Comic books in 'Manga', graded by CGC

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Ryohgo Narita. Art and cover by Suzuhito Yasuda.

Ikebukuro, Tokyo. All kinds of people are showing up to settle their scores with Izaya Orihara the information broker. A pair of foreigners who specialize in odd jobs. A runaway girl still looking for her Shizuo. A fellow dressed like a bartender who looks like he's had better days. A womanizer set on getting his revenge against the Dollars. An underground doctor waiting for someone to come home. A class representative with a clueless classmate pal and a target on his back. And a headless rider who can't help getting sucked into trouble. Question is, is this spring break something special, or is this just business as usual in Ikebukuro?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 6 - 1st printing.

Written by Ryohgo Narita. Art and cover by Suzuhito Yasuda.

After being framed by Izaya and forced to become fugitive on the run, Shizuo. Forced to rethink his position and circumstances, Mikado. Only now realizing the predicaments of his friends, Masaomi. Unaware of everything going on as she flees her house, Anri. Events going far beyond anything she could have imagined, Akane. Unable to conceal her excitement at coming into contact with the Black Rider, a girl. Continuing to wait anxiously at home, Shinra. Scheming so everything goes his way, Aoba. Working towards enacting his revenge on the Dollars, Chikage. And lastly, the person who will save the Headless Rider is--Ikebukuro is warping again today in the next installment of Durarara!!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 7 - 1st printing.

Written by Ryohgo Narita. Art and cover by Suzuhito Yasuda.

"I'm not doing anything. All the Dollars did that together..."

The holiday isn't over yet. The day after Izaya was stabbed, the scars of the recent incident are still fresh in the city. An eccentric couple wanders the town together as a sister keeps an eye on the girl hanging around her brother. Two women--one a child, one an adult--pursue the meaning of strength, focusing their attention on the strongest man in town. A set of mischievous twins don't bother to care about their brother. A yakuza clings to his past. Meanwhile, an underground doctor just wants to enjoy a vacation with a recently relaxed headless dullahan... Ikebukuro is going to be busy!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Written by Ryohgo Narita. Art and cover by Suzuhito Yasuda.

"I'm not doing anything. All the Dollars did that together..."

I'm not doing anything. All the Dollars did that together...'The holiday isn't over yet. The day after Izaya was stabbed, the scars of the recent incident are still fresh on the city. A pair of classmates wander the town together. A sister keeps an eye on the girl hanging around her brother. A girl tries to strengthen herself to kill the strongest man in town. A set of mischievous twins don't bother to care about their brother. A Russian woman mourns her future. A yakuza clings to his past. A doctor who travels to enjoy his holiday with a recently-relaxed headless dullahan... Ikebukuro is going to be busy!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Written by Ryohgo Narita. Art and cover by Suzuhito Yasuda.

There's no shortage of bizarre characters in Ikebukuro--read the light novel series that started the anime and manga phenomenon!

Izaya Orihara is used to getting his hands dirty, manipulating others for his so-called 'love.' One day, it was bound to come back and bite him. Izaya gets kidnapped by a group called the Amphisbaena and finds himself in a dark place...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 10 - 1st printing.

Written by Ryohgo Narita. Art and cover by Suzuhito Yasuda.

Ikebukuro, Tokyo. The Dollars and anyone associated with them have been disappearing one after the other. Is it because those who once called themselves comrades have decided to strike off on their own? Maybe it's because of a plot concocted by the adults of the Awakusu Group, the black market dealers, and the information brokers?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 11 - 1st printing.

Written by Ryohgo Narita. Art and cover by Suzuhito Yasuda.

As schemes and plots continue to plague Ikebukuro, the Dollars are still going missing-and gathering in one place. On the other hand, as Anri watches over the unconscious Kadota, a certain information broker arrives. And what he has to say is troubling...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Written by Ryohgo Narita. Art and cover by Suzuhito Yasuda.

As schemes and plots continue to plague Ikebukuro, the Dollars are still going missing-and gathering in one place. On the other hand, as Anri watches over the unconscious Kadota, a certain information broker arrives. And what he has to say is troubling...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 13 - 1st printing.

Written by Ryohgo Narita. Art and cover by Suzuhito Yasuda.

