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Y: The Last Man (Single Issues)
Series · 23
books · 1999-2008

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#1

Y

The Last Man #1

2002

"Unmanned (Part I of V)" Written by Brian K. Vaughan (Lost, EX MACHINA), this is the saga of Yorick Brown - the only human survivor of a planet-wide plague that instantly kills every mammal with a Y chromosome. Accompanied by his pet monkey, Yorick searches for his lost love...and the answer to why he's the last man on earth.
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#2

Y

The Last Man #2

2002

When a mysterious plague kills all male life on the planet, what do women do with the billions of corpses? Yorick Brown discovers the horrific answer as he travels to Washington in search of his Congresswoman mother. And which unexpected female has just been named President of the United States?
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#8

Y

The Last Man #8

2003

In the mysterious town of Marrisville, the last man on Earth may have finally found true romance. Unfortunately for Yorick, it's not with his beloved girlfriend, who's still trapped on the other side of the planet! Elsewhere, Agent 355 reveals a shocking secret…
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#24

Y

The Last Man #24

2004

Yorick arrives at a church to meet the caretaker, a former flight attendant coincidentally named Beth. Feeling confessional, the pair bare their souls and confess their various "sins"...and then some!
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#27

Y

The Last Man, #27

2004

Part 1 of the 5-part "Ring of Truth"! At long last, Yorick, 355 and Dr. Mann make their way to San Francisco to find out what caused the plague. But Yorick's unbalanced sister and the mysterious Setauket Ring have also made their way west—and they all have plans for the last man on earth!
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#28

Y

The Last Man #28

2004

As Yorick fights for his life, Dr. Mann and Agent 355 attempt to figure out why he survived the plague and whether the mystical Amulet of Helene played any role.
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#30

Y

The Last Man, #30

2005

It's a dysfunctional family reunion when Yorick is reunited with his sister Hero. Will they continue their deadly rivalry—or has the ex-Amazon seen the error of her vicious ways? Plus, a mysterious ninja, a monkey and a shocking revelation that'll turn the series on its ear!
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#31

Y

The Last Man #31

2006

"Ring of Truth" reaches a shocking conclusion! Just when Dr. Mann finally discovers the answer to how Yorick and Ampersand survived the mysterious plague, an unforeseen adversary swoops in and steals a major key to the possible cure. But could the thief be working for someone close to the trio?
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#32

Y

The Last Man 32

1999

Finally leaving the United States, Yorick and his companions begin an important quest for a missing friend. Yorick joins a ragtag band of female sailors on a thrilling voyage overseas, but what dangerous new threat lurks deep beneath the Pacific?
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#35

Y

The Last Man #35

2005

Written by Brian K. Vaughan. Illustrated by Goran Sudzuka. Mature Readers The explosive conclusion of the 4-part "Girl on Girl." The good ship Whale makes its final stand against the crew's heavily-armed pursuers, and countless women meet a watery grave. Will any of Yorick's companions survive? Plus, a woman from Yorick's past makes a startling reappearance.
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#36

Y

The Last Man #36

2005

Series co-creator Pia Guerra returns for a special stand-alone issue that finally reveals the whole story behind Yorick Brown's long-lost true love, Beth Deville. As Yorick risks his life to travel halfway around the world in search of this alluring young woman, Beth must survive her own trial by fire.
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#37

Y

The Last Man #37

2005

At long last Yorick and his companions finally reach Australia in the first part of a new arc titled "Paper Dolls." However, as he begins his search for Beth, the last man encounters a dangerous and unexpected new adversary!
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#38

Y

The Last Man #38

2005

Brian K. Vaughan's award-winning series continues in "Paper Dolls" Part 2! A journalist threatens to expose Yorick Brown's existence to the world, a move that could easily destroy Yorick's chances of ever finding his finance Beth!
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#42

Y

The Last Man #42

2006

Explore the past, present and future of Ampersand, the long-lost pet of the last man on earth! How did this male monkey end up with Yorick Brown, and where has the animal been since he was kidnapped by a mysterious Japanese assassin?
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#43

Y

The Last Man #43

2006

Beginning the all-new arc, "Kimono Dragons!" The last man and his companions finally reach Japan in search of Ampersand, Yorick's long-lost pet and the key to mankind's return. They're one step closer to learning who or what killed all the other males, but how many of Yorick's friends will live to hear the answer?
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#44

Y

The Last Man #44

2002

Hot on the trail of Ampersand the monkey, Agent 355 and Yorick make a startling discovery in Tokyo, while Dr. Mann and her new girlfriend are confronted by a very unexpected figure from the doctor's past. "Kimono Dragons" Part 2!
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#48

Y

The Last Man #48

2006

After last issue's origin of Dr. Mann, this issue takes a look at the "secret origin" and untold story behind former Israeli Defense Forces leader Alter Tse'elon. What drives this female soldier's hunt for the last man on Earth, and what will Alter find that could mean the end of Yorick Brown?
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#49

Y

The Last Man #49

2006

"Motherland" part 1! Beginning an all-new story arc that sees Yorick Brown and Agent 355 preparing for their ultimate quest to reunite the last man with Beth, and Dr. Mann traveling to China to finally find the person—or people—responsible for the global gendercide.
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#51

Y

The Last Man #51

2006

With the long-awaited revelation of who or what caused the plague that killed every man except for Yorick Brown, will new life be created or old ones snuffed out? "Motherland" part 3.
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#55

Y

The Last Man #55

2007

"Whys and Wherefores" part 1, the final arc of the series begins here! Boarding the Trans-Siberian railroad for France, Agent 355 escorts Yorick Brown on the last leg of his quest to find his one true love.
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#57

Y

The Last Man (2002-2008) #57

2007

Yorick Brown has been searching for his lost love for years. Now as the series races toward its conclusion on the dangerous streets of Paris, will the last man finally enjoy a long-awaited reunion? 'Whys and Wherefores' part 3.
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#58

Y

The Last Man (2002-2008) #58

2007

Only three issues left before the explosive, emotional and exciting conclusion to Y: THE LAST MAN. And as the series itself draws to a close, so does Yorick Brown's journey of love. 'Whys and Wherefores' part 4.
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#60

Y

The Last Man (2002-2008) #60

2008

Series finale! It's the dramatic conclusion you've been waiting for as Yorick Brown and company reach the end of their journey in this very special double-sized issue!

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