Black or White GN (2021- Sublime) comic books

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Sachimo. Translated by Adrienne Beck. For these two typecast actors, love can't always be black or white. Shin is an actor whose awkward personality has gotten him typecast as the villain, whereas his secret lover Shige garners all the prime princely roles. As their careers advance, can these two endure all eyes being on them not just in public but in private too? Shin is a brand-new actor unfairly typecast as a villain, and Shige, his secret lover since college, is a rising star who often gets the role of the heartthrob good guy. With Shige's popularity on the rise and Shin's awkward personality making him resemble the villains he plays, the two can't risk being seen together for fear of tainting Shige's image. And to complicate matters further, their relationship has lacked physical intimacy since their disastrous first time together. Every good role needs its conflict, but will this couple call it a wrap when an antagonist enters the scene? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Sachimo. Translated by Adrienne Beck. Shin and Shige-actors at various stages in their careers-are secretly lovers, and to give Shin's career a chance, Shige decides to keep his distance for a bit, a decision Shin is firmly against. But Shin's newfound success is causing a different issue-their renewed intimacy has Shige feeling very possessive of him. Now that he has to share his lover with the world, will Shige's dark feelings turn him from the princely character into the villain? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Sachimo. Translated by Adrienne Beck. Up-and-coming actor Shin has become friendly with Tatara, a veteran actor he admires, which makes Shin's boyfriend Shige visibly jealous. And when Shin and Shige finally get their chance to work together, the situation only worsens. Being forced to keep his relationship a secret while on set is more than Shige can handle, so he calls Shin to his dressing room and ends up telling him that this was precisely why he didn't want them to become intimate. Unfortunately for the secret lovers, Tatara is eavesdropping and overhears it all! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Sachimo. Translated by Adrienne Beck. Shige has landed a costarring role on a TV drama with Tatara, a veteran actor who happens to know of his secret relationship with fellow actor Shin. And because of Shiges lack of confidence in his own acting skills, Tatara issues him an ultimatum—either make this role his signature performance or stop dragging Shin down and end their relationship. Shige has a hard time accepting that other men also care about Shin, but he knows he must do whatever it takes to stand by Shins side as his equal! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Sachimo. Translated by Adrienne Beck. Shige has decided to costar in a drama with Tatara, a veteran actor his boyfriend Shin adores. Tatara has made it known he thinks Shige is only going to drag Shin down as an actor. Wanting to prove him wrong, Shige puts on a performance to rival that of his far more experienced costar. Meanwhile, Shin's best friend, idol Hanasaki, reveals to the public that the two are friends and uses the opportunity as a way to pursue his own agenda! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Sachimo. Translated by Adrienne Beck. For these two typecast actors, love can't always be black or white. Shin is an actor whose awkward personality has gotten him typecast as the villain, whereas his secret lover Shige garners all the prime princely roles. As their careers advance, can these two endure all eyes being on them not just in public but in private too? Shige has decided to costar in a drama with Tatara, a veteran actor his boyfriend Shin adores. Tatara has made it known he thinks Shige is only going to drag Shin down as an actor. Wanting to prove him wrong, Shige puts on a performance to rival that of his far more experienced costar. Meanwhile, Shin's best friend, idol Hanasaki, reveals to the public that the two are friends as a way to pursue his own agenda! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Sachimo. Translated by Adrienne Beck. After asking veteran actor Tatara for advice on kissing scenes, Shin is faced with a major dilemma-how does he tell his boyfriend Shige that Tatara ended up kissing him for real? Surprisingly, Shin receives the news well...a little too well, in fact. Can Shin contain his notorious jealousy, or will his next scene with rival Tatara have sparks flying in a whole new way?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Sachimo. Translated by Adrienne Beck. When Shin attends a cast party for his latest TV show, the events of the evening get twisted into a scandal involving the leading lady. Fortunately, the matter is settled without much damage to his reputation-but not before those around Shin realize that someone is pulling the strings as a means to trap him. Just then, Shin finds out that his next gig will be his dream project...finally costarring with his boyfriend Shige! But is this dream project a little too good to be true? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Sachimo. Translated by Adrienne Beck. Shige's boss-CEO Asakusa of agency Tokyo Sky Star-unexpectedly visits the set where Shige, Shin, and Tatara are filming their next movie. And when he deliberately approaches Shin, making it clear he's there just to see him, it sets Shige, Tatara, and the others on edge. Seeing their behavior change, Shin finally figures out that something is up-and that he's been left out. But when he asks Shige about it, he's simply told "not now," leaving him with more questions than answers! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and art by Sachimo. Translated by Adrienne Beck. Shin knows that his lover, Shige, is hiding something from him, but he decides to be patient and wait for Shige to open up about it. Before he can, however, the conniving actress Fukui approaches Shin to inform him she's the niece of the CEO of Shige's talent agency and that she'd like for them to meet. Shin promptly declines, but it's not long before he finds himself questioning if he really is okay with being the only one left in the dark. Soon, the situation begins to affect his work, and it's then that CEO Asakusa pays Shin's set another visit! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Story and art by Sachimo. Translated by Adrienne Beck. Shin finally finds out the secret that Shige-and seemingly everyone around him-has been hiding from him, but only after CEO Asakusa spills the beans. Not wanting to confront Shige, Shin tries to put it out of his mind so he can focus on his new role, which finally has him working side by side with his lover, but his unnatural behavior is making it clear to those around him that he now knows the truth! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.