Sumomomo Momomo The Strongest Bride on Earth TPB (2009) comic books

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shinobu Ohtaka. An heir to a martial arts dynasty tries to stop an impending civil war in Japan. Koushi Inuzuka is an intelligent high schooler with a normal aspiration: to be an attorney and prosecute the biggest criminals in the nation. Unfortunately, for him, he also happens to be the heir to an ancient family of martial artists, one of twelve powerful clans based on the animals of the Chinese zodiac. These clans, split into two diametrically opposed factions, are about to plunge the nation of Japan into civil war! Enter Momoko Kuzuryuu, the pint-sized but powerful heiress to the family, at the head of the opposing faction. By wedding their children and producing an heir, which Momoko is only too enthusiastic to fulfill, but all Koushi wants a normal life. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shinobu Ohtaka. Assassin Iroha Miyamoto's dangerous advances will soon imperil Koushi Inuzka. Meanwhile, the strongest bride on earth, Momoko Kuzuryuu, unleashes her true power in service to her husband, but will it be enough? Volume 2 of the strongest, most fanatical manga on Earth! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shinobu Ohtaka. An heir to a martial arts dynasty tries to stop an impending civil war in Japan. Finally, the veil hiding the Heavenly Warrior House Mask is pulled back, to reveal none other than Koushi's high school class representative, pledged to give her life in service to his protection. Now, a battle risking all that this young lady has to risk will begin. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shinobu Ohtaka. An heir to a martial arts dynasty tries to stop an impending civil war in Japan. His house destroyed by the Koganei siblings, his blood poisoned, his remaining life reduced to just one week, Koushi turns self-destructive and unresponsive. Only one thing can save him: Momoko's "strongest love on Earth." Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shinobu Ohtaka. An heir to a martial arts dynasty tries to stop an impending civil war in Japan. The struggle for the antidote for Koushi and Momoko's poison continues as Tenka succeeds in defeating his younger brother Tenchi. When Tenrei attempts to execute his step-brothers, Sanae steps in to save the day, clad in her special uniform. Next, Iroha and Hanzou square off against Tenton, but are helpless against her incredible power. Their lives are spared, however when Momoko intercedes to fight in their place. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shinobu Ohtaka. An heir to a martial arts dynasty fights to halt an impending civil war in Japan. With three of the antidote compounds in hand, Momoko and Koushi move on to face their most fearsome opponent yet! Deciding there is little glory in crushing an ailing warrior, Tenga hands over the final ingredient of the antidote that will sae Koushi and Momoko. But there's only enough to save one of them! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shinobu Ohtaka. Koushi Inzuka is an intelligent high schooler with a lofty but "normal" aspiration to be an attorney and prosecute the biggest criminals in the nation. Unfortunately for him, he also happens to be the heir to an ancient family of marital artists, one of twelve powerful clans based on the animals of the Chinese zodiac - and these clans, split into two diametrically opposed factions, are about to plunge the nation of Japan into civil war! But all Koushi wants is a normal life with a normal career in law! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shinobu Ohtaka. With the reconstruction complete, Koushi begins his training at the brand-new Inuzuka dojo. But he is still unable to master his family's extreme martial arts techniques. Confessing his true weakness to his friends, Koushi begs them to help him with his training. But if Koushi thought the Inuzuka training techniques were over the top, his friends' methods might push him over the edge! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shinobu Ohtaka. The school sports festival is the perfect opportunity to test the effects of Koushi's physical training. And with a Deathninjaisland trip for two on the line, all the girls are eager to take top prize for the ultimate date with Koushi! Unfortunately, Koushi's training can't quite cut it against the powerful Endou. Is this Endou's chance to woo Momoko away from her weakling fiancé? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shinobu Ohtaka. Depressed over the slow progress of his training, Koushi spends the day with Sanae to take a break from the world of martial arts, if only for an afternoon. Momoko is worried when she sees her fiancé in the company of another woman, but her concerns turns to outright desperation when Koushi attends a summer festival with Iroha at his side. Can Koushi's circle of friends convince him to return to his bride and to his training? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shinobu Ohtaka. Before Koushi can become a fit leader for the Western Army, he must first become king of the Jungle! Taking his cues from the forest natives, Koushi is able to make great strides in his training. But back at home, things are not going so well. Those marital artists who wish to reclaim the might of the ancestors have set in motion their plans to ignite war among the clans. Can Koushi's friends keep the peace until their champion returns? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shinobu Ohtaka. Koushi and Yuusuke square off in a battle that will determine the next leader of the Eastern army and the future of all martial artists! Though Koushi's recent training has equipped him to dodge Yuusuke's fierce attacks, it will not be enough to win the fight. The only hope Koushi has of defeating such an experienced combatant is to unleash the Myriad Seal. In the heat of battle, will Koushi be able to call upon his true power to defend his clan - and his bride? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.99.