Comic Book New Releases December 3

Volume 16 - 1st printing. Written by Rikito Nakamura. Art and Cover by Yukiko Nozawa. Translated by M. Fulcrum. A BRAZILLION REASONS TO LOVE YOU. Rentaros already got plenty of strong girlfriends, but Kaho Eira, the half-Brazilian capoeira expert, would give them all a run for their money! With the power to stop cars and beat up bad guys, shed be unstoppable—except that shes deathly scared of anything that cant be taken out with a kick or a punch. Meanwhile, its finally time for Shizuka to face her mother about being unable to speak with others, and the family battles yokai at school. Its a volume filled with tears and laughs in equal measure! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 218 pages, B&W. Older Teen (15+) Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $12.95

Add to cart Near Mint $12.95

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Usata Nonohara and Ox. Art and cover by Aya Obara. Translated by Erin Husson. The mystery behind the Aguinas family and their potion stockpile deepens following the mission to rescue Dr. Nierenberg's daughter from Robert's blackmail attempt. But his escape complicates matters, drawing Mariela that much closer to the royal family and the prying eyes she'd so desperately worked to avoid. With potions running low and a seemingly endless labyrinth still before them- how much longer can Mariela keep her alchemical abilities secret...? Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $13.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Fine $5.30

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Kumo Kagyu. Art and Cover by Makoto Fugetsu. Character design by so-bin. Translated by Sean McCann. "Treasure awaits in a hidden room on the third floor of the dungeon"-so claims a dangerously suspicious rumor. But Iarumas has got nothing better to do, so with Sezmar of the All-Stars in tow, he and his party head toward the mysterious reward. To no one's surprise, however, they're greeted by a sudden alarm and a large horde of monsters. And to make matters worse, Garbage falls into a trap! Will she be able to face an army of foes all on her own?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 224 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $13.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $15.95

Add to cart Near Mint $15.95

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mayo-Nuguri. Translated by Webtoon. Unsurprisingly, humanity stood no chance in their war against the vampires. As the vampires hunt down the last fragments of mankind to extinction, refugees in the Holy Land "Bahal" turn to one last Hail Mary. Using their limited resources and technology, they are able to revive a legendary hero in hopes of doing what no warrior was able to do, defeat the vampires. However, their revived corpse, a gladiator named Gunther, is the furthest thing from heroic. He's disgusting, selfish, and cruel-but also humankind's final hope. Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 296 pages, full color. Older Teen Cover price $22.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Mazikari. Art and cover by Masahiro Itosugi. Character Design by Makuwauni. Translated by Wesley Bridges. Adapted by Annie Bowers. When Alvins adventuring team recruits a reliable wizard, their team becomes more powerful than ever! But what Alvin doesnt realize is that this wizard is giving the female members of his team an extra boost behind closed doors… A sexy, Mature-rated NTR fantasy manga filled with secrets, pleasure, and more! Young swordsman Alvin has put together a near-perfect adventuring team with his best friend Renka and the adorable priestess Milis. Things are going pretty well, until they recruit a wizard named Shinji. Now theyre on the road to becoming the best team ever! Theres just one catch—little does Alvin know, but Shinji is quite the Casanova, and hes not just tangled up in his teammates sheets. Hes finding his way into the beds of companions and enemies alike! Will Alvin remain blissfully unaware of Shinjis lecherous ways or is the steamy truth destined to come out? Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $34.95

Add to cart Near Mint $34.95

Set Includes 10 Volumes (with Slipcase) - Printings May Vary. Written by Satoshi Miyagawa and Eiichi Shimizu. Art by Kai Kitago, Tomohiro Shimoguch, and Keisuke Gotou. Translated by Sheldon Drzka. ALL YOUR FAVORITE DC MANGA TITLES IN ONE BOX SET! Superman travels to Japan daily to indulge his appetite in the country's most savory cuisines! Batman creates the ultimate super-computer to vanquish crime in Gotham City once and for all! And when Batman is accidentally turned into a baby, only one person can protect and raise the infant crimefighter: The Joker! DC Comics and Kodansha present DC's most iconic heroes and villains as you've never seen them before in these three series written and illustrated by some of Japans most talented mangaka. This 10-book box set collects SUPERMAN VS. MESHI Vol. 1-3, BATMAN: JUSTICE BUSTER Vol. 1-4, and JOKER: ONE OPERATION JOKER Vol. 1-3 and is the perfect gift set for fans of manga and the DC Universe. Softcover (10 Volumes with Slipcase), 1,648 pages (Total), 5-in. x 7-in., B&W. Cover price $49.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.95

