Comic books in 'Manga'

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By Shotaro Ishinomori and Kazuhiko Shimamoto. After her last job was thwarted by Skull Man, Maria returns to her apartment to regenerate... where she is confronted by her menacing boss, the Spider-man! The spider mutant decides to take matters into his own hands and tracks Skull Man back to his lair. But both Skull Man and his mutant pursuers face a new threat as a nosy reporter comes close to uncovering their secrets... b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

By Shotaro Ishinomori and Kazuhiko Shimamoto. Men fear the Skull Man, now learn what the Skull Man fears. Haunted by dreams of a terrible past, in which his mother and father were assassinated the Skull Man's dreams also bring him closer to their killer and vengeance toward the man who destroyed his life. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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By Shotaro Ishinomori and Kazuhiko Shimamoto. When the Spider Man and Maria sneak into the Skull Man's hideout in order to attack him by surprise, they quickly find themselves going from hunters to the hunted! The Skull Man's previously battled them to a draw, but now that the Skull Man's right-hand man, Garo, has been added to the mix, Maria and the Spider Man may be overmatched. That's because the Skull Man's hideout is more than just a place for this anti-hero to hang his weary head at night -- it's also a portal to hell! b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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By Shotaro Ishinomori and Kazuhiko Shimamoto. With the Spider Man snaring Garo by suffocating him in his poisonous web, the Spider Man now finds himself at the portal of the Skull Man's den. Maria has been driven mad by the Skull Man and is about to reveal the name of her master; the person responsible for sending the Skull Man into his own private hell. Find out the lengths the Spider Man will go to in order to protect Maria, and how far the Skull Man will be willing to go to exact his revenge in the final issue of this limited series! b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Shotaro Ishinomori. Art by Kazuhiko Shimamoto. They took his family, they took his face, and they took his soul. Now, the Skull Man is going to take his revenge. Resurrected from the land of the dead, the Skull Man is hunting down the men responsible for destroying his life and anyone who stands in his way. In an unjust world, the Skull Man will use any means necessary to get the vengeance he seeks! Locked between the lethal but gorgeous assassin Maria and the mutant Spider Man, the Skull Man digs into the conspiracy that gave birth to his powers and those of his partner Garo. Haunted by his past, he will not let them stand in the way of his revenge. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 132 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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1st Printing. Story by Hajime Kanzaka. Art by Rui Araizumi. New from CPM Manga! The first SLAYERS trade paperback collecting the super popular SLAYERS COMICS #1-6! This is the hit manga series that originally inspired the anime series! With original story and art by SLAYERS series creators Hajime Kanzaka ans Rui Araizumi, SLAYERS has been one of the biggest manga titles to hit the U.S. this year! Follow the adventures of Lina and Gourry in these BRAND NEW stories! Lina and Gourry, troublemakers extraordinaire, are up to their ears in trouble after doing their thinking with their stomachs! Madcap hijinks abound in this comedy adventure manga! ALL AGES MANGA! Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 10-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

by Hajime Kanzaka, Tommy Ohtsuka, & Rui Araizumi It's an amazing new Slayers adventure featuring the beautiful sorceress, Lina Inverse, and her hulking but loyal colleague, Gourry Gabriev! She's absolutely gorgeous, she wears hot outfits, and she's a sorceress, too! She's Naga, a magic-user who styles herself after her foremost rival, the hot-tempered Lina Inverse; following Lina around un hopes of showing her up. She also knows that Lina is an ace treasure hunter, and figures that if she follows her around long enough, maybe some will come her way! In their first new adventure, these two lovely, magical ladies find themselves being followed by a novice knight, the hapless Furado. He's still in training and asks the gals to help him out. Maybe it's not the best idea in the world to ask two rival sorceresses to help him learn the knightly ropes! b&w $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

by Hajime Kanzaka and Shoko Yoshinaka Exciting adventures! Strong, beautiful women! Hilarious comedy! And lots of treasure hunting and wild and crazy eating! It must be the Slayers! It's an amazing new adventure of everybody's favorite comedy-adventure characters, the incredible, beautiful (but small-chested!) sorceress Lina Inverse, and her big, hulking, but loyal colleague Gourry Gabriev! Its and all-new series with all-new characters and adventures! She's absolutely gorgeous, she wears hot outfits, and she's a sorceress, too! She's Naga, who styles herself the foremost rival of the hot-tempered Lina Inverse, and follows Lina around to try to show her up. She also knows that Lina is a super hunter of treasure, and figures that if she follows her around, maybe some will come her way. These two lovely, magical ladies find themselves being followed by a novice knight, the hapless, Furado. He's still in training and he asks the gals to help him out. Maybe it's not the best idea in the world to ask two rival sorceresses to help him learn the knightly ropes! Slayers fans will love this all-new series! b&w, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

