Comic books in 'Slice of Life/Urban Angst'

NOTE: This graphic novel was adapted into a film in 2024 directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Tom Hanks and Robin Wright.

2nd and later printings. Story and art by Richard McGuire. Richard McGuire's Here is the story of a corner of a room and the events that happened in that space while moving forward and backward in time. The book experiments with formal properties of comics, using multiple panels to convey the different moments in time. A dinosaur from 100,000,000 BCE lumbers by, while a child is playing with a plastic toy that resembles the same dinosaur in the year 1999. Conversations appear to be happening between two people who are centuries apart. Cycles of glaciers transform into marshes, then into forests, then into farmland. A city develops and grows into a suburban sprawl. Here is truly a pioneering comic vision. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, full color. Cover price $35.00.

1st printing. This is an illustrated auction catalog for the Heritage Comics & Comic Art Auction #5054 held August 17-18, 2008 in Dallas, TX. It features a complete list of the prices each item sold for and makes a valuable reference for hobbyists and researchers and interesting reading for casual fans. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 226 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $50.00.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

Written by GREG THOMPSON art & cover by ROBBI RODRIGUEZ, colors by RUSS LOWERY. Eric Quinlan is an average kid whose life is turned upside down when his super-powered parents send him to a summer camp for teenagers with powers. Eric finds himself lost in the woods of Camp Enokchuk, being stalked by three super-villains who believe he really does have super-powers! 32 pg; FC; $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Written by GREG THOMPSON art & cover by ROBBI RODRIGUEZ & RUSS LOWERY "I STILL HAVEN'T FOUND WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR," Part One?A camp-wide scavenger hunt pits hero against hero and finds Eric scouring caves, looking for the elusive Albino Cave Slug. When he stumbles across Goat's secret lair, it's only a matter of time before the villains discover him! 32 pg; FC; $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Written by GREG THOMPSON art & cover by ROBBI RODRIGUEZ, colors by RUSS LOWERY. . When the deadly Chupacabra sets its sights on Goat, he seeks help from a most unlikely place ? Camp Enokchuk! Now it's up to Eric and his pals to save the life of their most despicable foe. Will the campers be able to rescue their sworn enemy, or will the Chupacabra get its goat? 32 pg; FC; $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Written by GREG THOMPSON art & cover by ROBBI RODRIGUEZ. It's Parents' Day at Camp Enokchuk! After a day of embarrassing stories, Eric and the campers believe it can't get any worse, but a horrible surprise awaits them - a giant purple primate bent on destroying the camp! Who's controlling the animated ape? Why it's Goat, of course! 32 pg; FC; $2.95 Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Written by Zeb Wells. Art and Cover by Gurihiru. Being stuck inside isn't easy for anyone, even super heroes! See how your favorite Marvel characters have coped being cooped up with HEROES AT HOME! See how Spider-Man, Hulk, Captain Marvel, Wolverine, Black Panther and Captain America do in Quarantine! Let Marvel make you smile, courtesy of artists Gurihiru and writer Zeb Wells' Sunday Funnies! 5"x5", 80 pages, full color. RATED Ages 10 & Up Cover price $9.99.

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Zeb Wells. Art by Gurihiru. Cover by Joe Quesada. Being stuck inside isn't easy for anyone, even super heroes! See how your favorite Marvel characters have coped being cooped up with HEROES AT HOME! See how Spider-Man, Hulk, Captain Marvel, Wolverine, Black Panther and Captain America do in Quarantine! Let Marvel make you smile, courtesy of artists Gurihiru and writer Zeb Wells' Sunday Funnies! 5"x5", 80 pages, full color. RATED Ages 10 & Up Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Written by Zeb Wells. Art by Gurihiru. Cover by Ron Lim. Being stuck inside isn't easy for anyone, even super heroes! See how your favorite Marvel characters have coped being cooped up with HEROES AT HOME! See how Spider-Man, Hulk, Captain Marvel, Wolverine, Black Panther and Captain America do in Quarantine! Let Marvel make you smile, courtesy of artists Gurihiru and writer Zeb Wells' Sunday Funnies! 5"x5", 80 pages, full color. RATED Ages 10 & Up Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

