Comic books in 'Manga'

by Ryo Mizunu & Yoshihiko Ochi Parn volunteers to lead a dangerous expedition through the abandoned cave of the dwarves, now inhabited by a dragon and man-eating ogres, to find the great sage Wort, whose power will be needed in the battle against Marmo and the Grey Witch. When he, Deedlit, and the others enter the great tower where Wort lives, they are met with a surprise... Wort is not alone ? and his companion is none other than Karla, the Grey Witch! What does this mean for Lodoss; has Wort allied himself with the Grey Witch, or is there a deeper game afoot?! b&w, 32pg Cover price $2.95.

LODOSS WAR GREY WITCH #19 by Ryo Mizunu & Yoshihiko Ochi In this issue, the mystery of Wort's apparent alliance with the Grey Witch is revealed. Is he the only force holding the forces of evil at bay through mysterious manipulation of history and warfare on Lodoss? After their confrontation with Wort, Parn, Deedlit the Elf, and the others return to Valis where they are called to attend the council of war. And, in the final act of redemption in the drama of his wrongly disgraced father, Parn is presented with his new garb ? the armor of the order of the Knights of Tessius! Adventure, magic, and mystery from the pen of Ryo Mizunu, with more superb art by Yoshihiko Ochi! Cover price $2.95.

by Ryo Mizuno & Yoshihiko Ochi Deedlit the Elf and Parn, in his armor of the Knights of Tessius, have returned to Wort's tower in Moss, where Ghim the Dwarf reveals the secret of Karla the Grey Witch's immortality ? she has taken over the body of an innocent girl! Can our heroes defeat the Grey Witch without killing Leyla? And at last our heroes learn the nature of the dark pact Wort has struck with the Grey Witch. b&w, 32pg Cover price $2.95.

by Ryo Mizuno & Yoshihiko Ochi The basis for one of the most popular anime series ever, Grey Witch offers adventure, magic, and mystery from the pen of Ryo Mizunu, with superb art by Yoshihiko Ochi. Deedlit the Elf and the heroic knight Parn ride at the head of the forces of Valis in a battle with Marmo that will determine the fate of all Lodoss! Swords cross and giant animal-shaped war machines clash on the battlefield, until finally King Fahn and King Kashu meet in a contest of champions. Who will carry the day? Will the Grey Witch intervene? You'll never guess the surprising outcome! b&w, 32pg Cover price $2.95.

by Ryo Mizuno & Yoshihiko Ochi It's the end of the road for the Grey Witch ? or is it? In the climactic final issue of the saga of the Grey Witch, Parn and his friends and battle-tried companions meet Karl, the Grey Witch, head-on in a confrontation that will awaken ancient powers of sorcery! Will they be able to awaken Leylia, the young girl whose body Karla has stolen in order to stay alive and continue her evil schemes, or will the Grey Witch triumph? Will Ghim make the supreme sacrifice to defeat the evil witch? Lodoss will never be the same after the heroes make their final stand against her dark and ancient evil sorcery. More adventure, magic, and mystery from the pen of Ryo Mizunu, with superb, woodcut-inspired art by Yoshihiko Ochi. b&w, 32pg Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "A Gathering of Heroes!" Collects Record of Lodoss War: The Grey Witch (1998-2000) #1-8. Written by Ryo Mizunu. Art by Yoshihiko Ochi. Softcover, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Birth of a New Knight!" Collects Record of Lodoss War: The Grey Witch (1998-2000) #9-15. Written by Ryo Mizunu. Art by Yoshihiko Ochi. The second graphic novel in the fan-favorite Lodoss series, one of CPM's top-selling manga and video series! All of your favorites from the cursed Island of Lodoss are back for more adventures: Deedlit the Elf, the Hero Parn, Ghim the Dwarf, Etoh the Priest, and the beautiful and dangerous Grey Witch, Karla! This is a thrill-a-minute story, opening with the kidnapping of the beautiful Princess Fianna of Valis, a battle with an army of undead skeletons raised by the Grey Witch, and an incredible battle between the heroes and the Grey Witch herself, when she transforms herself into a giant black bird! It's also a moving story, as Parn finds out the truth about his late father, and comes to accept the unfair disgrace and true heroism with which his knightly sire died! Softcover, 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. "Birth of a New Knight!" Collects Record of Lodoss War: The Grey Witch (1998-2000) #9-15. Written by Ryo Mizunu. Art by Yoshihiko Ochi. The second graphic novel in the fan-favorite Lodoss series, one of CPM's top-selling manga and video series! All of your favorites from the cursed Island of Lodoss are back for more adventures: Deedlit the Elf, the Hero Parn, Ghim the Dwarf, Etoh the Priest, and the beautiful and dangerous Grey Witch, Karla! This is a thrill-a-minute story, opening with the kidnapping of the beautiful Princess Fianna of Valis, a battle with an army of undead skeletons raised by the Grey Witch, and an incredible battle between the heroes and the Grey Witch herself, when she transforms herself into a giant black bird! It's also a moving story, as Parn finds out the truth about his late father, and comes to accept the unfair disgrace and true heroism with which his knightly sire died! Softcover, 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "The Final Battle!" Collects Record of Lodoss War: The Grey Witch (1998-2000) #16-22. Written by Ryo Mizunu. Art by Yoshihiko Ochi. Now, for the first time, the entire Record of Lodoss War: The Grey Witch saga is available in graphic novel format. It's the end of the road for the Grey Witch - or is it? In the climactic final volume of the saga of the Grey Witch, Parn and his battle-tried companions fight the final battle with Karla, the Grey Witch! Will they be able to awaken Leylia, the young girl whose body Karla has stolen in order to stay alive and continue her evil schemes, or will the Grey Witch triumph? Will Ghim make the supreme sacrifice to defeat the evil witch? Lodoss will never be the same after the heroes make their final stand against her dark and ancient evil sorcery. This third Lodoss: Grey Witch trade paperback features more adventure, magic and mystery from the pen of Ryo Mizuno, with superb, woodcut-inspired art by Yoshihiko Ochi. Softcover, 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

