Comic books in 'Manga'

Cover by Sherard Jackson. Stories and art by Katie Bair, Fred Perry, Ben Dunn, Rod Espinosa, Craig Babiar, and Ted Nomura. The third incarnation of the long-running manga and anime guide from indy publisher Antarctic Press, featuring full issues of Antarctics most popular English-language manga. Ninja High School 120, Gold Digger 56, and Luftwaffe 1946 Annual from Families of Altered Wars; Twilight X; Quagmire USA 4; the monstrous legacy of William Warlock continues in I Hunt Monsters 6. 196 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $8.99.

Cover by David Hutchinson. Stories and art by Fred Perry, Ben Dunn, Robby Bevard, Wes Hartman, Craig Babiar, and David Hutchinson. The third incarnation of the long-running manga and anime guide from indy publisher Antarctic Press, featuring full issues of Antarctics most popular English-language manga. Ninja High School 133, Gold Digger 69, and Nagasaki : The Forgotten Bomb, Ted Nomuras graphic history of the second atomic bombing during World War II; Tales of Sleepy Hollow 1; David Hutchinsons Oz: The Manga 6; the monstrous legacy of William Warlock continues in I Hunt Monsters Vol 2 #10. Final issue of the series. 196 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Hideyuki Kikuchi. Illustrated by Jun Suemi. Demon City Shinjuku, home to monsters and magicians alike. The warlock Gento Roran has broken his fifteen-year slumber and seeks dominion over the city. Now resurrected from his accursed sarcophagus, he is accompanied by the Hyota, the "small superman". A scret seal has proclaimed that "Those who control Demon City will control the world." And so the stage is set for a fateful battle between Gento and Setsura Aki. Meanwhile, Doctor Mephisto, the Demon Physician, is treating a curious new patient, a girl named Mayumi. Any man who has sex with her dies soon afterwards. The deadly cause and effect appears to be nothing more than coincidence at first. But only at first. Assassination squads possessed of the most unusual ways of dealing death come after Setsura. One after the next, he's caught up in the fighy of his life! What is the secret seal? And how is it connected to Mayumi? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Anna Kopp. Art and cover by Gabrielle Kari. THE MARBLE QUEEN is a YA fantasy graphic novel that's the political drama of Nimona meets the heartfelt romance of The Princess and the Dressmaker, but this time in a sapphic romance surrounded by a mist of magic. Princess Amelia's kingdom, Marion, is in shambles after months of their trade routes being ravaged by pirates, and now the only seemingly option left is for her to save it through a marriage alliance. When she gets an exorbitant offer from the royalty of Iliad-a country shrouded in mystery-Amelia accepts without question and leaves her home to begin a new life. But she lands on Iliad's shores to find that her betrothed isn't the country's prince, but the recently coronated Queen Salira. Shocked, Amelia tries to make sense of her situation and her confused heart: Salira has awakened strange new feelings inside her, but something dark hides behind the Queen's sorrowful eyes. Amelia must fight the demons of her own anxiety disorder before she can tackle her wife's, all while war looms on the horizon. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 336 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Masayuki Ishikawa. A collection of side stories for the original Maria the Virgin Witch, which gives Maria fans a look into the past and future of characters from the series. Three of the stories are events that happened in the past and the last story is a glimpse at what happened after the third and final volume of the main series. A fantastic story with skillfully drawn depictions of angels, witches, and various monsters set against the backdrop of medieval France during the Hundred Years War. A light-hearted, slightly raunchy spin on an anti-war theme. Softcover, 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Entrances!" Story and art by Haruhiko Mikimoto. Ever since the broadcast of the runaway syndicated TV hit Robotech, Americans have known about the beauty of Haruhiko Mikimoto's character designs. Now, one of anime's most sought-after character designers shows off his talent in his first comic published in North America. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Pulling Strings!" Story and art by Haruhiko Mikimoto. The quirky, beautifully drawn romantic comedy by Animerica Extra's popular anime character designer Haruhiko Mikimoto (Robotech, Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket)! One morning, illustrator Izumi Morino awakens to find himself in bed with a curious rag doll named Lunch who has special powers! Is she really alive, or just a schism of space/time? An old flame of Izumi's, Kozue, decides to crash at Izumi's apartment, much to Kinoko's irritation! With Kozue staying at Izumi's apartment, can Lunch pretend that she's just an ordinary inanimate doll? The mystery behind the origin of Lunch and her powers keep Izumi awake all night. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 136 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Manipulations!" Story and art by Haruhiko Mikimoto. From the character designer for Robotech and Gundam! Lunch's origins are revealed! Is the sentient doll a new type of life, or is she some sort of space/time anomaly? Then, Lunch's consciousness is transferred into a human girl in Tokyo who is having some trouble with her boyfriend and the only thing Lunch can do is play dumb! Plus, Izumi gets involved in a strange mind-meld; and Kinoko must go on a date with a creepy otaku! Ewww! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $6.30

