A-DO GN (2024 Kodansha Comics) comic books

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Amano Jaku. Translated by Irene Nakano. A brash young woman and a boy with a mysterious arm search for answers while evading military assassins in this dystopian sci-fi action manga, perfect for fans of Akira and Sakamoto Days. Following a wave of immigration, Japan has became a volatile mix of people and cultures, rocked by the protests of xenophobic extremists unhappy with the new status quo. A brash, job-hopping young woman named Riko is driving her scooter through one such protest when she sees a boy about to get run over by a truck. Riko just manages to shove him out of the way, and, in the hours that follow, she finds herself looking after the boy, named Eito. Riko takes Eito out for a bowl of ramen, but just as they're about to dig in, Eito is fired upon by a distant army sniper. As the bullet pierces the restaurant window and comes whizzing toward Eito, plant-like tendrils snake out from his arm and stop it in mid-flight. Who in the world is this boy, and why is the army after him?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 256 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $13.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Amano Jaku. Translated by Irene Nakano. Following a wave of immigration, Japan has became a volatile mix of people and cultures, rocked by the protests of xenophobic extremists unhappy with the new status quo. A brash, job-hopping young woman named Riko is driving her scooter through one such protest when she sees a boy about to get run over by a truck. Riko just manages to shove him out of the way, and, in the hours that follow, she finds herself looking after the boy, named Eito. Riko takes Eito out for a bowl of ramen, but just as they're about to dig in, Eito is fired upon by a distant army sniper. As the bullet pierces the restaurant window and comes whizzing toward Eito, plant-like tendrils snake out from his arm and stop it in mid-flight. Who in the world is this boy? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $13.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Amano Jaku. Translated by Irene Nakano. A brash young woman and a boy with a mysterious arm search for answers while evading military assassins in this dystopian sci-fi action manga, perfect for fans of Akira and Sakamoto Days. DOUBLE TROUBLE - After successfully dispatching the hulking assassin known as Demian, Eito finds himself facing down two of his comrades, Rin and Ain. He soon discovers that this new pair of foes won't be half as easy as Demian. Between fending off Ain's venomous vines and Rin's drill-like appendages, Eito is hard-pressed to land a single blow. What follows is a desperate defensive battle that will push Eito's abilities to the limit. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $13.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Amano Jaku. Translated by Irene Nakano. Hovering between life and death after shielding Eito from the army's bullets, Riko awakes in the same facility that Eito fought to escape. Colonel Tsujiura then reveals that Riko owes her life to an A-DO named Ewan and his miraculous healing powers. Back in the outside world, an extortionist cult learns of Ewan's existence and hatches a scheme to kidnap him. With danger now pressing on every side, Eito and Ewan must decide who holds the strings to their fates. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $13.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Amano Jaku. Translated by Irene Nakano. Doctor Inui's twisted "obedience training" may have turned Eito into a mindless killing machine, but Colonel Tsujiura insists on keeping Eito alive so Ewan can extract his powers. Yet Tsujiura, Doctor Shiga, and the remaining soldiers have more immediate concerns, as the half-mad Doctor Inui pulls a secret kill switch that threatens to flood the facility. Can the survivors band together to escape, or will they all find a watery grave? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $13.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Amano Jaku. Translated by Irene Nakano. Colonel Tsujiura and his soldiers narrowly escaped the laboratory thanks to Doctor Shiga's sacrifice, and Eito finally snapped out of his trance after learning a chilling truth: Most test subjects die a few years after being implanted with the seed. As Eito and the other survivors swear vengeance on the project's mastermind, Ewan and Riko become ever more deeply entangled with the cult of Shinra. Can the A-DO ever break free of the men behind the curtain? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $13.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Amano Jaku. Translated by Irene Nakano. Riko's plan to rescue Ewan from Shinra's clutches ended in bitter disappointment, with Ewan choosing to remain rather than escape with Riko. As Riko drowns her frustration in alcohol, fate throws the artful Gero across her path, leading to an unlikely team-up. Meanwhile, the board of directors orders the mercenaries to commence their sweep of the laboratory for any survivors. Can Eito and the other A-DO band together to turn the tide? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $13.99.