Comic books in 'Umineko: When They Cry'

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Ryukishi07. Art and cover by Akitaka. As the storm outside darkens, the truth of Natsuhi's past comes to light - the barrenness that prevented her from producing an heir and thus earning the respect of her father-in-law and recognition as an Ushiromiya. But the infant heir who was thought to have died eighteen years ago has apparently returned to torment Natsuhi, toying with her and forcing her to play into a grander scheme of murder. For, even though Battler has solved the riddle of the epitaph, the sacrifices have already been chosen! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 480 pages, B&W. Cover price $20.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Ryukishi07. Art and Cover by Kei Natsumi. Each year, the Ushiromiya family gathers at the secluded mansion of its patriarch, the elderly Kinzo. It has been six years since Battler joined his cousins at the annual event, but their happy reunion is overshadowed by worsening weather and an eerie premonition from his youngest cousin. When their parents' conversation turns to the division of the inheritance upon Kinzo's imminent death, Battler and his cousins reminisce about the stories their parents teased them with as children-tales of the witch, Beatrice, who haunts the island's forest. But when people start dying unnatural deaths, Battler can't help but wonder. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 512 pages, B&W Cover price $18.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Ryukishi07. Art and Cover by Kei Natsumi. Six people are dead, and Battler and his remaining relatives slowly come around to addressing the terrifying reality of their situation: either one of their number is a murderer, or there is a nineteenth person on the island who want the Ushiromiya family dead. Regardless, the killer seems to be following the inscription beneath the portrait of Beatrice, the instructions for finding the elder Ushiromiya's vast treasure of gold. But each line of the inscription calls for more death and more blood - and the revial of the witch Beatrice herself. Will any remain alive to see the end of this mystery? Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 528 pages, B&W Cover price $18.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Ryukishi07. Art and cover by Jiro Suzuki. A closed-circle mystery from the creator of the New York Times-bestselling Higurashi When They Cry. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 480 pages, B&W. Cover price $20.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Ryukishi07. Art and cover by Jiro Suzuki. With the six sacrifices of the first night claimed, Beatrice, the Golden Witch, turns her attention to selecting the sacrifices for the second night: the "Two Who Are Close." As the corpses begin to pile up, Battler struggles to disprove that the deaths can only be explained by the existence of magic, and the crafty Beatrice is using every strategy in her playbook to trip him up. Logic and truth perform an acrobatic dance in which a single misstep could spell certain death. Can Battler defeat Beatrice in this match of wits and wills? Or will he find himself kneeling at the witch's feet? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 544 pages, B&W. Cover price $20.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Ryukishi07. Art and cover by Kei Natsumi. A closed-circle mystery from the creator of the New York Times bestselling Higurashi When They Cry! Time holds little meaning for Beatrice the Millennial Witch. Replaying the events leading up to the Golden Banquet again and again only gives her more oppor-tunity to play with her new favorite toy, Battler Ushiromiya. The boy's will to resist the witch remains strong as the curtain rises for a third time on the Ushiromiya family's annual reunion. But as Beatrice pulls more and more players into the game, the strain on Battler's defenses is evident. Do the other members of his family hold the key to solving the witch's riddle and sealing her defeat?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 544 pages, B&W. Cover price $22.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Ryukishi07. Art and cover by Kei Natsumi. A closed-circle mystery from the creator of the New York Times best-selling Higurashi When They Cry! Determined to secure a place of respect within the Ushiromiya family, Eva stretches her wits to their limit and successfully solves Beatrice's riddle! There is more than enough gold in the family fortune to ease everyone's financial woes, but Eva has no intention of sharing her findings with her siblings. Eva has claimed more than Beatrice's gold-she has claimed also the role of "Beatrice the Golden Witch" for herself! And there are still nine nights that each demand a sacrifice to be carried out... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 544 pages, B&W. Cover price $22.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Ryukishi07. Art and cover by Soichiro. Twelve years after her loved ones were brutally murdered at the annual family meeting, Ange Ushiromiya, now eighteen, is the sole heir of the Ushiromiya family. Ostracized by her peers, Ange seeks companionship in the pages of a diary left behind by her cousin, Maria. The diary offers a precious glimpse of Maria's world-her struggles at school, her friendship with stuffed-lion Sakutarou, and her fascination with magic. It's as if the diary contains the last remnants of Ange's dear cousin - and an opportunity for Ange to discover the magic within herself. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 544 pages, B&W. Cover price $22.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Ryukishi07. Art and cover by Soichiro. The appearance of Gretel has strengthened Battler's resolve to face off against Beatrice once again. Both players have become more skillful tacticians over the course of time, and Battler's new "blue truth" ability, along with Gretel's support, will be a boon to his strategy. As the curtain rises on the fourth game, the Ushiromiya family has gathered on Rokkenjima for their annual meeting. Gretel observes the family she hardly knew with complicated emotions. She must come to terms with the past if she wants to help Battler overcome the Golden Witch! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 496 pages, B&W. Cover price $22.00.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Ryukishi07. Art and cover by Soichiro. One by one, the attendants of the Ushiromiya family gathering are killed under what can only be described as supernatural circumstances. Even Kyrie, the strongest proponent of logic and reason, is convinced by the vicious parade of witches and demons she has witnessed. Battler and Maria have yet to be tested for their suitability as family head, but the greater test for Battler will be whether or not his logical stance can hold out against the seemingly undeniable tide of the witch's magic! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 528 pages, B&W. Cover price $22.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Ryukishi07. Art and cover by Akitaka. Beatrice is dead, her soul shattered by Battler at her own request. Though her body sits across the chessboard, she is no more than a husk of the laughing, impulsive witch she once was. Lambdadelta is more than happy to preside over the fifth game, and Bernkastel willingly steps in for Battler as he takes his leave to collect his thoughts. But two witches can cause all manner of mischief when left to their own devices, especially when they care as little for rules as Lambdadelta. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 528 pages, B&W. Cover price $20.00.