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Improvisations!" Story and art by Haruhiko Mikimoto. Kinoko's jealousy runs rampant as she watches various women come between Izumi and herself. In return, she goes on a date with a crazy Otaku. Izumi's career takes a jump and he actually begins to get work as an illustrator. Kinoko does everything in her power to "protect" him from "scheming" editors and fans. Lunch possesses Kozue and "offers" herself to Izumi. Will he accept? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. "Improvisations!" Story and art by Haruhiko Mikimoto. Kinoko's jealousy runs rampant as she watches various women come between Izumi and herself. In return, she goes on a date with a crazy Otaku. Izumi's career takes a jump and he actually begins to get work as an illustrator. Kinoko does everything in her power to "protect" him from "scheming" editors and fans. Lunch possesses Kozue and "offers" herself to Izumi. Will he accept? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Finale!" Story and art by Haruhiko Mikimoto. The fifth and final volume in the saga of Marionette Generation contains a 39-page bonus installment which did not appear in the VIZ manga anthology, Animerica Extra! Kinoko is trapped inside a stuffed bunny rabbit and Lunch goes "in" and tells her how to escape. Lunch explains that a strong emotion can pull her out. After this encounter Lunch goes missing and Izumi, Kinoko and the Otaku enlist the aid of a fortune-teller to determine her whereabouts. The fortune-teller explains the mysterious existence of Lunch! Izumi and Kinoko scheme to get their parents back together by having them meet unknowingly at hot, spring resort! Kinoko goes missing in the process. It turns out that she has fallen asleep in the water and overheats, but she recovers just fine. Things actually come to a conclusion as Izumi finally makes up his mind! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 152 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

1st Printing - Written and Illustrated by Wataru Yoshizumi. All Miki Koishikawa wanted was an ordinary family...and that's exactly what she had. Then one fateful day her parents met the Matsuuras, and turned Miki's world upside-down. Now she lives in a house with four parents and her new step-brother, Yuu, who is a total jerk...make that a totally cute jerk. It's bad enough being brought into her parents' strange soap opera, but Miki will star in a soap of her own when she ends up torn between her long-time crush, Ginta, and her new step-brother. Softcover, 5" x 7", 202 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

2nd or later printing - Written and Illustrated by Wataru Yoshizumi. All Miki Koishikawa wanted was an ordinary family...and that's exactly what she had. Then one fateful day her parents met the Matsuuras, and turned Miki's world upside-down. Now she lives in a house with four parents and her new step-brother, Yuu, who is a total jerk...make that a totally cute jerk. It's bad enough being brought into her parents' strange soap opera, but Miki will star in a soap of her own when she ends up torn between her long-time crush, Ginta, and her new step-brother. Softcover, 5" x 7", 202 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 -1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Wataru Yoshizumi. Mikis life was pretty ordinary until the day her parents told her they were swapping spouses with another couple! Thanks to this unconventional arrangement, Miki now has two new stepparents and a hot new stepbrother, Yuu! Miki isnt exactly thrilled with her new situation, and though Yuu is super cute, hes also kind of a jerk. Can Miki sort out her complicated feelings for him and come to terms with her new family? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 288 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $19.99.

Volume 2 -1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Wataru Yoshizumi. Ginta and Yuu are in the middle of their tennis match, but its not going so well for them. Ginta is totally off his game, but it has nothing to do with the bet he placed, and everything to do with the fact that Miki said she hates him. Can he get his act together in time for them to win the match? Or are Mikis suitors doomed to lose—the game and their hair?! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 288 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $19.99.

