Viz comic books issue 5

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Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. Written by Yuto Tsukuda. Art and Cover by Shun Saeki. Chef consultation and recipes by Yuki Morisaki. The assignment is to invent a new dish worthy of appearing on the high-class Totsuki Resorts breakfast menu. To create their dishes, Soma and his friends use the combined knowledge and confidence theyve gained while at the cooking camp to individually pass the challenge—everyone, that is, except for Soma! Having made a critical error, he finds himself behind with little time left. What can he do to overcome his biggest hurdle yet?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $9.99.

1st Edition - Volume 5 - 1st printing. "The Ties that Bind!"

By Makoto Inoue. Based on the concept by Hiromu Arakawa. Translated by Alexander O. Smith.

During a recent visit with their former teacher Izumi Curtis, the Elric brothers discover the existence of a particular book - a book so dangerous that it remains against the law to even print it! Curious, Edward and Alphonse set out to locate this unique and rare tome. On their journey they encounter a young Ishbalan child and his foster mother. Seeing them reminds the brothers of their own mother who died of a fatal illness.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 228 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuu Watase. In the midst of a heated battle, Takiko is transported back to her own world. There, all the problems she escaped through her father's book are waiting for her: her mother's funeral, her father's disapproval, and her reunion with Mr. Ohsugi, her first love. But with the wisdom and strength she's found as the Priestess of Genbu, Takiko knows what she has to do. 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 $8.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hirohiko Araki.

Bizarre things keep happening to JoJo and friends! Even more bizarre than usual! Stuff that can't be explained or rationalized by any stretch of the imagination. Have they finally flipped their lids? Then Polnareff encounters a strange Stand that can grant impossible wishes! Is it too good to be true?

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 300 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $19.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Midori Yuma. Art and cover by Waco Ioka. Translated and Adapted by Tomo Kimura. Aoi has hopes that her time in Kakuriyo will mean more than just toiling to repay her grandfathers debt—she has a personal mission to find the yokai who kept her from starving when her mother abandoned her. Yet all she has to go on is the memory of a simple white-faced mask. She gets an important clue when a well-fed guest in a similar mask tells her its a common souvenir from the southern lands. But how can Aoi go to investigate when a lone human in Kakuriyo is sure to become a snack for the first spirit to pass by? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Karuho Shiina. Sawako finally realizes that her feelings for Kazehaya are more than just admiration. But this novice in love has a lot to learn about romance. Not that Chizu can help her out any--she's got enough worries of her own to deal with! Can either of these shy girls take the next step toward a real relationship? 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.

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Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Karuho Shiina. Sawako finally realizes that her feelings for Kazehaya are more than just admiration. But this novice in love has a lot to learn about romance. Not that Chizu can help her out any--she's got enough worries of her own to deal with! Can either of these shy girls take the next step toward a real relationship? 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 5 - 1st printing. "Mobilization!"

By Yoshiki Tanaka.

Imperial forces have captured the Phezzan Dominion and draw ever closer to the Free Planets Alliance capital of Heinessen. Yang hurriedly abandons Iserlohn Fortress and heads for the capital to protect countless civilians. Taking out Reinhard is the alliance's only path to victory. Despite the empire's superior numbers, Yang continues to outwit its most resourceful generals via tactical wizardry. Reinhard, on the other hand, seeing through Yang's devices, opts for all-out war. And so, the "invincible" and "undefeated" once again clash swords. Who will emerge victorious?

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 272pages, Text Only.

Cover price $15.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Akira Himekawa.

Midna has been Link's traveling companion and ally since the start of their journey, but will her ultimate goal of saving the Twilight Realm drive her away from Link? Link's own quest to save Hyrule leads him to seek the advice of Princess Zelda-and learn that to defeat the ultimate evil plaguing the world they will need a particular weapon: the Master Sword!

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Based on the story by Kouhei Horikoshi. Adapted by Anri Yoshi. Translated by Caleb Cook.

It's time for class 1-A to start getting ready for the end-of-the-year holidays. As excited as everyone is for Christmas, New Year's Eve, and the New Year itself, preparing means undertaking a big winter cleaning. The unsuspecting students get a big surprise when their cleaning leads to a crazy discovery. There's only one way to find out where the mysterious entrance they uncover leads to-and that means rustling up some Plus Ultra spirit and venturing inside!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 288 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For teen audiences

Cover price $10.99.

