teacher, blames her new love life! Hana adamantly denies that to be the cause and vows to study hard to do better on her finals. But when Takane storms in to tutor her, will his help actually prove to be more of a distraction?! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Written by Okura. Art and cover by Coma Hashii. Self-discovery isnt always fun, as Noshiro, Ayumi and Makoto are all finding out the hard way. Even the self-assured Sanada seems to be struggling. The final volume of this complicated love story proves that hanging on to that blue sky feeling of youthful love is an elusive and unpredictable task! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 258 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Written by Masafumi Nishida. Art and cover by Mizuki Sakakibara. Character Design by Masakazu Katsura.

When he was a child, Barnaby lost his parents to a shadowy organization called Ouroboros. The search for his parents' killers may lead both Barnaby and Kotetsu into a dangerous conspiracy that has wider implications for everyone in Stern Bild City. Then the heroes jump into action against rampaging mecha and renegade NEXTs and the secretive hand behind it all!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Taiyo Matsumoto. Translated by Michael Arias. Believing in the future of manga while never forgetting its past, Shiozawa accompanies manga creators once again through their agony to create an ultimate manga project. Is there ever joy in creation? Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $28.00.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. By Tetsuya Saruwatari. Nobody enjoys a good fight more than "Kiibo" Miyazawa, a high school student whose father is training him in a secret martial arts form passed down from generation to generation. Kiibo just may have the awesome fighting skills to be the next Bruce Lee, but for now he's stuck going to school and doing his chores. When Kiibo finds his latest nemesis-turned-friend, Onihei the Destroyer, beaten to a bloody pulp, he vows to take revenge, but Onihei warns him that his attacker was none other than the feared "Evil Beast" - a savage martial artist trained by Onihei himself! Now obsessed with becoming the world's strongest fighter, the Beast is looking for the man he hears is even more powerful than Onihei - namely, Kiibo's father! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiaki Sukeno.

Benio learns both why Rokuro ran amok at Hinatsuki Dorm and a secret about her beloved brother. Then, when a friend is possessed by the curse of the Kegare, Rokuro is faced with a terrible decision...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Created by Stan Lee. Story and art by Hiroyuki Takei.

Yamato's best friend Rune is now a doji master to the envious trickster Jealousy. But why is Rune using Jealousy to attack Yamato and Ultimo? The answer lies deep in the past and will shock everyone-even Rune!

Softcover, 216 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Fine $5.99

Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings.

Created by Stan Lee. Story and art by Hiroyuki Takei.

Yamato's best friend Rune is now a doji master to the envious trickster Jealousy. But why is Rune using Jealousy to attack Yamato and Ultimo? The answer lies deep in the past and will shock everyone-even Rune!

Softcover, 216 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st Printing.

Story and Art by Rumiko Takahashi.

Undeterred by Lums jealous anger, Ataru continues to shamelessly chase skirts. When the priestess Sakura returns as Tomobiki High Schools nurse, the school is plagued by unprecedented menaces that titillate Atarus lecherous heart! Later, Lums gorgeous childhood friend Ran escalates the school hijinks, but what Lum doesnt know is that Ran has a major score to settle!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 400 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences

Cover price $19.99.

Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and Art by Rumiko Takahashi.

Undeterred by Lums jealous anger, Ataru continues to shamelessly chase skirts. When the priestess Sakura returns as Tomobiki High Schools nurse, the school is plagued by unprecedented menaces that titillate Atarus lecherous heart! Later, Lums gorgeous childhood friend Ran escalates the school hijinks, but what Lum doesnt know is that Ran has a major score to settle!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 400 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences

Cover price $19.99.

1st (2001) Edition - Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Junji Ito. In the third and final volume, with their town devastated by titanic hurricanes, the citizens of Kurôzu-cho - including Shuichi, Kirie and her family - find themselves cut off from the outside world. Reporters and rescue teams cross the mountain range into Kurôzu-cho only to find themselves unable to leave. Trapped inside the cursed ruins, the desperate survivors struggle and huddle together, waiting to turn into giant snails or worse. The very laws of nature are changed as the spiral sucks them in. And to fight it, or to escape, the last survivors must go to the heart of the horror to witness what may be their eventual fate. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 page, B&W. Rating: T+ NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $15.95.

