Cyborg 009 GN (2003-2005 Digest) comic books 2003

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shotaro Ishinomori. They were turned into cybernetic killing machines. Lucky for us, they kept their humanity! This is the story of a half-Japanese juvenile delinquent, Shimamura Joe, a.k.a. Cyborg 009. "Black Ghost," a top-secret organization bent on promoting global warfare, kidnaps Joe along with eight other unwanted members of society from the four corners of the world and turns them into cyborgs. Though the organization intends to turn the group into super-powered killing machines, it's not long before Joe and his new companions rebel against Black Ghost and make their escape with the help of an old scientist. Once Joe and friends have freed themselves, Black Ghost sends a series of other cyborgs and giant robots in hot pursuit. Using their new powers and abilities, our heroes stay one step ahead of Black Ghost and its evil machinations, but can they save the world from its diabolical scheme? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 198 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. Story and art by Shotaro Ishinomori. They were turned into cybernetic killing machines. Lucky for us, they kept their humanity! This is the story of a half-Japanese juvenile delinquent, Shimamura Joe, a.k.a. Cyborg 009. "Black Ghost," a top-secret organization bent on promoting global warfare, kidnaps Joe along with eight other unwanted members of society from the four corners of the world and turns them into cyborgs. Though the organization intends to turn the group into super-powered killing machines, it's not long before Joe and his new companions rebel against Black Ghost and make their escape with the help of an old scientist. Once Joe and friends have freed themselves, Black Ghost sends a series of other cyborgs and giant robots in hot pursuit. Using their new powers and abilities, our heroes stay one step ahead of Black Ghost and its evil machinations, but can they save the world from its diabolical scheme? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 206 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 Shotaro Ishinomori. 009's search for their kidnapped ally begins to test friendship and loyalty when 009 gets baited into a trap. But if he can find the elusive 0013, 009 may just be able to get closer to the ubiquitous Black Ghost. Then as Neo Nazi's threaten the world and an evil scientist kidnaps the children from Japan's most powerful families, the cyborg team must come together as one and fight for justice. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.