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Volume 10 - 1st printing.

Written by Shiki Mizuchi. Art and cover by Ran.

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

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

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

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

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing.

Written by Shiki Mizuchi. Art and cover by Ran.

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

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

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

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

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Written by Shiki Mizuchi. Art and cover by Ran.

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

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

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

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

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 13 - 1st printing.

Written by Shiki Mizuchi. Art and cover by Ran.

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

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

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

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

Cover price $12.99.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tsuyoshi Watanabe. The school of Black Mist and Dark Skies have suddenly shown up at Nangokuren and a four on four fight is declared! Will Rintaro and the Dragons of Nangokuren make it out on top? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.00.

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Rise of the Dragon Princess: Part 1 of 6 - Story and art by Johji Manabe. n the year 4077, Ledomiam, the last of the free nations, has reluctantly agreed to make peace with the Romunilian Empire. Karula Olzen, second daughter of the Ledomiam royal family, has been sent to the Romunilian capital to sign a so-called Treaty of Amity, a document which would reduce her country to little more than a vassal state. But, once on the other side of enemy lines, peace is the last thing on Karula's mind. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Rise of the Dragon Princess: Part 2 of 6 - Story and art by Johji Manabe. The best-laid plans of mice and royalty . . . ! Princess Karula's attempted assassination of Gustav, ruler of the Romunilian empire, has gone sour, and now she is trapped behind enemy lines with only a small band of her planet's army to protect her. The next move belongs to Gustav, and he isn't known for playing games. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Rise of the Dragon Princess: Part 3 of 6 - Story and art by Johji Manabe. A mysterious and buxom swordswoman clad only in chain mail and charm has chopped her way through her competition. Now she has another taker -- Dard, the hot headed, hard drinking, womanizing commander of the Royal Border Patrol. He has designs on besting her at battle and then besting her in bed; and she has designs on subverting his forces. Though all may be fair at love and war, this pair is pushing the envelope! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Rise of the Dragon Princess: Part 4 of 6 - Story and art by Johji Manabe. She bested him in battle -- defeated him in a swordfight -- and that should have sent him packing. But he's Dard, the hotheaded, hard-drinking, womanizing commander of the Royal Border Patrol; and she's Karula, the beautiful, buxom, sword-wielding princess of Ledomiam. And so the battle in the bar has become a war of the sexes -- and the next battleground is Karula's shower! Grab a towel and shed your shirt, 'cause it's about to get hot and steamy! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Rise of the Dragon Princess: Part 5 of 6 - Story and art by Johji Manabe. As leader of the Royal Border Patrol, Dard has taken plenty of bullets and other assorted wounds in the line of duty. It was exactly that which prepared him for saving the buxom, sword-wielding princess Karula from the Bosvanian army. But when Karula catches him with his own personal harem . . . well, nothing could have prepared him to survive that onslaught! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Rise of the Dragon Princess: Part 6 of 6 - Story and art by Johji Manabe. The sexy swordswoman Karula's equally-buxom sister, Queen Rosalia, is held captive by the Bosvanians! Karula's charmed an entire army into following her into the fray, but it's going to take more than a little cleavage and a lot of cleavers to walk out of this one alive -- there's a kamikaze squadron coming to blow them all to smithereens! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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The Revenge of Gustav: Paqrt 1 of 6 - Story and art by Johji Manabe. Her country's being threatened by the empire-building Bosvanians, her curvaceous, buxom body boils with the blood of a warrior, and now she has a mystical sword that can cut a path through the enemy! The series may be called The Revenge of Gustav, but you can bet that fire-eyed fighter named Karula is going to come out on top! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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The Revenge of Gustav: Paqrt 2 of 6 - Story and art by Johji Manabe. They're bound, gagged, and nude! They're the women of a nearby farm town, and it's up to the curvaceous warrior Karula to free them! Armed with her mystical sword, she heads into the fray against the entire Bosvanian army -- and she's coming back a winner, or a corpse! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

