Shueisha "Ribon Comic" April 1969 Issue Includes early works by Jun Morita, and Miwako Matsuo and Pario, whose works are rarely reprinted. Also features early works by Yumiko Igarashi, who later achieved great success with "Candy Candy," and early works by Yuko Yamamoto, who gained popularity with "Miki and Apple Pie." This is a substantial read, but it is a flawed item. Please be sure to read the section marked with asterisks below. "Ribon Comic," which began publication in 1969, initially featured only one serialization, "The Cheerful Transfer Student" by Pario, who was very popular for "5-nen Hibari-gumi." The rest of the magazine was filled with one-shot stories by established artists active in "Ribon." However, as the magazine began to actively feature works by talented new artists who debuted in the Ribon New Manga Award, such as Yukari Ichijo (2nd place, 1st competition), Mitsuki Yuzuki (same, honorable mention), and Jun Morita (same, honorable mention), a new wave emerged in the shojo manga world. With an adventurous editorial approach centered on new artists, the magazine moved beyond typical themes of mother-child relationships, friendships among elementary school students, innocent first crushes on boys in class, and comedies about foreign girls. It began to depict themes beyond simple happiness and brightness in love, exploring struggles and conflicts, as well as complex themes like incest, double suicide, adult love, and societal constraints, sometimes incorporating illustrative techniques. Later, Ryoko Yamagishi, Minori Kimura, Kei Nogami, Asako Shiomi, Hatsumi Chiaki, Yumiko Tabuchi, Nanae Sasaya, and Yoshiko Tsuchida joined. In March 1971, it merged with "Ribon" and ceased publication. Subsequently, "Ribon" continued to feature the artists from the Ribon Comic Group, particularly making Yukari Ichijo a flagship artist, and expanded its readership from junior high school students to high school and university students, and for a time, even male students. Featured Manga: Miwako Matsuo: "Towards Tomorrow" Jun Morita: "Mina and Lina" Pario: "The Cheerful Transfer Student" Kenichiro Suzuhara: "Yukai na Carol" (Complete Edition) Yumiko Igarashi: "Blue Flying Clouds" Yuko Yamamoto: "White Valentine" Aki Matsuda: "Romance Special" Hisako Izumi: "Footprints of Spring" Shigeru Kiyama: "Sunset Troika" Fujio Akatsuka / Tokuo Yokota: "Henna Ko-chan" Yukko Sadahara: "Tokotoko Toko-chan" *** This is a flawed item. Please read the following carefully. *** The cover is missing. Of the color gravure pages, only parts of the "Vienna Boys' Choir Bromide" and "Group Sounds Desk Album" remain. Everything else can be enjoyed without issue, and the condition is good with minimal ink bleed-through. *** This is a flawed item. Please read the above carefully. *** For fans of Showa-era shojo manga, how about this?