Comic books in 'Romance'

One Night of Love (1935 Saalfield BLB) #1579, softcover, photocover, movie scenes, Colombia Pictures, starring Grace Moore

1st printing. Written by Clifford Meth. Art by Alex Toth, Frank Brunner, Mark Badger, Mike Pascale, Dave and Paty Cockrum, Dave DeVries, David Boswell, and Gene Colan. Cover by Neil Adams. Collecting the novella "One Small Voice," as well as a variety of short stories by recognized dark fiction author Clifford Meth, One Small Voice serves as a sequel to god's 15 minutes, and includes updated versions of "Conflicts of Disinterest," "Wearing the Horns," and selections that previously appeared in Stranger Kaddish. Adding additional punch to Meth's provocative prose are spot illustrations by some of the most influential artists of our time, including Alex Toth, Dave Cockrum and Gene Colan. Packaged with interstitial material by Wm. Messner-Loebs, Tom Spurgeon and Pat DiNizio (of The Smithereens). Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 168 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Mature Readers Cover price $16.99.

1st printing. Written by Paul Pope. Young lovers Tubby and Vim want to escape - escape the mistakes they've made, the lives they've lived, and the dirty city weighing them down. Their plan is simple -all they have to do is rip-off Tubby's pals, the One Tricks - the toughest street gang in LA. If they pull it off, they're set for life. If not, their lives won't matter much anyway. Softcover, 288 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Rihito Takarai. Translated by Ailie B.

One sunny afternoon, on the campus of their university... One rainy night, at the train station... Arikawa and Misaki's paths crossed. Neither one knowing the other's name, or anything about him... That was how everything began. Though, little by little, that distance seems to be closing...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 182 pages, B&W. Parental Advisory

Cover price $14.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Rihito Takarai. Translated by Ailie B.

Why can't I stop thinking about him?

Misaki and Arikawa are two men, who are undeniably attracted to each other. And, when Misaki finds himself unable to control his pent-up feelings any longer, he abruptly heads over to Arikawa's apartment; where he's faced with an equally restless Arikawa.

Just what will become of these two's wavering feelings...?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 178 pages, B&W. Parental Advisory

Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Rihito Takarai. Translated by Ailie B.

Why can't I stop thinking about him?

Misaki and Arikawa are two men, who are undeniably attracted to each other. And, when Misaki finds himself unable to control his pent-up feelings any longer, he abruptly heads over to Arikawa's apartment; where he's faced with an equally restless Arikawa.

Just what will become of these two's wavering feelings...?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 178 pages, B&W. Parental Advisory

Cover price $14.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Rihito Takarai. Translated by Ailie B.

"I wonder what it feels like to be in an actual relationship with someone."

Misaki and Arikawa's feelings have finally made it through to one another. However, as Misaki has never had a boyfriend before, the whole situation has left him a bit perplexed. Regardless, the love they feel for one another is strong enough to bring them to tears...

This is their love story!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 170 pages, B&W. Parental Advisory

Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

1st printing.

Written by Sarah Mirk. Art and cover by Eva Cabrera.

Rigo is a young woman of her time: specifically, the time just after the collapse of Earth. After living her whole life on a small space station orbiting the planet, the cultural norms and rules of her Californian parents are just history to her. In between work shifts at the station air farm, Rigo explores her own desires, developing openly polyamorous relationships with her friends and crewmates. When she starts to feel one of those relationships change, however, Rigo must balance her new feelings with the stability of her other relationships, as well as the hard-earned camaraderie of a small crew floating in the vastness of space. But, as the ship motto goes, "Honesty keeps us alive."

A heartfelt, positive, and erotic look at one woman's adventure in love and sex, as a new generation learns to make their own rules and follow their own hearts.

Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $19.99.

1st printing.

Written by Kyo Maclear. Art by Byron Eggenschwiler.

A story of friendship, first crushes, opera and the high drama of middle school told by award-winning Kyo Maclear in her debut graphic novel.

It's almost the end of middle school, and Charlie has to find her perfect song for a music class assignment. The class learns about a different style of music each day, but it's hard for Charlie to concentrate when she can't stop noticing her classmate Emile, or wondering about Luka, who hasn't been to school in weeks. Then, the class learns about opera, and Charlie discovers the music of Maria Callas. The more she learns about Maria's life, the more Charlie admires her passion for singing and her ability to express herself fully through her music.

Can Charlie follow the example of the ultimate diva, Maria Callas, when it comes to her own life?

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 160 p[ages, full color.

Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.70

Add to cart Very Fine $8.70

1st printing.

Written by Tsukasa Fushimi. Art by Sakura Ikeda. Cover by Matsuryu.

Sakura Ikeda, artist of the regular Oreimo and Oreimo: Kuroneko manga series, joins twenty other artists in this collection of tribute stories to their favorite characters from Oreimo!

Contributors include Shakugan no Shana's Ayato Sasakura, Spice and Wolf's Keito Koume, Sword Art Online's abec, Strike Witches' Shin Kyogoku, and many more!

Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $10.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Tsukasa Fushimi. Art and cover by Sakura Ikeda. In a shocking twist, Kyousuke's sister Kirino has decided to study abroad . . . and Ruri Gokou, a.k.a. Kuroneko, is transferring to Kyousuke's school! Is his homeroom prepared to have the dark Queen of Nightmare among them . . . and is the manga world prepared when Kuroneko makes her first pitch to a professional company? One thing's for sure-Kyousuke will be by her side, supporting her. But how close is "by her side" going to be . . . ? Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 168 pages, full color. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Tsukasa Fushimi. Art and cover by Sakura Ikeda. Kirino seems far out of the way, studying in America . . . but is she really that far away from the thoughts of Kyousuke? That's the problem on Kuroneko's mind: She's glad to be by Kyousuke's side, but fears she may only be a substitute. Meanwhile, a new challenger appears when Kuroneko joins the Gaming Club: Sena Akagi, who has an overactive imagination and wishes to pair Kyousuke up with her brother! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 168 pages, full color. Cover price $10.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Tsukasa Fushimi. Art and cover by Sakura Ikeda. To overcome the challenge of the Gaming Club, Sena Akagi must team up with Kuroneko . . . or is it going to be Kuroneko that's teaming up with Sena? Meanwhile, Kuroneko makes her move on Kyousuke at last . . . but with Kirino returning to Japan, has the Queen of Nightmare waited too long to cast her love spell? Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 168 pages, full color. Cover price $10.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Tsukasa Fushimi. Art and cover by Sakura Ikeda. It's summer in Japan, and Kirino is back, which can mean only one thing . . . everyone's second trip together to Comike, the world's largest fan convention. Kuroneko's got a stack of her doujinshi (self-published comics) to sell, but who should they all bump into there but the lovely, talented male model Kouki Mikagami . . . who's been in a photo shoot with Kirino . . . ? Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 168 pages, full color. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Tsukasa Fushimi. Art and cover by Sakura Ikeda. In the bright sparkle of summer, Ruri Gokou has descended to earth in her sundress as her divine persona, Kamineko! And wouldn't you know-now Kyousuke and Ruri have begun seeing each other! Will their date together bring to light the hitherto-unseen object of her desire-and will Kyousuke at last see as well that which only she has gazed upon . . . ? Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 168 pages, full color. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by Tsukasa Fushimi. Art and cover by Sakura Ikeda. Kyousuke and Kuroneko spend their days wonderfully established in a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship-then suddenly, Kuroneko decides that they must break up! In the end, what will be the true relationship between Kuroneko and Kyousuke . . . and between them and Kirino? The Oreimo: Kuroneko spinoff story wraps up in this final volume! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 200 pages, full color. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Tsukasa Fushimi. Art and cover by Sakura Ikeda. High-school student Kyosuke doesn't get along with his cranky, dismissive, and secretive 14-year-old little sister Kirino, but he finds himself somehow protecting Kirino's secrets-she's not only a fashion model and a great student, but she's got a huge collection of naughty video games and anime! This hilarious, charming hit series is filled with surprises and outrageous laughs. Who says girls can't be otaku, too? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W Cover price $10.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Written by Tsukasa Fushimi. Art and cover by Sakura Ikeda. High-school student Kyosuke doesn't get along with his cranky, dismissive, and secretive 14-year-old little sister Kirino, but he finds himself somehow protecting Kirino's secrets-she's not only a fashion model and a great student, but she's got a huge collection of naughty video games and anime! This hilarious, charming hit series is filled with surprises and outrageous laughs. Who says girls can't be otaku, too? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W Cover price $10.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Tsukasa Fushimi. Art and cover by Sakura Ikeda. Things are heating up at home for Kyosuke and his little sister Kirino! It's getting difficult for Kirino to keep her love of kids' anime and naughty video games a secret, especially from her nosy clique of popular girls and her stern, strict father! With all this chaos, might it be possible for Kirino to turn to her brother and really see him as a friend? Clever and engaging, Oreimo is full of surprises! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W Cover price $10.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Tsukasa Fushimi. Art and cover by Sakura Ikeda. Things get even weirder for Kyousuke and his vexing little sister Kirino-and all their friends! Crushes, misunderstandings, jealousy, meddling relatives, beautiful girls . . . looks like Kyousuke is going to have to ask for advice from his sister. She might just help him, but only if he does her a big favor in return, and if he can stop saying just the wrong thing at the wrong time! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W Cover price $10.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Tsukasa Fushimi. Art and cover by Sakura Ikeda. Popular girls vs. geek girls showdown! Kirino's done all she can to keep her two different groups of friends separate, but as much as she'd like to, she can't keep those two worlds from colliding, and this time, big brother Kyousuke may not be able to help her. He's got problems of his own-Kirino's friends can't decide if he's a dreamboat or a pervert! A smash-hit bestseller in Japan, Oreimo is presented in English for the very first time. Who says girls can't be otaku, too? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W Cover price $10.99.

Body and Passion by Whit Harrison. Cover price $0.35.

Issue 720 - "Baby Sitter" by Albert L Quandt. Softcover, 5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W, text only. Cover price $0.35.