Auctions: comic books in 'Manga', graded by CBCS

Story and art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. In the year 2003, a titanic collision between an immense ice asteroid and the planet Venus transforms Earth's closest neighbor into a habitable world. Eighty years later, two colonial powers, Ishtar and Aphrodia, glare at each other across a contested frontier. The militaristic Ishtar, hungry for Aphrodia's rich resources, has developed a supertank known as the Octopus to spearhead its assault force. Unable to face Ishtar's industrial might head on, Aphrodia counters with the Hound--a high-performance antitank battle cycle designed to outmaneuver the massive tanks and strike their weak points. The war won't wait and the fate of all Aphrodia is in the hands of Ken Falkirk, a suicidal motorcycle daredevil! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

Story and art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. In the early 21st century, two colonial powers-- Aphrodia and Ishtar --teeter on the brink of war over a disputed resource-rich frontier on the terraformed planet Venus. Teenage motorcycle daredevil Ken Seno is approached by the Aphrodian military with an offer to become a member of an elite battlecycle unit formed to combat the overwhelming power and numbers of the armored units of Ishtar. But before Ken can come to a decision, he finds himself confronted with a more immediate threat-- the screaming bikes of his own comrades, bent on grinding him into the pavement! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

Story and art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. On the terraformed planet Venus, time ticks toward all-out war between the colonial powers of Ishtar and Aphrodia. As motorcycle daredevil Ken Seno prepares to begin training for an elite Aphrodian antitank battlecycle unit, a series of devastating explosions rips through the bidden command complex. Simultaneously, Ishtar launches an airborne blitzkrieg that swiftly encircles the Aphrodian capital, Io, in a steel ring of nearly invincible supertanks. The war has only begun, and it may already be lost! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

Story and art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. As colonial warfare explodes across Venus, 19-year-old Ken Seno undergoes a crash training course to learn to handle the Hound, a one-ton antitank battlecycle intended to defend the peaceful colony of Aphrodia against the invading mechanized hordes of the territory-hungry Ishtar. An Ishtarian blitz has already left the Aphrodian capital in danger of imminent capture; and so the outgunned and undertrained Hound corps faces a deadly graduation test--the awesome firepower of an Ishtarian Octopus supertank battalion! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

Story and art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. The searing heat of high-tech weaponry scorches the desert sans of Venus as Aphrodian teenager Ken Seno pilots his two-ton Hound battlecycle against the terrifying Octopus supertanks of the invading army of Ishtar. But when Ken is wounded an his bike damaged, the hot-headed combat rookie disobeys orders and charges headlong into the teeth of Ishtar's lethal armored dreadnoughts. Live fast, die young, leave a beautiful corpse! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

Story and art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. The Hound battlebikes of Venusian colony Aphrodia have neutralized the initial armed incursion of rival colony Ishtar, and teenager Ken Seno has gone from amateur bike daredevil to Aphrodian war hero. The Aphrodian capital has been saved, but chaos reigns in the streets and in the halls of state. Under fire, the Aphrodian government resigns and is replaced by a weak provisional government. Into the power vacuum steps the enigmatic General Akhbar, leaders of a fanatical religious movement. Amidst the confusion and escalating street violence, Ishtar declares war and launches a full-scale invasion! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

Story and art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. The colonial skirmishes on Venus have exploded into all-out ground war. While Ishtar's war machine drives relentlessly into Aphrodian territory, the Aphrodian capital shudders under a rain of missiles and a wave of panic-fed factional violence. With the Aphrodian government now under control of the Mesada-- a fanatic political/spiritual movement--Ken Seno discovers that his newfound war hero status means little to Mesadan stormtroopers, who consider his backtalk as a one-way ticket to a jail cell...or an intensive care ward! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Story and art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. While the invading armies of Ishtar continue their blitz through Aphrodian territory, Helen MacLuth makes an impassioned plea to Terran authorities for Earth intervention in the Venusian colonial war. When she is stonewalled, Helen discovers that Terra has decided to allow the war to continue, at the cost of thousands of innocent lives! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

