Comic books in 'Manga', graded by CBCS

The Awakening: Part 3 of 7 - Story and art by Masakazu Katsura. Since Spark Girl has no idea that Aimi is Shadow Lady and was setting a trap for the kidnapper, she tries to save her. But the demon-Kein defeats Spark Girl, and she is changed into stone. After Spark Girl gets zapped, Shadow Lady loses her temper and attacks with all of her power for the first time in her life . . . but will it be enough? 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

The Awakening: Part 4 of 7 - Story and art by Masakazu Katsura. Having lost her temper at the kidnapper/murderer who's been terrorizing young women in Gray City, Aimi transforms into Shadow Lady in front of him. Shadow Lady battles the criminal, whose power is enhanced by the demon stone in his possession, but Shadow Lady seems to have the upper hand in the matter . . . that is until the demon sealed inside the demon stone escapes! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

The Awakening: Part 5 of 7 - Story and art by Masakazu Katsura. Aimi finds herself no match for escaped demon Medu, who has the ability to turn anyone he looks at into stone. Can Shadow Lady defeat him? 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

The Awakening: Part 6 of 7 - Story and art by Masakazu Katsura. Shadow Lady uses a last-ditch attack to defeat the escaped demon, but at the cost of being turned into stone herself. The demon kills the kidnapper and gives Shadow Lady another chance to defeat him. To further complicate things, Bright, using Lime's transmitter, comes onto the scene and thinks Shadow Lady was the one who killed the man... 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

The Awakening: Part 7 of 7 - Story and art by Masakazu Katsura. What now?! Bright is convinced that Shadow Lady has murdered Klein, and there's no way Aimi can possibly explain the secret of the Demon Stones--that would mean certain death for De-mo at the hands of the Demon World Police! But even if Aimi could find a way to convince Bright that Shadow Lady is innocent, there's no time for that now: the fate of the whole world depends on her finding and sealing up the Demon Stones! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Sudden Death: Part 1 of 5 - Story and art by Masakazu Katsura. Gray City's corrupt Mayor Karman has become a demon! One by one, Shadow Lady is recovering the demon stones and vanquishing the evildoers corrupted by their demon power. But she's not getting any thanks for it! In fact, the people of Gray City think she's gone totally mad and is murdering their favorite citizens! As the tide of public opinion turns against Shadow Lady, Aimi herself learns that even Bright has lost his faith in Shadow Lady's goodness. It's time for the big question, Bright: do you really love Shadow Lady? And how do you love her? 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Sudden Death: Part 2 of 5 - Story and art by Masakazu Katsura. Demo's Demon Stone detector has led Aimi to the Gray City Cathedral, where the bishop himself has been corrupted by the evil power of the stones. But what should have been an easy mission goes terribly wrong, when Shadow Lady finds herself face to face with Detective Bright! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Sudden Death: Part 3 of 5 - Story and art by Masakazu Katsura. Trapped in Bright's shower, Aimi is helpless as the pounding water washes off her magic eye shadow! If Bright sees her true form, her secret is out -- and the Demon World Police will kill her! But the arch-demon Zera has been resurrected from the last Demon Stone, and the Demon World Police must ask Shadow Lady to pull off the greatest heist of her spectacular career! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Sudden Death: Part 4 of 5 - Story and art by Masakazu Katsura. Shadow Lady goes toe-to-toe with the arch-demon of destruction! With her final remaining smidgen of magic eye shadow, Aimi must transform into Shadow Lady for perhaps the last time to defend the future of the human race. It doesn't help that the citizens of Gray City all think that she's the demon's master -- and they're all calling for her head! She has only minutes left before the other Arch-Demons awaken -- which will cause all of mankind and demonkind to perish from the face of the Earth! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Final Issue - Sudden Death: Part 5 of 5 - Story and art by Masakazu Katsura. Don't miss the epic finale to Aimi's adventure and quest to save all mankind from total annihilation. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Story and art by Masakazu Katsura. Shadow Lady concludes with a stand-alone, super-sized finale! In this special tale, readers are treated to an "alternate" take on the Shadow Lady story, featuring the main characters as younger, cooler, cuter versions of themselves! This full-length story (with no ads!) features eighteen-year-old Aimi Komori, who is smitten with a new transfer student, Bright Honda. Bright is so obsessed with crime and criminals that his classmates think he's crazy. Aimi receives a special treasure: a magic eye-shadow kit! One brush transforms her from shy schoolgirl to sizzling Shadow Lady, ready to help Bright Honda in his war on the town's crime wave. But when the haughty Bright turns down her help, he unleashes the scorn of a Shadow Lady spurned...but she still wants himt to fall for her! Will he love Aimi ...or her shadowy, sexy alter ego? It's a unique "alternate-universe prequel" story which will entice new readers and thrill die-hard fans! Don't miss out! 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.99.

