Comic books in 'Manga'

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by Zappon. Art and cover by Masahiro Ikeno. Character Design by Yasumo. Translated by Dale Delucia. A demon seems to be behind the rash of violent incidents sweeping formerly peaceful Zoltan-but what are they after?! That said, there's a more immediate crisis at the apothecary-with Red and Rit growing closer, Rit's finally decided to buy...a double bed?!? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 164 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. Original Story by Zappon. Art and cover by Masahiro Ikeno. Character Design by Yasumo. Translated by Dale Delucia. Rit and Red's plan to lure out the Thieves Guild goes awry when Al, the half-elf boy in their care, is kidnapped by Bighawk's goons! Bighawk, the Guild's number two, has grand plans for Al, claiming he'll make the boy a "hero." But what is he really after-and how do the "False Prophet" drug and the local bully Ademi factor in?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing. Original Story by Zappon. Art and cover by Masahiro Ikeno. Character Design by Yasumo. Translated by Dale Delucia. Winter has come to Zoltan, bringing a chilly wave to the normally temperate frontier region. Rit's offhanded comment-"If only we had a medicine that could draw in customers on such a cold day."-sets Red about developing a new product, making use of the knowledge he gained from previous adventures. Meanwhile, the Hero Ruti and her ally Tisse have stolen their party's airship and taken flight! But where could they be headed...? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Zappon. Art and cover by Yasumo. Translated by Dale DeLucia. Red was born with incredible powers, and he seemed like the perfect candidate to join the front lines in the fight to save the world-but before he could, he was told this wasn't where he belonged. Instead, he finds his destiny in an apothecary... Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Age 13 and Up. Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Zappon. Art and cover by Yasumo. Translated by Dale DeLucia. It's time for a beach trip! Red and Rit decide to take a break from running the apothecary and head to a nearby river for the day. While Red enjoys a date with a beautiful princess in a swimsuit, his former party explores the ruins of the Demon Lord's airship. As war continues to rage on the front lines, it seems everything is quiet in Zoltan, but how much longer can Red and Rit's slow life last? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Age 13 and Up. Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Zappon. Art and cover by Yasumo. Translated by Dale DeLucia. A cold snap in winter leaves the usually warm Zoltan blanketed in snow, providing Red and Rit with the perfect excuse to get cozy. At the same time, Ruti makes her way to Zoltan in search of Red. Will this powerful little sister finally reunite with her beloved older brother? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Age 13 and Up. Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Zappon. Art and cover by Yasumo. Translated by Dale DeLucia. The search for the missing Hero, Ruti, has led all her party members to the remote region of Zoltan. Ares plots to use the girl for his own designs, but Red isn't willing to surrender his sister without a fight! This is a tale of a brother and sister who refuse the call to save the world and instead strive to forge a happy everyday life. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Age 13 and Up. Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Zappon. Art and cover by Yasumo. Translated by Dale DeLucia. With the battle against Ares finally over, Red and company can finally return to their peaceful, slow days. No life is without its adventures though, and Red sets off for the Wall at the End of the World in search of the perfect gem to mark his betrothal to Rit. Along the way he encounters scenic views, soaks in blissful hot springs, and even reunites with an old friend-who's head over heels in love with him?! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Age 13 and Up. Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by Zappon. Art and cover by Yasumo. Translated by Dale DeLucia. The joy of reuniting with Yarandrala is short lived. From the fate of the Mistome, to the arrival of a great power's warships, and a raid from assassins, Zoltan faces one crisis after the other. Little do the assailants realize, however, that this land is home to the world's mightiest heroes. In this volume, Red and Ruti demonstrate their unrivaled power, Tisse squares off against a legendary assassin, and Rit is imbued with...the senses of a wolf?! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Age 13 and Up. Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. Written by Zappon. Art and cover by Yasumo. Translated by Dale DeLucia. Far from the battle with the demon lord's army, another fight is brewing in Zoltan. The Veronian warship in the harbor declares war on the peaceful frontier region. Red left the battlefield behind him a long time ago, but to protect those he loves and his peaceful days, he takes up his sword again! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Age 13 and Up. Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing. Written by Zappon. Art and cover by Yasumo. Translated by Dale DeLucia. A new Hero named Van has appeared, and he's headed for Zoltan. This naïve and innocent boy possesses the strength to make even Theodora the Crusader shudder, and he blindly obeys the word of the Church. When Red, Rit, and Ruti learn of this new Hero they decide...to avoid him completely by leaving Zoltan for a little while on a vacation?! A confrontation with this unprecedented second savior of the world does sound like a lot of work, after all. But will they really be able to evade Van forever? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Age 13 and Up. Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 9 - 1st printing. Written by Zappon. Art and cover by Yasumo. Translated by Dale DeLucia. Ruti defeated the new Hero before he could cause too much damage. But rather than cool his ambitions, the loss leaves Van utterly obsessed with getting back at her! Now it's up to Red to safeguard the laid-back lifestyle he's created with his sister. Can he set this dangerous other Hero on the right path before it's too late? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Age 13 and Up. Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 10 - 1st printing. Written by Zappon. Art and cover by Yasumo. Translated by Dale DeLucia. After an intense battle, Red has finally managed to convince Van there's more to being a Hero than mindlessly following his Divine Blessing. This has left Van questioning himself, and who better to help than Red the Guide? To find answers, the two delve into ancient elf ruins, where they come face-to-face with the truth about humanity's strongest blessing. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 230 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Age 13 and Up. Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 11 - 1st printing. Written by Zappon. Art and cover by Yasumo. Translated by Dale DeLucia. The trouble with Van the Hero has finally passed, but Red's still got plenty to worry about. Learning that Tanta has the Divine Blessing of the Cardinal has left Red wondering what he can do for the young boy as the Guide. But thinking in the dead of summer is pretty annoying. Why bother when he can just take a vacation on a southern island instead? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 174 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Age 13 and Up. Cover price $15.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kim Young-Oh. With a worldwide war raging between humans and monsters, the young delivery men of the Gaya Desert Post Office do not pledge allegiance to any country or king. They are banded together by a pledge to deliver. Fast. Precise. Secure. Banya, the craziest and craftiest of the bunch, will stop at nothing to get a job done. Known as the Explosive Delivery Man for his risk taking, bold resolve, and impeccable record, Banya agrees to complete a wounded soldier's mission to transport a parcel of great importance--not knowing what dangers lie in store for him and his friends! As their arduous journey begins, Banya promises, "There isn't a delivery I can't make. I always deliver." Kim Young-Oh's fantastical world is filled with unique monsters, vicious swordplay, and a dash of hotfooted humor. This series is presented in its original Korean format and translated by the mother/son team of Anna Kirk and Derek Kirk Kim! Banya launches Dark Horse's first foray into manhwa or Korean comics. Top 10 selling title in Korea! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kim Young-Oh. Young Kong is entrusted with a delivery of great importance, and Banya schemes to free Mei from her captors. Instead of fighting fire with fire, Banya fights monsters with monsters! The delivery men of the Gaya Desert Post Office have only one motto: "Fast. Precise. Secure." Banya, the craziest and craftiest of the bunch, will stop at nothing to get a job done. Known as the "Explosive Delivery Man" for his daring, dedication, and diligence, Banya promises, "There isn't a delivery I can't make!" Whether it's transporting a rare artifact or reuniting a mother with her long-lost son, Banya will speed through war-torn deserts and mysterious forests, relying on flexibility, daring, and wits to complete his missions?no matter what the odds! Kim Young-Oh presents a world filled with unique monsters, heated battles, and a splash of saucy humor. This series is presented in its original Korean format. Translated by the mother/son team of Anna Kirk and Derek Kirk Kim! Banya continues Dark Horse's exciting foray into manhwa, the world of Korean comics. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kim Young-Oh. The cunning and intrepid Banya faces his greatest challenge yet! The unstoppable delivery man finds himself in the middle of a mysterious dispute at the heart of a sacred temple-trapped between devout warrior-priests and the vicious, ruthless Torren! But Banya pledges allegiance to no religion or country, only to the motto of the Gaya Desert Post Office: "Fast. Precise. Secure." Banya's certainly no stranger to mayhem, and he proudly asserts, "There isn't a delivery I can't make!" This time, however, have he and his young cohort Kong bitten off more than they can chew? Kim Young-Oh's latest action-packed romp is filled with tense battles, horrific villains and monsters, and perfectly-timed comedic moments. This series is presented in its original Korean format. Translated by the mother/son team of Taesoon Kang and Derek Kirk Kim! Banya continues Dark Horse's exciting foray into manhwa, the world of Korean comics. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kim Young-Oh. After last volume's shocking cliffhanger, Banya's screams are still ringing across Gaya's wastelands, and the desert deliverymen are in some serious danger. The future is at stake, and fists are about to fly, as two bloodthirsty villains corner our heartbroken hero. He's kept his cool while mingling with the monstrous Torren, fighting off gargantuan pit bulls, and dodging the giant Gwichi worm's sneak attacks-but now Banya has gone crazy with anguish and rage and is about to unleash a world of hurt on two mutated killers! This second-to-last volume of Banya: The Explosive Delivery Man isn't all gloom and doom, though, as Kim Young-Oh continues to mix incredible artwork and fast-paced storytelling with perfectly timed slapstick moments and surprising plot twists. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kim Young-Oh. In an exciting volume of nonstop action, the story of Banya: The Explosive Delivery Man comes to an end! Banya races to deliver his most important "package" ever-the powerful summoner Jiahn-to the aptly named Land of Death. Jiahn must reach her destination before an extraordinary evil is unleashed upon Gaya, but a vicious pack of warriors and monsters, led by the villainous Kamutu, closes in quickly. When Banya regains his memory, will he slip back into the role of a brutal killer and join Kamutu, or will his love for his friends at the Gaya Desert Post Office overcome the pull of a violent, rage-filled past? Kim Young-Oh delivers a brilliantly illustrated climax to this action-packed series. This series is presented in its original Korean format and translated by the mother/son team of Taesoon Kang and Derek Kirk Kim! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Baoh (1989) #1-4. Story and art by Hirohiko Araki. BAOH is the odyssey of two young mutants rejected and used by "normal humans." they are pursued by Judas Laboratory, a brutal organization taht seeks to harness their extraordinary gifts for evil ends. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Baoh (1989) #5-8. Story and art by Hirohiko Araki. Judas' forces close in on our young heroes. Walken, the most powerful psi warrior in the world, attacks and Violet is taken alive. Can Baoh rescue her before it's too and learn the secrets behins his bizarre powers? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