Story and art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. As the colonial conflict on Venus grows in intensity, Aphrodian Hound battlecycles use the cover of a storm to stage an ambush against Ishtar's Second Army. But when a brilliant young captain of the Ishtar forces recognizes the Aphrodian strategy, Hound rider Ken Seno and company find themselves faced with a foe they cannont outmanuever - Ishtarian helicopter gunships! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

Story and art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. Ken Seno and the Hound Battalion's ambush wreaks mass destruction on the invading Second Army of Ishtar, but at a heavy cost. With most of their battlecycles and support units damaged or destroyed, the Hounds are forced to withdraw, leaving the wounded but dangerous Ishtarian force to continue its advance into Aphrodian territory. It now appears that nothing can stand between the supertanks of Ishtar and the Aphrodian capital! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Story and art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. The colonial war on Venus begins to turn in favor of the Ishtarian aggressors, who capture the abandoned capital of Aphrodia. As refugees flee from the city, a full Ishtarian armored division turns toward the refugee camp and oxygen plant defended by Ken Seno and the tattered remnants of the Hound Battalion. The Hounds must make a fateful choice: Do they face certain death in order to give the refugees time to escape, or do they live to fight another day and leave the helpless refugees to the not-so-tender mercies of the armies of Ishtar? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Story and art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. As a full Ishtarian armored division rolls toward a helpless Aphrodian refugee camp, the battered and isolated Hound Battalion decides to battle overwhelming odds to give the refugees time to escape. The Hounds are at their lowest strength, but they do have one replacement: Miranda, Ken Seno's Battlebike Team Queen! If Miranda is as tough on the enemy as she is on Ken, then Ishtar is in big trouble! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.75.

Story and art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. To protect an encampment of unarmed refugees, Ken Seno and the battered Hound brigade launch a suicide assault against a full Ishtarian armored division. Joining Ken and the Hounds is Miranda. Ken's Team Queen from his Battlebike days. Her skill and daring bring Miranda early success on the battlefield, but her recklessness soon draws her-and Ken-into fatal danger! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

Story and art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. Amidst the wreckage of the Hound Battalion, Ken Seno lies critically wounded, only precious seconds separating him from the grinding treads of Ishtar's Octopus supertanks. The Hounds have saved a group of Ishtarian refugees, but at a terrible price. Now, it seems that nothing can stop Ishtar's inevitable conquest of Aphrodia. Nothing, except... 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

Story and art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. The first Venus War is over. Though Ishtar's campaign against Aphrodia was a success, Ishtar suffers from internal warfare as rival factions struggle for control of the postwar political landscape. With the regular military and the powerful Security Police claiming separate loyalties, Ishtar is a powder keg with a very short fuse. Could the flush of martial success abroad help strike the match of civil war at home? The Venus Wars II is a fascinating study of power politics and political intrigue combined with the all-out spectacular action that made The Venus Wars a must-read for manga fans as well more mainstream readers. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.75.

Story and art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. The two leading political rivals on colonial Venus are dead -- one of a heart attack, the other by an assassin's bullet -- leaving a dangerous leadership vacuum. Cadet Matthew Radom accidentally uncovers information that leads him to believe that the two deaths are connected and that a monstrous conspiracy has been set in motion. His suspicions are confirmed when he finds his car being tailed -- by a homicidal speeding semi! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Story and art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. After barely escaping a suspicious highway accident, Matthew happens across Lupica, a friend from his school days. His car totaled, his life a shambles, he accepts her offer of a ride and refuge. Is their meeting really a coincidence -- or is she, too, part of the web of conspiracy closing ever tighter around him? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Story and art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. Matthew and Lupica are hiding out at a disreputable "love hotel" when a knock at the door awakens them. Helen MacLuth of the Terran Space Force has been tailing them! She wants to make a deal with the two fugitives -- but a squad of Rado's assassins also has plans for them! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

