The horrors of the Ishbalan campaign occurred years before Ed became a state alchemist, and had deadly repercussions, which set the tone for the complicated dealings of present-day state politics. Lieutenant Hawkeye reluctantly tells Ed all the dread details of the role Colonel Mustang and the other state alchemists played in this tragic event.

"All of Rin's friends have done their best to hold off the deadly Impure King so Rin can confront it. Now it's entirely up to Rin to finish off the gigantic demon. Although Rin has finally drawn the Koma sword and found his confidence, that alone may not be enough to defeat the Impure King! And Yukio's battle with the possessed Saburota Todo may have awakened something dark deep within him" -- from publisher's web site. The breakout manga and animation...

This volume starts off with an immortal Wolf-Man with a demon eye being broken out of the witch jail by Medusa. It is the start of an experiment to test Maka and Soul. Meanwhile, Maka asks Dr. Stein for special training so she can become strong. He agrees, but tells her it is very dangerous. She and Soul could end up never being able to get their soul wavelengths to match up ever again. Maka decides to do it anyway. She and Soul argue over it. Maka...

Dragon slayers Natsu and Gajeel try to put their differences aside in order to stop Laxus from causing death and destruction in Magnolia.

"Crystal is well into her journey to fill Professor Oak's latest Pokédex when she meets the legendary Pokémon Suicune. Will she be the Trainer who finally captures it? And whatever happened to the missing Gold and Silver? Will they ever be found?"--P. [4] of cover.