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Includes Poster - 1st printing.

By Akira Toriyama.

Akira Toriyama (Dragon Ball) brought the world of the renowned Dragon Quest video games to life through his creative, fun and inventive design work. Thirty years of genius are on display in this stunning comprehensive hardcover collection of over 500 illustrations from the Dragon Quest video games, from Dragon Quest (originally released as Dragon Warrior in English) to Dragon Quest Heroes II.

Includes fold-out poster of the Dragon Quest timeline.

Hardcover, 240 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.99.

Does NOT Include Poster - 1st printing.

By Akira Toriyama.

Akira Toriyama (Dragon Ball) brought the world of the renowned Dragon Quest video games to life through his creative, fun and inventive design work. Thirty years of genius are on display in this stunning comprehensive hardcover collection of over 500 illustrations from the Dragon Quest video games, from Dragon Quest (originally released as Dragon Warrior in English) to Dragon Quest Heroes II.

Hardcover, 240 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Disciples of Avan I!"

Written by Riku Sanjo. Art and cover Koji Inada. Translated and Adapted by Gregory Werner.

Raised by monsters in a world scarred by battle, Dai has the heart of a hero! But it will take a grand world-spanning adventure and the help of some great friends for Dai to master the powers within him and become the hero he was always meant to be.

Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 336 pages, B&W. All Ages

Cover price $19.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Disciples of Avan II!"

Written by Riku Sanjo. Art and cover Koji Inada. Translated and Adapted by Gregory Werner.

Dai and his new companion Popp set out for Romos, but run into trouble on the way. Warrior priestess Maam offers unexpected help, and that isn't her only surprise-Maam is one of Avan's former disciples! The trio must learn to work together or face defeat at the hand of Furfang Legion commander Crocodine...

Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 336 pages, B&W. All Ages

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Disciples of Avan III!"

Written by Riku Sanjo. Art and cover Koji Inada. Translated and Adapted by Gregory Werner.

Begin the adventure of a lifetime in this classic fantasy series set in the world of the legendary Dragon Quest video games!

Raised by monsters in a battle-scarred world, Dai has the heart of a hero! He sets off on a grand journey with brave friends, traveling the world to take down the Dark Lord's minions. Along the way, Dai must awaken the hero he was meant to be and master his dormant powers.

In the Underground Palace, Hyunckel, who has a grudge against Avan, leads the Undead Legion. Dai, Popp, and Maam arrive in Papnica only to find the Undead Legion has devastated Princess Leona's homeland! Meanwhile, the Blizzblaze Legion's Flazzard schemes to gain status among his rival Dark Army commanders.

Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 344 pages, B&W. All Ages

Cover price $19.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Yuriko Nishiyama. What's a boy to do when all he wants is to sing, but he has a voice like an angry bullfrog? For Rin Amami, he chooses to dance, because if he can't make music, he can still express himself through it! At least until a chance encounter with the hottest new idol group around The Beatman! And they want Rin to...sing? Softcover, 5-in./ x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Good $2.60

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Yuriko Nishiyama. Rin and the Beatmen are signed up for a Battle of the Bands, and things heat up when The Beatmen start snatching fans and followers from their rival group The Privee. Yet, when the Privee start blocking the Beatmen from securing gigs, the boys in the band decide to hold an outdoor concert! With clouds, and crowds gathering will an act of God send them to stardom, or down the drain!?! Softcover, 5-in./ x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Yuriko Nishiyama. Things have never been worse for the Beatmen. Red Shoes is bankrupt, their boss is in jail and now the band members have to work part-time jobs just to make ends meet. When they land roles as the Voice Rangers on a new TV series, will they be seen as the next big super heroes...or just a band of stupid zeros? Softcover, 5-in./ x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Yuriko Nishiyama. The Voice Rangers are a big hit on the Internet, but when they crash a live performance for publicity, will the final curtain go down on their budding careers?!? Softcover, 5-in./ x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Yuriko Nishiyama. The Beatmen are sent back to school by their boss as part of their idol training. But even at a school for performers and superstars, you have to get good grades in math and literature! Unfortunately, after a disastrous performance on television, everyone thinks the Beatmen can't make the grade. As midterms approach quickly the Beatmen learn that studying music and studying math might just be mutually exclusive. Also when Shino's asthma suddenly kicks up, he may well decide to leave the group for good! Softcover, 5-in./ x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Yuriko Nishiyama. The Beatmen's new CD is ready for release, but S-Field refuses to make the going easy for them, and releases the new Privee single on the same day. However, the number one American band on the charts turns out to be Baby Naked, fronted by a 16-year-old Japanese singer, Seiren! It doesn't take long before the three bands collide and have to compete for a major gig. But when Rin thinks his Dragon Voice might be holding back the Beatmen, he decides to put his money where his mouth is... Softcover, 5-in./ x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Good $2.60

