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Volume 1, 2nd or later printing - Written by Lewis de Claremont. Softcover, 5" x 7.5", 104 pages, B&W, text only.

1st printing.

By Paul Levitz.

In 1935, DC Comics founder Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson published New Fun #1, the first comic book with all-new, all-original comic material.

What began as disposable media for children was soon on its way to becoming the mythology of our time, the 20th century's answer to Atlas or Zorro. Over 40,000 comic books later, in honor of the publisher's 75th-anniversary, Taschen has produced the single most comprehensive book on DC Comics in an edition even Superman might have trouble lifting. Over 2,000 images are reproduced to bring the storylines, the characters, and their creators to vibrant life as they've never been seen before.

Telling the tales behind the tomes is 35-year DC veteran Paul Levitz, whose in-depth essays trace the company's history, from its pulp origins through to the future of digital publishing.

Hardcover, 11 1/2-in. x 16-in., 720 pages, full color.

CAUTION!!!!Be very careful when opening the carrying case. Recommended Opening Procedure:1)It is to be opened by gently pulling the tab by the handle on the Superman side of the case (located on the right-hand side). 2)Gently press your finger into it and slowly pull out to release the top flap. 3) Then, gently slide your fingers in from the sides and slowly pull the top flap up.4) Do NOT attempt to open with the tabs at the top and bottom (by the Taschen and 75 Years of...). 5)Use caution and patience when trying to open the case or tearing may occur.

NOTE: Lone Star Comics will NOT accept returns due to damage that may occur when opening this item.

Cover price $200.00.

New Edition - 1st printing. By Paul Levitz. In 1935, DC Comics founder Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson published New Fun #1, the first comic book with all-new, all-original comic material. What began as disposable media for children was soon on its way to becoming the mythology of our time, the 20th century's answer to Atlas or Zorro. More than 40,000 comic books later and in honor of the publisher's 75th anniversary, TASCHEN has produced the single most comprehensive book on DC Comics. More than 2,000 images - covers and interiors, original illustrations, photographs, film stills, and collectibles - are reproduced using the latest technology to bring the story lines, the characters, and their creators to vibrant life as they've never been seen before. The 2010 original XL edition of 75 Years of DC Comics was winner of the 2011 Eisner Comic Industry Award for Best Comics-Related Book of the Year! But as even Superman might have trouble lifting the XL, here is the chance to enjoy the title in a smaller format. And if it is still too heavy for you, the slipcase converts into a book stand, so you can delight in your favorite comic stories and characters book on display. Hardcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 720 pages, full color. Cover price $69.99.

1st printing. Written by Roy Thomas. From the very first issue of pulp impresario Martin Goodman's Marvel Comics in 1939, Marvel created a mythological universe grounded in a world that readers recognize as close to their own, brimming with humor and heartache. In the early 1960s, this audacious approach launched the creation of heroes who have since become household names - Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, the Fantastic Four, Iron Man, the Avengers, Thor, the X-Men, the list goes on. In celebration of Marvel's 75th anniversary, TASCHEN presents a magnum opus of the most influential comic book publisher today, with an inside look not only at its celebrated characters, but also at the "bullpen" of architects whose names are almost as familiar as the protagonists they brought to life - Stan "the Man" Lee, Jack "King" Kirby, along with a roster of greats like Steve Ditko, John Romita, John Buscema, Marie Severin, and countless others. With essays by comics historian and former Marvel editor-in-chief Roy Thomas, this book delves into the heart of thousands of costumed characters who continue to fight the good fight in comics, movies, and toy aisles of the world. Hardcover, 11 1/2-in. x 16-in., 720 pages, full color. Cover price $200.00.

1st printing.

Cover by Richard Felton Outcault. Back Cover by Winsor McCay.

Featuring a collection of comic strips from the first seventy-five years of the medium including Tarzan, Superman, Batman, Captain AMerica, Terry and the Pirates, B.C., Little Nemo, Krazy Kats, Flash Gordon, the Phantom, and so many more! Includes over 90 pages of classic comic strips!

Hardcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 112 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.95.

1st printing.

By John L. Flynn, Ph.D.

They were like Gods.

Count Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster, the Phantom of the Opera, the Bride of Frankenstein, the Wolf Man, the Mummy, and Invisible Man, and the Creature from the Black Lagoon were box offices stars from 1931 to 1956. This book serves as a loving tribute to the immortal monsters of Universal Pictures that we celebrate on the 75th anniversary of the Golden Age of the horror film.

