Comic books in 'Manga', graded by CGC

Story, art and cover by Masayuki Fujiwara. Translated by Kuni Kimura and Elin Winkler. An epic but light-hearted take on the classic boy-and-giant robot scenario. After his homeworld is destroyed, an exiled alien scientist spends sixty years on Earth, preparing for the return of the alien armada. When they finally reach the planet, he is ready to launch his 15000-mile-high robot, Dodekain. But naturally, he is injured in the attack, and the only person available to run Dodekain is a teenage boy. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Story, art and cover by Masayuki Fujiwara. Translated by Kuni Kimura and Elin Winkler. An epic but light-hearted take on the classic boy-and-giant robot scenario. With Japan, the Earth and his girlfriend in mortal danger, Takuma convinces Dr. G to let him use Dodekain against the invading alien army. Now all the teenager has to do is figure out how to operate a 15000-mile-high battle robot without destroying the planet in the process. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Story, art and cover by Masayuki Fujiwara. Translated by Kuni Kimura and Elin Winkler. An epic but light-hearted take on the classic boy-and-giant robot scenario. With Koyori lost, Takuma is ready to use gigantic Dodekain to destroy the Earth, if thats what it takes to stop the alien invasion. But when his girlfriend turns up alive, it stays his hand, and gives the enemy an opportunity. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Story, art and cover by Masayuki Fujiwara. Translated by Kuni Kimura and Elin Winkler. An epic but light-hearted take on the classic boy-and-giant robot scenario. As the invading aliens target his girlfriend Koyori, Takuma is forced to take desperate measures. But given that hes controlling a robot larger than the Earth, the planet may not survive being saved. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Story, art and cover by Masayuki Fujiwara. Translated by Kuni Kimura and Elin Winkler. An epic but light-hearted take on the classic boy-and-giant robot scenario. With the Zogelian invasion over, Takuma tries to return to life as normal. But his newfound celebrity is impossible to escape, and everyone wants a piece of him – or at least the gigantic robot that only he can control. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Story, art and cover by Masayuki Fujiwara. Translated by Kuni Kimura and Elin Winkler. An epic but light-hearted take on the classic boy-and-giant robot scenario. Takuma learns that his new school rival, Dan, is actually out for revenge, because his father was killed in the Zogelian invasion. The news gets worse: Dan is actually a Zogelian – and the aliens have built their own giant robot. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Story, art and cover by Masayuki Fujiwara. Translated by Kuni Kimura and Elin Winkler. An epic but light-hearted take on the classic boy-and-giant robot scenario. The aliens give control of their giant robot Ohkizon to Dan, Takumas school rival. The result is a cosmic battle of dodgeball between two titans, using the planet Earth itself as the ball. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Story, art and cover by Masayuki Fujiwara. Translated by Kuni Kimura and Elin Winkler. An epic but light-hearted take on the classic boy-and-giant robot scenario. The battle between giant robots Dodekain and Ohkizon is finally over, but the solar system just isnt going to look the same without Jupiter. The aliens finally reveal why they targeted Earth, and who the greater threat really is. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shoko Hidaka. Sakurai slaves away his days as a veteran ad man...but at what cost? Although his heart was broken years ago, he hasn't found the time (or courage) to move on. Will a mysterious young painter finally help him grow past his mistakes? Does the Flower Blossom bursts to life with surprise friendships and new beginnings! Can two lonely men truly reach out? And will the first strokes on a fresh canvas reveal the shape of beautiful things to come? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 216 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shoko Hidaka. When Sakurai's small world is taken over by a strange and otherworldly young painter, he can't tell if the fascination is mutual. Will a man with a battered heart welcome a mysterious new friend with open arms? Does the Flower Blossom mixes curious attraction and feisty friendship to create a picture-perfect tale! Can two men with wildly different histories put their pasts aside and grow in the light of new love? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shoko Hidaka. Youichi and Sakurai have come a long way since that fateful meeting at the train station. But Youichi's inability to express his feelings threatens to send their quasi-relationship back into nothingness. And with his rival now residing under the same roof, Sakurai finds himself forced to reconsider his hesitation with the seemingly ignorant Youichi. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $12.95.

