JUNE 1997 VIZ-IN
Viz Select Comics
BATTLE ANGEL ALITA PART EIGHT, #1
(1 of 9)
story & art by Yukito Kishiro
monthly, b&w, 32 pages
$2.95 USA/$4.00 CAN
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THE FINAL MINISERIES
BATTLE ANGEL ALITA PART EIGHT concludes the epic saga of
North America's newer, tougher manga sweetheart. Yukito
Kishiro's action-packed science fiction manga is chockfull
of black humor, not to mention bizarre philosophical,
historical, and cultural references.
Beautiful cyborg Alita has lost all memory of her past
life, except for the Panzer Kunst, the most powerful cyborg
fighting technique ever known! As the secrets of Alita's
past unfold, every day is a struggle for survival.É Don't
miss the conclusion to Alita's journey of self-discovery!
When he was only seventeen, artist and writer Yukito
Kishiro was nominated for Japanese publisher Shogakukan's
Best New Comic Artist Award. Viz Comics has published seven
of his Battle Angel Alita graphic novels so far: BATTLE
ANGEL ALITA, TEARS OF AN ANGEL, KILLING ANGEL, ANGEL OF
VICTORY, ANGEL OF REDEMPTION, ANGEL 0F DEATH, and ANGEL OF
CHAOS.
IN THIS ISSUE: Alita escapes mad scientist Desty Nova's dastardly trap
and faces him and his scurrilous assistants head on! The countdown
begins to her final confrontation with the man who took her surrogate
father from her; the man who abused his son Kaos thus creating the
infamous leader of Barjack; the man who has no pity on the living or
the better off dead!
Viz Graphic Novel
RANMA 1/2 VOL. 9
story & art by Rumiko Takahashi
b&w, 200 pages
$15.95 USA/$21.50 CAN
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STARRING MYOPIC MOUSSE
Rumiko Takahashi's hit martial arts sex comedy RANMA 1/2 is
her bestselling comic! Takahashi, the winner of a
prestigious 1994 San Diego Comic Con Ink Pot Award, is
indisputably the most popular female manga artist in the
world. This volume of RANMA 1/2 transforms the second half
of the monthly series RANMA 1/2 PART FIVE #7 through #12
into one economical, convenient volume.
Due to an unfortunate accident at the cursed Chinese
training ground Jusenkyo, when martial artists Ranma and his
father get splashed with cold water, Papa turns into a giant
panda, and male Ranma becomes a buxom young woman! Hot water
reverses the effect--but only until the next time! Chased
after by lovesick suitors of both sexes, constantly
challenged by battle-happy martial artists for crimes both
real and imagined.É What's a half-guy, half-girl to do?
IN THIS VOLUME: Myopic Mousse quacks--er--thirsts for revenge against
Ranma for stealing the heart of his beloved Amazon warrior, Shampoo!
Unfortunately for Mousse, he met with an unfortunate accident at the
cursed Jusenkyo training ground on the way to his vendetta. Now he
plans to dump a bucket of cursed spring water on poor Akane to turn
her into a feathered companion for him. Will Ranma be able to save her
from a fate worse than his own? By the way--don't birds mate for life?
After Ranma's final showdown with Mousse, a new character makes a
grand entrance--Tsubasa, a boy who likes to disguise himself as a girl
who likes to disguise herself as inanimate objects. Didja follow all
that?
Viz Select Comics
RANMA 1/2 PART SIX, #7
(7 of 14)
story & art by Rumiko Takahashi
monthly, b&w, 32 pages
$2.95 USA/$4.00 CAN
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GONNA WASH THAT CURSE RIGHT OUTTA MY HAIR
Now that Ryoga is "cured of the pig," he professes his
undying love to Akane. But Ranma and Shampoo have figured
out the secret of his remission, and they want to get their
hands on it before it's all used up! RANMA 1/2 by the
irrepressible Rumiko Takahashi: Yin and Yang Was Never So
Much Fun!ª
Viz Video
RANMA 1/2 OAV SERIES SUBTITLED EDITION:
ONE GREW OVER THE KUNO'S NEST
two complete episodes
subtitled
color, stereo, 65 mins.
