Comic books in 'Manga'

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Volume 13 - 1st printing.

Written by Tsutomu Satou. Art and cover by Kana Ishida. Translated by Paul Starr.

July 2096. A new year means a new summer, and a new summer means another Nine-School Competition. Just to spice things up, the participants were informed only weeks before the event that there are some massive rule changes! While everyone's running around trying to figure out what they should do, Tatsuya hears rumors that another plot might be brewing around this year's competition. As the shadows rise for the second year in a row...let the games begin!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., 272 pages, PC/PB&W. 13 and Up

Cover price $14.00.

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings.

Written by Fujino Omori. Art and cover by Kunieda.

In this manga adaptation of the farcical fantasy light novels, a hapless young lad tries to find love and fortune alike in the gigantic, monster-ridden dungeons beneath the city of Orario.

Bell Cranel is just trying to find his way in the world. Of course, in his case, the "world" is an enormous dungeon filled with monsters, below a city run by gods and goddesses who have way too much time on their hands. He's got big dreams but not much more when a roll on the random encounter table brings him face-to-face with the girl of his dreams - but what's a beginning adventurer have to offer a brilliant swordswoman? And what if the lonely goddess who sponsors his solo adventuring gets jealous?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 3 - 2nd or later printings.

Written by Fujino Omori. Art and cover by Kunieda.

In this manga adaptation of the farcical fantasy light novels, a hapless young lad tries to find love and fortune alike in the gigantic, monster-ridden dungeons beneath the city of Orario.

The young adventurer Bell has gained a helpful ally in the form of Lilliluka - a professional supporter who's eager to aid his cause. But is Lilly everything she claims to be? And with the eyes of so many mysterious figures on Bell, does Hestia have a chance at the romance she craves?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Fujino Omori. Art and cover by Hinase Momoyama. Character Design by Nilitsu Suzuhito Yasuda. Translated by Dale Delucia. Up against a fighting force of 80,000, the eight highest-ranking members of Freya Familia flaunt their superhuman strength, rounding up the lot and finishing them off. With Ali serving as the bait, even more of Shalzad's troops are quickly drawn in and dispatched. The people she saves see her as a hero, but when she has to address them, can she truly become the leader they need in these trying times? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Fujino Omori. Art and cover by Hinase Momoyama. Character Design by Nilitsu Suzuhito Yasuda. Translated by Dale Delucia. While Freya Familia takes on Warsa's Army and Resheph Familia, Allen squares off against Seal, Resheph Familia's captain. But in the middle of the battle, he sees something... And as the fight between Shalzad and Warsa reaches its conclusion, Freya's story also comes to a close. Will Ali be able to become Freya's Odr in the end...!? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Written by Fujino Omori. Art and cover by Taisei Yamachi. Character Design by Suzuhito Yasuda. Translated by Dale Delucia.

After being rescued from some of Ishtar Familia's fiercest female warriors in the Red Light District, Bell can't help letting his thoughts drift to Haruhime, the woman who helped him escape. He wants nothing more than to return the favor and save her from her painful life of servitude, but after seeing Ishtar Familia's strength firsthand, he'll need to put his plan into motion quickly...

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

Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 16 - 1st printing.

Written by Fujino Omori. Art and cover by Takashi Yagi. Translated by Andrew Gaippe.

Loki Familia is in dire straits within the artificial Dungeon, Knossos. Separated and forced to face the Evils' cursed weapons, Aiz's wind guides them through the crisis. The wounded adventurers attempt to escape, but several of their number never make it back to the surface...

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

Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 17 - 1st printing.

Written by Fujino Omori. Art and cover by Takashi Yagi. Translated by Andrew Gaippe.

Looking for the key to the man-made dungeon Knossos, Bete ends up going on a date with the Amazon Lena, who has a one-sided crush on him. While he succeeds in getting information from Lena, as the two of them look for the key, they are set upon by a group of assassins! Their fiercest enemy, Valleta, stands in their way, and she's not going down without a fight!

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

Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 18 - 1st printing.

Written by Fujino Omori. Art and cover by Takashi Yagi. Translated by Andrew Gaippe.