1st printing. Collects Record of Lodoss War: The Lady of Pharis (1999) #1-8. Written by Ryo Mizuno. Art by Akihiro Yamada. Softcover, 210 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

2nd and later printings. Collects Record of Lodoss War: The Lady of Pharis (1999) #1-8. Written by Ryo Mizuno. Art by Akihiro Yamada. Softcover, 210 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $11.99

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Takumi Fukui and Shinya Umemura. Art and cover by Azychika. Translated by Joe Yamazaki. Adapted by Stan!.

Once every millennium, the gods assemble to decide if humanity is worthy of its continued existence or if it should be destroyed! When the verdict is destruction, the final battle between the gods and mortal heroes will decide the survival or extinction of the human race-a battle known as Ragnarok!

Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 200 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $11.00

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings.

Written by Takumi Fukui and Shinya Umemura. Art and cover by Azychika. Translated by Joe Yamazaki. Adapted by Stan!.

Once every millennium, the gods assemble to decide if humanity is worthy of its continued existence or if it should be destroyed! When the verdict is destruction, the final battle between the gods and mortal heroes will decide the survival or extinction of the human race-a battle known as Ragnarok!

Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 200 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $12.99

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Written by Takumi Fukui and Shinya Umemura. Art and cover by Azychika. Translated by Joe Yamazaki. Adapted by Stan!.

The initial expectation of an easy first win for the gods in the Valhalla arena is shattered when the human hero Lü Bu proves to be a matchup for the mighty Thor (with some help from Brunhilde on the sly). With the tournament going into another round, Zeus himself decides to step into the ring. His human opponent? None other than the first man himself-Adam!

Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 200 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Written by Takumi Fukui and Shinya Umemura. Art and cover by Azychika. Translated by Joe Yamazaki. Adapted by Stan!.

With humanity already down by one loss, the second round of the Ragnarok tournament is an unbelievable contest between Zeus, the father of all the Greek gods, and Adam, the very first human being! Up against the mighty Zeus, Adam may not look like much, but he has a few tricks hidden behind his fig leaf! Can he possibly take down the boss of Mount Olympus? As the second round ends, the roaring crowd is already looking forward to the next matchup-Zeus's brother Poseidon versus one of the greatest Japanese swordsmen ever, Kojiro Sasaki!

Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 200 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Takumi Fukui and Shinya Umemura. Art and cover by Azychika. Translated by Joe Yamazaki. Adapted by Stan!.

