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R. O. D.: Read or Die #3 cover
Cover: Shutaro Yamada

R. O. D.: Read or Die #3

Jul 2006 · Viz · 9.99 USD; 13.95 CAD · Manga
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This third volume of the R.O.D.: Read or Die series continues the adventures of Yomiko Readman, a 'paper master' who can manipulate paper into powerful weapons, as she faces new threats to the world's literary treasures. Collecting the final chapters of the original manga storyline, this volume brings Yomiko's battle against the sinister I-Jin to a climactic conclusion, blending action, bibliophilia, and espionage in a uniquely quirky style.

In "Volume Three, Episode One," Yomiko finds herself suddenly under attack by Ridley Wan, reigniting a past rivalry that runs deep. Flashbacks reveal the origins of the tense triangle between Yomiko, Donnie, and Ridley during their intense competition to become The Paper for the British Library Association. Written by Hideyuki Kurata and Steve Bellati, with art by Shutaro Yamada, this issue blends sharp tension with emotional weight, all rendered in Yamada’s distinctive style—both interior and on the cover, which he also penciled and inked.

Contains 7 stories
Volume Three, Episode One
24 pp · Spy
Yomiko ReadmanNenene SumiregawaWendy Earhart [as Wendy Mifune]Donnie NakajimaAmahisha Iraka
Volume Three, Episode Two
24 pp · Spy
Yomiko ReadmanNenene SumiregawaWendy Earhart [as Wendy Mifune]Donnie NakajimaAmahisha IrakaDrake AndersonHaradaKazuto

In "Volume Three, Episode Two" of R. O. D.: Read or Die, as the A-level students gear up for a decisive clash with their B-level counterparts, the B-level students are thrown into turmoil upon learning the truth about Yomiko’s connection to Donnie—forcing them to confront loyalty, trust, and the weight of hidden ties.

Volume Three, Episode Three
32 pp · Spy
Yomiko ReadmanDonnie NakajimaRidley WanDirector Joker

In "Volume Three, Episode Three," Yomiko finds herself suddenly targeted in a deadly confrontation with Ridley Wan, reigniting a past that still burns. Flashbacks reveal the tense rivalry between Ridley and Donnie, both vying to become The Paper for the British Library Association—setting the stage for a conflict that still echoes in the present.

Volume Three, Episode Four
32 pp · Spy
Yomiko ReadmanDonnie NakajimaRidley WanDirector Joker

In "Volume Three, Episode Four," Ridley's past unfolds in a haunting flashback, revealing the weight of his choices as a contract assassin for the British Library Association and the deep rift he carries over a crime he believes Yomiko is responsible for. The story delves into his unraveling, painting a tense, introspective portrait of a man haunted by duty and guilt.

Volume Three, Episode Five
32 pp · Spy
Yomiko ReadmanDonnie NakajimaRidley WanDirector Joker

In "Volume Three, Episode Five" of R. O. D.: Read or Die, Ridley is captured by the Hermit Reader Guild, forcing him to confront the shocking truth that Donnie was a double agent. With his loyalty tested and his vendetta against Yomiko reignited, Ridley must decide how far he’ll go to settle old scores.

Volume Three, Episode Six
32 pp · Spy
Yomiko ReadmanNenene SumiregawaWendy Earhart [as Wendy Mifune]Amahisha IrakaDrake AndersonHaradaKazutoRidley WanDirector Joker

In "Volume Three, Episode Six" from R. O. D.: Read or Die #3, Ridley uses his paper-bending powers to lift the hidden underground library above the academy’s surface, shifting the battlefield in unexpected ways. As the A-level students launch their assault on the B-level students, tensions rise in a moment that redefines the rules of the game.

Volume Three, Episode Seven
32 pp · Spy
Yomiko ReadmanNenene SumiregawaWendy Earhart [as Wendy Mifune]Donnie NakajimaAmahisha IrakaDrake AndersonHaradaKazutoRidley WanDirector JokerMr. Gentleman

In "Volume Three, Episode Seven" of *R. O. D.: Read or Die*, Yomiko is shattered when she learns the truth about Ridley’s deception—Donnie was never who she believed. With the underground library’s B-level students in imminent danger, Ridley’s sinister plan begins to unfold. Meanwhile, Director Joker watches from the shadows, his own intentions veiled but clearly shifting.

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Full credits

artist, inker Shutaro Yamada
letterer Mark McMurray
cover pencils, inks Shutaro Yamada

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