20th Century Boys GN (2009-2012 Viz) By Naoki Urasawa comic books 2012

Volume 19 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Naoki Urasawa.

The man with the guitar heads for Tokyo and arrives at a rough-and-tumble border town with an ominous-looking checkpoint. Only those who have a pass may go through, and those who try to get by without one are summarily shot. Many have tried, and many are buried nearby. Who can change this horrific situation and get through the checkpoint? And who or what could be waiting on the other side?

Softcover, 6-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Rated T+

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 20 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Naoki Urasawa.

There once was a hero who stood against evil. He sacrificed himself to save the world, and everyone believed he died on Bloody New Year's Eve. But eighteen years later, when the entire world is under the control of the enigmatic figure known as the Friend, the hero comes back! Kenji is back and is heading to Tokyo, where the Friend is preparing his next horrific plan. Meanwhile, Kanna and the rest of Kenji's group make their move toward the final battle! Could it finally be time for justice to rise once again?

Softcover, 6-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Rated T+

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 21 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Naoki Urasawa.

There once was a boy who imagined the end of the world. It was just a child's game...but not anymore! The Friend is carrying out his plan for the extermination of the human race - all according to his predictions. And the man who survived Bloody New Year's Eve is heading toward Tokyo. The boys are coming back together one by one. The time is come. This is the countdown to the final battle."

Softcover, 6-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Rated T+

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 22 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Naoki Urasawa.

The time has come.

The Friend reveals all about his conspiracy and declares that he shall destroy the world within seven days. Kanna plans a music festival to evacuate people to the Expo venue, which is the only place the dictator holds sacred and the only place safe from destruction. While the 20th Century Boys race toward the final battle, Kenji is coming back to Tokyo!

Softcover, 6-in. x 7-in., 256 pages, B&W. Rated T+

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $12.99.