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 210 pages, Text (with B&W Photos).

Cover price $12.95.

1st printing.

By Alex Rubens.

With the advent of the arcade, Atari Inc. and its iconic game, Missile Command, were at the forefront of the industry's explosion, helping usher in both the age of the video game and the gamer lifestyle. Alex Rubens delves into electronic history to tell of an era when arcade games were designed, written, and coded by individual designers. He interviews major figures including Atari founder Nolan Bushnell and Missile Command creator David Theurer, who suffered from frequent nightmares of nuclear holocaust as he worked on the game.

The first in-depth, personal history of the era, 8-Bit Apocalypse combines Rubens's tech industry knowledge and experience as a gaming journalist to conjure the wild silicon frontier of the '80s.

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 256 pages, PC.

Cover price $16.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Asato Asato. Art and cover by Shirabi. Mechanical Design: I-IV. Translated by Roman Lempert.

WINNER OF THE 23RD ANNUAL DENGEKI NOVEL PRIZE, ONE OF THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS HONORS WITHIN THE LIGHT NOVEL SPHERE.

The San Magnolia Republic has long been under attack by unmanned weapons from the neighboring Empire. Against this onslaught, the Republic has also deployed similar weapons, narrowly avoiding great loss of life and impending disaster-or at least that's how it seemed. The truth is that it has never been possible to have no casualties. Young men and women drawn from the Republic's supposedly non-existent 86th district are organized into the "86 unit" and then ordered to pilot the "unmanned weapons" before heading to battle.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 16 and up

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Written by Asato Asato. Art and cover by Shirabi. Mechanical Design: I-IV. Translated by Roman Lempert.

WINNER OF THE 23RD ANNUAL DENGEKI NOVEL PRIZE, ONE OF THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS HONORS WITHIN THE LIGHT NOVEL SPHERE.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 16 and up

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Written by Asato Asato. Art and cover by Shirabi. Mechanical Design: I-IV. Translated by Roman Lempert.

An unprecedented electromagnetic attack from the Legion rocks both Giad and San Magnolia to their very foundations. With the Gran Mur destroyed, nothing stands between the Legion and the unguarded Alba enjoying the height of luxury in the capital. Having no other option, the Federal Republic of Giad orders a special operation. But will Shin be able to take the fight to the mechanical menace while also battling his personal demons...?

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 16 and up

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Asato Asato. Art and cover by Shirabi. Mechanical Design: I-IV. Translated by Roman Lempert.

At long last, Shin and Lena have been reunited! While the atmosphere between the two has been nothing but pleasant, Kurena and Frederica seem less than thrilled, and Raiden struggles to take a hint. The fun comes to an end when the Eighty-Six receive their first mission as a new squadron with Lena at the helm. Their destination: an abandoned subway tunnel in the northern part of the eighty-fifth Sector of the Republic. Deep underground, the gaping maw of a subterranean Legion base awaits them...

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 16 and up

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Asato Asato. Art and cover by Shirabi. Mechanical Design: I-IV. Translated by Roman Lempert.

Desperate for more information on Legion Developer Zelene Birkenbaum, the Eighty Sixth Strike Package sets its sights on the United Kingdom of Roa Gracia. Little do they know, their hunt for answers is about to yield far more information than they bargained for. Within the United Kingdom, a Legion strategy crazy enough to terrify even the Eighty-Six is already well underway...

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 16 and up

Cover price $15.00.

Volume 6 - 1st printing.

Written by Asato Asato. Art and cover by Shirabi. Mechanical Design: I-IV. Translated by Roman Lempert.

Live to fight. Die with honor. That was all they knew, and they were proud. But as they saw themselves reflected in the Sirins-slaughtered by the thousands with nothing to show for it-a crack formed in their ironclad resolve. Shin's mind festered with doubt. Lena's heart tore at the seams as she struggled to understand him. Would they find common ground over the course of the United Kingdom operation? Or would they drift further apart...?

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 16 and up

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 7 - 1st printing.

Written by Asato Asato. Art and cover by Shirabi. Mechanical Design: I-IV. Translated by Roman Lempert.

