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Written by John Raffo. Art by Nur Iman. Cover by Andrew Robinson. When the 7th Sword finds its way back to Cray, it seems as though a choice has been made for him. But Cray knows that ultimately, as a Kenji, there was only ever one choice-even in the face of hopeless odds. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Limited (1 for 10) Variant Cover of ADVENTURE COMICS (2009 DC) #8 by Aaron Lopresti. Written by James Robinson and Sterling Gates. Co-Feature written by Eric Trautmann. Art by Julian Lopez and Clayton Henry. Co-feature art by Pier Gallo. ADVENTURE COMICS ships twice this month as this spring's Superman event 'Brainiac & The Legion of Super-Heroes' starts with a prologue in #8 and reaches a boiling point in #9! Starting way back in 'The Lightning Saga,' various clues have been planted about a group of Legionnaires undercover in the 21st century. Who are they and why are they here? And what does their mission have to do with the fate of New Krypton? James Robinson (SUPERMAN) and Julián López (WORLD'S FINEST) may have an answer or two! Meanwhile, in a tale of the 31st century by Sterling Gates (SUPERGIRL) and Clayton Henry (ADVENTURE COMICS), the Legion of Super-Heroes infiltrates a hidden Legion of Super-Villains base! The horrifying plans Brainiac 5 discovers inside will alter Superman's life - FOREVER! Plus, in the co-feature by Eric Trautmann (ACTION COMICS) and newcomer Pier Gallo, learn more about General Lane's Human Defense Corps - Earth's best line of defense against the looming Kryptonian threat! 40 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Limited (1 for 10) Variant Cover of ADVENTURE COMICS (2009 DC) #10 by Bernard Chang. Last Stand of New Krypton: Part 38 - Written by JAMES ROBINSON and STERLING GATES. Co-Feature written by ERIC TRAUTMANN. Art by EDUARDO PANSICA, EBER FERREIRA, TRAVIS MOORE and JULIO FERREIRA. Co-feature art by PIER GALLO. Continued from LAST STAND OF NEW KRYPTON #2! It's Superman, Supergirl and Brainiac 5 against Brainiac as Superboy and Mon-El fight Zod, Ursa and Non! And in the co-feature, the Human Defense Corps manages to sneak aboard Brainiac's ship amid all the chaos - but what exactly are they up to? Continued in SUPERGIRL #52! Cover price $3.99.

Script by KELLEY PUCKETT. Art by PAUL GUINAN, JOHN NADEAU & JIM McDERMOTT. Cover painting by JOE PHILLIPS. Armed with prototype weapons and a powered-up Dropship, Lt. Henry begins the final assault against the Alien menace. While he is planning his strategy, his crew is succumbing to strange withdrawal symptoms, and the ones still on their feet are plotting mutiny! Henry's only hope is to reprogram Liston, the high-powered synthetic, to follow his every command - even if it means killing a human being. The air is thick with tension, and a traitor will step out of the darkness with a gun in his hand and murder in his heart. Cover price $2.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Power of Babel!" Guest-starring Captain Marvel. Script by Steve Englehart. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Dave Cockrum (finishes). Cover by Ron Wilson and John Romita. Story continues from Captain Marvel 32. Captain America returns to the Avengers just in time for an out-of-this-world adventure! Earth's Mightiest Heroes blast off into outer space to intercept Thanos' awesome armada headed towards Earth! The Avengers attack the alien starships and inflict heavy damage until they bump into a solid black force field! What's hiding behind the imposing barrier? The Vision, Scarlet Witch, Swordsman, and Mantis penetrate the force field and discover the mad Titan's massive command ship! And hordes of aliens inside! But these are four mighty avengers! With skill and teamwork, they disable the ship's universal translator and throw the entire attack fleet into chaos! Have the Avengers finally derailed Thanos' plan for conquest of the cosmos? Story concludes in Captain Marvel 33. Cameo appearances by Libra, Lou-Ann, Thanos, and the Skrulls. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Iron Man, Mantis, Scarlet Witch, Swordsman, Thor, and the Vision. (Note: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #69 Marvel Girl.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

National Diamond Sales Insert Variant. "They First Make Mad!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith. Inks by Tom Sutton. Cover by John Buscema and Barry Windsor-Smith. Earth's Mightiest Heroes welcome back Hawkeye and Hercules to their ranks! However not all is well with the Prince of Power! Hercules has lost his memory! And while the Avengers feverishly work to restore it, Ares makes his next move! In a flash of light, Bia and Kratos appear inside Avengers Mansion and grab Hercules! Wow, this is the powerful duo that bound Prometheus in days of yore! But the Avengers don't care about the past, they will protect the Son of Zeus at all costs! The gods, demi-gods, and mortals throw down on Fifth Avenue for the Lion of Olympus! Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Ant-Man (aka Henry Pym), and the Black Panther. Flashback cameos by Goliath, the Guardsman (aka Kevin O'Brien), and the Skrulls to recap Clint Barton's narrow escape at the end of the Kree/Skrull war. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Hercules, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics historian George Olshevsky. The letters page also contains a statement of ownership: average print run 342,236; average paid circulation 206,478.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