Cover by Robert DeJesus. Stories and art by Ryoga Hibiki and others. A comic showcasing the world of doujinshi, or anime and manga fanzines, an oft-overlooked but thriving sub-subculture. Stories are presented in the original Japanese, with English subtitles at the bottom of the page. This issue focuses on the popular gender-bending sci-fi comedy Ranma 1/2. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Stories and art by various Japanese fanzine creators. A comic showcasing the world of doujinshi, or anime and manga fanzines, an oft-overlooked but thriving sub-subculture. Stories are presented in the original Japanese, with English subtitles at the bottom of the page. This issue focuses on Transformers and other mecha stories – giant robots and powered armor in eye-candy action. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Cover by Hayao Miyazaki. Stories and art by Adam Warren, Hayao Miyazaki and others. A comic showcasing the world of doujinshi, or anime and manga fanzines, an oft-overlooked but thriving sub-subculture. Stories are presented in the original Japanese, with English subtitles at the bottom of the page. This issue focuses on the master of Japanese animation, Hayao Miyazaki, creator of My Neighbor Totoro and Spirited Away, as well as some well-regarded manga. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Stories and art by Ringo Fujisaki, Arumi Maeshima and others. A comic showcasing the world of doujinshi, or anime and manga fanzines, an oft-overlooked but thriving sub-subculture. Stories are presented in the original Japanese, with English subtitles at the bottom of the page. This issue focuses on the popular anime series Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

More Noise: Part 1 of 6 – Written by Masamune Shirow. Art and cover by Shirow Masamune. Humor is the only defense against insanity in a world where the air is so foul that you need to wear an oxygen mask, the economy's so depressed that even fake gold's a luxury, and the crime is so bad that the cops need armored tanks! Such is the world of Leona, ace tank-cop. In her pet tank Bonaparte, she'll either save the city of Newport . . . or destroy it trying! In No More Noise, Leona recruits some help to catch some slippery crooks -- help that's rather crooked itself! The villainous and sexy Puma sisters become duly deputized officers of the law in this latest chapter of Dominion! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

More Noise: Part 2 of 6 – Written by Masamune Shirow. Art and cover by Shirow Masamune. Leona Ozaki is the most experienced tank patrol cop in Newport City's Police Department. She's faced down gun-toting sky pirates and berserk street thugs and walked away with hardly a scratch! But not even her battle experience could have prepared her for the adversaries awaiting her back at HQ -- the love-starved, female cops who want to keep her away from heartthrob police chief Sakurai! On top of that, Leona has to contend with her new law-enforcement partner, Annapuma, a woman who can't figure out the difference between being chased by the police and wearing the badge herself! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

More Noise: Part 3 of 6 – Written by Masamune Shirow. Art and cover by Shirow Masamune. It's a workday from hell for officer Leona Ozaki. The jealous traffic-meter girls are determined to get between her and handsome chief-of-staff Sakura; her uptight subordinate Shinozaki has mysteriously disappeared into the Traffic Control Division; and sky pirate Urushi-Maru is flying free above the city. Leona has neither the time nor the patience for this -- but what she does have are three HEAT rounds, and if she aims them just right she can end all of her troubles! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

More Noise: Part 4 of 6 – Written by Masamune Shirow. Art and cover by Shirow Masamune. The flipped red flag of an expired parking meter is the favored sight of Newport's intrepid meter maids! Or, rather, it was the favored sight, before studly chief-of-staff Sakura came to the Newport Police Department! So when tank policewoman Leona Ozaki appears to be making time with the handsome superintendent, the maids take to the streets to put an end to the pairing . . . and find themselves in the middle of a raging gang brawl! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

More Noise: Part 5 of 6 – Written by Masamune Shirow. Art and cover by Shirow Masamune. Leona's tank is state of the art! It can go over, under, or through any obstacle -- or, rather, any obstacle besides a crowd of anti-Tank Police peaceniks! When the only thing standing between your outrageous firepower and the biggest bust of your life is a pack of demonstrating pacifists, what do you do? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

More Noise: Part 6 of 6 – Written by Masamune Shirow. Art and cover by Shirow Masamune. Bringing infamous sky pirate Urushi-Maru down to earth was no problem. Pump enough Sayori-14 HEAT rounds into a biplane, it's not gonna stay up for long. But the real battle still lies ahead for tank-cop Leona Ozaki; now she has to explain to her supervising officer why one of the city's most important factories is going up in smoke! Leona may always get her man, but they sure don't come along easily! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

By MASAMUNE SHIROW. The fearless tank police return in an all-new short story! What's the story with the new sport craze, Smartball? Will Leona's overzealous attitude get her kicked out of the Tank Police? Will squad commander Brenten ever finish typing his report? It's an ecological-dystopian-police procedural adventure/comedy as only master storyteller Masamune Shirow can do it! Cover price $2.50.