by Hajime Kanzaka & Shoko Yoshinaka Exciting adventures! Strong, beautiful women! Hilarious comedy! And lots of treasure hunting, and wild and crazy eating! It must be the Slayers! It's an amazing new adventure of everybody's favorite comedy-adventure characters, the incredible, beautiful sorceress Lina Inverse, and her big, hulking, but loyal colleague Gourry Gabriev! Its an all-new series with all-new characters and adventures! She's absolutely gorgeous, she wears hot outfits, and she's a sorceress, too! She's Naga, who styles herself the foremost rival of the hot-tempered Lina Inverse, and follows Lina around to try to show her up. She also knows that Lina is a super hunter of treasures, and figures that if she follows her around, maybe some will come her way. b&w $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Red Marimo ?? the gourmand's dream, and Lina and Naga have just gotta have it! After all, Lina may be the most dangerous sorceress in the world and Naga may be the most busty but those curves and that sorcery doesn't put food in their mouth, and food like Red Marimo doesn't come around every day... unless you live in the village of Vollan. b&w, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Lina's up to her eyeballs in trouble and she's throwing Naga at the danger again. This time the Dark Crystal is at stake. Can Lina possibly defeat the dark sorcerer Galdin? b&w, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Here it is, the final installment of the Dark Crystal saga! Will Lina and Naga be able to defeat the evil Voldo and Master Galdin, or will Shia Woo lose the Dark Crystal to the forces of evil? b&w, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

by Hajime Kanzaka & Shoko Yoshinaka The Slayers is one of the most popular Japanese anime series ever imported to the U.S.! The Slayers features some of the most popular characters in the history of anime and manga: the hot-headed, red-haired sorceress Lina Inverse, and the strong and bull-headed adventurer, Goury Gabriev! The Slayers is also one of the funniest Medieval fantasy series every created, with dashing heroes, evil demons, princesses in danger, and wild jokes that everyone will love! And this is where it all began ? the first Slayers comics! In this first wild issue, Lina meets Goury for the very first time! It's the beginning of their fabulous adventures, and all the business that the fans have come to love is at it's best here. These lovable heroes are always led astray by their hunger ? for lots and lots of food, and for get-rich-quick schemes that never seem to work out! If you like adventure comics, humorous comics, and great fantasy, Slayers is for you! b&w, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

by Hajime Kanzaka & Shoko Yoshinaka The Slayers ? the funniest medieval fantasy ever created, with dashing heroes, evil demons, princesses in danger, and wild jokes! And this is where it all began! In this first wild issue, Lina meets Goury for the very first time! It's the beginning of their fabulous adventures, and all the business that the fans have come to love is at it's best here. These lovable heroes are always led astray by their hunger ? for lots and lots of food, and for get-rich-quick schemes that never seem to quite work out right! If you like adventure comics, if you like humorous comics, if you love great fantasy, Slayers is for you! b&w, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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by Hajime Kanzaka & Shoko Yoshinaka This is where it all began ? the first Slayers comics! This series is the beginning of their fabulous adventures, and all the business that the fans have come to love are at their best here! These lovable heroes are always led astray by their hunger ? for lots and lots of food, and for get-rich-quick schemes that never seem to work out! If you like adventure comics, if you like humorous comics, if you love great fantasy, Slayers is for you! b&w, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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by Hajime Kanzaka and Shoko Yoshinaka The Slayers?one of the most popular Japanese anime series ever imported into the United States! The Slayers?starring some of the most popular characters in the history of anime and manga: the hot-headed, red-haired sorceress Lina Inverse, and the strong and bullheaded adventurer Goury Gabriev! The Slayers?the funniest Medieval fantasy every created anywhere, with dashing heroes, evil demons, princesses in danger, and wild jokes that everyone will love! And this is where it all began?the first Slayers comics. This series is the beginning of their fabulous adventures, and all the business that the fans have come to love is at it's best here. These lovable heroes are always led astray by their hunger?for lots and lots of food, and for get-rich- quick schemes that never seem to quite work out right! If you like adventure comics, if you like humorous comics, if you love great fantasy, Slayers is for you! b&w, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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by Hajime Kanzaka & Shoko Yoshinaka The Slayers ? starring some of the most popular characters in the history of anime and manga: the hot-headed, red-haired sorceress Lina Inverse, and the strong and bullheaded adventurer Goury Gabriev! The Slayers ? the funniest Medieval fantasy every created anywhere, with dashing heroes, evil demons, princesses in danger, and wild jokes that everyone will love! And this is where it all began ? the first Slayers comics. This series is the beginning of their fabulous adventures, and all the business that the fans have come to love is at it's best here. b&w $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

