Comic books in 'Manga'

b&w. Cover price $3.00.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

B&W with color cover. Cardstock cover. Cover price $5.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $14.00

1st printing. Written, art, and cover by Colleen Doran. In Manga Pro Superstar Workshop, legendary creator Colleen Doran gives readers a brief introduction to what Original English Language (OEL) manga is, then covers how to develop stories in a Japanese manga style versus comics or graphic novels, while using tools manga artists use for professional results! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, Text, with color illustrations. Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

1st printing.

By Craig Rousseau.

Manga is a form of Japanese narrative art that has grown over the centuries to become a global phenomenon in the post-World War II era. Initially referring to graphic novels and comics, manga has expanded beyond its original forms to include animation, fashion, and new media. Arranged into six thematic chapters, each opening with an essay, followed by interviews and art selections, this revealing study traces the origins of manga and explores its role in society, and its appearance in different media, from video games to street art, as well as its growing international reach.

The voices of manga artists and editors are reflected throughout the book, along with critical analysis by leading scholars.

Hardcover, 320 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $39.95.

1st printing. Based on the story by William Shakespeare. Adapted by Richard Appignanesi. Art by Kate Brown. In one of Shakespeare's funniest, most enduring stories, meddling fairies create unexpected love triangles among a group of teenagers. Hermia is in love with Lysander. Demetrius is in love with Hermia. Helena is in love with Demetrius. Add to the mix Puck, a fairy with a powerful love potion, and chaos is sure to follow. Now everyone's in love with Helena, Hermia is hopping mad, and the fairy queen Titania is in love with a man with a donkey's head! Using the style and visual language of manga, Kate Brown transforms Shakespeare's world into something new and vibrant. It's the perfect introduction to Shakespeare's work for reluctant readers and manga fans alike. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

1st printing. Based on the story by William Shakespeare. Adapted by Richard Appignanesi. Art by Emmas Vieceli. Hamlet is one of Shakespeare's most well-known plays, and this exciting manga re-telling provides young readers an innovative introduction to "the melancholy Dane." Hamlet is the typical angst-ridden teen - he doesn't know how to deal with his responsibilities, how to treat his girlfriend, or how to react to his father's death. He has no one to trust, and he even acts crazy so adults will leave him alone. Manga fans - and kids who find Shakespeare intimidating - will be drawn to the style and action of the Manga Shakespeare series, learning that required reading doesn't have to be boring. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 196 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

2nd and later printings. Based on the story by William Shakespeare. Adapted by Richard Appignanesi. Art by Emmas Vieceli. Hamlet is one of Shakespeare's most well-known plays, and this exciting manga re-telling provides young readers an innovative introduction to "the melancholy Dane." Hamlet is the typical angst-ridden teen - he doesn't know how to deal with his responsibilities, how to treat his girlfriend, or how to react to his father's death. He has no one to trust, and he even acts crazy so adults will leave him alone. Manga fans - and kids who find Shakespeare intimidating - will be drawn to the style and action of the Manga Shakespeare series, learning that required reading doesn't have to be boring. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 196 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

1st printing. Based on the story by William Shakespeare. Adapted by Richard Appignanesi. Art by Robert Deas. "Double double, toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble!" So say the eerie trio of witches in Shakespeare's Macbeth, a story full of ghosts, witches, bloody ambition, and nonstop action. After Macbeth hears the witches' prophecy that he will be Scotland's king, he will stop at nothing to make it so. Vividly adapted using Shakespeare's own words in the fast-paced and immediate style of manga, Macbeth is the perfect addition to the Manga Shakespeare series - ideal for students and manga fans alike. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

1st printing. Based on the story by William Shakespeare. Art by Faye Yong. The Merchant of Venice, one of the Bard's most enduring plays, explores themes of forgiveness, prejudice, and fairness, all of which remain vital topics today. In the Manga Shakespeare version, the setting and themes of the play take on new meaning as adapted by the artists guiding the series. Whether readers are fans of the Bard or of manga, this is a story that will captivate and engage, even after four hundred years. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.95.

