Comic books in 'Fantasy/Sword & Sorcery'

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The Revenge of Gustav: Paqrt 2 of 6 - Story and art by Johji Manabe. They're bound, gagged, and nude! They're the women of a nearby farm town, and it's up to the curvaceous warrior Karula to free them! Armed with her mystical sword, she heads into the fray against the entire Bosvanian army -- and she's coming back a winner, or a corpse! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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The Revenge of Gustav: Paqrt 3 of 6 - Story and art by Johji Manabe. All men lust after the sexy, curvaceous body of the warrior princess Karula! But possessed by the mystical sword of Kurrg, all Karula lusts after is blood, and she's gonna spill it by the bucket in the Imperial city of Makkas, in a bar crowded with Imperial soldiers! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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The Revenge of Gustav: Paqrt 4 of 6 - Story and art by Johji Manabe. If she's going to slaughter Gustav, swordswoman Karula first must defeat . . . Minerva! It's warrior princess against warrior princess, and blood will fly! Meanwhile, Rosalia is saved from heavily armed rapists by the love-struck guardswoman she seduced while escaping Kurgh's flying fortress. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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The Revenge of Gustav: Paqrt 5 of 6 - Story and art by Johji Manabe. Karula and Masahiko have infiltrated the brutal slave city of Radom at last. Their daring rescue would certainly have failed if not for Karula's old friend, Chen, but there's no time for back-patting now. . . there's a king to assassinate. Emperor Gustav has arrived in Radom, and Princess Minerva is on hand herself to make sure no one harms her father. Can the companions break through Minerva's guard to kill the emperor? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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The Revenge of Gustav: Paqrt 6 of 6 - Story and art by Johji Manabe. Masahiko's a hero! His Kamikaze airbike ride sets off huge fires in the mines of Radom. Together with the workers' revolt, Emperor Gustav's visit has turned into a nightmare for the Romunilian leader. Even Kurgh, the Romunilian Supreme Warlock General, has failed to deliver on his promise to kill Princess Karula. But that doesn't mean Karula's in hiding. Far from it! Dard at her side, the Ledomiam princess emerges from the flames to take Gustav's life. But is she prepared to pay the price of her Faustian deal with the treacherous Kurgh? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Shadow of the Warlock: Part 1 of 6 - Story and art by Johji Manabe. Romunilian Supreme Warlock General Kurgh thinks he can control Princess Karula. He better think again. The Warrior Princess has tricks of her own up her sleeve, and Kurgh's magical sword in her hands. Their confrontation may reduce Radom to rubble. Meanwhile, Karula's sister Rosalia and her lover aren't sure if they're on the run or on a honeymoon. But when Romunilian stormtroopers find them, their tryst gets wilder than either of them expected. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Shadow of the Warlock: Part 2 of 6 - Story and art by Johji Manabe. Karula and companions are all safe and sound in the free state of Akogiland, a trade city built on an enormous floating continent. The princess and Dard have a loving reunion. It's a picture-perfect, happy ending, except . . . Who is that sleeping in Dard's tent but Minerva, the beautiful and buxom daughter of Emperor Gustav?! What's going on here, lover boy?! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Shadow of the Warlock: Part 3 of 6 - Story and art by Johji Manabe. I come not to praise Gustav, but to bury him. So might Kurgh say as the Warlock General announces that he's the best choice to become the new Emperor of Romunilia. Only one warlord is brave enough to oppose him, Kreitas, defender of the missing Princess Minerva. Little does Kreitas know, as he fights off Kurgh's assassins, that the princess he worships from afar is alive and well. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Shadow of the Warlock: Part 4 of 6 - Story and art by Johji Manabe. Rosalia and Rua have been wandering the wilds since their escape from Kurgh's flying fortress. So no wonder they're overjoyed when they spot an inviting desert oasis. With their spirits refreshed, the insatiable Rua figures it's time for a little fun with her friend. But fun turns to fear when they're surrounded by Imperial soldiers. The women and the Imperials have forgotten that in this arid country, oasis lakes are often the home of giant sand crabs that don't like to be disturbed! Meanwhile, Princess Minerva is set on vengeance against Kurgh. But when Imperial fighters appear off their wing, the captain of her transport aircraft decides to sell her out. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Shadow of the Warlock: Part 5 of 6 - Story and art by Johji Manabe. Admiral Gillion of Romunilia has come to Akogiland in search of Karula and Princess Minerva. And the arrival of a deadly battleship off their floating city causes disarray in the ranks of revolutionaries, merchants, and downright criminals that throng it's streets. The chairman of the council says he's ready to fight. But can Karula stand by and let the city that has protected her be bombarded to ruins? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Shadow of the Warlock: Part 6 of 6 - Story and art by Johji Manabe. Admiral Gillion has ordered his powerful battleship to bombard the free trading city of Akogiland, and Karula is in charge of organizing the defense! Can the floating city's motley collection of old cannons and artillery hold off a Romunilian ship of the line? It's boarding parties away as Akogiland strikes the first blow of rebellion against the Empire, and its brutal new emperor, Kurgh! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

