Comic books in 'Manga'

Volume 11 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kaoru Mori. Translated by William Flanagan.

Having reached his destination in Ankara, Smith is not only reunited with his old friend, but also Talas, the woman he briefly stayed with on his journey. An agreement was made, and now Smith must travel back to Amir and Karluk with his new companions and newly acquired camera. However, the roads back are perilous as war approaches...

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Ages 16 and Up

Cover price $17.00.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kaoru Mori. Translated by William Flanagan.

Mr. Smith and his companions begin their journey back, returning the way they came, but with a treasured new addition - or two. Camera in hand, each stop provides new subjects to photograph and cherish, but they must be careful to avoid the moving Russian troops and whispered talk of war...

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Ages 16 and Up

Cover price $17.00.

Volume 13 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kaoru Mori. Translated by William Flanagan.

With a camera in hand, Mr. Smith and his entourage finally arrive at a fishing village by the Aral Sea. Upon arrival, they find the dark-skinned twins, Laila and Leily—to their great surprise! To celebrate their nostalgic reunion, the twins and their new husbands host a delectable banquet!

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 184 pages, B&W. Ages 16 and Up

Cover price $17.00.

Volume 14 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kaoru Mori. Translated by William Flanagan. The Halgals enter talks of marriage with another clan, but first, Azel and the other men must be tested to see if they are worthy. They face off against their prospective brides in a horse-riding competition, and whoever retrieves an arrow and makes it to the finish line first will hold the future of both clans in their hands! Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 208 pages, B&W. Ages 16 and Up Cover price $17.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Yunosuke Yoshinaga. Art by Yunosuke Yoshinaga. Rygart Arrow is the only one in his world who lacks the inherent ability to power up quartz, the energy source that makes all of the machines run. Good thing the King and Queen of his country of Krisna happen to be old college friends! But so is Zess, the leader of the army of mechs invading Krisna. As usual, Arrow feels useless in the face of battle, until he comes across a powerful, ancient battle suit that no one else can run. His natural affinity for the suit's operating mechanism may just turn Arrow into the most important player of all. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 162 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. The battle for Krisna is underway and Rygart faces off against Zess, who leads the invading army. Knowing his old friend's forces are outnumbered, Zess tries to warn Rygart that his only chance of survival is to surrender - and abandon his kingdom. Then the war exacts a price as tragedy strikes both sides and Rygart finds his loyalty under question by his fellow mech pilots. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 162 pages, B&W. 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 Yunosuke Yoshinaga. Rygart deals with his guilt over the death of Dan, the Golem pilot. Later, he's sworn in as part of the Krisna army and his own Golem is outfitted with a new, external armor. Outside of the city, Zess' unit sets up camp and plots its next move. Cleo wants revenge against Rygart, who she believes is responsible for Lee's death. But first Rygart has to go up against his friend Zess. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 162 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Kurumada. Young man meets giant robot in the tradition of Gundam and Macross! Kotaro Takamiya creates a robot with an extremely powerful A.I. and is taken captive by the Machine Empire. In order to save him, his brother Teppei must awaken the legendary B'tX. Together they battle their way into the Machine Empire to rescue Kotaro against impossible odds! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. 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 Masami Kurumada. Continuing his quest to rescue his brother, Teppei and X come face to face with one of the Machine Empire's Four Spirit Generals. Teppei and X don't stand a chance against him, as X has been unable to reach full power. Meanwhile, Kotaro is faced with destruction that will be wrought by the B't Raphaello if he does not join the Machine Empire and help them stop him! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. 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 Masami Kurumada. Teppei and X have faced many dangers and fought many foes in their journey to rescue Teppei's brother. Now, they must tackle their toughest opponent yet-each other! Caught in Camilla's illusion, the duo must battle to the death in this action-packed volume of B'TX. With friends like these, who needs enemies!?! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. 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 Masami Kurumada. Teppei continues his battle with the Shinigami and is nearly defeated. Even worse, Teppei's pride is shattered when Foh tells him that his skills are inferior and that he will die in due time unless he improves them. Meanwhile, Kotaro has incurred the wrath of Misha, has been thrust into Under Hell, from whence no man returns! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. 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 Masami Kurumada. Bouncing Back from a B'T-ing! Teppei and X have been on the receiving end of a few good beatings, but they have never been out for the count. Fully healed, repaired, and working as a team, they're out to prove that two heads are better then one. But will that be enough when they come face to face with their next opponent, a hydra-like B'T with nine heads?! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. 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 Masami Kurumada. Will the B'T go on? Teppei and X are caught between a rock and a hard place when they face Misurimu and the stone-eyed gaze of his menacing B'T. The situation becomes grave when the daring duo are turned into sand! Will a ray of hope shine on our heroes before they're washed away for all eternity? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. 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 Masami Kurumada. As the traveling trio of Hokuto, Teppei and Foh come face-to-face with the army of Quatro, Foh orders his companions to the next point while he deals with this current opponent. Although Hokuto and Teppei agree to Foh's request, Teppei soon learns that Quatro and Foh used to be best buds - what will happen when these friends fight? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. 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 Masami Kurumada. When former friends lock in mortal combat, it's do or die for Foh and Quatro! Battered and bruised from Quatro's attack, Foh may not be able to last much longer. When he receives a call from Teppei admitting that he has some sins to confess, Foh decides to risk everything on one final move. All the while Teppei is having his own troubles as he faces off with the nightmarish Meimu! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. 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 Masami Kurumada. Teppei doesn't know what to do when Meimu appears and sends him into a deep sleep. In this dream world Teppei sees Kotaro chopping the heads off of young women. When Teppei tries to stop him he is stabbed in the chest by the sword. Hokuto has been monitoring Teppei's vital signs and sees that his heart has stopped. If Teppei can't find a way out of this nightmare he'll face the eternal slumber! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Kurumada. Could this be the end for Karen? The battle continues in mid-air while back in prison, Kotaro is rounding up the others to plot an escape from Raphaello, but how? Teppei and Foh come upon their 10th Point in the Area, Serome. Something is not right...something has changed them and it definitely isn't for the better! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Kurumada. As Teppei, Foh and Hokuto attack one another under Salome's mind control, we get a glimpse into the Dancing Princess' devastating childhood. But while our heroes duke it out, another adversary appears on the scene: Juggler, whose kill total is climbing, and whose bloodthirsty eyes are on Teppei and company! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Kurumada. B'T 'em at the their own game! New foes are on the horizon-Sapphire makes a glittering trophy of everyone, while Raphaello undergoes a mysterious transformation. Will Raphaello finally become unstoppable? Who will survive this round to make it to the next point?! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Kurumada. Time is running short for Teppei and Foh. Hokuto has ten minutes to outsmart the genius Dr. Poe in a battle of wits and save his friends from the Cosmic Cube before they are banished to an alternate dimension. Matters grow worse when Max is assaulted by a computer virus that threatens to delete all his programming! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 15 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Kurumada. Foh helps Gai remember his mother just before Gai dies... Wishing everyone would realize that love is the first and ultimate truth, Misha tries to get Nasha to be reborn into a new healthy body, but she refuses and we learn that Misha lost his kind heart. But as heavy as that is, it may be the least of their worries, as Karen is going to have to save her sister and Foh's orphans from rogue Ryucon soldiers!! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 15 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Kurumada. Foh helps Gai remember his mother just before Gai dies... Wishing everyone would realize that love is the first and ultimate truth, Misha tries to get Nasha to be reborn into a new healthy body, but she refuses and we learn that Misha lost his kind heart. But as heavy as that is, it may be the least of their worries, as Karen is going to have to save her sister and Foh's orphans from rogue Ryucon soldiers!! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 16 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Kurumada. Teppei and Kotaro are reunited and fight together against the seemingly invincible Raphaello. We learn why Misha and Nasha are aiding the Machine Emperor just before they give their lives to aid the brothers. The Machine Emperor is eventually defeated, but no one has the energy left to safely return to Earth, but B'tx sacrifices himself to make sure the brothers get back safely!! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

