Comic books in 'Manga'

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Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Story and Art by Hikaru Nakamura. Translated by Richard Tobin. Former convenience store employee Hino Miharu is getting used to living at the North Pole and working at his new job as a bad Santa. Excited about the prospect of potentially becoming a Reindeer, a position that is compensated beyond his wildest dreams, Miharu is blindsided by learning that his deceased father may have been the last red Santa Claus. To add to the confusion, Miharu ends up witnessing his hot mess of an ex-coworker, Kaiser-kun, pull off the utterly impossible! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 226 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Hikaru Nakamura. Translated by Richard Tobin. The Reindeer exam is over and winter is approaching at Santa Claus House. Hino Miharu, a promising candidate to become the next Red Santa, returns to his home in Japan for a break, but his vacation is cut short when he receives a surprise gift from the company president, Knecht. Extraordinary powers have been bestowed on the newly appointed team of Reindeer, which includes Benjamin, a world-famous pro-wrestling powerhouse with whom Miharu forms a new, electrifying bond. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 188 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Hikaru Nakamura. Translated by Richard Tobin. Miharu's mother Haruko comes to tour her son's company, where she meets Rudolph. Teppei suddenly appears and confronts Rudolph, using his Cupid's Arrow on Haruko and turning her into his ally! Teppei is acting under the suspicion that Rudolph is actually Miharu's father, but is there more behind his heinous behavior? The situation takes an even more chaotic turn when a giant mouse attacks! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 178 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Hikaru Nakamura. Translated by Richard Tobin. NEW REVELATIONS AND NEW CHALLENGES! After escaping the world that depicted a despair-filled future, Miharu uncovers the pasts of his father Touma, Knecht, and Drosselmeyer. With renewed determination, he ventures back to the basement of the Santa Claus House to save his mother, only to reunite with a certain someone... In this perilous journey, he encounters the final two Reindeer, Dancer and Prancer, and is entrusted with a new mission. The war for Christmas intensifies in volume eight! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 178 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Sachimo. Translated by Adrienne Beck. For these two typecast actors, love can't always be black or white. Shin is an actor whose awkward personality has gotten him typecast as the villain, whereas his secret lover Shige garners all the prime princely roles. As their careers advance, can these two endure all eyes being on them not just in public but in private too? Shin is a brand-new actor unfairly typecast as a villain, and Shige, his secret lover since college, is a rising star who often gets the role of the heartthrob good guy. With Shige's popularity on the rise and Shin's awkward personality making him resemble the villains he plays, the two can't risk being seen together for fear of tainting Shige's image. And to complicate matters further, their relationship has lacked physical intimacy since their disastrous first time together. Every good role needs its conflict, but will this couple call it a wrap when an antagonist enters the scene? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Sachimo. Translated by Adrienne Beck. Shin and Shige-actors at various stages in their careers-are secretly lovers, and to give Shin's career a chance, Shige decides to keep his distance for a bit, a decision Shin is firmly against. But Shin's newfound success is causing a different issue-their renewed intimacy has Shige feeling very possessive of him. Now that he has to share his lover with the world, will Shige's dark feelings turn him from the princely character into the villain? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Sachimo. Translated by Adrienne Beck. Up-and-coming actor Shin has become friendly with Tatara, a veteran actor he admires, which makes Shin's boyfriend Shige visibly jealous. And when Shin and Shige finally get their chance to work together, the situation only worsens. Being forced to keep his relationship a secret while on set is more than Shige can handle, so he calls Shin to his dressing room and ends up telling him that this was precisely why he didn't want them to become intimate. Unfortunately for the secret lovers, Tatara is eavesdropping and overhears it all! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Sachimo. Translated by Adrienne Beck. Shige has landed a costarring role on a TV drama with Tatara, a veteran actor who happens to know of his secret relationship with fellow actor Shin. And because of Shiges lack of confidence in his own acting skills, Tatara issues him an ultimatum—either make this role his signature performance or stop dragging Shin down and end their relationship. Shige has a hard time accepting that other men also care about Shin, but he knows he must do whatever it takes to stand by Shins side as his equal! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Sachimo. Translated by Adrienne Beck. Shige has decided to costar in a drama with Tatara, a veteran actor his boyfriend Shin adores. Tatara has made it known he thinks Shige is only going to drag Shin down as an actor. Wanting to prove him wrong, Shige puts on a performance to rival that of his far more experienced costar. Meanwhile, Shin's best friend, idol Hanasaki, reveals to the public that the two are friends and uses the opportunity as a way to pursue his own agenda! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Sachimo. Translated by Adrienne Beck. For these two typecast actors, love can't always be black or white. Shin is an actor whose awkward personality has gotten him typecast as the villain, whereas his secret lover Shige garners all the prime princely roles. As their careers advance, can these two endure all eyes being on them not just in public but in private too? Shige has decided to costar in a drama with Tatara, a veteran actor his boyfriend Shin adores. Tatara has made it known he thinks Shige is only going to drag Shin down as an actor. Wanting to prove him wrong, Shige puts on a performance to rival that of his far more experienced costar. Meanwhile, Shin's best friend, idol Hanasaki, reveals to the public that the two are friends as a way to pursue his own agenda! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Sachimo. Translated by Adrienne Beck. After asking veteran actor Tatara for advice on kissing scenes, Shin is faced with a major dilemma-how does he tell his boyfriend Shige that Tatara ended up kissing him for real? Surprisingly, Shin receives the news well...a little too well, in fact. Can Shin contain his notorious jealousy, or will his next scene with rival Tatara have sparks flying in a whole new way?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Sachimo. Translated by Adrienne Beck. When Shin attends a cast party for his latest TV show, the events of the evening get twisted into a scandal involving the leading lady. Fortunately, the matter is settled without much damage to his reputation-but not before those around Shin realize that someone is pulling the strings as a means to trap him. Just then, Shin finds out that his next gig will be his dream project...finally costarring with his boyfriend Shige! But is this dream project a little too good to be true? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Sachimo. Translated by Adrienne Beck. Shige's boss-CEO Asakusa of agency Tokyo Sky Star-unexpectedly visits the set where Shige, Shin, and Tatara are filming their next movie. And when he deliberately approaches Shin, making it clear he's there just to see him, it sets Shige, Tatara, and the others on edge. Seeing their behavior change, Shin finally figures out that something is up-and that he's been left out. But when he asks Shige about it, he's simply told "not now," leaving him with more questions than answers! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and art by Sachimo. Translated by Adrienne Beck. Shin knows that his lover, Shige, is hiding something from him, but he decides to be patient and wait for Shige to open up about it. Before he can, however, the conniving actress Fukui approaches Shin to inform him she's the niece of the CEO of Shige's talent agency and that she'd like for them to meet. Shin promptly declines, but it's not long before he finds himself questioning if he really is okay with being the only one left in the dark. Soon, the situation begins to affect his work, and it's then that CEO Asakusa pays Shin's set another visit! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Junji Ito. Four people intent on killing themselves meet through the suicide website Black Paradox: Maruso, a nurse who despairs about the future; Taburo, a man who is tortured by his doppelganger; Pii-tan, an engineer with his own robot clone; and Baracchi, a woman who agonizes about the birthmark on her face. Follow along with these four malcontents as they wander together in search of the perfect death, fatefully opening a door that leads them to a rather bizarre destiny… Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $19.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Setona Mizushiro. Dimitri Lewandoski is a celebrated tenor in early 1900s Vienna. When he is killed in an accident, his corpse is colonized by the seeds of a vampire master. At first, Dimitri denies that anything has changed, but as the people around him start dying, he is forced to accept the ghastly truth. Flash-forward to 2008. In Tokyo, Azusa Kikukawa's troubled love life comes to an end with a fatal accident. Dimitri appears in her dying dreams with a diabolic proposal - he will save her lover if she agrees to become the breeding ground for the next generation of vampire seeds... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Setona Mizushiro. Flash-forward to 2008. In Tokyo, Azusa Kikukawa agrees to sacrifice herself as the next breeding ground for the vampire group in exchange for Dimitri healing her fatally wounded young boyfriend. But now that the deal is struck, Azusa finds herself in a strange house and a strange body, surrounded by the men she must choose from for a deadly embrace... 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.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Setona Mizushiro. Flash-forward to 2008. In Tokyo, Azusa Kikukawa has become Alice, resurrected in a century-old body to become the breeding ground for a group of vampires. But one of the vampires in her nest has died, and now Alice must mourn her friend even as the precariousness of the vampires' situation sinks in. Lost and confused, Alice finds the diary of a young woman who lived in the house a century ago, and whose story has eerie similarities to her own... 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.

