Real, Vol. 12

From Viz Media. Eisner Award-nominated creator Takehiko Inoue creates adramatic tale of triumph over adversity that has sold over 12 million copiesworldwide. This is the story of three young men whose lives are profoundlychanged by their involvement with wheelchair basketball. Real is a tale oftriumph over adversity told in the unmatched illustrative style of one ofJapan's most popular and talented creators, Takehiko Inoue (Slam Dunk,Vagabond). The series' main characters, three young men in their late teens,have one thing in common — their love of basketball. As they experienceharrowing personal tragedies, their love for the sport provides an unexpectedlifeline and a path to redemption. Togawa's pursuit of excellence takes him to awheelchair basketball camp, where he discovers major deficiencies in hisfundamentals in the areas of teamwork and leadership. While his fierce drive forindividual competition has carried him this far, will it now be a hindrance?Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for teen plus audiences.