DC Comics Ongoing Series

CIPHER (2025)

"Written and illustrated by Minako Narita CMX. FINAL VOLUME! Cipher decides to go back to New York where he stuns Anise with a startling admission. Then Siva and Big Momma try to find closure over the death of Dana. Meanwhile, a possible reunion of the twins isn't making their respective roommates too happy. Will Cipher and Siva finally make peace with their estranged mother? And will Anise finally end up as more than just Cipher's friend? Advance-solicited; on sale April 9 • 5' x 7.375' • 224 pg, B&W"

"Written and illustrated by Minako Narita CMX. A case of mistaken identity puts Siva in an unwanted confrontation with a dangerous figure from Cipher's drug-using past. Meanwhile, the twins' friend Anise struggles with her feelings for Cipher, who's still seemingly happy with his life in L.A. After making a shocking offer to Siva and getting turned down, she decides it's time to go to the west coast and bring Cipher back to New York."

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11
Issues
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Pages/Issue
Ongoing
Frequency
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Rating

Cover Artist

MINAKO NARITA

All Issues

Cipher Volume 11 (Jan080264)

Issue #11

$9.99

Cipher Volume 11 (Jan080264)

Release: February 18, 2009
Cipher Volume 10 (Oct070223)

Issue #10

$9.99

Cipher Volume 10 (Oct070223)

Release: February 18, 2009
Cipher Volume 09 (Jul070272)

Issue #9

$9.99

Cipher Volume 09 (Jul070272)

Release: February 18, 2009
Cipher Volume 08 (Apr070237)

Issue #8

$9.99

Cipher Volume 08 (Apr070237)

Release: February 18, 2009
Cipher Volume 07 (Jan070336)

Issue #7

$9.99

Cipher Volume 07 (Jan070336)

Release: February 18, 2009
Cipher Volume 06 (Oct060244)

Issue #6

$9.99

Cipher Volume 06 (Oct060244)

Release: February 18, 2009
Cipher Volume 05 (Jul060215)

Issue #5

$9.99

Cipher Volume 05 (Jul060215)

Release: February 18, 2009
Cipher Volume 04 (Apr060261)

Issue #4

$9.99

Cipher Volume 04 (Apr060261)

Release: February 18, 2009
Cipher Volume 03 (Jan060351)

Issue #3

$9.99

Cipher Volume 03 (Jan060351)

Release: February 18, 2009
Cipher Volume 02 (Nov050301)

Issue #2

$9.99

Cipher Volume 02 (Nov050301)

Release: February 18, 2009
Cipher Volume 01 (Aug050250)

Issue #1

$9.99

Cipher Volume 01 (Aug050250)

Release: February 18, 2009

Reading Order

  1. Cipher Volume 01 (Aug050250)

    "Written and illustrated by Narita Minako CMX. Anise can't believe her luck when she finds herself in the same high school as famous former child star Siva. Although the cool and handsome Siva seems unapproachable, Anise manages to become his friend. But her happiness turns to surprise when she discovers Siva's secret: for years, he's been switching identities with his twin brother, Cipher!"

  2. Cipher Volume 02 (Nov050301)

    "Written and illustrated by Minako Narita CMX. Anise is the only one who has discovered that the twin brothers Siva and Cipher are sharing one life, taking turns going to school and working as an actor. But they have yet to reveal to her the reason for this bizarre lifestyle. How far will she go to uncover their secret?"

  3. Cipher Volume 03 (Jan060351)

    "Written and illustrated by Minako Narita CMX. The beloved manga by one of Japan's foremost shojo creators takes to the road in this third volume! As the school year comes to an end, Anise finds her feelings for Cipher growing more complicated. And now the brothers are getting ready to leave for Hollywood. Will she be able to deal with the separation, or will she follow them out west? "

  4. Cipher Volume 04 (Apr060261)

    "Written and illustrated by Minako Narita CMX. Twin celebrities Cipher and Siva and their young friend Anise move back to familiar surroundings, but their relationship moves into unknown territory. They return to New York just in time for Anise to return to school and celebrate her 16th birthday. Cipher sees the obvious signs that Anise is growing up, but his feelings for her are not so clear."

  5. Cipher Volume 05 (Jul060215)

    "CIPHER VOL. 5 Written and illustrated by Minako Narita CMX. Twin brothers Cipher and Siva have shared one identity for years - but now they're discovering that their individuality is becoming harder to suppress, and that sharing an identity may be a limitation - especially when Cipher takes an acting role away from Siva, who wants to get closer to the female lead. Will the twins be able to keep up their secret without anyone getting hurt? Advance-solicited; on sale October 4 • 5' x 7.375' 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN "

  6. Cipher Volume 06 (Oct060244)

    "Written and illustrated by Minako Narita CMX. Siva tells the story of his life growing up with Cipher, and finally reveals the reason why the twins share a single identity! A death in the family leads to independence for the twins, but the pressure of their careers results in dangerous behavior for Cipher. And later, shocking events in the present propel the twins to finally embark on separate life paths."

  7. Cipher Volume 07 (Jan070336)

    "Written and illustrated by Minako Narita CMX. Cipher arrives in L.A. looking for a fresh start. His new roommate is a college student, a total slob and a party animal. He introduces Cipher to his circle of friends, including a young woman who catches Cipher's eye. Back in New York, Anise is worried because Siva's dyed his hair and is hitting the club scene hard. Then Siva meets a mysterious new guy who he quickly places in a familiar role. Advance-solicited; on sale April 4 • 5' x 7.375' 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN"

  8. Cipher Volume 08 (Apr070237)

    "Written and illustrated by Minako Narita CMX. Cipher settles into a new life in L.A. with his roommate Hal. Even with their very different personalities, they get along fine. When Cipher tells the story of his previous life with his twin brother and how orderly their existence was, Hal takes this as his cue to bring out Cipher's wilder side. A ski trip, a toga party, and Cipher's first swim in the ocean all soon follow. Advance-solicited; on sale July 4 • 5' x 7.375' 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN"

  9. Cipher Volume 09 (Jul070272)

    "Written and illustrated by Minako Narita CMX. In New York, Anise - the twins' best friend - wants to contact Cipher, but neither he nor Siva knows exactly where in Los Angeles Cipher is. Then, when Siva is attacked by a group of punks, Cipher feels a pain in his stomach and knows his brother is in trouble. But now he can't get through! And what connection do the attackers have to Alex, Siva's new roommate? "

  10. Cipher Volume 10 (Oct070223)

    "Written and illustrated by Minako Narita CMX. A case of mistaken identity puts Siva in an unwanted confrontation with a dangerous figure from Cipher's drug-using past. Meanwhile, the twins' friend Anise struggles with her feelings for Cipher, who's still seemingly happy with his life in L.A. After making a shocking offer to Siva and getting turned down, she decides it's time to go to the west coast and bring Cipher back to New York."

  11. Cipher Volume 11 (Jan080264)

    "Written and illustrated by Minako Narita CMX. FINAL VOLUME! Cipher decides to go back to New York where he stuns Anise with a startling admission. Then Siva and Big Momma try to find closure over the death of Dana. Meanwhile, a possible reunion of the twins isn't making their respective roommates too happy. Will Cipher and Siva finally make peace with their estranged mother? And will Anise finally end up as more than just Cipher's friend? Advance-solicited; on sale April 9 • 5' x 7.375' • 224 pg, B&W"