Viz comic books issue 5

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "For Whom the Bell Tolls!" By Eiichiro Oda. Once upon a time, Usopp was just a local boy with a talent for tall tales. Everyone in his little seaside village knew him as the joker who claimed to be a pirate captain and woke people up in the mornings by shouting "Pirates are coming!" But then real pirates landed on the beach. Now Usopp is under attack by the Black Cat Pirates, one of the most legendary and feared crews on the high seas. And three young would-be pirates have joined him in defending the village: Nami the thief, Zoro the swordsman, and Luffy, the straw-hatted pirate captain with incredible rubber powers. Usopp is about to find out how an imaginary pirate stands up to the real thing... and what it means to be a real pirate. His neighbors will never believe this in a million years. 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.

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Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. "For Whom the Bell Tolls!" By Eiichiro Oda. Once upon a time, Usopp was just a local boy with a talent for tall tales. Everyone in his little seaside village knew him as the joker who claimed to be a pirate captain and woke people up in the mornings by shouting "Pirates are coming!" But then real pirates landed on the beach. Now Usopp is under attack by the Black Cat Pirates, one of the most legendary and feared crews on the high seas. And three young would-be pirates have joined him in defending the village: Nami the thief, Zoro the swordsman, and Luffy, the straw-hatted pirate captain with incredible rubber powers. Usopp is about to find out how an imaginary pirate stands up to the real thing... and what it means to be a real pirate. His neighbors will never believe this in a million years. 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 5, Issue 1 - January 2001. An anthology of manga geared towards a more adult mind set. 168 Pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $5.95.

Volume 5, Issue 2 - February 2001. An anthology of manga geared towards a more adult mind set. 180 Pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $5.95.

Volume 5, Issue 3 - March 2001. An anthology of manga geared towards a more adult mind set. 192 Pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $5.95.

Volume 5, Issue 4 - April 2001. An anthology of manga geared towards a more adult mind set. 168 Pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $5.95.

Volume 5, Issue 5 - May 2001. By Various. An anthology of manga geared towards a more adult mind set. Movies, books, manga, true crime and Warren Ellis -- it's all in every issue of PULP! In "Dance till Tomorrow," Tachimi has given Miyuki a deadline of one month to marry Suekichi so she pops the question immediately! How will Aya react when Suekichi tells her the news? Then, it's the bloody continuation of the "Bakune Young" manga! The yakuza are storming the castle, the police are out for vengeance, and bloodlust sweeps over the rest! Bakune's out of options, but he won't go without a fight! In "Banana Fish," Arthur goes to Papadino's to learn the ways of mob life, and Yut Leung takes advantage of his time alone with the captured Ash. In "Voyeurs, Inc." the perverted stalker confronts Miyuki, blackmailing her by threatening to send his cockroach sex tape to everyone she knows! Can the Voyeurs Inc. team get there in time to stop him? And catch "Short Cuts": Artistically experimental, unbelievably bizarre humor! Plus: "Even a Monkey Can Draw Manga" and "Uzumaki"! 168 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $5.95.

Volume 5, Issue 6 - June 2001. An anthology of manga geared towards a more adult mind set. 168 Pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $5.95.

Volume 5, Issue 7 - July 2001. An anthology of manga geared towards a more adult mind set. 168 Pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $5.95.

Volume 5, Issue 8 - August 2001. By Various. An anthology of manga geared towards a more adult mind set. PULP has sexy, tough, surreal, violent and hilarious manga, plus columns and features written by some of the premier experts in Japanese pop culture. This month we focus on American manga. That's right! American manga! Make sure to check out the special collector's cover by one of America's best manga artists. "Banana Fish": Papa Dino and Arthur break off their meeting to find Ash while Yut Leung confronts Dr. Dawson about Banana Fish. "Dance Till Tomorrow": With only one week before Suekichi's wedding to Miyuki, everybody and their uncle seems to have a word of sage advice for him! "Cinderalla": Cinderalla's father has risen from the grave and he's out for love! Soon, Cinderalla is saying 'hello' to her new stepmother and two stepsisters. "Even a Monkey Can Draw Manga": It's easy to draw poses, look and see! "Uzumaki": The local prankster's got a crush on Kirie...but after he is involved in a hideous accident, his parting gift of a Jack-in-the-Box takes on disturbing implications. Plus: "Short Cuts" and "Bakune Young"! 128 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $5.95.

