In/Spectre GN (2016- Kodansha) comic books

Volume 1 - 1st Printing.

Written by Kyo Shirodaira. Art and cover by Chashiba Katase. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley.

Both touched by spirits called yokai, Kotoko and Kuro have gained unique superhuman powers. But to gain her powers Kotoko has given up an eye and a leg, and Kuros personal life is in shambles. So when Kotoko suggests they team up to deal with renegades from the spirit world, Kuro doesn't have many other choices, but Kotoko might just have a few ulterior motives …

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. 16+

Cover price $10.99.

Volume 2 - 1st Printing.

Written by Kyo Shirodaira. Art and cover by Chashiba Katase. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley.

Kotoko investigates the mysterious death of former idol Karin Nanase, who now terrorizes the sleepy town of Makurazaka as Steel Lady Nanase. But with Kurō missing and the threat of the Steel Lady potentially causing harm to the Makurazakas citizens, Kotoko is left with no choice but to team up with Kurōs ex-girlfriend, Saki. And later, as the Steel Lady strikes again, the origins of Kuros bizarre powers are revealed.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. 16+

Cover price $10.99.

Volume 3 - 1st Printing.

Written by Kyo Shirodaira. Art and cover by Chashiba Katase. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley.

The uneasy trio of Kotoko, Kurô, and Saki are facing a seemingly impossible challenge in trying to stop the terror of Steel Lady Nanase, the ghost of a dead idol. How can you kill something that wont die even if its neck is broken? The mystery is further complicated when internet rumors appear to be linked to the ghosts origin. Now, Kotoko and Kurô must figure out how to defeat a figment of the imagination! To fight a story with another story, theyll have to pool their resources and Sakis connections to create something convincing. And is there a mastermind behind this phenomenon, or will some questions remain unanswered?

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. 16+

Cover price $10.99.

Volume 4 - 1st Printing.

Written by Kyo Shirodaira. Art and cover by Chashiba Katase. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley.

Whether or not the spectre of a dead idol is real, the urban legend of Steel Lady Nanase feeds peoples imaginations and results in a murder that hits close to home for Saki. This brutal death causes the legend to further balloon out of control, and Kotoko and Kurô must devise a lie that can counteract the belief that such a dangerous ghost even exists. But matters become complicated when the group discovers that the person behind the myth may be someone Kurô has known all along … What powers can bring a ghost to life, and what motivated this trickery?

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. 16+

Cover price $10.99.

Volume 5 - 1st Printing.

Written by Kyo Shirodaira. Art and cover by Chashiba Katase. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley.

With the violence and the urban legend of Steel Lady Nanase only continuing to grow in power, it's up to Kotoko to put a stop to her once and for all—and quickly! Her mission is complicated by the likelihood that Kurô's sickly cousin, Rikka, is the mastermind behind it all. Kotoko gathers "four solutions" to destroy the truth that Rikka has brought to life, but can a lie destroy a fictional monster and create a new truth? Armed only with these imaginative solutions, Kotoko, Kurô, and Saki kick off the decisive battle with Steel Lady Nanase.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. 16+

Cover price $10.99.

Volume 6 - 1st Printing.

Written by Kyo Shirodaira. Art and cover by Chashiba Katase. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley.

Steel Lady Nanase—the urban legend of a faceless, bloodthirsty phantom who had once been a voluptuous idol—has gone from myth to terrifying reality thanks to Rikkas powers. In order to defeat this fictitious monster, Kotoko continues to present her four solutions to create a new truth, as Kurô uses his abilities to defeat the spectre once and for all. With two solutions rejected and only two remaining, can Kotokos invented inference put the myth of the Steel Lady to rest once and for all, or is the fate of her and Kurôs futures completely out of her hands?

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. 16+

Cover price $10.99.

Volume 7 - 1st Printing.

Written by Kyo Shirodaira. Art and cover by Chashiba Katase. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley.

Both touched by spirits called yokai, Kotoko and Kuro have gained unique superhuman powers. But to gain her powers Kotoko has given up an eye and a leg, and Kuros personal life is in shambles. So when Kotoko suggests they team up to deal with renegades from the spirit world, Kuro doesnt have many other choices, but Kotoko might just have a few ulterior motives …

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. 16+

Cover price $10.99.

Volume 8 - 1st Printing.

Written by Kyo Shirodaira. Art and cover by Chashiba Katase. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley.