Add to cart Near Mint $10.95

Volume 24 - 1st printing. Written by Hiro Ainana. Art and Cover by Shri. Translated by Jenny McKeon. Having stopped the assault on the fort city by the necromancer, and with product development and the management reform of Hero's Rest all going smoothly, Satou and friends resume their travels of the neighboring countries. However, for some reason, everywhere they go, they seem to come across incidents involving demons. As they take care of these problems, Satou gives his party members' gear a serious upgrade using his newly acquired item. Yet in the midst of all this, the mastermind behind the previous attack creeps toward the great witch Arcatia in search of a mysterious object... Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 192 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $16.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 23 - 1st printing. Written by Satoshi Wagahara. Art and cover by 029 (Oniku). Translated by Kevin Gifford. Now that Lucifer has defected and Satan is missing, things are looking grim for the Devil King's Army. But in an unexpected twist of events, Alciel is appointed as the next supreme commander! From enemy to reluctant ally to leader, how will the new leader command them to triumph!? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $13.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Suzu Omi. Translated by Ben Trethewey. Narumi Hakobe is a high school student who constantly wears a blank expression on his face. Even in class, he's quiet and unassuming. His joy in life is keeping up with posts from "Efa," a girl who takes lewd photos and posts them on social media. But soon, he finds out that Efa's true identity is none other than... his diligent and popular classmate Mitsuha Koto...?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $20.95

Add to cart Near Mint $20.95

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kenichi Sonoda. Chicago in the 1990s - a city of crime that means good business for two young women: bounty hunter partners Rally and Minnie-May, the Gunsmith Cats! Fans will love this crime manga classic from the '90s from the character designer of Bubblegum Crisis, printed in an over-sized format and high-quality paper. Rally Vincent runs Gunsmith Cats-a gun shop in Illinois with her partner, demolitions expert and former call girl Minnie-May Hopkins. But Rally's "real" job doesn't pay the bills, her hobby does. And her hobby is bounty hunting, bringing the most wanted men and women in the Chicago area to justice-dressed in her sharp suit and tie, and driving her Shelby Cobra GT 500! In Gunsmith Cats Omnibus vol. 3, custody battles can get nasty-but rarely as nasty as the situation Rally and Minnie-May are caught up in. Michael Stone, the famed hypnotist and stage magician known professionally as "Mister Smart" has jumped bail on a hit-and-run, which made him Rally's business...and then kidnapping gets added to the rap sheet, as Smart is set up by his estranged wife on a false charge of abducting his own daughter, Jeena. But this is much more than just a family dispute, as behind the personal drama is a scheme to use Smart's skills to rip off $20 million in Mob money...with Jeena's life as penalty if he doesn't pull off the trick! Then, Rally's trouble-prone pal, master thief Misty Brown, gets into more trouble than ever when she decides to steal Bean "Roadbuster" Bandit's beloved car Buff on a whim. Not only is Bean a tad upset, but Misty is now in terrible danger, and not necessarily from the Roadbuster-because certain ruthless people want to lay hands on the cargo he was transporting. Sure, it was only blank sheets of paper, but there's thousands of them...and it seems they're the exact same special kind used by the US Mint! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 648 pages, B&W. Parental Advisory: Explicit Content NOTE: "...[Sonoda's] work on series such as Bubblegum Crisis and Gall Force helped define the look of 1980s anime. His first major manga, Gunsmith Cats, proved that Sonoda is a talented writer as well. (3 stars out of 4)"-Jason Thompson, Manga: The Complete Guide"Muscled thugs stalking mean streets, fast cars, pretty girls, and enough munitions to equip a personal army...Gunsmith Cats is a superb series worthy of just about anyone's collection." -A.V. Club"A classic girls with guns manga." -Library Journal Cover price $29.99.

