Viz comic books issue 12

Volume 12 - 1st Printing. Written by Yuto Tsukuda. Art and Cover by Shun Saeki. Chef consultation and recipes by Yuki Morisaki. The Fall Classic semifinals conclude with a historic first—a three-way battle in the finals! The ingredient chosen to grace the grandest stage is an autumn staple, pike. But with such a tight time limit, what incredible dishes can finalists Soma, Hayama and Kurokiba possibly create?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuu Watase. The time has come for Takiko to assume the powers of the priestess and summon Genbu. As war and disaster break out around her, she must choose the three wishes that will save the Universe of the Four Gods. But according to prophecy, to summon a god the priestess must die... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Karuho Shiina. Sawako and Kazehaya are now dating! Sawako's worried that she hasn't told her parents about it, though. Will her father freak out that his little girl has a boyfriend?! 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.

1st Edition - Volume 12 - 1st printing. "No Need for Endings!" Story and art by Hitoshi Okuda. Featuring all your favorite characters from Pioneer's hit anime series! It all started when high school student Tenchi freed the alien pirate Ryoko from her captivity on Earth. Soon enough, her friends and enemies showed up: alien princess Ayeka, mad scientist Washu, ditzy space cop Mihoshi... Surrounded by beautiful, feuding alien women, poor Tenchi is either the luckiest or the most miserable boy on Earth! Breaching the barrier of time and space, the Misaki household mounts a daring rescue operation to save Ayeka and Sasami from the planet Oku-II. But Garyu's control over Ayeka is stronger now than ever, and this time the princess will stop at nothing to follow her master's new order - kill Tenchi Masaki! Can Tenchi bring Ayeka back to her senses without getting himself killed in the process? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 172 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

2nd Edition - Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hitoshi Okuda. Just when Tench and his friends thought they had undone her brainwashing, Ayeka pulls a Patty Hearst and flees back into the hands of Prince Garyu, taking Sasami with her! Now the Tenchi household must follow Garyu into hyperspace to the lost planet Oku-II, to rescue the two princesses and save Earth from shockwaves of destruction! 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 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. The next round of games are underway, and Seishun's Takeshi Momoshiro encounters Kiyosumi in the No. 3 Singles. Takeshi's in for a hard day's work, as Kiyosumi proves to be an intimidating opponent from the moment he launches his "Kohou," which is a type of serve. Meanwhile, the Prince of Tennis Ryoma Echizen faces Yamabuki's Jin in the No. 2 Singles. Discover the "reason" why Jin can't possibly lose. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Nobuhiro Watsuki. As Kenshin continues his re-education at the hand of his master in Hiten Mitsurugi, Hiko Seijuro, he looks back also to the first, early years of that training . ..including the moment in his life in which he changed his name to "Kenshin." Meanwhile, the remaining members of the Juppongatana or, "Ten Swords," arrive in Kyoto, while the first phase of Shishio Makoto's plan for Japan finally gets underway. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Matsuri Hino. Yuki Cross has no memory of her past prior to the moment she was saved from a vampire attack ten years ago. She was adopted by the headmaster of Cross Academy, and now works alongside Zero to guard the Academy's secret. Yuki believes that vampires and humans can coexist peacefully, but her partner has different ideas... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Rating: T+ Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kousuke Oono. Translated by Amanda Holey. English Adaptation by Jennifer LeBlanc. Tatsu ends up on the radar of an overeager police officer when he attends a traffic safety class, and it isn't long before a simple class demonstration turns deadly! Well, for the mascot dragged into it, anyway. Has the law finally caught up with this yakuza legend turned househusband, or will he get off clean once again? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ayuko Hatta. Translated by Diana Taylor. Erika lands an after-school job to earn spending money for her senior trip and runs into her old middle school friend Terasaki, whose flame for her is reignited upon their reunion. Meanwhile, Kyoya ends up on the trip-planning committee with Kasai, a female classmate who develops a fascination with him. With so little time for each other, will Erika and Kyoya's love survive? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $11.99.

