San Francisco, CA (11/15/97)-In March '98 Viz Comics proudly presents Neon Genesis Evangelion: Book Two, the continuation of the smash hit comic series by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto! Japan's biggest combination anime and manga hit of the last five years, as seen on U.S. home video from A.D.V. Films, Neon Genesis Evangelion is a surprising, controversial and powerfully psychological science fiction series which takes the familiar 'giant robot' genre into territory never seen before.  

In the year 2015, humanity faces a terrifying last judgment from mysterious giant "Angels." Half of the human race is dead, but within Tokyo-3 and the headquarters of the secretive organization called NERV, a handful of teenagers are trained to pilot the colossal superentities known as "Evangelions" and battle the Angels on their own terms. In Book Two, reluctant pilot Shinji Ikari settles into life in the safest city on Earth, along with his slovenly roommate Misato, the comical Pen2, and his schoolmates. But being one of the few people chosen to save the world doesn't mean instant popularity, and at school as on the battlefield, the withdrawn Shinji can't help but attract enemies… 

In an unprecedented move for manga in English, Neon Genesis Evangelion is being offered in two special monthly formats: regular, reading from left to right; and Neon Genesis Evangelion Special Collector's Edition, printed from right to left with original sound effects, exactly as first published in Japan. Comic connoisseurs have for years requested 'unflipped' manga in the original Japanese format, and now Viz Comics answers the demand. Both editions feature letter columns, fan art and background information on the series. Certain issues of Neon Genesis Evangelion also include full-color pages showcasing Sadamoto's lush watercolor artwork. 

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Book Two, a five-issue monthly series, is written and drawn by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto from an original concept by Gainax. Issue #1 is 48 pages long and retails for $3.50 in the U.S. and $4.75 in Canada. Issue #2 is 40 pages long with four full-color pages and retails for $3.25 in the U.S. and $4.40 in Canada. Issues #3-5 are 32 pages long and retail for $2.95 in the U.S. and $4.00 in Canada.