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Yuriko Nishiyama. The final trials to decide who will sing at Koshien begin, and the competition between the Beatment, Baby Naked and Privee is pretty intense! Just when Rin regains his courage, Toshi looks like he's going to lose his. The band that commands the attention of the fans will be crowned victor in this three-way musical duel! It's going to be a long, grueling, and brutal performance from all three bands. Softcover, 5-in./ x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Yuriko Nishiyama. The Beatmen are sweeping the competitions and the country by storm. The Beatmen realize that sticking to the script isn't always good, so they venture into unknown territory without any rehearsals. Success is pounding on their door. Rin must face his past before he can answer it! Softcover, 5-in./ x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Yuriko Nishiyama. Put a song in your heart and a spring in your step! The Beatmen need lyrics to produce a full album, and Yuhgo can't come up with any. After hearing the undisputed underground champions of sound, "Nobody Snafkin," the Beatman asks for a little writing assistance. Little do they know that "Nobody Snafkin" want to wear the celebrity crown. Will the Beatman fade away in pop music history? Softcover, 5-in./ x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Yuriko Nishiyama. The Beatmen will face off against Nobody Snafkin in a concert battle at the Twin Ring Motor Speedway! The rivalry between the two bands has really heated up, and this competition will show which band is more superior-will the Beatmen be able to come out on top or will they lose everything?! Softcover, 5-in./ x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Yuriko Nishiyama. The Beatmen have reached great heights. They've put their hard days behind them and everything is coming up roses. But even success can be too much of a good thing as Rin is wooed away from the Beatman by rival studio S-Field. S-Field has an offer that may be too good to refuse! Softcover, 5-in./ x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Meguru Hinohara. Translated by Adrienne Beck. Touch-Up Art by Annaliese "Ace" Christman.

A country sojourn turns into a forced marriage to a dragon god for troubled writer Chiharu!

Troubled writer Chiharu Izunome reluctantly returns to his rural hometown, hoping some R & R will refresh his creative juices. Instead of finding respite, he's quickly entangled by an old promise to wed a local god! Rin, the water dragon god to whom Chiharu has been betrothed, can be disarmingly friendly and charming, but inside lurks an animalistic ferocity. Can Chiharu escape Rin's protective embrace, or is his fate already written?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 194 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Meguru Hinohara. Translated by Adrienne Beck. Touch-Up Art by Annaliese "Ace" Christman. Troubled writer Chiharu Izunome is betrothed to Rin, the local water dragon god. Despite Rin's gentle demeanor, when a supernatural intruder threatens his husband-to-be, the angry deity unleashes the full might of his beastly fury, injuring Chiharu in the process! With Rin's destructive power so clearly laid out, fear displaces the fragile affection growing in Chiharu's heart. Can he truly learn to love a monster? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 194 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Shiki Mizuchi. Art and cover by Ran.

Dragonar Academy is the all-new manga series about a boy who is trying to tame an unruly - and very pretty - dragon, and is perfect for fans of magic schools, fantastical creatures, and harem comedies!

