Barefoot Gen: A Cartoon Story of Hiroshima comic books issue 5
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Issue #5-1ST
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Volume 5 - 1st printing. "The Never-Ending War!"
Story and art by Keiji Nakazawa.
Hiroshima's citizens face massive food shortages and horrendous health problems. Gen is in school, but he is forced to choose between making money to support his family or staying in school. His choice is further complicated when his mother becomes sick, and his old friends reappear as part of a street gang. There is no help for his mother, save for the costly medicine procured on the black market. Gen becomes entangled with black market gangs and faces an internal struggle of honor, ethics, and duty to resolve his problems.
Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 270 pages, B&W.
Cover price $14.95. -
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Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. "The Never-Ending War!"
NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary.
Story and art by Keiji Nakazawa.
Barefoot Gen is the powerful, tragic, autobiographical story of the bombing of Hiroshima and its aftermath, seen through the eyes of the artist as a young boy growing up in Japan. The honest portrayal of emotions and experiences speaks to children and adults everywhere. Part five of a ten-part series.
Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 266 pages, B&W.
Cover price $16.95.
