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Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Mi-Kyung Yun. Humor, drama, and a bit of horror combine, as human bride Soah tries to uncover the truth behind her strange husband's predicament and his previous wife's early, brutal demise. While Huye distracts her with flirtations and the dreadful goddess Murah becomes increasingly jealous, strong-willed Soah is determined to find out why her powerful, moody husband is cursed to live in the form of a little boy during the day, returning to his true, adult body at night. Soah's inner strength and determination saved her village from drought and famine in previous volumes -- now she must pit her guts and guile against the unpredictable elemental gods in order to find happiness in the new world she's trapped in. Bride of the Water God, with its enchanting, romantic storyline and elaborate, breathtaking artwork, was the top-selling shojo manhwa in Korea in 2006. Fans familiar with Korean publications will be pleased to note that Dark Horse's editions are the same A5 trim size as the originals and reproduce four pages per volume in lavish full color. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mi-Kyung Yun. Gods and mortals alike are in love with Soah! Driven from her husband Habaek's magical kingdom, Soah's life back on Earth has been pretty miserable so far, despite her many admirers. With Habaek's mother and some of his supposed friends conspiring against him, will the cursed Water God finally come to his senses and rescue Soah? Humor, drama, and a bit of horror combine in this story, as Soah tries to uncover the truth behind her strange husband's curse and his previous wife's early, brutal demise. Complicating everything, Habaek -- her powerful, moody husband -- must live in the form of a little boy during the day, returning to his true adult body at night. Bride of the Water God, with its enchanting, romantic storyline and elaborate, breathtaking artwork, was the top-selling shojo manhwa in Korea in 2006. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mi-Kyung Yun. With a jealous admirer and a bitter, powerful mother plotting behind his back, Habaek's controversial decision to return Soah to his magical kingdom has the elemental gods and goddesses in an uproar. Habaek, the moody water god who rescued Soah's village from famine and drought, is also dealing with a curse that turns him into a child during the day and reverts him to his true adult form at night. While some of the inhabitants of his domain are friendly to his human bride-and some are a bit too friendly-Habaek has kept his curse secret from Soah, who's become completely confused by all the attention and resentment her presence brings! When night falls, Habaek pretends to be the aloof, handsome god Mui, whose irresistible charisma and flirtations with Soah have her thinking that she's about ready to cheat on her immature spouse. It may be about time for Habaek/Mui to come clean! And who's really responsible for the death of his previous human bride? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mi-Kyung Yun. At the start of this series, Soah was willing to sacrifice her life to the feared god Habaek to save her drought-stricken village on Earth. However, she wasn't killed by the powerful Water God-she was rescued and taken to the magical kingdom of Suguk. Once there, she met moody gods of the elements and a mysterious husband who took her as his bride but then spurned her. While Habaek yearns to treat Soah as a proper husband would, he's cursed to live in the form of a little boy during the day, only reverting to his true adult self at night. Trying to keep this strange secret from Soah, he hides behind the fake identity of "Mui" at night, when he competes with other unusual gods for her attention. Will this be the volume in which the Water God finally spills the truth to Soah-or will other conspiring, jealous gods succeed in driving a permanent wedge between him and his human bride? Cursed and pursued by an unknown, shape-shifting tormentor, Habaek is also led to believe that his previous human bride is still alive! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mi-Kyung Yun. Soah, our heroine, is saved from a strange, sacrificial ritual by Habaek, the young Water God. While Soah has come to appreciate the Water God and his kingdom, the heavenly Suguk, she's also fallen in love with a mysterious man named Mui. What she doesn't know is that Habaek is Mui-he's been cursed to appear as a little boy during the day while he lives in his true adult form at night! Will Soah discover that she's torn between two versions of the same person, or will other sinister forces drive them apart? Soah and Habaek try to overcome a kidnapping, memory loss, pride, conflicting passions, and an array of devious interlopers on their paths to true love! Bride of the Water God is a best-selling series in Korea and has been adapted into a television series. Mi-Kyung Yun received a Korean Best New Artist award in 2004. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mi-Kyung Yun. Ambiguous loyalties, vengeful old flames, and the schemes of jealous gods fill Bride of the Water God Volume 8 with heartbreak and intrigue! After Soah is kidnapped from the magical land of Suguk, Habaek-the cursed, lovelorn Water God-is forced to reconcile long-suppressed feelings for Nakbin, his dead bride, with strong, new yearnings for Soah. While some gods sought to charm and win over the human Soah, the current emperor of the gods wants to charm Habaek in order to confuse and entrap the elemental deity. Using shape-shifting ploys and magical charms, the emperor convinces Habaek that Nakbin is still alive and deserving of his full devotion. Will Habaek be able to see through the emperor's cruel and creepy deceptions before Soah is lost to him forever? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mi-Kyung Yun. Deceived by a shape shifter, brainwashed by his fellow gods, and a victim of the emperor's schemes, Habaek is a cursed and deeply confused water god! Still yearning for Soah, his human bride, Habaek reveals that his memories have been restored and that he's now ready to uncover the truth about his half-human former bride, Nakbin-but Nakbin's ghost will not be laid to rest easily! And Habaek has a certain curse to contend with . . . Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mi-Kyung Yun. Mura-the goddess who's been trying to separate Habaek and his human bride Soah-forces Habaek into a showdown on Cheong-Yo Mountain, where she's most powerful. As a civil war erupts in the realms of the gods, the Emperor puts his own devious plan in motion to hurt Habaek and those he loves! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 164 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 14 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mi-Kyung Yun. A bitter goddess tempts Mui to abandon his godhood and spend a short but happy life with Soah as a human! But a goddess's gift is never without conditions! Mi-Kyung Yun delivers another sumptuous installment of the hit manhwa series, filled with romance and intrigue and steeped in Korean mythology Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 164 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 15 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mi-Kyung Yun. Mui and Soah's attempts to live happily in the human world are complicated by Soah's former fiancé and his sister-who quickly falls in love with the powerless Mui and vows to steal him from Soah! What's worse, Mui's curse makes him revert to his childlike form whenever Soah is near! Best-selling series in the United States and Korea! Two pages of sumptuous color artwork in this volume! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: "In its best moments, Mi-Kyung Yun's story reads like an honest-to-goodness fairy tale." - Manga Critic Cover price $9.99.