2nd (2008) Edition - Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Junji Ito. With their town devastated by titanic hurricanes, the citizens of the spiral-haunted town of Kurôzu-cho find themselves cut off from the outside world. Reporters and rescue teams cross the mountain range into Kurôzu-cho only to find themselves unable to leave. Trapped inside the cursed ruins, the desperate survivors struggle and huddle together, waiting to run into giant snails or worse. The very laws of nature are changed as the spiral sucks them in. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 256 pages, B&W. Rating: T+ NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

2nd Edition - Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Junji Ito. With their town devastated by titanic hurricanes, the citizens of the spiral-haunted town of Kurôzu-cho find themselves cut off from the outside world. Reporters and rescue teams cross the mountain range into Kurôzu-cho only to find themselves unable to leave. Trapped inside the cursed ruins, the desperate survivors struggle and huddle together, waiting to run into giant snails or worse. The very laws of nature are changed as the spiral sucks them in. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 256 pages, B&W. Rating: T+ NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. In this volume, Shinmen Takezo has figuratively died and been reborn with the name - Miyamoto Musashi. His first destination is Kyoto where he plans to challenge the fierce fighters of the Yoshioka Dojo. Is Musashi mentally and physically prepared to take on this most famous school of swordsmen? Or will Seijuro and Denshichiro Yoshioka, the leaders of the Yoshioka School, be too skilled and experienced for him to handle? Musashi heads out, armed only with his wooden practice sword, to face his fears! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 248 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Vagabond TPB (2002- Viz Digest) Vol. 7-9. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. Musashi suffers a humiliating defeat against Inshun, the second-generation master of Hôzôin Temple. To prepare for a rematch, Musashi undertakes an intense spiritual and physical training regimen with a most unlikely teacher--Inshun's predecessor, the founder of the Hôzôin Spear Technique. To attain the focus necessary to take on the most technically proficient and deadliest fighter he has ever faced, Musashi will first have to confront his own deep-seated personal demons. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Vagabond TPB (2002- Viz Digest) Vol. 7-9. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. Musashi suffers a humiliating defeat against Inshun, the second-generation master of Hôzôin Temple. To prepare for a rematch, Musashi undertakes an intense spiritual and physical training regimen with a most unlikely teacher--Inshun's predecessor, the founder of the Hôzôin Spear Technique. To attain the focus necessary to take on the most technically proficient and deadliest fighter he has ever faced, Musashi will first have to confront his own deep-seated personal demons. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Maki Minami. Hime just got her first big break in voice acting, but it means she has to move out of her house and pretend to be a boy! Her new manager, Yamada, is willing to put in the extra time to train her personally, and Hime's hope of being a voice actor seems close to being fulfilled. But Yamada insists he'll only user her for male characters. Will she have to give up on Lovely Blazers to see her dream come true? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Twin Trouble!"

Written by Brian Smith. Art and cover by Horacio Domingues.

Now that Daniel's a Voltron Force cadet, he can't wait to show off in front of his former classmates at the Galaxy Alliance Flight Academy. He owns the skies in Black Lion! Suddenly, two mysterious ships appear out of nowhere and put Daniel's flying to shame. Who are these mysterious new pilots? And is their presence at the Academy an act of peace or aggression?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 3 -1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by EMMA. A high school field trip to an amusement park has Ito and Makoto switching clothes just to hang out together, and their friendship is threatened when a classmate sees through the ruse. Later, back in the drama-club, cute new student Kohei is determined to win the "woman" of his dreams: Makoto! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Rei Toma.

Unable to return home, Asahi grows into a lovely young woman. As a priestess, she must spend time with the water dragon god for a ritual every year, but because of her connection to the water dragon god's power, someone kidnaps her! Will Asahi be able to escape unscathed?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Story and Art by Taishi Tsutsui. Nariyuki Yuiga's quest to help three geniuses with their education may be more than the studious tutor can handle! He meets overeager fathers with marriage on their minds, gets way more up close and personal with the girls than he's ready for and has to play sports to make sure that he gets the job done! Will this be the straw that breaks the camel's back? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in. 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "The Magic of Friendship!" Story and art by Iginio Straffi. Bloom decides to get a job - with a little help from her Winx Club friends and her new talking diary! Plus, a field trip to Blackmud Swamp turns into a magic team-up adventure with the Specialists - and a showdown with the witches from Cloudtower! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $6.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Daisuke Ashihara. Translated by Caleb Cook.

Yuma's Neighbor identity revealed, the Tamakoma branch safeguards him, Osamu and Chika by recruiting them to their group of powerhouses and eccentrics. But Border HQ wants Yuma's Black Trigger badly enough to send agents from its top three squads to steal it!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Sonata!" Story and art by Clamp. A tale of dark poetry and prophecy foretelling the end of the world and the fate of the lone young man who holds Earth's destiny in his hands - Kamui, heir of incredible psychic powers. Alone in the world, with no purpose except to protect his two dearest friends, Kamui finds himself sought by two opposing sets of occult forces. Kamui knows little about his strange destiny... only that it brings pain and sorrow to anyone close to him. His best friends are the first to feel the tragedy - their father, priest of Togakushi Shrine, is killed while guarding a sacred mystical sword. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. "Sonata!" Story and art by Clamp. A tale of dark poetry and prophecy foretelling the end of the world and the fate of the lone young man who holds Earth's destiny in his hands - Kamui, heir of incredible psychic powers. Alone in the world, with no purpose except to protect his two dearest friends, Kamui finds himself sought by two opposing sets of occult forces. Kamui knows little about his strange destiny... only that it brings pain and sorrow to anyone close to him. His best friends are the first to feel the tragedy - their father, priest of Togakushi Shrine, is killed while guarding a sacred mystical sword. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Masaomi Kanzaki.

