Comic books in 'Manga', graded by CGC

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and Art by Yuuki Doumoto.

A thrilling fantasy romance between a hero and a priestess–that starts with the heros death! In the final battle with the Demon King, Shibuki performs the ultimate sacrifice, dying to protect his childhood love. His only regret is not confessing before his demise. Luckily for him, it seems God has other plans for this Hero and Saint duo. Shibuki rises from the dead during his own funeral! Shibukis new chance at life isnt all it appears, for its no life at all. The Demon King laid one last curse on him during their duel, and now Shibuki is undead! To be freed from the grievous curse of undeath, he and his team must hunt down and defeat the Demon Lord once and for all! Again!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and Art by Yuuki Doumoto.

Shibukis quest has only just begun, but he and his comrades have already encountered tough enemies and managed to walk away with surprising new allies. After some close calls, its time for a break! A relaxing stay at a hot spring inn is on the agenda, where Shibuki—who has a temporary holy immunity—plans for an evening of steamy firsts with Surfi. These awkward young lovers have a lot ahead of them, but none as memorable as their first romantic date. Their indulgences are cut short, however, when the Demon Kings followers make a chaotic entrance!!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and Art by Yuuki Doumoto.

After the battle against Blood-Drenched Shion, the quest takes on an urgent new direction. Fueled by the need for a stronger weapon and the allure of the almighty Hanamurasaki blade, the team returns to the kingdoms capital for answers. But first they have to deal with an elf queens pregnant plea for Shibuki to save her forest home of all-female elves. Surfi also readies for an audience…with God! What will they learn about the legendary mystic blade? Back in the town where it all began, what will the past reveal about Shibuki and Surfi?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and Art by Yuuki Doumoto.

Traveling at the speed of…a rapid-express wolf coach, the party hurtles toward their most dangerous destination yet: the plagued lands of the Nobody Abyss. In search of the infamous first High Saint, Soffione, Shibuki and Surfi brave the descent down to confront the first saint-gone-rogue and obtain her legendary weapon, the Mystic Blade. But once they taste her devastating power, retreat may be their only option. Meanwhile, Lyco and Vanilla face a fearsome threat of their own, but in their darkest moment, familiar faces arrive!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and Art by Yuuki Doumoto.

The party reunites in time to set sail for the land of sun, Akebono! Hot on a lead, they join in the revelry of the sizzling Overlord Overload Summer Festival. An accidental date takes a sinister turn when Lyco and Vib stumble through a magic gate, trapping them in a hellish face-off against the powerful Lupine. Are Lycos talents strong enough to hold off the powerful demon? Elsewhere, Shibuki must calm the roiling tensions between demons and humans in Akebono before things get out of hand…Will the Demon Lord-slaying party of friends be able to pull off the feat a second time?!

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

Cover price $12.99.

By Enrico Marini and Thierry Smolderen. Follow the exploits of investigative reporter Oliver Varese, who has a knack for attracting both beautiful women and danger, as he travels the globe on assignment. From Red Square to Hong Kong to Geneva, the globetrotting Oliver chases down the truth amid international intrigue ripped from today's headlines. In this issue: Oliver meets the head of Japan's most famous amusement park, Kokonino World, the night of the Tiananmen Square demonstrations. When Madam Kokonino distracts a passing tank, she leaves Oliver with film of student executions and a mystery as to the true nature of Kokonino World. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

by Enrico Marini Investigative journalist, Oliver Varese, gets further involved with enigmatic Madame Kokonino. But things are never easy for Oliver as he gets beaten-up by two Geisha Girls, and attacked by a giant robot at the Kokonino World amusement park. Oliver may discover Madame Kokonino's plans, but will he live through the second issue of this new series to do anything about them? (CAUT: 2) MATURE READERS FC, 32pg$2.95 Cover price $2.95.