The Merciless Queen has finally been taken into custody. Now the Federacy, the United Kingdom, and the Alliance of Wald can conduct a thorough analysis of this special Ameise and find out what makes the Legion tick. In the meantime, the members of the 86th Strike Package take a step away from the iron and blood so that they can relax for the first time in ages.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 240 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 16 and up

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Written by Asato Asato. Art and cover by Shirabi. Mechanical Design: I-IV. Translated by Roman Lempert.

An end to the endless war. The possibility of stopping the Legion once and for all. Such is humanity's most fervent desire. But in the war-free world of tomorrow, what will become of the Eighty-Six? Many have gained a renewed hope for the future. Some have found love, and others have new aspirations, but what of those who have yet to dream? The warm rays of hope have bent their iron wills and distorted their realities. For those tragic few, the worst is yet to come...

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 16 and up

Cover price $15.00.

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Written by Asato Asato. Art and cover by Shirabi. Mechanical Design: I-IV. Translated by Roman Lempert.

The Spearhead Squadron has sustained heavy losses in the battle against the new Morpho. Among the dead is Shana, Shiden's-Vice Captain. As Shiden swears revenge for her fallen comrade, Kurena, whose distress resulted in Shana's death, loses her composure entirely. To make matters worse, the Morpho has fled into the Holy Theocracy of Noiryanaruse. Now, Shin and company must set foot into this mysterious nation that even the United Kingdom and the Federacy are wary of!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 272 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 16 and up

Cover price $15.00.

Volume 10 - 1st printing.

Written by Asato Asato. Art and cover by Shirabi. Mechanical Design: I-IV. Translated by Roman Lempert.

The Republic of San Magnolia...Eighty-Sixth Sector: A lone child soldier, Shinei Nouzen, touches down on a hellish battlefield. As the "Reaper" of the Eighty-Six, he is saddled with the last wishes of his departed comrades, and the obligation to take them as far as he can go. This is the tale of the people who made him into the Reaper, and the cruel, abrupt incidents of death and destruction which stole them from him.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 288 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 16 and up

Cover price $15.00.

Volume 11 - 1st printing.

Written by Asato Asato. Art and cover by Shirabi. Mechanical Design: I-IV. Translated by Roman Lempert.

As Lena and Shin take their first steps on Republic soil after what seemed like a lifetime, they find a country that still hasn't changed-one that cannot change. But their newest operation can't wait. After surviving battlefield after hellish battlefield, and seeing what they have to return to, Lena and Shin begrudgingly take their first steps into the darkness... But the ghosts of the dead gather to stand in their way, their eyes a cavernous silver.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 272 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 16 and up

Cover price $15.00.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Written by Asato Asato. Art and cover by Shirabi. Mechanical Design: I-IV. Translated by Roman Lempert. The Republic's evacuation resulted in massive casualties on both sides, and the fallout takes a toll on everyone. As Shin muses on what it means to be a leader, Lena thinks of her homeland, now lost to her forever. Frederica, too, is dismayed by her own powerlessness as the ill-fated Empire's last Empress-she'll have to change if she wants to survive. Meanwhile, discontent is brewing within the Empire, and a few disaffected squadrons, desperate to reverse the state of the war, reach for a dangerous miracle...? Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 288 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 16 and up Cover price $15.00.

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1st printing-Large Print. By James Paterson. As San Francisco's most glamorous millionaires mingle at the party of the year, someone is watching--waiting for a chance to take vengeance on Isa and Ethan Bailey, the city's most celebrated couple. Finally, the killer pinpoints the ideal moment, and it's the perfect murder. Not a trace of evidence is left behind in their glamorous home. As Detective Lindsay Boxer investigates the high-profile murder, someone else is found brutally executed--a preacher with a message of hope for the homeless. His death nearly falls through the cracks, but when reporter Cindy Thomas hears about it, she knows the story could be huge. Probing deeper into the victim's history, she discovers he may not have been quite as saintly as everyone thought. As the hunt for two criminals tests the limits of the Women's Murder Club, Lindsay sees sparks fly between Cindy and her partner, Detective Rich Conklin. The Women's Murder Club now faces its toughest challenge: will love destroy all that four friends have built? The exhilarating new chapter in the Women's Murder Club series, The 8th Confession serves up a double dose of speed-charged twists and shocking revelations as only James Patterson can. And remember, this is the only Murder Club episode of the year. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9 1/2-in.,362 pages, Text Only. Cover price $27.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $7.99

