Comic books in 'Manga'

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Haka Tokura and Eiri Shirai. Art and cover by Shin Arakawa. Half of Nactlibelle has fallen to the strongest boss they've ever faced. To protect his party members, Wim casts Shift: Puppenspieler, a taboo buff of great burden. It grants overwhelming speed and highly accurate prediction abilities. However, the boss has a secret move as well, forcing Wim to cast the maximum number of buffs possible on himself. Even if he wins this fight, can he hope to survive? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 164 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 15 - 1st printing. "Breakdown II!"

Written by Asari Endou. Art and cover by Marui-no. Translated by Jennifer Ward.

Still stuck on the island without their magical powers, the heirs of the great mage and their magical-girl companions are in a panic. To leave the island, they must defeat the powerful goddess who has been slowly killing them off one by one. The survivors continue to fight despite their struggles...but who is controlling this goddess, and for what purpose?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 256 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 16 and up

Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Written by Makoto Fukami. Art and cover by Seigo Tokiya. Military Advisor Naoya Tamura. Translated by Christina Dashiell.

An all-new, dark and sexy genre mashup manga series where magical girls meet military warfare! When the Earth was threatened by the sudden appearance of undead creatures, a group of young women blessed with powers from a mysterious source rose to defeat them. Now, after three years of apparent peace, the same malevolent creatures have resurfaced.

Five magical girls are once again conscripted to war as the Magical Girl Special Ops force, to defend mankind from an unholy nemesis!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Teen+

Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 14 - 1st printing.

Written by Makoto Fukami. Art and cover by Seigo Tokiya. Military Advisor Naoya Tamura. Translated by Christina Dashiell.

When the Earth was threatened by the sudden appearance of undead creatures, a group of young women blessed with powers from a mysterious source rose to defeat them. Now, after three years of apparent peace, the same malevolent creatures have resurfaced. Five magical girls are once again conscripted to war as the Magical Girl Special Ops force, to defend mankind from an unholy nemesis!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Teen+

Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Natusko Ishitsuyo.