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Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Story, Art, and Cover by Ryo Hanada. What does it mean to be alive? Minami—a young Guard whos rumored to be invincible—thinks about dying every day. In a world overrun by ape-like creatures called shojo, he has battled alone and thrown himself into all kinds of danger. And no matter what horror hes faced, he has betrayed no hints of fear, resentment, or despair. But when his newly assigned partner Miyaji gets bitten, Minami panics. He swings the Black Sword and severs Miyajis leg to stop the infection from spreading and turning his partner into a shojo. But now, left with a grave injury, Miyaji is on the verge of dying—and Minami, perhaps for the first time ever, is paralyzed by the thought of death. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 198 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $12.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Kumo Kagyu. Art and Cover by Makoto Fugetsu. Character design by so-bin. Translated by Sean McCann. Deep in the depths of the dungeon, a man spends his days scouring the treacherous floors for bodies of dead adventurers. His name is Iarumas, and he has no memory of the life he lived before he was resurrected from a corpse. The living keep their distance from the cold, sullen man—Iarumas consorts primarily with the dead. That is, until he meets Garbage, a feral young swordswoman who is the sole survivor of a massacred party. With Garbage by his side, Iarumas ventures farther, searching the dungeon for clues to his past while avoiding the inevitability of a permanent ashen demise! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Kumo Kagyu. Art and Cover by Makoto Fugetsu. Character design by so-bin. Translated by Sean McCann. After losing his friends and being banished from his clan, the bandit Raraja takes on a mission from a mysterious man in a bar, only to find himself trapped deep in the dungeon with Iarumas and Garbage. What's worse, awaiting the impromptu party is a huge gas dragon and a swarm of dragonflies! But as Raraja cowers before the terrifying foe, Iarumas delivers upon it a lightning strike bearing the name of a god...! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 160 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Kumo Kagyu. Art and Cover by Makoto Fugetsu. Character design by so-bin. Translated by Sean McCann. "Treasure awaits in a hidden room on the third floor of the dungeon"-so claims a dangerously suspicious rumor. But Iarumas has got nothing better to do, so with Sezmar of the All-Stars in tow, he and his party head toward the mysterious reward. To no one's surprise, however, they're greeted by a sudden alarm and a large horde of monsters. And to make matters worse, Garbage falls into a trap! Will she be able to face an army of foes all on her own?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 224 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 1- 1st printing. Story by Yong-Su Hwang. Art by Kyung-Il Yang. Three worlds collide-Heaven, Hell and the human world-when Soma, a human, is accused of stealing the King of Heaven's sword! After an imprisonment of five days in Heaven, which equals five years on Earth, Soma is sent to the human world to recover the lost sword. Under the supervision of the heavenly princess Arroomee, Soma must deal with the chaos that his deeds have produced. Softcover, 294 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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The Blade of Shuriken. Story by Reggie Byers. Art and cover by Reggie Byers and Robert Durham. Eternity takes over the publishing of Reggie Byers pioneering English-language manga comic featuring Martial-arts expert Kyoko Shidara. This series is modeled after shonen, or action-oriented boy's manga, while the original Shuriken series was based on shojo (girls) manga. Having abandoned her corrupt former employers, Kyoko Shidara, aka Shuriken, goes into business for herself as a bodyguard. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

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BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #58: SECRETS PART 1 (OF 4) by HIROAKI SAMURA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS A new story arc begins for the Eisner Award-winning series! Anotsu Kagehisa's long journey has brought him to the wooded hills of autumn, to the gates of the Ibane dojo of the Shingyoto-ryu sword school, and to a world of doubts. First there's the beautiful young woman in the woods who seems to speak in riddles. And then the man he's come to see, Ibane himself, is nowhere to be found. What the head of Itto-ryu does find, though, is a dojo full of angry sword students who don't want to take orders from an upstart from Edo, and demand that he prove himself worthy to lead them. At the point of a sword! FOR MATURE READERS On sale July 11 b&w, 32pg (1 of 4) Cover price $2.99.

