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Strong, no-nonsense, independent Kanna takes center stage again in volume 06 (that’s her in color on the cover), in a world shrouded by the choking control of the all-powerful Friends. When bumbling Detective Chono comes looking for drag queen Britney, Kanna know she’s got to find her friend before the dirty cops get to her. Together with fellow queen Mariah, Kanna does everything she can to protect Britney, especially when the threesome discover a horrific plot involving an impending Papal visit. Chono desperately wants to help – hoping to become a hero like his late grandfather who was erased for knowing too much – but wishing doesn’t always make it so, especially if you’re a bit of a gullible young fool …

Meanwhile, manga artist Kakuta whose only crime is … well … just drawing comics … lands in the infamous Umihotaru (with great irony, the pastoral name means ‘firefly of the sea’) Prison, home to “the most dangerous criminals in the country … who have committed the most heinous crimes.” Bewildered and lost, Kakuta, now just “1498,” ends up in solitary confinement for a minor infraction, where he comes to face-to-face with “the monster” who bears the number 3  … could he actually be a divine savior? Time is running out. Kanna is the final hope … and she’s facing down some major trouble …

The latest volume is over way too soon because you won’t be able to put it down … alas, alas, the next installment isn’t due out until February!

To check out the other volumes of 20th Century Boys, click here.

Readers: Young Adult, Adult

Published: 2009 (United States)
20 SEIKI SHONEN © Naoki Urasawa/Studio Nuts
Original Japanese edition published by Shogakukan Inc.