Learning to ride and tame dragons comes easy to most students at Ansarivan Dragonar Academy - except for first-year student Ash Blake, who is known by his fellow classmates as the "number one problem child." Poor Ash is the laughing stock at school because, despite his unfashionably large star-shaped brand that marks him as a future dragon master, he has nothing to show for it. His dragon has never appeared. Until now, that is. One fateful day, Ash's dragon awakes in full glory, but appears different than any dragon ever seen before - in the form of a beautiful girl! What's worse, Ash soon discovers that this new dragon has attitude to spare, as she promptly informs him that she is the master, and he, the servant. Ash's problems with dragon riding have only just begun!

Each volume is delightfully illustrated and includes color inserts.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Written by Shiki Mizuchi. Art and cover by Ran.

Dragons were never this sexy!

For fans of magic schools, fantastical creatures, and harem comedies comes Dragonar Academy, an all-new manga series about a boy who is trying to tame an unruly - and very pretty - dragon. Learning to ride and tame dragons comes easy to most students at Ansarivan Dragonar Academy - except for first-year student Ash Blake, who is known by his fellow classmates as the "number one problem child." Poor Ash is the laughing stock at school because, despite his unfashionably large star-shaped brand that marks him as a future dragon master, he has nothing to show for it. His dragon has never appeared. Until now, that is. One fateful day, Ash's dragon awakes in full glory, but appears different than any dragon ever seen before-in the form of a beautiful girl! What's worse, Ash soon discovers that this new dragon has attitude to spare, as she promptly informs him that she is the master, and he, the servant. Ash's problems with dragon riding have only just begun! Dragonar Academy, which originated as a popular light novel series in Japan, is a growing franchise that is sure to appeal to fans of comedic fantasies like Zero's Familiar and The Sacred Blacksmith.

Each volume is delightfully illustrated and includes color inserts.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Written by Shiki Mizuchi. Art and cover by Ran.

Dragons were never this sexy!

Learning to ride and tame dragons comes easy to most students at Ansarivan Dragonar Academy - except for first-year student Ash Blake. Poor Ash is the laughingstock at school because, despite his unfashionably large star-shaped brand that marks him as a future dragon master, he has nothing to show for it. His dragon has never appeared. Until now, that is. One fateful day, Ash's dragon awakes in full glory, but appears different than any dragon ever seen before - in the form of a beautiful girl!

What's worse, Ash soon discovers that this new dragon has attitude to spare, as she promptly informs him that she is the master, and he, the servant. Ash's problems with dragon riding have only just begun!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Shiki Mizuchi. Art and cover by Ran.

The dragon-riding saga continues!

Learning to ride and tame dragons comes easy to most students at Ansarivan Dragonar Academy - except for first-year student Ash Blake. Poor Ash is the laughingstock at school because, despite his unfashionably large star-shaped brand that marks him as a future dragon master, he has nothing to show for it. His dragon has never appeared. Until now, that is.

One fateful day, Ash's dragon awakes in full glory, but appears different than any dragon ever seen before - in the form of a beautiful girl! What's worse, Ash soon discovers that this new dragon has attitude to spare, as she promptly informs him that she is the master, and he, the servant!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Shiki Mizuchi. Art and cover by Ran.

The New York Times-bestseller dragon-riding saga continues!

Learning to ride and tame dragons comes easy to most students at Ansarivan Dragonar Academy - except for first-year student Ash Blake, who is known by his fellow classmates as the "number one problem child." Poor Ash is the laughingstock at school because he has nothing to show for it.

His dragon has never appeared. Until now, that is. One fateful day, Ash's dragon awakes in full glory, but appears different than any dragon ever seen before-in the form of a beautiful girl! What's worse, Ash soon discovers that this new dragon has attitude to spare, as she promptly informs him that she is the master, and he, the servant!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.30

Volume 6 - 1st printing.

Written by Shiki Mizuchi. Art and cover by Ran.

The New York Times-bestseller about dragon riders continues!

Learning to ride and tame dragons comes easy to most students at Ansarivan Dragonar Academy - except for first-year student Ash Blake, who is known by his fellow classmates as the "number one problem child." Poor Ash is the laughingstock at school because, despite his unfashionably large star-shaped brand that marks him as a future dragon master, he has nothing to show for it.