The Revenge of Gustav: Paqrt 3 of 6 - Story and art by Johji Manabe. All men lust after the sexy, curvaceous body of the warrior princess Karula! But possessed by the mystical sword of Kurrg, all Karula lusts after is blood, and she's gonna spill it by the bucket in the Imperial city of Makkas, in a bar crowded with Imperial soldiers! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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The Revenge of Gustav: Paqrt 4 of 6 - Story and art by Johji Manabe. If she's going to slaughter Gustav, swordswoman Karula first must defeat . . . Minerva! It's warrior princess against warrior princess, and blood will fly! Meanwhile, Rosalia is saved from heavily armed rapists by the love-struck guardswoman she seduced while escaping Kurgh's flying fortress. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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The Revenge of Gustav: Paqrt 5 of 6 - Story and art by Johji Manabe. Karula and Masahiko have infiltrated the brutal slave city of Radom at last. Their daring rescue would certainly have failed if not for Karula's old friend, Chen, but there's no time for back-patting now. . . there's a king to assassinate. Emperor Gustav has arrived in Radom, and Princess Minerva is on hand herself to make sure no one harms her father. Can the companions break through Minerva's guard to kill the emperor? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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The Revenge of Gustav: Paqrt 6 of 6 - Story and art by Johji Manabe. Masahiko's a hero! His Kamikaze airbike ride sets off huge fires in the mines of Radom. Together with the workers' revolt, Emperor Gustav's visit has turned into a nightmare for the Romunilian leader. Even Kurgh, the Romunilian Supreme Warlock General, has failed to deliver on his promise to kill Princess Karula. But that doesn't mean Karula's in hiding. Far from it! Dard at her side, the Ledomiam princess emerges from the flames to take Gustav's life. But is she prepared to pay the price of her Faustian deal with the treacherous Kurgh? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Shadow of the Warlock: Part 1 of 6 - Story and art by Johji Manabe. Romunilian Supreme Warlock General Kurgh thinks he can control Princess Karula. He better think again. The Warrior Princess has tricks of her own up her sleeve, and Kurgh's magical sword in her hands. Their confrontation may reduce Radom to rubble. Meanwhile, Karula's sister Rosalia and her lover aren't sure if they're on the run or on a honeymoon. But when Romunilian stormtroopers find them, their tryst gets wilder than either of them expected. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Shadow of the Warlock: Part 2 of 6 - Story and art by Johji Manabe. Karula and companions are all safe and sound in the free state of Akogiland, a trade city built on an enormous floating continent. The princess and Dard have a loving reunion. It's a picture-perfect, happy ending, except . . . Who is that sleeping in Dard's tent but Minerva, the beautiful and buxom daughter of Emperor Gustav?! What's going on here, lover boy?! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Shadow of the Warlock: Part 3 of 6 - Story and art by Johji Manabe. I come not to praise Gustav, but to bury him. So might Kurgh say as the Warlock General announces that he's the best choice to become the new Emperor of Romunilia. Only one warlord is brave enough to oppose him, Kreitas, defender of the missing Princess Minerva. Little does Kreitas know, as he fights off Kurgh's assassins, that the princess he worships from afar is alive and well. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Shadow of the Warlock: Part 4 of 6 - Story and art by Johji Manabe. Rosalia and Rua have been wandering the wilds since their escape from Kurgh's flying fortress. So no wonder they're overjoyed when they spot an inviting desert oasis. With their spirits refreshed, the insatiable Rua figures it's time for a little fun with her friend. But fun turns to fear when they're surrounded by Imperial soldiers. The women and the Imperials have forgotten that in this arid country, oasis lakes are often the home of giant sand crabs that don't like to be disturbed! Meanwhile, Princess Minerva is set on vengeance against Kurgh. But when Imperial fighters appear off their wing, the captain of her transport aircraft decides to sell her out. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Shadow of the Warlock: Part 5 of 6 - Story and art by Johji Manabe. Admiral Gillion of Romunilia has come to Akogiland in search of Karula and Princess Minerva. And the arrival of a deadly battleship off their floating city causes disarray in the ranks of revolutionaries, merchants, and downright criminals that throng it's streets. The chairman of the council says he's ready to fight. But can Karula stand by and let the city that has protected her be bombarded to ruins? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Shadow of the Warlock: Part 6 of 6 - Story and art by Johji Manabe. Admiral Gillion has ordered his powerful battleship to bombard the free trading city of Akogiland, and Karula is in charge of organizing the defense! Can the floating city's motley collection of old cannons and artillery hold off a Romunilian ship of the line? It's boarding parties away as Akogiland strikes the first blow of rebellion against the Empire, and its brutal new emperor, Kurgh! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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The Hidden War: Part 1 of 6 - Story and art by Johji Manabe. Far behind enemy lines, Princess Minerva is fighting a lonely war against the sorcerer who betrayed her father. Deep in the ruins of a devastated city, the angry princess is troubled by memories of her happy days on Akogihold with Dard and Karula, the woman she swore to kill. And at the same time, she's being hunted by a whole legion of empire troops! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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The Hidden War: Part 2 of 6 - Story and art by Johji Manabe. Kreitas has rescued his princess. But Princess Minerva doesn't suffer fools and traitors easily, and now the young warrior holds him responsible for the treachery of his older brother. Meanwhile, it's not love, but greed and lust, that's filling the underworld of Akogiland as mercenaries stream into the rebel stronghold from across the continent. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