1st Edition - Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hayao Miyazaki. Humanity, in its hubris, has precipitated a devastating environmental disaster. Flourishing industrial civilizations have been swallowed up by the Sea of Corruption, an enormous forest of fungi releases a miasma of poisonous spores into the air. Nausicaä, a compassionate young princess, and her allies battle to heal a wounded world and its inhabitants... The Torumekian army is moving house, destroying all in its path. The remaining Doroks have set their sights on Torumekia and Emperor Namulith is plotting to form a joint Dorok-Torumekian kingdom with Princess Kushana. Meanwhile, four bodies of mold have spawned, expelling heavy miasma and eating everything in their path as they try and merge. Has the long period of purification begun? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

2nd Edition - Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hayao Miyazaki. Humanity, in its hubris, has precipitated a devastating environmental disaster. Flourishing industrial civilizations have been swallowed up by the Sea of Corruption, an enormous forest of fungi releases a miasma of poisonous spores into the air. Nausicaä, a compassionate young princess, and her allies battle to heal a wounded world and its inhabitants... The Torumekian army is moving house, destroying all in its path. The remaining Doroks have set their sights on Torumekia and Emperor Namulith is plotting to form a joint Dorok-Torumekian kingdom with Princess Kushana. Meanwhile, four bodies of mold have spawned, expelling heavy miasma and eating everything in their path as they try and merge. Has the long period of purification begun? Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 160 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.95.

2nd Edition - Volume 5 - 2nd and later prinrtings. Story and art by Hayao Miyazaki. Humanity, in its hubris, has precipitated a devastating environmental disaster. Flourishing industrial civilizations have been swallowed up by the Sea of Corruption, an enormous forest of fungi releases a miasma of poisonous spores into the air. Nausicaä, a compassionate young princess, and her allies battle to heal a wounded world and its inhabitants... The Torumekian army is moving house, destroying all in its path. The remaining Doroks have set their sights on Torumekia and Emperor Namulith is plotting to form a joint Dorok-Torumekian kingdom with Princess Kushana. Meanwhile, four bodies of mold have spawned, expelling heavy miasma and eating everything in their path as they try and merge. Has the long period of purification begun? Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 160 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.95.

1st Edition - Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Unreal Genius!" Story and art by Hitoshi Okuda. Based on the hit anime series from Pioneer Loca! As Tenchi and the gang head out to rescue Hsahi's father, master woodcutter Takebe, from the clutches of his rival Tatetsuki, litte do they suspect that mind control is behind the plot... or that they're soon to meet the mysterious Yume, the mind behind the mind! Well, Washu knows, of course... but she thinks there's some knowledge her friends aren't ready for! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 172 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

1st Edition - Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. "Unreal Genius!" Story and art by Hitoshi Okuda. Based on the hit anime series from Pioneer Loca! As Tenchi and the gang head out to rescue Hsahi's father, master woodcutter Takebe, from the clutches of his rival Tatetsuki, litte do they suspect that mind control is behind the plot... or that they're soon to meet the mysterious Yume, the mind behind the mind! Well, Washu knows, of course... but she thinks there's some knowledge her friends aren't ready for! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 172 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

2nd Edition - Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hitoshi Okuda. As Tenchi and the gang head out to rescue Hsahi's father, master woodcutter Takebe, from the clutches of his rival Tatetsuki, litte do they suspect that mind control is behind the plot... or that they're soon to meet the mysterious Yume, the mind behind the mind! Well, Washu knows, of course... but she thinks there's some knowledge her friends aren't ready for! 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.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kota Kawae. Translated by Lightning. Gakuros long-lost stepsister has joined the squad on their latest spirit hunt, but upon the sudden appearance of the spirit that killed their father, Shitotsu flies into a rage! The battle turns nasty after she is gravely injured, and Gakuro is left to try to protect her. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $11.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "The Ghastly Ghosts!" Written by Hidenori. Art by Mato. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. NOTE: May or may NOT include stickers. Cover price $5.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shigekatsu Ihara. Who will catch the Legendary Pokémon Dialga?__Hareta's battle with Mitsumi comes to an end, but will Mitsumi stay loyal to Team Galactic or her old friend Hareta? Either way, the race to find the Legendary Pokémon Dialga continues! Cyrus, Team Galactic's leader, is determined to catch Dialga and seize its power for himself. Can Hareta and his friends beat Cyrus to the final prize? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