One fateful day, Ash's dragon awakes in full glory, but appears different than any dragon ever seen before - in the form of a beautiful girl!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing.

Written by Shiki Mizuchi. Art and cover by Ran.

Learning to ride and tame dragons comes easy to most students at Ansarivan Dragonar Academy - except for first-year student Ash Blake.

Ash is the laughingstock at school because, despite his unfashionably large star-shaped brand that marks him as a future dragon master, he has nothing to show for it. His dragon has never appeared. Until now, that is. Ash's dragon awakes in full glory, but appears different than any dragon ever seen before - in the form of a beautiful girl!

What's worse, Ash soon discovers that this new dragon has attitude to spare, as she promptly informs him that she is the master, and he, the servant.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Written by Shiki Mizuchi. Art and cover by Ran.

Learning to ride and tame dragons comes easy to most students at Ansarivan Dragonar Academy - except for first-year student Ash Blake.

Poor Ash is the laughingstock at school because, despite his unfashionably large star-shaped brand that marks him as a future dragon master, he has nothing to show for it. His dragon has never appeared. Until now, that is. One fateful day, Ash's dragon awakes in full glory, but appears different than any dragon ever seen before - in the form of a beautiful girl!

What's worse, Ash soon discovers that this new dragon has attitude to spare, as she promptly informs him that she is the master, and he, the servant!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Written by Shiki Mizuchi. Art and cover by Ran.

Learning to ride and tame dragons comes easy to most students at Ansarivan Dragonar Academy, except for first-year student Ash Blake.

Despite his unfashionably large star-shaped brand that marks him as a future dragon master, he has nothing to show for it. His dragon has never appeared. One fateful day, Ash's dragon awakes in full glory, but appears different than any dragon ever seen before - in the form of a beautiful girl!

What's worse, Ash soon discovers that this new dragon has attitude to spare, as she promptly informs him that she is the master, and he, the servant.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Very Good $5.20

Volume 10 - 1st printing.

Written by Shiki Mizuchi. Art and cover by Ran.

Learning to ride and tame dragons comes easy to most students at Ansarivan Dragonar Academy, except for first-year student Ash Blake.

Poor Ash is the laughingstock at school because he has nothing to show for it. His dragon has never appeared. Until now, that is. One fateful day, Ash's dragon awakes in full glory but appears different than any dragon ever seen before - in the form of a beautiful girl!

What's worse, Ash soon discovers that this new dragon has attitude to spare, as she promptly informs him that she is the master, and he, the servant. Ash's problems with dragon riding have only just begun.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing.

Written by Shiki Mizuchi. Art and cover by Ran.

Learning to ride and tame dragons comes easy to most students at Ansarivan Dragonar Academy, except for first-year student Ash Blake.

Poor Ash is the laughingstock at school because, despite his unfashionably large star-shaped brand that marks him as a future dragon master, he has nothing to show for it. His dragon has never appeared. Until now, that is. One fateful day, Ash's dragon awakes in full glory but appears different than any dragon ever seen before - in the form of a beautiful girl!

What's worse, Ash soon discovers that this new dragon has attitude to spare, as she promptly informs him that she is the master, and he, the servant!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Written by Shiki Mizuchi. Art and cover by Ran.

Learning to ride and tame dragons comes easy to most students at Ansarivan Dragonar Academy, except for first-year student Ash Blake.

Poor Ash is the laughingstock at school because, despite his unfashionably large star-shaped brand that marks him as a future dragon master, he has nothing to show for it. His dragon has never appeared. Until now. One fateful day, Ash's dragon awakes in full glory but appears different than any dragon ever seen before - in the form of a beautiful girl!

What's worse, Ash soon discovers that this new dragon has attitude to spare, as she promptly informs him that she is the master, and he, the servant. Ash's problems with dragon riding have only just begun.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 13 - 1st printing.