In the battle to decide the fate of humanity, the gods are up by two wins. The god of the seas, Poseidon, enters the arena looking to extend the lead even further. Brunhilde's human challenger, Sasaki Kojiro, takes the field to the shock of the crowd. Can a fighter known for never winning a single fight also be humanity's greatest swordsman? Or is there more to Sasaki Kojiro's reputation as history's biggest loser than anyone can imagine?

Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 200 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Takumi Fukui and Shinya Umemura. Art and cover by Azychika. Translated by Joe Yamazaki. Adapted by Stan!.

Round three is kicking off, and humanity really needs to get a win on the board. Brunhilde's dark horse challenger, Sasaki Kojiro, squares off with Poseidon in what is sure to be a memorable contest. Poseidon isn't concerned about possibly being the first god to fall to human hands, and Sasaki Kojiro has never won a fight in his life, even against another human being! Can humanity's champions ever make the gods take them seriously? All of humanity's hopes now lie on the edge of Sasaki's blade...

Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 184 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $12.99

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by Takumi Fukui and Shinya Umemura. Art and cover by Azychika. Translated by Joe Yamazaki. Adapted by Stan!. With Sasaki Kojiro's victory, humanity has finally notched a win at the end of round three of Ragnarok. Infuriated by the loss, the gods decide to send in one of their best-the noble and honorable Heracles. The legendary hero who ascended to demi-god status is not about to let the gods lose two in a row, and is even willing to let humanity's next champion fight on his home turf. But if the gods have chosen their greatest hero to fight for them, Brunhilde has selected humanity's worst to enter the arena... Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 192 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. Written by Takumi Fukui and Shinya Umemura. Art and cover by Azychika. Translated by Joe Yamazaki. Adapted by Stan!. Humanity's most notorious murderer, Jack the Ripper, has proved to be an unexpectedly clever and difficult opponent for the heroic Heracles. Their battle through the dark streets of 19th century London takes more than a few surprising turns, until Jack actually manages to sever Heracles' arm! The watching crowd is stunned and outraged-how can this be? Heracles realizes he really needs to pull out all the stops to win, but Brunhilde's twisted champion has more tricks up his sleeves... Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 184 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $12.99

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Written by Takumi Fukui and Shinya Umemura. Art and cover by Azychika. Translated by Joe Yamazaki. Adapted by Stan!. Humanity's greatest heroes battle the gods for the survival of the human race!Once every millennium, the gods assemble to decide if humanity is worthy of its continued existence or if it should be destroyed! When the verdict is destruction, the final battle between the gods and mortal heroes will decide the survival or extinction of the human race-a battle known as Ragnarok! Round four of Ragnarok has ended in a shocking win for humanity, with Jack the Ripper standing victorious over the fallen Heracles. With the score now tied, the gods are absolutely determined not to let humanity get ahead. Raring to go since the start, Shiva, the Destroyer, finally gets his chance to enter the Valhalla arena. With an opportunity to take the lead, Brunhilde calls upon the unbridled strength of the greatest (and horniest) sumo wrestler in history, Raiden Tameemon! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., pages, B&W. For older teen audiences Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $14.99

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Written by Takumi Fukui and Shinya Umemura. Art and cover by Azychika. Translated by Joe Yamazaki. Adapted by Stan!. In the Valhalla arena, Raiden Tameemon stands ready to fight for humanity after unleashing his superhuman muscles. Representing the gods, Shiva the Destroyer is confident of his eventual victory. As the two square off, Loki follows a hunch, seeking the secret of Volund, the power the Valkyries use to merge with the human heroes' weapons. What he finds is an insolent Buddha who might know something about it. But getting the answer might require an unsanctioned brawl between two rowdy groups of gods and human heroes! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 176 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $14.99

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Written by Takumi Fukui and Shinya Umemura. Art and cover by Azychika. Translated by Joe Yamazaki. Adapted by Stan!. Raiden Tameemon, the greatest sumo wrestler in history, faces Shiva, the god of destruction! During his life, Raiden always had to pull his punches for fear of doing too much damage, so strong were his incredible muscles. Now in round five, he can finally unleash everything he has. He'll need to go all out to beat Shiva, who stands at the top of the Indian pantheon. It's an incredible matchup between two fighters whose only goal is to find an opponent worthy of giving it everything they have! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 200 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $14.99