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by HIROAKI SAMURA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Anotsu's trip to Kaga has taken an unexpected and unpleasant turn. Ibane, the head of the Shingyoto-ryu sword school, may be a master martial artist ? but it's becoming increasingly clear that he has some trouble with telling the truth. Anotsu can't deny that Ibane's men are worth adding to his Itto-ryu gang, and that Ibane's daughter Hisoka holds a strange, seductive attraction... FOR MATURE READERS On sale December 12 b&w, 32pg (one-shot) . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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by HIROAKI SAMURA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS The recovering Manji isn't what you'd call a good houseguest. Master Sori wouldn't even keep him in his house if he wasn't Rin's bodyguard and protector. But things could get much worse when another guest arrives ? the young, wandering swordsman named Magatsu! Can anything stop Manji and Magatsu from chopping each other to bits?! Find out as the multiple-award-nominated samurai action-drama continues! MATURE READERS On sale January 9 b&w, 32pg (1 of 2) . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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by HIROAKI SAMURA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS As you sow, so shall you reap. Hyakurin has put a lot of Itto-ryu swordsmen under the dirt, but when her sadistic partner, Shira, reappears out of the blue with an enigmatic warning, it's time to pay the piper. Hyakurin and Shinriji prepare to flee, but the enemy's already at the gates ? a band of Itto-ryu killers, hot for revenge. Backed into a corner, how will the two escape the vengeful swords of the enemy? Chances are, they won't! FOR MATURE READERS On sale March 13 b&w, 32pg (1 of 7) Cover price $2.99.

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Fall Frost: Part 1 of 6 - By Hiroaki Samura. Produced by Studio Proteus. Phew! Now that the torturous chapter of Hyakurin is over and at rest, are you ready to move onward to the super action stage? Well, I hope you are, because we're heading into some of the toughest sword battles in the history of Blade of the Immortal. Manji and Magatsu are on the road together, hunting for the vicious Shira in what will surely be a nasty battle, when they all finally come together. But first, we'll join our traveling duo in a short and funny trip to the very recent past and find out exactly how Magatsu came to discover Manji recovering in Master Sori's house. But the light-hearted journey doesn't last very long. Shira's on the prowl, and he's looking meaner than ever. Let the pains begin! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

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HIROAKI SAMURA FOR MATURE READERS On sale August 13, b&w, 32pg, (one-shot), $2.99 Those lucky enough to read Blade of the Immortal regularly are aware of creator Hiroaki Samura's penchant for a good plot twist. This issue is no exception. Fresh from a dramatic wedding that brought another sword school under his command, anti-villain Anotsu Kagehisa is on his way back to Edo. Accustomed to surprises on the road, Anotsu won't be fazed to encounter a strange combination of people in his path, all trying to stop him from moving forward, and all in big trouble when they face him. But the important thing about this issue is that Rin is back in the picture! Let's see how long she'll last this time. Winner of Japan's prestigious Media Arts Award and America's own Will Eisner Award. Cover price $2.99.

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HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A) On sale October 13, b&w, 32pg, $2.99 Hiroaki Samura's Last Blood story line comes to its conclusion! With revenge-lust hanging thick in the air, our main event is the deadly showdown between the starving and weakened Anotsu and his crazed, quick Shingyötö-ryü opponent, Iriya. Makie has evened out the playing field in a bloody flurry that puts Kill Bill Vol. 1 to shame, while Manji and Magatsu try to survive separate dogfights with Shingyötö-ryü swordsmen on the sidelines. Manji battles in order to be reunited with his beloved Rin, Magatsu engages his opponent in order to defend Anotsu, and any survivors of these gory encounters will face each other and their own shifting, uneasy alliances! This issue's dramatic cover mirrors the intensity inside, as Samura continues to reinvent the bushidö grudge match with a sharp, modern edge. FOR MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

