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Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman.

While waiting to be rescued, Princess Syalis is so bored out of her mind that she just wants to sleep away the time. But the Demon Castle is terrifying...ly uncomfortable! What's a princess to do to catch some Zzz's other than fashion a pillow out of her captors and make an air mattress from a sacred shield? Unfortunately, her many schemes can only try the patience of the Demon King and his put-upon minions for so long...right?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. For teen audiences

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman.

While waiting to be rescued, Princess Syalis makes herself at home by commandeering a bathtub, befriending a girl demon, and participating in a castle fitness challenge. Her plots to get some shut-eye include stealing ice from Frost Demons to cool off on a hot summer night, attempting to make her own DIY waterbed, toying with magic spells, and provoking an enchanted flower into releasing a soporific. And then the nightmares begin...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. For teen audiences

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman.

Winter has come, and Princess Syalis will do anything to stay warm, including creating a DIY magical device (known as a "Ko-tatsu"), knitting woolen underwear and trying to convince the castle blacksmith to make her a window to keep out the drafts. When she accidentally dies yet again-along with Stamper Cat-curious resurrection complications ensue. Then it's Christmas and New Year's! Who will the Demon King designate as naughty or nice? And will all of the other demons let poor Syalis join in any demon games...? And now the Demon King has insomnia!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. For teen audiences

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman.

Valentine's Day arrives and Princess Syalis is hard put to get the haul of chocolate she's accustomed to receiving back home in her kingdom. Her latest plots to get a better night's rest include learning to hibernate, becoming a ghost and getting an annoying earworm out of her head. And how can she put a stop to the Teddy Demons summoning her every time they get into a kerfuffle...?

Then the princess gets kidnapped from her kidnappers!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. For teen audiences

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman.

Princess Syalis comes to the surprising conclusion that being good will earn her a good night's sleep! But none of the demons trust her sudden transformation. The princess's latest dilemmas include a growing urge to use the bathroom when it's out of order, her pet Eggplant Seal outgrowing her quarters, and growing into a giant instead of up. And then it's time for the castle's Hostage Reeducation Week... Plus, a visit to demon preschool!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. For teen audiences

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman.

Accompanied by an entourage of demon guards, Princess Syalis takes a field trip to the human world to acquire a special pillow. Then she receives several invitations from her demon captors: First, to replace the cooks who have succumbed to heat exhaustion in the Demon Castle kitchen (somebody needs to make Quilladillo's Monster Bird Egg Custard). Second, to attend a pajama party (despite being woefully ignorant of the concept). And third, to design a new area for the hero to explore (which turns out to be the exact opposite of what the demons had in mind).

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. For teen audiences

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Volume 7 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman.

Princess Syalis manages to mess up Christmas and Valentine's Day...again. Then, when Syalis and her demon captors pay a visit to her kingdom of Goodereste, a demon stands in for the princess...and winds up needing to be kidnapped herself! A common enemy forces Syalis and her archnemesis Poseidon to team up. And Syalis messes up more things, including a Demon Castle hot pot party and a Demon King educational biopic. But she still manages to find some good opportunities for relaxing naps...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. For teen audiences

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman.

Princess Syalis's luxurious lifestyle is wreaking havoc on the Demon Castle's budget! When the Demon King cuts back on expenses so that she is no longer supported in the style she is accustomed to, the princess must find other strategies to satisfy her extravagant taste. Then, when the newly hired demon staff arrive for their orientation at the Demon Castle-complete with a hot springs retreat-the current staff is loath to admit that they've lost control of their hostage. What will happen when the newbies discover that the "Scissors Demon" joining in their training is actually a terrifying, bratty human girl?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 216 pages, B&W. For teen audiences

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman.

Princess Syalis has a new admirer, and the other demons are jealous-one in particular. How far will he go to dissuade her weaselly suitor? Then summer arrives! Syalis tries to cool off by telling ghost stories to make herself shiver but instead strikes fear into her demon captors' hearts. Then the Demon Cleric botches a resurrection, accidentally merging himself with another, cuter demon. And finally it's time for the Demon Castle Super Summer Festival! Naturally Syalis enters the beauty pageant. Who will be her competition? Wait-are those demons...in drag?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. For teen audiences

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Volume 10 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman.