Story and art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. Helen MacLuth of the Terran Space Force barely escapes an ambush set up for Matthew at the love hotel, only to find a more subtle -- but no less dangerous -- challenge at the Terran Consulate! Matt's old flame Luisa has come for a visit, but may have more on her agenda than Helen suspects. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

Story and art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. Luisa, Matthew's former flame, beats a hasty retreat after shooting Helen MacLuth at the Terran Consulate! Manipulated to kill by Rado, Luisa has acted in order to spare Matthew. Now she finds her own life in danger by the double-crossing Rado! While Matthew and Lupica race to the rescue, so do doctors, as they operate to save Helen's life! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

Story and art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. Having been set up as an assassin, Luisa is driven to the warehouse district by Rado's men. It seems as if she's outlived her usefulness. Can Matthew and Lupica rescue her in time? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.75.

Story and art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. Matthew and friends steal a helicopter to take the fight directly to Rado! It's challenge enough for this ex-cadet to pilot an unfamiliar machine, but can he handle an aerial battle with pilots whose orders are -- shoot to kill? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Story and art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. Cover by Dave Johnson and Brian Stelfreeze. Matthew's helicopter has crashed and his attempt to avenge Luisa has failed. He and his friends seek refuge in a remote biological research station with its strange host, Dr. Coli. His mysterious past has led to his exile here to experiment on vats of seething bacteria. Now his isolated home is in peril, as Rado's troops come to finish them off once and for all! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Story and art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. Cover by Dave Johnson. Matthew and his friends resort to desperate measures as Rado's troops invade the biological research station where they're hiding out. Turning their meager resources into weaponry, they repel the troopers, then issue a challenge to Rado: face them in person -- if he dares! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Story and art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. Cover by Brian Stelfreeze. Matthew and his friends have holed up at a remote biological research station, and have threatened to release toxins into the atmosphere unless Rado meets with them. As the nation breathlessly watches, he arrives with the media in tow. The treacherous Rado has a trick up his sleeve, though, as he prepares to finally put an end to his nemesis, Matthew! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Story and art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. Cover by Brian Stelfreeze. The consular palace explodes in a burst of flame as Rado's hidden bomb goes off. Matthew is on his way to hide out from Rado's faction when he hears of the rebellion. Suddenly, his car is stopped at gunpoint by the dreaded Security Police! Things are looking grim for the last hope of freedom on Venus! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Story and art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. Cover by Dave Johnson. On his way to hide from Rado's coup, Matthew's car is stopped by the Elite guard, Matthew's old unit! The tables are turned as suddenly Matthew finds himself leading a counter-rebellion as the ultimate confrontation between him and Rado begins! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Story and art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. Cover by Brian Stelfreeze. It's panic in the streets as counter-revolutionary forces challenge Rado's coup! Matthew and Rado confront each other for the last time. Don't miss this thrilling final issue of The Venus Wars II! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Round 1!"

Written by Izu. Art and cover by Kalon Madd.

From Japan to the USA, the e-sport phenomenon continues to grow!

The first manga dedicated to the world of e-sports competition!

Max Volta, leader of a team of professional players, launches an assault on the Capcom Pro Tour, one of the major international competitions for Street Fighter V. Everything does not happen as expected for the arrogant and overconfident Max...even after being named top pick to win the tournament, he suffers a crushing defeat. Max takes it out on his friends, which leads to his sponsors pulling out. He is afraid his career is over. But then the mysterious Inés offers to return to the basics of "VS fighting" and put together a team capable of beating the Japanese god of fighting games...which will cause a storm in the world of professional gaming.

Whether you're a beginner or a combat game specialist, you'll enjoy taking a dive into the heart of the competition in this humorous adventure and its gallery of colorful characters!

Officially endorsed by Capcom and the fighting game community, featuring genuine Street Fighter characters, and produced in the vein of the best sports shônen, discover the e-sports spirit, as you have never seen it before.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Round 2!"