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On sale December 8, b&w, 32pg, $2.99 HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A) Trying to recover from a Mugai-ryü ambush, Anotsu assembles a colorful group, his finest surviving Itto-ryü warriors, to re-affirm loyalties and focus their anger. Once again, revenge-lust hangs heavy in the air, as Anotsu sets his followers against the man he feels is responsible for crippling his sword school. Reunited and recovering from their last ferocious battle, Manji and Rin rest at an idyllic cabin. Rin hones her swordfighting skills and drops a huge surprise on Manji. Their break from the fray may be short-lived, however, as the bald, spectacled Giichi arrives with an unsettling proposition. ? Winner of Japan's prestigious Media Arts Award and America's own Will Eisner Award. ? TWELVE volumes of this modern classic available in the Dark Horse backlist! FOR MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

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HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale January 12, b&w, 32pg,$2.99 Giichi, a top Mugai-ryü assassin with a penchant for head collecting, has given the near- invincible warrior Manji an ultimatum: join the Mugai-ryü or die. Never one to be bossed around, Manji chooses the path of "mouthing off and fighting" with gusto. Armed with an arsenal of strange weapons and confidently relying on his mystical healing powers, Manji may be getting a little too cocky, especially since he's never had to recover from a beheading before! Within a moonlit forest, another stylish Samura skirmish begins, and two bloodthirsty fan-favorites clash! Cover price $2.99.

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HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale February 9, b&w, 32pg, $2.99 The moonlit forest battle between Manji and Giichi concludes. A bit too confident in his mystical healing powers, Manji has survived several sloppy sword fights and recovered from severe injuries ... but never from a beheading! Giichi's fighting style and unique weapon of choice may be just what's needed to take the near-immortal warrior down. Rin, recently reunited with her beloved Manji, watches the fight from the shadows, while a strange figure lurks in the forest behind her with evil intentions. A cliffhanger ending?? You betcha! Two bloodthirsty fan-favorites clash in another stylish Samurai showdown! Cover price $2.99.

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HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A) FOR MATURE READERS. b&w, 64 page giant issue, $5.99. A double-sized dose of Samurai suspense and violence, as Blade of the Immortal reaches its one-hundredth issue! Armed with kessen-satsu, the only poison known to damage Manji's immortal blood, three Itto-ryü warriors target Manji and Giichi. Crippled and sightless, will Manji be able to fend off a vicious, new Itto-ryü foe? Giichi, still reeling from the events in the "Twilight" storyline, finds himself trading swings with Magatsu, another fan favorite! This issue also features pinups by Francisco Paronzini and Andy Tong, along with a Blade of the Immortal parody strip, "Rumble to Kaga," by Jhomar Soriano. ? Francisco Paronzini's previous works include Dark Horse's Dead To Rights and Star Wars Tales and DC Comics' Cinnamon: El Ciclo. ? Andie Tong's previous works include Noble Causes and Masters Of The Universe. He is also a fantasy illustrator for White Wolf RPG books. Cover price $5.99.

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HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A) On sale May 11, b&w, 32pg, $2.99 FOR MATURE READERS The vicious grudge match between Giichi and Magatsu concludes! Two fan favorites exchange blows on a rickety bridge above a deadly chasm ... and someone's headed for oblivion! Don't miss this heavyweight bout, as the Mugai-ryü crew's top headhunter clashes with a skilled Itto-ryü anti-hero. Nearby, Manji fights for his life after being blinded by a tenacious new foe. Facing an enemy armed with kessen-satsu, the only poison known to damage his immortal blood, Manji is vulnerable, falling apart, and swinging in the dark! ? Look for our complete Manga Month backlist beginning on page 00. Cover price $2.99.

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HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale June 8, b&w, 32pg, $2.99 The concluding chapter to the "Trickster" story arc! The winner of last issue's brutal dogfight between Giichi and Magatsu is revealed! Also, Manji fights for his life after being blinded by a tenacious new foe. Facing an enemy armed with kessen-satsu, the only poison known to damage his immortal blood, Manji is vulnerable, falling apart, and swinging in the dark! Will the vindictive Itto-ryü noose finally close in around Manji's neck? Fans of Hiroaki Samura's entertaining, colorful characters, complex grudge matches, and beautifully brutal swordfights will be delighted with this hard-hitting "Trickster" finale! Cover price $2.99.