Volume 16 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mi-Kyung Yun. Life as a mortal is horrifying and hazardous for the former water god Habaek! He's been cursed by a jealous goddess-and his vengeful, misguided mother seeks to kill his human bride! Writer/artist Mi-Kyung Yun spins a high-stakes celestial drama full of secret plots and painful, impossible choices. Best-selling series in the United States and Korea! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: "Gorgeous, romantic art and a compelling, fantasy-laced setting." - Anime News Network Cover price $9.99.

Volume 17 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mi-Kyung Yun. With jealous schemers in both the realm of the gods and on earth working against them, former water god Habaek and his human lover Soah will not only have to fight to stay together-but to stay alive as well! Korean creator Mi-Kyung Yun's high-stakes celestial drama reaches another dramatic turning point! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kaoru Mori. Translated by William Flanagan.

In the 19th-century, Amira is twenty years old when she marries her husband, a boy named Karluk from a neighboring village. Adjusting to life in a new household can be trying for any young bride, but Amira's husband is eight years her junior! Amira was a strong, sophisticated hunter and horsewoman in her village, but though their villages were next to each other, their customs are very different. As Amira introduces Karluk to the foods and pastimes that were popular among her comrades back home, the warmth she feels for her young husband grows.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Ages 16 and Up

Cover price $16.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kaoru Mori. Translated by William Flanagan.

Mr. Smith leaves the Eihon family to continue his research in a distant town. There, he meets a young widow names Tarasu who offers to let the Englishman stay with her small family. But Smith is not met with the same hospitality he enjoyed at the Eihons' home, and the suspicions of Tarasu's uncle soon land Smith in prison. Far from his friends and even farther from home, Smith's outlook seems grim.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 176 pages, B&W. Ages 16 and Up

Cover price $16.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kaoru Mori. Translated by William Flanagan.

As he journeys to India, Mr. Smith is snapped out of his melancholic reverie by a tumble from his camel into a river and by the pair of identical twin girls who dive in to pull him out. Leili and Laila have reached marrying age, but their minds are more on mischief than romance. Meanwhile, back in the Eihons' village, Pariya has finally caught the interest of a suitor. But now that the moment has finally arrived, will Pariya's outspoken personality draw him in or drive him away?

