Terra Formars Vol 18

A year has passed since the survivors of the Annex mission to Mars returned to Earth. But the war with the Terraformars is far from over! The struggle continues in secret, deep beneath the streets of Tokyo. Akari, now working for a private security firm, looks for dangerous new ways to seek out and destroy the Terraformars before the world is overwhelmed by the alien cockroaches from Mars! -- VIZ Media

As Ivan closes in on the alien leader, the Invoker, the Terraformar army attacks in full force. Elsewhere, Shokichi and Akari square off in a final confrontation to settle things between them. Now the fate and pride of the human race rests on the shoulders of those who have sacrificed their own humanity to be its defenders. When faced with an unimaginable enemy, what will they do if their inhuman strength can’t save them? -- VIZ Media

After humanity’s first manned mission to the Red Planet was lost, a second expedition arrives. The explorers prepare to exterminate the cockroaches that were used to transform the Martian environment, but are shocked to discover that the insects have mutated into giant, aggressive humanoids with one overriding goal—exterminate the humans! However, this crew of explorers has each undergone the “Bugs Procedure,” terrifying experimental surgery designed to make them more than human... -- VIZ Media

Shocked by the actions of the Terraformars hiding on Earth, Akari and the members of Ichi Security are more determined than ever to root them out. Tracking down leads points them to an unexpected hideout and the true identity of the enemy mastermind. The forces opposing them now may be more than they can handle on their own... -- VIZ Media

The members if Ichi Security and the SPACIALS continue their deadly fight on the artificial island in an attempt to rescue the human hostages of the Terraformars. But the human traitors' incredible technology closes in on Akari and Michelle as they make their escape. In the confusion, Hongo launches a suicidal attack that brings him face-to-face with a mysterious warrior who knows a terrible secret about the coming apocalyptic battle for Earth! -- VIZ Media

Thailand, twenty years after the ill-fated Bugs 2 mission. Two American U-NASA agents arrive to find Akari Hizamaru, a “child born after the procedure,” and recruit him for Annex 1, a new mission to Mars. The purpose of Annex 1 is to research the origins of a new disease that is ravaging the earth. But the reasons why U-NASA would need the incredible powers that Hizamaru possesses are still a closely guarded secret. Once again, humanity launches an expedition to Mars that has frightening implications for the future. -- VIZ Media

The Frontier Spirit, a rescue ship from Earth, has finally arrived and the search team sets about trying to pick up survivors from the Annex expedition. Yet even now, secret agendas come into play and there seems to be no end to the treachery. When the truth comes out, two comrades will have to face it and each other for survival! -- VIZ Media

Keiji Onizuka and Team 1 are fighting as hard as they can, but the Terraformars use a clever stratagem to put them in a tight spot. Running low on their serum, the members of Team 1 may be finished unless Akari and Michelle can bail them out. But will engaging the new Terraformar cause Akari to lose himself completely? Meanwhile, Asimov’s team goes into the pyramids, where they find the first transmitter whose signal was lost. How did it get there, and what does it say about what the Terraformars may be planning? -- VIZ Media