Gin Tama, Vol. 17

Biographical Note:
Hideaki Sorachi was born on May 25, 1979, and grew up in Hokkaido, Japan. His ongoing series, Gin Tama, became a huge hit when it began running in the pages of Japan's Weekly Shonen Jump in 2004. A Gin Tama animated series followed soon after, premiering on Japanese TV in April 2006. Sorachi made his manga debut with the one-shot story Dandelion, which is included in volume 1 of the Gin Tama graphic novels.

Marc Notes:
Translation of: Gintama.; First published in Japan in 2003 by Shueisha Inc., Tokyo--T.p. verso.; This book reads from right to left--P. [4] of cover.; Gin's top 5 list of things to look for when hiring a maid: 1. Alien robot head? Attached! 2. King-sized pooper scooper? Check! 3. Mad scientist to keep mechanical maid army running? Check! 4. Main battle tank gassed up? Check! 5. Extra-manly moustache? Check! What?!--p. [4] of cover.; Ages 16 and up.; Rated T+ for older teen--P. [4] of cover.; Translated from the Japanese.