Ikebukuro has been plunged into full-on chaos, and the fates of everyone involved with the Headless Rider will soon be decided in the explosive final volume of Durarara!!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 190 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Reprints of the first appearance and first adventure of Dynamo Joe, "Retreat from Fergusson," "The Key to Survival," and "Escape Velocity which originally appeared in Mars #10-12. Scripts by John Ostrander and art by Doug Rice. Issue also has a new "Prologue – The Orion War" with script by John Ostrander & Phil Foglio and art by Doug Rice, a Dynamo Joe Data File pinup, pinups and bios of Sgt. Daro and Pvt. Pomru, and a "Our Story So Far…" summary of the Dynamo Joe saga for up to issue number four of the regular series. Cover price $1.25.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Canidate!" Story and art by Kaui Kawaguchi. The making of Asian-American President. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 104 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Scandal!" Story and art by Kaui Kawaguchi. The making of Asian-American President. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 104 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "The Vice-President!" Story and art by Kaui Kawaguchi. The making of Asian-American President. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 104 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "New Hampshire!" Story and art by Kaui Kawaguchi. The making of Asian-American President. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 104 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "The Battlefield!" Story and art by Kaui Kawaguchi. The making of Asian-American President. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 104 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "The King of Nerw York!" Story and art by Kaui Kawaguchi. The making of Asian-American President. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in.,104 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Pandora's Box!" Story and art by Kaui Kawaguchi. The making of Asian-American President. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 104 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. "The Debate!" Story and art by Kaui Kawaguchi. The making of Asian-American President. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 104 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "Passion!" Story and art by Kaui Kawaguchi. The making of Asian-American President. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 104 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. "Gone to Texas!" Story and art by Kaui Kawaguchi. The making of Asian-American President. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 104 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. "Super Tuesday!" Story and art by Kaui Kawaguchi. The making of Asian-American President. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 104 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. "Florida Suspicion!" Story and art by Kaui Kawaguchi. The making of Asian-American President. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 104 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. "Confession!" Story and art by Kaui Kawaguchi. The making of Asian-American President. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 104 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Volume 14 - 1st printing. "The First Lady!" Story and art by Kaui Kawaguchi. The making of Asian-American President. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 104 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Volume 15 - 1st printing. "The Nomination!" Story and art by Kaui Kawaguchi. The making of Asian-American President. All the cards are on the table. The Democratic National Convention is in full swing, the presidential nomination is in the air, and now is the true test of whether or not Yamaoka and his staff have succeeded in their goal of winning over the hearts and minds of the nation. With the support of Mayor Blackburn and the First Lady, Yamaoka will give Vice President Albert Noah a run for his money ? but will it be enough? Plus, if Yamaoka wins, whom would he choose as his running mate? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 104 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Volume 16 - 1st printing. "The General!" Story and art by Kaui Kawaguchi. The making of Asian-American President. In the aftermath of the Democratic National Convention, Yamaoka has become the Democratic Party's presidential candidate and now he must confront his next opponent: Republican presidential candidate and astronaut hero, General Grant! But when both men are invited to a dedication ceremony at the Vietnam Memorial, can Yamaoka outmaneuver his opponent at the podium and gain the support of this largely military audience? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 104 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Volume 17 - 1st printing. "Coming Home!" Story and art by Kaui Kawaguchi. Yamaoka's campaign explodes into a flurry of controversy! During a public speech, Yamaoka seemingly admits that he will sell the nation out to overseas interests after his election. His opponent couldn't have been happier at the announcement as Senator Grant and his Republican backers jump all over the speech like lions to a kill. Can even Yamaoka save himself now, or does he have a proverbial ace up his sleeve? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 104 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Volume 18 - 1st printing. "Frame Up!" Story and art by Kaui Kawaguchi. Seattle and the Northwest have become the latest political hotseat as a labor strike between union workers and an aerospace giant threaten to throw the region's economy into turmoil. With General Grant posing a real challenge in the race for president, Yamaoka sees the dispute as a good way to even the playing field. But what does a New York senator know about labor disputes and how can he even get the two sides to talk? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 104 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Volume 19 - 1st printing. "Fires in the Plain!" Story and art by Kaui Kawaguchi. Yamaoka's in danger of losing his home state of Washington to General Grant when continued efforts don't seem to yield a resolution in the drawn-out Ewing Aerospace strike. Yamaoka must use every trick up his political sleeve to bring the two feuding factions back together and save face. Meanwhile in Arkansas, Al Noah discovers the hard way what Senator Yamoka's newest political hurdle will be-growing anti-Japanese racism in the United States. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 104 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Volume 20 - 1st printing. "Someone You Can Trust!" Story and art by Kaui Kawaguchi. "Skeletons in the Closet"??Nominated for four Eisner awards! A political journalist on assignment begins to investigate Senator Yamaoka's background and before long digs up records of Kenneth's time in Japan. When he talks to Takashi about the close ties between Yamaoka and Takashi's mother, the young reporter sees no choice but to alert Senator Yamaoka. But when the nosy journalist shows up dead shortly after in an "accident" similar to his mother's, can Takashi deny that all fingers point at the Senator? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 104 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Volume 21 - 1st printing. "End of the Trail!" Story and art by Kaui Kawaguchi. Nominated for four Eisner Awards! Yamaoka scores a point against Grant when he backs the staunch Republican into a corner during a televised debate. Elsewhere, Takashi begins to put the pieces together concerning Nichols' death, Maria's attempted abduction and his own mother's demise. Could Takashi be the next victim in this puzzling string of murder and deceit? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 104 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Volume 22 - 1st printing. "Father and Son!" Story and art by Kaui Kawaguchi. The final chapter! On the very eve of the election, the Presidency of the United States will be decided by two men alone, as Takashi Jo and Kenneth Yamaoka confront the whole truth about themselves at last - after one final tragedy exposes a secret that, like Jo and Yamaoka's, always lay in plain sight. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 122 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Story and Art by Akihito Yoshitomi. Straight from the Japanese TV series! Fans of Battle Angel Alita will be thrilled by this action-packed, post-apocalyptic fantasy tale about a mercenary with a truly bizarre super-power. When Eat-Man literally eats a weapon, he ingests its capabilities into his body and can subsequently transform his flesh into the mechanism he has consumed! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Story and Art by Akihito Yoshitomi. Post-apocalyptic times call for bizarre super-powers! Eat-Man is hired to recover the dragon sword of an adventurer who never returned from his last sojourn, but his traveling companions have secret agendas of their own. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Story and Art by Akihito Yoshitomi. There are a lot of heroes in this world...but this hero has teeth! Eat-Man and his traveling companions suffer a series of mishaps on their way to recover a sword said to be so powerful that just casting eyes on it would make a dragon turn tail and run! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Story and Art by Akihito Yoshitomi. The pretty secretary of a handsome prince races Eat-Man to procure a rare flower that she believes will win her employer's undying love. EAT-MAN: Fantasy adventure tale of a mercenary with a truly bizarre super-power! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Story and Art by Akihito Yoshitomi. Eat-Man: A hero with teeth! When Eat-Man is hired to rid a town of brigands, he soon discovers why no other explorer accepted the job! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Story and Art by Akihito Yoshitomi. Armed with just one weapon and an umbrella, the unfazeable Eat-Man must stand alone against an entire army! Eat-Man: A hero with teeth! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Food for Dog - Story and Art by Akihito Yoshitomi. Bolt Crank, a.k.a. Eat-Man, eats anything -- from guns to radios to swords to a chaser of gasoline. In particular, he eats things that might come in handy later, when he can transform the flesh of his arm into the mechanism he's consumed! In this issue: Eat-Man, accompanied by a less-than-faithful dog, carries out the last wishes of a swordsmith to wreak vengeance on the men who stole his blades. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Story and Art by Akihito Yoshitomi. Eat-Man, the metal-eating human machine shop, comes to the aid of a pair of brave guardians who every year must fight a hideous thing that emerges from a lake to wreak havoc! With the fate of an entire town at stake, is this a job for the hero with teeth? 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