Celebrate New Year's, Valentine's Day and a very special pajama party at the Demon Castle with the princess and her demon friends-er, captors! Then the Five Rings athletic tournament captures the imagination of demons and human alike. it well. Also, Syalis imbibes a potion that induces her greatest fear, Demon King Twilight desperately tries to change his image and the hero Dawner adds a certain someone to his rescue party.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. For teen audiences

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Volume 11 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman.

Celebrate New Year's, Valentine's Day and a very special pajama party at the Demon Castle with the princess and her demon friends-er, captors! Then the Five Rings athletic tournament captures the imagination of demons and human alike. it well. Also, Syalis imbibes a potion that induces her greatest fear, Demon King Twilight desperately tries to change his image and the hero Dawner adds a certain someone to his rescue party.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. For teen audiences

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman.

The Demon Castle staff procure a flock of Monster Bird chicks to ensure a steady supply of eggs, but their problems only grow.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. For teen audiences

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 13 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman.

The Demon King and his troops travel to a demilitarized zone bordering the demon world and the human world for some intense physical training alongside their human counterparts. When one group mocks the other, Syalis is hell-bent on revenge! While the Demon Castle recovers from their boot camp, the princess saves the day...and wrecks it even more. Then, an integral member of the Demon Castle staff resigns and heads for home...with the rest of the demons and one human in hot pursuit!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. For teen audiences

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 14 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman.

When things seem too peaceful in the Demon Castle, the demons investigate and find the princess in a literal bind. Having stolen a gizmo to create alternate dimensions, Princess Syalis uses it to do good in the world. Just kidding! Of course she uses it for her own (and the Teddy Demons') selfish gain. Then, a lightning storm reveals one demon is (predictably) even more frightened of thunder than the princess. Quilladillo goes on vacation only to discover he has a stowaway in his trunk, but it's not the princess. Just kidding! Of course it is. And then a relative of the princess appears in the castle! What are the demon hostage takers to do...?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. For teen audiences

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Volume 15 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman.

The sun shines on the Demon Castle...but it's supposed to be perpetual night in the Demon World!

Then Zeus-Poseidon and Hades' little brother-joins the Demon Castle staff. Everyone is in awe of him except the princess, who quickly finds ways to use the most powerful of the mythological gods to help her achieve her ongoing and current personal goals of sleeping better and opening a cat cafe. Then, in a stunning reversal of fortune, an important castle inhabitant is taken hostage! Will Syalis help the rescue team's efforts or hinder them?

Plus, a very special Sleepy Princess/Doraemon crossover episode!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. For teen audiences

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Volume 16 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman.

Demon King Twilight's childhood friend Zetsuran sneaks into the castle determined to be reunited with him, but the princess keeps getting in her way. Hades wants to reconcile with his little brother Zeus, and naturally the princess gets mixed up in their business too. Meanwhile, Alazif the grimoire gets a form of hay fever that has unfortunate magical symptoms. If stepping on a butterfly in a primeval forest can drastically change the future, what impact would a princess stealing an ancient duvet ten years in the past have? Plus the princess goes on a fishing trip with the Demon King and Poseidon. What could possibly go right?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. For teen audiences

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Volume 17 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman.

The prestigious Royal Demon Academy needs to be inspected, but who is best suited for the job when former Demon King Midnight has, so to speak, shrunk from the task? Not the ones who end up going!

n metafictional rather than supernatural news, when the gang finds out an anime is being made of Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle, everyone vies for a starring role. Unfortunately, watching the show when it airs turns out to be a major challenge.

Worse, when Syalis doesn't get resurrected in a timely manner after one of her little "accidents," she turns into...Zombie Princess!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. For teen audiences

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Volume 18 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman.