Revised Edition - 1st printing. Story and art by Brad Meltzer. A beautiful, kid-friendly repackage of Brad Meltzer's inspiring, educational, photographic nonfiction book, to shelve next to his bestselling I Am... picture book series. Inspired by the birth of his daughter, New York Times-bestselling author Brad Meltzer brings us a collection of remarkable figures: ordinary people who achieved the extraordinary. These sixty heroes may come from all over the globe and span generations, but together they paint a picture of the many ways that everyday people can make our world a better place. Each of the beautiful spreads within focuses on one of Brad's hero selections-descriptions of their heroic actions and quotes from the heroes themselves accompany large black and white photos. Hardcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $17.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by Brad Meltzer. A beautiful, kid-friendly repackage of Brad Meltzer's inspiring, educational, photographic nonfiction book, to shelve next to his bestselling I Am... picture book series. Inspired by the birth of his son, New York Times-bestselling author Brad Meltzer brings together a remarkable group of heroes with one thing in common: they were ordinary people who became extraordinary. The fifty-two lives featured in this collection represent the spectacular potential we all have within us to change the world. Each of the beautiful spreads within focuses on one of Brad's hero selections, descriptions of their heroic actions and quotes from the heroes themselves accompany large black and white photos. Hardcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $17.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Book by Mike Sagara. Turbo McSwine was just an ordinary pig, trying to live an ordinary life, but the people and things around him conspire to prevent that. join him and his friends as he navigates life's bum-by road. This humorous look on life and all its pitfalls is sure to entertain anthropomorphic fans everywhere. Softcover, 80 pages, B&W. NOTE: 1st printings of this book are limited to 1000 copies. Cover price $9.95.

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1st printing. Story and art by Mats Jonsson. Hey Princess is a story of moving to the big city, and being young, insecure and desperate to be as hip as everyone else. When first published in Sweden, the book received praise among both critics and readers for its incisive and entertaining account of indie pop-listening young people in the mid-1990s. Hey Princess takes its place in the proud tradition of self-deprecating, confessional, sex-obsessed and guilt-ridden autobiographical comics, but stakes out a unique identity by virtue of its Nordic setting and biting social criticism. Softcover, 4 1/2-in. x 7-in., 480 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $16.00

1st printing. Written by Andrew Wheeler. Art and cover by Rye Hickman. From writer Andrew Wheeler (Another Castle, Cat Fight) and artist Rye Hickman (The Harrowing) comes a touching story of religion, desire, and what it means to be yourself no matter how lonely or scared you feel. Mark is a good Catholic boy. He goes to church, says his prayers, and spends too much time worrying about hell. When Mark realizes he has a crush on another boy in his school, he struggles to reconcile his feelings with his faith as the weight of centuries of shame and judgment—and his fear of his parents response—presses on his shoulders. Mark seeks advice from his priest, as well as a local drag performer, but also receives unexpected input from key figures in Catholic history and lore, including Joan of Arc, Michelangelo, St. Sebastian, and Savonarola. Ultimately, only Mark can answer the question: Is it possible for him to be both Catholic and gay? Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 page, full color. Teen Cover price $17.99.

1st printing. By Jason. One of Europe's most exciting young cartoonists makes his American debut. This superbly evocative graphic novella by the award-winning Norwegian cartoonist Jason (his first appearance in the English language!) starts off as a melancholy childhood memoir and then, with a shocking twist midway through, becomes the summary of lives lived, wasted, and lost. (Imagine a version of Stand By Me in which not all of the kids outrace the train...) Like Art Spiegelman did with Maus, Jason utilizes anthropomorphic stylizations to reach deeper, more general truths, and to create elegantly minimalist panels whose emotional depth charge comes as an even greater shock. His sparse dialogue, dark wit, and supremely bold use of "jump-cuts" from one scene to the next (sometimes spanning a number of years) make Hey, Wait... one of the most surprising and engaging debuts of the year! Softcover, 64 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