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Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Mizuho Kusanagi. Adapted by Ysabet Reinhardt MacFarlane. Translated by JN Productions.

Yona returns to her homeland when the Hazara Clan, a powerful family in the nation of Kai, invades the Kingdom of Kohka! How will the Fire Tribe defend against this audacious attack, and what will Yona resort to in order to protect Saika?!

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Written by Yuki Amemiya. Art and cover by Yukino Ichihara. The Seven Ghosts, guardians of the seal on the evil god Verloren, have lived hundreds of lives over the span of a thousand years. When Teito is thrown deep into his memories by the Eye of God, he meets their previous incarnations. But back in the present, Teito and Frau are in serious danger when the Black Hawks, led by a healed and stronger than ever Ayanami, ambush the Hawkzile race! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kumiko Suekane.

In the suspenseful final installment of the Afterschool Charisma series, the devastating Clone Protection Act has passed, and Shiro's efforts to lead his classmates to freedom are stymied. In the midst of this turmoil, one of Shiro's confidants comes out as a rogue agent, determined to eliminate the clone student body! The ensuing battle reveals to the public the immense pressure the students of St. Kleio have endured. Will the resulting fallout benefit the clones or the corrupt figureheads attempting to control them?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Io Sakisaka.

Futaba Yoshioka has encountered her first love again in high school, but he seems different from the boy she once knew. Kou no longer wants to hold back how he feels about Futaba. He's determined to keep trying long as he has even a sliver of a chance with her. Meanwhile, Futaba has decided to be more honest in her relationship with Toma, but is her heart still in it?

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 12 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yuu Watase.

Hinohara was once friends with his tormentor Kadowaki, just as Shinsho rivals Kannagi and Akachi used to be close comrades. Now all Kadowaki wants is to make Hinohara submit to him, and he'll go to any length to make this happen. But when Kadowaki seeks an alliance with Akachi, he gets more than he bargained for!

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Marimo Ragaw. Translated by JN Productions. Adapted by Lance Caselman. There's only one thing Ichika wants for her birthday (besides Minoru's undying love), and that's the royal treatment! At her birthday party, family and friends are forced to bow to the precocious toddler's whims...until Ichika goes a little too far. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $8.99.

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Volume 12 - 1st printing. Written by Tsugumi Ohba. Art By Takeshi Obata. With their new series Perfect Crime Party doing well in Weekly Shonen Jump, Moritaka and Akito sets their sights on beating their rivals in the magazine. But just as their dreams seem within reach, some surprising news will deal them an unexpected setback. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Kanoko Sakurakouji. Shos manipulations have cast the demon world into chaos, and Kyo must leave the tengu village to help save the Kuzunoha clan from slaughter. But giving aid to one of his few remaining allies means he must leave Misao vulnerable to attack. Kyos grandfather is able to cast a powerful shield over the tengu mansion, but while it keeps anyone from getting in, it also traps those who are inside. How can Misao justify locking herself away when Sho begins to menace the villages most helpless members? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kentaro Yabuki. In order to revert back to his regular-sized self, Train sets out to see Dr. Tearju, a woman who bears a striking resemblance to the girl Eve. But before she can help Train return to normal, the Apostles of the Stars come crashing in, with the intent of forcing Dr. Tearju to join their ranks. A mysterious new weapon may be the only hope for keeping the Apostles at bay! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kouji Miura. Translated by Christine Dashiell. Winter break is rolling in, but Taiki and Chinatsu won't be spending it together. Despite a ski trip with his badminton buddies to keep his mind off her, Taiki holds on to the faint hope that he'll be able to see Chinatsu before school starts again. The time apart has only intensified his feelings for her-and Taiki finally decides it's time to act! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $11.99.