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 208 pages, B&W. Ages 16 and Up

Cover price $16.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kaoru Mori. Translated by William Flanagan.

At long last, Laila and Leily's wedding day has arrived. But the marriage ceremony may be even more taxing than their search for a pair of grooms! Sitting still and silent as their guests celebrate and eat is a trial that will push the girls' patience to its limit, not to mention that of their new husbands! As the twins finally make their vows and commit themselves to their husbands, the gravity of the moment finally sets in. Though Laila and Leily have dreamed of marriage for years, only now do they realize that everything in their lives is about to change.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Ages 16 and Up

Cover price $17.00.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kaoru Mori. Translated by William Flanagan.

In the year since his marriage, Karluk has grown a good deal, but Amir can't help but feel overprotective of her much younger husband. Karluk wants nothing more than to prove that he can be a strong and competent man - and he may soon have the opportunity to prove just that. Desperate for land to feed their flocks, Amir's former tribe prepares to attack the village with a fearsome arsenal of cannons and guns provided by their new allies. This time the Halgals are not interested in capturing Amir - no one is safe from their terrible assault!

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 208 pages, B&W. Ages 16 and Up

Cover price $17.00.

Volume 7 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kaoru Mori. Translated by William Flanagan.

A slice-of-life tale about a twenty-year old bride who marries a twelve-year old boy in 19th-century Asia. As Mr. Smith continues his journey to India, he is welcomed into the home of a wealthy tradesman and his wife, Anis. Custom dictates that, as a woman, Anis is not permitted to meet their visitor face-to-face, but even so, she counts herself blessed to live in such a beautiful estate and be married to a man who devotes himself solely to her. Still, one cannot help but long for the companionship of another person when one's closest friend is a reluctant Persian cat. In her loneliness, Anis visits the public bath house and discovers a place where she feels immediately free among her fellow sisters.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 208 pages, B&W. Ages 16 and Up

Cover price $17.00.

Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kaoru Mori. Translated by William Flanagan.

As Anis and Sherine settle into a new life built on love and friendship, tragedy and destruction have thrown the Eihons' village into turmoil. Conflict with neighboring tribes has taken its toll, leaving Pariya's family home in ruins. Though no one was hurt, little survived the assault, including the fabrics meant for Pariya's dowry. Despite her anxieties, staying with the Eihons during the reconstruction gives Pariya the opportunity to learn from Amir and her family and build up her self-confidence as she prepares for a hopeful future.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Ages 16 and Up

Cover price $17.00.

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kaoru Mori. Translated by William Flanagan.

Acclaimed creator Kaoru Mori's tale of life on the 19th-century Silk Road continues. Pariya's budding romance with Umar is off to a rough start due to her brash personality and lack of confidence. But if she can't figure out how to say what she wants with words, then perhaps the old adage is true, that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach! Crafted in painstaking detail, Ms. Mori's pen breathes life into the scenery and architecture of the period in this heart-warming, slice-of-life tale that is at once wholly exotic, yet familiar and accessible through the everyday lives of the characters she has created.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Ages 16 and Up

Cover price $17.00.

Volume 10 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kaoru Mori. Translated by William Flanagan.

Karluk has left home to become a man! For four months, he's off to learn falconry from Amir's brothers, living with them at their winter camp. As his training commences, what will Karluk learn about himself, and Amir, in the process? Crafted in painstaking detail, Ms. Mori's pen breathes life into the scenery and architecture of the period in this heart-warming, slice-of-life tale that is at once wholly exotic, yet familiar and accessible through the everyday lives of the characters she has created.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 228 pages, B&W. Ages 16 and Up

Cover price $17.00.

Volume 10 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Kaoru Mori. Translated by William Flanagan.

Karluk has left home to become a man! For four months, he's off to learn falconry from Amir's brothers, living with them at their winter camp. As his training commences, what will Karluk learn about himself, and Amir, in the process? Crafted in painstaking detail, Ms. Mori's pen breathes life into the scenery and architecture of the period in this heart-warming, slice-of-life tale that is at once wholly exotic, yet familiar and accessible through the everyday lives of the characters she has created.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 228 pages, B&W. Ages 16 and Up

Cover price $17.00.

