Mark Griffin
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The icon worshiped by moviegoers and beloved by his colleagues appeared to have it all. Yet beneath the suave and commanding star persona, there was an insecure, deeply conflicted, and all too vulnerable human being. Growing up poor in Winnetka, Illinois, Hudson was abandoned by his biological father, abused by an alcoholic stepfather, and controlled by his domineering mother. Despite seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Hudson was determined to become...
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Gon, Killua, Leorio and Kurapika are finally reunited. Kurapika tells the gang that he made a Nen covenant to strengthen his ability by setting limits on it--all for the bargain price of his own death if he ever uses Chain Jail against anyone who's not a Spider. Meanwhile, the Mafia is researching the members of the mysterious and deadly Troupe, but even the most foolproof database contains no information on them. But there's only one place where...
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When Gon returns home to share his success with his Aunt Mito, he finds a message from his father: "Come and find me." The only clues lie in a rare and mysterious video game, Greed Island. Gon must raise money to bid on the game, but the evil Phantom Troupe also have plans for the auction.
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The Spiders unravel the clues that will bring them ever closer to Kurapika's identity. Meanwhile, Kurapika's desire for revenge is rekindled when he learns that the Spiders are still alive. And though the bounty on the Spiders has been withdrawn, Gon persuades Killua to help Kurapika awhile longer, if only to bring the cycle of killing to an end. Then, during a mad chase through the crowded streets of Yorknew, the Spiders capture Gon and Killua again!...
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On the day of the auction, all of the goods have gone missing, whisked out of the Spiders' grasp by the mafia. All this distraction and some help from Hisoka gets Kurapika closer to vengeance against the Spiders, but will Kurapika's hidden powers be enough in a fight to the death?
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Hunters Gon and Killua have fallen into the clutches of the sinister gang known as the Spiders. Luckily, the Hunters' friend Kurapika has captured the Spiders' ringleader and proposed a hostage exchange. Will the Spiders agree to the plan? Meanwhile, a multi-trillionaire named Battera has been buying up copies of the super-rare video game Greed Island, which may contain clues about Gon's father's whereabouts. More importantly, Battera has been hiring...
10) Crimson hero: 3
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Former star setter Tomoyo joins the team and the team is finally recognized by Crimson Field High School. Nobara fails to notice that her team is falling apart. Plus, she must find the money to pay for her uniform and club dues. She may have to either swallow her pride or give up on her dream.
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"Gon and Killua are so incompetent at fighting the monsters on Greed Island that a Hunter named Biscuit has taken pity and offered to coach them in the use of their Nen powers. But the clock is ticking, for a violent player known as 'the Bomber' has a plan to get his hands on all but ten of the item cards in one fell swoop."--Publisher's web site.
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"Gon and friends are settling into Greed Island and slowly beginning to understand the strange mechanics of this 'video game' world. They gain enough clues from the NPC townspeople to finally get their quest: They must drive Razor and the 14 Devils out of town by beating them at sporting events. The first event--dodge ball! Except in this game if you don't dodge--you die!!"--Publisher's web site.
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Welcome to the country of NGL (Neo-Green Life), a unique place led by an eco-group that's totally against any kind of technology! No metal, synthetic material or modern tools are allowed, and death is considered "nature's will." But a secret and powerful drug cartel operates within the country, and when the queen of a colony of huge insects eats the cartel thugs, her offspring begin to exhibit unnatural signs of aggression! When Gon and friends arrive...
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Battera hires Gon and Killua to play Greed Island for him, but upon entering the game, they stumble upon the game's dark secret: it's not just a game--it has real-life consequences that can mean life or death for the players. And, before long, the Spiders enter the game too.
20) Beyblade: Vol. 7
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Tyson's Dragoon is stronger than ever after its Magnecore combines with Tyson's passion for beyblading. Then, Tyson faces off against the Saint Shields, with Ray and Max by his side, Ray's bitbeast, the White Tiger, is lost and they go on a quest to retrieve it.