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HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A) On sale July 13, b&w, 32pg, $2.99 This poignant episode, "Pity," deals with the complex relationships of compassion, honor, and revenge in the vicious landscape of Hiroaki Samura's modern, samurai-punk epic. Abayama, an older Ittö-ryü leader who has seen his share of death and violence, stumbles into a surprising predicament. After joining the surviving Ittö-ryü warriors on a quest for vengeance, a chance encounter leads him to a face-off with Makoto, the youngest Mugai- ryü conspirator and Abayama's former assistant. Find out why this deep, frenetic series won Britain's 2004 Eagle Award for Favourite Manga Comic! Cover price $2.99.

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HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A) The feud between the Ittö-ryü and the Mugai-ryü heats up as Anotsu renews his quest for revenge. Still reeling from the Mugai-ryü surprise attack that wiped out most of his troops, Anotsu rallies his surviving followers and sets a new plan of attack in motion. Manji finally meets with Habaki Kagamura, leader of the shadowy Mugai-ryü, and they sit down to discuss Manji's past, his connection to Habaki, and the kessen-chu bloodworms that grant him immortality. Intrigue and surprises in another tense installment from Hiroaki Samura! ? Winner of Japan's prestigious Media Arts Award and America's own Will Eisner Award. ? FOURTEEN volumes of this modern classic available in the Dark Horse backlist! FOR MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

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HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A) Two new, complex characters come to the forefront of Hiroaki Samura's samurai epic! As Rin frets over Manji's disappearance, she is surprised by the arrival of two traveling warriors, the feisty, headstrong Döa Yoshino and her huge, brutish companion, Isaku Yasono-ökami. Rin quickly regrets her decision to let this strange couple stay with her, but her detective work takes priority when she returns to Habaki Kagamura's stronghold to search for Manji. Meanwhile, Manji awakens to find himself in a very disturbing situation ... and the horrific reason behind Kagamura's interest in him becomes clearer! Cover price $3.99.

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HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A) FOR MATURE READERS Hiroaki Samura takes Blade of the Immortal into darker depths, as his latest story arc, 'Shortcut,' gets rolling. Visceral horror takes center stage, and this masterful manga series begins to explore man's hunger for immortality and the early years of 'modern Japanese medicine.' Habaki Kagimura's medical examiners begin to test the seemingly immortal Manji, who is imprisoned, chained, and a very unwilling toy in their merciless hands! Also, as Hyakurin and Rin step up their search for Manji, Hyakurin receives some shocking news concerning the future the Mugai-ryü assassins. · Winner of Japan's prestigious Media Arts Award and America's own Will Eisner Award. · FOURTEEN volumes of this modern classic are available in the Dark Horse backlist! Cover price $2.99.

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Hidden in a fortified prison cell near Edo Castle, Manji endures rough inspections at the hands of Habaki Kagimura's medical examiners. Oddly enough, despite being imprisoned and tortured, Manji finds some comfort and friendship in a conversation with his cellmate-a simple man with a sad story. Giichi, Mugai-ryü assassin extraordinaire, is also missing, and Hyakurin and Rin consider their next move as they search for their friends. Politics, horror, and squabbling, demented surgeons! Hiroaki Samura is pulling our favorite immortal warrior down a very disturbing, bloody pathway ... and the twisted fun in this 'Shortcut' story arc is just getting started! Cover price $2.99.

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Drugged and helpless, Manji's unconscious body is a bloody plaything in the hands of two demented medical examiners! Working for Habaki Kagimura, Burando and Mozen are determined to tap into the secrets of the kessen-chu, the mystical bloodworms that heal Manji's wounds and grant him near-immortality. As Mozen decides to take a direct, heavy-handed approach, the competitive, backstabbing Burando waits gleefully in the wings with katana and scalpel at the ready. Horror, politics, and squabbling surgeons, as Hiroaki Samura takes his award-winning samurai epic down a disturbing, gory pathway. FOR MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.