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Written by Takumi Fukui and Shinya Umemura. Art and cover by Azychika. Translated by Joe Yamazaki. Adapted by Stan!. Once every millennium, the gods assemble to decide if humanity is worthy of its continued existence or if it should be destroyed! When the verdict is destruction, the final battle between the gods and mortal heroes will decide the survival or extinction of the human race-a battle known as Ragnarok! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 200 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $14.99

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Written by Takumi Fukui and Shinya Umemura. Art and cover by Azychika. Translated by Joe Yamazaki. Adapted by Stan!. Round six is in full swing, with a laconic Buddha battling the enraged Zerofuku! But Buddha is the Enlightened One, capable of seeing into the future. How did he achieve this state, and will it help him prevail in this fight? Zerofuku, long frustrated by Buddha's ability to bring happiness to people, digs further into the darkest depths of his soul trying to find an advantage. What he comes up with is a new horror even Buddha doesn't see coming... Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 184 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences Cover price $14.99.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. Written by Takumi Fukui and Shinya Umemura. Art and cover by Azychika. Translated by Joe Yamazaki. Adapted by Stan!. Zerofuku's transformation into Hajun, the legendary berserker of Helheim, has the crowd stunned. Only Baalzebub seems to have any insight into what's going on, and he's more amused than surprised. On the arena floor, Buddha is unperturbed. But when Hajun launches an all-out assault on the usually unruffled enlightened one, Buddha has to get serious fast! Round six of Ragnarok hurtles toward a finish even the gods could not have foreseen! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 184 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $14.99

Volume 14 - 1st printing. Written by Takumi Fukui and Shinya Umemura. Art and cover by Azychika. Translated by Joe Yamazaki. Adapted by Stan!. After the shocking outcome of round six, the score is even at three wins each! The gods are outraged and determined to put humanity in its place. Hades, the King of Helheim, will take to the arena to avenge his brother Poseidon. Brunhilde, as crafty as ever, decides to match one king against another-the man who unified China and became its first emperor, Qin Shi Huang! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 184 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $14.99

Volume 15 - 1st printing. Written by Takumi Fukui and Shinya Umemura. Art and cover by Azychika. Translated by Joe Yamazaki. Adapted by Stan!. Hades may be the King of Helheim and one of the gods' most powerful champions, but his opponent in round seven, Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China, proves to be much more formidable than anyone expected! However, the human champion's sublime fighting techniques take a surprising toll on him, and victory is not guaranteed. Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 192 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 16 - 1st printing. Written by Takumi Fukui and Shinya Umemura. Art and cover by Azychika. Translated by Joe Yamazaki. Adapted by Stan!. In the mythic past, Hades saved Olympus from invasion by the Titans. His power is unquestionable-how can Qin Shi Huang even hope to defeat him? Even though terribly wounded, the first emperor of China is undaunted. With the help of Alvitr the Valkyrie and the power of Volund, Qin Shi Huang is not giving up! The gods can no longer take victory in the tournament for granted, and the champions of humanity still have to give every match everything they've got! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 200 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences Cover price $14.99.

Volume 17 - 1st printing. Written by Takumi Fukui and Shinya Umemura. Art and cover by Azychika. Translated by Joe Yamazaki. Adapted by Stan!. Humanitys greatest heroes battle the gods for the survival of the human race! Once every millennium, the gods assemble to decide if humanity is worthy of its continued existence or if it should be destroyed! When the verdict is destruction, the final battle between the gods and mortal heroes will decide the survival or extinction of the human race—a battle known as Ragnarok! Going into round eight of Ragnarok, humanity is unbelievably in the lead with four wins! The gods are outraged—how could this be happening? In order to extend that lead, Brunnhilde summons one of humanitys greatest scientists, Nikola Tesla, to bring his scientific genius into the Valhalla arena. With no more room for underestimating their opponents, the gods will be represented in the next round by the most sinister of all their fighters, Beelzebub, the Lord of the Flies, also known as...Satan. Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 192 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences Cover price $14.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Takumi Fukui and Shinya Umemura. Art and cover by Azychika. Translated by Joe Yamazaki.