There's a book of sorcery guarded by a dragon... sounds pretty typical for a Medieval fantasy adventure... of course this is no typical medieval fantasy adventure this is the Slayers Super Explosive Demon Story, and nothing is ever as it seems when Lina and Gourry are involved. b&w, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman.

While waiting to be rescued, Princess Syalis is so bored out of her mind that she just wants to sleep away the time. But the Demon Castle is terrifying...ly uncomfortable! What's a princess to do to catch some Zzz's other than fashion a pillow out of her captors and make an air mattress from a sacred shield? Unfortunately, her many schemes can only try the patience of the Demon King and his put-upon minions for so long...right?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. For teen audiences

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman.

While waiting to be rescued, Princess Syalis makes herself at home by commandeering a bathtub, befriending a girl demon, and participating in a castle fitness challenge. Her plots to get some shut-eye include stealing ice from Frost Demons to cool off on a hot summer night, attempting to make her own DIY waterbed, toying with magic spells, and provoking an enchanted flower into releasing a soporific. And then the nightmares begin...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. For teen audiences

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Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman.

Winter has come, and Princess Syalis will do anything to stay warm, including creating a DIY magical device (known as a "Ko-tatsu"), knitting woolen underwear and trying to convince the castle blacksmith to make her a window to keep out the drafts. When she accidentally dies yet again-along with Stamper Cat-curious resurrection complications ensue. Then it's Christmas and New Year's! Who will the Demon King designate as naughty or nice? And will all of the other demons let poor Syalis join in any demon games...? And now the Demon King has insomnia!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. For teen audiences

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Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman.

Valentine's Day arrives and Princess Syalis is hard put to get the haul of chocolate she's accustomed to receiving back home in her kingdom. Her latest plots to get a better night's rest include learning to hibernate, becoming a ghost and getting an annoying earworm out of her head. And how can she put a stop to the Teddy Demons summoning her every time they get into a kerfuffle...?

Then the princess gets kidnapped from her kidnappers!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. For teen audiences

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Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman.

Princess Syalis comes to the surprising conclusion that being good will earn her a good night's sleep! But none of the demons trust her sudden transformation. The princess's latest dilemmas include a growing urge to use the bathroom when it's out of order, her pet Eggplant Seal outgrowing her quarters, and growing into a giant instead of up. And then it's time for the castle's Hostage Reeducation Week... Plus, a visit to demon preschool!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. For teen audiences

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Volume 6 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman.

Accompanied by an entourage of demon guards, Princess Syalis takes a field trip to the human world to acquire a special pillow. Then she receives several invitations from her demon captors: First, to replace the cooks who have succumbed to heat exhaustion in the Demon Castle kitchen (somebody needs to make Quilladillo's Monster Bird Egg Custard). Second, to attend a pajama party (despite being woefully ignorant of the concept). And third, to design a new area for the hero to explore (which turns out to be the exact opposite of what the demons had in mind).

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. For teen audiences

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Volume 7 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman.

Princess Syalis manages to mess up Christmas and Valentine's Day...again. Then, when Syalis and her demon captors pay a visit to her kingdom of Goodereste, a demon stands in for the princess...and winds up needing to be kidnapped herself! A common enemy forces Syalis and her archnemesis Poseidon to team up. And Syalis messes up more things, including a Demon Castle hot pot party and a Demon King educational biopic. But she still manages to find some good opportunities for relaxing naps...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. For teen audiences

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Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman.

