Comic books in 'Manga'

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Cover by Ben Dunn. Stories and art by Ben Dunn, Robby Bevard, David Hutchinson, Craig Babiar, Fred Perry, 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 100, Gold Digger 37, Warrior Nun Areala 12, and Luftwaffe 1946 3; celebrating the 100th issue of Ninja High School; PPV. 128 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $8.99.

Cover by Sam Lotfi. Stories and art by Katie Bair, David Hutchinson, Craig Babiar, Fred Perry, 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 102, Gold Digger 39, Warrior Nun Areala 14, and Families of Altered Wars/Luftwaffe 1946 104; Dragon Arms. 160 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $8.99.

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Cover by Cedric Nocon. Stories and art by Katie Bair, David Hutchinson, Craig Babiar, Fred Perry, 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 103, Gold Digger 40, Warrior Nun Areala 15, and Families of Altered Wars/Luftwaffe 1946 105; Dragon Arms. 160 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $8.99.

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Cover by David Hutchinson. Stories and art by Katie Bair, David Hutchinson, Craig Babiar, Fred Perry, 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 106, Gold Digger 43, Warrior Nun Areala 18, and Families of Altered Wars/Luftwaffe 1946 108; Dragon Arms: Blood and Steel 6; Twilight X: Storm 3. 196 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $8.99.

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Cover by Katie Bair. Stories and art by Katie Bair, Sam Lotfi, Craig Babiar, Fred Perry, Joseph Wight 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 107, Gold Digger 44, Warrior Nun Areala 17, and Families of Altered Wars/Luftwaffe 1946 109; REHD; Twilight X: Storm 4. 196 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $9.99.

Cover by Kelsey Shannon. Stories and art by Katie Bair, Craig Babiar, Fred Perry, Joseph Wight 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 109, Gold Digger, Warrior Nun Areala 20, and Families of Altered Wars 111; Twilight X. 196 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Cover by David Hutchinson. Stories and art by Katie Bair, Craig Babiar, Fred Perry, Sam Lotfi 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 110, Gold Digger 46, Warrior Nun Areala 21, and Families of Altered Wars 112; REHD. 196 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Cover by David Hutchinson. Stories and art by Katie Bair, Craig Babiar, Fred Perry, Sherard Jackson 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 111, Gold Digger 47, Warrior Nun Areala 22, and Families of Altered Wars/Luftwaffe 1946 114; Sherard Jacksons Assembly 2. 196 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $8.99.

Cover by David Hutchinson. Stories and art by Katie Bair, Fred Perry, Chris Reid, John Kantz 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 112, Gold Digger 48, and Families of Altered Wars 115; the revisionist fairy tale Legends from Darkwood. 196 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $8.99.

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Cover by Paul Gonzales III. Stories and art by Katie Bair, Fred Perry, Sherard Jackson, Chris Reid, John Kantz 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 114, Gold Digger 50, Sherard Jacksons Assembly 4, and Families of Altered Wars/Luftwaffe 1946 117; the revisionist fairy tale Legends from Darkwood 2. 196 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $8.99.

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Cover by David Hutchinson. Stories and art by Katie Bair, Fred Perry, Ben Dunn, Chris Reid, John Kantz 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 115, Gold Digger 51, and Families of Altered Wars 118; the revisionist fairy tale Legends from Darkwood; Quagmire USA. 196 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $8.99.

Cover by Sherard Jackson. Stories and art by Katie Bair, Fred Perry, Ben Dunn, Rod Espinosa, Craig Babiar, Chris Reid, John Kantz 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 116, Gold Digger 52, and Families of Altered Wars/Angels 750 1; the revisionist fairy tale Legends from Darkwood 4; the monstrous legacy of William Warlock is revealed in I Hunt Monsters 2. 196 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $8.99.

Cover by Sherard Jackson. Stories and art by Katie Bair, Fred Perry, Joseph Wight, 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 119, Gold Digger 55, and Angels 750 from Families of Altered Wars 4; Twilight X; the monstrous legacy of William Warlock continues in I Hunt Monsters 5. 196 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $8.99.