Add to cart Fine $5.99

1st printing -Small Print. By James Paterson. As San Francisco's most glamorous millionaires mingle at the party of the year, someone is watching--waiting for a chance to take vengeance on Isa and Ethan Bailey, the city's most celebrated couple. Finally, the killer pinpoints the ideal moment, and it's the perfect murder. Not a trace of evidence is left behind in their glamorous home. As Detective Lindsay Boxer investigates the high-profile murder, someone else is found brutally executed--a preacher with a message of hope for the homeless. His death nearly falls through the cracks, but when reporter Cindy Thomas hears about it, she knows the story could be huge. Probing deeper into the victim's history, she discovers he may not have been quite as saintly as everyone thought. As the hunt for two criminals tests the limits of the Women's Murder Club, Lindsay sees sparks fly between Cindy and her partner, Detective Rich Conklin. The Women's Murder Club now faces its toughest challenge: will love destroy all that four friends have built? The exhilarating new chapter in the Women's Murder Club series, The 8th Confession serves up a double dose of speed-charged twists and shocking revelations as only James Patterson can. And remember, this is the only Murder Club episode of the year. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in.,362 pages, Text Only.

1st printing. By James Patterson and Maxine Paetro. Hardcover, 368 pages, Text only.

Add to cart Near Mint $12.95

1st printing. Story and art by Raymond Biesinger. A veteran illustrator imparts practical advice for the working creative with candid humor Raymond Biesenger has over twenty years of experience as a self-employed creative. Sure, everything an aspiring creative needs to know might be at their fingertips. But the question of what to do when their work has been exploited remains. This portable, and elegantly illustrated guide to navigating and maneuvering the least glamorous aspects of the creative industry is a future classic suitable for everybody from the earnest novice to the seasoned professional. Softcover, 4 3/4-in. x 7-in., 212 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Teen+ Cover price $18.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

1st printing. Art and cover by Kim Drane. It's never too early to introduce your little home skillet to the raddest decade-the 90s! This hella-cute counting book is great to read with little ones learning about numbers. The vibrant illustrations feature bucket hats, roller blades, VHS tapes, classic 90s toys, and other icons from the zenith of human history that will pop off the page with Kim Drane's happy and colorful style. Learn about numbers and the best decade with your little ones, all at the same time! Hardcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 20 (board) pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $16.95.

1st printing. By Ashley Wood. Ashley Wood returns with just what the title suggests-96 nude girls, collected from his previous two 48 Nudes editions. Ashley Wood is an internationally acclaimed, commercial illustrator, concept designer and comic book artist. He is a three-time Spectrum Award-winner and a two-time Communication Arts Award-winner. Hardcover, 11-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $29.99.

1st printing.

By Jim Pressman, Donna Pressman, and Alan Axelrod.

When Jack Pressman went into business as a manufacturer of basic playthings like lead soldiers and toy xylophones in 1922, he could little have imagined that his small venture would become one of the iconic American toy companies. This centennial history traces the growth of the company under the leadership of three successive Pressmans: Jack, his wife Lynn (one of the first female CEOs in the industry), and their son Jim.

It is a story that reflects the development of the toy industry as a whole-encompassing the rise of plastics, the emergence of character licensing and TV advertising, and the surprising endurance of the physical board game in our digital age.

Hardcover, 11-in. x 13-in., 256 pages, full color.

Cover price $60.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Kazuma Kamachi. Art and cover by Kiyotaka Haimura. Translated by Alice Prowse. After bringing an end to World War III, Touma Kamijou disappears from the world. Both sides-magic and science-take the time to rest and regroup. While Accelerator spends his days with Last Order and Misaka Worst, Shiage Hamazura uses the secrets he gained in Russia as a bargaining chip and returns to Academy City to reform Team ITEM. It seems like peace is here at last. That is, until a new group called the Freshmen arrive...? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Kazuma Kamachi. Art and cover by Kiyotaka Haimura. Translated by Alice Prowse. As the dust settles from their encounter with the Freshman, Touma Kamijou, Shiage Hamazura, and Accelerator finally cross paths in Academy City. It won't be long before these three find themselves with yet another challenge on their hands-explaining what the heck they've been doing to everyone who was worried about them! The boys have survived more than one scrape with death but it's anyone's guess if they'll live through this... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 158 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Fine $8.30

Add to cart Fine $8.30

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Kazuma Kamachi. Art and cover by Kiyotaka Haimura.