Princess Syalis's luxurious lifestyle is wreaking havoc on the Demon Castle's budget! When the Demon King cuts back on expenses so that she is no longer supported in the style she is accustomed to, the princess must find other strategies to satisfy her extravagant taste. Then, when the newly hired demon staff arrive for their orientation at the Demon Castle-complete with a hot springs retreat-the current staff is loath to admit that they've lost control of their hostage. What will happen when the newbies discover that the "Scissors Demon" joining in their training is actually a terrifying, bratty human girl?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 216 pages, B&W. For teen audiences

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Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman.

Princess Syalis has a new admirer, and the other demons are jealous-one in particular. How far will he go to dissuade her weaselly suitor? Then summer arrives! Syalis tries to cool off by telling ghost stories to make herself shiver but instead strikes fear into her demon captors' hearts. Then the Demon Cleric botches a resurrection, accidentally merging himself with another, cuter demon. And finally it's time for the Demon Castle Super Summer Festival! Naturally Syalis enters the beauty pageant. Who will be her competition? Wait-are those demons...in drag?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. For teen audiences

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Volume 10 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman.

Celebrate New Year's, Valentine's Day and a very special pajama party at the Demon Castle with the princess and her demon friends-er, captors! Then the Five Rings athletic tournament captures the imagination of demons and human alike. it well. Also, Syalis imbibes a potion that induces her greatest fear, Demon King Twilight desperately tries to change his image and the hero Dawner adds a certain someone to his rescue party.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. For teen audiences

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Volume 11 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman.

Celebrate New Year's, Valentine's Day and a very special pajama party at the Demon Castle with the princess and her demon friends-er, captors! Then the Five Rings athletic tournament captures the imagination of demons and human alike. it well. Also, Syalis imbibes a potion that induces her greatest fear, Demon King Twilight desperately tries to change his image and the hero Dawner adds a certain someone to his rescue party.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. For teen audiences

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Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman.

The Demon Castle staff procure a flock of Monster Bird chicks to ensure a steady supply of eggs, but their problems only grow.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. For teen audiences

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Volume 13 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman.

The Demon King and his troops travel to a demilitarized zone bordering the demon world and the human world for some intense physical training alongside their human counterparts. When one group mocks the other, Syalis is hell-bent on revenge! While the Demon Castle recovers from their boot camp, the princess saves the day...and wrecks it even more. Then, an integral member of the Demon Castle staff resigns and heads for home...with the rest of the demons and one human in hot pursuit!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. For teen audiences

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Volume 14 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman.

When things seem too peaceful in the Demon Castle, the demons investigate and find the princess in a literal bind. Having stolen a gizmo to create alternate dimensions, Princess Syalis uses it to do good in the world. Just kidding! Of course she uses it for her own (and the Teddy Demons') selfish gain. Then, a lightning storm reveals one demon is (predictably) even more frightened of thunder than the princess. Quilladillo goes on vacation only to discover he has a stowaway in his trunk, but it's not the princess. Just kidding! Of course it is. And then a relative of the princess appears in the castle! What are the demon hostage takers to do...?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. For teen audiences

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Volume 15 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman.

The sun shines on the Demon Castle...but it's supposed to be perpetual night in the Demon World!

Then Zeus-Poseidon and Hades' little brother-joins the Demon Castle staff. Everyone is in awe of him except the princess, who quickly finds ways to use the most powerful of the mythological gods to help her achieve her ongoing and current personal goals of sleeping better and opening a cat cafe. Then, in a stunning reversal of fortune, an important castle inhabitant is taken hostage! Will Syalis help the rescue team's efforts or hinder them?

Plus, a very special Sleepy Princess/Doraemon crossover episode!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. For teen audiences

Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 16 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman.

Demon King Twilight's childhood friend Zetsuran sneaks into the castle determined to be reunited with him, but the princess keeps getting in her way. Hades wants to reconcile with his little brother Zeus, and naturally the princess gets mixed up in their business too. Meanwhile, Alazif the grimoire gets a form of hay fever that has unfortunate magical symptoms. If stepping on a butterfly in a primeval forest can drastically change the future, what impact would a princess stealing an ancient duvet ten years in the past have? Plus the princess goes on a fishing trip with the Demon King and Poseidon. What could possibly go right?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. For teen audiences

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Volume 17 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman.

The prestigious Royal Demon Academy needs to be inspected, but who is best suited for the job when former Demon King Midnight has, so to speak, shrunk from the task? Not the ones who end up going!

n metafictional rather than supernatural news, when the gang finds out an anime is being made of Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle, everyone vies for a starring role. Unfortunately, watching the show when it airs turns out to be a major challenge.

