Marionette Generation GN (2001-2004 America Extra) comic books

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Entrances!" Story and art by Haruhiko Mikimoto. Ever since the broadcast of the runaway syndicated TV hit Robotech, Americans have known about the beauty of Haruhiko Mikimoto's character designs. Now, one of anime's most sought-after character designers shows off his talent in his first comic published in North America. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Pulling Strings!" Story and art by Haruhiko Mikimoto. The quirky, beautifully drawn romantic comedy by Animerica Extra's popular anime character designer Haruhiko Mikimoto (Robotech, Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket)! One morning, illustrator Izumi Morino awakens to find himself in bed with a curious rag doll named Lunch who has special powers! Is she really alive, or just a schism of space/time? An old flame of Izumi's, Kozue, decides to crash at Izumi's apartment, much to Kinoko's irritation! With Kozue staying at Izumi's apartment, can Lunch pretend that she's just an ordinary inanimate doll? The mystery behind the origin of Lunch and her powers keep Izumi awake all night. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 136 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Manipulations!" Story and art by Haruhiko Mikimoto. From the character designer for Robotech and Gundam! Lunch's origins are revealed! Is the sentient doll a new type of life, or is she some sort of space/time anomaly? Then, Lunch's consciousness is transferred into a human girl in Tokyo who is having some trouble with her boyfriend and the only thing Lunch can do is play dumb! Plus, Izumi gets involved in a strange mind-meld; and Kinoko must go on a date with a creepy otaku! Ewww! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Improvisations!" Story and art by Haruhiko Mikimoto. Kinoko's jealousy runs rampant as she watches various women come between Izumi and herself. In return, she goes on a date with a crazy Otaku. Izumi's career takes a jump and he actually begins to get work as an illustrator. Kinoko does everything in her power to "protect" him from "scheming" editors and fans. Lunch possesses Kozue and "offers" herself to Izumi. Will he accept? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. "Improvisations!" Story and art by Haruhiko Mikimoto. Kinoko's jealousy runs rampant as she watches various women come between Izumi and herself. In return, she goes on a date with a crazy Otaku. Izumi's career takes a jump and he actually begins to get work as an illustrator. Kinoko does everything in her power to "protect" him from "scheming" editors and fans. Lunch possesses Kozue and "offers" herself to Izumi. Will he accept? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Finale!" Story and art by Haruhiko Mikimoto. The fifth and final volume in the saga of Marionette Generation contains a 39-page bonus installment which did not appear in the VIZ manga anthology, Animerica Extra! Kinoko is trapped inside a stuffed bunny rabbit and Lunch goes "in" and tells her how to escape. Lunch explains that a strong emotion can pull her out. After this encounter Lunch goes missing and Izumi, Kinoko and the Otaku enlist the aid of a fortune-teller to determine her whereabouts. The fortune-teller explains the mysterious existence of Lunch! Izumi and Kinoko scheme to get their parents back together by having them meet unknowingly at hot, spring resort! Kinoko goes missing in the process. It turns out that she has fallen asleep in the water and overheats, but she recovers just fine. Things actually come to a conclusion as Izumi finally makes up his mind! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 152 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.