Happiness GN (2016 Kodansha) comic books

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shuzo Oshimi. A creepy and suspenseful coming-of-age story (with vampires!) from the creator of the hit Flowers of Evil. The biggest loser in high school goes out one night to return a DVD and gets attacked by a blood-sucking woman. She asks if he wants to die or live. He chooses to live, but when he's back in school he finds himself craving blood. When his desire becomes unbearable, he realizes he has climbed onto a female classmate and is trying to bite her neck. He stops himself, but she hugs him close. She asks, "Did you really want me that much?" A supernatural story of sexual awakening, growing up, and suburban vampirism, Happiness follows a dorky boy who is attacked by a girl in an alley. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 1 - 2nd or later printing. Story and art by Shuzo Oshimi. A creepy and suspenseful coming-of-age story (with vampires!) from the creator of the hit Flowers of Evil. The biggest loser in high school goes out one night to return a DVD and gets attacked by a blood-sucking woman. She asks if he wants to die or live. He chooses to live, but when he's back in school he finds himself craving blood. When his desire becomes unbearable, he realizes he has climbed onto a female classmate and is trying to bite her neck. He stops himself, but she hugs him close. She asks, "Did you really want me that much?" A supernatural story of sexual awakening, growing up, and suburban vampirism, Happiness follows a dorky boy who is attacked by a girl in an alley. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shuzo Oshimi. The biggest loser in high school goes out one night to return a DVD and gets attacked by a blood-sucking woman. She asks if he wants to die or live. He chooses to live - but back in school he finds himself craving blood. When his desire becomes unbearable, and realizes he has climbed onto a female classmate and is trying to bite her neck. He stops himself, but she hugs him close. She asks, "Did you really want me that much?" Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shuzo Oshimi. The biggest loser in high school goes out one night to return a DVD and gets attacked by a blood-sucking woman. She asks if he wants to die or live. He chooses to live, but back in school he finds himself craving blood. When his desire becomes unbearable, and realizes he has climbed onto a female classmate and is trying to bite her neck. He stops himself, but she hugs him close. She asks, "Did you really want me that much?" Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 4, 1st Printing - Written and Illustrated by Shuzo Oshimi (Flowers of Evil). Makoto begs Nora to undo the horrific change she has wrought upon his body, even as Yuuki is increasingly consumed by his own thirst. Unaware of his escalating taste for violence, Yuukis girlfriend Nao is convinced that her affection can tame the beast he is becoming. But even if the love of a girl will be enough to stop the body count from rising, Makoto is coming to realize that hes merely the newest player in a very old war… Softcover, 5.5" x 8, 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 5, 1st Printing - Written and Illustrated by Shuzo Oshimi (Flowers of Evil). As the body count rises, the horror that has descended upon Makoto Okazakis life reaches an apex. The forces pursuing him and Nora are relentless, and they will not rest until theyve captured their prey. But what fate awaits Makoto at their hands? And even as Yukiko continues her determined search for the truth and discovers the carnage that Yuuki has wrought, she is unprepared for the violent consequences… Softcover, 5.5" x 8, 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 6, 1st Printing - Written and Illustrated by Shuzo Oshimi (Flowers of Evil). Years have passed since Yukiko Gosho's last horrific encounter with Makoto, and the wounds to her body and mind have healed--but imperfectly. When a charming coworker attempts to draw her out of her shell, she must confront the lingering effects of what she witnessed as a teenager. But can the past stay buried? Softcover, 5.5" x 8, 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 7, 1st Printing - Written and Illustrated by Shuzo Oshimi (Flowers of Evil). Seeking answers to the questions that still haunt her, Yukiko Gosho goes alone to confront a mysterious blood-obsessed cult—the leader of which is none other than Sakurane, the man responsible for the scars on Yukikos body and mind. But Sakurane has his own agenda, and he will go to horrifying lengths to pursue it… Softcover, 5.5" x 8, 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 8, 1st Printing - Written and Illustrated by Shuzo Oshimi (Flowers of Evil). Sudo arrives to rescue Gosho from Sakuranes torture, and like so many before him, he underestimates the cult leaders monstrosity, with devastating consequences. Amid the horror, Yuuki emerges from his catatonia to a chance at redemption–but it may take a monster to defeat a monster, and in spite of everything, Yuukis still just a bit too human… Softcover, 5.5" x 8, 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 9, 1st Printing - Written and Illustrated by Shuzo Oshimi (Flowers of Evil). Sakuranes madness reaches its peak and causes a blood-soaked frenzy that consumes the cult and even their god. With nothing to stop him, Sakurane sets his sights on Gosho to complete his ritual of ascension. But as she suffers unspeakable horrors, her inner pleas awaken Okazaki from his decade-long slumber, and he makes his escape… Softcover, 5.5" x 8, 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 10, 1st Printing - Written and Illustrated by Shuzo Oshimi (Flowers of Evil). After ten years, Makoto and Sakuranes reckoning has arrived. The inevitably bloody confrontation between the two monsters brings an end to one story, but marks the beginning of others. Gosho now faces a life marked by unimaginable trauma. Makotos mother struggles to find resolution while never truly understanding what became of her son. And Makoto himself faces eternity. FINAL VOLUME! Softcover, 5.5" x 8, 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.