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. Story and art by Tetsuya Tsutsui. Adapted by Nube Consulting. Translated by Mercedes C. Gilliom. A killer parasite is on the verge of threatening 180 million people... and a race against the clock has begun! What do two Japanese detectives, a naked man on a city street, and a roundworm from Botswana all have in common? Ken Mizoguchi and Nao Inoue are a pair of investigators asking themselves this very question as they string together clues to solve a string of bloody and mysterious murders. But as the pieces come together, they begin to uncover the threat of a deadly biological agent which poses a threat of epidemic proportions. An unlikely lead sets them off on the hunt for a mysterious photographer, but as they chase down shadows, the infection keeps spreading. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 210 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tetsuya Tsutsui. Adapted by Nube Consulting. Translated by Mercedes C. Gilliom. The situation is critical: For reasons unknown, mosquitoes carrying the filariasis parasite are still active, despite the winter season. Their proliferation brings the risk of a terrifying increase in the number of victims. With the possibility of a pandemic looming, Inspector Mizoguchi determinedly follows the trail of his number one suspect. But when he's exposed to an infected individual, he's suddenly racing against the clock. Will he survive long enough to solve the mystery? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 210 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tetsuya Tsutsui. Adapted by Nube Consulting. Translated by Mercedes C. Gilliom. The mastermind responsible for the filariasis epidemic is finally unmasked. Behind the Machiavellian plot is a wounded and resentful man, who believes society excuses abhorrent behavior and is too lenient on latent criminals. Intent on revenge and wanting more severe repercussions on lawbreakers, he began experimenting on society lowlifes, set on making his worm common the country over. Now hes ready for the next step in his plan, but when Investigator Mizoguchi succumbs to his own infection, who is left that can thwart the mastermind? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 226 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Megumi Osuga. High school student Ando has the special ability to make others say out loud what he's thinking. But will this be enough to uncover Inukai's secrets and stop the plot to control the city? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in. 200 pages, B&W Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Megumi Osuga. Ando is a high school student who has the power to make others say out loud what he's thinking. Inukai is the mysterious leader of a vigilante group called Grasshopper, which is at odds with the city's redevelopment plan. In this chaotic city, these two will come together to weave a story of courage, determination and confrontation! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in. 200 pages, B&W Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Megumi Osuga. Ando's desperate attempt to prevent a gas station explosion will bring him face-to-face with Inukai. But will their confrontation only spur on Ando's decision to fight, or will new challenges be too much for him to bear...? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in. 200 pages, B&W Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Megumi Osuga. As Inukai reveals his dark ambitions for the city, Ando is more determined than ever to fight back in any way he can. But when he discovers that his power comes with a painful side effect, how will he respond? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in. 200 pages, B&W Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Megumi Osuga. As Inukai reveals his dark ambitions for the city, Ando is more determined than ever to fight back in any way he can. But when he discovers that his power comes with a painful side effect, how will he respond? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in. 200 pages, B&W Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

Volume 6 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Megumi Osuga. As Ando continues to try to uncover Inukai's plans, Grasshopper prepares for a major event to take control of the city. And just when Ando gets close to the truth, standing in his way is the most dangerous challenge he's ever faced! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in. 200 pages, B&W Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

Volume 7 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Megumi Osuga. Weakened from fighting and overusing his powers, Ando heads for a final confrontation with Inukai. Ando will risk everything to stop Inukai from reaching his objectives, but is it enough? And when the dust settles, the world will be changed forever! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in. 200 pages, B&W Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $15.00

Volume 8 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Megumi Osuga. Still trying to recover from the shock of his brother's death, Junya decides to follow in Ando's footsteps. First on the agenda is revenge on the ones who caused his brother's death. Can Junya succeed where Ando failed?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in. 200 pages, B&W Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Megumi Osuga. Still trying to recover from the shock of his brother's death, Junya decides to follow in Ando's footsteps. First on the agenda is revenge on the ones who caused his brother's death. Can Junya succeed where Ando failed?To get revenge for his brother's death, Junya decides to follow in Ando's footsteps. To get to the bottom of who killed Ando, Junya will have to develop his own special powers. But before he can deal with Inukai, another group of misfits might beat him to it! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in. 200 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

Volume 10 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Megumi Osuga. As the worlds greatest killers assemble at the bowling alley for all-out war, the plan to assassinate Inukai begins. Can Junya fulfill his brothers goals and stop Inukai from taking control of Japan? And when the dust settles, who will be the true Maoh?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in. 200 pages, B&W. Mature Readers 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.

Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Written by Tow Ubukata. Art and Cover by Yoshitoki Oima. "I'd rather be dead." Rune Balot was a lost girl with nothing to live for, when a man named Shell took her in and cared for her... until he tried to murder her. Standing at the precipice of death, Rune is saved by Dr. Easter, a private investigator, who uses an experimental procedure known as "Mardock Scramble 09." The procedure grants Balot extraordinary abilities and now Rune must decide whether to use her new powers to help Dr. Easter bring Shell to justice, or if she has the will to keep living a life that's been broken so badly. Includes special extras after the story! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 210 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Written by Tow Ubukata. Art and Cover by Yoshitoki Oima. Rune Balot is a prostitute who is nearly murdered by Ciel, an enigmatic casino manager, who suffers from a disease that forces him to remove and store his memories. A victim for most of her life, Rune faces a choice. While on the brink of death, she is given the opportunity to live. It is not a simple choice for a victim, but Rune takes it. A professor brings Rune back to life as a cyborg with the ability to control electronics and partners her up with a selfaware universal tool named Oeufcocque. Together they begin to unravel the mystery behind Ciel and Rune sheds the role of the victim, but must struggle between seeking justice and vengeance. BOILED IN BLOOD Oefcoque's former partner, Boiled, comes after Rune and Oefcoque. A human manifestation of death and violence, nothing seems to be able to stop the relentless Boiled. Rune's only chance for survival is to commit with conviction to a partnership with Oefcoque. Together, will they be able to overcome the cold fury of Boiled? And what is the story behind his failed partnership with Oefcoque?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 210 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Written by Tow Ubukata. Art and Cover by Yoshitoki Oima. After Rune Balot was nearly murdered, an enigmatic casino manager gave her a new purpose in life vengeance! Rebuilt as a cyborg with the ability to control electronics, she starts a crusade to cleanse her haunted past. But when the relentless Boiled wanders into her life, ruining and shredding all she cherishes, Rune's mental state and very well-being are threatened! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 210 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Written by Tow Ubukata. Art and Cover by Yoshitoki Oima. Wounded in a tragic and bloody fight with Boiled, Rune is rescued and brought to Eden, a former research institution. In Eden, she finds peace... but all of that could come crashing down around her when an assassin invades the tranquil garden of her new home! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 194 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st Printing. Written by Tow Ubukata. Art and Cover by Yoshitoki Oima. Rune Balot has discovered the location of Shell's erased memories hidden inside the four $100 million casino chips at Eggnog Blue, the casino operated by Shell himself! Will Rune and Dr. Easter be able to turn two thousand dollars into $400 million to recover Shell's memories and hold him accountable for murdering Rube? The casino showdown begins here!! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 194 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 6 - 1st Printing. Written by Tow Ubukata. Art and Cover by Yoshitoki Oima. To get the four milliondollarchips in which Shell's missing memories are stored, Balot and company take on the casino at the blackjack table. But the dealer may have more tricks up his sleeve than any of them could have imagined, and suddenly the odds are stacked against them!! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 194 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 7 - 1st Printing. Written by Tow Ubukata. Art and Cover by Yoshitoki Oima. A victim for most of her life, Rune faces a choice. While on the brink of death, she is given the opportunity to live. It is not a simple choice for a victim, but Rune takes it. A professor brings Rune back to life as a cyborg with the ability to control electronics and partners her up with a selfaware universal tool named Oeufcocque. Together they begin to unravel the mystery behind Ciel. Rune sheds the role of the victim, but she must struggle between seeking justice and vengeance! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 210 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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Add to cart Near Mint $14.99

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by J.M. Clarke. Art and cover by Natsujirushi. The gods chose him. He said no. After his parents died, Alex Roth had one desire: become a wizard. But on his eighteenth birthday, he is Marked by prophecy as one of his kingdom's five Heroes, chosen to fight the Ravener, his land's great enemy. But his brand is 'The Fool', the worst of the marks. Rather than die or serve other Heroes like past Fools, he takes a stand, rejects divine decree... and leaves. With his little sister, his childhood friend, and her cerberus, Alex flees to the world's greatest Wizard academy. university, hoping to research the mystery of the Ravener. There's one small problem-the Mark of the Fool prevents him from learning and casting spells... that is, unless he learns to exploit the hell out of it. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 256 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $14.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by J.M. Clarke. Art and cover by Natsujirushi. Breaking the chains of destiny wont be easy. Alex Roth managed to avoid the prophecy which doomed him to become The Fool, unluckiest of the kingdoms five Heroes. But he cant let his guard down yet–danger still lurks around every corner. From the Ports of Mausarr and the high sea to the University of Generasi, Alex, his sister Selina, and best friend Theresa confront new challenges, monsters, and secrets, and make some unusual new friends. Though his Mark might prevent him from learning magic and fighting, Alex learns that he can use it to improve his skills indirectly. Is it possible that learning magic isnt as far out of reach as he feared? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 256 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $14.99.