Hardwired, Part 1. Story, art and cover by Locke. A futuristic sci-fi adventure in the manga tradition. Adrian wakes up to find her father murdered and his lifes work, the Shadowgear artificial intelligence chip, imbedded in her head. Before she can find out what happened, she must escape her fathers assassin, Nord, and the powerful enemies who put him on her trail. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.99.

Hardwired, Part 2. Story by Dean Morin and Locke. Art and cover by Locke. A futuristic sci-fi adventure in the manga tradition. Adri seeks the help of her boyfriend Ren in escaping from the killers on her trail and their powerful masters - but theres no escaping the mysterious voices coming from the AI chip in her brain. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. Based on the play by William Shakespeare. Adapted by Adam Sexton and Tintin Pantoja. A new way for readers to appreciate one of Shakespeare's most-quoted plays! Adapted for the cinema many times and performed regularly on stages around the globe, Hamlet is Shakespeare's most enduringly popular play, with sales regularly topping 50,000 copies a year. This manga edition retells the story of Hamlet, the Prince of Denmark, using one of today's hottest book formats, making the play's action and meaning more accessible and enjoyable than ever. Unlike other attempts to marry manga and Shakespeare, Shakespeare's Hamlet is true to the original context of the play, keeping Hamlet in Shakespeare's original and intended time and setting. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 186 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

1st printing. Based on the play by William Shakespeare. Adapted by Adam Sexton and Hyeondo Park. A modern, manga approach to themes that are current today! Presenting the Bard's inimitable take on real events in Roman history, Julius Caesar routinely sells more than 25,000 copies every year and is commonly taught in high school English courses. With a four-page essay opening the volume that ties Shakespeare and manga together, this graphically rich adaptation offers an accessible, contemporary way to enjoy this classic tale of power, manipulation, betrayal, and violence. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 186 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

1st printing. Based on the play by William Shakespeare. Adapted by Adam Sexton and Eve Grandt, and Candice Chow. Witches, ghosts, murders, battles, blood - if ever a Shakespeare play cried out for a manga version, Macbeth is it! The "Scottish Play" regularly sells over 25,000 copies a year, and now manga fans can get caught up in the action as the Bard explores the social forces at work when men act against their better nature and the natural order of things, until Birnam Wood comes to Dunsinane! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 186 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

1st printing. Based on the play by William Shakespeare. Adapted by Adam Sexton and Yali Lin. The "star-crossed" lovers have moved readers and movie-goers in a variety of forms through the years. More than 55,000 copies of various print editions of the play are sold annually. This manga version of Romeo and Juliet infuses new energy into the trials and tribulations of history's most passionate and celebrated young lovers. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 186 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiroyuki Takei. The ghosts, spirits, zombies, and gods return in this brand-new sequel to the classic shonen adventure manga Shaman King! Hana Asakura finds that being the son of Yoh & Anna Asakura isn't all it's cracked up to be, and his boredom has him itching for any kind of excitement. But when a fight comes straight to his doorstep, it's from a place he least expects-his own family? The battle for Asakura supremacy begins! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $10.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiroyuki Takei. Hana Asakura finds that being the son of Yoh & Anna Asakura isn't all it's cracked up to be, and his boredom has him itching for any kind of excitement. But when a fight comes straight to his doorstep, it's from a place he least expects-his own family? The battle for Asakura supremacy begins! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $10.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiroyuki Takei. Hana Asakura finds that being the son of Yoh & Anna Asakura isn't all it's cracked up to be, and his boredom has him itching for any kind of excitement. But when a fight comes straight to his doorstep, it's from a place he least expects-his own family? The battle for Asakura supremacy begins! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $10.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiroyuki Takei. Hana Asakura finds that being the son of Yoh & Anna Asakura isn't all it's cracked up to be, and his boredom has him itching for any kind of excitement. But when a fight comes straight to his doorstep, it's from a place he least expects-his own family? The battle for Asakura supremacy begins! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $10.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiroyuki Takei. Hana Asakura finds that being the son of Yoh and Anna Asakura isn't all it's cracked up to be, and his boredom has him itching for any kind of excitement. But when a fight comes straight to his doorstep, it's from a place he least expects-his own family? The battle for Asakura supremacy begins! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $10.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiroyuki Takei. Hana Asakura finds that being the son of Yoh & Anna Asakura isn't all it's cracked up to be, and his boredom has him itching for any kind of excitement. But when a fight comes straight to his doorstep, it's from a place he least expects-his own family? The battle for Asakura supremacy begins! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $10.99.

Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Story, Art, and Cover by Hiroyuki Takei. Shamans possess mysterious powers that allow them to commune with gods, spirits, and even the dead. High schooler Manta Oyamada doesnt know much about them, but that changes fast when his class welcomes a new transfer student from remote Izumo: Yoh Asakura, a shaman in training! Although he may just be starting out, Yohs dream is a big one: to become the Shaman King, the one and only shaman who may commune with the Great Spirit and help remake the world for the better. But the road to this pinnacle of spiritual power runs through the Shaman Fight: a gauntlet of battles with rival mediums who call forth dizzying powers from the world of the dead in their own bids for the crown. Itd be nice if Yoh had a little more time to train and mature…but the Shaman Fight is only held once every 500 years, so hes going to have to grow up fast! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 600 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Story, Art, and Cover by Hiroyuki Takei. A shower of shooting stars signals the announcement of the long-awaited Shaman Fight: the tournament held once every 500 years to determine who will be crowned the next Shaman King. As the worlds shamans begin to gather in Tokyo, Yoh remains as carefree as ever…until he meets Silva—an officiant of the Shaman Fight, who challenges Yoh to prove himself worthy of earning the title of Shaman King! With his spirit ally Amidamaru, Yoh faces off against his first preliminary opponents: Horohoro, whose icy powers threaten to freeze them out, and Faust VIII, a morbid necromancer casting bone-chilling spells. With the stakes higher than ever, Anna, Yohs fiancée and coach, pushes his training beyond his limit. Does Yoh have what it takes to make it to the top, or will Annas training run him into the ground?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 600 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Story, Art, and Cover by Hiroyuki Takei. In a world where shamans communicate with the dead and call forth the power of legendary spirits to defeat their enemies in both body and soul, Yoh is a teenager with the ultimate ambition: to become the Shaman King, the one and only shaman who may commune with the Great Spirit and help remake the world for the better. But the road to this pinnacle of spiritual power runs through the Shaman Fight, a gauntlet of battles with rival mediums who call forth dizzying powers from the world of the dead in their own bids for the crown. This volume corresponds to Vol. 7-9 of the original release, featuring updated translation and lettering, back in print more than 20 years after its initial release! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 600 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Story, Art, and Cover by Hiroyuki Takei. In a world where shamans communicate with the dead and call forth the power of legendary spirits to defeat their enemies in both body and soul, Yoh is a teenager with the ultimate ambition: to become the Shaman King, the one and only shaman who may commune with the Great Spirit and help remake the world for the better. The action manga bestseller returns, in 600-page editions featuring a remastered translation and new cover art by creator Hiroyuki Takei! This volume corresponds to Vol. 7-9 of the original release. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 600 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 5 - 1st Printing. Story, Art, and Cover by Hiroyuki Takei. In a world where shamans communicate with the dead and call forth the power of legendary spirits to defeat their enemies in both body and soul, Yoh is a teenager with the ultimate ambition: to become the Shaman King, the one and only shaman who may commune with the Great Spirit and help remake the world for the better. But the road to this pinnacle of spiritual power runs through the Shaman Fight, a gauntlet of battles with rival mediums who call forth dizzying powers from the world of the dead in their own bids for the crown. This volume corresponds to volumes 13-15 of the original release, featuring updated translation and lettering! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 600 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 6 - 1st Printing. Story, Art, and Cover by Hiroyuki Takei. In a world where shamans communicate with the dead and call forth the power of legendary spirits to defeat their enemies in both body and soul, Yoh is a teenager with the ultimate ambition: to become the Shaman King, the one and only shaman who may commune with the Great Spirit and help remake the world for the better. But the road to this pinnacle of spiritual power runs through the Shaman Fight, a gauntlet of battles with rival mediums who call forth dizzying powers from the world of the dead in their own bids for the crown. Sure, it'd be nice if Yoh had a little more time to train and mature, but the Shaman Fight is only held once every 500 years, so he's going to have to grow up quick! Collects volume 16-18! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 600 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 7 - 1st Printing. Story, Art, and Cover by Hiroyuki Takei. In a world where shamans communicate with the dead and call forth the power of legendary spirits to defeat their enemies in both body and soul, Yoh is a teenager with the ultimate ambition: to become the Shaman King, the one and only shaman who may commune with the Great Spirit and help remake the world for the better. But the road to this pinnacle of spiritual power runs through the Shaman Fight, a gauntlet of battles with rival mediums who call forth dizzying powers from the world of the dead in their own bids for the crown. Sure, it'd be nice if Yoh had a little more time to train and mature, but the Shaman Fight is only held once every 500 years, so he's going to have to grow up quick! Collects volume 19-21! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 600 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 8 - 1st Printing. Story, Art, and Cover by Hiroyuki Takei. In a world where shamans communicate with the dead and call forth the power of legendary spirits to defeat their enemies in both body and soul, Yoh is a teenager with the ultimate ambition: to become the Shaman King, the one and only shaman who may commune with the Great Spirit and help remake the world for the better. But the road to this pinnacle of spiritual power runs through the Shaman Fight, a gauntlet of battles with rival mediums who call forth dizzying powers from the world of the dead in their own bids for the crown. Sure, it'd be nice if Yoh had a little more time to train and mature, but the Shaman Fight is only held once every 500 years, so he's going to have to grow up quick! Collects volume 22-24! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 600 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 9 - 1st Printing. Story, Art, and Cover by Hiroyuki Takei. In a world where shamans communicate with the dead and call forth the power of legendary spirits to defeat their enemies in both body and soul, Yoh is a teenager with the ultimate ambition: to become the Shaman King, the one and only shaman who may commune with the Great Spirit and help remake the world for the better. But the road to this pinnacle of spiritual power runs through the Shaman Fight, a gauntlet of battles with rival mediums who call forth dizzying powers from the world of the dead in their own bids for the crown. Sure, it'd be nice if Yoh had a little more time to train and mature, but the Shaman Fight is only held once every 500 years, so he's going to have to grow up quick! Collects volume 25-27! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 600 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 10 - 1st Printing. Story, Art, and Cover by Hiroyuki Takei. In a world where shamans communicate with the dead and call forth the power of legendary spirits to defeat their enemies in both body and soul, Yoh is a teenager with the ultimate ambition: to become the Shaman King, the one and only shaman who may commune with the Great Spirit and help remake the world for the better. But the road to this pinnacle of spiritual power runs through the Shaman Fight, a gauntlet of battles with rival mediums who call forth dizzying powers from the world of the dead in their own bids for the crown. Sure, it'd be nice if Yoh had a little more time to train and mature, but the Shaman Fight is only held once every 500 years, so he's going to have to grow up quick! Collects volume 28-30! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 600 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 11 - 1st Printing. Story, Art, and Cover by Hiroyuki Takei. Hao is declared the winner of the Shaman Fight and enters into a coma to commune with the Great Spirit. Yoh and the other shamans arrive at the lost continent of Mu and face a deadly obstacle course of ten environments representing the Earths harshest climates, each guarded by a Patch officiant. Internal conflicts arise, more lives are lost, and mana is depleting—the team is rapidly squandering strength and despair sets in, but Yoh and gang remain determined to stand up to the Patch. Meanwhile, Hao begins his ascent onto the throne. Can Yoh stop him before all of humanity is destroyed?! Collects volume 31-33! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 600 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 12 - 1st Printing. Story, Art, and Cover by Hiroyuki Takei. Yoh defeats his mentor, Silva, and advances to the final phase of the Patchs deadly Shaman Fight obstacle course, where he faces off against the ultimate enemy—Hao. However, the newly-crowned Shaman King isnt Yohs only opponent—the battle takes place in outer space, where Yoh and gang must also conquer otherworldly forces of nature. As the epic Shaman Fight comes to a close, how will Yoh protect humanity from Haos tyrannical rule, and what does the future hold for him?! Collects volume 34-35! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 432 pages, B&W. Cover price $17.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiroyuki Takei. Yoh's spiritual journey into the caves of Izumo has boosted his mana and his confidence-and just in time, too! It's the last battle of the Shaman Fight preliminaries, and Yoh is up against Tao Ren and his Chinese warlord of an Over Soul, Bason. Ren has already killed his officiant in the qualification round, and now he is determined to teach Yoh the meaning of fear. Yoh and Amidamaru are closer than ever, but can their unique bond of friendship overcome Ren's awesome mana and masterful control of Bason? 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 $7.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiroyuki Takei. Yoh and Tao Ren's battle to qualify for the second round of the Shaman Fight comes to a dramatic conclusion no one ever expected! In the end, Yoh takes to the hot springs to recover and Ren returns to home to China a changed Shaman. Ren is determined to put an end to the Tao reign of terror. But to do so he must take down his father! When Ren's attack fails, it's up to Yoh to come to his enemy's rescue! 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 $7.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiroyuki Takei. Yoh and his friends race to the rescue of their one-time rival Tao Ren! Ren's dad has strict ideas about how a Tao should behave, and Ren's recent rebellion has earned him a stay in the family dungeons. The Tao stronghold is a strange and dangerous place, full of fear and monsters. Will friendship be enough to counter the bloody Way of the Tao? 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 $7.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiroyuki Takei. Dumped unceremoniously in the middle of nowhere, Yoh and his friends must now find their way through the desert of the American Southwest to the Patch village, the site of the Shaman Fight! But will they be forced to change course when they meet a mysterious Native American shaman who says the Patch are evil and threatens to kill anyone who helps fulfill their plans? 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 $7.99.