The Hidden War: Part 3 of 6 - Story and art by Johji Manabe. As war clouds near Akogiland, Karula and Dard enjoy a few days of peace. Not that everyone else is enjoying their fun as much as they are. This is one couple that no one can ignore. No one, except Masahiko, their Nosjir friend. Masahiko is in heaven as warplanes arrive to join the rebellion. And when he stumbles across a famous flying ace, Ramuda sets the wheels in motion that will bring another comrade into Karula's circle. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

The Hidden War: Part 4 of 6 - Story and art by Johji Manabe. As the empire's noose closes in around the free city, none of the mercenaries, soldiers of fortune, or war profiteers on the flying island can agree on any strategy. But when Karula and Dard walk out of another pointless strategy session, it has unexpected results. Who is that woman and her sidekick eating dinner on the other side of the bar? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

The Hidden War: Part 5 of 6 - Story and art by Johji Manabe. Far from Akogiland, Kreitas, the last loyal retainer of Princess Minerva, is struggling to make his dream come true. The more he tries to please the Princess, the more he seems to anger her. Even the friendly Rufus can't seem to persuade Minerva to accept Kreitas' loyalty. Meanwhile, Karula wants the rebels to mass all their forces for a single strike right at Kurgh's fortress castle itself. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

The Hidden War: Part 6 of 6 - Story and art by Johji Manabe. The imperial forces of Kurgh are closing in on Akogiland and only the intervention of Queen Rosalia has brought order to the sessions of the council. Even a squadron of Nosjir pilots has joined the anti-imperial alliance, and Masahiko has been dragged back into the service. Karula has a bold plan for taking the war right to Kurgh's front door, but will any of the comrades come out unscathed? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Rise of the Dragon Princess!" Collects Drakuun (1997-1999) #1-6. Story and art by Johji Manabe. Translated by Dana Lewis and Toren Smith. Softcover, 168 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Revenge of Gustav!" Collects Drakuun (1997-1999) #7-12. Story and art by Johji Manabe. Translated by Dana Lewis and Toren Smith. She is Karula, Dragon Princess of Ledomiam and sworn to destroy the Romunilian Emperor Gustav. To do so, she must make a pact with a warlock in order to use his enchanted sword, the only weapon capable of striking Gustav down. But wielding the sword has a price, one that may destroy all she loves and help to bring about an even greater darkness over Ledomiam. Softcover, 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Shadow of the Warlock!" Collects Drakuun (1997-1999) #13-18. Story and art by Johji Manabe. Translated by Dana Lewis and Toren Smith. Karula, Dragon Princess of Ledomiam, has destroyed the Emperor Gustav. But now, she must deal with the warlock Kurgh, who helped Karula bring Gustav down - but only in order to grab the throne for himself. And Princess Minerva, daughter of Gustav, is none too happy with the current state of galactic affairs and has every intention of taking Karula's head! Softcover, 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The Return of Gustav!" Collects Drakuun (1997-1999) #19-24. Story and art by Johji Manabe. Translated by Dana Lewis and Toren Smith. Softcover, 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Svetlana Chmakova. When manga writer Christie settles in the artist alley of her first ever anime convention, she sees it as an opportunity to promote the comic she had started with her boyfriend. But when a mysterious cosplayer sweeps Christie off her feet, her life is suddenly filled with the excitement and spontaneity of a new love. But what do you do when you fall in love with someone who is going to be miles away from you in just a couple of days? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Svetlana Chmakova. When manga writer Christie settles in the artist alley of her first ever anime convention, she sees it as an opportunity to promote the comic she had started with her boyfriend. But when a mysterious cosplayer sweeps Christie off her feet, her life is suddenly filled with the excitement and spontaneity of a new love. But what do you do when you fall in love with someone who is going to be miles away from you in just a couple of days? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Svetlana Chmakova. It's Christie's second year at the Lakeside Anime Convention and the drama picks up right where it left off. With her new partner-in-crime, a.k.a. artiste extraordinaire Bethany, she is promoting her latest comic. Matt is also back, but to Christie's shock, he now has a girlfriend! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Svetlana Chmakova. It's Christie's second year at the Lakeside Anime Convention and the drama picks up right where it left off. With her new partner-in-crime, a.k.a. artiste extraordinaire Bethany, she is promoting her latest comic. Matt is also back, but to Christie's shock, he now has a girlfriend! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Svetlana Chmakova. College students Christie and Bethany are back to pimp their comic at the LAC, this time to a delightfully large crowd of loyal fans who read it online. Bethany's glowing with pride as her mascot art had won the contest and is now on every T-shirt and program at the con. They are the stars this year! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Svetlana Chmakova. College students Christie and Bethany are back to pimp their comic at the LAC, this time to a delightfully large crowd of loyal fans who read it online. Bethany's glowing with pride as her mascot art had won the contest and is now on every T-shirt and program at the con. They are the stars this year! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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1st printing. HOW TO DRAW THE BAD GUYS OF ANIME AND MANGA If you love to draw anime and manga, you know that every great story needs a great villain. Luckily, inspiration is all around you and the possibilities are limitless! From plant to animal to mineral, all you need to do is borrow from the natural (or supernatural) world--from insects and plants to animals, and even elements. You will see how to incorporate their parts into your character drawings for completely original (and sinister!) results. Blurring the line between reality and fantasy, creatures inspired by bears, jellyfish, spiders, trees, smoke and more make really good bad guys! Inside you'll find: • 50 original characters, including the evil Whispy Witch, a flame-inspired villain who can make herself invisible and who possesses shapeshifting abilities • Front, back and action-pose views of all 50 characters with close-ups of important details, like the Conniving Cutie, a mischievous villain whose yellow eyes are reminiscent of a snake and whose hair and clothing emulate snake-like imagery and movement • Advice for developing personality and coloring your creatures, like the dangerous Crusading Crustacean; you'll want to color him red and include details like an impenetrable shell and spiky hair to symbolize his toughness Be inspired to create your own dastardly manga characters! Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $22.99.

