Viz comic books issue 12

Volume 12 - 1st printing. "The Legend Begins!" By Eiichiro Oda. Luffy narrowly escapes being executed by his old nemeses Lady Alvida and Buggy the Clown, but now he has the Navy hot on his trail. Leading the hunt is the relentless Captain Smoker, a man who has never let a pirate escape from his jurisdiction! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Rating: T NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 12 - 2nd and later printings. "The Legend Begins!" By Eiichiro Oda. Luffy narrowly escapes being executed by his old nemeses Lady Alvida and Buggy the Clown, but now he has the Navy hot on his trail. Leading the hunt is the relentless Captain Smoker, a man who has never let a pirate escape from his jurisdiction! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Rating: T NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

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1st printing. Story and Art by Akira Toriyama. Look out, Fay Wray - under the light of the full moon, Goku has transformed into a giant ape! This sounds like good news for the rest of the Dragon Ball seekers, but the all-new, all-hairy Goku doesn't just smash them out of Pilaf's prison - he's wreaking indiscriminate mayhem! Can he be stopped? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $24.99

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Written by Buronson. Art and cover by Tetsuo Hara. Translated by Joe Yamazaki. As the years have passed, peace has come to the wasteland. But it is an unjust peace, one kept in place by the brutality of a powerful empire. Rin and Bat, having finally reunited with Kenshiro, are now freedom fighters. Along with a bounty hunter named Ein, the group faces new enemies-Falco the Golden Wolf and the cruel warlord Jako, who serve the mysterious Tentei. Falco and Jako may have whole armies at their beck and call, but they've never come up against the likes of Kenshiro and Hokuto Shinken before... Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 304 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $25.00.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Gege Akutami. Translated by Stefan Koza.

The incident in Shibuya becomes dire when Toji Zen'in reappears! Meanwhile, Mei Mei confronts the traitorous Geto on a subway platform, and Nanami's furious over the casualties suffered by the assistant managers. Then more grade 1 sorcerers enter the fray as Itadori fights the eldest Cursed Womb: Death Painting brother, Choso!

Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences.

Cover price $9.99.

2nd or later printing Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $236.00 View scans Paper: White Label #4697997018 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Story and Art by Akira Toriyama. Goku vs. Jackie Chun! In the final round of the "Greatest Under the Heavens" martial arts tournament, Goku must face the "mysterious" Jackie Chun, whom Yamcha is convinced is Kame-sen'nin! But then why is Kame-sen'nin out in the audience? It's youth and strength versus old age and sneakiness as the great battle begins! b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Story and Art by Gosho Aoyama.

Doc Agasa takes Conan and his young Junior Detective League pals to an old, abandoned mansion for a treasure hunt. When the pint-size investigators find a mysterious box, they open it and discover it is full of smashed toys and a violently stabbed teddy bear! Conan follows the trail of clues and runs smack dab into a dead old man in an attic! Who killed the old man, and more importantly, who killed teddy?

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tatsuki Fujimoto. Translated by Amanda Haley. Meet awkward high school student Asa Mitaka. She may have trouble getting along with her fellow students and the class pet devil chicken, but Asa has something special going for her. And it may lead her right to Chainsaw Man! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences. Cover price $11.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.99

Volume 12 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Tatsuki Fujimoto. Translated by Amanda Haley. Meet awkward high school student Asa Mitaka. She may have trouble getting along with her fellow students and the class pet devil chicken, but Asa has something special going for her. And it may lead her right to Chainsaw Man! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences. Cover price $11.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yukinobu Tatsu. Translated by Kumar Sivasubramanian. Adapted by Jennifer LeBlanc. A gravely injured Okarun wakes up to an out-of-body experience! And when he answers Momos phone, hes sucked through the telephone wires to where Seiko and Turbo Granny are in the middle of a battle. Thankfully, Turbo Granny is able to teach Okarun a technique for returning to his body that will also help in the impending alien invasion. Elsewhere, Momo and the others are undergoing their own training, but when they return home on the predicted date of the invasion, they find its already begun!! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 202 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $11.99.

