Full Metal Panic! Short Stories: Volumes 4-6 Collector's Edition

Proven appeal of subject: First printing of Full Metal Panic: Collector’s Edition 2 sold out at wholesale in four months and spurred a sell-out of Collector’s Edition 1, sending both into reprints! Four unique anime adaptations (plus a series of compilation movies) have been made, granting the franchise long-term visibility within fandom. Two manga adaptations were previously published in the early 2000’s. Genre staying power: A blockbuster action adventure series, the Full Metal Panic! short stories ramp up the fish-out-of-water comedy to 11! The serialised storytelling also encourages returning for the next volume! Artwork: Multiple full-page illustrations (including color frontmatter) add extra value and provide crossover appeal with the manga buying audience.