Add to cart Fine $5.30

Add to cart Fine $5.30

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by Miku. Art and cover by Kazoumi Minatogawa. Character Design by Rein Kuwashima. Translation by Sheldon Drzka. The princess, and the assassin who tried to kill her are not only friends, but rivals for Yuuya's Love...?! After Luna's thwarted assassination attempt, she and the princess put the past behind them. And while Yuuya's thrilled Luna is no longer out to kill Princess Alexia, how the heck is he going to explain his new friend was responsible for the attack in the Weald?! As if fending off the suspicious eyes of nobility wasn't hard enough-Yuuya will now have to survive a newfound onslaught of affection from his two eager companions. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $13.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Written by MAKO. Art and cover by Yone. Character Design by Maro. Translated by Jan Cash. After putting all her blood, sweat, and tears into her work, cutting costs, and yet more overtime, Alina has finally budgeted enough for the staff of Iffole Counter to take a two-day trip to a resort! After finishing her first fantastic day off, she dives into bed full of satisfaction... only to wake up back at the beginning of day one. Now she's stuck in an endless loop, unable to go home. Someone has ruined her precious vacation, and when she finds them, they're going to get a taste of her hammer. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 170 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $13.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 17 - 1st printing. Written by Kisetsu Morita. Art and cover by Benio. Translated by Jasmine Bernhardt. I've been killing slimes for 300 years, and now I'm a magical girl?! Natalie and I have been turned into strange, mascot-like creatures, and together we protect the peace of Flatta... Wait, what?! Oh well, I know this is the work of some god or other, so I'm sure we'll soon have it sorted. Then, I accompany Flatorte on her visit home (along with the whole family) and attend Pecora's idol workshop! Finally, Wynona shares an adventure of her own. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 years and up Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $15.95

Add to cart Near Mint $15.95

Contains a new translation of Initial D.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Collects Initial D GN (2002-2008 Tokyopop) Vol. 15-16. Story and art by Shuichi Shigeno. Translated by Kevin Steinbach. Remember me? Relive Takumi Fujiwara's journey from tofu delivery boy to street-racing legend in an all-new, large-sized, 2-in-1 print edition of the series that made Japanese street racing into a worldwide phenomenon. Contains a new translation of Initial D Vol. 15-16. Takumi Fujiwara spends a lot of time behind the wheel. His tofu delivery job sends him racing down the treacherous roads of Mount Akina, and without even realizing it, Takumi has mastered racing techniques that take most drivers a lifetime to learn. Of course, none of his friends realize this. They're all too busy watching the Akina Speed Stars, the local street racing team. When the legendary Red Suns show up to challenge the Speed Stars, the rival team obsesses over a phantom car, the Trueno Eight-Six, seen racing through the mountain roads. Who is the driver, and will they take on the dangerous challenge? This edition is still running in the '90s but features a refreshed translation and lettering for the 2020s, as well as a special large size. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 448 pages, B&W. Cover price $22.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Written by Yu Tsurusaki. Art and cover by Shin Ikezawa. Translated by M. Fulcrum. Adapted by Benjamin Wilgus. DEEPEST DISARRAYED DUNGEON. Tachibana was your average office worker until he was transported to another world. Now hes an unbelievably hot girl traveling with his attractive best friend, Jinjugi. The two have ventured into a dungeon to raise funds, but have fallen for a trap thats locked them in. They must slowly descend deeper into the dungeon alongside a clumsy high school girl and theatrically over-the-top hero. Chaos seems to be the only thing theyll find on their journey. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $17.95

Add to cart Near Mint $17.95

1st printing. Based on the Story by William Shakespeare. Adapted by Crystal Chan. Art and cover by Julien Choy. I love your Majesty according to my bond; no more nor less. The aging King Lear of Britain has decided to abdicate his throne and divide his realm among his three beloved daughters. The largest share shall go to the one who loves him best - unfortunately, Lear mistakes empty, overblown flattery for true devotion. His error plunges the realm into war and drives Lear to rain-drenched madness. Manga Classics is proud to bring you an unabridged manga adaptation of Shakespeare's beloved tragedy, considered to be one of the greatest works of literature ever written! Hardcover, 5 3/4-in.x 8 1/4-in., 340 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Yuushi Kawata. Art and cover by Yukito. Translated by Andrew Hodgson. When Mega Man grows up, he must face his greatest challenge of all... life as an adult! The battles with Dr. Wily are in the past, and Mega Man has grown up in a peaceful world. Now spending his days as a dentist, Mega Man has begun to notice a rise in strange, robot-related incidents. As a result, he must once again use his great power to protect the world and uncover the mastermind behind this mystery… Softcover, 5-in.x 8-in., 194 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $34.95