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2nd and later printings. NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary. By Jason. One of Europe's most exciting young cartoonists makes his American debut. This superbly evocative graphic novella by the award-winning Norwegian cartoonist Jason (his first appearance in the English language!) starts off as a melancholy childhood memoir and then, with a shocking twist midway through, becomes the summary of lives lived, wasted, and lost. (Imagine a version of Stand By Me in which not all of the kids outrace the train...) Like Art Spiegelman did with Maus, Jason utilizes anthropomorphic stylizations to reach deeper, more general truths, and to create elegantly minimalist panels whose emotional depth charge comes as an even greater shock. His sparse dialogue, dark wit, and supremely bold use of "jump-cuts" from one scene to the next (sometimes spanning a number of years) make Hey, Wait... one of the most surprising and engaging debuts of the year! Softcover, 64 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

1st printing. Story and art by Milo Manara. An erotic voyeuristic experience where the videos never turn out as planned but the experience is always revealing! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $9.95.

1st printing. Story and art by Milo Manara. An erotic voyeuristic experience where the videos never turn out as planned but the experience is always revealing! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $10.95.

2nd or later printing. Story and art by Milo Manara. An erotic voyeuristic experience where the videos never turn out as planned but the experience is always revealing! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $10.95.

1st printing. Written by Peter Wohlleben. Art by Benjamin Flao and Fred Bernard. Are trees social beings? For forester Peter Wohlleben, the answer has always been yes, the forest is a social network. Trees live like human families: tree parents live together with their children, support them as they grow, share nutrients with those who are sick and struggling, and even warn each other of impending dangers. This vibrantly illustrated graphic novel follows Peter as its loveable main character, revealing the secret network of the forest and sharing struggles and triumphs from his career protecting trees. Told in Peter's warm, conversational voice, not unlike that of a beloved grandfather chatting fireside, this visually stunning book offers scientific insights and pearls of wisdom gained from Peter's decades of observing forests, including how trees impact weather and climate, how they communicate with each other, and how they interact with fungal networks deep within the ground. It also offers poignant memories from Peter's personal life. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $35.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Written by Shimesaba. Art and Cover by Imaru Adachi. Character Design by booota. Yoshida is just your average salaryman, drowning his tears in booze. On his way home one night, he finds a runaway high school girl sitting on the street. She offers to sleep with him in exchange for a place to stay -- but he more honorably offers her work instead. A rom-com between the most unbalanced couple you'll ever find! Softcover, 5-in x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

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Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Written by Shimesaba. Art and Cover by Imaru Adachi. Character Design by booota. Sayu, a runaway girl now living with Yoshida the salaryman, oversees Yoshida's coworker Mishima hugging him in front of the station. Unable to understand her emotions, Sayu runs off to the park alone, in tears. She hears a voice calling out to her... and it's Mishima!?! Softcover, 5-in x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Written by Shimesaba. Art and Cover by booota. Yoshida was just rejected by his crush of five years. On the way home after drowning his sorrows, he runs across a girl crouching in the middle of the road, and she offers him a deal—let her crash at his place, and he can do whatever he wants with her. But when he refuses, she asks to stay for free. How will Yoshida, a twenty-six-year-old office worker, manage to share a roof with Sayu, a runaway high school girl? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 206 pages, Text (with Color and B&W Illustrations) Cover price $15.00.

1st printing.

Story and art by James Spooner.

Apple Valley, California, in the late eighties, a thirsty, miserable desert. Teenage James Spooner hates that he and his mom are back in town after years away. The one silver lining-new school, new you, right?

But the few Black kids at school seem to be gangbanging, and the other kids fall on a spectrum of micro-aggressors to future Neo-Nazis. James doesn't know where he fits until he meets Ty, a young Black punk who introduces him to the school outsiders-skaters, unhappy young rebels, caught up in the punk groundswell sweeping the country.

A haircut, a few Sex Pistols, Misfits and Black Flag records later: suddenly, James has friends, romantic prospects, and knows the difference between a bass and a guitar. But this desolate landscape hides brutal, building undercurrents. Everything and everyone are set to collide at one of the year's biggest shows in town.

Hardcover, 368 pages, B&W.