The Hidden War: Part 1 of 6 - Story and art by Johji Manabe. Far behind enemy lines, Princess Minerva is fighting a lonely war against the sorcerer who betrayed her father. Deep in the ruins of a devastated city, the angry princess is troubled by memories of her happy days on Akogihold with Dard and Karula, the woman she swore to kill. And at the same time, she's being hunted by a whole legion of empire troops! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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The Hidden War: Part 2 of 6 - Story and art by Johji Manabe. Kreitas has rescued his princess. But Princess Minerva doesn't suffer fools and traitors easily, and now the young warrior holds him responsible for the treachery of his older brother. Meanwhile, it's not love, but greed and lust, that's filling the underworld of Akogiland as mercenaries stream into the rebel stronghold from across the continent. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

The Hidden War: Part 3 of 6 - Story and art by Johji Manabe. As war clouds near Akogiland, Karula and Dard enjoy a few days of peace. Not that everyone else is enjoying their fun as much as they are. This is one couple that no one can ignore. No one, except Masahiko, their Nosjir friend. Masahiko is in heaven as warplanes arrive to join the rebellion. And when he stumbles across a famous flying ace, Ramuda sets the wheels in motion that will bring another comrade into Karula's circle. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

The Hidden War: Part 4 of 6 - Story and art by Johji Manabe. As the empire's noose closes in around the free city, none of the mercenaries, soldiers of fortune, or war profiteers on the flying island can agree on any strategy. But when Karula and Dard walk out of another pointless strategy session, it has unexpected results. Who is that woman and her sidekick eating dinner on the other side of the bar? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

The Hidden War: Part 5 of 6 - Story and art by Johji Manabe. Far from Akogiland, Kreitas, the last loyal retainer of Princess Minerva, is struggling to make his dream come true. The more he tries to please the Princess, the more he seems to anger her. Even the friendly Rufus can't seem to persuade Minerva to accept Kreitas' loyalty. Meanwhile, Karula wants the rebels to mass all their forces for a single strike right at Kurgh's fortress castle itself. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

The Hidden War: Part 6 of 6 - Story and art by Johji Manabe. The imperial forces of Kurgh are closing in on Akogiland and only the intervention of Queen Rosalia has brought order to the sessions of the council. Even a squadron of Nosjir pilots has joined the anti-imperial alliance, and Masahiko has been dragged back into the service. Karula has a bold plan for taking the war right to Kurgh's front door, but will any of the comrades come out unscathed? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Rise of the Dragon Princess!" Collects Drakuun (1997-1999) #1-6. Story and art by Johji Manabe. Translated by Dana Lewis and Toren Smith. Softcover, 168 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Revenge of Gustav!" Collects Drakuun (1997-1999) #7-12. Story and art by Johji Manabe. Translated by Dana Lewis and Toren Smith. She is Karula, Dragon Princess of Ledomiam and sworn to destroy the Romunilian Emperor Gustav. To do so, she must make a pact with a warlock in order to use his enchanted sword, the only weapon capable of striking Gustav down. But wielding the sword has a price, one that may destroy all she loves and help to bring about an even greater darkness over Ledomiam. Softcover, 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Shadow of the Warlock!" Collects Drakuun (1997-1999) #13-18. Story and art by Johji Manabe. Translated by Dana Lewis and Toren Smith. Karula, Dragon Princess of Ledomiam, has destroyed the Emperor Gustav. But now, she must deal with the warlock Kurgh, who helped Karula bring Gustav down - but only in order to grab the throne for himself. And Princess Minerva, daughter of Gustav, is none too happy with the current state of galactic affairs and has every intention of taking Karula's head! Softcover, 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