Volume 12 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Mika Yamamori. Suzume has moved to Tokyo and is living with her uncle. Suzume and Mamura enjoy some much-needed alone time in Okinawa. That is, until Suzume spots a guy who looks a lot like Mr. Shishio. Finally, the time has come for Suzume to confront her feelings once and for all. Who will she choose? Find out in the series dramatic conclusion! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ken-ichi Sakura. From VIZ Media. Neko has been kidnapped! But to gain the power to stop Ri-IN once and for all, will Takumi have to sacrifice everything? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiromu Arakawa. The hunters become the hunted when the Elric brothers and Prince Lin set a trap for the homunculus with the insatiable appetite - Gluttony! On another front, state politics are shaken up when a horrifying truth about Führer President King Bradley is revealed, and Colonel Roy Mustang is right there to capitalize on the situation. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Satoru Noda.

Sugimoto and company have gone after some twisted individuals in their search for the tattooed skins, but none as perverse as the deranged animal lover Dr. Anehata. Collecting Anehata's tattoo will provide one more piece of the map to the Ainu gold, but getting Asirpa together with her father, Noppera-bo, in Abashiri prison is the real key. And what other secrets does the fortune-teller Inkarmat have to reveal about the identity of Asirpa's 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 12 - 1st printing. "Shadow of Death!" Story and art by Takao Saito. When congressional hearings expose a CIA chemical warfare program, Golgo is tasked to destroy the evidence on a hellish Pacific island where he faces a showdown with one of the few men he could call an equal! Then, in 1974, the Deep South gets a visit from Golgo when Black Power activists hire him for a job in Mississippi that reveals him to be one bad brother! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story, Art, and cover by Haruichi Furudate. Translated by Adrienne Beck. Thanks to their practice games with Tokyos powerhouse teams, Karasuno now has a whole new arsenal of weapons at their disposal. Hinata and Kageyamas new quick set is also starting to come together! The Spring Tournament preliminaries are about to begin, and Karasuno starts their first official game with the hopes of turning all their frustrations and losses into victories! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in. 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 12 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Hisaya Nakajo. SHALL WE DANCE?! The Christmas dance party begins, and Mizuki looks for a chance to give Sano a present. Later, Mizuki flies home for New Year's and an unexpected reunion with Gilbert, her first love. Though time has passed and her romantic hopes are now focused on Sano, Mizuki discovers that this old flame hasn't been completely snuffed out in her heart! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

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1st Edition - Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. Naraku promises to return Kohaku to Sango in exchange for the Tetsusaiga. But when the young exterminator attacks and unmasks Naraku, she may have just unleashed his full demonic fury! Then, a string of murders in a farming village turn its citizens against a peaceful demon that has lived there for years. Will the real killer be found before the people carry out their own justice? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