Worse, when Syalis doesn't get resurrected in a timely manner after one of her little "accidents," she turns into...Zombie Princess!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. For teen audiences

Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 18 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman.

When the Demon Castle collapses (unbelievably, not due to the actions of the usual suspect!), its staff and "guest" must go glamping in the surrounding environs. Rebuilding is taking too long, however, so Demon King Twilight resorts to drastic measures. Now everyone is afraid of him-except for the one resident who still sees him for who he truly is. Plus, the princess tries to unveil Fire Venom Dragon, grimoire Alazif finally finds someone to appreciate him, and the hero actually makes some progress!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. For teen audiences

Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 19 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman. When Teddy Demon gets into a fight with Eggplant Seal, the cuteness is un-bear-able. And then Teddy Demon gets lost and encounters the inept rescue party led by the hero Dawner. Meanwhile, Quilladillo's fitness regimen doesn't come without its drawbacks...for the princess. Plus, brothers Poseidon and Hades bond over a common weakness, Midnight finds a new prime suspect to blame for shrinking him, and Great Red Siberian sheds! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. For teen audiences Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 20 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman. A leaked video from the Demon Castle embarrasses most of its occupants. Agave finally confronts her demons-or rather, the Demon King. Then, when Princess Syalis messes with a magical spinning wheel, it's Poseidon who takes the hit. To rescue the God of the Sea from the effects of the wheel, she must embark on a deep dive into the history of the spell and...her own family?! Plus, Twilight's first love revealed! Sort of. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. For teen audiences Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 21 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman. The princess gets shrunk to the size of a child, and with dire consequences...instigated by her, naturally. The mystery of why the Ten Guardians only number nine individuals is investigated...with mixed results. The search for a spy in the castle ends in...confusion. But at least the story of Demon Cleric's transformation into a gentler, kinder demon is clarified. Plus, hypnosis, hot pot, and Midnight's hound! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. For teen audiences Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 22 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman. The Monster Bird Egg Association's efforts to poach Cursed Musician prove short-lived as Odile's true motivations are revealed. Meanwhile, Silmoth brings some much-needed experience and dignity back to the Ten Guardians-right up until the princess enters the scene. Then, the residents of the Demon Castle discover the power of partying and Twilight is forced to decide whether a personal invitation to the Wild Avian Hotel is a deadly trap or a fun-filled opportunity. There's also puppies powering up, popularity polls, and pugnacious plants! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. For teen audiences Cover price $9.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Volume 23 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman. Alraune's showdown with the hero's party is brought to an explosive end by a ferocious attack of fangirlism. Poseidon throws a fit when the construction of the gate between the old and new castles is interrupted-again. Demon Cleric is most definitely not at all jealous about the princess hanging out with Hypnos. Twilight and Hades both shrink shamefully after duking it out. And, of course, the princess dies again-but this time Demon Cleric can't bring her back, demanding an impromptu trip to the Underworld and a shocking family reunion! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. For teen audiences Cover price $11.99.

1st printing.

Story and art by Tadao Tsuge.

Though virtually unknown in the United States, Tadao Tsuge is one of the original masters of alternative manga, and one of the world's great artists of the down-and-out. Never before available in English, this new collection of his stories from the late 60s and the 70s depicts the lives of punks, vagrants, gangsters, and other lost souls with gritty lyricism. It is a raucous, exhilarating vision of street brawls and dive bars, shantytowns and brothels, and an unsettling portrait of postwar Japan.

Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, B&W. Cover price $22.95.

Deluxe gold foil title limited edition cover by Robert DeJesus, numbered and limited to 3000 copies. Monopolize. Story and art by Robert DeJesus. In the tradition of Little Archie and the small-bodied or chibi tradition of Japanese manga, a look at the early years of Ben Dunns Ninja High School cast. The gang plays a life-sized version of "Monopoly." Also, an interview with artist Robert DeJesus, conducted by Ninja High School creator Ben Dunn. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Regular cover by Takeshi Suzuki. From Reel to Real. Story and art by Robert DeJesus. In the tradition of Little Archie and the small-bodied or chibi tradition of Japanese manga, a look at the early years of Ben Dunns Ninja High School cast. The gang runs afoul of Marilyn the Techno-Fairy. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.