Volume 12 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Yukinobu Tatsu. Translated by Kumar Sivasubramanian. Adapted by Jennifer LeBlanc. A gravely injured Okarun wakes up to an out-of-body experience! And when he answers Momos phone, hes sucked through the telephone wires to where Seiko and Turbo Granny are in the middle of a battle. Thankfully, Turbo Granny is able to teach Okarun a technique for returning to his body that will also help in the impending alien invasion. Elsewhere, Momo and the others are undergoing their own training, but when they return home on the predicted date of the invasion, they find its already begun!! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 202 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $11.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kouhei Horikoshi.

Class 1-A is working on developing their ultimate moves-a process that will test their strength and creativity in all-new ways! To help them out, Mei Hatsume, a student from the Support Class, is brought in to develop improvements to their costumes. The attention from Mei might be more than Midoriya can handle, but he'll need every edge he can get to pass the next hurdle for the students of U.A.-the Provisional Licensing Exam!

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

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $6.30

Add to cart Very Good $5.10

Volume 12 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Kouhei Horikoshi.

Class 1-A is working on developing their ultimate moves-a process that will test their strength and creativity in all-new ways! To help them out, Mei Hatsume, a student from the Support Class, is brought in to develop improvements to their costumes. The attention from Mei might be more than Midoriya can handle, but he'll need every edge he can get to pass the next hurdle for the students of U.A.-the Provisional Licensing Exam!

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

Cover price $9.99.

In this issue: Dragon Ball Z: Cell announces its terrifying purpose: to merge with Androids #17 and 18.; Yu-Gi-Oh!: The "Death-T" is underway ? Kaiba's ultimate game tournament, designed to kill Yugi!; One Piece: Meet Usopp, the biggest liar in town ? and leader of the Usopp pirate gang. But Usopp's father was a "real" pirate, and he and Luffy have more in common than they think... Yuyu Hakusho: Underworld Detective Yusuke must crash the competition to keep a demon from stealing Genkai's powers!; Naruto: Two bungling "ronin" become pawns of the assassins trying to kill Tazuna, putting Tazuna's entire family in danger!; Shaman King: Over 60 Pages! A spirit from the past creeps into the modern day ? Tokagero, the "Lizard Man," an enemy of Amidamaru! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. Magazine, 352pg, PC$4.95 Cover price $4.95.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yasuo Ohtagaki.

The Federation assault ship Spartan sets course for the Nanyang Alliance's Psycho Zaku manufacturing base in the Taal volcano and begins preparing for full-scale combat operations. Io Fleming and the members of the Trust Squadron bond before the struggle to come, as Daryl Lorenz and his crew of Zeon defectors do the same. On the Spartan, Director Humphrey lays out the challenges of the assault-in addition to the Psycho Zaku, the Federation will be facing Alliance forces under the psychic control of Sojo Levan Fu. However, Levan Fu will not be the only Newtype in the looming battle...

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 212 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Q Hayashida.

En's murder sends his gang into chaos as Shin and Noi attempt to locate his killer's whereabouts. Meanwhile, Nikaido and Kawajiri explore her magical abilities and how they might relate to the search for Caiman. And the Cross-Eyes continue their quest to see their boss - unaware of his role in En's death, or that their path is taking them straight into danger themselves. A bloody battle royale awaits.

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 176 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 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Q Hayashida.

En's murder sends his gang into chaos as Shin and Noi attempt to locate his killer's whereabouts. Meanwhile, Nikaido and Kawajiri explore her magical abilities and how they might relate to the search for Caiman. And the Cross-Eyes continue their quest to see their boss - unaware of his role in En's death, or that their path is taking them straight into danger themselves. A bloody battle royale awaits.

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 176 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. Story and art by Yasuhisa Hara. Translated by Nathan A. Collins. The journey of young orphan Xin's rise to glory as a great general in the Qin kingdom's quest to do what has never been done before: unify China. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $14.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Written by Joumyaku. Art and cover by Mizuki Yoda. Translated and Adapted by Jan Mitsuko Cash. Himekawa has made quite the name for herself as an art thief, but when she suddenly finds herself in need of a partner in crime, Hamster Master Arashiyama is just the girl for the job! While its not the partnership Gero expected to see formed in his quest for marriage, that wont stop this new dynamic duo from taking the criminal underworld by storm! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 216 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $11.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Nene Yukimori. Translated by Amanda Haley. Shiraishi and Kubo are finally starting to notice each other's feelings, just in time for a class trip to Kyoto! The pair has promised to spend their free time together, just the two of them. Can Shiraishi muster the courage to confess by the end of the trip? Find out in this final volume! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 216 pages, B&W Cover price $11.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Written by One. Art and cover by Yusuke Murata.