Volume 5, Issue 9 - September 2001. By Various. An anthology of manga geared towards a more adult mind set. PULP has sexy, tough, surreal, violent and hilarious manga, plus columns and features written by some of the premier experts in Japanese pop culture. "Cinderalla": Cinderalla is put to work doing all the dirty work! What's a poor little half-naked waif to do? "Dance Till Tomorrow": Wedding bells ring as Suekichi's big day arrives! Will Suekichi and Miyuki seal their vows...and fates? "Even a Monkey Can Draw Manga": Our manga experts explain where ideas come from. Scatological humor abounds! "Bakune Young": The Bakune series is back with the simplest yet most provocative of questions -- Bakune Young: Dead or Alive? "Banana Fish": Ash finally tracks down Dr. Abraham Dawson, the original scientist that worked on Banana Fish. Is it time for Ash's revenge? "Uzumaki": When the class scapegoat turns into a snail and becomes the next victim of the spiral phenomenon, how will this affect Kirie and the rest of the school? Plus: "Short Cuts," and an exclusive interview with Mamoru Oshii! 128 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $5.95.

Volume 5, Issue 10 - October 2001. By Various. An anthology of manga geared towards a more adult mind set. PULP has sexy, tough, surreal, violent and hilarious manga, plus columns and features written by some of the premier experts in Japanese pop culture. "Cinderella": Cinderalla may be a servant now, but she still has time to fall in love. "Dance Till Tomorrow": Miyuki calls off all wedding plans and life for Suekichi settles back into a twisted sort of normality. "Even a Monkey Can Draw Manga": Boy's manga. Girl's manga. Let our helpful experts be your guide to these two very different genres. "Bakune Young": Renge is a one-woman special forces team when she makes a bold attempt at amphibious assault on a U.S. aircraft. "Banana Fish": The next in command of Shorter's street gang thinks Ash killed his leader and now this upstart is out for brutal revenge. "Uzumaki": The town lighthouse begins beaming a spiral pattern and anyone who goes into the tower to investigate never returns. What is happening on the beaches of Kurozu-cho? Plus: "Short Cuts"! 128 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $5.95.

Volume 5, Issue 11 - November 2001. By Various. An anthology of manga geared towards a more adult mind set. PULP has sexy, tough, surreal, violent and hilarious manga, plus columns and features written by some of the premier experts in Japanese pop culture. "Cinderalla": Cinderalla's fairy godmother has arrived at last...and boy is she hungry! "Dance Till Tomorrow": Sue pulls Suekichi aside to talk about what she's found in the records of their grandfather -- sometimes truth really is stranger than fiction! "Even a Monkey Can Draw Manga": There's a wide world of erotic comics out there -- PULP's experts make sure you don't get lost! "Bakune Young": Renge's one-woman assault on a United States aircraft carrier goes awry, but she's not going down without a fight! "Banana Fish": Ash is on the road to recovery at Eiji's apartment, but he seems to be having trouble fitting in with the crowd. "Uzumaki": People are being bitten to death by killer mosquitoes in the streets of Kurozu-cho! What can these murderous insects and the spiral phenomenon have in common? Plus: "Short Cuts," and a look at manga movies! 128 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $5.95.

Volume 5, Issue 12 - December 2001. By Various. An anthology of manga geared towards a more adult mind set. PULP has sexy, tough, surreal, violent and hilarious manga, plus columns and features. "Cinderalla": Cinderalla saves Senjo from dissection, and finally discovers the "prince" of her dreams. "Dance Till Tomorrow": Because of Aya's careless comments, Suekichi goes wild with jealousy. "Even a Monkey Can Draw Manga": Learn how to make women's comics that sell! "Bakune Young": Everyone knew that Bakune was a strange man, but what does it mean when his face appears in cigarette smoke? "Banana Fish": Ash and Eiji prepare for the coming battle while Max and Abe share some whiskey and some memories. "Uzumaki": Girls in Kurozu-cho are giving birth at an alarming rate. What is the connection between this trend and the spiral phenomenon? "Short Cuts": Ko-gal apocalypse! Plus: Tokyoscope! 128 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $5.95.

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1st printing. Story and Art by Akira Toriyama. Carry something as precious as Dragon Balls, and you're just asking for trouble...and now Goku, Bulma and Oolong have found it! Meet Yamcha the Desert Bandit, who would just as soon relieve them of their burden, and whose Fist of the Wolf Fang is strong enough to knock Goku out. But Yamcha's got a weakness, and his weakness has curves! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Buronson. Art and cover by Tetsuo Hara. Translated by Joe Yamazaki.

Ken's search for his lost brother Toki has led him to the gates of the notorious prison known as Cassandra, the City of Wailing Demons. Finding Toki means plunging into the depths of the horror-filled jail, but before he can do that, Ken must take on its formidable warden Uyghur.

Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 284 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $19.99.

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First Manga anthology translated into English and published by Viz. Includes chapters from "Banana Fish", "Chicago", "Fushigi Yugi", "Marionette Generation", "Revolutionary Girl Utena", "Short Program 2" and "Steam Detectives". Cover price $4.95.

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First Manga anthology translated into English and published by Viz. . 7" x 10", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

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First Manga anthology translated into English and published by Viz. . 7" x 10", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

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First Manga anthology translated into English and published by Viz. . 7" x 10", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

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First Manga anthology translated into English and published by Viz. . 7" x 10", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

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First Manga anthology translated into English and published by Viz. . 7" x 10", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

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First Manga anthology translated into English and published by Viz. . 7" x 10", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

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First Manga anthology translated into English and published by Viz. . 7" x 10", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

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First Manga anthology translated into English and published by Viz. . 7" x 10", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

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First Manga anthology translated into English and published by Viz. . 7" x 10", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

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First Manga anthology translated into English and published by Viz. . 7" x 10", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

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First Manga anthology translated into English and published by Viz. . 7" x 10", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

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

Everyone's surprised (and not necessarily in a good way) when they find out Itadori survived, but there's not time for a heartwarming reunion when Jujutsu High is in the midst of an intense competition with their rivals from Osaka! But good sportsmanship doesn't seem to be in the cards after the higher-ups plan to eliminate the Sukuna threat once and for all...

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings.

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

Everyone's surprised (and not necessarily in a good way) when they find out Itadori survived, but there's not time for a heartwarming reunion when Jujutsu High is in the midst of an intense competition with their rivals from Osaka! But good sportsmanship doesn't seem to be in the cards after the higher-ups plan to eliminate the Sukuna threat once and for all...

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

Cover price $9.99.

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2nd Printing. Story, Art, and Cover by Akira Toriyama. Carry something as precious as Dragon Balls, and you're just asking for trouble...and now Goku, Bulma and Oolong have found it! Meet Yamcha the Desert Bandit, who would just as soon relieve them of their burden, and whose Fist of the Wolf Fang is strong enough to knock Goku out. But Yamcha's got a weakness, and his weakness has curves! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hirohiko Araki. Translated by Nathan Collins. A multigenerational tale of the heroic Joestar family and their never-ending battle against evil! The legendary Shonen Jump series is now available in deluxe hardcover editions featuring color pages! JoJos Bizarre Adventure is a groundbreaking manga famous for its outlandish characters, wild humor, and frenetic battles. As Gyro and Johnny battle Dio for the fourth-stage victory in Kansas City, the president of the United States awaits an important message regarding the next part of the Holy Corpse—but the message is quickly stolen by none other than Lucy Steel! Desperate to protect her husband, Lucy must now figure out who she can trust in order to keep the message out of the presidents clutches before its too late. Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 378 pages, PC/PB&W. Parental Advisory Cover price $25.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and Art by Gosho Aoyama.

When ace high school detective Jimmy Kudo is fed a mysterious substance by a pair of nefarious men in black-poof! His body is physically transformed into a first grader. Until Jimmy can find a cure for his miniature malady, he takes on the pseudonym Conan Edogawa and continues to solve all the cases that come his way. A vicious murderer whose face is covered in bandages is on the lose. Will Conan be able to catch him before he strikes again? And later, Rachel and Sonoko want to blow off some steam but they get more than they bargain for when they discover murder at the karaoke box!

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

Cover price $9.99.

Story and Art by Akira Toriyama. Goku and Kuririn survive Kame-sen'nin's training and travel to the world's biggest martial arts tournament to see just how much they've learned. Now they've just got to make it through the pre-elimination matches against hundreds of the world's toughest champs! Dragonball Z fans take note: this is the turning point where Dragonball starts to become the action series you know and love! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in North America, Australia, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. b&w, 32pg (5 of 15)$2.95" Cover price $2.95.

Volume 5-6 - 1st printing. Collects Ranma 1/2 TPB (1993-2003 1st Edition) Vol. 5-6. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. Chinese Amazon warrior Shampoo hasn't given up on Ranma yet - only instead of killing him, she now wants to marry him! There are just a few obstacles in the way of their future happiness, though, starting with a childhood phobia of Ranma's and followed by Shampoo's suitor, Mousse, martial arts master of hidden weapons. Can Ranma escape Shampoo's soap opera? Or a better question might be, does he even want to? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 360 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeru Hokazono. Translated by Camellia Nieh. Chihiro sacrifices the enchanted blade Cloud Gouger to seize back the Enten, the seventh blade. While attempting to rescue prisoners inside the Storehouse, he struggles against Kyora's ability to manipulate the entire space. As the ferocious battle reaches its peak, a desperate Kyora, driven into a corner, unleashes a bit of the Shinuchi's power... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in.,192 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $11.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Tatsuki Fujimoto. Translated by Amanda Haley.