When the Demon Castle collapses (unbelievably, not due to the actions of the usual suspect!), its staff and "guest" must go glamping in the surrounding environs. Rebuilding is taking too long, however, so Demon King Twilight resorts to drastic measures. Now everyone is afraid of him-except for the one resident who still sees him for who he truly is. Plus, the princess tries to unveil Fire Venom Dragon, grimoire Alazif finally finds someone to appreciate him, and the hero actually makes some progress!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. For teen audiences

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Volume 19 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman. When Teddy Demon gets into a fight with Eggplant Seal, the cuteness is un-bear-able. And then Teddy Demon gets lost and encounters the inept rescue party led by the hero Dawner. Meanwhile, Quilladillo's fitness regimen doesn't come without its drawbacks...for the princess. Plus, brothers Poseidon and Hades bond over a common weakness, Midnight finds a new prime suspect to blame for shrinking him, and Great Red Siberian sheds! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. For teen audiences Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Volume 20 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman. A leaked video from the Demon Castle embarrasses most of its occupants. Agave finally confronts her demons-or rather, the Demon King. Then, when Princess Syalis messes with a magical spinning wheel, it's Poseidon who takes the hit. To rescue the God of the Sea from the effects of the wheel, she must embark on a deep dive into the history of the spell and...her own family?! Plus, Twilight's first love revealed! Sort of. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. For teen audiences Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Volume 21 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman. The princess gets shrunk to the size of a child, and with dire consequences...instigated by her, naturally. The mystery of why the Ten Guardians only number nine individuals is investigated...with mixed results. The search for a spy in the castle ends in...confusion. But at least the story of Demon Cleric's transformation into a gentler, kinder demon is clarified. Plus, hypnosis, hot pot, and Midnight's hound! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. For teen audiences Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Volume 22 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman. The Monster Bird Egg Association's efforts to poach Cursed Musician prove short-lived as Odile's true motivations are revealed. Meanwhile, Silmoth brings some much-needed experience and dignity back to the Ten Guardians-right up until the princess enters the scene. Then, the residents of the Demon Castle discover the power of partying and Twilight is forced to decide whether a personal invitation to the Wild Avian Hotel is a deadly trap or a fun-filled opportunity. There's also puppies powering up, popularity polls, and pugnacious plants! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. For teen audiences Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Volume 23 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman. Alraune's showdown with the hero's party is brought to an explosive end by a ferocious attack of fangirlism. Poseidon throws a fit when the construction of the gate between the old and new castles is interrupted-again. Demon Cleric is most definitely not at all jealous about the princess hanging out with Hypnos. Twilight and Hades both shrink shamefully after duking it out. And, of course, the princess dies again-but this time Demon Cleric can't bring her back, demanding an impromptu trip to the Underworld and a shocking family reunion! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. For teen audiences Cover price $11.99.

Add to cart Fine $4.70

Volume 24 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman. Another milestone for the Demon Castle is (unintentionally) celebrated with surf, sand, and sun. Quilladillo discovers the hidden costs of fame, while Vampire discovers the incredible power of normalcy. A quest for a free pillow goes awry when a brief trip to the home of the Divinities results in Princess Syalis and Poseidon coming face-to-face with Somnus-the god of sleep. Plus, river races, idol groups, Angel Teddies, part-time jobs, and the Demon Castle residents like you've never seen them before! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. For teen audiences Cover price $11.99.

1st printing.

Story and art by Tadao Tsuge.

Though virtually unknown in the United States, Tadao Tsuge is one of the original masters of alternative manga, and one of the world's great artists of the down-and-out. Never before available in English, this new collection of his stories from the late 60s and the 70s depicts the lives of punks, vagrants, gangsters, and other lost souls with gritty lyricism. It is a raucous, exhilarating vision of street brawls and dive bars, shantytowns and brothels, and an unsettling portrait of postwar Japan.

Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, B&W. Cover price $22.95.

December 1999. Cyberculture, Digital Girls, Video Games, Chix Comix. In this 1 Year Anniversary special issue: Vitamin C - Get a does of this pop star's take on life; Sailor Moon Super S; Millennium Party Preview - Where to be for Y2K; Is he a keeper? When to kick him to the curb; Girls Got Game - Video Game Holiday Hit List; Inside Info on LFO, Ideal, Another Level, Jake Andrews. Cover price $4.99.