As Lena suffers Valleta's wrath, Bete's scars begin to ache. In a fit of rage, he charges into enemy territory alone, invoking Hati, the powerful magic that forces him to relive his painful past. It burns all, leaving even his heart reduced to ash. With Bete's fury awakened, his enemies shall know no mercy...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Older Teen

Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 19 - 1st printing. Written by Fujino Omori. Art and cover by Takashi Yagi. Translated by Andrew Gaippe. Monsters. Fundamentally different from humans and beasts, these loathsome creatures make their homes underground. To Aiz, such beings exist only to be destroyed, so when they suddenly appear in Orario, she doesn't hesitate to leap into action. As chaos erupts in the streets, Loki Familia rises to quell the onslaught, only to find Bell Cranell standing in their way. Bell seeks to protect the rampaging monster behind him, but in order to do so, he'll have to go up against Aiz herself... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 20 - 1st printing. Written by Fujino Omori. Art and cover by Takashi Yagi. Translated by Andrew Gaippe. Intelligent monsters, the Evils, the Hestia Familia and Aiz's Loki Familia. Head of the latter, Finn alone is calm amid the chaos. In this clash of wills, what path will Finn take? Unwilling to abandon her anti-monster philosophy, Aiz moves to stop Bell, but she finds her path blocked... The battle with the mysterious gale swordsman begins! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 23 - 1st printing. Written by Fujino Omori. Art and cover by Takashi Yagi. Translated by Andrew Gaippe. Bell's clash with Aiz has finally borne fruit, as his words finally get through to her. But even though he's managed to win her over, he's got no time to celebrate, as the black bull Asterius suddenly challenges him to a battle! Unbeknownst to Bell, however, he's seen this bull before, and his opponent hasn't forgotten their last bout... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 24 - 1st printing. Written by Fujino Omori. Art and cover by Takashi Yagi. Translated by Andrew Gaippe. Loki Familia's operation to take on the manmade labyrinth begins! Having gained the support of other familias, they plan to utilize multiple forces to launch a large-scale attack. Meanwhile, Aiz is with Freya Familia, receiving secret, special training from Ottar, while Refia and Filvis promise that they'll visit the forest by their hometown after the battle. Then, the final battle with the Evils begins, yet they're focused solely on defending...? Elsewhere, Thanatos's sinister plot unfolds... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Written by Fujino Omori. Art and cover by Kiyotaka Haimura. Translated by Dale DeLucia.

When an Amazon named Rena appears before Bete, her attempts to win him over lead to them living together?! Bete can hardly believe it, but soon his interactions with her bring up old memories.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 312 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Ages 13 & Up

Cover price $14.00.

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Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Written by Fujino Omori. Art and cover by Kiyotaka Haimura. Translated by Dale DeLucia.

Before there's even a moment to rest after Bete's recent involvement in the Amazon hunt incident, a great new threat approaches Orario! A kingdom has dispatched a massive army to invade and adventurers answer the call to halt their advance. But as Loki Familia readies itself for battle once more, Riveria shares a small, private story of what Aiz was like as a child. What secrets lay buried in the high elf's memories of that young girl who one day found herself in the village of the dragon faith...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Age 13 and Up

Cover price $14.00.

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Volume 13 - 1st printing. Written by Fujino Omori. Art and cover by Kiyotaka Haimura. Translated by Dale DeLucia. The curtain closes on the frenzied legend of the War of the Destroyer-a tale that shall never be passed down in the annals of history-and normal life returns to the Labyrinth City of Orario. Saddened by loss, Lefiya parts ways with her past and seeks a new power, hoping to become a magic swordswoman. The Thousand Elf grows by leaps and bounds, displaying an unwavering devotion to her studies, yet the reminder of her lost companion haunts her, driving Lefiya to live faster and recklessly. While Aiz and the others wonder what they should do, everyone's favorite home away from home arrives in port, signaling the start of a new adventure! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 248 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Age 13 and Up Cover price $16.00.

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Volume 1 - 2nd or Later Printings.

Written by Fujino Omori. Art and cover by Suzuhito Yasuda. Translated by Dale DeLucia.

In Orario, fearless adventurers band together in search of fame and fortune within the monstrous underground labyrinth known as Dungeon. But while riches and renown are incentive enough for most, Bell Cranel, would-be hero extraordinaire, has bigger plans. He wants to pick up girls. Is it wrong to face the perils of Dungeon alone, in a single-member guild blessed by a failed goddess? Maybe. Is it wrong to dream of playing hero to hapless maidens in Dungeon? Maybe not. After one misguided adventure, Bell quickly discovers that anything can happen in the labyrinth - even chance encounters with beautiful women. The only problem? He's the one who winds up the damsel in distress!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 260 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter illustrations). Ages 13 & Up

Cover price $14.00.

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Volume 3 - 2nd or Later Printings.

Written by Fujino Omori. Art and cover by Suzuhito Yasuda. Translated by Dale DeLucia.