Volume 3 -1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Wataru Yoshizumi. Miki loves Yuu, but shes got plenty of competition! The newest person vying for Yuus affections is no less than the school president, Miwa Satoshi. Just how close are the two boys? And whats the meaning behind that serious look Yuu gets on his face from time to time?! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 288 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $14.99

Add to cart Near Mint $14.99

Volume 4 -1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Wataru Yoshizumi. Miki is ecstatic over her plans to take a trip with Yuu! In order to save up money, she gets a job at an ice cream shop—but disaster strikes when shes working there. What will she do when she loses the bracelet Yuu gave her?! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 306 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $19.99.

Volume 5 -1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Wataru Yoshizumi. Miki is blissfully enjoying life with Yuu, but stormy days are on the horizon. When Chiyako-sans younger brother, Eisaku, shows up with his two daughters, they blow into the house like a hurricane! Its not long before Miki and Yuu are swept up in their antics—and thats just the beginning of their turbulent new home life. What secrets does Eisaku have to share!? And what is the shocking true nature of Miki and Yuus relationship!? Find out in the final volume of Marmalade Boy! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 306 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $19.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Joumyaku. Art and cover by Mizuki Yoda. Translated and Adapted by Jan Mitsuko Cash. Hikaru Gero is an assassin from a centuries-old clan of poison masters. Considering his less-than-honest occupation and complete lack of experience with women, he's never considered himself marriage material-that is, until the family orders his sister to produce the poison clan's next heir in his place. That's when Gero comes across his next target, Mei Kinosaki, a marriage swindler! Refusing to let his sister abandon her own chance at true love with her girlfriend, Gero enlists Kinosaki's services in matchmaking. Does Kinosaki have what it takes to turn this trained killer into a charming husband-to-be? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 232 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Joumyaku. Art and cover by Mizuki Yoda. Translated and Adapted by Jan Mitsuko Cash. After assessing Gero's romantic qualities (or lack thereof), Kinosaki decides the best strategy to find Gero a wife is to use his impressive talents as an assassin instead! Together they respond to a job listing to rescue Himekawa, an art thief who's been taken hostage-but with a water master now standing in their way, their plan takes a turn for the worse! Can Gero win this fierce battle of poison versus water and take his first step toward marital bliss? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 232 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.99.

Volume 1 - 1st Printing.

Written by Bun-O Fujisawa. Art and Cover by Kemuri Karakara. Translated byJessica Latherow. Adapted by Maneesh Magnanti.

The historical vampire thriller that's soon to be an anime!

It's the early 20th century and Aoi is a young newspaper reporter investigating a series of grisly murders. When she gets too close to the culprit, she discovers that there is a secret team of vampires working for the military... and that one of the vampires is her supposedly dead friend!

This team, known as Code Zero, is the government's best hope at stopping violence caused by other vampires. What on earth has Aoi stepped into?

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

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 2 - 1st Printing.

Written by Bun-O Fujisawa. Art and Cover by Kemuri Karakara. Translated byJessica Latherow. Adapted by Maneesh Magnanti.

When a series of grisly murders occurs in Tokyo's red-light district, it hardly makes the news. The vampire soldiers of Special Forces Unit 16, however, believe that a vamp may be responsible. Suwa is the usually most reserved member of the team, but after he befriends a young girl working in a brothel, the serach for the killer becomes personal. Will he find the monster before it strikes again?

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

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 3 - 1st Printing.

Written by Bun-O Fujisawa. Art and Cover by Kemuri Karakara. Translated byJessica Latherow. Adapted by Maneesh Magnanti.

The vampire soldiers in Special Unit 16 have faced down many monsters, but now they are up against the mysterious Defrott, a powerful vamp who looks like a young boy. When they face off against him, Kurusu and his brothers-in-arms discover that there might be an even bigger threat behind the scenes, one that makes them question their very existence!

All will be revealed in the grand finale of Mars Red!

