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1st printing.

Story and Art by Misako Rocks.

Friendship, a new school, and a bit of magic converge in this full-color graphic novel.

Lilico's life in Japan is going well. She has great friends and is the captain of the school's basketball team. She's happy! Then comes her parents' news: they're moving to America! Before she knows it, Lilico finds herself in Brooklyn, New York, forced to start all over. And that won't be easy with her closest friends thousands of miles away or a school bully who immediately dislikes her.

Luckily, anime-loving Nala and Henry eventually befriend Lilico and with help from them - along with her guardian spirit who looks a lot like her cat, Nico - Lilico just might figure out where she fits in.

Softcover, 272 pages, full color.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mick Takuchi. A grisly murder leads to shocking discoveries about her fellow Tyers as Chiko learns exactly what Aya sacrificed for his powers. Things get even more complicated when another spinner arrives. Isora is beautiful, competent - and might be Akeo's destined love! As if Chiko doesn't have enough problems, she uses her powers once again to save a little girl from torment...only to have her own thread turn against her! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mick Takuchi. After facing the horror of reliving her cruel childhood, Chiyako fights against Isora's binds so that she can save the young spirit with which she's bonded. But greater challenges than easing the pain of a poltergeist lay ahead when Chiyako and her companions are summoned to see the Head of the Family, someone whose hatred for Chiyako and for her precious sensei runs so deep that their visit could turn into something far more dangerous! Mick Takeuchi expertly blends fantasy, teenage angst, and romance in this thrilling shojo. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by JH. "He doesn't have the same hunger for superiority that drives every human being." The enigmatic Yu lives his life without joy or purpose. All aspects of the young man are a mystery to those around him...save for his superhuman athletic abilities. Yu has rhythm, grace, and power on the level of the top pound-for-pound fighters, and his potential is too much for the legendary Coach K to ignore. Taking the young prodigy under his wing, the two shock the world of boxing, fight by fight, as Coach K attempts to make Yu the greatest of all time. But what exactly compels Yu to keep entering the ring...? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 256 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $20.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by JH. After landing Baeksan in the hospital, Yu finds himself taking up Coach K's offer to join his gym. The legendary coach sweeps Yu away and gives him a new hairstyle, a new place to live, and a new goal: become king of the boxing world! But K's other prodigies aren't too keen on a clueless, scrawny newbie receiving all of their trainer's attention... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 304 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $20.00.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by JH. The wild beast, Qasim. The monster, Yu. These two inhumanly strong rookies are setting fire to the professional lightweight boxing scene, and Qasim won't be satisfied until he's crowned champion atop a throne of pummeled opponents. But before he can challenge the reigning king, he has to get through Yu... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 336 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $20.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Seyoung Kim. Translated by Jeanne. Boy Princess is a pulse-quickening tale of swords and sorcery, far-away kingdoms, and the fairest princess in all the land... with a twist. When a prince's soon-to-be-bride elopes two days before their wedding, her desperate family dresses up their youngest son and sends him to get married in her place. With his pretty blue eyes, cascading blond hair, and strategically placed apples, nobody bats an eye at the pretty pubescent standing before them. But how long can he keep up the charade? Despite odds against them, the two princes share adventures and intimacies in this mesmeric offbeat romance. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Seyoung Kim. Translated by Jeanne. The young Prince Nicole and his offbeat romance with Prince Jed continues! Little by little, Nicole has managed to get closer to Jed. But now his sister, Princess Elena, has come back to take his place. Soon Nicole will have to bid his prince farewell. Nicole and Jed are apart, but their strange feelings continue to grow. In the meantime, Jed's half brother Derrick lays out evil plots as he struggles for sovereign power... The adorable romance continues to unfold in volume 2 of this exciting tale! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 164 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Seyoung Kim. Translated by Jeanne. A bewildered Nicole aches to discern his feelings for Prince Jed, risky as they may be, and feels compelled to be close to him once more. He wanders lost in the forest and abandoned by his horse, until he practically stumbles upon Jed. But his surprise and delight are quickly surpassed by the dismay at Jed's cold reaction and an attempt to kidnap him. Nicole can't believe the object of his affection would do this to him and his illusions quickly begin to unravel. Perhaps they never had the spark that fuels his conflicting feelings after all? Jed tries to calm him to prevent a scene, but Nicole wants something, a promise, anything. Suspicious eyes and ears loom everywhere, especially with jealous Princess Reiny always on her brother's heals, waiting to influence his next move. Jed feels the pressures of his position in his kingdom coming down hard, but he stands firm, until Princess Elena arrives, announcing her pregnancy and begging to keep and mother the child. Is this the heir to the throne or the result of an illicit affair that can ruin Jed? Will Jed's mischief topple his kingdom before the next heir is even born? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Seyoung Kim. Translated by Jeanne. Despite his tender, pleading cries, Nicole returns to his kingdom without a promise or even a sign of confidence from Jed. Now he's burning with a new ambition: to become a great man like Jed, and to be his equal. Nicole goes over to Jed's kingdom to change places with Elena. That's when his determination is put to the test, and when Elena returns home, Nicole stays behind with Jed. Nicole's feelings surface once more and he knows only that he's missed Jed deeply in their time apart, so he happily accepts the role of a stand-in on behalf of his sister and their kingdom. But can he stand being around Jed with such uncertainty bubbling inside of him and with Jed only fueling his perplexity by his vacillating attention? Meanwhile, Prince Derek and his mother conspire against Jed with dark and vicious political intrigues. As Derek reveals his malicious manners, we learn that the apothecary Shahi isn't just Derek's lover, as we had previously thought. But then who is he and what role does he play in the offbeat romance of the two princes? Find out as the surprises of Volume 4 of Boy Princess unfurl! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 172 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Seyoung Kim. Translated by Jeanne. Desperate to save Nicole from the deadly political intrigues of his kingdom, Jed snatches him away onto a dangerous journey to visit the village of the mysterious apothecary. However, traveling in close proximity to Nicole holds even more perils for Jed. He desires to end their marriage and discourage Nicole's feelings for the sake of the boy's life, but he can't control his affections in the night. And poor Nicole torments himself over the question of what Jed's true feelings might be. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 164 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Seyoung Kim. Translated by Jeanne. Prince Jed learns the true nature of the apothecary's mysterious tribe, their role in the true history of his parents, his mother's great sacrifice to save them, and the rise of his murderous half-brother, the Crown Prince. Little does Jed realize that the village has dark political designs of its own, and they somehow involve Nicole - leaving Jed increasingly desperate to end the marriage. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Seyoung Kim. Translated by Jeanne. Jed finally comes to terms with his love for Nicole, but at the terrible price of complete vulnerability to the political machinations of Prince Derek. Believing Nicole is pregnant, Derek and his mother conspire to poison the young "princess." However, Jed plans intrigue with the Apothecary's tribe on a contingency to thwart them. Little do they all know that the Apothecary Shahi has his own designs on the fate of all. Prince Glewhin and Prince June travel to a meeting of their Alliance only to discover more political intrigue that threatens Glewhin's marriage with Princess Reiny, as well as the fragile peace that governs both their lands. Conspiracies abound, but only one may succeed. And treachery may be the determining factor. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Seyoung Kim. Translated by Jeanne. Prince Jed lies imprisoned on charges of treason. Meanwhile, even as he languishes in prison, Jed commands the loyalty of the army and his soldiers offer him a dreadful choice. Fight the false charges of treason in a trial he's doomed to lose... or overthrow the king and make the treason charges into a reality. The old king observes all the political games with a calculating eye. Soon, he'll make his move and eliminate the game of all its players. And once again, Nicole lies at the center of the plans. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Seyoung Kim. Translated by Jeanne. Desperate to save Nicole from the Crown Prince, Jed rallies his loyal soldiers and throws the nation into civil war. He knows it's a trap, but Nicole's fate and that of his nation rests on his shoulders and he resolves to bear the brunt of Derek's treasonous forces. But when Jed's life hangs by a thread, Nicole must finally prove himself to be the man he's always doubted within. Having forgotten his humanity, the old king watches the struggle from afar, scheming to cause the death of both of his sons. Only the distant past contains the key to his heart. Love must conquer or all will fall into blood and chaos. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ryo Minenami. Translated by John Werry. Reiji's life is as miserable as the small town he can't escape. The most interesting thing that's ever happened there is a double suicide down by the river. Does Reiji have any power over his fate, or will he too fall into the abyss? Softcover, 5-in.x 9-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ryo Minenami. Translated by John Werry. Reiji's teacher Shiba and old friend Gen are both determined to prevent him from killing himself, but their motives aren't pure and their methods are dubious. Meanwhile, his true friend Chako obsessively pursues the writer she hero worships, while pop idol Nagi schemes to keep her hooks in Reiji. Softcover, 5-in.x 9-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ryo Minenami. Translated by John Werry. Author Esemori reveals a terrible secret from his youth. Reiji gets closer to Nagi while his best friend Chako longs to get closer to him, but it's not Reiji who ends up trying to seduce her. Meanwhile, Reiji's teacher Shiba tries to bribe him to continue their illicit relationship. For mature audiences. Softcover, 5-in.x 9-in., 200 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ryo Minenami. Translated by John Werry. When Gen reveals a shocking secret about Reiji's mother, he kicks into high gear in his determination to save her. But does she really need saving? Then, Reiji finds it's not as easy to extricate himself from his illicit affair with his teacher as it was to fall into it. Plus, he and his nerdy friend Chako grow closer...and closer... Softcover, 5-in.x 9-in., 200 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ryo Minenami. Translated by John Werry. Now that Ms. Shiba and Chako have each found out about the other's relationship with Reiji, things get ugly. While Chako's parents tighten their stranglehold on her, Rei's mother, Yuko, secretly meets with Gen and Esemori. And then, Ms. Shiba makes Yuko a reprehensible offer... Softcover, 5-in.x 9-in., 200 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ryo Minenami. Translated by John Werry. Author Kosaku Esemori met Reiji's mother when he first arrived in their miserable backwater as a teenager, which begs the question: who is Reiji and his abusive older brother's real father? Then, it turns out Reiji and Nagi aren't the only ones in town with suicidal ideation. Is it true that a double suicide unites two souls as one? (Hint: The answer is no.) Softcover, 5-in.x 9-in., 200 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ryo Minenami. Translated by John Werry. As Reiji and his mother recover in the hospital from their injuries, they receive a series of visitors with differing agendas: Gen, Esemori, and Chako. Then Nagi is attacked! Plus, Gen not only reveals a dark secret from his past but makes a surprising love confession... Softcover, 5-in.x 9-in., 216 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ryo Minenami. Translated