FAIRY TAIL'S DEEPEST SECRET
After Fairy Tail's revival, Natsu and his friends learn the reason behind the guild's disbandment and Makarov's disappearance. In order to protect this beloved family of his, Makarov had set out on a journey to the Albareth Empire, where mighty magical forces rule and where he vanished without a trace. Now, Erza must call together a group of special wizards for a secret mission­ to rescue Makarov! However, their path is blocked by the Twelve Shields guarding its emperor: A terrifying unit of super-powered wizards called Spriggan 12. What's more, in the heart of it all lays Fairy Tail's most hidden secret…!

HIRO MASHIMA was born May 3, 1977, in the Nagano prefecture. His series Rave Master has made him one of the most popular manga artists in America. Fairy Tail, currently being serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine, is his latest creation.