Volume 7 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Satsuki Yoshino. Heeeeeeave hoooooooo! With the exhibition behind him, handsome young calligrapher Seishuu Handa returns safely from Tokyo. Autumn arrives at the island to find the fifth-place calligrapher in a gung ho artistic mode!! Between a full-moon night spent with the islanders, a grade-school recital, and a discussion of Hiroshi's career plans, life is plenty hectic with a real heave-ho! Softcover, 208 pages, B&W, 6 x 8 1/2-in. Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 8 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Satsuki Yoshino. Miwa and the gang leave the island on their school trip! Meanwhile, Hiroshi - or rather, Kuroshi - tries to prepare for an interview, and handsome young calligrapher Seishuu Handa gets ready for his first-ever island-wide broadcast. But in the middle of all of this bustle comes the sudden appearance of an ambulance! Softcover, 208 pages, B&W, 6 x 8 1/2-in. Cover price $15.00.

Volume 9 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Satsuki Yoshino. The villagers have chosen handsome young calligrapher Seishuu Handa to compete in their famously competitive sports-festival relay race! While Handa strives to keep his morning practices out of the public eye, Hiroshi goes job hunting, Tama writes a manga, and the kids do their best to keep up with the adults! Softcover, 208 pages, B&W, 6 x 8 1/2-in. Cover price $15.00.