Magician A fearlessly tackles sex and female sexualty, love, and unbridled ambition in a unique blend of Japanese, Eastern European, and Outsider Art Styles. The women in these stories take on everything from school politics to paid dates with salarymen, and even the struggles of starting an online magician business.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 256 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.95.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Mitsuki Mihara. Art and cover by MonRin. Translated by Christine Dashiell. When humanity discovered an alternate dimension filled with magical and mythical beings, the world as we knew it would never be the same. Humanity soon learned to harness these extra-dimensional forces and summon mystical beings into their midst through the power of "summoners." Years later, fifteen-year-old Kazuki Hayashizaki is chosen to be the first male summoner. His attendance at an all-female summoner school is met with much opposition, especially from his sister, a magical swordsman whose task is to guard summoners. Now she finds herself in an inferior position to her brother Kazuki, and will stop at nothing to thwart him. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by Mitsuki Mihara. Art and cover by MonRin. Translated by Christine Dashiell. Parallel to our dimension is a world filled with magic, home to a host of mystical beings and fantastical powers. Humanity has learned to harness these forces and bring forth that world's entities to do their bidding through the power of "summoners." Kazuki Hayashizaki is chosen as the first male summoner. His attendance at an all-female summoner school, however, is met with opposition, and none so strongly than from his own sister who is the school's most skilled swordsman. Kazuki's sister has conflicting feelings about her little brother and can't stand for him to take up his new role. Kazuki struggles against the machinations of his sister and the other students. Can he overcome adversity and learn to become a first rate summoner? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing. Written by Mitsuki Mihara. Art and cover by MonRin. Translated by Christine Dashiell. Parallel to our dimension is a world filled with magic, home to a host of mystical beings and fantastical powers. Humanity has learned to harness these forces and bring forth that world's entities to do their bidding through the power of "summoners." Fifteen years later, Kazuki Hayashizaki is chosen as the first male summoner. His attendance at an all-female summoner school, however, is met with opposition - and none so strongly than from his own sister who is the school's most skilled swordsman. Can he overcome adversity and learn to become a first rate summoner? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 10 - 1st printing. Written by Mitsuki Mihara. Art and cover by MonRin. Translated by Christine Dashiell. Parallel to our dimension is a world filled with magic, home to a host of mystical beings and fantastical powers. Humanity has learned to harness these forces and bring forth that world's entities to do their bidding through the power of "summoners." Our world has never been the same. Fifteen years later, Kazuki Hayashizaki is chosen as the first male summoner. His attendance at an all-female summoner school, however, is met with opposition, and none so strongly than from his own sister who is the school's most skilled swordsman. Kazuki struggles against the machinations of his sister and the other students. Can he overcome adversity and learn to become a first rate summoner? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 12 - 1st printing. Written by Mitsuki Mihara. Art and cover by MonRin. Translated by Christine Dashiell. Parallel to our dimension is a world filled with magic, home to a host of mystical beings and fantastical powers. Humanity has learned to harness these forces and bring forth that world's entities to do their bidding through the power of "summoners." Fifteen years later, Kazuki Hayashizaki is chosen as the first male summoner. His attendance at an all-female summoner school, however, is met with opposition--especially from his own sister, who is the school's most skilled swordsman. Can he overcome adversity and learn to become a first rate summoner? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 13 - 1st printing. Written by Mitsuki Mihara. Art and cover by MonRin. Translated by Christine Dashiell. For fans of Dragonar Academy comes an all-new fantasy adventure! Parallel to our dimension is a world filled with magic, home to a host of mystical beings and fantastical powers. Humanity has learned to harness these forces and bring forth that world's entities to do their bidding through the power of "summoners." Kazuki Hayashizaki is chosen as the first male summoner. His attendance at an all-female summoner school, however, is met with opposition, especially from his own sister, who is the school's most skilled swordsman. Kazuki struggles against the machinations of his sister and the other students. Can he overcome adversity and learn to become a first rate summoner? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 14 - 1st printing. Written by Mitsuki Mihara. Art and cover by MonRin. Translated by Christine Dashiell. Parallel to our dimension is a world filled with magic, home to a host of mystical beings and fantastical powers. Humanity has learned to harness these forces and bring forth that world's entities to do their bidding through the power of "summoners." Fifteen years later, Kazuki Hayashizaki is chosen as the first male summoner. His attendance at an all-female summoner school, however, is met with opposition from his own sister, who is the school's most skilled swordsman. Can he overcome adversity and learn to become a first rate summoner? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 15 - 1st printing. Written by Mitsuki Mihara. Art and cover by MonRin. Translated by Christine Dashiell. TREASURE HUNT - To ascend to the mystic throne and be declared King of Japan, one must find the Three Sacred Treasures which are rumored to be hidden in the monster-filled Sea of Trees around Mt. Fuji. This rule, which was imposed by meddling outsiders from the Magically Advanced Countries, means that Kazuki, must personally take up the challenge! Will his plans come to fruition…or will Lokis machinations allow the god of mischief to put a puppet on the throne? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 164 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 16 - 1st printing. Written by Mitsuki Mihara. Art and cover by MonRin. Translated by Christine Dashiell. Parallel to our dimension is a world filled with magic, home to a host of mystical beings and fantastical powers. Humanity has learned to harness these forces and bring forth that world's entities to do their bidding through the power of "summoners." Our world has never been the same. Fifteen years later, Kazuki Hayashizaki is chosen as the first male summoner. His attendance in an all-female summoner class, however, is met with opposition-and none so strongly than from his own sister, the school's most skilled swordsman. As Kazuki is torn between the way of the sword and the world of summoning, can he overcome adversity and learn to harness his new powers? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 154 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 18 - 1st printing. Written by Mitsuki Mihara. Art and cover by MonRin. Translated by Christine Dashiell. In order to retrieve the Sacred Treasure known as the Grass-Cutting Sword, Kazuki and his companions head to the Magical Domain's snow-topped mountain, only to discover that the guardian of the treasure is none other than a retired hero-Kazuki's mother! Their joyous family reunion is cut short when Hel, daughter of Loki, launches an attack. Whose family ties are stronger, and whose shall be sliced in half?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 148 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 19 - 1st printing. Written by Mitsuki Mihara. Art and cover by MonRin. Translated by Christine Dashiell. FINDERS, KEEPERS! LOSERS... Kazuki is finally reunited with his mother—only to lose her! He is now in possession of a keepsake of his mother's, the sacred grass-cutting sword, but without even any time to grieve, he is confronted by the king of Yamato, Ikousai. In the ancient town of Sekigahara, the showdown between the dueling kings of Japan and Yamato is set to begin! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 148 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Sekka Iwata. Art and cover by Yu Aoki. Translated by Camellia Nieh. Kana Sakuragi is an excellent candidate for the job. Any job! She's motivated and organized, and has a fantastic memory. So why has she interviewed at over 15 companies without a single offer? She's trying to keep a positive attitude, but it seems like her bad luck is only getting worse when a monster crashes her latest interview. As havoc ensues, she finds herself helping the magical girl who comes to their rescue and ends up with more than just her life in return. Meet the newest magical girl at Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc.! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Sekka Iwata. Art and cover by Yu Aoki. Translated by Camellia Nieh. It's Kana's first big assignment as a Magilumiere magical girl, and she's excited to put all the knowledge she's gained from reading piles and piles of books to good use! She and senior Magilumiere magical girl Koshigaya are assigned to a tricky kaii outbreak, but thanks to all her research, Kana is quick to suggest an efficient solution. So why is President Shigemoto rejecting her idea for being against company principles?! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Sekka Iwata. Art and cover by Yu Aoki. Translated by Camellia Nieh. Kana is shadowing Lily, a magical girl who works for a luxury cosmetics company, in order to learn the full breadth of her new occupation. Seeing how other companies handle kaii outbreaks has been an excellent educational opportunity, but an intruiging assignment quickly becomes a real struggle when a tricky mission brings an agent from the largest magical girl company to the scene. Can Kana handle the combined challenge of mutating kaii and a magical girl with wildly different methods? Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Sekka Iwata. Art and cover by Yu Aoki. Translated by Camellia Nieh. Kana's wins as a magical girl keep piling up! Not only is she impressing the heck out of her coworkers, but she even inspired a prodigy broom engineer to build her a custom rig specially modded to suit all her needs. But while everyone else is singing her praises, Kana is starting to feel a little overwhelmed. Especially when she gets her latest assignment-training the newest Magilumiere hire! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Sekka Iwata. Art and cover by Yu Aoki. Translated by Camellia Nieh. Kana isn't the only employee at Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. who can wow an audience-President Shigemoto and magic engineer Nikoyama have developed an amazing new magic system that is poised to revolutionize the industry! But before ALICE can go live, they need to prove the system can handle anything-even a dangerous new type of kaii no one has any intel on! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by Sekka Iwata. Art and cover by Yu Aoki. Translated by Camellia Nieh. A lot is riding on Kana, Koshigaya, and the new ALICE system. But before they can even start the kaii extermination that will prove ALICE is ready to launch, someone calls in the cavalry-Magical Girl Tsuchiba from Ast! How can Magilumiere's magical girls make a good impression on their very important audience when their ruthlessly efficient rival is stepping on their toes? Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. Written by Sekka Iwata. Art and cover by Yu Aoki. Translated by Camellia Nieh. Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. is growing! President Shigemoto has finally narrowed down the candidates for the engineer position, and the whole company is going to Kyoto-the birthplace of magical girls-to help with the interviews. Everyone is super excited, but then the meeting with one of the top contenders does not go as expected. Has the president lost his personnel touch? Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 216 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing. Written by Sekka Iwata. Art and cover by Yu Aoki. Translated by Camellia Nieh. The Tonomori Shrine festival was a lot more eventful than any of the Magilumiere employees expected, but by using their gift for teamwork and joining forces with the shrine's security expert, they were able to save the day! Their celebratory mood is dampened, however, when President Shigemoto points out that the kaii outbreak couldn't have been natural-someone did it on purpose! Now, in the midst of ongoing industry upheavals, the magical girls and their stalwart coworkers are racing to discover just who this new foe is! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 9 - 1st printing. Written by Sekka Iwata. Art and cover by Yu Aoki. Translated by Camellia Nieh. There's never a dull day at the office when you're a magical girl! Are you looking for something new? Something challenging? Something very highly paid? Exterminating monsters is an exciting, fast-paced field that will get you out from behind a desk and into the action. With over 500 magical girl companies now in operation, you're sure to find a position-and a uniform-that fits. Start your career as a magical girl today! As the push to deregulate magic power continues, certain factions are willing to go to any extreme to further their agenda-including unleashing an artificial kaii on Tokyo Bay! Magilumiere tries to take on the unnatural beast, but Ast shows up out of the blue with a new device that seems to make short work of the kaii...right up until it comes back to life. With Ast's and her own reputation on the line, Tsuchiba is determined to finish the job no matter the cost. Can Kana and her coworkers keep this unprecedented extermination from turning deadly? Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 10 - 1st printing. Written by Sekka Iwata. Art and cover by Yu Aoki. Translated by Camellia Nieh. A year has passed since the Magilumiere offices were shuttered after their magic-operation license was suspended, and Kana Sakuragi is excited to finally get to work with her coworkers again, even if it took starting a company of her own to get there. But on the first day of the new job, Shigemoto and Midorikawa are no-shows! It turns out Midorikawa might be a traitor whos been keeping Shigemoto under close observation for years, and the only way the magical girls can discover the truth is by venturing into enemy territory to participate in the New Energy Associations magic competition! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 224 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Mitsu Izumi. Translated by Stephen Kphler. A story about a poor boy swept away by a kind library mage and the (literal) magic of reading, Magus of the Library is a beautifully-drawn, spirited fantasy adventure. In a lushly-detailed fantasy world reminiscent of Arabian Nights, the Great Library is the center of learning in the world, and its librarians are capable of magnificent feats of magic! In a small village far from the Library, a poor little elf boy struggles against bullies who call him "knife-ears." His only solace: the books he sneaks out of the village's tiny branch library, which he's not allowed in. When a librarian from the Great Library arrives, he's dazzled by her knowledge and glamour. Their meeting will change his life and begin the adventure he's always dreamed of having! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Ages 13+ Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Mitsu Izumi. Translated by Stephen Kphler. In a lushly-detailed fantasy world reminiscent of Arabian Nights, the Great Library is the center of learning in the world, and its librarians are capable of magnificent feats of magic! In a small village far from the Library, a poor little elf boy struggles against bullies who call him "knife-ears." His only solace: the books he sneaks out of the village's tiny branch library, which he's not allowed in. When a librarian from the Great Library arrives, he's dazzled by her knowledge and glamor. Their meeting will change his life and begin the adventure he's always dreamed of having! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Ages 13+ Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Mitsu Izumi. Translated by Stephen Kphler. A story about a poor boy swept away by a kind library mage and the (literal) magic of reading, Magus of the Library is a beautifully-drawn, spirited fantasy adventure, like a Fullmetal Alchemist for all ages! Ages 13 and up. In a lushly-detailed fantasy world reminiscent of Arabian Nights, the Great Library is the center of learning in the world, and its librarians are capable of magnificent feats of magic! In a small village far from the Library, a poor little elf boy struggles against bullies who call him "knife-ears." His only solace: the books he sneaks out of the village's tiny branch library, which he's not allowed in. When a librarian from the Great Library arrives, he's dazzled by her knowledge and glamor. Their meeting will change his life and begin the adventure he's always dreamed of having! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Ages 13+ Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Mitsu Izumi. Translated by Stephen Kphler. The Great Library is the center of learning in the world, and its librarians are capable of magnificent feats of magic! In a small village far from the Library, a poor little elf boy struggles against bullies who call him "knife-ears." His only solace: the books he sneaks out of the village's tiny branch library, in which he's not allowed. When a librarian from the Great Library arrives, he's dazzled by her knowledge and glamour. Their meeting will change his life and begin the adventure he's always dreamed of having! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Ages 13+ Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mitsu Izumi. Translated by Stephen Kphler. The Great Library is the center of learning in the world, and its librarians are capable of magnificent feats of magic! In a small village far from the Library, a poor little elf boy struggles against bullies who call him "knife-ears." His only solace: the books he sneaks out of the village's tiny branch library, which he's not allowed in. When a librarian from the Great Library arrives, he's dazzled by her knowledge and glamour. Their meeting will change his life and begin the adventure he's always dreamed of having! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 256 pages, B&W. Ages 13+ Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mitsu Izumi. Translated by Stephen Kphler. In the small village of Amun lives a poor boy named Theo. Theo adores books, but because of his pointed ears and impoverished life, he isn't allowed to use the village library. As he endures the prejudice and hatred of the village, he dreams of going where such things don't exist: Aftzaak, the City of Books. But one day, Theo chances to meet a Kafna-a librarian who works for the great library of Aftzaak-and his life changes forever... Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 240 pages, B&W. Ages 13+ Cover price $12.99.