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Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Shigekatsu Ihara. Who will catch the Legendary Pokémon Dialga?__Hareta's battle with Mitsumi comes to an end, but will Mitsumi stay loyal to Team Galactic or her old friend Hareta? Either way, the race to find the Legendary Pokémon Dialga continues! Cyrus, Team Galactic's leader, is determined to catch Dialga and seize its power for himself. Can Hareta and his friends beat Cyrus to the final prize? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Hidenori Kusaka. Art and cover by Satoshi Yamamoto. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. Adapted by Molly Tanzer. When Scarlet steals Violets prized Pokémon Miraidon, Violet must first deal with Team Stars Fire Crew, the Schedar Squad! Will Violet ever be reunited with his Pokémon?! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $5.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. With only one victory away from advancing to the city tournament, Seishun Academy fields Prince of Tennis Ryoma Echizen to compete against the mysterious and mumbling Shinji of the Fudomine Team. As the punishing battle of skills unfolds, Ryoma develops a muscle paralysis called "Spot," which leaves him with barely enough strength to grip the racket, much less swing it. Refusing to go down without a fight, Ryoma unleashes a "two-sword fighting style" technique that only talented, ambidextrous players are able to execute. Will Ryoma have the strength to pull himself out of the ditch and beat Shinji? And what awaits his ex-pro tennis player father, Nanjiro, when he comes to watch his son play? Find out in this new volume of this intense sports manga! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Nobuhiro Watsuki. Over 140 years ago in Kyoto, with the coming of the American "Black Ships," there arose a warrior who - felling men with his blood-stained blade - gained the name Hitokiri... manslayer! His killer blade helped close the turbulent Bakumatsu era and slashed open the progressive age known as Meiji. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Sho Fumimura. Art by Ryoichi Ikegami. Sophisticated crime drama by Sho Fumimura and Ryoichi Ikegami (artist of Crying Freeman & Mai The Psychic Girl). Two handsome, ruthless young men vow to transform the destiny of Japan by any means. As children, they survived the horrors of the Cambodian killing fields together. Now, are they powerful enough to rise to the top of the Japanese Parliament and the Yakuza crime syndicate? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $17.95.

Volume 5 - 2nd or later printings. Written by Sho Fumimura. Art by Ryoichi Ikegami. Sophisticated crime drama by Sho Fumimura and Ryoichi Ikegami (artist of Crying Freeman & Mai The Psychic Girl). Two handsome, ruthless young men vow to transform the destiny of Japan by any means. As children, they survived the horrors of the Cambodian killing fields together. Now, are they powerful enough to rise to the top of the Japanese Parliament and the Yakuza crime syndicate? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $17.95.

Volume 5 - Summer 2005 - 1st printing. A compilation of the Season's Best! Includes 24-page installments of each of the following - Fullmetal Alchemist; M.A.R. "Marchen Awakens Romance"; Doubt!!; Zatchbell!; Midori Days; Case Closed; Kare First Love; Happy Hustle High. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Wataru Yoshizumi. or as long as she can remember, Nina has wanted to attend the most prestigious learning institute in the Magic Kingdom. And now, finally, she's getting her wish. But going away to school means leaving all her new friends behind. Will she return to the Magic Kingdom or will she stay in Japan with her best friend, Ayu, and Hiroki, the boy who loves her? It's time for Nina to make the most important decision of her life. 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 $8.99.

Volume 5 - Reprint. Story and art by Wataru Yoshizumi. or as long as she can remember, Nina has wanted to attend the most prestigious learning institute in the Magic Kingdom. And now, finally, she's getting her wish. But going away to school means leaving all her new friends behind. Will she return to the Magic Kingdom or will she stay in Japan with her best friend, Ayu, and Hiroki, the boy who loves her? It's time for Nina to make the most important decision of her life. 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 $8.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Matsuri Hino.

Ai tries to protect her little sister Ren from every danger, for Ren is despised by many of their kind who hate Ren's vampire hunter father. Although Ren is not as strong as her pureblood sister, she finds she has her own gluttonous thirst for blood...