1st printing. Foreword by Adam Warren. Mega-Tokyo 2032 - the members of a gigantic mega-corporation have used artificial lifeforms called Boomers to carry out their evil plans. An all-female group of vigilantes called the Knight Sabers dawn high-tech mechanized power armor to take on and defeat the Boomers before any more destruction can take place! Bubblegum Crisis Complete Archive brings together concept art, model sheets, key visuals, poster art, special magazine artwork and more from the groundbreaking original anime series. Commentary from creators, designers and production personnel sprinkled throughout highlights the creative spirit that went into this innovative production. Also included is an exclusive interview with character designer Kenichi Sonoda! This must-have volume shows fans everything that what went into the creation of Priss, Linna, Nene, Sylvia and all of the characters technology that make up Bubblegum Crisis! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 304 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $59.99.

By ADAM WARREN. Welcome to the world of MegaTokyo, 2032. The megacorporation Genom has turned the largest city on Earth into a company town, after the disastrous Second Kanto Earthquake. Among Genom's products are the biomechanical "Boomers," powerful robot workers that are as much a threat as help. In the shadow of Genom, with the threat of the Boomers, one force rises to challenge them...the Knight Sabers! Based on the popular cyberpunk Japanese video series. Cover price $2.50.

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By ADAM WARREN. A battered combat robot lies twitching on the street, a result of the armored vigilante Knight Sabers. MegaTokyo may be a company town for Genom Corporation, but a few rise up to challenge the out-of-control robot "Boomers" that plague this future world. When the Armored Police Division (ADP) impounds the encrypted hard disc the Boomer was carrying, a number of new forces take interest. Knight Saber Priss has a chance encounter with a stranger who's got a past connection with this mystery, as well as a deep hatred of Genom -and Genom brings its own heavy hitters into the fray! Cover price $2.50.

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By ADAM WARREN. The Armored Division Police are busy decrypting the mysterious disc found after another encounter with the mysterious Knight Sabers. Nene of the Sabers works for the AD Police - and is there when a mysterious mech arrives to take the disk back, by force! It's up to Priss to take on the intruder as well as rescue her friend, but can she handle a creature that thinks nothing of breaking into the most heavily armored HQ in all of MegaTokyo? Cover price $2.50.

By ADAM WARREN. In the over-the-top conclusion to this near-future technothriller miniseries, corporate mercenary Vashnevskaya and his fearsome robotic ally, the "Skorpion 19," finally carry out their long-delayed mission - a lethal "extraction raid" with an objective that ties into the deepest secrets of Sylia Stingray's mysterious past! The ensuing mechanized mayhem sweeps the Knight Sabers, outnumbered and outgunned, into desperate action against a ravening horde of biomechanical war machines! Cover price $2.50.

1st printing. Collects Bubblegum Crisis: Grand Mal (1994) #1-4.

Story and art by Adam Warren.

The Great Kanto earthquake left scars on the city that can't be hidden underneath the new veneer of urban repair. Even as the glorious Genom tower rises higher, in its shadow creeps a new wave of crime.

Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Kapilavastu!" Story and art by Osamu Tezuka. Japanese comics godfather Osamu Tezuka tells the story of Buddha's life like it's never been told before. Entertaining, visually spectacular, and warm, Buddha is the ultimate example of Tezuka's storytelling genius and artistic mastery. The progenitor of manga as we know it, and the inspiration for countless artists, Osamu Tezuka continues to elicit the deepest awe with his sweeping grasp of the human condition. This life of Buddha is one that all persuasions can enjoy. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 400 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $14.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd or later printings. "Kapilavastu!" Story and art by Osamu Tezuka. Japanese comics godfather Osamu Tezuka tells the story of Buddha's life like it's never been told before. Entertaining, visually spectacular, and warm, Buddha is the ultimate example of Tezuka's storytelling genius and artistic mastery. The progenitor of manga as we know it, and the inspiration for countless artists, Osamu Tezuka continues to elicit the deepest awe with his sweeping grasp of the human condition. This life of Buddha is one that all persuasions can enjoy. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 400 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $14.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Four Encounters!" Story and art by Osamu Tezuka. Japanese comics godfather Osamu Tezuka tells the story of Buddha's life like it's never been told before. Entertaining, visually spectacular, and warm, Buddha is the ultimate example of Tezuka's storytelling genius and artistic mastery. The progenitor of manga as we know it, and the inspiration for countless artists, Osamu Tezuka continues to elicit the deepest awe with his sweeping grasp of the human condition. This life of Buddha is one that all ages and persuasions can enjoy. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 416 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $14.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Devadatta!" Story and art by Osamu Tezuka. Japanese comics godfather Osamu Tezuka tells the story of Buddha's life like it's never been told before. Entertaining, visually spectacular, and warm, Buddha (an eight-volume work to be published in gorgeous hardcovers) is the ultimate example of Tezuka's artistic mastery. His consummate skill at visual expression, and warm humanity, blossom fully in this epic presentation of Siddhartha's life and times. This masterpiece is one that all ages and persuasions can enjoy. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 328 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $14.95.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The Forest of Uruvela!" Story and art by Osamu Tezuka. Japanese comics godfather Osamu Tezuka tells the story of Buddha's life like it's never been told before. Entertaining, visually spectacular, and warm, Buddha is the ultimate example of Tezuka's artistic mastery. His consummate skills blossom fully in this epic presentation of Siddhartha's life and times. This masterpiece is one that all ages and persuasions can enjoy. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 376 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $14.95.

Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. "The Forest of Uruvela!" Story and art by Osamu Tezuka. Japanese comics godfather Osamu Tezuka tells the story of Buddha's life like it's never been told before. Entertaining, visually spectacular, and warm, Buddha is the ultimate example of Tezuka's artistic mastery. His consummate skills blossom fully in this epic presentation of Siddhartha's life and times. This masterpiece is one that all ages and persuasions can enjoy. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 376 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $14.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Deer Park!" Story and art by Osamu Tezuka. Comics godfather Osamu Tezuka tells the story of Buddha's life as it's never been told before. "Osamu Tezuka invented a whole new grammar of comics storytelling and his place in the history of Japanese comis is about as central as Siddhartha's place in the history of Buddhism." - Art Spiegelman, author of Maus. Osamu Tezuka (1928 - 1989), author of Astro Boy, reigns as the undisputed king of Japanese manga comics. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 350 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $14.95.