Written by Izu. Art and cover by Kalon Madd.

The first manga dedicated to the world of e-sports competition! Esports continues to grow in popularity! Total E-sport audience is 557 million!

The world of Versus Fighting is facing an unprecedented struggle! On the one hand, e-sports mag-nate Eric Volta wants to professionalize the sector with millions of dollars.

On the other hand, Max Volta, his own nephew, was recruited by Inés, a former player of the Ver-sus Dojo arcade who fights to preserve the passion of the fighting game culture and its players. To help him, the legendary TKO the Destroyer will have to come out of his retirement to train his team...

And in the middle of it all, there is a surprise guest: Mr. Judeau, a talented player of obscure games that no one else plays. Is the man who gets paid in kebab the Chosen One who will help all these people come together?

Welcome to the crazy world of Versus Fighting Story! Officially endorsed by Capcom and the fighting game community, featuring genuine Street Fighter characters, and produced in the vein of the best sports shonen, discover the e-sport spirit, as you have never seen it before.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story by ONE. Manga by Kyoutarou Azuma. Organized by bose. The compelling and long-awaited new action epic from ONE, the author of One-Punch Man and Mob Psycho 100! Centuries ago, humanity's natural enemy, Demons, invaded the world and defeated humanity. The Great Demon Lord and his generals have since dominated the world, while the human race lives on in fear. In desperation, a group of 47 people gathered from around the world undertake a last-ditch effort to save humanity from ultimate annihilation. These heroes swear to defeat the demon army and win back humanity's freedom, but they have no idea the desperate measures that this battle will drive them to embrace... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $13.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ikuno Tajima. Translated by Leighann Harvey. A thirteen-year-old medical genius gives a boy on death row a chance at life after death! David Douglas wishes he'd never been born. What's the point of a slum boy enduring a miserable existence and ending up on death row? Victoria Frankenstein, a thirteen-year-old medical doctor, offers him a change of fate. Together they can help people and prove the worth of Victoria's invention: the electric coffin. After David becomes Eins, what kind of life will this second chance offer? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 210 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $12.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ikuno Tajima. Translated by Leighann Harvey. A thirteen-year-old medical genius gives a boy on death row a chance at life after death! Eins is no match for Willie's cybernetic arms when they face off to prove whether Victoria's or Henry's creation is superior. Just when Eins thinks the battle is over, he has to combat Willie gone berserk! Henry then reveals a shocking secret from Eins's past as David. Victoria must decide if she can continue to support Eins despite learning the devastating truth... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $12.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ikuno Tajima. Translated by Leighann Harvey. A thirteen-year-old medical genius gives a boy on death row a chance at life after death! Two years after Justine's death, David snapped in a fit of rage and killed three men on her behalf. However, another murder in David's past comes to haunt his present even more... Victoria learns the heartbreaking truth and decides to travel with Henry to Europe. Will Eins arrive at the ship in time to change Victoria's mind and save her from Henry's newest creation?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $12.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Mikumo Seto. Art and cover by Kentaro Harada. Translated by Motoko Tamamuro and Jonathan Clements. CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED STORY FROM WRITER MIKUMO SETO! THE FIRST VOLUME IN A FAST-PACED SUPERNATURAL MANGA. Ayumu Mashiro has given up on his dream of being a hero and settled down into the mundane life of a police officer... until one day he transforms into the legendary villain known as ZERO! Now a mysterious voice is guiding him as he's thrown into the battle between GOOD AND EVIL! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Nekoda. Art and cover by Seikan. Character Design by Asahiko. Translated by M. Jean. Adapted by Molly Muldoon. Cecelia, daughter of a grand Marquis, one day realizes she's actually a reincarnated being, born into the world of an otome game as a villainous noble. However, she's been reincarnated after the fall, leaving her framed and forced into sex work at a brothel. And just when things couldn't get worse, Cecelia's first customer is Lucas Herbst, the Deputy Leader of the Imperial Guards: a Casanova so strong and fierce that when he steals Cecelia away for a night of debauchery, she's sure this is certain doom. The next day, to her surprise, she wakes up with the crest of a vow on her stomach marking her as Lucas's... fiancé?