1968, Germany. A Japanese student from a rich family is about to graduate and marry his girlfriend Clara. But one day, a UFO falls down their mountain's chalet, shifting their lives.

The "π-naple" is an organization for the elimination of corrupt spies who disturb world peace. From the Japanese branch of the organization, 00Goro and 00Hachiro, are in pursuit of Dr. Ootake when they are interrupted by something. It is Mad Machine, a robot spy organization that steals secrets from all over the world and sells them at a high price! Also included are "Sπ", "5SS (Five Six Seven)", "Pink Tiger", and "Super Express Reporter Hatoko Chan". (Source: Kodansha, translated)

Cyborg 009 is the story of a half-Japanese juvenile delinquent, Shimamura Joe AKA "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? (Source: TOKYOPOP) *Note: Volume count is taken from the "Ishinomori Shoutarou Manga Daizenshuu" edition, which compiles all serializations from various publishers.*

Fans the world over have long been enthralled by tales of Kamen Rider, the masked, motorcycle-riding superhero who protects the world from injustice. Kidnapped and experimented upon by the evil terrorist organization known as Shocker, Hongo Takeshi manages to escape their clutches and use his newfound strength to fight against their schemes. These are the first adventures in a legacy that spans dozens of television series and films, drawn and written by series creator and manga superstar Shotaro Ishinomori. (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

Dr. Komyogi is an expert in robotics and has a wealthy sponsor, Herbert Gill. Gill however, is a horrible man who forces Dr. Komyogi to develop numerous robots which he plans to use to take over the world. Dr. Komyogi realizes Gill's dark ambition and secretly develops a high-performance humanoid-robot called Jiro, who looks exactly like a human but transforms into a battle robot Kikaider who has his great superpower. Komyoji leaves Kikaider with his daughter Mitsuko and then disappears. Finally, Gill makes his move. He unleashes a robot army named Dark to dominate and control human society. Mitsuko, reading a message left for her by her father Dr. Komyogi, persuades Jiro/Kikaider to fight off Gill's terrible robots. On that day, Jiro/Kikaider's fierce battles with Dark begin! (Source: Comixology)

This comic was written and illustrated by Shotaro Isinomori, one of Japan's most famous comic book creators. It was originally serialized in Nintendo Power Magazine. The first of 12 parts appeared in January 1992 (Volume 32) and the series ran through December 1992. It was published in book form in 1993. The plot loosely follows ALttP, but some elements were added to "preserve the elements of surprise and add to the dramatic flow." (Source: Zelda Legends)

Hokusai is one of the most famous masters of Japanese prints, author of "The Great Wave of Kanagawa". After living 42 years as Souri Tawaraya, the artist decides to take the name of Hokusai in order to create a new and unique style, but in doing so he becomes a stranger in his own domain. Hokusai will have to struggle to find his place, live and impose the style that amazed Japan and the world

They took his family, they took his face, and they took his soul. Locked between the lethal but gorgeous assassin Maria and the mutant Spider Man, the Skull Man digs into the conspiracy that gave birth to his powers and those of his partner, Garo. Haunted by his past, he will not let them stand in the way of his revenge. (Source: TOKYOPOP)

The hero, orphaned when his parents were murdered, grows up to use his peculiar powers to take his revenge. The original Skull Man was one of manga's first anti-heroes, someone who would sacrifice the lives of innocents in his quest for vengeance. This darkness is what made the Skull Man so magnetic and successful. While the TV series Kamen Rider (Masked Rider) was still in development, Ishinomori, who created that series with producer Toru Hirayama, made this manga as his own personal version, which the producers at Toei Company Ltd. used as the basis for the show. Several changes in content were made, as this 100-page one-shot story was too dark and gruesome (even cerebral) for a children's show. (Source: Wikipedia)

Sabu is a mutant boy that uses his newly discovered inner powers to fight against a band of criminals and terrorist organizations.

On the surface, Jiro appears to be a normal teenage boy — he's riddled with self-doubt, has trouble making friends, and owns a guitar he doesn't know how to play. But he's really Kikaider, a super-powered android with a secret "Gemini" device implanted in his brain to help simulate human qualities. Professor Gill, a former associate of Kikaider's creator, is hunting for the Gemini device… and he'll go to any lengths to recover it! (Source: CMX)

Manga version of the 1992 direct to video adventure Kazamatsuri Shin was your average, everyday motorcycle racer. His father, Daimon, is a scientist hoping to find a way to cure all infectious diseases by strengthening the human body through genetic alteration. Being the good son that he is, Shin volunteers to take part in his father's experiments. Unfortunately for them, his father's research partner Onizuka Giichi has other things in mind for their research. As things start to snowball, Shin tries to keep himself and his family safe from the clutches of Onizuka, the CIA and even a mysterious organization known as 'The Foundation...' as the powerful Shin Kamen Rider! (From Igadevil's Kamen Rider Page)