1st Edition - 1st printing. Written by Masamune Shirow. Art and cover by Shirow Masamune. A light-hearted police comedy set in a future where the norms are vast bio-constructed cities, air so foul that citizens must wear masks outside, and a police department that includes a crack tank-squad. Join Leona, her pet tank Bonaparte, and her lovesick partner Al as they confront the villainous Buaku and his felinoid accessories-to-crime-- the beautiful Annapuma and Unipuma. Leona's goal: to rescue Crolis, a mysterious green-skinned girl with the power to cleanse the air around her, and the potential to renew the poisoned earth. This book collects all six issues of the popular series originally published by Eclipse Books. Softcover, 6 1/2 x 9 1/2, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.95.

3rd Edition - 1st printing. Written by Masamune Shirow. Art and cover by Shirow Masamune. A light-hearted police comedy set in a future where the norms are vast bio-constructed cities, air so foul that citizens must wear masks outside, and a police department that includes a crack tank-squad. Join Leona, her pet tank Bonaparte, and her lovesick partner Al as they confront the villainous Buaku and his felinoid accessories-to-crime-- the beautiful Annapuma and Unipuma. Leona's goal: to rescue Crolis, a mysterious green-skinned girl with the power to cleanse the air around her, and the potential to renew the poisoned earth. This book collects all six issues of the popular series originally published by Eclipse Books. Softcover, 224 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $16.95.

1st printing. Story and art by Masamune Shirow. Humor is the only defense against insanity in a world where the crime is so bad that the cops need armored tanks! Such is the world of Leona, ace tank-cop. In her pet tank Bonaparte, she'll either save the city of Newport . . . or destroy it trying! In No More Noise, Leona recruits some help to catch some slippery crooks -- help that's rather crooked itself! The villainous and sexy Puma sisters become duly deputized officers of the law in this latest chapter of Dominion! Softcover, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

2nd edition - 1st printing. Story and Art by Masamune Shirow. Welcome to the future of vast bio-constructed cities with crime so severe that the cops drive tanks! For top tank-cop Leona Ozaki (and her trusty tank, Bonaparte), the day-to-day is a tall order already, but when the villainous and sexy (and super-powered androids!) Puma sisters become duly deputized officers of the law and are assigned to "help" Leona catch Urushi-Maru, "The Skyscraper Pirate," things are bound to get out of hand, especially in the midst of a full-on, tank-on-tank streetfight between Leona and a corrupt arms manufacturer bent on getting the city's police tank contract! Softcover, 8 in. x 5-1/2 in., 160 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. Written by Clint Bickham. Art by Erie Horita and REM. International celebrity Domo makes his English language manga debut in this full-color collection of stories. First popularized in Japan as the mascot for the national television station, Domo has won the hearts of people the world over with his hilarious and unpredictable antics. In these stories, Domo wreaks havoc on his friend Tashanna's Wii, wins a box car race by being the car, and decides to be whatever he sees on TV, including Tarzan, a samurai, and finally, a chef! Includes a gorgeous cover art from REM (Vampire Kisses). Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 - 1st prinitng.

Story and art by Katsuhiro Otomo.

A twisted old man, gifted with extrasensory powers, silently holds sway over an entire block of apartments. The occupants are puppets for him to control. Life is his to give... and take. But suddenly there is a new voice in his head... and before he knows it, a young girl with her own battery of psychic abilities has arrived to challenge him! From the creator of the acclaimed comic epic, Akira, comes an horrific tale of extrasensory powers, mind control, and psychic war!

The excellent storytelling and exquisite artwork make this a must-have for manga fans as well as anyone who truly appreciates great comics.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 80 pages, B&W.

Cover price $5.95.

Volume 2 - 1st prinitng.

Story and art by Katsuhiro Otomo.

Strange deaths continue at the Tsutsumi housing complex, and the police are stymied. They have suspects, but no motives for murder, and no way to explain the gruesome crimes, either! A young detective is beginning to unravel the mystery, but Cho is now possessing the residents with weaker minds... and compelling them to play his macabre and deadly game!

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 80 pages, B&W.

