Monster Hunter Flash Hunter TPB (2016- A Viz Digest) comic books

Volume 1- 1st printing. Story by Keiichi Hikami and Art by Shin Yamamoto. It is an age when monsters rule the world, soaring through the sky, treading the earth and filling the seas. Humanity survives on the fringes, relying on a special kind of hero to defend the people from danger—the Monster Hunters! Hunting giant man-eating beasts is no job for the weak-hearted, but along with courage, it takes skill and experience to be a good Hunter. It also takes good teamwork. Raiga and his comrades are experts now, but when they started down the path of the Monster Hunter, they lacked these qualities. When they head off to confront the dragon-like Queropeco, they quickly learn that this flaw could cost them dearly… Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 2- 1st printing. Story by Keiichi Hikami and Art by Shin Yamamoto. The three Hunters-Raiga, Keres and Torche-need to work together to take down the Qurupeco. If they can overcome their differences they'll have a chance, but as they put their plan into action, a massive shape blocks out the sun. A Rathian, a fearsome beast called the "Queen of the Land," descends upon them... Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 3- 1st printing. Story by Keiichi Hikami and Art by Shin Yamamoto. Having accomplished tough missions and gained new skills, Raiga accepts a request from a mysterious old man to investigate some strange occurrences in Pokke Village. When Raiga and his party arrive at the village, someone is waiting for him-the very Hunter who inspired him to become a Hunter himself... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 4- 1st printing. Story by Keiichi Hikami and Art by Shin Yamamoto. Bexel vanquishes a Khezu and the disturbance in the mountains seems to have settled, but then another monster appears. Raiga and his companions set out for the hunting ground, but that leaves only two hunters in Pokke Village who are able to fight as two Blangonga monsters driven from their territory approach. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 5- 1st printing. Story by Keiichi Hikami and Art by Shin Yamamoto. Thanks to the Hunters gathered in Pokke Village, the threat of the approaching monsters has passed. However, many are injured and one person is missing, so they can hardly celebrate their battle prowess. Raiga in particular is disheartened by his lack of skill and loses sight of his original objective, but then Torche invites him to go with her to see the village where he grew up. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 6- 1st printing. Story by Keiichi Hikami and Art by Shin Yamamoto. Near the village where he was born, Raiga sees a phantasmal Elder Dragon know as a Kirin and decides to hunt it. But the Waldbrand Guild already has the contract to hunt the legendary monster. A deal is proposed that may cost Raiga one of his friends, yet everyone seems to have underestimated the challenge posed by the Kirin. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 7- 1st printing. Story by Keiichi Hikami and Art by Shin Yamamoto. Keres takes on Muriel as his apprentice, and she has a lot to learn about being a Hunter. Beyond the practical skills of hunting, she also learns more about Keres' background and her own inspiration for becoming a Hunter. Raiga continues pushing his limits, but will it cost him his friends? Time passes but the hunt goes on! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 8- 1st printing. Story by Keiichi Hikami and Art by Shin Yamamoto. Together with his fellow Hunters, Raiga continues to hunt in various lands. When they receive a request from Moga Village to subdue a Lagiacrus, Raiga's party heads out on the quest, but a Rathalos descends upon the same hunting ground. For humans to oppose monsters is a reckless act, yet there are those who push the limits of what is possible. How will the party handle a simultaneous hunt for the King of the Skies and the Lord of the Seas? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 9- 1st printing. Story by Keiichi Hikami and Art by Shin Yamamoto. Raiga's mentor, Bexel, was once a great hero, but what happened to him that caused him to fall from grace? No one can hunt alone and survive, but Bexel has done just that. With Raiga and his party struggling against many unexpected difficulties, is there a limit to what they can do, and a challenge they can't handle? Bexel might be able to help them turn the tide-or he might just be their downfall! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 10- 1st printing. Story by Keiichi Hikami and Art by Shin Yamamoto. Bexel lost everything in a single moment. From then on his world changed, and now the flame of revenge burns darkly in his heart. Along the way, he repays the wounds he receives from the death throes of monsters in the pursuit of vengeance. To those who look upon him, his soul appears to burn with a ferocious flame. Without hope of happiness, he set aside all else in life. He is a Hunter. After many hunts, Raiga's party has amassed skill and fame. Then they hear that the Elder Dragon Ceadeus is threatening Moga Village, and the only Hunter holding it back is Bexel. Raiga and his friends rush to confront their greatest challenge ever-the Ocean Dragon! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 264 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.