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Nekoda. Art and cover by Seikan. Character Design by Asahiko. Translated by M. Jean. Adapted by Molly Muldoon. Marquise Cecelia has awoken in the bedroom of the infamous Demon Knight, Lucas Herbst. His rough style of love has left the night before a blur, but apparently he's claimed her as his fiancée! Political shake ups have saved her from disgrace and losing her status. But Lucas's warped love will keep her on her toes... or her back... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Manga by nocomi. Original Story by Tanabata Satori. Character Design by Tea. Translated by Hengtee Lim. A college student finds herself resurrected as Eumiella, an evil daughter of the nobility in the world of an Otome RPG that she played in her previous life. In the RPG, Eumiella isn't worth thinking about at first, but in the endgame content she returns as a hidden boss, complete with ridiculous stats that put her on par with even the game's heroes. After being essentially abandoned by her parents at their family domain, the flames of Eumiella's former gamer soul are ignited, and she takes to leveling, and leveling, and leveling, until... at the time of enrolling in the Royal Academy, she discovers that she is level 99. Though she'd originally planned to live a peaceful and discreet life, the game's heroine and her love interests suspect that Eumiella is in fact the infamous Demon Lord. So begins the fantasy tale of a most powerful, evil hidden boss (who wishes she could just live a life of peace and quiet). Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Manga by nocomi. Original Story by Tanabata Satori. Character Design by Tea. Translated by Hengtee Lim. The Demon Lord will return! This truth, known only by a certain few, sweeps through the Royal Academy on the winds of rumor, and many suspect that Eumiella, with her otherworldly and unbelievable powers, is in fact the Demon Lord herself. It is then that the Academy's newly appointed headmaster assigns Eumiella the task of overseeing field training for the students of the regional nobility. Unfortunately, Eumiella doesn't have the faintest clue where to start, and the students are left more than a little panicked. However, among the chaos there is Patrick, the one student really trying to understand Eumiella. Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Manga by nocomi. Original Story by Tanabata Satori. Character Design by Tea. Translated by Hengtee Lim. The heroine of Light Heroes, Alicia Enlight, is a target of bullying?! Naturally, prince Edwin immediately suspects Eumiella, but Patrick steps in to clear her name. When Eumiella confronts the real culprit, however, she is confronted with a shocking realization-the very path that may have led the original Eumiella down a path of hatred! What's more, Eumiella finds herself unable to escape Duke Hillrose's daughter, Elenora. Eumiella enacts a plan in which to draw Elenora's ire, but it proves far more difficult than expected! Meanwhile, one of the game's events is coming up-the end of year ball. Eumiella is all set to skip it entirely when a dress arrives from none other than the queen herself! Also, look forward to an adorable new character! Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 152 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Namakura. Art and cover by Chinori Toriu. Character Design by Tetsuhiro Nabeshima. Translated by Anh Kiet Ngo. In this fantasy "time loop" comedy, a villainess tries to change her future and break the curse of dying young! In each of her past lives, Scarlet was the despised queen of her kingdom-and each time, her reign was ended by a group of heroes led by Scarlet's rival, Arisa. Scarlet never even survived beyond age 28! After Scarlet dies for the 108th time, all her memories of her past lives (and deaths) are unlocked for her 109th life. Scarlet is determined to do things differently this time... but it might not be up to her, if all those past deaths were the result of a curse. Can she find a way for her 109th life to break the cycle? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 186 pages, full color. Cover price $13.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Gwon Gyeoeul. Art and cover by Suol. Translated by David Odell.

Misunderstood and pining for love, one girl finds she has much in common with the "villain" character Penelope and tries to get her "good ending." She is granted one more try... when she falls asleep and wakes up as Penelope herself in the hostile world of the game!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 264 pages, full color. Teen

Cover price $20.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Written by Gwon Gyeoeul. Art and cover by Suol. Translated by David Odell.