$29.95 USA
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ONE GREW EAST, ONE GREW WEST...
Now Available Subtitled! ONE GREW OVER THE KUNO'S NEST is
the third RANMA 1/2 "movie," the story of a legendary
Phoenix that gets a little too "attached" to upperclassman
Kuno--growing, in fact, to gargantuan size in a nest stuck to
the top of his head! Letterboxed for the authentic movie
experience, this episode is paired with the RANMA 1/2 OAV
"Oh Cursed Tunnel of Lost Love! Let My Love Be Forever," in
which the whole cast visits a haunted cave rumored to rend
couples asunder!
Viz Video
RANMA 1/2 ANYTHING-GOES MARTIAL ARTS BOX SET
eleven videos plus bonus music CD
22 episodes
in English
color, stereo, approx. 572 mins.
$199.95 USA
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ANYTHING-GOES ACTION IN A BOX
The martial arts mayhem continues in this special box set
containing the entire ANYTHING-GOES MARTIAL ARTS video
series! Meet brand-new adversaries such as the "Golden Pair"
martial arts figure skaters; Cologne, grand dame of the
Chinese Amazons; Happosai, panty-snatching lecher
extraordinaire; Mousse, nearsighted master of hidden
weapons; and many more! All this, plus a special bonus music
CD including the series' Japanese opening and ending theme
songs, all for an incredible bargain price!
Viz Music CD
RANMA 1/2 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK CD
VOL. 2
19 tracks
stereo, 52 minutes
$16.95 USA/$24.25 CAN
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MARTIAL ARTS MAYHEM MUSIC
More original music and songs from your favorite martial
arts video series! Play the music of RANMA 1/2 on your
personal stereo and you can take Ranma and the gang with you
wherever you go! This compact disc contains all the opening
and closing songs from the RANMA 1/2 ANYTHING-GOES MARTIAL
ARTS series, plus all the funky and funny background music
as well!
Viz Graphic Novel
FIST OF THE NORTH STAR
SOUTHERN CROSS
story by Buronson
art by Tetsuo Hara
b&w, 232 pages
$16.95 USA/$24.25 CAN
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THE FIST MEETS HIS MATCH
In the tradition of ROAD WARRIOR comes FIST OF THE NORTH
STAR, an action-packed epic adventure set on a savage,
postapocalyptic Earth. SOUTHERN CROSS, the third fisticuff-
filled FIST graphic novel, punches FIST OF THE NORTH STAR
PART THREE #1 through #5 into one convenient, economical
volume!
Ken is the last of the world's true heroes, fighting for
justice on a war-torn world overrun by bloodthirsty gangs.
Entrusted with the sacred martial art of the Great Bear,
otherwise known as the Fist of the North Star, is his
martial arts prowess sufficient to protect Earth's innocents
from the bloodthirsty gangs that seek to obliterate them?
IN THIS VOLUME: The Fist meets his match in Ray, one of the legendary
Fists of the Southern Cross. Together, they take on the bestial Fang
Clan. But Ray seeks to avenge himself on the man with seven scars on
his chest who abducted his sister Iris. What will happen when he
discovers Ken bears the mark of the Great Bear constellation? Ken and
Ray's battle with the Fang Clan comes to a head when Mamia puts her
life on the line to rescue Iris from the Fang Clan. Now they have two
hostages, and the Fist of the North Star and the Fist of the Southern
Cross are forced to fight to the death--both their deaths!