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Volume 5 - 2nd or later printings. "Deer Park!" Story and art by Osamu Tezuka. Comics godfather Osamu Tezuka tells the story of Buddha's life as it's never been told before. "Osamu Tezuka invented a whole new grammar of comics storytelling and his place in the history of Japanese comis is about as central as Siddhartha's place in the history of Buddhism." - Art Spiegelman, author of Maus. Osamu Tezuka (1928 - 1989), author of Astro Boy, reigns as the undisputed king of Japanese manga comics. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 350 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $14.95.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Ananda!" Story and art by Osamu Tezuka. Comics godfather Osamu Tezuka tells the story of Buddha's life as it's never been told before. "Buddha is a vast and fulfilling masterpiece of epic proportions executed with religious devotion. It stands as the opus of Japan's greatest cartoonist, and a high watermark for the medium," says Craig Thompson, author of Blankets. Osamu Tezuka (1928-1989), author of Astro Boy, reigns as the undisputed king of Japanese manga comics! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 360 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $14.95.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Prince Ajatasattu!" Story and art by Osamu Tezuka. In Volume 7: Prince Ajatasattu, the headstrong young prince must reconcile with a prediction that he will murder his own father. He plans instead the assassination of the Buddha, blaming him for making his father believe this "bogus" prediction. Meanwhile, the Buddha's closest disciple, Devadatta, sees a great political opportunity to step the Buddha up in politics while King and Prince are at odds. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 424 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $14.95.

Volume 7 - 2nd and later printings. "Prince Ajatasattu!" Story and art by Osamu Tezuka. In Volume 7: Prince Ajatasattu, the headstrong young prince must reconcile with a prediction that he will murder his own father. He plans instead the assassination of the Buddha, blaming him for making his father believe this "bogus" prediction. Meanwhile, the Buddha's closest disciple, Devadatta, sees a great political opportunity to step the Buddha up in politics while King and Prince are at odds. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 424 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $14.95.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. "Jetavana!" Story and art by Osamu Tezuka. The Buddha travels back to his home in Kapilavastu to summon more followers. He delivers his final sermons in Jetavana, the forest where the Buddha is said to have spent the last several years of his life teacihng. The final sermon is the parable of the self-immolating rabbith, the very first story told in Tezuka's Buddha series! Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 368 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $14.95.

Volume 8 - Second or later printing. "Jetavana!" Story and art by Osamu Tezuka. The Buddha travels back to his home in Kapilavastu to summon more followers. He delivers his final sermons in Jetavana, the forest where the Buddha is said to have spent the last several years of his life teacihng. The final sermon is the parable of the self-immolating rabbith, the very first story told in Tezuka's Buddha series! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 368 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $14.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Kapilavastu!" Story and art by Osamu Tezuka. Japanese comics godfather Osamu Tezuka tells the story of Buddha's life like it's never been told before. Entertaining, visually spectacular, and warm, Buddha is the ultimate example of Tezuka's storytelling genius and artistic mastery. The progenitor of manga as we know it, and the inspiration for countless artists, Osamu Tezuka continues to elicit the deepest awe with his sweeping grasp of the human condition. This life of Buddha is one that all persuasions can enjoy. Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 400 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $24.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "Kapilavastu!" Story and art by Osamu Tezuka. Japanese comics godfather Osamu Tezuka tells the story of Buddha's life like it's never been told before. Entertaining, visually spectacular, and warm, Buddha is the ultimate example of Tezuka's storytelling genius and artistic mastery. The progenitor of manga as we know it, and the inspiration for countless artists, Osamu Tezuka continues to elicit the deepest awe with his sweeping grasp of the human condition. This life of Buddha is one that all persuasions can enjoy. Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 400 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $24.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Four Encounters!" Story and art by Osamu Tezuka. Japanese comics godfather Osamu Tezuka tells the story of Buddha's life like it's never been told before. Entertaining, visually spectacular, and warm, Buddha is the ultimate example of Tezuka's storytelling genius and artistic mastery. The progenitor of manga as we know it, and the inspiration for countless artists, Osamu Tezuka continues to elicit the deepest awe with his sweeping grasp of the human condition. This life of Buddha is one that all ages and persuasions can enjoy. Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 416 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $24.95.

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Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. "The Four Encounters!" Story and art by Osamu Tezuka. Japanese comics godfather Osamu Tezuka tells the story of Buddha's life like it's never been told before. Entertaining, visually spectacular, and warm, Buddha is the ultimate example of Tezuka's storytelling genius and artistic mastery. The progenitor of manga as we know it, and the inspiration for countless artists, Osamu Tezuka continues to elicit the deepest awe with his sweeping grasp of the human condition. This life of Buddha is one that all ages and persuasions can enjoy. Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 416 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $24.95.