Cover price $5.95.

Volume 3 - 1st prinitng.

Story and art by Katsuhiro Otomo.

In the final confrontation between Cho, a jaded, childlike old man, and Etsuko, a fearless, innocent child, the entire building becomes their weapon of choice! Fueled by mutual hatred, these two combatants will not rest until one or the other is dead.

Don't miss this explosive final issue!

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 88 pages, B&W.

Cover price $5.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Nanashi. Translated by Kumar Sivasubramanian.

Nagatoro is a freshman in high school who loves teasing and torturing her older male classmate (Senpai). What is her motivation and why does Senpai put up with her? Does Nagatoro just want to create misery for Senpai? Or maybe she secretly likes him?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 190 pages, B&W. Ages 13+

Cover price $12.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Nanashi. Translated by Kumar Sivasubramanian.

Nagatoro is a freshman in high school who loves teasing and torturing her older male classmate (Senpai). What is her motivation and why does Senpai put up with her? Does Nagatoro just want to create misery for Senpai? Or maybe she secretly likes him?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 190 pages, B&W. Ages 13+

Cover price $12.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Nanashi. Translated by Kumar Sivasubramanian.

Nagatoro is a freshman in high school who loves teasing and torturing her older male classmate (Senpai). What is her motivation and why does Senpai put up with her? Does Nagatoro just want to create misery for Senpai? Or maybe she secretly likes him?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 190 pages, B&W. Ages 13+

Cover price $12.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Nanashi. Translated by Kumar Sivasubramanian.

Nagatoro is a freshman in high school who loves teasing and torturing her older male classmate (Senpai). What is her motivation and why does Senpai put up with her? Does Nagatoro just want to create misery for Senpai? Or maybe she secretly likes him? Popular work since 2011: The author started posting early versions of the manga on Pixiv, which is a online community platform for artists and members can provide feedback. And gained popularity through that platform. (Pixiv is a platform with over 30 million users)

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Ages 13+

Cover price $12.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Nanashi. Translated by Kumar Sivasubramanian.

Nagatoro is a freshman in high school who loves teasing and torturing her older male classmate (Senpai). What is her motivation and why does Senpai put up with her? Does Nagatoro just want to create misery for Senpai? Or maybe she secretly likes him?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Ages 13+

Cover price $12.95.

Volume 6 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Nanashi. Translated by Kumar Sivasubramanian.

Nagatoro is a cute freshman in high school who loves to toy with her senior classmate (Senpai). Even though Nagatoro tricks Senpai, makes him cry, and teases him, the two of them are hardly ever apart. Do the two of them really like each other as friends? Or are they toying with the idea that they can be something more...?

Find out in this rowdy romantic comedy!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Ages 13+

Cover price $12.95.

Volume 7 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Nanashi. Translated by Kumar Sivasubramanian.

Nagatoro is a cute freshman in high school who loves to toy with her senior classmate (Senpai). Even though Nagatoro tricks Senpai, makes him cry, and teases him, the two of them are hardly ever apart. Do the two of them really like each other as friends? Or are they toying with the idea that they can be something more...?

Find out in this rowdy romantic comedy!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Ages 13+

Cover price $12.95.

Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Nanashi. Translated by Kumar Sivasubramanian.

Nagatoro is a cute freshman in high school who loves to toy with her senior classmate (Senpai). Even though Nagatoro tricks Senpai, makes him cry, and teases him, the two of them are hardly ever apart. Do the two of them really like each other as friends? Or are they toying with the idea that they can be something more...? Find out in this rowdy romantic comedy!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Ages 13+

Cover price $12.95.

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Nanashi. Translated by Kumar Sivasubramanian.

Nagatoro is a cute freshman in high school who loves to toy with her senior classmate (Senpai). Even though Nagatoro tricks Senpai, makes him cry, and teases him, the two of them are hardly ever apart. Do the two of them really like each other as friends? Or are they toying with the idea that they can be something more?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Ages 13+

Cover price $12.95.

Volume 10 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Nanashi. Translated by Kumar Sivasubramanian.

Nagatoro is a cute freshman in high school who loves to toy with her senior classmate (Senpai). Even though Nagatoro tricks Senpai, makes him cry, and teases him, the two of them are hardly ever apart. Do the two of them really like each other as friends? Or are they toying with the idea that they can be something more...?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Ages 13+

Cover price $12.95.