by Marini, Smolderen, & Pop Manga-influenced art from Enrico Marini, creator of Raptors and Gypsy! Investigative journalist, Oliver Varese, passes the time while waiting to be hung in prison by playing basketball and trying to get out of fights. When a chance to escape certain death arrives, Oliver manages to get out of jail, but the danger continues at his next stop when the cocktail party he's scouring for clues is attacked by hang-gliding ninjas. During all this action, Oliver manages to finally put the truth together about Madame Kokonino's nefarious plans, now all he has to do is live long enough to stop them. (CAUT: 2) MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (3 of 6)$2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Ken Akamatsu. Art by Takuya Fujima. Meet Negi Springfield - all over again! Based on the storyline from the hit Negima! animated series, this new manga presents a new look at wizarding prodigy Negi Springfield who has been given a most unusual assignment - teach English at an all-girl school in Japan. Now Negi must find a way to deal with his 31 totally gorgeous - and complely affectionate - students, all without using his wizarding skills! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 1 - 2nd or later printings. Written by Ken Akamatsu. Art by Takuya Fujima. Meet Negi Springfield - all over again! Based on the storyline from the hit Negima! animated series, this new manga presents a new look at wizarding prodigy Negi Springfield who has been given a most unusual assignment - teach English at an all-girl school in Japan. Now Negi must find a way to deal with his 31 totally gorgeous - and complely affectionate - students, all without using his wizarding skills! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Ken Akamatsu. Art by Takuya Fujima. Drawing from the popular Negima! anime, this fresh take on the beloved story continues its reimagination of young Negi Springfield's adventures as a teacher to dozens of gorgeous girls - while also being a secret wizard! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Ken Akamatsu. Art by Takuya Fujima. Negi Springfield is a ten-year-old boy wizard with big dreams: He hopes to become a great wizard like his father, the legendary Thousand Master. But to do so, Negi must take a huge risk. He must study under the mysterious Evangeline, a dark mage as powerful as she is delightfully wicked! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Written by Ken Akamatsu. Art by Takuya Fujima. Negi Springfield is a ten-year-old boy wizard with big dreams: He hopes to become a great wizard like his father, the legendary Thousand Master. But to do so, Negi must take a huge risk. He must study under the mysterious Evangeline, a dark mage as powerful as she is delightfully wicked! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Ken Akamatsu. Art by Takuya Fujima. Negi Springfield is a true prodigy: not only is he a teacher at age ten, he's also a powerful magician! Negi's in charge of a bevy of beautiful girl students, which is a challenge even for a wizard. But Negi's job gets even harder when his childhood friend Anya joins his class. Anya's having a tough time fitting in with the other students—and an even tougher time accepting Negi as her teacher! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Ken Akamatsu. Art by Takuya Fujima. Child genius—and powerful wizard—Negi Springfield has had his share of magical adventures. But not even magic can help Negi with his latest challenge: acting with his students in the school play! Its Cinderella, and with the adorable Negi playing Prince Charming, every girl in the school is vying for the lead role. Who will get to live happily ever after with Negi? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by Ken Akamatsu. Art by Takuya Fujima. While training with his master, Evangeline, Negi Springfield remembers that she knew his father and begs her to tell him anything she can about the Thousand Master. She agrees, and Negi learns things about his father—and his teacher—that he never imagined. But the information doesnt come cheap. . . . Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Written by Ken Akamatsu. Art by Takuya Fujima. In the aftermath of the attack of the Star Crystal, Negi Springfield turns his attention back to finding his father, the famous Thousand Master Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects (2004 Digest) Vol. 1-3. Story and art by Ken Akamatsu. Ten-year-old Negi Springfield has just graduated from a British school for wizards. After meeting with the school headmaster to discuss his graduate work assignment, he finds that he will be moving to Japan - to teach English at an all-girls high school. Under strict instructions not to show his magic powers, Negi finds that he can't resist using them to help others. Of course, despite his good intentions sometimes his magic just makes things even worse! Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 600 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects (2004 Digest) Vol. 4-6. Story and art by Ken Akamatsu. A ten-year-old wizard, Negi Springfield is also a teacher with a wide variety of strange and unusual students. With every new adventure, they learn more about each other and themselves. Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 600 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects (2004 Digest) Vol. 7-9. Story and art by Ken Akamatsu. A ten-year-old wizard, Negi Springfield is also a teacher with a wide variety of strange and unusual students. With every new adventure, they learn more about each other and themselves. Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 600 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects (2004 Digest) Vol. 10-12. Story and art by Ken Akamatsu. A ten-year-old wizard, Negi Springfield is also a teacher with a wide variety of strange and unusual students. With every new adventure, they learn more about each other and themselves. Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 600 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects (2004 Digest) Vol. 13-15. Story and art by Ken Akamatsu. A ten-year-old wizard, Negi Springfield is also a teacher with a wide variety of strange and unusual students. With every new adventure, they learn more about each other and themselves. Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 600 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Collects (2004 Digest) Vol. 16-18. Story and art by Ken Akamatsu. Ten-year-old Negi Springfield has just graduated from a British school for wizards. After meeting with the school headmaster to discuss his graduate work assignment, he finds that he will be moving to Japan-to teach English at an all-girls high school. Under strict instructions not to show his magic powers, Negi finds that he can't resist using them to help others. Of course, despite his good intentions sometimes his magic just makes things even worse! Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 600 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Collects (2004 Digest) Vol. 19-21. Story and art by Ken Akamatsu. Ten-year-old Negi Springfield has just graduated from a British school for wizards. After meeting with the school headmaster to discuss his graduate work assignment, he finds that he will be moving to Japan-to teach English at an all-girls high school. Under strict instructions not to show his magic powers, Negi finds that he can't resist using them to help others. Of course, despite his good intentions sometimes his magic just makes things even worse! Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 600 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Collects (2004 Digest) Vol. 22-24. Story and art by Ken Akamatsu. Ten-year-old Negi Springfield has just graduated from a British school for wizards. After meeting with the school headmaster to discuss his graduate work assignment, he finds that he will be moving to Japan-to teach English at an all-girls high school. Under strict instructions not to show his magic powers, Negi finds that he can't resist using them to help others. Of course, despite his good intentions sometimes his magic just makes things even worse! Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 600 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $19.99.