Black Cat, Vol. 17 (Black Cat (Viz)) [Paperback]

Kentaro Yabuki (Author, Illustrator)

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Series: Black Cat (Viz) | Publication Date: November 4, 2008

Train Heartnet, also known as "Black Cat," was an infamous assassin for a secret organization called Chronos...until he abandoned that cold-blooded existence to live on his own terms as an easygoing bounty hunter. But is Train's past as far behind him as he thinks?

The final stage of the battle begins! Now that Train and the Sweepers have reached Creed's hideout, there is no turning back. But for Train, it's not about avenging Saya's death anymore. He is risking his life to capture Creed as a member of the Sweeper Alliance.

Train Heartnet, also known as "Black Cat," was an infamous assassin for a secret organization called Chronos...until he abandoned that cold-blooded existence to live on his own terms as an easygoing bounty hunter. But is Train's past as far behind him as he thinks?

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About the Author

Kentaro Yabuki made his manga debut with Yamato Gensouki, a short series about a young empress destined to unite the warring states of ancient Japan and the boy sworn to protect her. His next series, Black Cat, commenced serialization in the pages of Weekly Shonen Jump in 2000 and quickly developed a loyal fan following. Black Cat has also become an animated TV series, first hitting Japan's airwaves in the fall of 2005.

Product Details

• Paperback: 210 pages
• Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; Original edition (November 4, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 142151608X
• ISBN-13: 978-1421516080
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #303,996 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #37 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Comics & Graphic Novels > Manga > Mystery

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5.0 out of 5 stars Another magnificent work, December 17, 2009

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This review is from: Black Cat, Vol. 17 (Black Cat (Viz)) (Paperback)

If you have read Black Cat up to this point you know the basic story line. Train Heartnet, fellow sweeper Sven, and the bioweapon Eve continue their story. In this volume they are still on the island Creed controls as head of the Apostles of the Star. Train fights with the Taoist Shiki and we see what the cat's claws are really made of. We also see the end of the fight between River and the creepy bug man that he has been up in charge of. In the typical fashion of Black Cat, the group wins and goes off to fight a newer and stronger enemy. The character development contiues to shine as we see Eve coming through even more. She has the heart of a true sweeper, wishing to help and not destroy. A very cute and touching moment for the series.
By the end, Sven has split off and left Eve in the care of Train. They come upon a strange room that seems to look like they have fallen into a desert. If all is correct it has to be the work of that crazy doctor. It ends with a shot of Train's favorite fan, Kyoko, calling out to "Master Black." So if you liked the previous 16 books you're going to like this one. If not, why are you reading this? Either way, it's a good installment that will lead us onto only a few more books before the series ends at number 20.