Volume 11 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kaoru Mori. Translated by William Flanagan.

Having reached his destination in Ankara, Smith is not only reunited with his old friend, but also Talas, the woman he briefly stayed with on his journey. An agreement was made, and now Smith must travel back to Amir and Karluk with his new companions and newly acquired camera. However, the roads back are perilous as war approaches...

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Ages 16 and Up

Cover price $17.00.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kaoru Mori. Translated by William Flanagan.

Mr. Smith and his companions begin their journey back, returning the way they came, but with a treasured new addition - or two. Camera in hand, each stop provides new subjects to photograph and cherish, but they must be careful to avoid the moving Russian troops and whispered talk of war...

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Ages 16 and Up

Cover price $17.00.

Volume 13 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kaoru Mori. Translated by William Flanagan.

With a camera in hand, Mr. Smith and his entourage finally arrive at a fishing village by the Aral Sea. Upon arrival, they find the dark-skinned twins, Laila and Leily—to their great surprise! To celebrate their nostalgic reunion, the twins and their new husbands host a delectable banquet!

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 184 pages, B&W. Ages 16 and Up

Cover price $17.00.

Volume 14 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kaoru Mori. Translated by William Flanagan. The Halgals enter talks of marriage with another clan, but first, Azel and the other men must be tested to see if they are worthy. They face off against their prospective brides in a horse-riding competition, and whoever retrieves an arrow and makes it to the finish line first will hold the future of both clans in their hands! Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 208 pages, B&W. Ages 16 and Up Cover price $17.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Kurumada. Young man meets giant robot in the tradition of Gundam and Macross! Kotaro Takamiya creates a robot with an extremely powerful A.I. and is taken captive by the Machine Empire. In order to save him, his brother Teppei must awaken the legendary B'tX. Together they battle their way into the Machine Empire to rescue Kotaro against impossible odds! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Kurumada. Continuing his quest to rescue his brother, Teppei and X come face to face with one of the Machine Empire's Four Spirit Generals. Teppei and X don't stand a chance against him, as X has been unable to reach full power. Meanwhile, Kotaro is faced with destruction that will be wrought by the B't Raphaello if he does not join the Machine Empire and help them stop him! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Kurumada. Teppei and X have faced many dangers and fought many foes in their journey to rescue Teppei's brother. Now, they must tackle their toughest opponent yet-each other! Caught in Camilla's illusion, the duo must battle to the death in this action-packed volume of B'TX. With friends like these, who needs enemies!?! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Kurumada. Teppei continues his battle with the Shinigami and is nearly defeated. Even worse, Teppei's pride is shattered when Foh tells him that his skills are inferior and that he will die in due time unless he improves them. Meanwhile, Kotaro has incurred the wrath of Misha, has been thrust into Under Hell, from whence no man returns! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Kurumada. Bouncing Back from a B'T-ing! Teppei and X have been on the receiving end of a few good beatings, but they have never been out for the count. Fully healed, repaired, and working as a team, they're out to prove that two heads are better then one. But will that be enough when they come face to face with their next opponent, a hydra-like B'T with nine heads?! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Kurumada. Will the B'T go on? Teppei and X are caught between a rock and a hard place when they face Misurimu and the stone-eyed gaze of his menacing B'T. The situation becomes grave when the daring duo are turned into sand! Will a ray of hope shine on our heroes before they're washed away for all eternity? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Kurumada. As the traveling trio of Hokuto, Teppei and Foh come face-to-face with the army of Quatro, Foh orders his companions to the next point while he deals with this current opponent. Although Hokuto and Teppei agree to Foh's request, Teppei soon learns that Quatro and Foh used to be best buds - what will happen when these friends fight? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Kurumada. When former friends lock in mortal combat, it's do or die for Foh and Quatro! Battered and bruised from Quatro's attack, Foh may not be able to last much longer. When he receives a call from Teppei admitting that he has some sins to confess, Foh decides to risk everything on one final move. All the while Teppei is having his own troubles as he faces off with the nightmarish Meimu! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Kurumada. Teppei doesn't know what to do when Meimu appears and sends him into a deep sleep. In this dream world Teppei sees Kotaro chopping the heads off of young women. When Teppei tries to stop him he is stabbed in the chest by the sword. Hokuto has been monitoring Teppei's vital signs and sees that his heart has stopped. If Teppei can't find a way out of this nightmare he'll face the eternal slumber! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Kurumada. Could this be the end for Karen? The battle continues in mid-air while back in prison, Kotaro is rounding up the others to plot an escape from Raphaello, but how? Teppei and Foh come upon their 10th Point in the Area, Serome. Something is not right...something has changed them and it definitely isn't for the better! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Kurumada. As Teppei, Foh and Hokuto attack one another under Salome's mind control, we get a glimpse into the Dancing Princess' devastating childhood. But while our heroes duke it out, another adversary appears on the scene: Juggler, whose kill total is climbing, and whose bloodthirsty eyes are on Teppei and company! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Kurumada. B'T 'em at the their own game! New foes are on the horizon-Sapphire makes a glittering trophy of everyone, while Raphaello undergoes a mysterious transformation. Will Raphaello finally become unstoppable? Who will survive this round to make it to the next point?! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Kurumada. Time is running short for Teppei and Foh. Hokuto has ten minutes to outsmart the genius Dr. Poe in a battle of wits and save his friends from the Cosmic Cube before they are banished to an alternate dimension. Matters grow worse when Max is assaulted by a computer virus that threatens to delete all his programming! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 15 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Kurumada. Foh helps Gai remember his mother just before Gai dies... Wishing everyone would realize that love is the first and ultimate truth, Misha tries to get Nasha to be reborn into a new healthy body, but she refuses and we learn that Misha lost his kind heart. But as heavy as that is, it may be the least of their worries, as Karen is going to have to save her sister and Foh's orphans from rogue Ryucon soldiers!! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 15 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Kurumada. Foh helps Gai remember his mother just before Gai dies... Wishing everyone would realize that love is the first and ultimate truth, Misha tries to get Nasha to be reborn into a new healthy body, but she refuses and we learn that Misha lost his kind heart. But as heavy as that is, it may be the least of their worries, as Karen is going to have to save her sister and Foh's orphans from rogue Ryucon soldiers!! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 16 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Kurumada. Teppei and Kotaro are reunited and fight together against the seemingly invincible Raphaello. We learn why Misha and Nasha are aiding the Machine Emperor just before they give their lives to aid the brothers. The Machine Emperor is eventually defeated, but no one has the energy left to safely return to Earth, but B'tx sacrifices himself to make sure the brothers get back safely!! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