Viz Select Comics
FIST OF THE NORTH STAR
PART FOUR, #7
(7 of 7)
story by Buronson
art by Tetsuo Hara
monthly, b&w, 32 pages
$2.95 USA/$4.00 CAN
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LAST FURIOUS ISSUE
The Fist discovers Jagi's role in the kidnapping of Yuria,
the love of his life (way back in the first FIST OF THE
NORTH STAR graphic novel), and he is not amused! The Fist is
back, fighting for justice on a savage, postapocalyptic
Earth!
Viz Graphic Novel
GREY PERFECT COLLECTION VOL. 1
story and art by Yoshihisa Tagami
b&w, 296 pages
$17.95 USA/$25.50 CAN
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DYSTOPIA, DYSTOPIA
In a world where the "People" live in horrid, squalid slums
and "Citizens" enjoy comforts in the splendid "City,"
the
only way up and out is to fight. But what is their real
reward at the end of the battle? Grey Death is determined to
find out--not to mention survive! In his introduction,
acclaimed science fiction writer Harlan Ellison writes:
"GREY is a wonderful adventure story that uses ideas in the
best possible fashion: as motivational impetus for a
crackling good tale of survival and the development of a
fascinating character. And if Grey himself is less than
lovable, it is an important comment on how a society mad for
war can debase and chill its citizens. GREY is also a
powerful statement about the demeaning caste systems we
create to keep others 'in their place.' And all of this, in
stylish pictorial presentation."
IN THIS VOLUME: Grey loses the love of his life, Lips, when she dies
in the line of duty as a "Trooper," a mercenary pawn of the
government. Troopers fight in hopes of earning the rank of "Citizen"
and escaping their dismal status as "People." After Lips' death,
Grey
becomes an exemplary "Trooper" himself, often the only one to
return
alive from the most hazardous missions. Together, he and sexy Trooper
Nova set out on a personal mission to rescue Red, Grey's former
squadron commander, risking demotion back to the lowly status of
"People." Does Grey dare to love again?
Viz Video
KEY THE METAL IDOL VOL. 2: AWAKENING
two complete episodes
in English
color, stereo, 52 mins.
$24.95 USA
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REVELATIONS
As the result of a near-fatal accident, Key manifests some
startling, almost supernatural powers. Could they be the
secret of Key's "grandfather," Murao Mima, that Ajo and his
men so desperately seek? Another witness to Key's display of
power is the fanatical leader of a religious cult, and he is
quick to approach Key with a bizarre proposal.É
Viz Select Manga
INU-YASHA: A FEUDAL FAIRY TALE #3
(3 of 10)
story & art by Rumiko Takahashi
monthly, b&w, 32 pages
$2.95 USA/$4.00 CAN
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SOOTHE THE SAVAGE BEAST
Rumiko Takahashi's stunning new series, an action-packed
tale of time travel, love, and legend, is being published in
English almost simultaneously with its release in Japan! Now
that Kagome has tamed the savage beast Inu-Yasha, she finds
she is the heroine of the villagers, who take her for a
reincarnation of Kikyo, the woman who initially subdued him.
Unfortunately, now they expect Kagome to be the official
village monster-buster!
Viz Select Comics
MAISON IKKOKU PART SIX, #11
(11 of 11)
story & art by Rumiko Takahashi
monthly, b&w, 48 pages
$3.50 USA/$4.75 CAN
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LAST EVERLOVIN' ISSUE
It seems things are looking up for Yusaku. He's graduated,
he's got a job, and he's mustered up the courage to propose
to Kyoko--until disaster strikes! I said, "it seems," didn't
I?
Viz Video
MAISON IKKOKU: NO STRINGS ATTACHED
two complete episodes
in English
color, stereo, 52 mins.