In Academy City, magic and science coexist in an unwavering power struggle. Toma Kamijo, an academically-challenged student in Academy City, wields the power of the Imagine Breaker in his right hand, which allows him to completely negate all supernatural powers - as well as his own luck. When he happens upon a mysterious nun named Index, whose mind has been implanted with the Index Librorum Prohibitorum - 103,000 ancient texts banned by the Church - Toma's luck is about to be pushed to its limits when he finds himself in the middle of a war he never expected!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 260 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Very Fine $9.00

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Written by Kazuma Kamachi. Art and cover by Kiyotaka Haimura.

In Academy City, magic and science coexist in an unwavering power struggle - and Toma Kamijo has been caught up in the middle of it ever since he met Index, a magical nun who has been implanted with 103,000 ancient texts. When Toma learns from magician Stiyl Magnus that a shrine maiden is being held captive at an Academy City cram school, and that someone from the magical realm might be involved, the one-time enemies team up to save the girl. But it isn't long before the rescue mission takes a turn; will Toma be the one who needs rescuing?

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 260 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Written by Kazuma Kamachi. Art and cover by Kiyotaka Haimura.

Science and magic clash in this critically acclaimed light novel series! Touma Kamijou is the unluckiest boy in Academy City. Having settled the magical side of his problems for a while, the scientific side of things starts to heat up when Touma's rival-turned-friend Mikoto meets her own clone. That's only the beginning of a chain of events that leads Touma and Mikoto to face their deadliest foe yet. Kazuma Kamachi's smash hit light novel series continues!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 260 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Kazuma Kamachi. Art and cover by Kiyotaka Haimura.

Science and magic clash in this critically acclaimed light novel series! Toma Kamijou has gotten permission to leave Academy City and goes on a beach vacation with his family. But somehow now his mother is Index, Index is Pierce Aogami, Kaori Kanzaki is Stiyl Magnus, Stiyl is a crusty old sea dog, Misaka's little sister is the sea dog's son, and Misaka is Toma's little sister - and a certain magical spell is to blame for everything! Toma's caught in the midst of the mysterious Angel's Fall spell in the latest volume of the smash-hit light novel series!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 260 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Kazuma Kamachi. Art and cover by Kiyotaka Haimura.

August 31. The day Accelerator meets a strange girl in a back alley and he's sure he's seen her somewhere before. The day Mikoto Misaka finds herself asked on a date by a very pleasant young man. That same day, Touma Kamijou awakes with an especially unlucky feeling. The reason: He's just realized he has completely forgotten to do any of his summer homework. Three characters, three stories, and one last day of summer vacation!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 260 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 6 - 1st printing.

Written by Kazuma Kamachi. Art and cover by Kiyotaka Haimura.

It's the first day of a new semester in Academy City. The day a mysterious transfer student appears at Touma Kamijou's school. The day Index makes her first friend. The day Mikoto Misaka meets Index for the first time and, caught between them, Kamijou again meets with misfortune. The day Kuroko Shirai witnesses the entire incident and becomes rather jealous of Kamijou. It's also the day Academy City is attacked by a certain magician. Transfer students, friends, and magicians - as magic and science clash and Academy City declares a state of emergency, Touma Kamijou's tale truly begins!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 260 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 7 - 1st printing.

Written by Kazuma Kamachi. Art and cover by Kiyotaka Haimura.

A legendary tome known as The Book of the Law, which describes how to summon an angel, has been stolen - and the nun who knows how to decipher it has been kidnapped. All of which should be completely irrelevant to high school student Touma Kamijou, who's still whiling away his time in Academy City. Except his famously terrible luck gets him involved in the rescue operation, and if he thought school life was bad enough, wait until he gets a taste of church politics!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 260 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Written by Kazuma Kamachi. Art and cover by Kiyotaka Haimura.