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

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 1, 1st Printing. Popular Rei and shy Kira are worlds apart, until one fateful day brings them together. Rei stumbles upon Kira in the harassing hands of her sleazy art teacher and saves the quiet girl from his clutches. And when the jock plants a kiss on a statue of Mars in the studio, Kira finds herself drawn in and even summons up the nerve to ask him to model for her! Softcover, 5" x 7", 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1, 2nd or later Printing. Popular Rei and shy Kira are worlds apart, until one fateful day brings them together. Rei stumbles upon Kira in the harassing hands of her sleazy art teacher and saves the quiet girl from his clutches. And when the jock plants a kiss on a statue of Mars in the studio, Kira finds herself drawn in and even summons up the nerve to ask him to model for her! Softcover, 5" x 7", 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2, 1st Printing. No one expected Kira and Reis relationship to last. Hes a street-wise biker with a dark past, shes a shy art student whos picked on by her peers. When another student steals Kiras painting and uses it to win an art show, Rei shows his love by socking the guy in the face. The meek Kira wonders if maybe they arent made for each other after all. Softcover, 5" x 7" 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2, 2nd or later Printing. No one expected Kira and Reis relationship to last. Hes a street-wise biker with a dark past, shes a shy art student whos picked on by her peers. When another student steals Kiras painting and uses it to win an art show, Rei shows his love by socking the guy in the face. The meek Kira wonders if maybe they arent made for each other after all. Softcover, 5" x 7" 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3, 1st Printing. Kira is a lonesome waif who cares more about her art than anything else. Rei is an arrogant, rebellious and tough playboy who wears his delinquency like a badge. When these two opposites find each other, the sparks fly, but they also attract some unwanted attention. While Kira deals with Reis jealous suitors, Rei has to confront demons from his past. Softcover, 5" x 7", 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3, 2nd or later Printing. Kira is a lonesome waif who cares more about her art than anything else. Rei is an arrogant, rebellious and tough playboy who wears his delinquency like a badge. When these two opposites find each other, the sparks fly, but they also attract some unwanted attention. While Kira deals with Reis jealous suitors, Rei has to confront demons from his past. Softcover, 5" x 7", 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4, 1st printing. When old friends of Rei show up at the school fair, Kira finds that she may have some heated competition for his love. His old flame, Shiori, confesses that she never gave up loving Rei, and she now wants him back. To make things worse, Kira uncovers more about Reis dark past and his brothers suicide. Would she be better off if she just let Shiori have him? Softcover, 5" x 7", 182 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4, 2nd or later printing. When old friends of Rei show up at the school fair, Kira finds that she may have some heated competition for his love. His old flame, Shiori, confesses that she never gave up loving Rei, and she now wants him back. To make things worse, Kira uncovers more about Reis dark past and his brothers suicide. Would she be better off if she just let Shiori have him? Softcover, 5" x 7", 182 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5, 1st Printing. A bad boy can change a good girl forever. Rei is the school delinquent. Kira is shy and studious. What they see in each other is a mystery to their friends. What they find in each other is a miracle to themselves. With a style that is artistic and chic, this tale of restless and confused high school love is an absolute classic of shojo manga! Softcover, 5" x 7", 171 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5, 2nd or later Printing. A bad boy can change a good girl forever. Rei is the school delinquent. Kira is shy and studious. What they see in each other is a mystery to their friends. What they find in each other is a miracle to themselves. With a style that is artistic and chic, this tale of restless and confused high school love is an absolute classic of shojo manga! Softcover, 5" x 7", 171 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 6, 1st Printing. Kira and Rei are definitely in love, but no one said love was easy. When a new guy enrolls in their school, he instantly develops a big crush on both Rei and Kira. Gulp! To make matters worse, it turns out that this mysterious stranger is actually a face from Reis violent past. Slowly, Kira begins to discover Reis darker side, but shes not so sure she likes what she sees. As scandalous stories and shocking secrets are revealed, Kira hopes beyond hope that their love will be able to conquer all. Softcover, 5" x 7", 175 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 6, 2nd or later printing. Kira and Rei are definitely in love, but no one said love was easy. When a new guy enrolls in their school, he instantly develops a big crush on both Rei and Kira. Gulp! To make matters worse, it turns out that this mysterious stranger is actually a face from Reis violent past. Slowly, Kira begins to discover Reis darker side, but shes not so sure she likes what she sees. As scandalous stories and shocking secrets are revealed, Kira hopes beyond hope that their love will be able to conquer all. Softcover, 5" x 7", 175 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 7, 1st printing. Kira and Rei are made for each other … but no one said love was easy. Masao directs his violent temper at Kira. When Kiras mother is unexpectedly hospitalized, Rei and Harumi offer their undying support. Masao, who hates seeing Reis sensitive side, is outraged and attempts to put Kira out of the picture … forever. As murderous plots are hatched and