Once every millennium, the gods assemble to decide if humanity is worthy of its continued existence or if it should be destroyed! When the verdict is destruction, the final battle between the gods and mortal heroes will decide the survival or extinction of the human race-a battle known as Ragnarok!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Written by Takumi Fukui and Shinya Umemura. Art and cover by Azychika. Translated by Joe Yamazaki.

The initial expectation of an easy first win for the gods in the Valhalla arena is shattered when the human hero Lü Bu proves to be a matchup for the mighty Thor (with some help from Brunhilde on the sly). With the tournament going into another round, Zeus himself decides to step into the ring. His human opponent? None other than the first man himself-Adam!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Written by Takumi Fukui and Shinya Umemura. Art and cover by Azychika. Translated by Joe Yamazaki.

With humanity already down by one loss, the second round of the Ragnarok tournament is an unbelievable contest between Zeus, the father of all the Greek gods, and Adam, the very first human being! Up against the mighty Zeus, Adam may not look like much, but he has a few tricks hidden behind his fig leaf! Can he possibly take down the boss of Mount Olympus? As the second round ends, the roaring crowd is already looking forward to the next matchup-Zeus's brother Poseidon versus one of the greatest Japanese swordsmen ever, Kojiro Sasaki!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Takumi Fukui and Shinya Umemura. Art and cover by Azychika. Translated by Joe Yamazaki.

With humanity already down by one loss, the second round of the Ragnarok tournament is an unbelievable contest between Zeus, the father of all the Greek gods, and Adam, the very first human being! Up against the mighty Zeus, Adam may not look like much, but he has a few tricks hidden behind his fig leaf! Can he possibly take down the boss of Mount Olympus? As the second round ends, the roaring crowd is already looking forward to the next matchup-Zeus's brother Poseidon versus one of the greatest Japanese swordsmen ever, Kojiro Sasaki!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

Add to cart Fine $8.30

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takahiro Yonemura. RECYCLED BRAIN delves into a world where humanity has unlocked the ability to create custom life forms, including Pegasus or Dragon. The story follows Hayate Yamano, a guide in a unique "theme park" where visitors can interact with fantastical creatures. However, the idyllic setting is shattered when a group of cultists launches a surprise attack, sparking a conflict that threatens civilization itself. As tensions rise and hidden truths come to light, Hayate finds himself at the forefront of a moral and existential crisis. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 172 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. Story and art by Hanawa Kazuichi. Hanawa's comics, while linked intimately to the very foundations of culture and education, are imbued with the reality of nonsense. - Akasegawa Genpei Breakdown Press is honoured to publish another classic of underground manga in the shape of Red Night by Hanawa Kazuichi. A wild entry into a violent world of obsession, madness and the perversity of the gods. In Hanawa's work cruelty and decadence go hand in hand, and desire is accompanied by a macabre twist. Hanawa Kazuichi is one of the true pioneers of manga - his trailblazing work in erotic grotesquerie and folk horror has made him one of Japan's most revered and imitated mangaka. Since his debut in the legendary alt manga magazine Garo in 1971, Hanawa has been skewering the morals of Japanese society through chilling tales of debauched medieval aristocracy, many of which are collected in this volume. First published in 1985, Red Night was Hanawa's breakout book in Japan. This translation of the expanded edition is his first collection in English since his 2006 manga Doing Time, about the artist's imprisonment for illegal possession of a firearm. Published by Breakdown Press. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $19.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hachijou Shin. Red Riding Hood and the Big Sad Wolf is a brand new shoujo manga that turns the beloved tale of Red Riding Hood on its head! Once upon a time there lived a kind, sensitive Wolf. He loved the warm sun, the beautiful flowers, and the song of the birds. But one day the Wolf encountered a girl in a red hood. She delighted in making the Wolf cry, and immediately fell in love with his sorrowful face. Now she brings her colorful friends to torment him every day! What is the story behind all the strange characters populating the deep dark wood, and what is a big, sad wolf to do? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.50

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hachijou Shin. Once upon a time there lived a kind, sensitive Wolf. He loved the warm sun, the beautiful flowers, and the song of the birds. But one day the Wolf encountered a girl in a red hood. She delighted in making the Wolf cry, and immediately fell in love with his sorrowful face. Now she brings her colorful friends to torment him every day! What is the story behind all the strange characters populating the deep dark wood, and what is a big, sad wolf to do. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $12.95

