Comic books in 'Manga'

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Volume 7 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. Fresh from winning four consecutive U.S. Junior tournaments, The Prince of Tennis Ryoma Echizen has enrolled at Seishun Academy. With undeniable skill and talent-not to mention a shameless cockiness that irks even the most seasoned adults-Ryoma steps up to the challenge of leading his team to the Nationals! As the road to the Nationals narrows, Seishun Academy squares off with Saint Rudolph. Through the maneuverings of Hajime, Saint Rudolph's cunning manager, Ryoma gets matched up with Yuta-known to many as "Lefty Killer". With an unorthodox game laced with reverse spins and angles, Yuta's game ignites against the seemingly inexperienced-against-lefties Ryoma. Meanwhile, the Seishun doubles tandem of Eiji and Shuichiro assume the Australian formation to break a tie. Is this a desperate attempt to win, or a well-calculated strategy? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. As far as winning strategies go, no effective game plan can be carried out without one essential factor - stamina. And when Seishun Academy's Eiji succumbs to exhaustion, their chances of securing the crucial win over St. Rudolph's fades with each drop of their hard-earned sweat. Then, Seishun's setback turns into an even more daunting situation when their team equalizer, Ryoma Echizen, treads unfamiliar ground in his match against the infamous lefty killer, Yuta. With Yuta's impressive win-loss record of 16-0 against left-handers, Ryoma's in for one tricky match. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. The much-anticipated match between Seishun Academy 's Ryoma Echizen and St. Rudolph's Yuta is underway, and neither of them is giving in to each other's intimidation techniques. Upon orders from Hajime, St. Rudolph's cunning team manager, Yuta must aim for Ryoma's left eye, which was accidentally injured during his previous match. Battling all odds to secure his team's victory-as well as his own on-court safety-can Ryoma formulate a strategy to tame Yuta's killer twist spin shot? And is Yuta really that evil? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. In preparation for the City Tournament, Seishun Academy's team captain Kunimitsu Tezuka decides to hold intra-squad games. Ryoma is pitted against Shusuke, and Ryoma wastes no time in putting on the pressure against his teammate. But with his tenacious strategy known as "Higuma Otoshi," Shusuke's got a few tricks of his own. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. Practice games soar to a new level as the Seishun Academy intra-squad games get underway. Meanwhile, the semifinal match between Fudomine and Yamabuki at the City Tournament is put on ice when word reaches Kippei that his teammates were involved in a car accident. But the real fun begins when Seishun's Momo steps onto the court to play Yamabuki's Kiyosumi Sengoku. Momo sure wasn't prepared to face a player who uses a racket with an unusually low string tension...! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. The next round of games are underway, and Seishun's Takeshi Momoshiro encounters Kiyosumi in the No. 3 Singles. Takeshi's in for a hard day's work, as Kiyosumi proves to be an intimidating opponent from the moment he launches his "Kohou," which is a type of serve. Meanwhile, the Prince of Tennis Ryoma Echizen faces Yamabuki's Jin in the No. 2 Singles. Discover the "reason" why Jin can't possibly lose. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. Seishun Academy is in the finals of the District Preliminaries, and the only thing standing in their way is mean, violent, and ill-tempered Jin Akutsu of Yamabuki Junior High! Ryoma desperately needs to toughen up mentally, as Jin has figured out a way to punish him with his powerful shots. Meanwhile, Seishun holds more intra-squad games, and this time someone loses his spot on the starting team! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 14 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. As more intra-squad games are played to determine the starting line-up, fellow Seishun Academy players Kunimitsu Tezuka and Sadaharu Inui duke it out for a slot. But the disparity in their skills becomes evident when everyone realizes that Kunimitsu has not budged since he delivered his serve. Meanwhile, Coach Banda of Yamabuki Junior High offers team captain Kunimitsu a chance to play overseas as an exchange student. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 15 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. At the Kanto Tournament, Hyotei Academy's Gakuto and Yushi's brilliant play drives Seishun's Momo and Eiji to assume the Australian formation, a technique they masterfully pulled off in a previous match. Meanwhile, the Seishun team of Kaoru and Sadaharu walk a landmine filled with "scud serves" and accurate, aggressive doubles play. But just when things look bleak, Sadaharu unleashes his well-planned counterattack. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 16 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. Takashi "Taka" Momoshiro battles the mysterious Kabaji of Hyotei Academy. Taka unleashes a brutal two-handed "Hadokyu" (wave surge shot), which Kabaji dishes right back. Unbeknownst to Taka, Kabaji's special talent is being able to mimic shots with accuracy and ease. Meanwhile, Sadaharu's honesty and keen eye for detail doesn't save the day for Seishun when he volunteers that his winning smash was actually out. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 17 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. It's Seishun's laid-back master versus Yamabuki's crazy ace! Shusuke and Jin's match continues, and it looks like it won't be the easy win Seishun expected. Jin uses his skills as a loose cannon to volley unpredictable shots, bringing the game to a tie. Jin's aggressive play dominates the court until Shusuke unleashes the third of his triple counter shots. But will the Haku Gei (White Whale) be enough to save the day? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 18 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. Seishun's chance at the Nationals all comes down to Kunimitsu. Will he have to forfeit to save his injured arm, or will he play to the end and end his career? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 19 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. Captain Kunimitsu is out! Now, without him, Seishun's up against a team coached by a four-time Japan Open winner. It's time for serious pressure, on and off the court! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 20 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 21 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. Rokkaku's not going down without a fight. And Rikkai is better than expected. It's up to Eiji and Ryoma to pull out all the stops for Seishun! Can their new moves turn the tables? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 22 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. Ryoma gains what seem to be almost supernatural new skills, including speaking fluent English. And, during a heated match, we find out about a mysterious boy with a secret connection to the Prince of Tennis! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 23 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 24 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 25 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 26 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. The Kanto Tournament Finals are down to the last two matches, with the top players for the two best teams - Seishun and Rikkai - engaged in a fierce battle for dominance. As Shusuke and Akaya's match reaches its surprising end, the final showdown begins: Ryoma vs. "Emperor" Genichiro Sanada! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 27 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 28 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 29 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. The Nationals Begin! After arriving at the Nationals, Seishun scouts their upcoming opponents: their old rivals Rokkaku and an unknown team from Okinawa, Higa Junior High. After watching Higa mow through their first-round match-ups, the Seishun players are taken aback by the team's dominance. But there's no time for doubt--the second round is starting, and it's Ryoma versus Higa's heavy hitter, the giant Kei Tanishi and his unreturnable "Big Bang" serve. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 30 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. As the match between Ryoma and Higa's giant Kei Tanishi continues, it's apparent to everyone that Tanishi is in control of the game--to everyone except Ryoma, that is. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 31 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 32 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. The National Tournament in its quarterfinal stage, the Seishun players find themselves pitted against their old rivals, Hyotei. Kicking things off is the No. 3 Singles match. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 33 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. The National Tournament quarterfinals continues, with Kunimitsu facing Munehiro Kabaji. Later, it's a battle of the Golden Pairs: Ryo Shishido and Chotaro Ohtori versus Oishi and Eiji. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 34 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. huichiro and Eiji are down 3-6 at tie break in their quarterfinal match against Hyotei's Ohtori and Shishido. With their backs against the wall, the Golden Pair unveil their final technique: Synchro. And then it's down to the No. 1 Singles match, with all of Seishun's hopes resting on Ryoma's shoulders as he struggles against Hyotei's captain, Keigo Atobe. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 35 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 36 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. The semifinals of the National Tournament begin! Seishun is pitted against powerhouse team Shitenhoji. The first match is No. 3 Singles, with Shusuke up against the Shitenhoji captain, Kuranosuke Shiraishi. Shusuke may be Seishun's resident "genius," but the mysterious Kuranosuke is rumored to play "perfect tennis," a game with no flaws. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 37 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. Seishun's semifinal matches against Shitenhoji continue, and now it's Kaoru and Momo's turn in No. 2 Doubles. Their opponents, Koharu Konjiki and Yuji Hitoji, are highly skilled players but have a style that's a little...unusual. Next, two power players step onto the court for No. 2 Singles: Taka and Gin Ishida, the originator of Taka's Hadokyu shot. In this match of Hadokyu vs. Hadokyu, it's the last player standing who'll win! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 38 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 39 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. Before the Seishun boys hit the courts for the final round of the Nationals, they hit the yakiniku table for an all-out barbecue blitz! When the time comes for Seishun to take on Rikkai at the tournament, Ryoma is stuck in Karuizawa! Help comes from an unexpected quarter to get Ryoma to that stadium. The first game is the long-awaited match that will ignite the perfect storm: Seishun captain Kunimitsu vs. Rikkai's Sanada! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 40 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. The match between Seishun captain Tezuka and Rikkai's Sanada blares on. Sanada takes his captain's advice and attacks Tezuka where he's most vulnerable. Has the captain of Seishun finally met his doom? Next, Kaoru and Sadaharu take on Rikkai's lethal pair. When they target Sadaharu, Kaoru has to pull out his Gyro Laser Beam to save the match. And Ryoma finally arrives at the arena! Unfortunately for Seishun, he's got a wicked case of amnesia. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 41 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. Final Showdown! The Prince vs. the Child of the Gods Shusuke battles Rikkai's Nio, the tricky "Con Artist of the Court." Just when it looks like Shusuke will be able to thwart Nio's devious ploy, Nio pulls a punch that goes straight for Shusuke's weakness. Meanwhile, Momo is doing everything he can to help Ryoma overcome his amnesia in time to face the dreaded Seiichi Yukimura, aka the "Child of the Gods." Will Ryoma recover in time? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 42 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. Final Volume! The Seishun boys are just one match away from the national title! Ryoma brings out every shot he knows against Seiichi "Child of the Gods" Yukimura. But Yukimura's strange powers cause Ryoma to lose his sense of touch, then his sight. Swinging blindly, his hearing even begins to fail. Can Ryoma come back to win the Nationals for Seishun, or does he "still have a long ways to go"?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 172 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 – 1st printing. "Destitution!" Written by Courtney Love, Misaho Kujiradou and D.J. Milky. Art by Misaho Kujiradou. Ai is the only royal princess of Ai-Land, a magical kingdom caught in the midst of a horrific revolution. When Princess Ai makes a hasty escape from her war-torn land, she finds herself in modern-day Tokyo. Confused and in shock, Ai wanders the streets in this strange new land to unravel the secrets that could tear her and her kingdom apart...The first volume of Princess Ai is a journey to the heights of fame and fortune found in this world and beyond! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 1 – 2nd and later printings. "Destitution!" Written by Courtney Love, Misaho Kujiradou and D.J. Milky. Art by Misaho Kujiradou. Ai is the only royal princess of Ai-Land, a magical kingdom caught in the midst of a horrific revolution. When Princess Ai makes a hasty escape from her war-torn land, she finds herself in modern-day Tokyo. Confused and in shock, Ai wanders the streets in this strange new land to unravel the secrets that could tear her and her kingdom apart...The first volume of Princess Ai is a journey to the heights of fame and fortune found in this world and beyond! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 – 1st printing. "Lumination!" Written by Courtney Love, Misaho Kujiradou and D.J. Milky. Art by Misaho Kujiradou. As Ai becomes more and more involved in the entertainment industry, she learns the hard way that there is always a price to pay for fame. When a scandal surfaces involving a love triangle between Ai, Kent and Hikaru, the media attention seems like it will be the perfect boost for her new album release. Ai loves Kent, but will this scandal put their love to the ultimate test? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 2 – 2nd and later printings. "Lumination!" Written by Courtney Love, Misaho Kujiradou and D.J. Milky. Art by Misaho Kujiradou. As Ai becomes more and more involved in the entertainment industry, she learns the hard way that there is always a price to pay for fame. When a scandal surfaces involving a love triangle between Ai, Kent and Hikaru, the media attention seems like it will be the perfect boost for her new album release. Ai loves Kent, but will this scandal put their love to the ultimate test? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 – 1st printing. "Evolution!" Written by Courtney Love, Misaho Kujiradou and D.J. Milky. Art by Misaho Kujiradou. Princess Ai's journey of discovery continues...but our tempestuous Princess may not like what she finds! As more outrageous assassins arrive from Ai-land, H.T.A. unveils its plan to turn their hot new diva into a falling star. Even with Kent by her side, can Ai avoid her enemies and still find a way to bring peace to her troubled homeland? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 3 – 2nd and later printings. "Evolution!" Written by Courtney Love, Misaho Kujiradou and D.J. Milky. Art by Misaho Kujiradou. Princess Ai's journey of discovery continues...but our tempestuous Princess may not like what she finds! As more outrageous assassins arrive from Ai-land, H.T.A. unveils its plan to turn their hot new diva into a falling star. Even with Kent by her side, can Ai avoid her enemies and still find a way to bring peace to her troubled homeland? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Osamu Tezuka. HAVE AT YOU! Filled with narrow escapes, treacherous courtiers, dashing pirates, meddlesome witches, magical transformations, and cinema-worthy displays of derring-do, this early shojo (girls comics) masterpiece by the Godfather of Manga is a fast-paced tale of a heroic princess who can best any man at fencing, yet is delicate and graceful enough to catch the eye of Prince Charming. Its winning art style and canny infusion of gender politics into classic fantasy storytelling have continued to intrigue and delight readers of all ages. When a mischief-making angels prank goes too far when the newborn princess of Silverland ends up with two hearts—one male and one female. Since the laws of the realm only allow a male heir to ascend the throne, Princess Sapphire is raised as a prince. Will the avaricious Duke Duralumin discover her secret and snatch the crown for his own son? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 696 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.95.

