Naoki Urasawas 20th Century Boys Vol 2

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Naoki Urasawa, Naoki Urasawa

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Viz
21 April 2009

Graphic novels: Manga; Fiction-related items; Apocalyptic; Science; Robots; Society; Contemporary Sci-Fi; Manga; Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards; Kodansha Manga Award; Shogakukan Manga Award

Series: Naoki Urasawa's 20th Century Boys

"This is the story of a group of boys who try to save the world! As boys, Kenji and his friends came up with a bunch of stories about an evil organization bent on world destruction. As adults, someone is now turning their fantasies into reality!

Humanity, having faced extinction at the end of the 20th century, would not have entered the new millennium if it weren't for them. In 1969, during their youth, they created a symbol. In 1997, as the coming disaster slowly starts to unfold, that symbol returns. This is the story of a group of boys who try to save the world.

The Friend, an enigmatic cult leader who plans to destroy the world, declares, ""The cosmos has begun choosing those who are true friends."" Meanwhile, horrifying incidents are taking place: the emergence of a mysterious virus, the revelations of a man on the run... Kenji tries to find out who this Friend is, but the answer is still far ahead. The footsteps of doom slowly creep closer and a shadow falls over the city...

Yukiji remembers who came up with their group's enigmatic symbol: Otcho. She also discovers that, nine years earlier, Otcho had been working in Thailand but mysteriously vanished. Could Otcho be the mysterious Friend? Also, a legendary detective is hot on the trail of the Shikishima kidnappers, but the clues he uncovers lead him dangerously close to the Friends cult. Is his life now in danger as well?"

Created by: Naoki Urasawa
Illustrated by: Naoki Urasawa
Imprint: Viz
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 2
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 146mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 297g
ISBN: 9781591169260
ISBN 10: 1591169267
Series: Naoki Urasawa's 20th Century Boys
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 21 April 2009
Recommended Age: From 13 to 18 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Naoki Urasawa has been a highly recognized and successful manga artist for more than twenty years. Creator of popular series such as 20TH CENTURY BOYS and YAWARA, Urasawa has been the recipient of numerous prestigious awards including the first Japanese Media Art Festival Manga Award of Excellence, the Osamu Tezuka Culture Award in 1999, and the 46th Shogakukan Manga Award. Naoki Urasawa's Monster has thrilled and entertained well over 25 million readers in Japan.