The mind and soul of a man inside the invincible shell of a machine... He is Xenon the Heavy Metal Warrior!

Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 160 pages, B&W.

NOTE: Co-published by Eclipse and Viz Communications, Inc. [Viz Media.

Cover price $14.95.

Volume 3 - 2nd or later printing.

Story and art by Masaomi Kanzaki.

The mind and soul of a man inside the invincible shell of a machine... He is Xenon the Heavy Metal Warrior!

Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 160 pages, B&W.

NOTE: Co-published by Eclipse and Viz Communications, Inc. [Viz Media.

Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Nozomi Mino. Translated by Andria Cheng.

Reunited at last, Oya and Yuri savor their first night back in each other's arms by making love until Yuri faints from exhaustion. Later, Yuri returns to her normal life in Japan, but it isn't long before Oya comes to pick her up. He's prepared a private villa for the two of them to relive their summertime romp together. But it soon becomes clear that Oya has been hiding something from Yuri.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Takashi Shiina. Main Character Design by Rumiko Takahashi. Script Cooperation by Katsuyuki Sumisawa. Translated by Junko Goda. The beloved fantasy adventure Inuyasha continues with the next generation of demon hunters!Can the three teenage daughters of demon dog half-brothers Inuyasha and Sesshomaru save their parents, themselves, and both realms from the menace of the seven mystical Rainbow Pearls?Before the trio can continue their perilous journey to the west, they must first complete an all-important task-one way or another, Towa will get to enjoy a cushy heated bath!Then the girls are joined by Takechiyo, Riku, and Rion and head toward the town of Sakai. While facing off against the remaining members of the Four Perils, Towa and Moroha fight fiercely to protect Setsuna as she remembers the day she received her curse... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Includes Trading Card - Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Written by Shin Yoshida. Art and cover by Naohito Miyoshi.

After his Duel with Sora Shiunin, Yuya wakes up back at his hideout, where his alter egos tell him about a mysterious power called the Adam Factor. Yuya's quest for the secret of the Adam Factor and its connection to the Genesis Omega Dragon will take him into the lost memories of his past and will bring him face-to-face with his rival Reiji Akaba!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.99.

Does NOT Include Trading Card - Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Written by Shin Yoshida. Art and cover by Naohito Miyoshi.

After his Duel with Sora Shiunin, Yuya wakes up back at his hideout, where his alter egos tell him about a mysterious power called the Adam Factor. Yuya's quest for the secret of the Adam Factor and its connection to the Genesis Omega Dragon will take him into the lost memories of his past and will bring him face-to-face with his rival Reiji Akaba!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.99.

Includes Bonus Trading Card (Winged Kuriboh Level 9) - Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Naoyuki Kageyama. The Duel Academy Tournament moves into high gear as Jaden and his friends battle it out with each other for a chance to duel the legendary Zane "Kaiser" Truesdale. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 206 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Does NOT Include Bonus Trading Card (Winged Kuriboh Level 9) - Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Naoyuki Kageyama. The Duel Academy Tournament moves into high gear as Jaden and his friends battle it out with each other for a chance to duel the legendary Zane "Kaiser" Truesdale. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 206 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Includes a Blackship of Corn Card - Volume 3 - 1st printing. Original concept by Kazuki Takahashi. Written by Shin Yoshida. Art by Naohito Miyoshi. In the Heartland theme park, Yuma (with a little help from Astral) has managed to defeat Captain Corn in an amazing duel, but there is more challenges yet to come! Mr. Heartland is out to capture all of the powerful Numbers cards and destroy Astral's world. If Yuma and his friends won't join him, Mr. Heartland will crush them! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Does NOT Include Card - Volume 3 - 1st printing. Original concept by Kazuki Takahashi. Written by Shin Yoshida. Art by Naohito Miyoshi. In the Heartland theme park, Yuma (with a little help from Astral) has managed to defeat Captain Corn in an amazing duel, but there is more challenges yet to come! Mr. Heartland is out to capture all of the powerful Numbers cards and destroy Astral's world. If Yuma and his friends won't join him, Mr. Heartland will crush them! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Chika Shiomi. Yukari, Satomi and Mahoro are all influenced by their past life personalities and begin to lose control over their present-day behavior. While Mahoro wonders about Yukaris true feelings for her, Yukari realizes exactly who Mahoro and Satomi were in the past! Meanwhile, Yukaris journeys to the old days are becoming more and more dangerous! Softcover, 200 pages, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., B&W. Cover price $9.99.