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1st printing. HOW TO DRAW THE BAD GUYS OF ANIME AND MANGA If you love to draw anime and manga, you know that every great story needs a great villain. Luckily, inspiration is all around you and the possibilities are limitless! From plant to animal to mineral, all you need to do is borrow from the natural (or supernatural) world--from insects and plants to animals, and even elements. You will see how to incorporate their parts into your character drawings for completely original (and sinister!) results. Blurring the line between reality and fantasy, creatures inspired by bears, jellyfish, spiders, trees, smoke and more make really good bad guys! Inside you'll find: • 50 original characters, including the evil Whispy Witch, a flame-inspired villain who can make herself invisible and who possesses shapeshifting abilities • Front, back and action-pose views of all 50 characters with close-ups of important details, like the Conniving Cutie, a mischievous villain whose yellow eyes are reminiscent of a snake and whose hair and clothing emulate snake-like imagery and movement • Advice for developing personality and coloring your creatures, like the dangerous Crusading Crustacean; you'll want to color him red and include details like an impenetrable shell and spiky hair to symbolize his toughness Be inspired to create your own dastardly manga characters! Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $22.99.

1st printing.

By Hisashi Kagawa and Yoshihiko Umakoshi.

Two superstars of anime and manga open their studio doors and spill their secrets in this private master class.

Join Hisashi Kagawa, an animation director for Sailor Moon, and Yoshihiko Umakoshi, a character developer for My Hero Academia, as they show you how to bring your battle heroines boldly to life. Helpful sidebars and tips appear in dialogue bubbles throughout this book, as the artists guide aspiring illustrators from initial idea to finished artworks, pointing out common missteps and pitfalls that can easily frustrate beginning artists along the way.

The essential techniques and design elements needed to create engaging female-led battle scenes are first reviewed in detail. Then each author walks the reader through their entire creative process of developing an original story from beginning to end. Along the way the authors give you hundreds of helpful tips on how to create compelling characters and render realistic expressions and poses, showing you how practiced professionals work. Starting from a storyboard sequence of simple sketches you'll progress to a polished finished drawing.

By learning from two artists with different styles at the same time, readers get twice the advice and emerge doubly prepared to create scenes, stories and battle heroines of their own.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, PC/PB&W.

1st printing. By Selina Dean. Drawing Manga covers everything the beginner needs to know about rendering their favorite manga characters, including people, monsters, and mascots. All the basic and practical techniques are covered with clear instructions and plenty of step-by-step illustrations, including advice on drawing figures, adding expressions, designing clothing, and posing characters, as well as developing storyboards, creating layouts, scripting, and using inking and coloring techniques. Softcover, 7 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. By Naoto Date and Kiyoshi Nitou. Learn the essentials of manga drawing from professional Japanese illustrators, and let them show you how to tell better stories with your manga art. Start with anatomy and body structure to create compelling characters in a few simple head-to-toe steps. Then it's time to build your world and tell your story. With this all-in-one guide, your characters, drawing, and storytelling abilities will quickly soar! In this book you'll learn not only the basics, but the insider tips and secrets only the professionals know. You'll also learn to avoid common pitfalls and overcome obstacles that might otherwise lessen the impact of your work and prevent you from becoming a successful artist! Softcover, 176 pagers, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.99.

Limited Signed Edition Boxed Portfolio - Limited to 750 copies, Signed by Alan Lee. Art and Cover by Alan Lee. The Drawing Collection is a pencil study by Lee in his personal quest to express absolute recreation and freedom through his art. Box-Set, 14-in. x 18 1/2-in., 10 pages, B&W. NOTE: Box measures 16 3/4-in. x 14 1/4-in.

