Steel Angel Kurumi GN (2003-2004 ADV Digest) comic books

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kaishaku. Designed for military use, the Steel Angel is a fearsome android warrior. But she's designed to obey the person who activates her. When a young boy inadvertently does so, he finds himself with an adoring - and adorable - new companion, and quite a headache. You see, the military wants Kurumi back, and definitely doesn't plan to go quietly... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kaishaku. Steel Angel Kurumi, created by a brilliant scientist, was supposed to have used her super-human strength on behalf of the military. However, Kurumi cannot be activated by her makers, and she lies in the machine equivalent of a coma. Nakahito, the son of practitioners of the magical technique called "Onmyo Way," stumbles upon the inert goddess, and struck by her amazing beauty, gently kisses her perfect lips. With this kiss, the Steel Angel Kurumi comes to life, and Nakahito becomes her master. The gorgeous and voluptuous Kurumi will now do anything to protect her master with her invincible power. But first, critical questions about Kurumi's origins must be answered: "Why and where was Kurumi created? Who created her?" Nakahito and Kurumi set out on a dangerous search to find the answers to these questions and, along their journey, they are forced to ask an additional question: "Who is behind the insidious activation of other Steel Angels whose only mission is to destroy the beautiful Steel Angel Kurumi?" Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 172 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kaishaku. Dr. X of the Academy for Advanced Sciences has thrown down the gauntlet, challenging the countries of the world to a "Steel Fight" tournament to find out who the strongest Steel Angel is! To coax wary leaders into revealing their highly classified Steel Angel designs, an irresistible prize has been offered: the untold wealth of technological secrets that the Academy possesses! Now, as the strongest androids in the world descend upon Japan, Kurumi and the gang are faced with some challenges of their own. Karinka is locked in a furious duel with Aoi (Japan's newest Steel Angel), and Kurumi is pursued by a foe that seems to be holding a grudge against her. Meanwhile, Nakahito faces his personal demons, and with his brother's help takes the first steps on a journey of self-discovery. The action, the intrigue, the gags, and the fan service do not let up, as the true battle begins in the third volume of Steel Angel Kurumi! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 172 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kaishaku. Kurumi and her friends try their luck at being idol singers. "Discovered" and "trained" by a mysterious mummy man wearing a suit (Mikhail), they rise to fame with the release of their first record. Unfortunately, their fame only makes them a threat to two envious, established stars, who want to see the "Steel Angel Trio" out of the picture. As the Steel Fight competition nears the end of its first stage, Kurumi, Saki, and Karinka (who are all unaware that the competition is going on) learn that Kaga and two other angels of destruction are impersonating them, using their advanced powers to destroy the normal Steel Angels, snatch their emblems, and give Kurumi the "points." His cover ultimately blown, Kaga reveals that Dr. Ayanokoji is at the Academy, but that the Steel Angel Trio will have to compete in that final round to learn anything more. Finally, a strange girl is scared off during Kurumi's date with Nakahito, a girl, who - in an unexpected turn of events - is revealed to readers (but not the steel angels) as none other than... Shinobu Jinguji! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 172 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kaishaku. When young Nakhito placed a single, innocent kiss on the lips of a sleeping girls, he got much more than he expected - the Steel Angel Kurumi, a lovely and very devoted robot companion who just happens to be a lethal warrior as well. Fists fly as Kurumi continues to engage in devastating conflict with other Steel Angels and those who would control her! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 172 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kaishaku. Nakahito travels 100 years into the future to seek a cure for the spell that has been cast on him. With his Steel Angel companion, Kurumi, along with Karinka and Saki, they discover a future world largely governed by an order of Steel Angels(and their masters) that protect humanity from natural disasters and duel one another to settle international disputes. World peace has been achieved and science has progressed significantly. When a future mystic-Amato kanui-challenges Nakahito to a duel, Kurumi must fight Amato's Steel Angel, Excelia, who has the advantages of 100 years of future technological firepower! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kaishaku. The Steel Angels are still enduring an altered future and have managed to make a few enemies along the way. What appears to be a hopeless defense against the more-advanced Steel Angel Excelia soon turns to Kurumi's favor, when she uses "love power" to transform into an Angel. But it is uncertain whether or not her newfound power will be strong enough to fight off her master's new love interest. Apparently, time hasn't healed the wounds of unrequited love, as an extremely mature Ms. Jinguji lays a predatory stake on a very young, very frightened Nakahito. The Angels may have the strength to take down other robots, but a woman scorned - this will take an army! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 172 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kaishaku. The angelic androids stir-up the future again with their antics, but instead of raising their fists they pull-out their...recipes! Kurumi and her sisters have been challenged to a test of culinary prowess by the newest Steel Angel, Seira, subordinate to her master, the "Grand Cook." The girls may spice it up in the kitchen, but Kurumi and company must tend to poor Nakahito, weakened by a taxing spell cast upon his young body. It's up to his adoring and oh-so-cute Steel Angel to save him, but when fierce, flying demons threaten to ruin the day, will Kurumi be up to the task? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 172 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kaishaku. Sugar and spice make everything... trouble for the Steel Angels! A flashback reminds the Steel Angels of a distressing vulnerability, making them appear even more human. Kaga ponders the growth of Nakahito's mystical abilities, while a more powerful Aoi plans to bolster her reputation in a Steel Fight rematch. In the meantime, the ridiculously cute Kurumi, Saki and Karinka continue their quest to rid their dear, sweet Nakahito of the deadly curse cast against him. But, when the trouble mounts, and an enigmatic and powerful mystic enters the scene, Kurumi gets an idea that may save the day... besides, Kurumi needs attention, and without her master, there's not telling what she will do! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.