Power Lunch - Story and Art by Akihito Yoshitomi. Eat-Man may be able to digest metal and cough up fully-working machines, but he's not the only one with special abilities. In this issue, an evil conglomerate hires Eat-Man -- along with a cute female explorer -- to find a young woman capable of generating powerful electrical fields. 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

Reluctant Guest - Story and Art by Akihito Yoshitomi. Eat-Man, the hero who's never unarmed, is hired to guard a beautiful young woman imprisoned in a tower for exactly one hour, no more and no less. But as entire armies assault the tower, even he's got to wonder, what's so special about her? And whose best interests are his employers really looking out for? 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.25.

Seafood - Story and Art by Akihito Yoshitomi. Eat-Man is hired to free a mermaid from captivity! And yes, she's cute! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Full Course Meal!" Collects Eat-Man Part 1 (1997) #1-6. Story and art by Akihito Yoshitomi. When Eat-Man eats a weapon or object, he ingests its capabilities into his body and can subsequently transform the flesh of his arm into the mechanism he has consumed! As a professional 'explorer,' Eat-Man's services are in high demand for missions which somehow always involve a pretty young woman who can't resist Eat-Man's cool and detached charms. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "Full Course Meal!" Collects Eat-Man Part 1 (1997) #1-6. Story and art by Akihito Yoshitomi. When Eat-Man eats a weapon or object, he ingests its capabilities into his body and can subsequently transform the flesh of his arm into the mechanism he has consumed! As a professional 'explorer,' Eat-Man's services are in high demand for missions which somehow always involve a pretty young woman who can't resist Eat-Man's cool and detached charms. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Second Course!" Collects Eat-Man: Second Course (1998) #1-5. Story and art by Akihito Yoshitomi. Cover by Jim Lee. He's a hero with an appetite for destruction-he's Bolt Crank, aka Eat-Man, a wandering explorer who eats everything, from guns to motorboats to gasoline. In particular, he eats things that may come in handy later, because he can transform the flesh of his arm into the mechanisms he's consumed! Can he fight for justice in a world where magic and technology mix, or has he bitten off more than he can chew? Join Eat-Man in this new volume of adventures as he goes on a mission to avenge a dying swordsmith; pursues a woman with electrical superpowers; fights giant monsters; rescues mermaids; and much more! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. "Second Course!" Collects Eat-Man: Second Course (1998) #1-5. Story and art by Akihito Yoshitomi. Cover by Jim Lee. He's a hero with an appetite for destruction-he's Bolt Crank, aka Eat-Man, a wandering explorer who eats everything, from guns to motorboats to gasoline. In particular, he eats things that may come in handy later, because he can transform the flesh of his arm into the mechanisms he's consumed! Can he fight for justice in a world where magic and technology mix, or has he bitten off more than he can chew? Join Eat-Man in this new volume of adventures as he goes on a mission to avenge a dying swordsmith; pursues a woman with electrical superpowers; fights giant monsters; rescues mermaids; and much more! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tohru Himuka. Translated by Margaret Ngo. A beautifully illustrated shojo manga tale of medicine, royal intrigue, and romance in a setting inspired by historical China! Whether it be for illness or injury, the preferred healing method in Moon Flower Kingdom has always been the country's special medicinal baths. However, after his party is attacked by a mysterious figure during a regional inspection, Prince Keiun witnesses a never-before-seen lifesaving medical technique. Even more shocking still, the one who performed this feat is a young girl named Koyo! And while luck may have been on their side this time, questions remain. Just who is this girl, and who is after the prince's life? Shadowy conspiracies, mysterious religions, and deep-rooted beliefs all collide in this beautifully drawn manga series! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $14.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tohru Himuka. Translated by Margaret Ngo. Whether it be for illness or injury, the preferred healing method in Moon Flower Kingdom has always been the country's special medicinal baths. However, after his party is attacked by a mysterious figure during a regional inspection, Prince Keiun witnesses a never-before-seen lifesaving medical technique. Even more shocking still, the one who performed this feat is a young girl named Koyo! And while luck may have been on their side this time, questions remain. Just who is this girl, and who is after the prince's life? Shadowy conspiracies, mysterious religions, and deep-rooted beliefs all collide in this beautifully drawn manga series! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 196 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $14.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tohru Himuka. Translated by Margaret Ngo. Koyou rolls up her sleeves to perform yet another revolutionary medical procedure-an appendectomy. But even though she's armed with incredible knowledge and the tools to do it, Koyou is having a hard time convincing people to let her to cut someone open. With the life of a high-profile bureaucrat on the line, Keiun once again stakes his reputation and more on Koyou's skills. Will this first-time operation be a success for the young doctor? Or will it end in tragedy? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 196 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $14.99.