The bloody battle heats up between Chainsaw and Sword! Denji is going to have to pull out all the tricks against this crafty opponent. And when the dust settles, how will Special Division 4 move on from their losses?

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

Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Tatsuki Fujimoto. Translated by Amanda Haley.

The bloody battle heats up between Chainsaw and Sword! Denji is going to have to pull out all the tricks against this crafty opponent. And when the dust settles, how will Special Division 4 move on from their losses?

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Yukinobu Tatsu. Translated by Kumar Sivasubramanian. Adapted by Jennifer LeBlanc. Okarun and the gang are off to a hot springs town to investigate the mystery of Jijis family. But when they get there, a strange family in cahoots with the police starts causing trouble for them, and before Okarun and the others can get to the bottom of the mystery, Momo ends up as an offering to the local god! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 218 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $11.99.

The Dangerous Dragonite by Hidenori Kusaka & MATO Red gets in trouble again with another powerful pokemon, this time he meets Misty the water pokemon expert, he gains more allies, and has another run in with the dangerous Team Rocket 32pgs B&W Cover price $2.95.

Includes Magic the Gathering Promotional Card

Volume 5 - 1st Printing - Includes Promotional Card. Written by Katsura Ise. Art and cover by Takuma Yokota. Translated by David Evelyn. Adapted by Molly Tanzer. Happy New Year, 1999! It's the Grand Prix Kyoto, the year's first big Magic: The Gathering tournament, where players travel from all over the country to test their skills and prove their worth. Hajime Kano will be up against mighty foes, but he'll also encounter a challenge of a different sort-an unexpected romance! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 202 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $14.99.

Includes Magic the Gathering Promotional Card

Volume 5 - 1st Printing - Does NOT Include Promo Card. Written by Katsura Ise. Art and cover by Takuma Yokota. Translated by David Evelyn. Adapted by Molly Tanzer. Happy New Year, 1999! It's the Grand Prix Kyoto, the year's first big Magic: The Gathering tournament, where players travel from all over the country to test their skills and prove their worth. Hajime Kano will be up against mighty foes, but he'll also encounter a challenge of a different sort-an unexpected romance! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 202 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $14.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Syu Sakuratani. Translated by Jonah Mayahara-Miller. Morio, the kind demon thought to have died in the flood, reappears, and attacks a town near where the devils may be hiding. Keiji and his comrades investigate but with the sudden appearance of his half-brother, Keisuke, Keiji is forced to confront his troubled history with their father. Despite not wanting anything to do with his old man, Keiji decided to help Keisuke rescue their father from the devils. And in this disparate battle, Chicken Little must face her fears to save everyone! Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences Cover price $12.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kouhei Horikoshi.

The final stages of the U.A. High sports festival promise to be explosive as Uraraka takes on Bakugo in a head to head match! Bakugo never gives anyone a break, and the crowd holds its breath as the battle begins. The finals will push the students of Class 1-A to their limits and beyond!

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

Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Kouhei Horikoshi.

The final stages of the U.A. High sports festival promise to be explosive as Uraraka takes on Bakugo in a head to head match! Bakugo never gives anyone a break, and the crowd holds its breath as the battle begins. The finals will push the students of Class 1-A to their limits and beyond!

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

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $54.99

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Vagabond TPB (2002-2015 Viz) Vol. 13-15. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. This large-trim definitive edition with gorgeous textured design collects three phenomenal volumes of the samurai-era masterpiece by manga legend Takehiko Inoue! Striving for enlightenment by way of the sword, Miyamoto Musashi is prepared to cut down anyone who stands in his way. Vagabond is an action-packed portrayal of the life and times of the quintessential warrior-philosopher—the most celebrated swordsman of all time. In a remote seaside village, an abandoned infant is left to the care of a reclusive old man. This helpless child is destined to become Sasaki Kojirō—the legendary archrival of Miyamoto Musashi. Inoues unique take on this enigmatic figure lays the foundation for his fictional account of the most famous rivalry in Japanese history. Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 10-in., 624 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $55.00.

The World's Most Popular Manga! Features Dragon Ball Z, Yu-Gi-Oh!, YuYu Hakusho, Naruto, and Shaman King. Squarebound. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. Magazine, 328pg, PC$4.95 Cover price $4.95.