June 2000. Stories and Art by Naoko Takeuchi, Clamp, Miwa Ueda and Narumi Kakinouchi. Cool Comix for Girls. It's a brand new era for Smile magazine -- an era of fun and comics cool enough for boys, but made for girls. Smile is changing its format to be the only shojo (or girl comic) magazine on the market. Catch all the new series to join Sailor Moon Super S in this brand-new incarnation of entertainment! New manga featuring: Sailor Moon Super S (by Naoko Takeuchi); Clover (by Clamp); Peach Girl (by Miwa Ueda); and Juline (by Narumi Kakinouchi). 96 pages. Cover price $4.99.

July 2000. Stories and Art by Naoko Takeuchi, Clamp, Miwa Ueda and Narumi Kakinouchi. Cool Comix for Girls. A brand new look and a brand new attitude! New manga featuring: Sailor Moon Super S (by Naoko Takeuchi); Clover (by Clamp), a futuristic cyber fantasy; Peach Girl (by Miwa Ueda), an episodic drama of a young girl's struggle with love and identity; and Juline (by Narumi Kakinouchi), the tale of a young Kung Fu master's quest to locate disappearing soldiers in a mythical realm. Magazine, 128 pages. Cover price $4.99.

October 2000. Stories and Art by Naoko Takeuchi, Clamp, Miwa Ueda and Narumi Kakinouchi. Cool Comix for Girls. New manga featuring: Sailor Moon Super S (by Naoko Takeuchi); Clover (by Clamp); Peach Girl (by Miwa Ueda); and Juline (by Narumi Kakinouchi). Magazine, 128 pages. Cover price $4.99.

November 2000. Stories and Art by Naoko Takeuchi, Clamp, Miwa Ueda and Narumi Kakinouchi. Cool Comix for Girls. New manga featuring: Sailor Moon Super S (by Naoko Takeuchi); Clover (by Clamp); Peach Girl (by Miwa Ueda); and Juline (by Narumi Kakinouchi). Magazine, 128 pages. Cover price $4.99.

December 2000. Stories and Art by Naoko Takeuchi, Clamp, Miwa Ueda and Narumi Kakinouchi. Cool Comix for Girls. Don't miss this hot new edition of the only comic magazine for girls! New manga featuring: Sailor Moon StarS (by Naoko Takeuchi); Clover (by Clamp); Peach Girl (by Miwa Ueda); and Juline (by Narumi Kakinouchi). Magazine, 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

January 2001. Stories and Art by Naoko Takeuchi, Clamp, Miwa Ueda and Narumi Kakinouchi. Cool Comix for Girls. New manga featuring: Sailor Moon StarS (by Naoko Takeuchi); Clover (by Clamp); Peach Girl (by Miwa Ueda); and Juline (by Narumi Kakinouchi). Start off the year with a Smile! The critically acclaimed manga magazine is the first anthology of all shojo manga (girls' comics). Join Sailor Moon on her quest to save her friends from the evil Galaxia! Follow Kazuhiko and Sue on their dangerous journey to Fairy Park in the cyberpunk fairy tale Clover! Laugh and cry with Momo in her daily struggle to fit in and find love in the fan favorite Peach Girl! And experience the thrills of martial arts action from a girls' perspective in Juline! Girls' comics for a girls' world. Magazine, 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

February 2001. Stories and Art by Naoko Takeuchi, Clamp, Miwa Ueda and Narumi Kakinouchi. Chix Comix -- Don't miss the latest edition of the only comic magazine for girls! New manga featuring: Sailor Moon StarS (by Naoko Takeuchi); Clover (by Clamp); Peach Girl (by Miwa Ueda); and Juline (by Narumi Kakinouchi). Magazine, 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

March 2001. Stories and Art by Naoko Takeuchi, Clamp, Miwa Ueda and Narumi Kakinouchi. Chix Comix -- Don't miss the latest edition of the only comic magazine for girls! New manga featuring: Sailor Moon StarS (by Naoko Takeuchi); Clover (by Clamp); Peach Girl (by Miwa Ueda); and Juline (by Narumi Kakinouchi). Magazine, 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

April 2001. Stories and Art by Naoko Takeuchi, Clamp, Miwa Ueda and Narumi Kakinouchi. Chix Comix -- Don't miss the latest edition of the only comic magazine for girls! Four diverse series that will appeal to a wide variety of readers! New manga featuring: Sailor Moon StarS (by Naoko Takeuchi), an all-new story never seen on U.S. TV; Clover (by Clamp); Peach Girl (by Miwa Ueda); and Juline (by Narumi Kakinouchi). 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

May 2001. Stories and Art by Naoko Takeuchi, Clamp, Miwa Ueda and Narumi Kakinouchi. Chix Comix -- Don't miss the latest edition of the only comic magazine for girls! Four diverse series that will appeal to a wide variety of readers! New manga featuring: Sailor Moon StarS (by Naoko Takeuchi); Clover (by Clamp); Peach Girl (by Miwa Ueda); and Juline (by Narumi Kakinouchi). Cover price $4.99.