Limited Signed Edition Boxed Portfolio - Limited to 750 copies, Signed by Barry Windsor-Smith. Art and Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith The Drawing Collection is a pencil study by Smith in his personal quest to express absolute recreation and freedom through his art. Box-Set, 14-in. x 18 1/2-in., 10 pages, B&W. NOTE: Box measures 16 3/4-in. x 14 1/4-in.

Limited Signed Edition Boxed Portfolio - Limited to 750 copies, Signed by Jeffrey Jones. Art and Cover by Jeffrey Jones. The Drawing Collection is a pencil study by Jones in her personal quest to express absolute recreation and freedom through his art. Box-Set, 14-in. x 18 1/2-in., 10 pages, B&W. NOTE: Box measures 16 3/4-in. x 14 1/4-in.

Limited Signed Edition Boxed Portfolio - Limited to 750 copies, Signed by Robert Gould. Art and Cover by Robert Gould. The Drawing Collection is a pencil study by Gould in his personal quest to express absolute recreation and freedom through his art. Box-Set, 14-in. x 18 1/2-in., 10 pages, B&W. NOTE: Box measures 16 3/4-in. x 14 1/4-in.

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Written by Ron Marz. Art by Tom Raney and Bart Sears. Cover by Tom Raney. Ominous Press launches with the first of three limited series set in a science-fiction/fantasy universe of epic heroes and insidious villains. In DREAD GODS, gods in a fantasy world discover they're actually monsters in a post-apocalyptic landscape. Acclaimed creators Ron Marz and Tom Raney join with art master Bart Sears to usher in adventure like no other! Includes a backup tale by Bart Sears, and a wealth of added content. 44 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Ron Marz. Art by Tom Raney and Bart Sears. Cover by Bart Sears. Ominous Press launches with the first of three limited series set in a science-fiction/fantasy universe of epic heroes and insidious villains. In DREAD GODS, gods in a fantasy world discover they're actually monsters in a post-apocalyptic landscape. Acclaimed creators Ron Marz and Tom Raney join with art master Bart Sears to usher in adventure like no other! Includes a backup tale by Bart Sears, and a wealth of added content. 44 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

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Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Ron Marz. Art by Tom Raney and Bart Sears. Cover by Kenneth Rocafort. Ominous Press launches with the first of three limited series set in a science-fiction/fantasy universe of epic heroes and insidious villains. In DREAD GODS, gods in a fantasy world discover they're actually monsters in a post-apocalyptic landscape. Acclaimed creators Ron Marz and Tom Raney join with art master Bart Sears to usher in adventure like no other! Includes a backup tale by Bart Sears, and a wealth of added content. 44 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

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Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Ron Marz. Art by Tom Raney and Bart Sears. Cover by Neal Adams. Ominous Press launches with the first of three limited series set in a science-fiction/fantasy universe of epic heroes and insidious villains. In DREAD GODS, gods in a fantasy world discover they're actually monsters in a post-apocalyptic landscape. Acclaimed creators Ron Marz and Tom Raney join with art master Bart Sears to usher in adventure like no other! Includes a backup tale by Bart Sears, and a wealth of added content. 44 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Ron Marz. Art by Tom Raney and Bart Sears. Cover by Tom Raney. The Ominous Press relaunch continues in DREAD GODS, as a pristine fantasy landscape collides with post-apocalyptic reality! The Promethean gods begin to realize they are mere pawns, trapped in dream. Their only hope for escape rests in the hands of a disabled outcast who can't even reach them. Writer Ron Marz and artist Tom Raney are unleashed in an epic world! 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Ron Marz. Art by Tom Raney and Bart Sears. Cover by Bart Sears. The Ominous Press relaunch continues in DREAD GODS, as a pristine fantasy landscape collides with post-apocalyptic reality! The Promethean gods begin to realize they are mere pawns, trapped in dream. Their only hope for escape rests in the hands of a disabled outcast who can't even reach them. Writer Ron Marz and artist Tom Raney are unleashed in an epic world! 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