Totomizu was a flourishing little seaside tourist town until, suddenly, thousands of dead fish started washing up on shore. No one knows whats causing it—no one, that is, but the spectres. They say a strange wooden doll is behind this unnatural phenomenon. Can Kotoko solve the mystery and save the town?

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. 16+

Cover price $10.99.

Volume 9 - 1st Printing.

Written by Kyo Shirodaira. Art and cover by Chashiba Katase. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley.

Even the mysterious Kotoko Iwanaga was a high school student once, but could a girl like her ever fit in with regular teenagers? There is one student who thinks she would be a great addition to his club, but can he possibly convince the lone wolf to become a member of an organization? Learn how Manabu Amachi manipulated Kotoko into joining the mystery appreciation club!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. 16+

Cover price $10.99.

Volume 10 - 1st Printing.

Written by Kyo Shirodaira. Art and cover by Chashiba Katase. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley.

Its been nearly a year, and Kotoko has yet to find Rikka Sakuragawa. Little does she know that Rikka has recently moved into a nice little apartment that came at a very affordable price … because its thought to be cursed! What is causing the series of suicides in her new home? And can Kotoko catch her before she goes on the run again?

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. 16+

Cover price $10.99.

Volume 11 - 1st Printing.

Written by Kyo Shirodaira. Art and cover by Chashiba Katase. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley.

Twenty-three years ago, Sumi Otonashi was killed in a mugging gone wrong. Or was she? Out of nowhere, her husband Goichi reveals to his heirs that he killed her—and challenges them to figure out how. But can they reach a plausible explanation without knowing he contracted a spectre to do the deed? And what will their own buried secrets bring to light? Kotoko will have to judge the heirs solutions, and lead them to the right answer …

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. 16+

Cover price $10.99.

Volume 12 - 1st Printing.

Written by Kyo Shirodaira. Art and cover by Chashiba Katase. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley.

As Rikka continues her solitary journey, she makes the acquaintance of one of Kotokos high school friends, who reminisces fondly of their days in the Mystery Appreciation Club theorizing about dying messages. Meanwhile, a snow demoness has a request for Kotoko, hoping the revered Goddess of Wisdom can find a way to exonerate her human friend of some very serious charges…

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. 16+

Cover price $10.99.

Volume 13 - 1st Printing.

Written by Kyo Shirodaira. Art and cover by Chashiba Katase. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley.

To fulfill the Yuki-Onnas request of saving Masayuki, Kotoko pulls out all the stops to teach the misanthrope a lesson hell value forever. The cases conclusion allows Kotoko and Kurô to return to their routines, but memories of Rikka upset their daily calm. The Goddess of Wisdom reminisces of the time she and Rikka collaborated on a murder mystery, one involving a perpetrator who wanted to ensure his crime was seen…

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. 16+

Cover price $10.99.

Volume 14 - 1st Printing.

Written by Kyo Shirodaira. Art and cover by Chashiba Katase. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley.

Kotokos recollection of a case she solved with Rikka demonstrates how capable they both are, and how difficult of a match it would be should they find themselves on opposing sides. In the present day, Kurô begrudgingly assists Kotoko in her duties of mediating and investigating spectre-related incidents. One such case involves the resentful ghost of a giraffe, and a very familiar face…

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. 16+

Cover price $10.99.

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Volume 15 - 1st Printing.

Written by Kyo Shirodaira. Art and cover by Chashiba Katase. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley.

A deadly incident in the mountains claims the lives of three victims and leaves one fighting for his life. As Kotoko and Kuro prepare to investigate the involvement of a vengeful giraffe spirit, who should they find at the scene but the elusive Rikka Sakuragawa! Though the trio agree to cooperate on the case, Kotoko cant help but wonder what Rikka may have in store...

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. 16+

Cover price $10.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

Volume 16 - 1st Printing.

Written by Kyo Shirodaira. Art and cover by Chashiba Katase. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley.

Kotoko teeters on the edge of defeat after having unearthed Rikkas plan to make the spectres lose faith in her as their Goddess of Wisdom, but there may still be time to salvage the situation. It all hinges on whether or not she can craft the perfect lie to deter any further investigation of the murder in the mountains and succeed in pacifying the vengeful giraffe spirit! Meanwhile, it seems like Rikka has no intention of disappearing again, so what could she be scheming now…?

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. 16+

Cover price $10.99.