June 2001. Stories and Art by Naoko Takeuchi, Clamp, Miwa Ueda and Narumi Kakinouchi. Chix Comix -- Don't miss the latest edition of the only comic magazine for girls! Four diverse series that will appeal to a wide variety of readers! This issue: Sailor Moon StarS (by Naoko Takeuchi): Sailor Moon is running out of time! As Galaxia adds more Sailor crystals to her collection, she comes close to the most precious one of all -- Sailor Moon's Life crystal; Clover (by Clamp): Surrounded by the Azaiean army, Kazuhiko is determined to give up his own life to protect Sue, the Four-leaf Clover. Regretting having ever left the cage, Sue has to watch a wounded Kazuhiko battle and suffer; Peach Girl (by Miwa Ueda): Momo has finally had the chance to talk to Toji alone -- will he believe her instead of Sae? It sure doesn't look that way when Momo catches Toji kissing the backstabbing Sae; and Juline (by Narumi Kakinouchi): Suspecting her father is one of the Four Guardians of the Black Pearl temple, Juline plans to break into the temple and find out the truth. But her plans are interrupted when Madam Black Pearl sends three Guardians to capture her, Bakuya and Seika! Cover price $4.99.

July 2001. Stories and Art by Naoko Takeuchi, Clamp, Miwa Ueda and Narumi Kakinouchi. Chix Comix -- Don't miss the latest edition of the only comic magazine for girls! Four diverse series that will appeal to a wide variety of readers! New manga featuring: Sailor Moon StarS (by Naoko Takeuchi); Clover (by Clamp); Peach Girl (by Miwa Ueda); and Juline (by Narumi Kakinouchi). Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

August 2001. Stories and Art by Naoko Takeuchi, Miwa Ueda and Narumi Kakinouchi. Chix Comix -- Don't miss the latest edition of the only comic magazine for girls! New manga featuring: Sailor Moon StarS (by Naoko Takeuchi); Peach Girl (by Miwa Ueda); and Juline (by Narumi Kakinouchi). Cover price $4.99.

September 2001. Stories and Art by Naoko Takeuchi, Miwa Ueda and Narumi Kakinouchi. Chix Comix -- Don't miss the latest edition of the only comic magazine for girls! New manga featuring: Sailor Moon StarS (by Naoko Takeuchi); Peach Girl (by Miwa Ueda); and Juline (by Narumi Kakinouchi). Cover price $4.99.

October 2001. Stories and Art by Fuyumi Soryo, Yuri Narushima, Miwa Ueda and Narumi Kakinouchi. This month marks the debut of two new series! This issue: Mars (by Fuyumi Soryo): Can two teenagers struggling to deal with adolescence find true love? Kira, a shy high school student, lives only for her art. Rei is a boy who wears his reputation for being a delinquent like a badge of honor. When Kira sees Rei kissing a statue of Mars, it leads her to overcome her fears and ask him to model for her. As the two slowly get to know one another, they discover that they are closer than they could have ever imagined. Find out how tough high school can really be! Planet Ladder (by Yuri Narushima): Kaguya just wants to live an ordinary teenage life. Orphaned at the age of four, she was adopted by the Haruyamas, a family that she thought was perfectly ordinary, until now. Now her foster dad is involved in a major bank scandal, the family is receiving threats, and her mom's tarot cards read an ominous fortune for Kaguya. If only she could just get away from this crazy world! When a mysterious prince calls her cell phone, she just may get her wish! Peach Girl (by Miwa Ueda): Are Kiley and Momo finally going to get together? It certainly seems that way now that Momo and Toji refuse to talk to each other. Kiley's been chasing Momo for ages, but now that his chance is finally here, will he get the girl of his dreams...or will his conscience get the better of him? Juline (by Narumi Kakinouchi): Tensions mount at the Black Pearl tournament when the noble Bakuya must battle the twisted shadow of her missing fiance. Can she win back the heart of her former lover...or is he lost to the dark side forever? Cover price $4.99.