by John Werry. As Gen lays plans to get rid of pop idol Nagi, Ms. Shiba continues to meddle in Reiji's life, Chako's unshakable optimism takes a hit, and we learn the real reason no one dares to skip town. Plus, Reiji's older brother finally emerges from his room. Softcover, 5-in.x 9-in., 200 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ryo Minenami. Translated by John Werry. Reiji, Gen, and Chako become ever more entangled in Ms. Shiba's web of lies and manipulation. Finally, the childhood friends have the courage to leave town for Tokyo. But sometimes achieving a dream only leads to new problems. Is it true that you can never escape yourself? Softcover, 5-in.x 9-in., 216 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ryo Minenami. Translated by John Werry. Reiji, Gen, and Chako have escaped to Tokyo, the city of their dreams. Now what? To understand their present and dream of a brighter future, they must first understand their past. Esemori tells the story of his teenage relationship with Reiji's mother-a tale of violence, redemption, lost love, regret...and fire. Softcover, 5-in.x 9-in., 216 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ryo Minenami. Translated by John Werry. Esemori's relationship with Reiji's mother, Yuki, is a complex tale of infidelity, broken hearts, and an attempt at heroism that leads to a terrible, fateful act. How does Esemori's tragic life inform his writing and his feelings for Reiji? And is Yuki really to blame for everyone else's suffering? Softcover, 5-in.x 9-in., 200 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ryo Minenami. Translated by John Werry. Self-serving adults and broken dreams push a teenage boy trapped in a dead-end town closer and closer toward the abyss. Reijis life is as miserable as the small town he cant escape. The most interesting thing thats ever happened there is a double suicide down by the river. Does Reiji have any power over his fate, or will he too fall into the abyss? Reiji meets with Nagi in Tokyo, further fanning the flames of Chakos jealousy. Back in their hometown, Yuko takes drastic steps to clear the way for Reiji to come home. Then, Reijis stepbrother Kazu and Ms. Shiba form an unexpected alliance. Softcover, 5-in.x 9-in., 200 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ryo Minenami. Translated by John Werry. As Chako loses her moral compass in Tokyo, Ms. Shiba appears to be regaining hers. Reiji heads home to his toxic mother, but not before reconnecting with his former lover Nagi. Then, when Reiji returns to town, he discovers a shocking secret about his friend Gen, followed by a horrifying confession… Softcover, 5-in.x 9-in., 216 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Hiroyuki Tamakoshi. Art by Masahiro Itabashi. Secret crushes and hidden desires... after-school strolls and walks on the wild side.... These are just some of the places where most high school students stop on the journey of discovering love. Valentine's Day is approaching and the competition to give and get chocolates is causing a frenzy! Ordinary guys and the girls of their dreams tip-toe along the fine line between friends and something more! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by Kago. Translated by Zack Davisson. In 2018, manga artist Shintaro Kago made his English debut with Dementia 21, a collection of absurdist manga short stories. Readers found themselves delighted and disgusted by his penchant for body horror, black comedy and the surreal paired with his emphatic, kinetic art style. Kago returns at the height of his powers with Brain Damage, where he dials up the gore and absurdity to new heights. BRAIN DAMAGE collects four new short manga stories, a tantalizing blend of the hilarious and the macabre. In Labyrinth Quartet, four identical young women trapped in an eerie building must solve the mystery of why they've been gathered there — while being hunted by a knife-wielding stalker. In Curse Room, a plucky health aide is tasked with keeping zombies peaceful, lest they go on a brain-eating rampage. In Family Portrait, people throughout town are strangely disappearing without a trace, and the key to it all is a senile and perverted old man. Finally, in Blood Harvest a series of gruesomely mangled bodies are found in pristine cars — and it appears something sinister lurks within these masses of glass and steel. Hardcover, 7-in.x 10-in., 200 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $29.99.

1st printing.

Written by Christine Peymani. Art and cover by Anthony J. Tan.

