Tough GN (2004-2006 Viz) comic books

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Tetsuya Saruwatari. High-school junior Kiichi Miyazawa ("Kiibo" to his friends) dreams of becoming an action star like his idols Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan. He just may have the awesome fighting skills to succeed, but for now he's stuck going to school and doing his chores. One fateful day Kiibo witnesses a hulking biker, Kuroda, rip a truck apart with his bare hands! Awed by Kuroda's super-human strength, Kiibo itches to take him on, and he soon gets his chance. But Kuroda hides a dark secret that could put Kiibo's life in mortal danger! Will fearless novice Kiibo be able to match-let alone defeat-mighty Kuroda in a no-holds-barred contest?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. By Tetsuya Saruwatari. Nobody enjoys a good fight more than Kiichi ("Kiibo") Miyazawa, a high school junior whose father is training him in a secret martial arts style from ancient China! All of this would be cool with Kiibo if he could just show off his moves in public. Kiibo's father crosses paths one day with Iron Kiba, the man he defeated in a bruising match years ago. Now a famous fight promoter, the vengeful Kiba orders a pro-wrestler to take down Kiibo's father, but his cocky young son accepts the challenge instead! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. By Tetsuya Saruwatari. Nobody enjoys a good fight more than "Kiibo" Miyazawa, a high school student whose father is training him in a secret martial arts form passed down from generation to generation. Kiibo just may have the awesome fighting skills to be the next Bruce Lee, but for now he's stuck going to school and doing his chores. When Kiibo finds his latest nemesis-turned-friend, Onihei the Destroyer, beaten to a bloody pulp, he vows to take revenge, but Onihei warns him that his attacker was none other than the feared "Evil Beast" - a savage martial artist trained by Onihei himself! Now obsessed with becoming the world's strongest fighter, the Beast is looking for the man he hears is even more powerful than Onihei - namely, Kiibo's father! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. By Tetsuya Saruwatari. Nobody enjoys a good fight more than "Kiibo" Miyazawa, a high school student whose father is training him in a secret martial arts form passed down from generation to generation. Kiibo just may have the awesome fighting skills to be the next Bruce Lee, but for now he's stuck going to school and doing his chores. When Kiibo finds his latest nemesis-turned-friend, Onihei the Destroyer, beaten to a bloody pulp, he vows to take revenge, but Onihei warns him that his attacker was none other than the feared "Evil Beast" - a savage martial artist trained by Onihei himself! Now obsessed with becoming the world's strongest fighter, the Beast is looking for the man he hears is even more powerful than Onihei - namely, Kiibo's father! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. By Tetsuya Saruwatari. In his quest to master the Nadashinkage fighting style, Kiibo has honed his skills by defeating formidable opponents like pro wrestler Funada and Samon the Beast. But now Kiibo wants to test his strength in an unfamiliar sport¯full-contact karate with boxing gloves. Only sanctioned moves are allowed in sports karate, however, so Kiibo is going to have to learn the rules fast! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. By Tetsuya Saruwatari. On a secluded beach swept by hurricane-force winds, Kiibo faces his greatest challenge yet: Nagahide Kaneda, the sadistic fighter who beat Kiibo in their last match. The same man almost killed Kiibo's friend Ashura, who secretly fought Kaneda to protect him. Now, Kiibo is more determined than ever to bring down Kaneda, but the fighter seems immune to every attack. Has Kiibo finally met a man he can't beat? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.