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Cover by Ryoichi Ikegami. Written by Kazuya Kudo, James D. Hudnall (translation) and Satoru Fujii (translation). Art by Ryoichi Ikegami and Wayne Truman (touch-up). The chase is over! Confined within Kaieda's apartment, Mai struggles to control her emotions and her power! Featuring Part 21: "Tenderness..." and Part 22: "Psychic Power Reaction, Zero"! 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

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Story: Kazuya Kudo. Art: Ryoichi Ikegami. While Mai struggles to help her father regain his memory, Kaieda orders Garten's death. Featuring Part 35: "The Garten Sanction" and Part 36. Deluxe B&W Format. Cover price $1.50.

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Wakame Konbu. Translated by Christine Dashiell.

I hired a maid who has something about her I just can't put my finger on. Sure, she looks great and is a fabulous cook, but something about her's not quite right. What have I gotten myself into!?

Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. Older Teen (15+)

Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Wakame Konbu. Translated by Christine Dashiell.

"The maid I recently hired is mysterious. She's so cute and draws way too much attention, so I don't want her coming to my school," thought the young master, but he might not get his wish. And just who is this young woman watching over them?!

Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. Older Teen (15+)

Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Wakame Konbu. Translated by Christine Dashiell.

Whenever I think of Lilith, I lose all focus and become overwhelmed with emotion. These feelings don't make any sense! They're so...mysterious! What are they...?!

Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 128 pages, B&W. Older Teen (15+)

Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Wakame Konbu. Translated by Christine Dashiell. Yuuri's having trouble with his classmates at school, and their skiing training camp couldn't have come at a worse time. Although he tells Lilith he'll be fine, Lilith can't help but worry about her young master-will he really be okay out there all by himself? Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 128 pages, B&W. Older Teen (15+) Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Josh Elder. Art and cove by Erich Owen. Meet Timmy McAllister a normal kid who lives in the 100% pure vanilla town of Cherry Creek, Indiana (pop. 23,745) where everyone and everything is . . . normal. Normal, until the day Timmy orders his very own ninja! As a little kid, who needs imaginary friends or even man's best friend, when you can have your very own Ninja? Timmy, and the town of Cherry Creek may never be the same . . . Will appeal to fans of SGT. Frog and Samurai Champloo. Mail Order Ninja was the Grand Prize Winning Entry in TOKYOPOP's Rising Stars of Manga #5. Creators Josh Elder and Erich Owen made a very successful appearance at Wizard World Chicago 2005. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Josh Elder. Art and cove by Erich Owen. Timmy McAllisterâ's life could never be better since he ordered a ninja! As he boogey-woogeys at the school dance, Felicity seeks revenge with a little mail order madness. The L. Baum Elementary school dance will never be the same after Jiro faces his arch-nemesis, Nobunaga. What is that big mech looking thing coming from the horizon? ? ? It seem Cheery Creek will never be the sameâ. Will appeal to fans of SGT. Frog and Samurai Champloo. Grand Prize Winning Entry in TOKYOPOP's Rising Stars of Manga #5, the competition that produced Bookscan hits such Bizenghast and Peach Fuzz. Featured in TOKYOPOP's 2006 Free Comic Book Day Sneak for DIAMOND. Manga for 8-to-12-year-olds. Line supported with trade print and online advertising (Publisher's Weekly, Library Journal, School Library Journal, PW Children's Bookshelf, Diamond); Booksense mailing; trade show support; direct mail campaign to consumers. Public relations pitch to long- and short-lead publications, newspapers, radio outlets, parenting blogs/websites. Written up in 21 parenting publications nationwide. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.99.