Volume 11 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Satsuki Yoshino. Calligraphy meets the countryside in this slice-of-life comedy manga! Damn it! I'm getting married and leaving this crazy island! (teary) Handa's parents' true motivation for coming to the island is made clear - an arranged m-m-m-marriage? Will handsome young calligrapher Seishuu Handa find the resolve to meet his fate? Add in a fight with the neighboring village's own handsome young guy, Kazuma Higashino, and Hiroshi's spate of delinquency, and you get this super-chaotic hot 'n' hearty island comedy! Softcover, 192 pages, B&W, 6 x 8 1/2-in. Cover price $15.00.

Volume 12 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Satsuki Yoshino. Jingle jingle jingle jingle....Christmas has come to the island! Handsome young calligrapher Seishuu Handa tries his hand at the Santa business for the first time! But could it be that Handa Claus isn't the only one who's come to visit all the nice little children? The love of every dad warms the world in Volume 12 of this hot 'n' hearty island comedy! Softcover, 192 pages, B&W, 6 x 8 1/2-in. Cover price $15.00.

Volume 14 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Satsuki Yoshino. Reality is tough, but surely, the future must be bright. Handa-sensei has returned from Tokyo with a new declaration: he's going to start his own calligraphy school! But will he find any students? But when an unusually cold winter brings rare snow to the island, is Handa prepared to hibernate the time away? Softcover, 224 pages, B&W, 6 x 8 1/2-in. Cover price $15.00.

Volume 15 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Satsuki Yoshino. Severely overestimating the villagers' wealth, Handa-sensei finds himself quite short on students for his calligraphy school upon announcing his exorbitant tuition rate. But as his hopes begin to fade, a savior appears!? Softcover, 192 pages, B&W, 6 x 8 1/2-in. Cover price $15.00.

Volume 16 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Satsuki Yoshino. Life never seems to get easier for Handa-sensei in this funny, heartwarming slice-of-life series! Softcover, 192 pages, B&W, 6 x 8 1/2-in. Cover price $15.00.

Volume 18 - 1st Printing.

Story and art by Satsuki Yoshino.

It's been a year since Handa arrived on the island, and a lot has changed for the residents of Nanatsutake Village. Hiroshi's in Tokyo, Miwa and her friends have graduation on their minds, and Naru and her classmates are going into their second year of elementary school. With everyone looking to the future, the time to say goodbye approaches in the final volume of Barakamon.

Softcover, 208 pages, B&W, 6 x 8 1/2-in.

Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Noriaki Kotaba. Translated by Ella Donaldson. A captured knight finds herself betrothed to the leader of the very tribe she was sent to fight in this fantasy manga. Serafina de Lavillant, the strongest female knight in the West, was sent to subjugate the barbaric tribes of the East. But when her mission fails spectacularly, she's captured alive and imprisoned. Humiliated and dreading what horrific torture she'll endure, she asks to be put to death. To her surprise, rather than tearing her limb from limb, the tribe leader asks for her hand...in marriage! Will Serafina face a cruel and abusive arranged marriage? Or will she discover that these tribes aren't as barbaric as she was led to believe? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (15+) Cover price $14.99.

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Story and Art by Seongkyu Lee. "Barchetta" is the name of a weapon "Kill" has attached to his arm. Kill is a criminal, and the only thing that he knows is fighting. One day, Kill is offered immunity... if he is willing to fight the evil pope who reigns over their village. Elsewhere, a band of people marches into the village to take over. And it is said that Kill will not leave the village alive! A fast-paced Western-style fantasy series! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Story and Art by Seongkyu Lee. "Kill" is a criminal who lives to fight. "Barchetta" is the name of the weapon he has attached to his arm. He's going to need it when he's offered immunity for his crimes if he can defeat the evil pope who is reigning over the village. Because at the same time, another band of people are marching into the village! A fast-paced Western-style fantasy comic that will have you reeling! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

3rd Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "A Cartoon Story of Hiroshima!" Story and art by Keiji Nakazawa. Cartoonist Keiji Nakazawa was 7-years-old and living in Hiroshima in the early days of August 1945 when the city was destroyed by an atomic bomb. Starting a few months before that event, the four volume saga of young Gen shows life in Japan after years of war and privations. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., B&W. Cover price $14.95.