"Tooth and Nail" Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Don Heck. Cover by Kieron Dwyer. The Avengers' ace archer is under assault from all angles! First, Mad Dog and Bobcat assail him, then the Bullet Biker and the Death Throws attack! Can Hawkeye defeat all these villains? Second story: "Second Debut" Plot and Script by John Byrne. Plot and Pencils by Kieron Dwyer. Inks by Karl Kesel. The Vision stops an armored car heist and realizes that the general public does not know now that he is still the same synthezoid avenger that for years wore the green and yellow costume. So the Vision makes an impromptu appearance on the Tonight Show to assure everyone that he is the same avenger. Cameo appearances by Johnny Carson and the Avengers West Coast. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

"Re: Vision" Avengers Reborn Part 4 of 4. Script by Len Kaminiski and Carrie Barre. Pencils by Gavin Curtis. Inks by Dan Panosian. Cover by Steve Lightle. In search of the purpose of his existence, the Vision travels to New Jersey to visit Dr. Miles Lipton, one of the leading artificial intelligence researchers in the country. In addition to his research activities, Dr. Lipton has also been trying to bring the suspected killers of his son, Alex Lipton, to justice. These two elements of the story overlap and lead to the Vision gaining the brain patters of the deceased Alex Lipton, and also fighting Roxxon henchmen to save the life of Dr. Lipton! First appearances of Dr. Miles Lipton and Laura Lipton. Cameo appearances by Captain America and Sersi. (Notes: Dr. Lipton and his daughter-in-law, Laura Lipton, appear next in Avengers 348. This is the final issue of the Avengers Spotlight series.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

1st printing. Written and drawn by Yukito Kishiro. Alita meets Kaos, the son of mad scientist Desty Nova, who uses his psychometric powers to repair Alita's cyborg body after she falls into a sinkhole. A refurbished Alita finally goes head to head against the forces of Barjack and is ready to kill their leader, Den, when she's unexpectedly betrayed. When the pair meets up again, Alita discovers the secret relationship between Den and Kaos. Softcover, 232 pages, B&W, 8-in x 5.50-in. Cover price $15.95.

1st printing. Story and art by Yukito Kishiro. Yukito Kishiro blurs the line between human and machine in the sci-fi/action adventure Battle Angel Alita! Alita's death-sentence is commuted in exchange for her service as a member of the "Tuned," an elite force of the utopian city of Tiphares. Her first assignment is to protect a nuclear-powered train from the infamous bandit known as Barjack. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

1st printing.

Story and art by Yukito Kishiro.

Alita, is a powerful cyborg with a soft heart and a mysterious past. Her second lease on life isn't easy: her heart is broken, she gains and loses friends to the cruel world of the Scrapyard far below the Utopian city of Tiphares, and she serves many masters in her quest to protect the innocent and create a new life for herself.

A cross between Star Trek and Blade Runner, this series constantly challenges the reader's definition of what it means to be human. Mad scientist Desty Nova resurrects the brain of Zapan - the Hunter-Warrior whose pride Alita has injured one too many times - and grafts it with a deadly Berserker body. Now, nothing can stop Zapan from exacting his revenge on Alita and all the Scrapyard inhabitants. Will Alita sacrifice herself to save her friends and other innocents?

Softvover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W.

Cover price $15.95.

1st printing. Story and art by Yukito Kishiro. Alita must choose a challenge team to defeat Jashugan, the proud, the invincible Motorball champion. Who will give their all-their very life-for the lovely Battle Angel? In the intense heat of battle during her final one-on-one showdown with Jashugan, Alital slips into a trance that provides an incredible revelation about her mysterious past. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., B&W. Cover price $15.95.

2nd and later printings. Story and art by Yukito Kishiro. Alita must choose a challenge team to defeat Jashugan, the proud, the invincible Motorball champion. Who will give their all-their very life-for the lovely Battle Angel? In the intense heat of battle during her final one-on-one showdown with Jashugan, Alital slips into a trance that provides an incredible revelation about her mysterious past. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., B&W. Cover price $15.95.

