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

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.