Comic books in 'Manga'

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tohru Himuka. Translated by Margaret Ngo. Trying to establish a medical practice in the capital has proven to be trickier than performing surgery! Yet as Koyou attempts to get things off the ground, an unexpected encounter with a drunken, lecherous geezer turns out to be a fortuitous next step. Then later, the young doctor finds she's got another challenge on her hands and this time it involves acquiring a critical medical instrument. After all, how exactly does someone make a hypodermic needle? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 204 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tohru Himuka. Translated by Margaret Ngo. At last, Koyou's practice is open and ready for patients, but business sure is slow! Bored to tears, she stumbles upon the perfect thing to lift her spirits-muscle erotica?! And while muscle-obsessed Koyou ransacks the capital for more, Keiun sets out east to the Plum Province to find out more about a strange illness. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 204 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tohru Himuka. Translated by Margaret Ngo. Determined to get to the bottom of a mysterious pandemic, Keiun leads a top-secret mission into the neighboring Plum Province to investigate rumors of a "mountain curse" that has already claimed many lives. Discovering it was a contagious disease all along, Keiun also uncovers a scheme to conceal the spreading sickness as well as the Stem Sect's hidden movements in the shadows. Left with no choice, Keiun uses the last ace left up his sleeve... Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 196 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tohru Himuka. Translated by Margaret Ngo. Upon Miura Naotsugu's request to find his elder brother, Jinya visits the Miuras' family home to investigate his disappearance. But as soon as Jinya and Naotsugu step into the missing brother's room, they are pulled into a strange, other world. There, they discover a little girl playing with a ball and the elder brother by her side... Was the brother spirited away by a demon, after all? A surprising truth awaits them as they unravel the mystery of his departure... Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 220 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $14.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tohru Himuka. Translated by Margaret Ngo. Koyou has singlehandedly saved the village! It's a big break for the young doctor, the prince, and the medical revolution on the horizon. At the same time, however, they have gotten a glimpse into a sinister plot linked to the Stem Sect and the ambitious Consort Ro. But upon her triumphant return to the capital, Koyou finds someone unexpected waiting for her... Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 212 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $14.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Bash. Mysterious beings that do not belong in our world known as "angels" are looking for a village that exists in-between space and time. But, the village is also searching for something, a boy named Touru. When they find him, a war breaks out and the angels are determined to exterminate the villagers. What is the secret the village holds and why must they find Touru? This is a story of fate. This is a story of epic fantasy. GEN presents Eden, an all-new epic series. 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 $10.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiroki Endo. Eden Volume One is both a brilliant love song to the post-apocalyptic survival genre and the beginning of a deep exploration on man's role in the natural order. In the near future, a large portion of humanity is wiped out by a brutal, new virus that hardens the skin while dissolving internal organs. Those who aren't immune are either severely crippled or allowed to live with cybernetically enhanced bodies. Taking advantage of a world in chaos, a paramilitary force known as the Propater topples the United Nations and seeks world domination. Elijah, a young survivor searching for his mother, travels towards the Andes Mountains with an artificially intelligent combat robot. When he encounters a group of anti-Propater freedom fighters, a maelstrom of unique characters unfolds. Graphic, cyberpunk, and philosophical, Eden is a place where endearing heroes face a constant struggle for survival and violent surprises wait around every corner! From the pages of Afternoon, the same manga anthology that brought us Blade of the Immortal and Oh My Goddess! Often compared to Katsuhiro Otomo's Akira in both artistic execution and storytelling scope, Hiroki Endo's deep and beautiful Eden series is finally available in English! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 216 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiroki Endo. Graphic, cyberpunk, and philosophical, Eden is a place where endearing heroes face a constant struggle for survival and violent surprises wait around every corner! After a large portion of humanity is wiped out by a brutal, new virus, an organization known as the Propator seeks to wrest control of the world from the United Nations. Elijah, a young survivor with immunity to the virus, crosses paths with a group of supposed freedom fighters. His companion, an artificially intelligent combat robot named Cherubim, is appropriated and reprogrammed, and Elijah is pulled into a world of relentless peril and intrigue! Cybernetic enhancements! Extreme violence! This breathtaking ride is just getting started! From the pages of Afternoon, the same manga anthology that brought us Blade of the Immortal and Oh My Goddess! Often compared to Katsuhiro Otomo's Akira in both artistic execution and storytelling scope, Hiroki Endo's deep and beautiful Eden series is finally available in English! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiroki Endo. The most action-filled Eden yet! In this shocking volume, character revelations and intense battlefield decisions punctuate a roller-coaster, book-length conflict. With new, cyber-augmented Propater villains (the Aeon soldiers) making a vicious debut, the mysterious Colonel tries to keep his ragtag group of freedom fighters alive. Kenji cuts a path through armored soldiers, and Cheribum and Sophia suffer serious setbacks. Kachua and Wycliffe make their way through secret Incan tunnels, not knowing what horrors lie in the daylight. If you thought that the previous Eden volume had a cliffhanger ending, you'll be blown away by the final pages of this thrilling ride! Hiroki Endo's Eden is a garden of violence, pathos, and philosophy, where endearing heroes face a constant struggle for survival and violent surprises wait around every corner! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiroki Endo. Exploring the origin of Kenji, the knife-wielding,Japanese freedom fighter, Hiroki Endo takes us back in time to witness the brutal events that shaped this warrior's spirit. In Kenji's present, he fights in one of the most intense hand-to-hand combat sequences in post-apocalyptic literature! With the world reeling from the aftereffects of a brutal, widespread virus, civilization is torn between the laws and ways of the old world and a new order where cybernetic implants are commonplace and "might means right." Elijah and his comrades-in-arms attempt to cross the Andes Mountains, with Propater's gruesome Aeon soldiers and armored troops hot on their heels! Graphic, cyberpunk, and philosophical, Eden is a place where endearing heroes face a constant struggle for survival. and violent surprises wait around every corner! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiroki Endo. Backed by their military might and mutated Aeon soldiers, Propater forces continue to seek possession of our planet. They also seek to maintain possession of a body stuck in suspended animation--a body whose consciousness has just been downloaded into outlaw Sophia's sophisticated, cyber-enhanced system. Sophia lost her body years ago, with only her brain surviving the flesh-destroying plague that decimated the world. Will she risk her own existence for a chance to reunite Maya's body with his mind? To make matters worse, Elijah enlists the aid of an old friend and plans an ambush at a Gnosian airport. Desperate, young Elijah seeks a reunion of a different sort . . . and he'll kill anyone who stands in his way! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 216 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiroki Endo. As the survivors of last volume's bloodbath regroup, a pivotal character lies in a coma, and young Elijah is separated from Colonel Kahn's freedom fighters and swept into another complicated whirlwind of trouble. He's caught between two violent groups, beaten and harassed by revenge-hungry policemen, and hounded by a sadistic drug lord who may have ties to Elijah's father. In Hiroki Endo's post-pandemic world, humanity is quickly rebuilding its cities and returning to the comforts and conveniences of large urban environments-but reviving destructive, age-old habits as well. While exploring the crippling vices that have plagued humanity throughout history, Endo also serves up a volume of bittersweet reunions, shifting alliances, and surprising new settings. Eden volume 6 also includes a bonus section featuring character studies and pinups by Hiroki Endo and Hiroaki Samura (Blade of the Immortal)!! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiroki Endo. Delving into the drug cartel politics of South America's post-pandemic future, Hiroki Endo (Tanpenshu) offers up the most complex volume of Eden yet. Elijah initiates a shaky alliance with the Automater, a half-cyborg female crime boss, in order to glean more information about Pedro, the sadistic gangster who mutilated one of Elijah's friends. In a compelling twist, we find out about Pedro's past, his admirable commitment to his brother, and the intricate plan that he hatches in an attempt to save the life of another loved one. As rival gangs fight for power in post-apocalyptic cities, Endo delivers moments of brutal torture, shifting alliances, and poignant reflection, along with his trademark flashes of unexpected violence. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 216 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: "Hiroki Endo's Eden is a demonstration of what science fiction can offer when thoughtfully engaging the world rather than just offering tired parables." - Scott Green, Ain't It Cool News Cover price $12.95.