Written by Shiki Mizuchi. Art and cover by Ran.

Learning to ride and tame dragons comes easy to most students at Ansarivan Dragonar Academy - except for first-year student Ash Blake, whose dragon has never appeared. Until now, that is.

One fateful day, Ash's dragon awakes in full glory but appears different than any dragon ever seen before-in the form of a beautiful girl!

What's worse, Ash soon discovers that this new dragon has attitude to spare, as she promptly informs him that she is the master, and he, the servant. Ash's problems with dragon riding have only just begun.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tsuyoshi Watanabe. After being diagnosed with a disease that makes sexual arousal fatal and undergoing ten years of self-control training, Rintaro's about to face his ultimate test - an all-girls school. Rintaro's got a problem: Sexual arousal can be deadly for him. This is terribly inconvenient when he's admitted to a former girls' academy where 99 percent of the student body is female! And worse, school supremacy is constantly being fought over in a conflict centering around three powerful girls - the Dragons! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.00.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Tsuyoshi Watanabe. After being diagnosed with a disease that makes sexual arousal fatal and undergoing ten years of self-control training, Rintaro's about to face his ultimate test - an all-girls school. Rintaro's got a problem: Sexual arousal can be deadly for him. This is terribly inconvenient when he's admitted to a former girls' academy where 99 percent of the student body is female! And worse, school supremacy is constantly being fought over in a conflict centering around three powerful girls - the Dragons! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tsuyoshi Watanabe. After being diagnosed with a disease that makes sexual arousal fatal, and undergoing ten years of self-control training, Rintaro's about to face his ultimate test - an all girls' school. If Rintaro succumbs to eye candy, he could die. So, naturally, he suddenly finds himself in the company of the strongest tiger that can hold her own against the Dragons. Then the Dragon of Storming Jade Rino appears, and it seems like these two share a deep, dark past! It's a girl-ridden panic with no sign of escape! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.00.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tsuyoshi Watanabe. It's time for the Cordial Competition, in which the winner gets to make any one school rule that they wish. The challenge is a dance-off, and Rintaro finds himself paired with one of the three dragons - Kyoka! But the challenge of undergoing special training with the highly exposed Kyoka in her enormous estate is something else altogether! What maladies, misconceptions, and mishaps await? Will it be a never-ending survival dance in an overexposed hell? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.00.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tsuyoshi Watanabe. IA swimsuit thief strikes! But when Rintaro searches for the culprit, he accidentally accuses a legendary dragon: the Dragon of Severe Waves Ren - who is also the Dragon of Storming Jade Rino's older sister! While conducting her own investigation, Keiko is attacked by a mysterious black beast! Now there's a black shadow enveloping the school! Oh boy, the culprit this time around is seriously tough. This looks like a job for Furuhata...er, that is, Rintaro Tachibana! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tsuyoshi Watanabe. After being diagnosed with a disease that makes sexual arousal fatal, and undergoing ten years of self-control training, Rintaro's about to face his ultimate test - an all girls' school. Having somehow survived his first semester, Rintaro returns home to enjoy a peaceful summer break. Except Ayane and Rurina decide to tag along, just in time for the annoying opening of the summer festival! But somehow, two people with knowledge of Ayane's past show up! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tsuyoshi Watanabe. Who will be on top? The second semester's begun for Rintaro, who soon discovers a dragon statue in his locker, and anyone who possesses it will rule the school! Caught in the middle of the battle between the dangerous girls of Nangokuren High School, Rintaro can't forget the most important thing - to him, their knockout bodies are literally lethal! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.00.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tsuyoshi Watanabe. After being diagnosed with a disease that makes sexual arousal fatal, and undergoing ten years of self-control training, Rintaro's about to face his ultimate test - an all girls' school. Rintaro declares that he's going to become one of the Dragons of Nangokuren High School, and to gain support he's running for student council president! His opponent isn't to be underestimated, however. Blond beauty Emma is practically treated like an idol, and her popularity might prove too big a hurdle for Rintaro! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.00.