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1st Edition - Volume 12 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. Naraku promises to return Kohaku to Sango in exchange for the Tetsusaiga. But when the young exterminator attacks and unmasks Naraku, she may have just unleashed his full demonic fury! Then, a string of murders in a farming village turn its citizens against a peaceful demon that has lived there for years. Will the real killer be found before the people carry out their own justice? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. "Shifting Alliances!" Collects Inu Yasha TPB (2003-2010 New Edition) Vol. 34-36. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. Naraku steals the sacred stone of the living mountain demon Gakusanjin. Then, thieves have their eye on the gift Gakusanjin gives Inuyasha to help him and his friends retrieve the stone! Old and new enemies—all a manifestation of Naraku or each other—rear their ugly heads: Hakudoshi, Moryomaru, Goryomaru, Kagura, Kanna, and the Infant who houses Narakus heart. Now theyre not only attacking our friends, but each other... Who will come out on top?! And how will the changes in allegiances affect our heroes? On the personal front, Inuyasha travels to the future and meets Kagomes classmates, Shippo pulls malicious pranks on his friends, and Sango is wildly jealous when Miroku visits—his fiancée?!" Softcover, 576 pages, B&W. Cover price $17.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hirohiko Araki. The Claws of Horus! The magic book of Mondatta has shown the future: Jotaro with a bullet through his head! Can he escape his fate?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 12 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Hirohiko Araki. The Claws of Horus! The magic book of Mondatta has shown the future: Jotaro with a bullet through his head! Can he escape his fate?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. By Julietta Suzuki. Himemiko, ayakashi ruler of Tatara swamp, is happily dating her human sweetie Kotaro. But yokai/human relationships are hard to manage, especially when the human has no idea who he's dating! When the supernatural starts to intrude, can Himemiko tell Kotaro the truth about herself? Or will she lose him no matter what she does? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Rei Toma. Translated and Adapted by JN Productions. Ajin boys who show signs of special abilities are conscripted to serve in the imperial palace as beast-servants-status symbols and shields for their royal masters, to be kept or discarded on a whim. When they were children, Rangetsu's twin brother Sogetsu was ripped from her arms and sent to the palace to attend Prince Tenyou as a beast-servant, where he quickly fell victim to bloody dynastic intrigues. Now in a world that promises only bitterness, Rangetsu's one hope at avenging her brother is to disguise herself as a man and find a way into the palace! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences Cover price $11.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Masami Kurumada. The Bronze Knights have penetrated to the innermost palace of Sanctuary, where the last and most dangerous Gold Knight awaits their challenge. To avenge his master, Shun volunteers to face Aphodite, the Pisces Knight, alone. But both Seiya and Shun fall victim to Aphodite's treacherous Demon Rose attacks. Beyond the final palace waits the elusive Master of Sanctuary, but who is the mysterious, masked Master? What are his true plans for the Knights? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 12 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and Cover by Tomohito Oda. Exam season has crash-landed on the students of Itan High, and when they're not getting kicked out of the library for exceeding the legal decibel levels, Komi and the gang are dreaming of the coming summer break. With more friends now than ever before, Komis modest vacation to-do list quickly becomes a recipe for delightful summer shenanigans! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W, Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 12 - 2nd and later printings. Story, art, and Cover by Tomohito Oda. Exam season has crash-landed on the students of Itan High, and when they're not getting kicked out of the library for exceeding the legal decibel levels, Komi and the gang are dreaming of the coming summer break. With more friends now than ever before, Komis modest vacation to-do list quickly becomes a recipe for delightful summer shenanigans! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W, Cover price $9.99.

2nd Edition - Volume 12 - 1st printing. "Hair 'O the Dog!" Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. Mitaka has gone into seclusion to cure himself of his phobia, promising that he will return as a new man. But will he emerge from his canine-chrysalis in time to win Kyoko's heart, or will his lot be forever thrown in with the shy, patrician, and multiple dog-loving heiress Asuna? Softcover, 5 1/8-in. x 7 3/16-in., 232 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 12 - 1st Printing. Story and Art by Hajime Komoto. Translated by Nova Skipper. Just as the battle with Doom and Mash is nearing its climax, something goes wrong with Mash's body. Luckily, the Divine Visionaries arrive, prompting Innocent Zero and Doom to withdraw. But the battle isn't over yet! Innocent Zero has the Wand of Beginnings and plans to use it to bring destruction to the world. With the final battle in sight, Mash, Dot, and Lance undergo a series of trials to prepare themselves for their biggest conflict yet. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Naoki Urasawa. The Nameless Monster, the mysterious picture book which holds the key to unlocking Johan's past, was created by an official from the Czechoslovakian secret police. This startling discovery leads to the mysterious Red Rose Mansion - an estate with a dark and tragic history covered up and sealed away for decades. Meanwhile, the serial murderer in Prague has been identified as a beautiful blond woman. Who could she be and what is her connection to Johan? Softcover, 5-in x 7 1/2-in., 216 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12 - 1st Printing. Based on the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Storyboards by Ryosuke Takeuchi. Art and cover by Hikaru Miyoshi. Translated by Andrienne Beck. Charles Augustus Milverton, the coldhearted King of Blackmail, knows Marys dark secret, and hes using it to destroy any hope she has of marrying Watson! Wanting to save his best friend from the clutches of the deranged Milverton, who ruins innocent lives for fun, Sherlock decides to face the man head-on! Will Londons greatest devil finally face judgment?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12 - 1st Printing. Written by Kazune Kawahara. Art and cover by Aruko. Tanaka, a boy who transferred to Takeos school, keeps hanging around Sunakawa for some reason. At first, Takeo thinks nothing of it, but when he hears that Tanaka is just using Sunakawa, he immediately goes to help his friend! And later, Takeo finds out some distressing news from Yamato! Will Takeo and Yamato actually be separated?! Softcover, 5-1/2-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Action/Viz Media Edition - Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto. Government forces, directed by SEELE have penetrated NERV and are heading for the command center. Outside, Asuka hurls Unit-02 against a relentless assault by mass-produced Evas. 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 $9.95.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Fumi Yoshinaga.