November 2001. Stories and Art by Fuyumi Soryo, Yuri Narushima, Miwa Ueda and Narumi Kakinouchi. The critically-acclaimed Smile is the first all-shojo anthology in America! This issue: Mars (by Fuyumi Soryo): When Rei catches Mr. Yoshioka harassing Kira in the art studio, he threatens the teacher and saves Kira's dignity. Planet Ladder (by Yuri Narushima): An orphan of mysterious origins, Kaguya thought she was normal, until a mysterious accident sends her to a war-torn planet on the other side of the galaxy. Now she finds herself a pawn in a war she doesn't understand. Peach Girl (by Miwa Ueda): Sae's got the whole school ganging up on Momo. She provokes Momo into pushing her, and then plays up the fall to make Momo look like a bully. Now the boys in the school are forcing Momo to beg for Sae's apology! Juline (by Narumi Kakinouchi): Ryoku senses that Juline is in danger and rushes to the Black Pearl tournament to save her. But there are rules in this tournament -- no outsiders are to intervene in the matches. Madame Black Pearl is sure to make Ryoku pay for his interference. How will the tournament end? Find out in Juline's final Smile installment! Cover price $4.99.

Stories and Art by Fuyumi Soryo, Yuri Narushima, Miwa Ueda and Ai Yazawa. It's a whole new Smile! Mars: Is falling in love a trial by fire? Kira must face the depth of her feelings when the jealous Harumi begins to antagonize her for being so close with Rei; Planet Ladder: Orphaned child of two worlds, Kaguya is visited by the Singing Princess who tells her that she is the "chosen one," and that she may be the legendary Princess Kaguya!; Peach Girl: The Battle for Toji reaches it's conclusion as Sae's web of lies is uncovered before the school. When Toji comes to Momo's rescue, Sae tries to paint him as the villain, but the school's not buying it - not any more. It seems that this isn't the first relationship that the jealous Sae has tried to foul up. So does this mean happily ever after for Momo and Toji?; Paradise Kiss: When Yukari is accosted on the street by a gutter punk and a transvestite, and asked to play fashion model for their bisexual designer's newest creation, to call her shocked would be an understatement! Magazine, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

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Stories and Art by Fuyumi Soryo, Yuri Narushima, Miwa Ueda and Ai Yazawa. The critically acclaimed Smile is the first all-shojo anthology in America. Mars: Kira is having a very bad day. Just when she thought her day couldn't get worse, Rei offers her a ride home on his motorcycle. It's a ride that may make Rei more than "just a friend." Planet Ladder: Things just couldn't get any worse for Kaguya after her family's reputation endures public scandal. That's what she thought until she wakes up in a strange world with no clue where she is or how she got there. Things get more frightening as an unfamiliar robotic figure approaches her. Peach Girl: Sae's out of the picture for good so Momo and Toji can rekindle their relationship, right? Wrong! Everyone in Momo's class celebrates their swim meet victory except Momo and Toji. Toji must show Momo that he'll do anything to win her back or he just might lose her forever. Paradise Kiss: Parents say that you shouldn't take rides with strangers, but it's hard for Yukari to say no when a really hot guy named Georgie pulls up in a first rate sports car, and invites her to get in. Magazine, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