Nothing about Saitama passes the eyeball test when it comes to superheroes, from his lifeless expression to his bald head to his unimpressive physique. However, this average-looking guy has a not-so-average problem-he just can't seem to find an opponent strong enough to take on!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 216 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Written by Takumi Fukui and Shinya Umemura. Art and cover by Azychika. Translated by Joe Yamazaki. Adapted by Stan!. Round six is in full swing, with a laconic Buddha battling the enraged Zerofuku! But Buddha is the Enlightened One, capable of seeing into the future. How did he achieve this state, and will it help him prevail in this fight? Zerofuku, long frustrated by Buddha's ability to bring happiness to people, digs further into the darkest depths of his soul trying to find an advantage. What he comes up with is a new horror even Buddha doesn't see coming... Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 184 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences Cover price $14.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. "Flower on the Precipice!" Story and art by Tite Kubo. With reports of powerful intruders defeating a number of assistant captains, the inner sanctum of the Soul Society - the Seireitei, the home of the Soul Reapers - is put on a state of high alert. Matters are further compounded by the mysterious death of a prominent captain. Is his death a cover-up to prevent a valuable secret from being exposed? 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 $7.95.

Volume 12 - 2nd and later printings. "Flower on the Precipice!" Story and art by Tite Kubo. With reports of powerful intruders defeating a number of assistant captains, the inner sanctum of the Soul Society - the Seireitei, the home of the Soul Reapers - is put on a state of high alert. Matters are further compounded by the mysterious death of a prominent captain. Is his death a cover-up to prevent a valuable secret from being exposed? 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 $7.95.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Written by Eiichi Shimizu. Art and cover by Tomohiro Shimoguchi and Eiichi Shimizu.

The battle against the Star of Darkness in New York City ends in a blinding flash of Spacium rays. While things return to normal for the SSSP, in the aftermath, Adad betrays the Star Cluster Council and flees to Hong Kong. Now, two assassins known as the Leo Brothers have been sent to hunt him down. In this battle of unleashed beasts, there is only victory or death...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 196 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Paru Itagaki. Translated by Tomo Kimura. English Adaptation by Annette Roman.

As a consequence of his savage battle with brown bear Riz, doors begin to close for gray wolf Legoshi, and he must strike out on his own. Temptation arises when he makes a new herbivore friend, Merino sheep Seven, who is being harassed at work by her carnivore colleagues. We finally meet the current valiant Beastar, horse Yahya, who shares a history with Legoshi's family. Like Legoshi and Louis, Yahya strives to make the world a better place-but do his ends justify his means? Then, both Louis and Legoshi must come to terms with their father figures...

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. For readers ages 16 and up

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

Volume 12 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Paru Itagaki. Translated by Tomo Kimura. English Adaptation by Annette Roman.

As a consequence of his savage battle with brown bear Riz, doors begin to close for gray wolf Legoshi, and he must strike out on his own. Temptation arises when he makes a new herbivore friend, Merino sheep Seven, who is being harassed at work by her carnivore colleagues. We finally meet the current valiant Beastar, horse Yahya, who shares a history with Legoshi's family. Like Legoshi and Louis, Yahya strives to make the world a better place-but do his ends justify his means? Then, both Louis and Legoshi must come to terms with their father figures...