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1st printing. Collects Bubblegum Crisis: Grand Mal (1994) #1-4.

Story and art by Adam Warren.

The Great Kanto earthquake left scars on the city that can't be hidden underneath the new veneer of urban repair. Even as the glorious Genom tower rises higher, in its shadow creeps a new wave of crime.

Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd or later printings. "Kapilavastu!" Story and art by Osamu Tezuka. Japanese comics godfather Osamu Tezuka tells the story of Buddha's life like it's never been told before. Entertaining, visually spectacular, and warm, Buddha is the ultimate example of Tezuka's storytelling genius and artistic mastery. The progenitor of manga as we know it, and the inspiration for countless artists, Osamu Tezuka continues to elicit the deepest awe with his sweeping grasp of the human condition. This life of Buddha is one that all persuasions can enjoy. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 400 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $14.95.

Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. "The Forest of Uruvela!" Story and art by Osamu Tezuka. Japanese comics godfather Osamu Tezuka tells the story of Buddha's life like it's never been told before. Entertaining, visually spectacular, and warm, Buddha is the ultimate example of Tezuka's artistic mastery. His consummate skills blossom fully in this epic presentation of Siddhartha's life and times. This masterpiece is one that all ages and persuasions can enjoy. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 376 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $14.95.

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Volume 5 - 2nd or later printings. "Deer Park!" Story and art by Osamu Tezuka. Comics godfather Osamu Tezuka tells the story of Buddha's life as it's never been told before. "Osamu Tezuka invented a whole new grammar of comics storytelling and his place in the history of Japanese comis is about as central as Siddhartha's place in the history of Buddhism." - Art Spiegelman, author of Maus. Osamu Tezuka (1928 - 1989), author of Astro Boy, reigns as the undisputed king of Japanese manga comics. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 350 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $14.95.