Broken Blade GN (2009-2010 CMX Digest) comic books 1970 or later

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Yunosuke Yoshinaga. Art by Yunosuke Yoshinaga. Rygart Arrow is the only one in his world who lacks the inherent ability to power up quartz, the energy source that makes all of the machines run. Good thing the King and Queen of his country of Krisna happen to be old college friends! But so is Zess, the leader of the army of mechs invading Krisna. As usual, Arrow feels useless in the face of battle, until he comes across a powerful, ancient battle suit that no one else can run. His natural affinity for the suit's operating mechanism may just turn Arrow into the most important player of all. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 162 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. The battle for Krisna is underway and Rygart faces off against Zess, who leads the invading army. Knowing his old friend's forces are outnumbered, Zess tries to warn Rygart that his only chance of survival is to surrender - and abandon his kingdom. Then the war exacts a price as tragedy strikes both sides and Rygart finds his loyalty under question by his fellow mech pilots. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 162 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yunosuke Yoshinaga. Rygart deals with his guilt over the death of Dan, the Golem pilot. Later, he's sworn in as part of the Krisna army and his own Golem is outfitted with a new, external armor. Outside of the city, Zess' unit sets up camp and plots its next move. Cleo wants revenge against Rygart, who she believes is responsible for Lee's death. But first Rygart has to go up against his friend Zess. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 162 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.