Zero Zero comic books issue 21

An anthology of independent and alternative comics. This all-Kim Deitch issue features the first chapters of The Search for Smilin Ed, later collected as a graphic novel. Black and white; 52 pages. Cover by Deitch. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.95.

Volume 21 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiro Mashima. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley. The creator of Fairy Tail, manga superstar Hiro Mashima, is back with a high-flying space adventure! A young boy gazes up at the sky and sees a streaming bolt of light. The friendly, armor-clad being at his side tells him gently, "That's a dragon." The fact that he's joking isn't important. What's important is the look of wonder on the boy's face... and the galaxy-spanning adventure that's about to take place! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 21 - 1st printing. Written by Tappei Nagatsuki. Art and cover by Shinichirou Otsuka. Translated by Dale DeLucia. The Witch Cult has finally been driven from the Water Gate City, but the turbulent events have left deep scars. Far too many people have even been robbed of their very identities. In order to save them, Subaru and his friends set off on a dangerous journey to the Pleaides Watchtower. To get there, they will need to cross the Auguria Sand Dunes, home to vicious demon beasts of every kind. But they have nothing to fear with their companions the Demon Beast Master, the twin sisters Ram and Rem, and the Finest of Knights Julius...right? Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 264 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Age 13 and Up Cover price $15.00.