Add to cart Near Mint $34.95

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Makoto Yukimura. From manga icon Makoto Yukimura, the creator of Vinland Saga! It's 2078, and eighteen astronauts represent all humanity on its first voyage to Jupiter. And their humanity is more precious than the treasure they seek. Hachimaki is determined to break free of Earths gravity well by joining the crew of the fusion-powered Von Braun on its epic first crewed journey to Jupiter. If the giant planet can be successfully reached and harvested for the helium-3 fuel in its atmosphere, the entire solar system will open up to humanity. But it isnt only worlds whose paths are made by unseen orbits through time and space…its people, and Hachimaki must confront the tension of tightening his human bonds to Earth through marriage, even as he seeks the far frontier—just as his old captain, Fee Carmichael, must seek that invisible balance of forces with the past, present, and future generations of her own earthbound family. And if Fee and crewmates Yuri and Tanabe aboard the space junk removal ship Toy Box cant stop the long-feared Kessler Syndrome as a war in space threatens to spin out of control and fill orbit with an inescapable cloud of debris, humanity may never journey beyond Earth again! Planetes is an epic saga of family, friendship, and passion in a future not far away! Planetes is the ancient Greek word for wanderers—describing both the planets themselves, and the restless protagonists who dream of reaching those distant worlds against an epic backdrop of family, romance, politics, ambition, and war in creator Makoto Yukimuras saga of the human drama of space exploration! Deluxe Edition features: Front and back covers feature debossed patterns with tactile effect. Metallic copper gilding on page edges. 7 x 10 hardback on high-quality paper. 44 full-color art pages on special gloss stock. Book design pays tribute to real astronauts; inspired by elements of the International Space Station. Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 10-in., 672 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $49.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by Junpei Inuzuka. Art and cover by Katsumi Enami. Transalted by Elliot Ryouga. Adapted by Rebecca Schneidereit. ANOTHER HEARTY HELPING. Welcome back to Western Cuisine Nekoya: an ordinary restaurant on weekdays, but every Saturday it opens up for a wild gallery of otherworldly guests. Master's culinary expertise has wowed elves, mages, halflings, and dwarves alike for over three decades. Master's niece, Saki, arrives seeking a part-time job, but is she up to the challenge of cross-dimensional clientele? The bell rings, and the customers pour in. Bon appetit! Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 256 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Rated T Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ai Okaue. Translated by Sawa Matsueda Savage. A new revenge thriller manga from the creator of the hit manga and TV drama Guilty! Plunge into a tale of vengeance set in the dark depths of showbiz, where a rise to stardom casts sinister shadows. Another gut-wrenching thriller perfect for fans of streaming hits The Glory and Burn Down the House. It was here all along, inside me. After Mayuka crosses the line at dinner, Misato seeks refuge in the childhood home she was forced to leave behind. Down on her luck, she encounters her old friend Junya, who sheds light on more of Misato's past and helps her find her resolve to act again. With a new haircut and a makeover from Junya, shes ready to give it another shot! But when Ayane and Misato both read for the same role, will Misato's talents be enough to take the lead? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $12.95

Add to cart Near Mint $12.95

Volume 27 - 1st printing. Written by Carlo Zen. Art and Cover by Chika Tojo. Character design by Shinobu Shinotsuki. Translated by Richard Tobin. The Empire's most decorated aerial mage, "The Bard," has been shot down over the Northern Sea-no match for the awakened apostle of the lord, Mary Sue. The unexpected Imperial defeat buoys the enemy nations, and sends waves of confusion and fear through the exhausted Empire... But when the news reaches Tanya, deep behind enemy lines in the Russy Federation, it only strengthens her resolve. She vows in inflict such terrible losses on the Reds that the death of her fellow ace will pale in comparison! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $13.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Written by Nazuna Miki. Art and cover by Tsukasa Araki. Translated by Caleb D. Cook. Akira's life is full of twists and turns-from Japanese salary man, to reincarnated goblin, to recognized goblin aristocrat! He's made great progress for the place of goblins in society, but not everyone is taken in by his charm. Four aristocratic families have refused to accept that a lowly master has joined their ranks and united to take him down a peg. Akira has shown incredible strength and leadership, but can he keep up with the political machinations of this new "Anti-goblin alliance"!? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 228 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $13.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Sai Naekawa. Translated by Caleb Cook. Ever since that fateful day, Hinako has wanted to die. And for a time, it seemed Shiori would be the one to fulfill her desire. But when a secret hidden in Hinako's blood is suddenly exposed, the promise binding them together comes under threat... "Do you...really want to eat me?" Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 144 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $13.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Volume 16 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ayuko Hatta. Translated by Diana Taylor. Graduation has arrived, and Erika can't say that she's done anything more than be yanked around on Kyoya's leash. But can an entire high school career really be summed up in a single ceremony? Plus, Erika and Kyoya's future is revealed-from their time dating long-distance to their first days living under the same roof to...wedding bells?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $11.99.