Volume 7 - 2nd or later printings. Story and art by Hiroki Endo. Delving into the drug cartel politics of South America's post-pandemic future, Hiroki Endo (Tanpenshu) offers up the most complex volume of Eden yet. Elijah initiates a shaky alliance with the Automater, a half-cyborg female crime boss, in order to glean more information about Pedro, the sadistic gangster who mutilated one of Elijah's friends. In a compelling twist, we find out about Pedro's past, his admirable commitment to his brother, and the intricate plan that he hatches in an attempt to save the life of another loved one. As rival gangs fight for power in post-apocalyptic cities, Endo delivers moments of brutal torture, shifting alliances, and poignant reflection, along with his trademark flashes of unexpected violence. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 216 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: "Hiroki Endo's Eden is a demonstration of what science fiction can offer when thoughtfully engaging the world rather than just offering tired parables." - Scott Green, Ain't It Cool News Cover price $12.95.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiroki Endo. Amidst the gore and turmoil in Hiroki Endo's stark, post-pandemic future, two war-scarred characters begin to-fall in love? In this volume new doors swing open for young Elijah, as his sniper skills increase and he continues his combat training. Overcome by the turn of events that brought him out of the wilderness and into a decadent, heartless South American city, Elijah seeks comfort in the arms of another survivor. Coping with a hard crush, a new school, and vicious gang rivalries, Elijah tries to adapt to city life, but will the surprise return of a major character uproot him once again? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: "Endo mutes manga distinctives for realism's sake . . . keeps the violence short and sharp, inserts a few low-key satiric jibes at late-twentieth-century sociopolitics, and paces the narrative to facilitate milieu and character development. He conjures a postapocalyptic aura of near-palpable mystery." - Ray Olson, Booklist Cover price $12.95.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiroki Endo. The Closure virus, responsible for wiping out about one-third of the world's population, begins to mutate, and victims in India are found undergoing strange metamorphoses. This volume also finds Hiroki Endo moving Eden in new directions, with new characters, settings, and technology mixing with the old. Sophia and Kenji are back, going head-to-head with Propator forces in Eastern Asia, including Propator's cyborg killers-the vicious Aeon soldiers! Elijah's father flexes some political muscle, and Kenji uses some real muscle to protect an important political figure, the leader of a minority group in China still fighting for their human rights. This is another fast-paced, roller-coaster Eden volume, with explosive action, science fiction twists, incredibly violent surprises, and morsels of philosophical debate. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 216 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiroki Endo. By 2112, the Closure Virus has already wiped out about one-third of the world's population, but it mutates again to infect not only people and living creatures--but inorganic matter as well. Dubbed the "Disclosure Virus," this new threat overruns several major cities, creating huge crystalline shapes with the matter it absorbs. With the world's economy also crumbling, the additional pressures send dominant political forces into desperate tailspins. Nomad sends agents to find Marihan, a minority leader who now holds important information about a terrorist network. Knife-wielding, fan-favorite Kenji is searching for her, too, feeling personally responsible for her safety--and running headlong into danger. In Peru, Elijah is now several years older, and he gets involved in yet another Propater fiasco. With his sister still captured, Propater gives him one more reason to seek bloody vengeance when an old friend is murdered. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 232 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiroki Endo. The Closure Virus fails to destroy humanity, but the mysterious Propater organization uses the ensuing chaos to take over governments across the globe. Years later, the Closure Virus has mutated and begins to spread in a strange way, with the enigmatic being who calls himself "Maya" possibly at the center of its proliferation. While Maya may also hold the key to freeing Elijah's kidnapped sister, Elijah finds himself enmeshed in another complicated Propater debacle, and it's clear that the greedy, scheming organization wants him dead. Befriending Aletheia, a strange cyborg girl, Elijah travels to Australia--where Miriam (the policewoman from Eden Volume 10) is following clues on her former partner's death, where Propater may be holding some of its prisoners of war, and where dozens of pilgrims are giving themselves up to the expanding threat of the new Disclosure Virus! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: "Eden is a fascinating dystopian series like none other. The superb artwork, the intricate and taut storytelling are arresting in every aspect." - ActiveAnime.com Cover price $12.95.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiroki Endo. Still investigating the Australian Wilhelm Corporation and its connection to the murders of several police officers, Miriam and Wendy track down some key figures in the conspiracy, who begin to die mysterious deaths of their own. Also in Australia, Propater's seemingly unstoppable cyborg assassin, the one who mutilated Nathan, finally finds Elijah-and this beast proves to be quite a match for Elijah's new bodyguard, Letheia Aletheia! Elijah's kidnapped sister reveals some startling family secrets, and her relationship with the elusive and powerful being known as "Maya" continues to grow. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: "This story is savage, relentless, and totally intoxicating. No one is ever safe, and no one is spared." - Anime on DVD Cover price $12.95.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiroki Endo. Hiroki Endo's critically acclaimed manga series returns with a massive volume packed with brutal battles, strange sci-fi surprises, political intrigue, and an expanding "intelligent virus" that's taking over the world! As Elijah searches Australia for his missing sister, the Propater organization sends several rounds of cyborg assassins after him! The "Maya" virus grows and threatens to absorb all human life into it, Elijah is reunited with a few talented friends, and a budding romance restores a bit of hope to this violent, postapocalyptic near future! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

Volume 14 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiroki Endo. Hiroki Endo's epic manga series returns to blow fans away with a 232-page volume crammed with jaw-dropping battle sequences and strange sci-fi twists! Several years after our last volume, Elijah is still on a mission to free his sister from the Propater organization's clutches, but an older Mana has some skills of her own-and a lethal bodyguard to boot! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 232 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yumeji. Adapted by Nube Consulting. Translated by Jessie Aufiery. Long ago, plants and animals lived in harmony... until humankind came to power and, unable to coexist with nature, destroyed and exploited both flora and fauna without a second thought. Now the world has become a barren wasteland. But witches have the power to speak to nature. Blamed for the extinction of plant life, and feared by humanity for their powers, they hide away from the rest of humanity in secret lairs bursting with greenery. Pili, a young witch-apprentice, has set out on the roads accompanied by the wolf Oak. However, she is not accustomed to the world outside and traveling long distances. Her fatigue quickly takes its toll, and she ends up injuring herself by tumbling down a rocky slope! Fortunately, a boy named Bowei finds Pili and takes her home to nurse her back to health. However, the arrival of the unfamiliar young lady arouses suspicion among other villagers, who quickly discern her true nature as a witch. And all captured witches share the fate of execution! Softcover (with Dust Jacket), 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Teen 13+ Cover price $12.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yumeji. Adapted by Nube Consulting. Translated by Jessie Aufiery. Long ago, plants and animals lived in harmony... until the humans arrived. Unable to coexist with other species, humans mercilessly destroyed everything in their path, forcing fauna and flora into hiding. For hundreds of years, the world has been nothing but a vast, barren desert. Luckily, a few pockets of nature still exist; sanctuaries of witches, extraordinary women who can hear the call of the plants. Despite their abilities, humans despise witches and blame them for the disappearance of nature. While Pili continues her search for eden with Oak by her side, she has yet to grasp the true mercilessness of the world around her. A run-in with another traveling witch opens her eyes to the harsh reality of traveling solo. The witch, Laminala, vows to teach Pili all she needs to know about survival in a barren land. Oak keeps watch over Pili, even when her worldview needs a major adjustment. She must challenge her own beliefs before she's ready to start her search for Eden in earnest. Softcover (with Dust Jacket), 5-in. x 7-in., 196 pages, B&W. Teen 13+ Cover price $12.