Cover price $26.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and rat by Mai Matsuda. Best friends compete for the once-in-a-lifetime chance to become pop stars in this funny, feel-good manga series perfect for fans of K-On!, The Tryout, and The Baby-Sitters Club. Middle-school student Hikaru Ogino is known as the songbird of her family's bathhouse in Tokyo. Her beautiful singing echoes from room to room as she cleans up after school, but she dreams of holding a microphone, not a mop! When her best friend, Ran-a former girl group idol-invites her to try out for a pop star survival camp together, it's the chance of a lifetime to put her talents to the test. Can Hikaru outshine the competition and make her stage debut, or will she fall flat? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, full color. Middle Grade Cover price $11.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and rat by Mai Matsuda. The competition is underway as best friends compete for the once-in-a-lifetime chance to become pop stars in volume 2 of this funny, feel-good manga series, perfect for fans of K-On!, The Tryout, and The Baby-Sitters Club. Hikaru and her best friend, Ran, have made it past auditions... and now the real tests begin: dance tests, vocal tests, nerve-racking rankings, and devastating eliminations, all to see who has the star potential to make it through to the next round. The competition is growing fierce, and with so much talent in the room, Hikaru will need to dig deep to let her voice shine. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, full color. Middle Grade Cover price $11.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and rat by Mai Matsuda. Best friends compete for the once-in-a-lifetime chance to become pop stars in this funny, feel-good manga series perfect for fans of K-On!, The Tryout, and The Baby-Sitters Club. Middle-school student Hikaru Ogino is known as the songbird of her family's bathhouse in Tokyo. Her beautiful singing echoes from room to room as she cleans up after school, but she dreams of holding a microphone, not a mop! When her best friend, Ran-a former girl group idol-invites her to try out for a pop star survival camp together, it's the chance of a lifetime to put her talents to the test. Can Hikaru outshine the competition and make her stage debut, or will she fall flat? Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Yumi Hotta. Art by Takeshi Obata. Hikaru Shindo is like any sixth-grader in Japan: a pretty normal school boy with a two-tone head of hair and a penchant for antics. One day, he finds an old bloodstained Go board in his grandfather's attic ¾ and that's when things get really interesting. Trapped inside the Go board is Fujiwara-no-Sai, the ghost of an ancient Go master who taught the strategically complex board game to the Emperor of Japan many centuries ago. In one fateful moment, Sai becomes a part of Hikaru's consciousness and together, through thick and thin, they make an unstoppable Go-playing team. Will they be able to defeat Go players who have dedicated their lives to the game? Will Sai achieve the "Divine Move" so he'll finally be able to rest in peace? Begin your journey with Hikaru and Sai in this first volume of Hikaru no Go. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Written by Yumi Hotta. Art by Takeshi Obata. Hikaru Shindo is like any sixth-grader in Japan: a pretty normal school boy with a two-tone head of hair and a penchant for antics. One day, he finds an old bloodstained Go board in his grandfather's attic and that's when things get really interesting. Trapped inside the Go board is Fujiwara-no-Sai, the ghost of an ancient Go master who taught the strategically complex board game to the Emperor of Japan many centuries ago. In one fateful moment, Sai becomes a part of Hikaru's consciousness and together, through thick and thin, they make an unstoppable Go-playing team. Will they be able to defeat Go players who have dedicated their lives to the game? Will Sai achieve the "Divine Move" so he'll finally be able to rest in peace? Begin your journey with Hikaru and Sai in this first volume of Hikaru no Go. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Yumi Hotta. Art by Takeshi Obata. Volume 1 left off with Hikaru half-heartedly going to a school festival and finding a pick-up game of GO with Kimihiro Tsutsui. This sets off a chain of events that introduces Hikaru and Sai to a new world of people. Meet Tetsuo Kaga, a Shogi punk, the sophisticated members of the Kiao GO Club and the optimistic few of the Haze GO Club in this new volume of Hikaru No Go. As enticing as the GO games are, the upcoming tournaments and behind-the-scenes politics will also leave quite an impression. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Yumi Hotta. Art by Takeshi Obata. Akira is beginning a new school year at Kaio Middle School. With his daunting reputation as the Toya Meijin's son, Akira finds he must prove himself to more than a few mean and jealous classmates. With the help of upperclassman Yuri Hidaka, Akira finds the confidence to persevere in his hunt to beat Hikaru. Meanwhile, Hikaru is having a hard enough time just trying to find a third teammate to play on the Haze Middle School Go Club. Then Akari, Kimihiro and Hikaru discover there is someone worthy enough to possibly help them win some Go tournaments. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Yumi Hotta. Art by Takeshi Obata. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Yumi Hotta. Art by Takeshi Obata. Sai's games on the Internet have Go players around the world guessing his true identify. Among them is Hikaru's rival, Akira, who suspects that Hikaru is hiding behind the screen name "sai." So intense is Akira's interest, in fact, that he skips the first day of his pro exam for a re-match. And on a rainy Sunday, the battle of wills begins anew... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by Yumi Hotta. Art by Takeshi Obata. From the beginning, Go has been just fun and games for Hikaru. But now that Akira has turned pro, it's going to take everything in Hikaru's power to catch up to his old rival. Before Hikaru can even take the pro test, however, he must get into the insei school and defeat all the students. And by that time Akira may truly be out of reach! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Written by Yumi Hotta. Art by Takeshi Obata. Hikaru is horrified to find that he's losing all of his games at the insei school! The Young Lions Tournament is just three months away, and the insei who qualify will play against rookie pros, including Akira. Hikaru sees his chance to impress his rival, but can he turn his losing streak around in time? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Written by Yumi Hotta. Art by Takeshi Obata. Hikaru faces the preliminary rounds of the pro test, during which he must eliminate not only his classmates at the insei school, but also any outsiders who want to take the test. One of them in particular appears to know how to exploit Hikaru's weaknesses, and poor Hikaru seems powerless to stop him. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Written by Yumi Hotta. Art by Takeshi Obata. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Written by Yumi Hotta. Art by Takeshi Obata. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