1st printing. Based on the story by William Shakespeare. Adapted by Richard Appignanesi. Art by Paul Duffield. Shipwrecks, long-lost families, and a powerful magician make Shakespeare's masterpiece perfect for the Manga Shakespeare line. Miranda and her father, Prospero, have been on an isolated island for twelve years. When the survivors of a shipwreck land on the island - thanks to Prospero's magical machinations - they're drawn into a web of coincidences, love at first sight, and old grievances that only Prospero's forgiveness can remedy. Full of tricks and intrigue and ingeniously adapted into the manga form, The Tempest is a rollicking read for both Shakespeare aficionados and those coming to him for the first time. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

1st printing. Based on the story by William Shakespeare. Art by Richard Appignanesi. A comedy of mistaken identity and thwarted love, Twelfth Night is one of Shakespeare's most beloved plays. When Viola finds herself shipwrecked, she pretends to be a male servant and falls in love with Duke Orsino. The Manga Shakespeare adaptation, hwich incorporates fresh ideas and thoughtful settings, will introduce the classic play to a new audience. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.95.

Add to cart Fine $3.00

Add to cart Fine $3.00

Regular Edition Manga Shi Wizard 1/2 Edition. Certificate of Authenticity.

Limited Edition Manga Shi Wizard 1/2 Edition. Certificate of Authenticity.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

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Cover by Jason Orfalas & Nelson Asencio. Flipbook with Shi Heaven and Earth Sneak Attack Edition. Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $4.00

Add to cart Very Fine $4.00

Cover by William Tucci. Flipbook with Shi Heaven and Earth Sneak Attack Edition. Cover price $2.95.

Limited Edition Black and White comic sporting Japanese cover text, available only in Japan and through Crusade Collectibles.

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Add to cart VF- 7.5 $7.49

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Manga Shi Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Add to cart FN/VF 7.0 $7.00

Add to cart FN/VF 7.0 $7.00

Manga Shi Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

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Standard cover by Asencio. The shiseiji tracks Ana Ishikawa, hoping to take her life for his father Arashi in this 27-page tale. Script by Brian David-Marshall, pencils by Nelson Asencio, inks by Jimmy Palmiotti with Ken Branch. Cover price $2.95.

Dynamic Forces signed edition with certificate of authenticity. Signed by William Tucci, Nelson, and Jimmy Palmiotti.

Variant cover by Tucci. The shiseiji tracks Ana Ishikawa, hoping to take her life for his father Arashi in this 27-page tale. Script by Brian David-Marshall, pencils by Nelson Asencio, inks by Jimmy Palmiotti with Ken Branch. Cover price $2.95.

1st printing.

By by Paul Gravett.

This lavishly illustrated volume presents an accessible and entertaining introduction to the development and diversity of manga from the 1940s to the present.

It features striking graphics and extracts form a wide range of manga, covering as such themes as: the specific attributes of manga in relation to American and European comics; the life and career of Osamu Tezuka, creator of Astro Boy and originator of story manga; boys comics from the 1960s to the present; the genre of girls' and women's comics; the darker, more realistic themes of gekiga violent samurai, disturbing horror, and apocalyptic science fiction; issues of censorship and protest; and manga's role as a major Japanese export and global influence.

Softcover, 9 1/21-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $24.95.

English Text - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Drawing Manga for Beginningers!" This is the first volume in a new series of tutorial manga books that not only teach drawing techniques, but also how to properly use the materials commonly used within the field. Softcover, 80 pages, B&W. NOTE: All text is in English. Cover price $12.99.

English Text - Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Drawing Manga for Advanced Learners!" This second volume of a new line of tutorial manga books not only shows you drawing techniques, but also how to use the various art materials they sell, like manuscript paper, pens, pen tips, screens, and markers. English text. Contains updated pages and a dustjacket. Softcover, 80 pages, B&W. NOTE: All text is in English. Cover price $12.99.

English Text - Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Robot Designe Techniques for Beginners!" Softcover, 80 pages, B&W. NOTE: All text is in English. Cover price $12.99.

English Text - Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Character Design for Beginners!" Manga Techniques offers design techniques for beginners. This book with jacket shows you how to design, detail, and render manga and anime c haracter s. Unlike other books that feature minimum Japanese text and illustrated pictures, Manga Techniques features An excellent book for artists starting out in the field of manga! Softcover, 80 pages, B&W. NOTE: All text is in English. Cover price $12.99.