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. For readers ages 16 and up

Cover price $12.99.

by Akira Toriyama With the dangers of the Pirates' Cave neatly taken care of, Goku, Kuririn, and Bulma are free to plunder the pirates' treasure and the Dragon Ball-or so they think! While Goku is rustling up some food in another part of the cave, Commander Blue ambushes Kuririn and Bulma! Will Goku arrive in time to help Kuririn against the powerful Commander Blue? b&w, 32pg (12 of 14) Cover price $2.95.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Sui Ishida. The 4th Ward falls under attack by Assistant Special Investigator Arima of the Commission of Counter Ghoul (CCG). Amon finds a connection between the CCG and an underground lab seemingly designed to research turning humans into Ghouls. And an old partnership reforms that could spell trouble for the 20th Ward. 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 $12.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Naoki Urasawa.

Will 2015 bring an end to human history?! An urgent but mysterious messsage left by her mother Kiriko in 2002 finally reaches Kanna. But where is Kiriko, who developed the germ warfare weapons used on Bloody New Year's Eve, and what is she doing now? Memories of New Years past flood the minds of Kenji's friends and family. Will Yoshitsune's clandestine actions eventually prove fruitful, or are they doomed to repeat the tragedies of the year 2000?

Softcover, 6-in. x 7-in., 232 pages, B&W. Rated T+

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

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 12 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Naoki Urasawa.

Will 2015 bring an end to human history?! An urgent but mysterious messsage left by her mother Kiriko in 2002 finally reaches Kanna. But where is Kiriko, who developed the germ warfare weapons used on Bloody New Year's Eve, and what is she doing now? Memories of New Years past flood the minds of Kenji's friends and family. Will Yoshitsune's clandestine actions eventually prove fruitful, or are they doomed to repeat the tragedies of the year 2000?

Softcover, 6-in. x 7-in., 232 pages, B&W. Rated T+

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

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Sui Ishida. Translated by Jan Mitsuko Cash. Azuma refused to admit defeat when he and his Yamato Mori comrades were faced with impossible odds, and while his wild bravery might have bought the team more time, its also catapulted him into an inescapable chaos state. Locked inside his teeming mind, Azuma comes face-to-face with some terrible truths about himself. Can he break out of the chaos coma in time to help his friends, or will the shocking revelation of his sordid history trap him in his thoughts forever?! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 228 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $16.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. "Florida Suspicion!" Story and art by Kaui Kawaguchi. The making of Asian-American President. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 104 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuto Suzuki. Translated by Camellia Nieh. It's an assassin showdown! Shishiba and Osaragi take on Yotsumura and his geisha on the streets of Kyoto. What happened between Shishiba and Yotsumura in the past to sour their mentor-disciple relationship? Meanwhile, chaos engulfs the JCC as the battle between Sakamoto and Kanaguri comes to a head! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $11.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Noriyuki Konishi. Translated by Tesuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Aubrey Sitterson.

Nate Adams was your regular, everyday kid, until he received the Yo-kai Watch, which allows him to see Yo-kai that are normally invisible to the naked eye!

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yusei Matsui.

Mr. Karasuma gives the 3-E students superpowered uniforms...with great results. What amazing feats will they perform in their snazzy new outfits? Then, Mr. Karasuma gives Ms. Vitch a bouquet for her birthday...with disastrous results. Next, a 3-E teacher is kidnapped by master assassin Death, who threatens to kill his hostage if the students tell anyone. Their rescue attempt goes horribly awry, and soon they are the ones in need of rescuing! But at what cost to the world...?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 12 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Yusei Matsui.

Mr. Karasuma gives the 3-E students superpowered uniforms...with great results. What amazing feats will they perform in their snazzy new outfits? Then, Mr. Karasuma gives Ms. Vitch a bouquet for her birthday...with disastrous results. Next, a 3-E teacher is kidnapped by master assassin Death, who threatens to kill his hostage if the students tell anyone. Their rescue attempt goes horribly awry, and soon they are the ones in need of rescuing! But at what cost to the world...?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kazushi Hagiwara.

The final seal has been shattered, and the demon god Anthrasax is free! As Dark Schneider lies helplessly nailed to the body of his best friend Kall-Su, the terrible demiurge roams the earth, an army of monstrous bioweapons spilling from his loins. Now, good and evil must join forces to defeat the god of destruction - but will it be enough? The post-apocalyptic fantasy manga, Bastard!! becomes just plain apocalyptic in the biggest budget volume yet!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $9.95.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Koyoharu Gotouge.

