The Color of the End: Mission in the Apocalypse, Vol. 2

Name: The Color of the End: Mission in the Apocalypse, Vol. 2
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9798855406887
Price: 29.99 NZD
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By John Neal and Madeleine Jose and Haruo Iwamune

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The Color of the End: Mission in the Apocalypse, Vol. 2 is a post-apocalyptic sci-fi manga following a lone survivor who adventures through the remnants of society and occasionally encounters other individuals.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798855406887

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 July 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Yen Press

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 228g

Pages: 196

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