Add to cart Near Mint $12.95

1st printing. Story and art by Ila Nguyen-Hayama. In this manga-inspired YA graphic novel, Tokyo schoolgirl Hana Suzukis life is changed forever when she is chosen to attend Japans premier magical academy Fifteen-year-old Hana is bored by her humdrum existence in Tokyo—there must be more to life than cram school and chores. After she rescues a crow caught in a net by her house, a mysterious visitor arrives at her door, offering her the chance to enroll in the most prestigious magic academy in Japan: The Benten School of Esoterics. Hana jumps at the chance for adventure and life at Benten is everything she ever dreamed of—magic, mystical creatures, and making a new best friend in fellow new student Yoomi. But before long, Hanas dream becomes a nightmare. Something is haunting the halls, and a series of horrifying attacks leave everyone wondering: is Benten cursed? Will the legendary school have to close its doors for good? If Hana and Yoomi want to save their new home, theyll have to unravel the mystery or die trying!A magical story of friendship and new beginnings, Red Threads: A Witchs Tale is perfect for fans of Magic Fish, Beetle and the Hollowbones, and Spirited Away. Softcover, 6-in.x 9-in., 256 pages, full color. Teen+ Cover price $18.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $19.95

Add to cart Near Mint $19.95

1st printing. Story and art by Ila Nguyen-Hayama. In this manga-inspired YA graphic novel, Tokyo schoolgirl Hana Suzukis life is changed forever when she is chosen to attend Japans premier magical academy Fifteen-year-old Hana is bored by her humdrum existence in Tokyo—there must be more to life than cram school and chores. After she rescues a crow caught in a net by her house, a mysterious visitor arrives at her door, offering her the chance to enroll in the most prestigious magic academy in Japan: The Benten School of Esoterics. Hana jumps at the chance for adventure and life at Benten is everything she ever dreamed of—magic, mystical creatures, and making a new best friend in fellow new student Yoomi. But before long, Hanas dream becomes a nightmare. Something is haunting the halls, and a series of horrifying attacks leave everyone wondering: is Benten cursed? Will the legendary school have to close its doors for good? If Hana and Yoomi want to save their new home, theyll have to unravel the mystery or die trying!A magical story of friendship and new beginnings, Red Threads: A Witchs Tale is perfect for fans of Magic Fish, Beetle and the Hollowbones, and Spirited Away. Hardcover, 6-in.x 9-in., 256 pages, full color. Teen+ Cover price $26.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mina Hwang. In a city somewhere on Earth, Philar is an ordinary high school student who usually visits the local game arcade after finishing his studies. One day, however, while at the arcade, hooligans decide to cause trouble that inadvertently involves Philar. To everyone's surprise he fights back. As the rumors spread about Philar, they come to the attention of Lunarena: an assassin sent by Azlar, Prince to Aguilas, to kill the legendary "Sun", who he believes may have escaped to Earth. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 196 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.95.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mina Hwang. Sadad is a trained fighter and highly educated. After spending great amounts of time in the computer library researching the "prophecy," he meets the scholar Kasham, who will change his life forever by showing him the truth of his past... an anguishing, painful lesson. But his tears must wait, because a series of world-shattering events loom on the horizon: love, hatred, kidnapping, betrayal and the stirrings of a war that threatens to rip their homeworld, Signus, apart. Don't miss a moment of this exciting volume that finally explains the events that bring Philaro to Earth! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Ryosuke Hata. Art and cover by Manatsu Suzuki. Character Design by Yuugen and Yuu Hitaki. Translated by Andria McKnight. The 72nd Demon King, Astaroth, has been reincarnated in a strange new land with a mission to unite the world under his banner and reform its chaotic ways. As the youngest of the Demon Kings, his forces may be weaker than his rivals, but he won't hesitate to use all the means at his disposal to achieve victory. Wielding unheard-of resourcefulness and tactics, he'll reshape the fate of all who live under his reign! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $13.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Ryosuke Hata. Art and cover by Manatsu Suzuki. Character Design by Yuugen and Yuu Hitaki. Translated by Andria McKnight. With Astaroths first victory under his belt, his rank as a demon king has increased, if only a little. Now that Sabnac and his castle are no more, Astaroth immediately sets himself apart from the rest of the demon kings with his new policies. Rejecting slavery and treating all his subjects as equals—even the ones who had sworn fealty to Sabnac—are just the start. Envisioning a grand city where humans and demons alike can live together in peace, Astaroth begins to put his plans to expand his territory into motion! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $13.00.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Ryosuke Hata. Art and cover by Manatsu Suzuki. Character Design by Yuugen and Yuu Hitaki. Translated by Andria McKnight. Astaroths new life as a demon king rising up the ranks in an unfamiliar world has only just begun, yet hes already assembling quite a group of allies! With his maid, Eve, serving as his advisor, legendary swordsman Hijikata leading his forces into battle, and Jeanne dArc herself lending him her strength, its no surprise how quickly hes making a name for himself. His next step is to recruit some talented dwarves to expand his castle town, but a fearsome necromancer stands in his way! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $13.00.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Ryosuke Hata. Art and cover by Manatsu Suzuki. Character Design by Yuugen and Yuu Hitaki. Translated by Andria McKnight. Astaroths winning combination of strategy and teamwork proves fatal for yet another demon king when Eligos falls before him! While Astaroth considers how to best utilize his new land, his people celebrate the victory as their kings fearsome reputation spreads throughout the realm. Theres just one more order of business, though—summoning new allies to aid him in battle! What kind of powerful ally will join his ranks?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $13.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Ryosuke Hata. Art and cover by Manatsu Suzuki. Character Design by Yuugen and Yuu Hitaki. Translated by Andria McKnight. Astaroth has been reincarnated into a strange new land as the seventy-second Demon King with a mission from a mysterious goddess to unite the world under his banner and reform its chaotic ways. With two demon lords now crushed beneath his heel, Astaroth's power is only increasing, but he's got no time to rest on his laurels. In search of a means to bolster his army even further, he heads to an abandoned ruin, where he comes across a mysterious boy! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by Ryosuke Hata. Art and cover by Manatsu Suzuki. Character Design by Yuugen and Yuu Hitaki. Translated by Andria McKnight. In a chaotic world dominated by seventy-two Demon Kings, he was reborn as the seventy-second Demon King-Astaroth. A goddess suddenly appeared before him in his confusion, instructing him to become the Supreme Demon King and reform the world. After taking down the Demon Kings Sabnac and Eligos with the help of Eve, Hijikata Toshizou, and Jeanne d'Arc, Astaroth has set his sights on the star-shaped Demon King Decarabia. But even though Astaroth has cleverly used economics to back Decarabia into a corner, could the rival Demon King have a trick up his own sleeve? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by Ryosuke Hata. Art and cover by Manatsu Suzuki. Character Design by Yuugen and Yuu Hitaki. Translated by Andria McKnight. With Eve, Toshizou, and Jeanne by his side, brand-new Demon King Astaroth has already bested three other Demon Kings on his way to mastering and reforming the world. His next target is Zagan, a monstrous Demon King, but Zagan has a powerful hero on his side too—the son of Genghis Khan!  Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Rei Mikamoto. Terror has struck the sleepy little town of Shiraike. A serial killer stalks the streets murdering innocent girls. Twenty-nine grisly murders have been committed, with no clues to catch the killer. That is, until the town receives a strange visitor: a beautiful young woman who can raise the dead. She is Reiko the Zombie Shop, necromancer for hire. For a price, she'll wake your dead, if only to find a clue to their demise, but she's not responsible for what the dead will say or do once they awaken! Part Sixth Sense and part Evil Dead-the ultra-violent, comical, and disturbing manga Reiko the Zombie Shop has been resurrected stateside and translated into English in its original format for the first time. Don't miss the first volume of the series that took Japanese readers by the throat and made them scream for more! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Rei Mikamoto. The last time we saw Reiko, the beautiful, young necromancer, she had her head sliced off! But you can't keep a bad girl down. Our Miss Reiko has got a few friends in dark places who'll make sure she hasn't shuffled off this motal coil just yet, even if she has to borrow a body or two. Part Sixth Sense and part Evil Dead-the ultra-violent, comical, and disturbing manga Reiko the Zombie Shop has been resurrected Stateside and translated into English in its original format for the first time. Reiko the Zombie Shop will be highly appealing to fans of shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, as well as fans of horror and zombie genres! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $12.95.