A would-be hero turns damsel in distress in this hilarious send up of sword and sorcery tropes! With the help of his new supporter Lilliluka, novice adventurer Bell Cranel is making progress deeper into the dungeon. With new equipment and new allies, he thinks things are finally starting to go his way, but he's dead wrong! Bell's in a panic, Lilliluka's being cryptic, and Hestia's drunk! The trouble never seems to end in this third volume of the hit comedy-fantasy series!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 260 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter illustrations). Ages 13 & Up

Cover price $14.00.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Fujino Omori. Art and cover by Suzuhito Yasuda. Translated by Dale DeLucia.

Following his defeat of the Minotaur, Bell has reached Level Two - and is the new record holder for the fastest to do so. Suddenly everyone in Orario wants to form a party with him and go adventuring! But with sudden popularity comes many a complication. How will Bell and Hestia know whom to trust? The Familia myth - written by the goddess and lived by the boy - continues!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 260 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter illustrations). Ages 13 & Up

Cover price $14.00.

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Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings.

Written by Fujino Omori. Art and cover by Suzuhito Yasuda. Translated by Dale DeLucia.

Following his defeat of the Minotaur, Bell has reached Level Two - and is the new record holder for the fastest to do so. Suddenly everyone in Orario wants to form a party with him and go adventuring! But with sudden popularity comes many a complication. How will Bell and Hestia know whom to trust? The Familia myth - written by the goddess and lived by the boy - continues!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 260 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter illustrations). Ages 13 & Up

Cover price $14.00.

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Volume 7 - 2nd and later printings.

Written by Fujino Omori. Art and cover by Suzuhito Yasuda. Translated by Dale DeLucia.

A would-be hero turns damsel in distress in this hilarious send up of sword and sorcery tropes! Having triumphed in the War Game, Lilly, Welf, and Mikoto have forged new bonds with each other and with Bell, and the new-and-improved Hestia Familia is feeling distinctly more familial. But when Bell has to venture into the pleasure quarter of Orario to come to Mikoto's aid, he's soon tangled up in more intrigue than he bargained for. Ishtar Familia owns the night here, and none of Bell's experience can prepare him for their courtesan wiles!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 260 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter illustrations). Ages 13 & Up

Cover price $14.00.

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Volume 8 - 2nd and later printings.

Written by Fujino Omori. Art and cover by Suzuhito Yasuda. Translated by Dale DeLucia.

The Rakia Kingdom dispatches soldiers. The God of War Ares leads the army of 30,000 on a sudden invasion. As the sounds of their thunderous march approaches the Labyrinth City Orario, not much changes. On the other side of the wall, the invaders raise their war cries but inside, the adventurers continue their peaceful daily lives. A prum marriage proposal, a city girl's secret, romantic ballads serenading the deities - and a goddess weaving her own love song. These are the ordinary days of the gods and their children in Orario.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 400 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter illustrations). Ages 13 & Up

Cover price $14.00.

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Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Written by Fujino Omori. Art and cover by Suzuhito Yasuda. Translated by Dale DeLucia.

Having reached a new level of the Dungeon, the Colossal Tree Labyrinth, Bell meets a dragon girl named Wiene who can speak human language. Once he learns she has come under attack from humans and monsters alike, he vows to protect her. This decision brings chaos to the capital as the two navigate ruthless hunters, the irremediable strife between monsters and humans, and the plans of the Guild's true leader. The bizarre situation shakes humans, monsters, and deities to the core in volume nine!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 288 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter illustrations). Ages 13 & Up

Cover price $14.00.

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Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Written by Fujino Omori. Art and cover by Suzuhito Yasuda. Translated by Dale DeLucia.

Bell has grown through combat with his greatest rival. As he draws more attention around Orario, the young adventurer receives a letter. "A mission...an expedition?" Alongside his companions, Bell faces new floors, new monsters, and new unknowns.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 400 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter illustrations). Ages 13 & Up

Cover price $14.00.

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Volume 18 - 1st printing. Written by Fujino Omori. Art and cover by Suzuhito Yasuda. Translated by Dale DeLucia. The white fairy swears to serve the goddess. The black fairy inscribes the mood of the times. The prum weeps as four regrets become power. The chariot advances to cut down all but the goddess. And the monarch demands a show of power that is neither dream nor sophistry. From this point on, the boy will have to write his own legends. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 528 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter illustrations). Ages 13 & Up Cover price $18.00.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and Art by Muchimaro. Translated by Alan Cheng and Rowena Chen. Adapted by David Lumsdon.

