Black Bird GN (Viz Media) Manga comic books 2008-2010

Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Kanoko Sakurakouji. Everything changes one day when Misao is attacked by a demon. Her childhood friend Kyo suddenly returns to save her and tend to her cuts--with his tongue! It turns out Misao is the bride of prophecy, whose blood gives power to the demon clan who claims her. But most demons want to keep her power for themselves--by eating her! Now Misao is just trying to stay alive...and decide if she likes it when Kyo licks her wounds! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 194 pages, Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Kanoko Sakurakouji. Kyo, the head of the Tengu demon clan, is Misao's only chance for survival. But even though she has sweet memories of him as a childhood friend, she has trouble reconciling them with the man he has become. Despite the strange attraction she feels for Kyo, can she trust her life, let alone her heart, to a man who only cares about the promise of her blood?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 194 pages, Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Kanoko Sakurakouji. Misao is starting to trust her heart where Kyo is involved, especially after he gives her one of his primary feathers. It isn't just her first present from him, it's a magic talisman that will keep her safe when he's not nearby! Misao is elated to be able to go to school without the fear of being eaten, just like a normal teenage girl. But as her feelings for Kyo deepen, she starts to realize that as his bride she will have to leave her human life behind--including her family!! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 194 pages, Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Kanoko Sakurakouji. Despite the constant danger Misao finds herself in, she's determined to stay by Kyo's side no matter what happens. But a chance meeting with one of Kyo's best friends shows her just how hard a human-demon relationship can be. Tadanobu, heir to the Kitsune clan, gave up everything to be with his human girlfriend. But now he is being forced to take on the clan leadership and abandon his love--and it's all Kyo's fault! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Kanoko Sakurakouji. Misao thinks she's come to terms with being the bride of prophecy and dating a tengu lord. But is she ready to bear her handsome demon an heir?! Kyo's grandfather is impatient to secure the power of the prophecy and the line of succession, and he doesn't care which of his grandsons fathers Misao's baby. If Kyo doesn't act fast, he'll lose Misao and the leadership of the clan. But despite his desire for Misao, Kyo is hesitant to consummate their relationship, for that will bring about catastrophe! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

Volume 6 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Kanoko Sakurakouji. Misao and Kyo have traveled to the tengu village to end Sho's claim on the leadership of the clan once and for all. Misao knows there will be bloodshed, and things will only get worse if the battle is drawn out. But her attempt to help is thwarted by a cunning trap. Locked in with Sho with little hope of rescue, Misao has a terrible choice to make--betray Kyo or die a horrible, painful death! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.