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yumeji. Adapted by Nube Consulting. Translated by Jessie Aufiery. In a world forsaken by nature, only witches can save humanity. Long ago, plants and animals lived in harmony...until the humans arrived. Unable to coexist with other species, humans mercilessly destroyed everything in their path, forcing fauna and flora into hiding. For hundreds of years, the world has been nothing but a vast, barren desert. Luckily, a few pockets of nature still exist: sanctuaries of witches, extraordinary women who can hear the call of the plants. Despite their abilities, humans hate witches and blame them for the disappearance of nature. Pili and Oak still search for the elusive Eden, but thanks to the guidance of amurd spirits, they have discovered a hidden alcove of witches in the mountains. Unfortunately, its residents know nothing about Eden or its location. However, as they prepare to depart, a quick slip of the tongue has everyone present in grave danger. Matters only get worse when Oak hears the marching of soldiers in the distance. Witch-hunters have located their refuge! Pili rushes to help the other witches, much to Oaks displeasure, but how will she escape capture this time? Or will she be caught and sentenced to death as a witch? The quest for a lost paradise continues! Softcover (with Dust Jacket), 5-in. x 7-in., 196 pages, B&W. Teen 13+ Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yumeji. Adapted by Nube Consulting. Translated by Jessie Aufiery. In a world devastated by humankind and forsaken by plants and animals, only witches have the power to communicate with nature. Thanks to Oak, Pili has escaped from the Fruditilla fortress and its supervising witch-turned-patron-saint. There, from the dungeon where they were both imprisoned, she has freed a new companion. Mistreated by her captor for days, this friend is only barely able to walk! To save her, Pili has no choice: she must set out in search of amurds and concoct a remedy as soon as possible! However, Oak is reluctant and suggests abandoning the young woman, fearing she will slow them down, which infuriates his protégée. How will the two companions manage to find common ground?! Softcover (with Dust Jacket), 5-in. x 7-in., 196 pages, B&W. Teen 13+ Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yumeji. Adapted by Nube Consulting. Translated by Jessie Aufiery. When a young witch apprentice loses her home and mentor to witch hunts, can she awaken her druid-like powers and flee to safety? Humankind and nature are at odds in this epic Ghibli-esque fantasy manga, perfect for fans of Princess Mononoke, Nausicaa¨, and Witch Hat Atelier!In a world devastated by humankind and forsaken by plants and animals, only witches have the power to communicate with nature. After their encounter with Aster, a former soldier living alone in a witches former refuge, Pili, Karen, and Oak continue their journey to Eden. Unfortunately, the young girls no longer sense the voice of the amurds, who seem to have completely deserted them. Suddenly, a faint whisper reaches their ears! To the great surprise of the three companions, it comes from a ruined city. The wolf has a sense of foreboding, and the discovery of plants unearthed in a crude manner proves him right. It was a trap set by witch-hunter Zakum! Pili and Karen manage to escape, but Oak is captured. Will they be able to save him from the clutches of the malevolent kingdom? Softcover (with Dust Jacket), 5-in. x 7-in., 198 pages, B&W. Teen 13+ Cover price $12.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yumeji. Adapted by Nube Consulting. Translated by Jessie Aufiery. When a young witch apprentice loses her home and mentor to witch hunts, can she awaken her druid-like powers and flee to safety? Humankind and nature are at odds in this epic Ghibli-esque fantasy manga, perfect for fans of Princess Mononoke, Nausicaa, and Witch Hat Atelier! In a world devastated by humankind and forsaken by plants and animals, only witches have the power to communicate with nature. Hoping to reach the castle where Oak is being held, Pili disguises herself as a boy named Roble, eager to join the capitals army. After a tough duel against the formidable Captain Rudbeckia, she proves her bravery and gains entry to the barracks! However, her superior isnt easily fooled. . . . Indeed, the captain is also a woman, and she has guessed that Roble isnt who he claims to be. . . . She promises not to betray her secret, as long as the recruit poses no threat to the city and its inhabitants. But another trial awaits young Pili—an expedition to hunt down her own kind! Soldier or witch . . . how will Pili be able to resolve this dilemma? Softcover (with Dust Jacket), 5-in. x 7-in., 196 pages, B&W. Teen 13+ Cover price $12.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

It's here! The creator of Fairy Tail, manga superstar Hiro Mashima, is back with a high-flying space adventure! All the steadfast friendship, crazy fighting, and blue cats you've come to expect... in space! A young boy gazes up at the sky and sees a streaming bolt of light. The friendly, armor-clad being at his side tells him gently, "That's a dragon." The fact that he's joking isn't important. What's important is the look of wonder on the boy's face... and the galaxy-spanning adventure that's about to take place! Join Hiro Mashima (Fairy Tail, Rave Master) once more as he takes to the stars for another thrilling saga!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W.

Cover price $10.99.