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