3rd Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Day After!" Story and art by Keiji Nakazawa. Cartoonist Keiji Nakazawa was seven years old and living in Hiroshima in the early days of August 1945 when the city was destroyed by an atomic bomb dropped by the U.S.A. Starting a few months before that event, the ten-volume saga shows life in Japan after years of war and privations. Volume Two, The Day After, tells the story of the day after the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, as seen through the eyes of seven-year-old Gen Nakaoka. Gen, his mother, and his newborn sister face the horrors of the day after the bomb. This long story can be compared in scope and intensity to Maus. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., B&W. Cover price $14.95.

3rd Edition - Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Life After the Bomb!" Story and art by Keiji Nakazawa. Volume three follows Gen, his mother and baby brother as they search for a place to rest in the bomb's aftermath. Facing rejection, hunger and humiliation, they come to realize that they still have - and can share - self-respect, hope, and inner strength. Volume four, resumes nine days after the bomb, as Gen and his mother continue to struggle for food, shelter and water amid chaos and vast human suffering. Though confronted with the most despicable aspects of humankind, Gen acts with love and compassion. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 164 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Keiji Nakazawa.

Part 1 of a planned 10-part series. Cartoonist Keiji Nakazawa was 7-years-old and living in Hiroshima in the early days of August 1945 when the city was destroyed by an atomic bomb. Starting a few months before that event, the four volume saga of young Gen shows life in Japan after years of war and privations.

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 288 pages, B&W.

Cover price $14.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Day After!"

Story and art by Keiji Nakazawa.

Part 2 of a planned 10-part series.

Cartoonist Keiji Nakazawa was seven years old and living in Hiroshima in the early days of August 1945 when the city was destroyed by an atomic bomb dropped by the U.S.A. Starting a few months before that event, the ten-volume saga shows life in Japan after years of war and privations. Volume Two, The Day After, tells the story of the day after the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, as seen through the eyes of seven-year-old Gen Nakaoka. Gen, his mother, and his newborn sister face the horrors of the day after the bomb. This long story can be compared in scope and intensity to Maus. This is an all-new translation. Introduction by Art Spiegelman.

Nominated for a 2005 Eisner Award for Best U.S. Edition of Foreign Material!

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

Cover price $14.95.

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. "The Day After!"

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.

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 284 pages, B&W.

Cover price $14.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Life After the Bomb!"

Story and art by Keiji Nakazawa.

Volume three follows Gen, his mother and baby brother as they search for a place to rest in the bomb's aftermath.

Facing rejection, hunger and humiliation, they come to realize that they still have - and can share - self-respect, hope, and inner strength. Volume four, resumes nine days after the bomb, as Gen and his mother continue to struggle for food, shelter and water amid chaos and vast human suffering. Though confronted with the most despicable aspects of humankind, Gen acts with love and compassion.

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

Cover price $14.95.

Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. "Life After the Bomb!"

NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary.

Story and art by Keiji Nakazawa.

Volume three follows Gen, his mother and baby brother as they search for a place to rest in the bomb's aftermath.

Facing rejection, hunger and humiliation, they come to realize that they still have - and can share - self-respect, hope, and inner strength. Volume four, resumes nine days after the bomb, as Gen and his mother continue to struggle for food, shelter and water amid chaos and vast human suffering. Though confronted with the most despicable aspects of humankind, Gen acts with love and compassion.

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 284 pages, B&W.

Cover price $16.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Out of the Ashes!"

Story and art by Keiji Nakazawa.

Cartoonist Keiji Nakazawa was seven years old and living in Hiroshima in the early days of August 1945 when the city was destroyed by an atomic bomb dropped by the U.S.A. Starting a few months before that event, the ten-volume saga shows life in Japan after years of war and privations, as seen through the eyes of seven-year-old Gen Nakaoka.

Volume Four resumes nine days after the bomb, as Gen and his mother continue to struggle for food, shelter and water amid chaos and vast human suffering. Though confronted with the most despicable aspects of humankind, Gen acts with love and compassion. This is an all-new translation, with new lettering.

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

Cover price $14.95.