Powerful vampiress Manamir is on the verge of world conquest, but when a teleportation spell goes awry, she finds herself stranded on Earth. Not only has she been flung into a world that's not her own, she has lost the very power that defines a vampire: the ability to drink human blood! Manamir has to make ends meet somehow, and she's about to discover that it's a hard world out there for a single working woman in this raunchy supernatural comedy!

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

Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and Art by Muchimaro. Translated by Alan Cheng and Rowena Chen. Adapted by David Lumsdon.

Once, Manamir was the Queen of the Night, a legendary vampiress–but now shes stuck on Earth, working as a convenience store clerk. Shes been doing her best to get her powers back, but despite her boundless confidence, things just never seem to go Manamirs way. Even worse, somehow shes wound up neck-deep in debt to the mob!

When one of her loyal minions appears on Earth, is it the lucky break shes been waiting for, or a whole new kind of otherworldly trouble?

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

Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

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1st printing. By Brigitte Koyama-Richard. A dominant force in its home country since the 1970s, Japanese animation has become a global phenomenon in recent years. Far from being a contemporary invention, anime draws on the same centuries-old artistic traditions that form the basis of manga. Brigitte Koyama-Richard studies the evolution of Japanese animation through the centuries, retracing its history from painted scrolls to woodblock prints, to animated films, first in black and white, and then in color. Illustrated with over 500 images, this book bridges the gap between art history and pop culture. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 248 pages, PC/B&W. Cover price $49.95.

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Fall 1986. Features: Profile on Osamu Tezuka, Manga American Style, Robotech Episode Guide, Lynn Minmay's Lovely Lyrics, and Artwork from Studio Nue. 32 Pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

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Star Blazers. Cover price $2.00.

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Written by Anthony Zicari and Ben Dunn. Art by Ben Dunn. Cover by Vincenzo Cucca. In this second issue, Jenna meets Ben Dunn's Ninja High School from Antarctic Press. Jenna is on vacation, and little does she know that the Vatican has sent a Holy Hit Squad to capture her. Both end up in Quagmire, where the ensuing battle engulfs the whole town. 32 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $3.49.

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Written and illustrated by Anthony Jappa, this flip comic contains two seperate adventures. First, Jiroboy the Mechnorganic Kid stars in "The Trap!" Then, flip the issue over and enjoy Americaman in "And then There was One!" Cover price $4.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Written by Ko Hiratori. Art and Cover by J-ta Yamada. Translated by Jessica Latherow. Adapted by Tabby Wright. Haru Koyama was an ordinary student until her moron classmate got them both in a terrible accident. Now Haru has been transported to another world where only men are allowed to be adventurers. Determined to make the most of it, she takes a job in the Blue Cat Nocturne brothel to make a living the only way she knows how. No cheat abilities, no powers, just her quick wits and naughty bits! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Written by Ko Hiratori. Art and Cover by J-ta Yamada. Translated by Jessica Latherow. Adapted by Tabby Wright. Transported to another world where women have few options, Haru is working at the Blue Cat Nocturne brothel while her otaku classmate gets to be an adventurer. The customers often insult and abuse her, but she works hard, keeps her spirits up, and even gets a raise. Sometimes her work is even rewarding, as when naive Sumo loses his virginity to her. But men are just her job—till a mysterious customer who only comes to drink catches her attention! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Written by Ko Hiratori. Art and Cover by J-ta Yamada. Translated by Jessica Latherow. Adapted by Tabby Wright. Harus high school days were cut short when she was killed in an accident and transported to another world where working in a brothel is her only option. One day she runs into some boys playing Kick the Can and learns that its a popular competitive sport. Their team needs to win this years tournament or the group of friends will be broken up. In this world where so much is forbidden to women, can she help them win and experience a moment of the kind of youthful joy that was lost to her?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Written by Ko Hiratori. Art and Cover by J-ta Yamada. Translated by Jessica Latherow. Adapted by Tabby Wright. The rain answers her wishes...for now. Transported to another world with her classmate Chiba after an accident, Haru is becoming ever more successful as a sex worker. She gets closer to the fascinating, mysterious man who only comes in on rainy days, but her relationship with Chiba grows more conflicted. And her co-worker, Shequraso, is excited about being summoned to the military barracks to sing…but is that what is really up?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st Printing. Written by Ko Hiratori. Art and Cover by J-ta Yamada. Translated by Jessica Latherow. Adapted by Tabby Wright. This world and I don't get along. Harus coworker at the brothel, Shequraso, was sent to the military barracks, supposedly to sing for their comfort before they leave for the front. When she doesnt return when expected, Haru goes to find out whats up. Discovering that singing wasnt exactly the job, Haru offers to take Shequrasos place if theyll let her friend return home. But will her offer really save the day?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $13.99.