SWORD comic books issue 4

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Mitsuki Mihara. Art and cover by MonRin. Translated by Christine Dashiell. When humanity discovered an alternate dimension filled with magical and mythical beings, the world as we knew it would never be the same. Humanity soon learned to harness these extra-dimensional forces and summon mystical beings into their midst through the power of "summoners." Kazuki Hayashizaki is chosen to be the first male summoner. His attendance at an all-female summoner school is met with much opposition, especially from his sister, a magical swordsman whose task is to guard summoners. Now she finds herself in an inferior position to her brother Kazuki, and will stop at nothing to thwart him. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Yuu Tanaka. Art and cover by Hinako Inoue. Character Design by Llo. Translated by Michael Rachmat. Reincarnated as a sentient weapon with all memories of his past life except for his name, a magical sword saved a young beast girl from a life of slavery. As his wielder, Fran the cat-eared girl only wants to grow stronger, while the sword wants to know why he is here. Follow their new adventures in this spin-off manga series! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Reprints Savage Sword of Conan Magazine #15. Distributed in the United Kingdom (England). Exact copy of american edition except for cover price. Conan stars in "The Devil in Iron." Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Alfredo Alcala. Adapted from the story by Robert E. Howard. The Hyborian Age (part 4), "The Beginning of the End." Script by Roy Thomas, art by Walt Simonson. Adapted from the essay by Howard. Pin-ups by John Byrne (Red Sonja), John Severin (Kull), John Buscema (Conan), Tim Conrad (Bran Mak Morn and Almuric), and Howard Chaykin (Solomon Kane). "Arms and the Manner." Article by Samuel James Maronie. Fred Blosser reviews Donald Grant's "Red Nails" in "Conan in the City of Blood" with illustrations by George Barr. "An Interview With Conan Artist John Buscema" by John Collier and John Wren. Buscema photo, plus a Buscema/Dan Adkins illustration. Mike Zeck frontispiece. Boris Vallejo cover.

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Add to cart Very Fine $7.10

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Keiichi Sigsawa. Art and cover by Kouhaku Kuroboshi.

Old frenemies become staunch allies as the strongest team in the history of Gun Gale is born! This time, LPFM will enter the third annual Squad Jam and overcome fierce competition to uncover the mysteries of the UNKNOWN area!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Fairy Dance: Part 2 of 2!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

Kirito plunges into a suspicious new VRMMORPG called ALfheim Online to rescue Asuna, who never returned from Sword Art Online. ALO offers many features to entertain players in the wake of SAO: ultra high-end graphics, action-heavy gameplay, and a choice of fairy races, complete with a next-generation flight engine. Playing as a Spriggan, Kirito heads for the location of Asuna's prison - the top of the World Tree, the final destination of every player in the game! Along the way, Kirito nearly falls to a plot hatched by the enemy Salamanders, just barely surviving the ordeal with the help of a Sylph named Leafa and his Navigation Pixie, Yui. But just as Kirito and Leafa make it to the foot of the World Tree, the end of their quest in sight, both Kirito and Leafa each realize the other has a very big secret!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.00.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art by Tomo Hirokawa and Abec.

After the raid is interrupted by Kizmel's sudden entrance, the dark elf tells Kirito and Asuna about the Six Sacred Stones and the two goddesses living within game. Upon Seven's advice, Kirito visits the game operators for more clues, only to find the shocking truth behind Sword Art: The Origin!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W.

Cover price $13.00.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Kiseki Himura.

While Nezha attempts to atone for his misdeeds, the battle against Sword Art Online's second-floor boss begins! Kirito's uneasy alliance with the other front-runners seems to be holding, but what will happen when the floor boss corners them? Can Nezha rise to the occasion and seize a hero's prize?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W.

Cover price $13.00.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

It's been just two months since they were trapped in the game of death that is Sword Art Online, and Kirito and Asuna continue their struggle at the vanguard of progress through the game. The fifth floor of Aincrad is a mazelike ruin, and the two dare to take pleasure in raiding it for the treasure it contains. Upon returning to the fourth floor, it's time to do some questing on behalf of the Elf Lord Yofilis - but here begins Asuna's discontent, for in doing so they will have to face her least favorite monster ever!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 256 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings.

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

It's been just two months since they were trapped in the game of death that is Sword Art Online, and Kirito and Asuna continue their struggle at the vanguard of progress through the game. The fifth floor of Aincrad is a mazelike ruin, and the two dare to take pleasure in raiding it for the treasure it contains. Upon returning to the fourth floor, it's time to do some questing on behalf of the Elf Lord Yofilis - but here begins Asuna's discontent, for in doing so they will have to face her least favorite monster ever!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 256 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Written by Brian Wood. Art by Mack Chater. Cover by Greg Smallwood. On the run from the Forty Swords, Dag and Elsbeth fall back to the wilds of Northern Europe and shelter with a secretive group of mountain warriors. Elsbeth learns the history of the sword she carries, and we get a glimpse at the woman she's destined to become. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Written by Brian Wood. Art and Cover by Mack Chater. On the run from the Forty Swords, Dag and Elsbeth fall back to the wilds of Northern Europe and shelter with a secretive group of mountain warriors. Elsbeth learns the history of the sword she carries, and we get a glimpse at the woman she's destined to become. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Motoo Nakanishi. Art and cover by Yu Satomi. Translated by Yui Kajita. Jinya, now settled in the town of Edo, has been hunting down demons to make a living. Always alert to new rumors of incidents involving demons, he hears about a peculiar case of street murders while eating at his usual soba shop. He goes to investigate at once, but what awaited him there was a demon who could make himself invisible. Faced with Jinya and his demon strength, the stranger cries innocence-Is there really something else afoot in Edo? Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $13.99.