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  • Published: 18 December 2018
  • ISBN: 9781632366580
  • Imprint: Kodansha
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 176
  • RRP: $22.99

Battle Angel Alita Mars Chronicle 5



THE BIRTH OF A VILLAIN

In a time before Alita's birth, a fresh-faced and ambitious man once believed in humanity, and for that crime, he suffered unbelievable agony, shame, and betrayal. His once-youthful visage became a wretched mask, and his dreams became plans to wreak terror upon mankind. This man is known as Baron Muster, and you will now witness his journey into the darkest depths of despair...

The cyber-martial arts saga that has spanned a solar system and over two decades in print returns, with creator Yukito Kishiro's new sequel that reveals the true story of Alita's childhood on Mars, and the mind-bending adventures that still await her...

THE BIRTH OF A VILLAIN

In a time before Alita's birth, a fresh-faced and ambitious man once believed in humanity, and for that crime, he suffered unbelievable agony, shame, and betrayal. His once-youthful visage became a wretched mask, and his dreams became plans to wreak terror upon mankind. This man is known as Baron Muster, and you will now witness his journey into the darkest depths of despair...

  • Published: 18 December 2018
  • ISBN: 9781632366580
  • Imprint: Kodansha
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 176
  • RRP: $22.99

About the author

Yukito Kishiro

When he was only seventeen, Yukito Kishiro was nominated for Japanese publisher Shogakukan's Best New Comic award. Creator of other popular VIZ Media series Aqua Knight, Ashen Victor, and Battle Angel Alita, Kishiro is known for his strong characters, original settings, and intricate, lifelike artwork.

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Praise for Battle Angel Alita Mars Chronicle 5

"Just a kickass story." - James Cameron
"Battle Angel Alita is certainly one of the greatest (and possibly the greatest) of all sci fi action manga series." - Anime News Network
"If you haven't experienced this grimly humorous, brilliantly executed science fiction tale, then order a copy of the first volume as soon as you can. You should be hooked in no time." -- animefringe