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Matsuri Hino. Zero is suspected of killing Shizuka Hio, the pureblood vampire who murdered his family. Incensed, the vampire senate sends assassins to Cross Academy to execute him. Will the Night Class intervene, or will Kaname let Zero take the fall? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., B&W. Rating: T+ NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $8.99.

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Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Matsuri Hino. Zero is suspected of killing Shizuka Hio, the pureblood vampire who murdered his family. Incensed, the vampire senate sends assassins to Cross Academy to execute him. Will the Night Class intervene, or will Kaname let Zero take the fall? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., B&W. Rating: T+ NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $8.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kousuke Oono. Translated by Amanda Holey. English Adaptation by Jennifer LeBlanc.

Tatsu is ambushed by a yakuza with a beef, and there's only one way to settle things-an epic rap battle! But this throwdown is only a warm-up for the buffet battle yet to come, because when you're the Immortal Dragon, you don't choose the househusband life, it chooses you!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. Older Teen

Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ayuko Hatta. Translated by Diana Taylor. Erika thinks she's hit the jackpot when she and Kyoya finally end up in the same class. But Erika's newfound bliss will be short-lived if their classmate Kamiya has his way. An unapologetic womanizer, Kamiya urges Kyoya to ditch Erika and embrace the playboy lifestyle. Will Kyoya give in? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $11.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

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

While on a quest to find the Four Legendary Dragon Warriors, Yona and her friends meet Gija, the White Dragon. Gija uses his power to detect the other Dragons, but locating the Blue Dragon proves to be more difficult than expected, and the group runs into a string of disasters!

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Yuki Amemiya. Art and cover by Yukino Ichihara. Having lost the Eye of Mikael to Ayanami's Imperial Army, Teito is now in the midst of the Bishop Examination, a test that if passed will grant him the travel privileges he needs to reclaim the Eye. But during the examination he must face...Ayanami? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Makoto Hagino. Translated and Adapted by John Werry.

Sometimes you find what you yearn for...

When her dad gets a job overseas, Konatsu Amano has to leave the Tokyo life she's always known and relocate to a small seaside town to stay with her aunt. The move also means starting a new school surrounded by complete strangers, and it's a lot to handle for a girl who has trouble with change. But on her first day in her new town, Konatsu is instantly drawn to Koyuki, an older girl who is the sole member of the Aquarium Club. Konatsu's introverted tendencies are hard for her to overcome, but maybe she's found something worth coming out of her shell for?

The day of the Aquarium Club's open house has finally arrived, and the shark show is a great success. Koyuki is so thrilled by the victory that she actually jumps for joy. But baring her feelings in front of everyone is too much for her, and she ends up running away. Thankfully Koyuki's family and Konatsu accept her just the way she is. And as Koyuki and Konatsu spend more time together, each finds a place in her heart for the other.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. For teen audiences

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kumiko Suekane.

ADOLF HITLER (1889–1945) - Adolf Hitler was the infamous ruler of fascist Germany. In his youth he aspired to be a painter but was rejected from art school. He worked as a day laborer before enlisting in the army and serving in World War I. After the war he became involved in the National Socialist German Workers Party (the Nazi Party), expanding its influence and becoming its leader. Hitlers charismatic oratory garnered many followers and led to his appointment as chancellor. In that position, he disbanded all rival political parties and established a single-party dictatorship. He declared himself the Fuhrer, or supreme ruler, and called his reign the Third Reich. Germanys invasion of Poland instigated World War II, while domestically Hitler maintained strict control of the ideology of the citizenry, initiating the genocide of the Jewish people known as the Holocaust. Hitler committed suicide in his underground bunker in 1945 after Berlin fell to the Allies.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 144 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Jealousy!" Story and art by Yu Watase. Alice Seno seems like a normal girl in high school. She's a bit shy, she's got a crush on a boy named Kyo and she's got an older sister who is more popular than she is... pretty normal stuff, until Alice has an encounter with a mysterious and magical rabbit girl and is introduced to the sublime power of the Lotis Words. Mayura Seno is under the control of Darva, dark mistress of the Maram Words, but Alice and Kyo Wakamiya are the only two people who have a chance of saving her from the dark side by becoming masters of the Lotis Words. However, Mayura's power over the Maram words is rapidly growing stronger. When almost all hope is lost, Alice and Kyo meet some new powerful allies... 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 5 - 2nd and later printings. "Jealousy!" Story and art by Yu Watase. Alice Seno seems like a normal girl in high school. She's a bit shy, she's got a crush on a boy named Kyo and she's got an older sister who is more popular than she is... pretty normal stuff, until Alice has an encounter with a mysterious and magical rabbit girl and is introduced to the sublime power of the Lotis Words. Mayura Seno is under the control of Darva, dark mistress of the Maram Words, but Alice and Kyo Wakamiya are the only two people who have a chance of saving her from the dark side by becoming masters of the Lotis Words. However, Mayura's power over the Maram words is rapidly growing stronger. When almost all hope is lost, Alice and Kyo meet some new powerful allies... 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 5 - 1st Printing. Story, Art, and cover by Maki Enjoji. The Dark Lord Kairi finally falls for Nanase, the Valiant One! Regardless, they face another trial!! Nanase became a nurse to chase after Dr. Kairi Tendo. Now that their feelings are mutual, theyve become a couple. It seems their love should only deepen from here on out, but when Nanase tries to help a certain someone, it leads to a disruption in their romance! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 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 asks Futaba to go on a date with him to the summer festival. But as the two grow closer, fellow student Kikuchi sets his sights on Futaba.