Ienari is determined to see his country safe from the scourge of the Redface Pox, but his mother's cruel grasp on the reigns of the power of the shogunate means he must act in the shadows to achieve his lofty goals. Now that he has finally convinced the banished Inner Chamber scholars that he is sincere in his aims, perhaps a cure is finally within sight!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 248 pages, B&W.

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

Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 12 - 1st printing. Original Concept by Atlus. Story and art by Hisato Murasaki. Translated by Adrienne Beck. Praised as heroes of the people, the Phantom Thieves are at the peak of their popularity—that is, until the untimely, gruesome mental shutdown and death of Harus father, the CEO of Okumura Foods, during a live TV press conference. Popular sentiment quickly turns against the Phantom Thieves, decrying them as criminals and murderers. To play the role of model students, the group takes on running Shujin Academys culture festival, where they hope to invite detective Goro Akechi to their school and glean information from him. But this leads to a new, unexpected Phantom Thief joining the crew… Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 216 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $11.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. "Early Works!" Story and art by Osamu Tezuka. The stories collected here showcase an earlier phase of Tezuka's art and storytelling and expose a more youthful, sweet side of the master creator. They also illustrate the link between early manga and American comics and cartoons, and reveal Tezuka's deep fascination with Walt Disney. The work was originally geared toward a younger audience than the Phoenix sagas which began in the 1960s. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 344 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by by Saki Hiwatari. Translated by Lilian Olsen. Adapted by Fred Burke. After a psychic battle with fellow moon dreamer Haruhiko, young Rin's injuries gave him plenty of time to dream of his past life as Shion, the moon base's socially dissonant engineer. Now that he's awake, Rin's personality has become muddled. Shion's obsessive drive to save the Earth sporadically overpowers Rin's need to hide his abilities and intentions. The resulting conflict causes emotional trauma for those around him. Worse, he has been found by Tamura and Mikuro, Haruhiko's allies, so Rin must stay alert instead of focusing on his recovery. How much stress can a little boy take? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Written by Hidemori Kusaki. Art by Satoshi Yamamoto. Team Plasma has kidnapped all but two of the Unova gym leaders! Before he can help rescue the others, Black must undergo grueling training. Will it be enough now that Team Plasma has awakened dangerous Legendary Pokémon Zekrom...?! Meanwhile, White's new battle skills are put to the test when Bianca needs help protecting an innocent Pokémon... Then, will Bianca discover her own dream...? Plus, meet Cryogonal, Vullaby, Meloetta and...Emboar?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 88 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $4.99.

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Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Written by Hidenori Kusaka. Art and cover by Satoshi Yamamoto. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Bryant Turnage.

It's the final battle! Sun, Moon, and their friends must confront Necrozma once and for all. The fate of Ultra Megalopolis is at stake, but Necrozma has transformed into an even more powerful Pokémon!

Will Sun finally be able to buy back his great-grandfather's island?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 88 pages, B&W.

Cover price $4.99.