hidden secrets revealed, Kira and Rei must fight for each other—and for their lives. Softcover, 5" x 7", 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 7, 2nd or later printing. Kira and Rei are made for each other … but no one said love was easy. Masao directs his violent temper at Kira. When Kiras mother is unexpectedly hospitalized, Rei and Harumi offer their undying support. Masao, who hates seeing Reis sensitive side, is outraged and attempts to put Kira out of the picture … forever. As murderous plots are hatched and hidden secrets revealed, Kira and Rei must fight for each other—and for their lives. Softcover, 5" x 7", 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 8, 1st printing. Rei is the school delinquent. Kira is shy and studious. What they see in each other is a mystery to their friends. What they find in each other is a miracle to themselves. With a style that is artistic and chic, this tale of restless and confused high school love is an absolute classic of shojo manga! Softcover, 5" x 7", 175 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 8, 2nd or later printing. Rei is the school delinquent. Kira is shy and studious. What they see in each other is a mystery to their friends. What they find in each other is a miracle to themselves. With a style that is artistic and chic, this tale of restless and confused high school love is an absolute classic of shojo manga! Softcover, 5" x 7", 175 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9, 1st printing. The unthinkable has happened! Rei and Kira have finally broken up and its the talk of the town. Kira can only stand by helplessly as Rei walks out of her life. Though Rei feigns indifference and walks into the arms of waiting suitors, he begins to realize that he may have been too hasty in his decision to break up. Kira struggles to come to grips with being alone and also questions what she has done. At her friends advice, she decides to try and make up with Rei before its too late, but he is nowhere to be found. With her family life also paying the price, Kira has no idea who to turn to. Find out what happens next in this nail-biting volume of MARS. Softcover, 5" x 7", 167 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9, 2nd or later printing. The unthinkable has happened! Rei and Kira have finally broken up and its the talk of the town. Kira can only stand by helplessly as Rei walks out of her life. Though Rei feigns indifference and walks into the arms of waiting suitors, he begins to realize that he may have been too hasty in his decision to break up. Kira struggles to come to grips with being alone and also questions what she has done. At her friends advice, she decides to try and make up with Rei before its too late, but he is nowhere to be found. With her family life also paying the price, Kira has no idea who to turn to. Find out what happens next in this nail-biting volume of MARS. Softcover, 5" x 7", 167 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 10, 1st printing. Now that Rei and Kira are an official couple, Kira experiences a refreshing taste of freedom for the first time in her life. She is finally able to leave her troubled past behind and give in to a newfound joy. As the happy couple takes a deep look at what they have together, they find themselves at one of lifes major crossroads. The two must decide how school and work will play into their future. Kira decides to take a job in order to secure her independence, while Rei contemplates quitting school in order to support Kira and become a respectable member of society. Just when you think you have your future all mapped out, love enters the picture and changes the scenery. Softcover, 5" x 7", 174 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 10, 2nd or later printing. Now that Rei and Kira are an official couple, Kira experiences a refreshing taste of freedom for the first time in her life. She is finally able to leave her troubled past behind and give in to a newfound joy. As the happy couple takes a deep look at what they have together, they find themselves at one of lifes major crossroads. The two must decide how school and work will play into their future. Kira decides to take a job in order to secure her independence, while Rei contemplates quitting school in order to support Kira and become a respectable member of society. Just when you think you have your future all mapped out, love enters the picture and changes the scenery. Softcover, 5" x 7", 174 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 11, 1st printing. Nearly tragic domestic disturbances highlight this compelling volume. Stepfathers and fathers figure prominently and futures hang in the balance— as if Kira and Rei needed any more complications! Softcover, 5" x 7", 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 11, 2nd or later printing. Nearly tragic domestic disturbances highlight this compelling volume. Stepfathers and fathers figure prominently and futures hang in the balance— as if Kira and Rei needed any more complications! Softcover, 5" x 7", 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12, 1st printing. Kira leaves home with her mothers blessing. When Kira goes with Rei to meet his father, she realizes that he is the elegant man who tried to buy her painting of Rei. It comes out that Rei is actually the son of his fathers brother, who Reis mother had an affair with. Reis father invites Kira to come live at his house with Rei as his fiance until they graduate from high school. As Kira and Rei explore the giant mansion together, Kira learns details about Reis life, and Rei is also beginning to remember things that he had long forgotten. When Kira and Rei go exploring alone (Kira to Seis room and Rei to his mothers room) they both discover things that were held secret for years. Kira finds a suicide note painted into one of his paintings, in which he shows his true colors, which are far darker than anyone couldve imagined. Meanwhile, Rei remembers things about his mothers illness that shock him? Softcover, 5" x 7", 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.