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Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Ron Marz. Art by Tom Raney and Bart Sears. Cover by Cully Hamner. The Ominous Press relaunch continues in DREAD GODS, as a pristine fantasy landscape collides with post-apocalyptic reality! The Promethean gods begin to realize they are mere pawns, trapped in dream. Their only hope for escape rests in the hands of a disabled outcast who can't even reach them. Writer Ron Marz and artist Tom Raney are unleashed in an epic world! 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Ron Marz. Art and Cover by Tom Raney. Beings who believed themselves to be gods in a fantasy world have awakened to the grim reality that they are monsters in a battle-scarred landscape. Now that Lord Zeus and the rest of the Prometheans have escaped their captivity, do they have the courage to rise up and topple the evil overlords who kept them in shackles? Ron Marz and Tom Raney continue an epic tale like no other! 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Ron Marz. Art by Tom Raney. Cover by Bart Sears. Beings who believed themselves to be gods in a fantasy world have awakened to the grim reality that they are monsters in a battle-scarred landscape. Now that Lord Zeus and the rest of the Prometheans have escaped their captivity, do they have the courage to rise up and topple the evil overlords who kept them in shackles? Ron Marz and Tom Raney continue an epic tale like no other! 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

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Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Ron Marz. Art by Tom Raney. Cover by Kevin Maguire. Beings who believed themselves to be gods in a fantasy world have awakened to the grim reality that they are monsters in a battle-scarred landscape. Now that Lord Zeus and the rest of the Prometheans have escaped their captivity, do they have the courage to rise up and topple the evil overlords who kept them in shackles? Ron Marz and Tom Raney continue an epic tale like no other! 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Ron Marz. Art and Cover by Tom Raney. As the Dread Gods crawl from the wreckage of their captivity, they find themselves in a post-apocalyptic world ruled by the cruel, all-powerful Prometheus! Now Lord Zeus and his companions realize that even if they manage to survive, their trials are not at an end, but only just beginning! Ron Marz and Tom Raney bring the first arc to a conclusion, paving the way for the rest of the Ominous Universe! 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Ron Marz. Art by Tom Raney. Cover by Bart Sears. As the Dread Gods crawl from the wreckage of their captivity, they find themselves in a post-apocalyptic world ruled by the cruel, all-powerful Prometheus! Now Lord Zeus and his companions realize that even if they manage to survive, their trials are not at an end, but only just beginning! Ron Marz and Tom Raney bring the first arc to a conclusion, paving the way for the rest of the Ominous Universe! 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

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Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Ron Marz. Art by Tom Raney. Cover by Kelley Jones. As the Dread Gods crawl from the wreckage of their captivity, they find themselves in a post-apocalyptic world ruled by the cruel, all-powerful Prometheus! Now Lord Zeus and his companions realize that even if they manage to survive, their trials are not at an end, but only just beginning! Ron Marz and Tom Raney bring the first arc to a conclusion, paving the way for the rest of the Ominous Universe! 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Written and Illustrated by Lance Hutto. Cover by Daren Bader. Flip-Book with "They Called Him Evil". Cover price $2.50.

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Regular cover edition. "I saw it in a Dream" Written by David Campiti and art by Andriana Melo. 32 Pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Virgin Nude variant. "I saw it in a Dream" Written by David Campiti and art by Andriana Melo. 32 Pages, B&W. Cover price $5.00.

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Regular Edition. Written by David Campiti & Lloyd Chasseur with art by Adriana Melo & Edde Wagner. Cover price $2.95.

Virgin Nude Variant. Written by David Campiti & Lloyd Chasseur with art by Adriana Melo & Edde Wagner. Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Richard Marazano. Art and coverby Luo Yin.

Blown from her home by a great blizzard, Tutu finds herself in a strange village of talking animals, where winter is eternal and the rabbits of the secret police find her guilty of one of the worst crimes imaginable-being a little girl! The Emperor of this strange town holds the key to her redemption, but it will come at a price. Nominated for the Angoulême Festival Youth Prize!

Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Written by Richard Marazano. Art and coverby Luo Yin.

Tutu is trapped in a valley of eternal winter, populated by talking animals and ruled by an oil?sputtering robot Emperor. She's sick of toiling in the Emperor's factory, which only hurts the valley with its pollution. If she can band together with a grouchy cat, rabbit spies, and a masked daredevil known as the Flying Bandit, her dreams could have the power to shape the world!

Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.