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Volume 10 - Reprint. Written by Yumi Hotta. Art by Takeshi Obata. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Written by Yumi Hotta. Art by Takeshi Obata. Hikaru's classmate Ochi has won enough games to guarantee his place among the top three players who will pass the pro test. Hikaru, on the other hand, still needs to win more games, and he'll soon face his friend Waya and Ochi himself, who has been preparing for their match with Akira's help! When the dust clears, who will be left standing? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Written by Yumi Hotta. Art by Takeshi Obata. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 12 - Reprint. Written by Yumi Hotta. Art by Takeshi Obata. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. Written by Yumi Hotta. Art by Takeshi Obata. Hikaru and Sai are both scheduled for matches with their greatest rivals--Akira Toya and his father, Toya Meijin. How will Sai play without revealing his secret identity? And will Akira's father stand in the way of Hikaru's long anticipated rematch with his son...? The suspense is getting unbearable! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 14 - 1st printing. Written by Yumi Hotta. Art by Takeshi Obata. When Hikaru convinces go master Toya Meijin to play Sai online, the meijin raises the stakes: if he wins, "sai" must reveal his true identity, if he loses, he will quit the game forever! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 15 - 1st printing. Written by Yumi Hotta. Art by Takeshi Obata. Hikaru ignores Sai's pleas to let him play Go, and then one day Sai vanishes! Where has he gone? Will he ever come back? Will Hikaru be able to play without Sai's coaching? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 16 - 1st printing. Written by Yumi Hotta. Art by Takeshi Obata. Upon Isumi's return from China, he asks Hikaru for a rematch! But how good will Hikaru's game be after such a long break--and without Sai...? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 17 - 1st printing. Written by Yumi Hotta. Art by Takeshi Obata. From the moment he began playing go, Hikaru relied on Sai's supernatural support. Now that his mentor has vanished into thin air, will he be able to handle the demands of life as a pro? Meanwhile, Hikaru's archrival Akira is playing so well even veteran players tremble at the mention of his name. And now, at long last, the two boys will play each other... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 18 - 1st printing. Written by Yumi Hotta. Art by Takeshi Obata. The main storyline takes a holiday, making way for six tales that offer fresh insight into the characters and lives of Akira Toya, Tetsuo Kaga, Asumi Nase, Yuki Mitani, Atsushi Kurata and Fujiwara-no-Sai. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 19 - 1st printing. Written by Yumi Hotta. Art by Takeshi Obata. Hikaru is determined to move carefully, step by step, up the ladder of professional go. After many games he finally gets to play a 7dan, someone he's confronted before, though not across a board. Their mutual animosity fires their competitiveness, pushing them to play with maximum intensity! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.