1st printing.

By Junka Morozumi and Tomomi Mizuna.

This book provides a revolutionary new 3-step tracing technique that beginning artists can use to quickly learn to draw manga characters just like a pro!

Every page presents a classic manga pose, from walking and running to jumping for joy, in three different steps:
1. A simple outline of the body
2. The defining elements of the character (like clothes, hair and facial expression) highlighted for easy tracing so you can practice placing them onto the basic body outline.
3. The finished drawing (for inspiration).

Popular manga artists Junka Morozumi and Tomomi Mizuna guide you through a series of carefully graded lessons to build up your skills gradually. Each pose and scene has a star skill level, so you can build your way up from 1 to 5!
Chapter 1 deals with the basic poses of standing, walking, and running.
Chapter 2 presents signature manga poses such as turning around in surprise and being angry with hands on hips.
Chapter 3 practices various sitting and lying down poses.
Chapter 4 deals with drawing perspective, looking at characters from above, below and diagonal viewpoints.
Chapter 5 focuses on 2-person manga poses including the classic prince with a princess in his arms.
Chapter 6 lets readers try out the skills they have acquired by tracing and copying a full-page manga illustration containing multiple characters.

These six lessons are supplemented by expert tips and easy exercises for capturing the right facial expressions, drawing the clothes and getting the perspective and body proportions right.

Beginning manga artists are in good hands with Morozumi, who lectures at art academies in Tokyo, and Mizuna, whose work has been exhibited in the U.S., Europe and beyond. If you've been looking for an easy-to-use guide to drawing manga, The Manga Artist's Handbook: Drawing Basic Manga Characters is the perfect place to start!

Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $14.99.

1st printing.

By Hisashi Kagawa and Yoshihiko Umakoshi.

Two superstars of anime and manga open their studio doors and spill their secrets in this private master class.

Join Hisashi Kagawa, an animation director for Sailor Moon, and Yoshihiko Umakoshi, a character developer for My Hero Academia, as they show you how to bring your battle heroines boldly to life. Helpful sidebars and tips appear in dialogue bubbles throughout this book, as the artists guide aspiring illustrators from initial idea to finished artworks, pointing out common missteps and pitfalls that can easily frustrate beginning artists along the way.

The essential techniques and design elements needed to create engaging female-led battle scenes are first reviewed in detail. Then each author walks the reader through their entire creative process of developing an original story from beginning to end. Along the way the authors give you hundreds of helpful tips on how to create compelling characters and render realistic expressions and poses, showing you how practiced professionals work. Starting from a storyboard sequence of simple sketches you'll progress to a polished finished drawing.

By learning from two artists with different styles at the same time, readers get twice the advice and emerge doubly prepared to create scenes, stories and battle heroines of their own.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, PC/PB&W.