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 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yuu Watase.

Hinohara is surprised to learn that Kotoha no longer believes he's Arata of the Hime clan. Meanwhile, a group within the Twelve Shinsho sets in motion a diabolical plan to eliminate Hinohara!

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kenta Shinohara.

Conspiracies begin to unravel as the truth behind the Astra crew members? circumstances comes to light. And at their last pit stop, Galem, the saboteur is revealed! Don?t miss the shocking conclusion!

Softcover, 288 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Marimo Ragaw. Translated by JN Productions. Adapted by Lance Caselman. Seiichi, the old neighborhood bully, has moved back to town, and his sudden arrival is causing all sorts of trouble. The local merchants are up in arms, ready for a preemptive strike against Seiichi's vandalism, even if he has no intention of causing trouble! But for Takuya, the real effect of Seiichi's visit is what he has to say about Takuya's own past. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $8.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art Mitsuhisa Tamura. A monstrous battle game with a twist! The Final Twist! Sanshiro's been knocked out of the game, but now the monsters that saved his life are in danger! Fue makes the ultimate sacrifice to send him back into the game so he can take down Demon Mask. But will Sanshiro have what it takes to save everyone's dreams?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 216 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Tsugumi Ohba. Art By Takeshi Obata. Big changes are in store now that Moritaka and Akito have their very own series in Shonen Jump. Hanging out with their favorite manga creators, hiring assistants, keeping track of the weekly reader surveys-life as a professional manga artist is tough! Can these two survive the pressure...? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 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 - 2nd and later printings. Written by Tsugumi Ohba. Art By Takeshi Obata. Big changes are in store now that Moritaka and Akito have their very own series in Shonen Jump. Hanging out with their favorite manga creators, hiring assistants, keeping track of the weekly reader surveys-life as a professional manga artist is tough! Can these two survive the pressure...? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Action Edition - Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Angel of Redemption!" Story and art by Yukito Kishiro. This sophisticated, complex science fiction tale of Alita, a powerful cyborg with a soft heart and a mysterious past. Mad scientist Desty Nova resurrects the brain of Zapan the Hunter-Warrior - whose pride Alita has injured one too many times - and grafts it with a deadly Berserker body. Now, nothing can stop Zapan from exacting his revenge on Alita and all the Scrapyard inhabitants. 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.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hitoshi Ariga. Created by Hajime Yatate. Something happened 40 years ago to wipe out the memories of everyone living in Paradigm City. The people have lost their past and now they're desperate to grab the best future they possibly can. Into this world comes Roger Smith, super negotiator and giant robot pilot. Employing a combination of brains and brawn, this hero-for-hire keeps the peace in a city inching towards madness. After receiving a huge financial windfall, Paradigm City's crime boss is now living large in the city under the dome. But money, as everyone knows, can't buy happiness. Super Beck may be rich, but he'll never be happy until Roger Smith and the Big O are crushed! And in the most disturbing story yet, a disreputable fortune-teller exploits the pain of an orphan girl to garner fame and prestige for himself. The citizens of Paradigm City are taught a sad lesson: It's better to dream about the future than obsess about the past. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 216 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.