KIKAIDER CODE 02 (2025)

"Written by Ishimori Shotaro, Illustrated by MEIMU CMX. Kikaider is back! In a bleak, future world, a young man named Jiro is really the robot called Kikaider. Created by a scientist who built robots for an evil organization, Jiro was given a special, humanizing chip to keep him from being used for destructive purposes. This sequel picks up on the fast-paced robot action of the cult CMX series and addresses some unanswered questions. Advance-solicited; on sale July 9 • 5' x 7.375' • 178 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • MATURE READERS"

"Written by Shotaro Ishinomori Illustrated by MEIMU CMX. In this gripping final volume Saburo returns to battle Jiro! Mitsuko returns to her old family home where she is attacked by the conjoined SHADOW robots named Zadam. Zadam controls a huge weapon called the 'Armageddon God,' whose purpose is to destroy all human life. But the machine is incomplete and Hinano appears to be the missing piece. Advance-solicited; on sale January 17 • 5' x 7.375'"