English Text - Volume 5 - 1st printing. "How to Draw Japanese Manga!" The newest volume in the popular Manga Techniques line is here! This volume focuses on constructing stories for your manga, touching on all facets of manga storytelling and not simply a book that shows you how to draw a "pretty splash page". Published by Deleter, the famous maker of manga art supplies. Softcover, 80 pages, B&W. NOTE: All text is in English. Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Fine $5.99

Add to cart Fine $5.99

English Text - Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Tone Techniques for Beginners!" The newest volume in the popular Manga Techniques line is here! This volume focuses on use of Tone Sheets, and is the perfect companion to this month's Deleter Beginner Tone Sets! Published by Deleter, the famous maker of manga art supplies. Softcover, 80 pages, B&W. NOTE: All text is in English. Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Very Good $3.99

English Text - Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Creating Characters for Games!" The newest volume in the popular Manga Techniques line is here! This volume focuses on constructing game character designs for your manga, touching on all facets of manga storytelling and how to use various manga art tools. Softcover, 80 pages, B&W. NOTE: All text is in English. Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $9.00

1st printing. By Jason Thompson. This indispensable companion and handy reference guide to manga features extensive reviews and information on more than 900 different manga series, complete with background and stories, as well as profiles on important and prolific manga artists and creators including CLAMP, Osamu Tezuka, and Rumiko Takahashi. Softcover, 6-in. x 9 1/2-in., 556 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

2nd and later printings. By Jason Thompson. This indispensable companion and handy reference guide to manga features extensive reviews and information on more than 900 different manga series, complete with background and stories, as well as profiles on important and prolific manga artists and creators including CLAMP, Osamu Tezuka, and Rumiko Takahashi. Softcover, 6-in. x 9 1/2-in., 556 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

Background Collection Workbook: Tokyo Sites. How-to book on drawing city backgrounds. Enhance your manga with amazing backgrounds, courtesy of the masters at the Manga University/I-C! Volume 1 is devoted to designing realistic backgrounds based on the futuristic Tokyo cityscape. Each volume features 16 professional-quality, copyright-free background illustrations that artists are encouraged to study, trace, photocopy or cut out and use in their own manga! English language. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Background Collection Workbook: Japanese Neighborhoods. How-to book on drawing backgrounds. Enhance your manga with amazing backgrounds, courtesy of the masters at the Manga University/I-C! Volume 3 is dedicated to Japanese neighborhoods. Each volume features 16 professional-quality, copyright-free background illustrations that artists are encouraged to study, trace, photocopy or cut out and use in their own manga! English language. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Tokyo Sites!" Enhance your manga with amazing backgrounds, courtesy of the masters at the Manga University/I-C! Volume 1 is devoted to designing realistic backgrounds based on the futuristic Tokyo cityscape. Each volume features 16 professional-quality, copyright-free background illustrations that artists are encouraged to study, trace, photocopy or cut out and use in their own manga! Softcover (Saddle Stitched/Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 50 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Enhance your manga with amazing backgrounds, courtesy of the masters at the Manga University/I-C! Volume 2 is devoted to High-Rises and City Streets. Each volume features 16 professional-quality, copyright-free background illustrations that artists are encouraged to study, trace, photocopy or cut out and use in their own manga! Softcover (Saddle Stitched/Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 50 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Add to cart Very Good $3.20

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Japanese Neighborhoods!" Enhance your manga with amazing backgrounds, courtesy of the masters at the Manga University/I-C! Volume 3 is dedicated to Japanese Neighborhoods. Each volume features 16 professional-quality, copyright-free background illustrations that artists are encouraged to study, trace, photocopy or cut out and use in their own manga! Softcover (Saddle Stitched/Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 50 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

English text - 1st printing. Have you ever wondered how a Japanese schoolgirl spends her mornings, afternoons and evenings? Well, here's your chance to find out! Costume Collection: A Day in the Life of a Japanese Schoolgirl is the newest entry in the popular Manga University lineup of art-instruction and reference books. In this volume, manga artists and costume-play enthusiasts are introduced to eight models photographed in a variety of poses representing the everyday activities (and clothing) of a typical Japanese high school student. By applying what you see to your own artwork, you too can draw authentic-looking manga characters. But this book isn't just for artists: Costume-play enthusiasts will also find A Day in the Life of a Japanese Schoolgirl to be an exciting and inspirational reference. It's going to be a day well spent! Softcover, 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. This is a collection of interpretive manga illustrations by artists across the globe. Compiled from the prestigious Manga University contest archives, the works reflect manga's influence on artists. This book also stresses how the artists themselves have brought unique cultural perspectives to the genre. Includes an introduction by Golgo 13 creator, Takao Saito. Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

Add to cart Near Mint $11.00

Add to cart Fine $8.99

Volume 2 - 1st printing. This is a collection of interpretive manga illustrations by artists across the globe. Compiled from the prestigious Manga University contest archives, the works reflect manga's influence on artists. This book also stresses how the artists themselves have brought unique cultural perspectives to the genre. Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.