MAR, Vol. 13 (v. 13) [Paperback]

Nobuyuki Anzai (Author)

Book Description

Series: Mar | Publication Date: May 15, 2007

Let the final battle of the War Games commence! As the members of Team Mar go into battle, each must defeat the chess opponent that stands before them in addition to overcoming their own personal demons. Insecure Jack must prove once and for all that he is worthy of his father's memory. Alviss struggles with the dark allure of immortality, while he must fight Rolan, the only opponent he's lost to in these games. And things really get going when Dorothy takes on an opponent unlike any she's faced before. Meanwhile, Alan is shocked to discover that he must battle an old childhood friend!

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About the Author

Nobuyuki Anzai's Flame of Recca first appeared in 1995 in the prestigious Japanese magazine Shonen Sunday. Also the author of R Princess.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; 1 edition (May 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1421511541
• ISBN-13: 978-1421511542
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #732,497 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars FINAL ROUND, June 15, 2007

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Sesho "www.sesho.libsyn.com" (Pasadena, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: MAR, Vol. 13 (v. 13) (Paperback)

The final round of the War Games start with Jack stepping up to the plate first against Weasel, an old guy with powers over plants very similar to Jack. In addition, he was the one that defeated Jack's dad in the last War Games. Weasel believes that defeating Jack will be just as easy. Alviss has a rematch with the effeminate Rolan, the only Chess Piece that defeated him in an earlier round. Even though Rolan is slavishly devoted to Phantom, he is still a deadly fighter. Dorothy must battle against Chimera, who uses a "Ghost Arm" that transforms her body into a living weapon. Finally, Alan duels with Halloween, who happens to be an old childhood friend.

All of the battles in Mar usually have an element to them that make them a bit more personal than most battle manga tournaments. The War Games have been a parade of revealed relationships and secret identities and connections. Even characters that aren't related usually have something in common such as Alviss' and Rolan's obsessions with Phantom, albeit for different reasons. Alviss wants to kill Phantom and reclaim his humanity, while Rolan owes his life to Phantom and wants to become a zombie like him. Compared to other volumes in the series, Volume 13 wasn't quite up to snuff, but still an entertaining read.