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Stories and Art by Fuyumi Soryo, Yuri Narushima, Miwa Ueda and Ai Yazawa. The critically acclaimed Smile is the first all-shojo anthology in America! In this issue: Mars (by Fuyumi Soryo): Rei and Tatsuya forget their own issues for once when Harumi threatens Kira once again! But after the incident it's Harumi and Tatsuya who find themselves soul-searching, as it becomes clear that there is a depth in Kira and Rei's relationship neither had noticed before; Planet Ladder (by Yuri Narushima): Kaguya finds herself in a world that she's never seen, but she's not alone. A boy-robot appears and seems friendly enough. She wants to get back home to her family, but feels she can't do it alone, so she finds herself having to trust this robotic being to take her back to safety; Peach Girl (by Miwa Ueda): Toji arrives at school with a buzz cut to show that he is punishing himself for disappointing Momo. When Toji expresses his deep regrets for falling for Sae's deceptions, Momo gladly forgives him and they become a couple again, minus Sae; Paradise Kiss (by Ai Yazawa): After initially turning down George and the Paradise Kiss club on their offer to make her a model, Yukari is starting to have second thoughts. While studying at the library, she runs into George, who, she now sees, works just as hard as she does to succeed. Did she misjudge him? Maybe this fashion thing isn't just a silly game after all. Magazine, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

Stories and Art by Fuyumi Soryo, Yuri Narushima, Miwa Ueda and Ai Yazawa. The critically acclaimed Smile is the first all-shojo anthology in America! This issue: Mars (by Fuyumi Soryo): When Rei gets angry with Kurasawa for using him as a model without his permission, it's up to Kira to try and smooth things out; Planet Ladder (by Yuri Narushima): Harry returns from Seeu's castle to visit with Laracotte. After relaying news from the meeting to the Sage he informs him that the Seventh World is also searching for Kaguya. Meanwhile, Kaguya is still learning to trust her guardian Kagami, even as he learns little-by-little what it means to be human; Peach Girl (by Miwa Ueda): As Kiley says goodbye to Momo, there's no reason her relationship with Toji shouldn't be anything but perfect. But still there's always something that gets in the way; and Paradise Kiss (by Ai Yazawa): After her encounter with George, and Miwako's dramatic reunion with Tokumuri the night before, Yukari is left to sort through the chaos. Magazine, 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

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Stories and Art by Fuyumi Soryo, Yuri Narushima, Miwa Ueda and Ai Yazawa. The critically acclaimed Smile is the first all-shojo anthology in America! This issue: Mars (by Fuyumi Soryo): Life spins out of control for Rei when his confrontation with Kurasawa turns violent. While a group of punks try to nab Rei at school before getting beat up themselves, Kira is cornered and warned by Harumi that Rei is capable of causing a lot of pain. With new-found courage, Kira gets Rei's address and races off into the unknown to find her defender; Planet Ladder (by Yuri Narushima): Kaguya and her guardian Kagami search for help and find a road leading to a town of unfriendly villagers who chase after them. With the Seventh World still hot on their heels, and Seeu and Idou plotting from afar, Kaguya must find her way in unknown territory with pressure coming from all sides; Peach Girl (by Miwa Ueda): Things between Momo and Toji are beginning to work out. Now that Sae has received her reality check, she's content to leave well enough alone, right? Wrong! And though Momo doesn't see it yet, Sae's doing everything she can to eventually win back Toji; and Paradise Kiss (by Ai Yazawa): Yukari prepares for her weekend date with George, but it seems like everything's gone haywire. Meanwhile, George deals with the drama of being a designer and tries to get his schedule in order. Their big day finally dawns, and face-to-face becomes heart-to-heart for the team of Paradise Kiss. Magazine, 168 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

Stories and Art by Fuyumi Soryo and Ai Yazawa. The critically acclaimed Smile is the first all-shojo anthology in America! This issue: Mars (by Fuyumi Soryo): Swallowed by the buzz of the city streets, Rei and Kira hit the town to escape the stress of school fights and the lurking Harumi. Rei's peace of mind is short-lived, however, when the secret of his dead twin brother and a glimpse of a young man's suicide take him over the edge and into a dark realm of hurtful memories. Kira wants to reach out, but Rei's pain is chaining him to his past that Kira is only beginning to understand. Plus: Paradise Kiss (by Ai Yazawa): Yukari seals her crush for head designer George with an incredible kiss, but she suspects that glam George's true love might actually be his precious cell phone. And though he blows off their dinner date to obsess over the fashion show design, George makes good and tempts Yukari into joyrides and, yes, more kissing. But when Yukari's lies spark the wrath of her suspicious parents, it's time to decide once and for all between prep school boredom and Paradise Kiss stardom. Magazine, B&W. Cover price $4.99.