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1st Edition - Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Good Housekeeping!" Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. Maison Ikkoku tells the story of a young student named Yusaku Godai, and his attempts to get closer to the beautiful manager of his boarding house, Kyoko Otonashi. Maybe his shyness (and youth and inexperience) wouldn't be such a problem if it weren't for the house's other wacky residents, whose only joy in life seems to be meddling in their affairs! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., 286 pages, B&W. NOTE: The standard format reads left-to-right. Cover price $15.95.

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by Rumiko Takahashi The final issue! Six years of romance come to a heartfelt conclusion as Kyoko and Godai admit their love and say their vows. At the wedding and the reception, see the reappearance of all the familiar faces you've come to know and love: Kozue, Mitaka, Asuna, Yagami, Godai's family, and the entire household of eccentrics. Bid the past goodbye, join your old friends, and see a glimpse of their future in the last issue of Maison Ikkoku! b&w, 32pg (10 of 10)" Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 1 -1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Sachi Miyabe. She loves meat and fried foods, and eats only karaage bento. Wearing exclusively clothes with weird characters printed on them, her fashion sense is practically non-existent. No confidence in her own looks. Extreme social anxiety. She speaks with a country drawl, and even her name is unusual. However when Mame (born in Tottori prefecture) was discovered by an intimidating, bespectacled rookie manager, and now begins the arduous task of getting her ready for auditions! The road to Top Model looks awfully steep from here! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Bursting with energy and imagination, the collection features the most exciting new work by the brightest young talents in the field - Japanese-style comics being produced by international artists. Over 500 pages long, the anthology showcases more than twenty new stories, complete and unabridged-in every genre you can think of, and quite a few more besides. True-to-life drama, sci-fi parable, medieval fantasy, updated Chinese myth, historical, romance, time-travel, comedy, horror, funny animal, and sometimes all of it happening at once! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 512 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $15.95.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Full of energy and imagination, this newest compilation of 25 self-contained manga features the most exciting current work by the brightest talents in the manga field, new and unabridged comic strip stories and characters influenced or inspired by Japanese anime and manga, now produced worldwide! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 448 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $15.95.

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Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. "Walls, Brawls, and Great Rebellion!" Written by Young Shin Lee. Art by Jung Sun Hwang. Israel survives the desert to take the Promised Land. Volume 2 continues the Bible's great story from the rebellion in Numbers to the Ruth. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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1st printing. By Shun Akagi. This all-in-one guide by master manga illustrator Shun Akagi teaches you the basics of figure drawing and character creation-from hairstyles and clothing to facial expressions and body poses. You'll then be immersed in the elements needed to bring to your story to life: coloration, light and shadow, angles and perspective, composition and storytelling techniques. Shun offers tutorials in analogue and digital character design covering topics like anatomy and body structure; facial features and expressions; clothing and accessories; composition and narrative techniques as well as detailed case studies covering the full range of challenges faced by manga artists. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.