Volume 11 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Hiroyuki Takei. Still searching in the American West for clues to the location of the Shaman Fight, Yoh and his friends travel through a mountain range toward the site of the old Patch Village. Then Horohoro suffers a setback when Kororo runs away, leaving him in the lurch! And the crew may be in over their heads when they face Hao's evil minions. But help is on the way! 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 $7.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiroyuki Takei. Yoh and his merry band of Shaman King contenders have made it to Mesa Verdede, the most likely location of the hidden Patch village. But before they can make their way to the pit stop for this leg of the competition, they must face one of Hao's most dangerous allies: Boris Dracula! And if that wasn't enough trouble, a new team of shamans bursts onto the scene, with archangel Over Souls! 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 $7.99.

Volume 13 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Hiroyuki Takei. Moody old Faust is back! And teamed with...Yoh? When the competitors and their friends finally make it to the Patch Village, things are not what they expected. Strange new alliances are formed - and someone close to Yoh might get left in the lurch - testing everyone's strength and possibly changing their loyalties 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 $7.99.

Volume 14 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiroyuki Takei. With the Shaman Fights officially underway, Yoh and Co. must take on opponents from all over the world. But is anyone ready to fight Lady Jeanne, a royal pain who gives new meaning to the term "tortured"? 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 $7.99.

Volume 15 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiroyuki Takei. Yoh, Faust, and Ryu unveil their new and formidable Over Souls as they square off against the Icemen. Meanwhile, Manta - still in shock over the brutal death of Niles - is anxious for Yoh's safety against this bone-chilling shaman team that battled the coldest forces of nature in northern Europe, and is confident that they can overtake Team Funbari with ease! 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 $7.99.

Volume 16 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiroyuki Takei. The X-Laws are determined to lure Yoh to their camp, and Hao has his sights set squarely on Ren! In the midst of all this, Lyserg discovers that the X-Laws may not be the steadfast allies he took them for. And Yoh finally reveals a terrible secret from his past - and Hao's. 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 $7.99.

Volume 17 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiroyuki Takei. Hao possesses so much mana that it virtually guarantees his victory in the Shaman Fight. So how in the world can Yoh and his friends beat him? Mikihisa offers to teach Ren the Ultra-Senji Ryakketsu. But is Ren too stubborn to accept his help? If Hao's power doesn't destroy our heroes, perhaps pride will! 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 $7.99.

Volume 17 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Hiroyuki Takei. Hao possesses so much mana that it virtually guarantees his victory in the Shaman Fight. So how in the world can Yoh and his friends beat him? Mikihisa offers to teach Ren the Ultra-Senji Ryakketsu. But is Ren too stubborn to accept his help? If Hao's power doesn't destroy our heroes, perhaps pride will! 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 $7.99.

Volume 21 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiroyuki Takei. Lady Jeanne prepares to perform the ritual that will finally revive Ren. But will the rest of the X-LAWS let Ren live once he's revived? 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 $7.99.

Volume 22 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiroyuki Takei. Joco decides to visit chums from his old gang, who are participating in the Shaman Fight on another team. Boy is he in for a nasty surprise! 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 $7.99.

Volume 23 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiroyuki Takei. Hao wants Spirit of Fire to consume the Golem for its mana...with young Salerm still inside! 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 $7.99.