1st printing. Story and art by Yukito Kishiro. Yukito Kishiro blurs the line between human and machine in the sci-fi/action adventure Battle Angel Alita. As beautiful cyborg Alita confronts her archenemy, mad scientist Dest Nova, for the last time, she finally learns the chilling truth about her past! Meanwhile, megalomaniacal Barjack leader Den launches a kamikaze assault on both the Scrapyard and Tiphares, the mysterious utopian city in the sky. Then, Alita finally views Tiphares with her own eyes for the first time-just moments before the city's total annihilation! Is there any ray of hope in this epic post-apocalyptic saga? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $16.95.

1st printing. Story and art by Yukito Kishiro. Alita experiences a terrible fall from grace when she discovers the utopian city of Tiphare's ulterior motive for retaining her services as a special agent of the "Tuned." Now she must face her greatest foe yet - herself! Then Koyomi makes a strange new friend as she and the rest of the Barjack forces prepare to launch the ultimate weapon on both Tiphares and the Scrapyard. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $15.95.

2nd and later printings. Story and art by Yukito Kishiro. Alita experiences a terrible fall from grace when she discovers the utopian city of Tiphare's ulterior motive for retaining her services as a special agent of the "Tuned." Now she must face her greatest foe yet - herself! Then Koyomi makes a strange new friend as she and the rest of the Barjack forces prepare to launch the ultimate weapon on both Tiphares and the Scrapyard. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $15.95.

1st printing. Story and art by Yukito Kishiro. Her spirit crushed over the loss of Hugo, Alita runs away from Doc Ido and the life she's built in the Scrapyard to become a challenger in motorball, a combat-like game that pits cyborg competitors against each other. As they race through the obstacle course, fighting for the ball, Alita learns her foes will do anything to win, and that losers often don't live to talk about their defeat. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., B&W. Cover price $15.95.

2nd and later printings. Story and art by Yukito Kishiro. Her spirit crushed over the loss of Hugo, Alita runs away from Doc Ido and the life she's built in the Scrapyard to become a challenger in motorball, a combat-like game that pits cyborg competitors against each other. As they race through the obstacle course, fighting for the ball, Alita learns her foes will do anything to win, and that losers often don't live to talk about their defeat. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., B&W. Cover price $15.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Yukito Kishiro. What does it mean to be human? The lovely, deadly cyborg Alita returns in 664 pages of cyberpunk action! Alita wakes up alone in the sky city of Tiphares, her brain and body reconstructed by the mad scientist Desty Nova. There's no time to wonder why Alita's greatest enemy would resurrect her, though - the royal city has been thrown into chaos by Nova's revelation that the Tiphareans have had their brains replaced by bio-chips! Everyone needs answers - and Alita will fight to get them! Includes two original stories by Yukito Kishiro never before published in English! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 664 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $19.99.

by Yukito Kishiro The long-awaited alternate ending to the Battle Angel Alita series! Destroyed by the mad scientist Desty Nova, Alita wakes up to find herself in "heaven" ?? the floating sky-city known as Tiphares, miles above the dystopian Scrapyard. Reborn in a strange place with a new body, Alita must remember her old identity and face the very masters of the world ?? the unseen wardens of the asylum called Tiphares. b&w, 48pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

by Yukito Kishiro Alita awakens to discover that she is the pawn of mad scientist Desty Nova. He has super-engineered a new cyborg body for her capable of self-upgrading and even chameleon-like color changing! But now she is under his thrall! b&w, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

by Yukito Kishiro Alita must help the children of Tiphares find out what is happening to the population of adults. The adults find they have all had their brains replaced with microchips, and when they find out, they are unable to deal with the reality of not being human any longer. How can Alita aid the kids in the meantime? b&w, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

by Yukito Kishiro Alita's now...sixth replicant appears to take her on and tries to attack with a titant blade! Will our Alita's molecule splitting, Damascus blade be enough to fend off Número Seise?! b&w, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

by Yukito Kishiro Alita and Tuned Agent Sechs engage in a dance of death around the Tipharean theater they have chosen as their battleground. Blow-for-blow, Alita matches Sechs, countering her Berserker barrage with cunning maneuvers, but Sechs still has some tricks up her sleeve that could spell the end for Alita! b&w, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

