L'As comic books issue 7

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Bones into Dust!"

Story and art by Keiji Nakazawa.

Cartoonist Keiji Nakazawa was seven years old and living in Hiroshima in the early days of August 1945 when the city was destroyed by an atomic bomb. Starting a few months before that event, the ten-volume Barefoot Gen saga shows life in Japan after years of war and privations, as seen through the eyes of seven-year-old Gen Nakaoka. Gen has grown old enough to think about the legacy of the victims of the atomic bombing. Gen searches for a printer willing to publish an eyewitness account of the bombing written by "Papa," the journalist who serves as a father figure to Gen's war orphan friends. By hook and crook Gen and Ryuta manage to get the book printed and distributed, only to arouse the wrath of U.S. Army censors, who teach them a hard lesson about the politics of memory.

Meanwhile, Gen's brother Koji returns home at last, only to find that their mother is on her deathbed.

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 270 pages, B&W.

Cover price $14.95.

Volume 7 - 2nd and later printings. "Bones into Dust!"

NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary.

Story and art by Keiji Nakazawa.

Cartoonist Keiji Nakazawa was seven years old and living in Hiroshima in the early days of August 1945 when the city was destroyed by an atomic bomb. Starting a few months before that event, the ten-volume Barefoot Gen saga shows life in Japan after years of war and privations, as seen through the eyes of seven-year-old Gen Nakaoka. Gen has grown old enough to think about the legacy of the victims of the atomic bombing. Gen searches for a printer willing to publish an eyewitness account of the bombing written by "Papa," the journalist who serves as a father figure to Gen's war orphan friends. By hook and crook Gen and Ryuta manage to get the book printed and distributed, only to arouse the wrath of U.S. Army censors, who teach them a hard lesson about the politics of memory.

Meanwhile, Gen's brother Koji returns home at last, only to find that their mother is on her deathbed.

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 270 pages, B&W.

Cover price $16.95.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kia Asamiya. Hiro discovers all the JUNK suits were the prototypes for the final product from JUNK Systems. Then, in an unprecedented turn of events, the standard JUNK mobile force revolts and occupies the House of Parliament! Despite Hiro's attempt to give up his prototype JUNK suit, the police seek his help to free the hostages. Hiro puts on his suit for one last time to face his toughest foe yet: the standard JUNK with superior power, defense, and weapon systems. Can JUNK save Japan and perhaps Hiro as well? Don't miss the exciting conclusion in the final volume of Junk! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.95.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. Written by Tenichi. Art and cover by Suzunosuke. Translated by Emma Schumacker. Adapted by Michelle McGuinness. Although war broke out earlier than Pride expected, she and her allies can now revel in their victory. All her hard work thwarting disaster has finally paid off, and the world enters a brand-new future. The princess and her companions make a triumphant return to Freesia, where everyone rejoices and reunites with their loved ones. Enjoying their well-deserved peace, Pride plans a special surprise for her friends. And while the war may be over, the battle for her heart has only just begun! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 348 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $15.99.

Spanish translation of the Spider-Man daily comic strips by Stan Lee and John Romita. "Contra el Hampa", "la Chantajista", "Peter Parker contra Spiderman". 9-in. x 6 1/4-in., 54 pages, black and white.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Secret Weapon!" By Jude Watson. Ferus Olin is getting himself in a dangerous position - between the wrath of the Emperor and the steely resolve of Darth Vader. As a double agent, the former Jedi is already taking a lot of risks stealing information from the Empire. Now he's going on his most perilous mission yet. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, Text Only. Cover price $6.99.

Volume 7 - 2nd and later printings. "Secret Weapon!" By Jude Watson. Ferus Olin is getting himself in a dangerous position - between the wrath of the Emperor and the steely resolve of Darth Vader. As a double agent, the former Jedi is already taking a lot of risks stealing information from the Empire. Now he's going on his most perilous mission yet. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, Text Only. Cover price $6.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 7 - 1st printing.

Written by Toshio Satou. Art and cover by Hajime Fusemachi. Translated by Andrew Cunningham.

When the village you call home exists alongside the most dangerous dungeon in the land, the word "weak" is completely relative in this manga adaptation of the popular light novel series!

Lloyd finds himself the target of second-year student Micona's ire! Too bad the upperclassman has no idea who she's dealing with! When rumors spread about a fearsome monster making its home in a new dungeon, Lloyd and gang are tasked with defeating the creature! But Micona hopes to get there first and steal the glory from our heroes!

She better buckle in for one wild ride, though, because no matter how many traps she sets, very good boy Lloyd will still approach the perilous dungeon with about as much trepidation as he would a theme park attraction!

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

Cover price $12.99.

(W/A) Brian Shearer William has discovered the secret to the crown, but will he be in time to save his friends and turn back a massive attack by the mysterious tyrant that rules the kingdom? Time is running out as a new army gathers for war and Ella gets sicker. Cover price $3.99.