Penelope Eckhart's fate may seem grim, but she's determined to avoid it by rescuing sympathetic love interest Eclipse. Yet when her very way out of death turns out to be more dangerous than she thought, Penelope realizes she needs a backup plan-and a backup man...!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 272 pages, full color. Teen

Cover price $20.00.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Gwon Gyeoeul. Art and cover by Suol. Translated by David Odell. Life in hard mode for "villain" Penelope Eckhart means with every step forward, she's shoved five steps back. Just as things were looking (relatively) better between her and the brothers, she finds herself coming to blows with Reynold, who insists on dredging up the past-an affront Penelope won't take lying down. To make matters worse, she ends up attending the hunting tournament hosted by the crown prince, and Callisto + weapons = a recipe for DANGER...! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 256 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $20.00.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Gwon Gyeoeul. Art and cover by Suol. Translated by David Odell. The Hunt is on! Penelope heads off to the small-game area in hopes of hunting down a present to increase Eckles's affection...only to miss every single shot she takes at the animals that appear. Just as all seems to be in vain, Penelope wanders across a silver fox, and knows it's the perfect gift. The only problem? She's chased it straight into the dangerous big-game zone! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 272 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $20.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Gwon Gyeoeul. Art and cover by Suol. Translated by David Odell. A great deal has changed since Jaehwan's battle with Catastrophe, but his goal remains the same-form the second Abyss Expedition! In order to do so, he will need to gather the strongest warriors in Chaos, and what better way to gauge their skills than cross blades with them himself? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 272 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $20.00.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by Gwon Gyeoeul. Art and cover by Suol. Translated by David Odell. Following the conditions of a contract between herself and Winter, Penelope is once again leaving the duchy! She joins the marquis for volunteer work in a war-stricken nation, and while their time there is hectic, the two are able to grab a moment alone at the seaside. But the couple's peace is shattered when they learn sorcerer children have been kidnapped! In the face of Penelope's desperation to save them, Winter's calm approach to the situation has the duke's daughter suspecting that everything is not as it seems... Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 288 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $20.00.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Makoto Yukimura. Translated by Stephen Paul.

Yukimura. The epic action manga for fans of Game of Thrones, a story of war, royal intrigue, suspense, and revenge set against the backdrop of the Viking invasions of England. At the turn of the 11th century, the Norse Sea is in the grip of Viking terror. The clever Askeladd leads his small band of mercenaries into London with the aid of the ruthless young Thorfinn, son of a warrior in the dreaded Jomsvikings. But this is an alliance of convenience: Thorfinn has sworn to kill Askeladd one day to avenge his father's death. When a race begins to capture the prince and secure the rights to the throne, personal grudges will clash with the fate of a kingdom in the balance, and blood will be spilled!

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 468 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $19.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Makoto Yukimura. Translated by Stephen Paul.

The Viking invasion of London has reached a fever pitch, and Askeladd and Thorfinn rush to take part in the carnage! Their goal is the capture of Cnut, the son of King Sweyn Forkbeard and heir to the throne of Scandanavia and the Danelaw. But standing in their way is Thorkell, one of the Viking world's most daring warriors. The defeat of a living legend will be a formidable test of Askeladd's cunning and Thorfinn's ruthlessness, and of their ability to set aside personal grudges and fell a common enemy!

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 464 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $19.95.

Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Makoto Yukimura. Translated by Stephen Paul.

The epic action manga for fans of Game of Thrones. A story of war, royal intrigue, suspense and revenge set against the Viking invasions of England. Askeladd's band has successfully extracted Prince Cnut and escaped into the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia, where they seize control of a town and hunker down to endure the winter snows. But no ice could cool the rage of the terrifying Thorkell, whose chance meeting with a survivor of Askeladd's attack will put him back on their trail!

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 464 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $19.95.