by Yukito Kishiro Still, faced with Sechs' overwhelming firepower with one arm missing and a body not working properly, does Alita have any hope of prevailing? Meanwhile, in the bowels of Tiphares a desperate and unstable Jim Roscoe activates a mechanical god of destruction to smite the remaining adults of the floating city ? Sachumodo rises! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. b&w, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yukito Kishiro. Master manga creator Yukito Kishiroi brings back his most celebrated character, cyborg sweetheart Battle Angel Alita! If you're a longtime fan, prepare to meet Kishiro's latest bevy of bizarre and tormented characters, as well as revisit many of your favorite friends and foes in a post-apocalyptic universe where nothing is as it seems. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yukito Kishiro. This volume continues author Yukito Kishiro's exploration of what it means to be truly human. Sachumodo, a giant robot housing the memories and personality of mad scientist Desty Nova's assistant Jim, wreaks havoc on Tiphares, the elite city in the sky. Nova tries to convince Jim to return to the truly living, while Alita resorts to brute force to put a stop to the destruction. Whose method will prove to be the more effective? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yukito Kishiro. Her spirit crushed over the loss of Hugo, Alita runs away from Doc Ido and the life she's built in the Scrapyard to become a challenger in motorball, a combat-like game that pits cyborg competitors against each other. As they race through the obstacle course, fighting for the ball, Alita learns her foes will do anything to win, and that losers often don't live to talk about their defeat. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yukito Kishiro. Alita must choose a challenge team to defeat Jashugan, the proud, the invincible Motorball champion. Who will give their all-their very life-for the lovely Battle Angel? In the intense heat of battle during her final one-on-one showdown with Jashugan, Alital slips into a trance that provides an incredible revelation about her mysterious past. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 5 - 2nd and later printing. Story and art by Yukito Kishiro. This sophisticated, complex science fiction tale of Alita, a powerful cyborg with a soft heart and a mysterious past. Mad scientist Desty Nova resurrects the brain of Zapan the Hunter-Warrior - whose pride Alita has injured one too many times - and grafts it with a deadly Berserker body. Now, nothing can stop Zapan from exacting his revenge on Alita and all the Scrapyard inhabitants. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yukito Kishiro. Yukito Kishiro blurs the line between human and machine in the sci-fi/action adventure Battle Angel Alita! Alita's death-sentence is commuted in exchange for her service as a member of the "Tuned," an elite force of the utopian city of Tiphares. Her first assignment is to protect a nuclear-powered train from the infamous bandit known as Barjack. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 7 - 2nd and later printing. Story and art by Yukito Kishiro. While lovely cyborg Alita's allies battle real, personal, and existential demons in the Z.O.T. Tournament in hopes of distracting government forces long enough for Alita to rescue her friend Lou's brain from enslavement as a computer component, the deepest secrets of Alita's former life are finally revealed! But sometimes it's better not to know the truth about your past¯especially when you're the one responsible for the horror of everyone's present. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yukito Kishiro. Our heroine, beautiful cyborg Alita, has finally penetrated the center of Melchizedek, the supercomputer who is holding her friend Lou's brain hostage. Now ancient vampire Vilma asks her to accept an awesome responsibility, while Alita's copies fight their own battles on the outside and her archenemy, mad scientist Desty Nova, returns. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yukito Kishiro. Second to the last volume of the sophisticated sci-fi series! What is Alita's fate...? A doomed opponent in battle with Sechs may reveal some clues. Meanwhile, senseis and students fight for supremacy. Their mystical techniques can slay a tiger and even a dragon. But moves of such power may only be used against an opponent who is truly worthy! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yukito Kishiro. Angel Redux - This time, Alita returns in an unprecedented form (Check out this volume's cover for details!) it seems no one can touch--not even Super Nova! Then Agi Mbadi, the dictator of Ketheres, goes on the offensive. If he cancels the Z.O.T.T. for "safety reasons," will Alita's dream of independence for Tiphares and the Scrapyard be crushed forever? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 14 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yukito Kishiro. The fate of entire worlds and peoples is at stake as teams of bizarre life-forms prepare for the barbaric Z.O.T. Tournament finals! Then Alita's friend Zazie arrives in need of a literal disarming. And who will prevail when Hitechnolat Minister and LADDER Assistant Chairman Mbadi and Alita finally have their showdown? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 15 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yukito Kishiro. Despite all the political intrigue and personal vendettas, the ultra-violent, often fatal Zenith of Things Tournament limps to the finals. And now the competitors have decided to face off without any annoying rules or regulations... Come watch Alita vs. Toji, Sechs vs. Zekka, and Zazie vs. Rakan! Meanwhile, the Jovian teams plots to take back their wormhole... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 16 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yukito Kishiro. When Doc Ido, a talented cyber-physician, finds Alita's head in a junk heap, she has lost all memory of her past life. But when he reconstructs her, she discovers her body still instinctively remembers the Panzer Kunst, the most powerful cyborg fighting technique ever known. In the postapocalyptic world of the Scrapyard, as the secrets of Alita's past unfold, each day is a struggle for survival. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 17 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yukito Kishiro. When Doc Ido, a talented cyber-physician, finds Alita's head in a junk heap, she has lost all memory of her past life. But when he reconstructs her, she discovers her body still instinctively remembers the Panzer Kunst, the most powerful cyborg fighting technique ever known. In the postapocalyptic world of the Scrapyard, as the secrets of Alita's past unfold, each day is a struggle for survival. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Battle 1: Reclamation - Story, Art and Cover by Yukito Kishiro. While elites enjoy life in a floating city, the rest of humankind and cyborgs struggle below, amid scrap heaps and dirty streets. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.75.

