FLCL comic books issue 1

Volume 1 - 1st prinitng. Written by Studio Gainax. Art by Hajime Ueda. Based on the hit Anime and from the Creative Team Gainax who are to Anime what CLAMP is to Manga! From the mind of Hideaki Anno (Neon Genesis Evangelion) comes this bizarre tale of adolescence in a nonsensical world. Naota's life isn't simple. He lives with his eccentric father and grandfather in a city marked by a gigantic hand-iron shaped factory perched on a hill. So the last thing he needs is for his brother's ex-girlfriend to make passes at him or for an impish, playful alien to smack him in the head with a bass guitar and then insinuates herself into his family. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Written by Studio Gainax. Art by Hajime Ueda. Based on the hit Anime and from the Creative Team Gainax who are to Anime what CLAMP is to Manga! From the mind of Hideaki Anno (Neon Genesis Evangelion) comes this bizarre tale of adolescence in a nonsensical world. Naota's life isn't simple. He lives with his eccentric father and grandfather in a city marked by a gigantic hand-iron shaped factory perched on a hill. So the last thing he needs is for his brother's ex-girlfriend to make passes at him or for an impish, playful alien to smack him in the head with a bass guitar and then insinuates herself into his family. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

1st printing. Written by Gainax. Art by Hajime Ueda. The complete FLCL manga adaptation-now with bonus color illustrations and remastered story pages! In this surreal sci-fi romp, a sullen Japanese boy finds himself in the middle of an interstellar conspiracy. As his home life unravels, a sexy space assassin becomes his family maid, and his own head becomes a portal for armed robots. Life as he knows it is quickly falling apart, and Ueda doesn't know who's friend or foe! One thing's for certain-he has to grow up quick and save his hometown, whether he wants to or not! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 392 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $19.99.

2nd and later printings. Written by Gainax. Art by Hajime Ueda. The complete FLCL manga adaptation-now with bonus color illustrations and remastered story pages! In this surreal sci-fi romp, a sullen Japanese boy finds himself in the middle of an interstellar conspiracy. As his home life unravels, a sexy space assassin becomes his family maid, and his own head becomes a portal for armed robots. Life as he knows it is quickly falling apart, and Ueda doesn't know who's friend or foe! One thing's for certain-he has to grow up quick and save his hometown, whether he wants to or not! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 392 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing.

Produced by legendary studios GAINAX and Production I.G, FLCL took anime to places it had never been with its spectacular off-the-wall animation, outrageous storyline, and endearing characters. This mesmerizing 6-episode series features everything from giant destructive robots to a crazy pink-haired alien woman, and its influence on the anime industry is felt to this day. The FLCL Archives collects artwork from this landmark production, including key promotional art, character and location designs, rough sketches, and more.

Softcover, 248 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $39.99.