Tokiwadai Middle School: a place bathed in the envious gazes of all the schoolgirls in Academy City. Every single one of its female students is a proper young lady, and none more so than Mikoto Misaka. Kuroko - a Level Four teleporter and a member of Judgment, the organization that preserves public order in the city - knows this all too well. She invites her darling Misaka out to go shopping, but that's just the beginning of what ends up being a very, very long day, one in which she sees Misaka's true form and may wish she hadn't!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 260 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Written by Kazuma Kamachi. Art and cover by Kiyotaka Haimura.

The Daihasei Festival - a huge athletics festival attended by every school in Academy City, where the superpowered students attending these institutions gather to compete in a wide variety of competitions. And of course, Touma Kamijou is participating. His terrible luck is still in full effect; he's gnawed on by a famished Index, castigated by a representative of the festival management committee, and zapped mid-competition by none other than Mikoto Misaka. But Academy city's about to have a much bigger problem - and her name is Oriana Thomson.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 260 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 10 - 1st printing.

Written by Kazuma Kamachi. Art and cover by Kiyotaka Haimura.

Seven days have passed since the start of the Daihasei Festival, one of the biggest events of Academy City. Everyone is participating - Seiri Fukiyose is helping coordinate the games, Komoe Tsukuyomi dresses for the part as she cheers for her students, and of course, famous Mikoto Misaka is blowing away the competition. Even Kamijou has appearances! But a shadow has fallen across the celebrations: The Croce di Pietro. This magical artifact threatens the livelihoods of everyone Kamijou holds dear so he dashes off to try and bring Academy City back from the brink. But Oriana Thompson, the magician known as Route Disturb, and the Roman Catholic Church are determined to bring the bastion of science to its knees. Kamijou is going to need all the help he can get - and some luck for once wouldn't hurt!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 260 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 11 - 1st printing.

Written by Kazuma Kamachi. Art and cover by Kiyotaka Haimura.

Now that the Daihasei Festival has ended, life returns to normal for the boy who knows nothing but misfortune, Touma Kamjiou. But in a stroke of unbelievably good luck, Kamijou manages to snag two tickets for a getaway overseas trip! He and the sister, Index, make their way to pearl of the Adriatic, Venezia, where maybe the two will even have romantic rendezvous and many heart throbbing events. But is everything really going Kamijou's way, or is there something more to this too-good-to-be-true adventure?

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 240 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Written by Kazuma Kamachi. Art and cover by Kiyotaka Haimura.

September 30th. As the seasons change in Academy City, so do the seasonal clothes. Mikoto Misaka, talented esper student of the elite Tokiwadai Middle School that stands above the hustle and bustle of the city, waits in front of the concert hall for her companion. But...he never arrives. There is no trace at all of that young man who was supposed to show up to accept his punishment game. Mikoto sighs as she cradles her too-thin schoolbag and the violin case she'd been holding all the while but now--When Touma Kamijou and Mikoto Misaka finally cross paths, the school comedy that revolves around a punishment game will begin!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 260 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 13 - 1st printing.

Written by Kazuma Kamachi. Art and cover by Kiyotaka Haimura.

September 30th. As the seasons change in Academy City, so do the seasonal clothes. Mikoto Misaka, talented esper student of the elite Tokiwadai Middle School that stands above the hustle and bustle of the city, waits in front of the concert hall for her companion. But...he never arrives. There is no trace at all of that young man who was supposed to show up to accept his punishment game. Mikoto sighs as she cradles her too-thin schoolbag and the violin case she'd been holding all the while but now--When Touma Kamijou and Mikoto Misaka finally cross paths, the school comedy that revolves around a punishment game will begin!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 260 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 14 - 1st printing.

Written by Kazuma Kamachi. Art and cover by Kiyotaka Haimura.

As the seasons change in Academy City, so do the seasonal clothes. Mikoto Misaka, talented esper student of the elite Tokiwadai Middle School that stands above the hustle and bustle of the city, waits in front of the concert hall for her companion. But...he never arrives. There is no trace at all of that young man who was supposed to show up to accept his punishment game. Mikoto sighs as she cradles her too-thin schoolbag and the violin case she'd been holding all the while but now--When Touma Kamijou and Mikoto Misaka finally cross paths, the school comedy that revolves around a punishment game will begin!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 260 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 15 - 1st printing.

Written by Kazuma Kamachi. Art and cover by Kiyotaka Haimura.