Battle 2: Awakening - Story, Art and Cover by Yukito Kishiro. The recently reassembled Alita, not satisfied being a mere mannequin, registers as a hunter warrior just like Daisuke, the man who dug her out of the rubble. Disapproving at first, he begins to accept the fighting blood surging through Alita's veins. Besides, life is cheap now. He's awakened her to a savage world where bosses and henchmen are ugly...and Daisuke himself is no angel. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.75.

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Battle 3: Value - Story, Art and Cover by Yukito Kishiro. Alita's body has been destroyed by the brain-eating monster cyborg. Now she fights with only one hand and instinct. Moments before the monster cyborg smashes her head, Daisuke swoops in to save Alita and destroys the cyborg's body. But the cyborg also wounds Daisuke before its head escapes. Can Alita and Daisuke survive this battle? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.75.

Battle 4: Berserkers Reborn Part 1: Resurgence - Story, Art and Cover by Yukito Kishiro. Old man Gonzu saves Alita and Daisuke. Realizing Alita's destiny as a hunter warrior, Daisuke decides to engineer onto Alita the body of an ancient cyborg warrior. Unfortunately, Makaku, who now seeks to destroy our heroes, also searches for a new body -- that of a cyborg wrestling champion. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.75.

Battle 5: Berserkers Reborn Part 2: Initiation - Story, Art and Cover by Yukito Kishiro. Ido and Alita are warmly welcomed into the bounty hunters bar, until Ido asks the rowdy bunch for help in bringing down the monstrous Makaku. Silence. Then warnings. Alita climbs on a table, calls them cowards, and starts a bar fight...which moves outdoors and is noticed by the watchful brain-sucking Makaku. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.75.

Battle 6: Hell Trap Part 1: Responsibility - Story, Art and Cover by Yukito Kishiro. Alita and Makaku battle. Makaku -- with his formidable new body -- wounds Alita. Then, the evil Makaku takes a baby as hostage to lure Alita into the huge underground sewer system for the final confrontation! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.75.

Battle 7: Hell Trap Part 2: Survival Mode - Story, Art and Cover by Yukito Kishiro. Alita fearfully enters the underground sewers to rescue a baby held hostage by Makaku. There she senses her destiny as a warrior. Makaku plans to ambush Alita just as she picks up the baby. But as the trap is sprung, Alita is saved by Fang, the dog. After entrusting the baby to the dog, Alita readies herself for the ultimate battle! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.75.

Battle 8: Conquering Angel: Struggle - Story, Art and Cover by Yukito Kishiro. Alita is cornered by the monster cyborg Makaku and must tap into the fighting instinct located deep within her mind. Utilizing every bit of her new body, Alita makes a comeback while Makaku uses the flooding of the sewage to his advantage! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.75.

Battle 9: The Tears of an Angel: Compassion - Story, Art and Cover by Yukito Kishiro. Deep inside Alita, a warrior's soul has awakened. Alita uses her new resolve to sever the arm of the cyborg monster Makaku and overwhelm him with her speed. How far is Makaku willing to go to defeat her? Final issue in Part 1! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.75.

Struggle 1: Running Wild - Story, Art and Cover by Yukito Kishiro. Lying on a field, Alita regains consciousness to find a boy beside her. They climb up to the roof of the old factory and together watch the utopian city in the sky. Just as Alita realizes that she was struck unconscious by a beastly monster, the monster again attacks Alita and the boy! Unexpectedly, Alita is torn between an instinct to destroy the monster and a desire to hide her bounty hunter identity from the boy. A tale of beauty and beastliness! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.75.

Struggle 2: Iron Maiden Part 1: Awakening Heart - Story, Art and Cover by Yukito Kishiro. Alita is falling in love with a young boy, Yugo, who dreams of escaping to the utopian city in the sky. Even during a fight with a dangerous criminal, Alita can't stop daydreaming about him. As she wonders if it's right that she, with her cyborg body, has the right to love anyone, Alita discovers that Yugo is associated with a black market boss. What does this mean for her newfound love? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.75.