The BRATZ girls-Sasha, Yasmin, Cloe, and Jade-realize they have super powers-flight, psychic, speed, and precognition. Now they'll have to get help from the Academy of Extraordinary Abilities to learn how to control these newfound powers. There, they find other students with superpowers of their own, and it looks like the twins Lance and Liam may be using their powers for evil!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, B&W.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Geuk-Jin Jeon. Art and cover by Jin-Hwan Park. Time has passed since the great confrontation at the Core Business tower. After Chun-woo Han destroyed Si-woon's ki-center, depriving him of his ability to practice martial arts, Si-woon thinks his time with the Murim is done. But his status as the sole disciple of the Nine-Doors Dragon makes him a target for many clans eager for revenge! How will he cope now that hes deprived of his ki? Meanwhile, graffiti in praise of the Nine-Doors Dragon begins appearing all around the world for all to see, and the Murim Alliance must react quickly. The Soldiers Under Command are on the move; will it be possible to stop them before the destruction of the world as we know it? Containing everything from epic fights to the most heartbreaking drama, The Breaker: New Waves continues the captivating story of Si-woon Lee and the martial arts underworld. The much-anticipated sequel to the best-selling manhwa action series has arrived! Softcover, 5-in.x 8-in., 400 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Kureha. Art and cover by Odayaka. Character Design by Bodax. Translated by Linda Liu. Eighteen-year-old Hana, born to a branch family of a clan of guardians, has always been stuck in the shadow of her more capable, beautiful, and popular twin sister. When a strong power awakens within Hana, she chooses to hide it so she can continue living a quiet life out of the spotlight. But that ideal lifestyle begins to slip out of reach when Saku Ichinomiya takes over as the new head of the Ichinomiya clan and sets out to find a bride strong enough to stand by his side! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Kureha. Art and cover by Odayaka. Character Design by Bodax. Translated by Linda Liu. Hana has kept her recently emerged powers a secret from her condescending family. However, the new head of the clan, the beautiful and powerful Saku Ichinomiya, makes Hana into his bride to help strengthen the barrier of a pillar that protects Japan. Now, Hana's powers are being tested by Saku's family, and she's even met with harassment at school! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Kureha. Art and cover by Odayaka. Character Design by Bodax. Translated by Linda Liu. Saku has declared that he wants Hana to remain his wife, and their once-temporary marriage is now permanent! Will a lavish beach villa and relentless romantic advances be enough for Saku to win her over for real? And after dangerously powerful talismans are stolen from the Association of Practitionerss custody, Hana must prove once more that shes up to the task of being the Ichinomiya heads bride! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 178 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Kureha. Art and cover by Odayaka. Character Design by Bodax. Translated by Linda Liu. Hana is approached by Sae, her old servant from the Ichise home, with a desperate plea to save Hazuki from the fate their parents have forced upon her. Ever since Hana left the family, her relationship with her twin has been frayed—and getting involved could mean sacrificing her new life of freedom. But when a crisis erupts at school, they might have no choice but to work together! Will Hana and Hazuki be able to rekindle their sisterly bond? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 186 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Kureha. Art and cover by Odayaka. Character Design by Bodax. Translated by Linda Liu. Hana and her sister Hazuki are now both living on the Ichinomiya estate. There, Saku Ichinomiyas brother Nozomu has taken an interest in Hazuki, and things are livelier than ever. But a few new faces show up as well, including Hanas older brother and Sakus childhood friend! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 194 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $13.00.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by Kureha. Art and cover by Odayaka. Character Design by Bodax. Translated by Linda Liu. Hana and Hazukis parents pay a surprise visit to their school, where their father pleads for the once discarded Hana to use her newfound power to get the Ichise name in the clan lords good graces. But just then, the twins estranged older brother, Yanagi, appears to set their parents straight! While the truth about the Ichise familys history is revealed, the mysterious and handsome Yukizasa plots in the background... What could he be after? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 194 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hako Ichiiro. Translated by Nicole Wilder. The story of a death god who was welcomed for the first time and a young woman no longer welcome in her own world—a tale of love that even death cannot part. When a death god appears before Aibi, a girl suffering from an incurable disease, he expects her to cry and beg for her life like all the other humans hes brought to the afterlife. But she simply smiles and thanks him for coming to her. After a lifetime of suffering—and with only seven days left to live—will Aibi finally find happiness in the arms of a reaper? This is the story of a death god who was welcomed for the first time and a young woman no longer welcome in her own world—a tale of love that even death cannot part. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hako Ichiiro. Translated by Nicole Wilder. The story of a death god who was welcomed for the first time and a young woman no longer welcome in her own world—a tale of love that even death cannot part. When Aibi had only seven days left to live, the death god extended her lifespan. Since then, she has savored every day and tried to live the life that was previously denied to her. She goes to school and even goes on a date with the death god! But thanks to the special power she possesses, she is still a target for evil spirits. Their attacks become more frequent, and when another god of death appears, the curtain is raised on a life-or-death struggle! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $12.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hako Ichiiro. Translated by Nicole Wilder. The story of a death god who was welcomed for the first time and a young woman no longer welcome in her own world—a tale of love that even death cannot part. When the death god Kei showed up to claim Aibi as his bride, Shii proved no match for him and had to watch helplessly as Aibi left with Kei in a bid to spare Shii's life. With the help of Inia and Himeno, can Shii stop Kei from marrying Aibi to take control over her special power? Who will win in the fight between a grim reaper dedicated to harvesting Aibi's life and a grim reaper dedicated to protecting it? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $12.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mi-Kyung Yun. When Soah's impoverished, desperate village decides to sacrifice her to the Water God Habaek to end a long drought, they believe that drowning one beautiful girl will save their entire community and bring much-needed rain. Not only is Soah surprised to be rescued by the Water God-instead of killed-she never imagined she'd be a welcomed guest in Habaek's magical kingdom, where an exciting new life awaits her! Most surprising, however, is the Water God himself . . . and how very different he is from the monster Soah imagined. Mi-Kyung Yun received the "Best New Artist" award in 2004 from the esteemed Dokja-manhwa-daesang organization. Bride of the Water God is translated by Heejeong Haas, who has translated a wide variety of American and Korean projects. Heejeong worked as the lead translator for Toon-Us-In-where she translated animation storyboards for The Simpsons and Futurama. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mi-Kyung Yun. Habaek, the mysterious Water God, is cursed to live his days in the form of a little boy-while he turns back to his true adult self at night. His new human bride, Soah, thinks that she's been married to a child and has no idea that the attractive "Mui" is actually the adult Habaek. Surrounded by a cast of colorful elemental gods and their servants, Soah is tempted by flirtations from both "Mui" and the rascal Huye. When Tae-eul-jin-in spills Habaek's surprising secret, Soah audaciously plots to uncover the truth for herself. She has to be careful, though, so she doesn't anger the moody gods-including her powerful new husband! Bride of the Water God, with its enchanting, romantic storyline and elaborate, breathtaking artwork, was the top-selling shoujo manhwa in Korea in 2006. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mi-Kyung Yun. Humor, drama, and a bit of horror combine, as human bride Soah tries to uncover the truth behind her strange husband's predicament and his previous wife's early, brutal demise. While Huye distracts her with flirtations and the dreadful goddess Murah becomes increasingly jealous, strong-willed Soah is determined to find out why her powerful, moody husband is cursed to live in the form of a little boy during the day, returning to his true, adult body at night. Soah's inner strength and determination saved her village from drought and famine in previous volumes -- now she must pit her guts and guile against the unpredictable elemental gods in order to find happiness in the new world she's trapped in. Bride of the Water God, with its enchanting, romantic storyline and elaborate, breathtaking artwork, was the top-selling shojo manhwa in Korea in 2006. Fans familiar with Korean publications will be pleased to note that Dark Horse's editions are the same A5 trim size as the originals and reproduce four pages per volume in lavish full color. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Mi-Kyung Yun. Humor, drama, and a bit of horror combine, as human bride Soah tries to uncover the truth behind her strange husband's predicament and his previous wife's early, brutal demise. While Huye distracts her with flirtations and the dreadful goddess Murah becomes increasingly jealous, strong-willed Soah is determined to find out why her powerful, moody husband is cursed to live in the form of a little boy during the day, returning to his true, adult body at night. Soah's inner strength and determination saved her village from drought and famine in previous volumes -- now she must pit her guts and guile against the unpredictable elemental gods in order to find happiness in the new world she's trapped in. Bride of the Water God, with its enchanting, romantic storyline and elaborate, breathtaking artwork, was the top-selling shojo manhwa in Korea in 2006. Fans familiar with Korean publications will be pleased to note that Dark Horse's editions are the same A5 trim size as the originals and reproduce four pages per volume in lavish full color. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mi-Kyung Yun. Gods and mortals alike are in love with Soah! Driven from her husband Habaek's magical kingdom, Soah's life back on Earth has been pretty miserable so far, despite her many admirers. With Habaek's mother and some of his supposed friends conspiring against him, will the cursed Water God finally come to his senses and rescue Soah? Humor, drama, and a bit of horror combine in this story, as Soah tries to uncover the truth behind her strange husband's curse and his previous wife's early, brutal demise. Complicating everything, Habaek -- her powerful, moody husband -- must live in the form of a little boy during the day, returning to his true adult body at night. Bride of the Water God, with its enchanting, romantic storyline and elaborate, breathtaking artwork, was the top-selling shojo manhwa in Korea in 2006. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mi-Kyung Yun. With a jealous admirer and a bitter, powerful mother plotting behind his back, Habaek's controversial decision to return Soah to his magical kingdom has the elemental gods and goddesses in an uproar. Habaek, the moody water god who rescued Soah's village from famine and drought, is also dealing with a curse that turns him into a child during the day and reverts him to his true adult form at night. While some of the inhabitants of his domain are friendly to his human bride-and some are a bit too friendly-Habaek has kept his curse secret from Soah, who's become completely confused by all the attention and resentment her presence brings! When night falls, Habaek pretends to be the aloof, handsome god Mui, whose irresistible charisma and flirtations with Soah have her thinking that she's about ready to cheat on her immature spouse. It may be about time for Habaek/Mui to come clean! And who's really responsible for the death of his previous human bride? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mi-Kyung Yun. At the start of this series, Soah was willing to sacrifice her life to the feared god Habaek to save her drought-stricken village on Earth. However, she wasn't killed by the powerful Water God-she was rescued and taken to the magical kingdom of Suguk. Once there, she met moody gods of the elements and a mysterious husband who took her as his bride but then spurned her. While Habaek yearns to treat Soah as a proper husband would, he's cursed to live in the form of a little boy during the day, only reverting to his true adult self at night. Trying to keep this strange secret from Soah, he hides behind the fake identity of "Mui" at night, when he competes with other unusual gods for her attention. Will this be the volume in which the Water God finally spills the truth to Soah-or will other conspiring, jealous gods succeed in driving a permanent wedge between him and his human bride? Cursed and pursued by an unknown, shape-shifting tormentor, Habaek is also led to believe that his previous human bride is still alive! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mi-Kyung Yun. Soah, our heroine, is saved from a strange, sacrificial ritual by Habaek, the young Water God. While Soah has come to appreciate the Water God and his kingdom, the heavenly Suguk, she's also fallen in love with a mysterious man named Mui. What she doesn't know is that Habaek is Mui-he's been cursed to appear as a little boy during the day while he lives in his true adult form at night! Will Soah discover that she's torn between two versions of the same person, or will other sinister forces drive them apart? Soah and Habaek try to overcome a kidnapping, memory loss, pride, conflicting passions, and an array of devious interlopers on their paths to true love! Bride of the Water God is a best-selling series in Korea and has been adapted into a television series. Mi-Kyung Yun received a Korean Best New Artist award in 2004. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mi-Kyung Yun. Ambiguous loyalties, vengeful old flames, and the schemes of jealous gods fill Bride of the Water God Volume 8 with heartbreak and intrigue! After Soah is kidnapped from the magical land of Suguk, Habaek-the cursed, lovelorn Water God-is forced to reconcile long-suppressed feelings for Nakbin, his dead bride, with strong, new yearnings for Soah. While some gods sought to charm and win over the human Soah, the current emperor of the gods wants to charm Habaek in order to confuse and entrap the elemental deity. Using shape-shifting ploys and magical charms, the emperor convinces Habaek that Nakbin is still alive and deserving of his full devotion. Will Habaek be able to see through the emperor's cruel and creepy deceptions before Soah is lost to him forever? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $9.99.