$24.95 USA
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PUPPET PRINCE
Since he became a full-time college student, Yusaku has been
putting in overtime at the college puppet club in hopes of
impressing Kyoko at their big performanceÉ Now, if only he
can talk her into playing the "princess" opposite his puppet
"prince." MAISON IKKOKU From Viz Video: Because Home Is
Where the Heart Lives.ª
Viz Manga Heroes
METAL GUARDIAN FAUST #4
(4 of 8)
story & art by Tetsuro Ueyama
monthly, b&w, 40 pages
$2.95 USA/$4.00 CAN
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IMPOSSIBLE DREAM
The classic superhero-style tale of a girl and her robot
continues! While Rushiha and Faust lay low in a hideout
that's not as secure as it seems, she learns that her
father's captor, a robot named Angel, wants to use Rushiha
to fulfill her wildest dream!
Viz Select Comics
NO NEED FOR TENCHI PART THREE, #1
(1 of 6)
story & art by Hitoshi Okuda
monthly, b&w, 32 pages
$2.95 USA/$4.00 CAN
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FIRST HYSTERICAL ISSUE
When the gang goes on a picnic, Ryoko and Ayeka have a
feminist fight over who gets to pack Tenchi's lunch. Then
softhearted Sasami adopts not a stray puppy but an honest-
to-goodness injured wolf!
Viz Select Comics
ONE-POUND GOSPEL ROUND TWO, #6
(6 of 8)
story & art by Rumiko Takahashi
monthly, b&w, 32 pages
$2.95 USA/$4.00 CAN
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MOVIN' ON UP
Rumiko Takahashi's heaven-sent manga continues! When
Kosaku's new friend Kana breaks up with her boyfriend, she
moves into Kosaku's place, much to Sister Angela's dismay.
Then, find out the mysterious identity of Kosaku's latest
boxing opponent!
Anime & Manga Monthly
ANIMERICA Vol. 5, No. 6
monthly, color and b&w, 80 pages
$4.95 USA/$6.50 CAN
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FIGHTING IN THE STREETS!
Game-based anime is back big time as ANIMERICA focuses on the
domestic release of the adventures of those young Street
Fighters in STREET FIGHTER II V, based on the STREET FIGHTER
II ALPHA video game! Plus, BATTLE ARENA TOSHINDEN! All this,
and our news section, AnimExpress: Anime Info for the Otaku
Generationª; The ANIMERICA Ultimate Anime Guide; The Import
Report; voice-actor interviews; anime CD reviews, and more!
Plus, the sensational serialized manga X/1999 by Clamp!
Remember, If It's Anime in America, It's Gotta be ANIMERICA!
Manga Anthology
MANGA VIZION Vol. 3, No. 6
monthly, b&w, 80 pages
$4.95 USA/$6.50 CAN
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SPRIGGAN DEBUTS!
This month, North America's only monthly manga anthology
features the debut of a new title--the ever popular SPRIGGAN
(formerly known as STRIKER), the action adventure tale of
young special forces agent/high school student Yu Ominae,
whose task it is to protect humanity from the awesome
dangers of ancient technologies and treasures. Plus, the
conclusion to last month's Keiko Nishi shojo manga and a new
story by manga legend Rumiko Takahashi.
IN THIS ISSUE:
Rumiko Takahashi's RUMIC THEATER
Short stories by manga master Rumiko Takahashi, creator of RANMA 1/2
and MAISON IKKOKU! In this tale from the Rumic Zone, a punk rocker's
image is jeopardized when the ghost of his grandmother possesses his
body and forces him to attend endless classical Japanese women's
theater performances.
SPRIGGAN
Hiroshi Takashige & Ryoji Minagawa
You've read the STRIKER graphic novel and the miniseries STRIKER: THE
SECRET OF THE BERSERKER. Now discover the astonishing origin story
detailing Yu Ominae's transformation from an ordinary high school
student into the leader of an elite special forces unit!
Keiko Nishi's shojo manga
THE SKIN OF HER HEART
A disillusioned young factory worker in a space colony who dreams of a
more glamorous life on Earth learns that happiness doesn't lie outside
herself.
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Publisher/Seiji Horibuchi
Editor-in-Chief/Satoru Fujii
Editors/Annette Roman and Toshifumi Yoshida
Design & Layout/Hidemi Sahara
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