For the first time in over 100 years, the upper ranks of Muzan Kibutsuji's Twelve Kizuki are not full. Angered, Muzan dispatches the survivors on another mission. Elsewhere, Tanjiro journeys to a village of swordsmiths and has to explain how his sword was so badly damaged to Haganezuka, the smith who made it. While Tanjiro waits for his sword to be repaired, enemies close in...

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12 - 2nd or Later Printings.

Story and art by Koyoharu Gotouge.

For the first time in over 100 years, the upper ranks of Muzan Kibutsuji's Twelve Kizuki are not full. Angered, Muzan dispatches the survivors on another mission. Elsewhere, Tanjiro journeys to a village of swordsmiths and has to explain how his sword was so badly damaged to Haganezuka, the smith who made it. While Tanjiro waits for his sword to be repaired, enemies close in...

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Written by Riichiro Inagaki. Art and cover by Boichi. Translated by Caleb Cook.

The Kingdom of Science is now in uncharted waters! Motivated to find out the meaning behind the cryptic message they intercepted, Senku and a select few prepare for a long overseas voyage. And what they find on the first stop on their journey might provide a clue behind the mysterious petrification that ended civilization!

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

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman.

The Demon Castle staff procure a flock of Monster Bird chicks to ensure a steady supply of eggs, but their problems only grow.

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

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Add to cart Very Fine $9.49

Volume 12 - 1st printings. Story and art by Tatsuya Endo. Translated by Casey Loe. Anya's friendship scheme seems to be taking a turn for the better in the aftermath of the failed hijacking. Meanwhile, Operation Strix and Loid's true identity are in danger-a mole has been uncovered, but not before they went underground! Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Story and Art by Kazue Kato.

As the True Cross Academy festival reaches its peak, trouble is brewing. While Izumo confronts Nemu Takara, Rin and the rest of the Exwires race to find her. The betrayal they discover and the tragic details of Izumo's past will shake them to the core and herald the beginning of an all-out war between the Illuminati and the Knights of the True Cross! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 202 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. Written by Tsugumi Ohba. Art by Takeshi Obata. The battle ends here! Softcover, 5-in x 7.5-in., B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 12 - 2nd and later printings. Written by Tsugumi Ohba. Art by Takeshi Obata. The battle ends here! Softcover, 5-in x 7 1/2-in., 216 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

2nd Edition - Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. Pulled back in time to Japan's ancient past, Japanese high school girl Kagome finds her destiny linked to a doglike half-demon named Inu-Yasha, who remembers Kagome's previous incarnation as the woman who killed him, and to the Shikon Jewel, or "Jewel of Four Souls," which can fulfill the greatest dreams of any man or monster. Now Kagome and Inu-Yasha must work together to search for the scattered shards of the jewel before everyone's nightmares are given the power to come true. The gang encounters a half- demon living peacefully with his mother, and must fight to defend the poor creature from accusations of murder for a number of mysterious deaths in a nearby village. Then, the demon Naraku's web of deceit tightens...first around Sango, forced to choose between her loyalty to her friends and her love for her brother; then, the resurrected priestess Kikyo, held prisoner in Naraku's castle. How can Inu-Yasha and his company escape from the demon's deadly traps while fighting their own emotions as well? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.95.

2nd Edition - Volume 12 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. Pulled back in time to Japan's ancient past, Japanese high school girl Kagome finds her destiny linked to a doglike half-demon named Inu-Yasha, who remembers Kagome's previous incarnation as the woman who killed him, and to the Shikon Jewel, or "Jewel of Four Souls," which can fulfill the greatest dreams of any man or monster. Now Kagome and Inu-Yasha must work together to search for the scattered shards of the jewel before everyone's nightmares are given the power to come true. The gang encounters a half- demon living peacefully with his mother, and must fight to defend the poor creature from accusations of murder for a number of mysterious deaths in a nearby village. Then, the demon Naraku's web of deceit tightens...first around Sango, forced to choose between her loyalty to her friends and her love for her brother; then, the resurrected priestess Kikyo, held prisoner in Naraku's castle. How can Inu-Yasha and his company escape from the demon's deadly traps while fighting their own emotions as well? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.95.