Academy City's peacekeeping forces are absent due to the Avignon invasion. In that now lawless land, shadowy groups start moving behind the scenes.--Those acting for their own interests.--Those who love the dark and revel in killing.--Those trying to destroy others' hope.--Those standing up in defiance for those important to them.--Those bringing the battle to the higher echelons.--Those quelling rebellious elements.--Those who would stop a rampage with violence.In this city, which controls all of science, who will survive?

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 256 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 16 - 1st printing.

Written by Kazuma Kamachi. Art and cover by Kiyotaka Haimura.

Acqua of the Back has taken aim at Touma Kamijou-or more specifically, his right hand-with all the powers of sainthood and magic available to a powerful member of God's Right Seat. As a countermeasure, The Amakusa Style Church has dispatched Itsuwa as a temporary live in bodyguard. But when she whips out her overwhelming cooking ability and domestic skills, will Index completely lose her place in the Kamijou household before the threat passes?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 240 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 17 - 1st printing.

Written by Kazuma Kamachi. Art and cover by Kiyotaka Haimura.

The head of the English Puritan Church, Laura Stuart, has summoned the Index Librorum Prohibitorum with a mission to investigate the bombing of the Euro Tunnel that connects the UK with France. Index soon departs for the British Isles with her guardian Touma Kamijou in tow but their when their flight is suddenly hijacked by a mysterious figure, their plans will have to change! If they survive, Index and Touma's next unfortunate adventure will lead them to the heart of the UK!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 260 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 18 - 1st printing.

Written by Kazuma Kamachi. Art and cover by Kiyotaka Haimura.

Index has returned to London, only to find herself in the center of a coup-d'etat! After the Knights seize the UK, the country is put under martial law while the sorcerers of the Puritan faction continue to resist. As the civil war rages, Touma Kamijou follows Index's trail to Folkestone where he runs directly into the mastermind of the coup herself, the second princess Carissa and God's Right Seat Acqua?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 260 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 19 - 1st printing.

Written by Kazuma Kamachi. Art and cover by Kiyotaka Haimura.

In the shadows of Academy City, the special team known only as Group is hard at work to solve yet another incident. The Level 5 esper Accelerator and the man who controls both supernatural and magic powers, Tsuchimikado, are investigating a case where their only clue is the word "dragon." While they struggle to find a way to make progress, a member of Academy City's board of directors bears a terrible grudge against them. Once again, Group finds themselves on the business end of a fearsome weapon!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 288 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 20 - 1st printing.

Written by Kazuma Kamachi. Art and cover by Kiyotaka Haimura.

October 18th. World War III has begun.

As the flames of conflict between Academy City and Russia spread further, many other countries suddenly find themselves pulled into the fight. Fiamma, the only remaining active member of God's Right Seat, attempts to control everything from the shadows while others run straight into the heart of the storm!

Kamijou will travel as far as necessary to revive the magically comatose Index; Accelerator won't let even a war stop him from saving Last Order; and Hamazura must find a way to heal Takitsubo's stimulant-abused body. Though their goals are all different, it is fate that these three will cross paths in Russia, where something sinister lies in wait for them...!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 288 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $15.00.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Cristina Duran and Miguel Giner Bo.

A Chance is the engrossing, heartwarming story of a family's struggles and triumphs. The narrative follows Cristina Durán and Miguel Giner Bou as they rebuild and reinvent themselves after their daughter Laia is born with cerebral palsy. Hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and doctors become part of their daily routine. There is one chance in a thousand that Laia will pull through - and they hold on to that chance with tremendous strength and indomitable joy. Years later, with the same courage and determination, Cristina and Miguel embark on the arduous process of adopting their second daughter, Selam, from Ethiopia.

This time, they face a long period of training, psychological tests, interviews, and formalities before they can even pack their bags. And when they return with Selam, the challenge of reinvention awaits them yet again.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 312 pages, PC.

Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. By Stephen J Lind. The first spiritual biography of a misunderstood believer, the renowned creator of Peanuts. Charles M. Schulz's Peanuts comic strip franchise, the most successful of all time, forever changed the industry. For more than half a century, the endearing, witty insights brought to life by Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, and Lucy have caused newspaper readers and television viewers across the globe to laugh, sigh, gasp, and ponder. A Charlie Brown Religion explores one of the most provocative topics Schulz broached in his heartwarming work - religion. Softcover,l 6-in. x 9-in., 308 pages, B&W. Cover price $20.00.