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Tomoko Taniguchi, the popular artist of Call Me Princess and Aquarium, returns with an all-new series from CPM! Both a charming fairy and an adventure story, Princess Prince is also a fun, fantasy adventure set in the magical Kingdom of Gemstone. Starring Laurie and Matthew, the Princess and Prince of the kingdom, the series follow them on a quest to find a mysterious, lost treasure. Like all Japanese shojo (women's/girls' comics), it's not just a fun and romantic adventure, but also a story with fully-developed characters struggling with what it means to be a boy or a girl. Tomoko Taniguchi's art style is at its liveliest and most engaging in this all-new series, and she's now a regular and popular guest at U.S. cons. The first issue features an alternate, wraparound cover by Leah Hernandez (Rumble Girls), shipping in a 50/50 ratio. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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By Tomoko Taniguchi. Princess Laurie and Prince Matthew are the heirs to the throne of the kingdom of Gemstone. They are twins who have just celebrated their 15th birthdays, but they have a secret -- because of the warning of a curse that would befall the kingdom, their father the king had to hide Princess Laurie's real identity. He is actually...Prince Lawrence! He has to find a mysterious, lost treasure, and he and his friend Janey are captured by bandits when they go searching for the mysterious cave where it's hidden! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Tomoko Taniguchi, the popular artist of Call Me Princess and Aquarium, continues her new shojo (women's and girl's comics) fantasy adventure series starring the twins Prince Matthew and Princess Laurie, who is really Prince Lawrence who because of a curse that would befall their kingdom, has to pretend to be a girl! In this issue, Lawrence continues to be torn between his feelings for the lovely Jenny and his duty to the kingdom. The royal heirs are on a quest to recover the lost "Gem of Power," which may hold the key to the kingdom's fate and their futures, and fight off an attack from lion-riding skull masked warriors as they approach the estate where the gem is hidden. Action and mystery, combined with character-driven stories that deal with issues like growing up a boy or a girl make this series a must for all readers who love manga and comics that deal with real social issues. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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By Tomoko Taniguchi. Prince Matthew meets a mysterious and beautiful lady in a lake in the latest issue of Tomoko Taniguchi's all-new shojo (women's and girls' comics) fantasy-adventure series! Prince Matthew thinks he has found a mermaid when he sees a gorgeous, dark-skinned girl skinny-dipping, but when she emerges, he sees she is just a lovely girl. She is searching for her lost brother, and has experienced prejudice on her travels because of her dark skin. Romance, magic and mystery combined with character-driven stories that deal with issues like prejudice against those who are different make this series a must for all readers who love manga and comics that deal with real social issues. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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By Tomoko Taniguchi. A hilarious and exciting fairy-tale adventure featuring a young prince who has to dress like a princess to save the magical Kingdom of Gemstone from a terrible curse, while trying to find a way to tell his true love who he really is without endangering the kingdom! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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By Tomoko Taniguchi. Prince Matthew has met a beautiful, dark-skinned woman, an exile from a faraway land, who has experienced terrible prejudice on her travels only because of her appearance. She is searching for her lost brother and a way to return home, and in this issue she finds her brother, but she and Matthew also find they are deeply attracted to one another. Will the royal family welcome her? Or will she have to take her brother and return to her distant homeland? b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.