Comic books in 'Manga'

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The long-running manga and anime guide from indy publisher Antarctic Press, featuring news, reviews, profiles of popular franchises, and interviews with American and Japanese creators. A focus on manga artist Koichiro Yasunaga; an exclusive interview with Monkey Punch, creator of the Lupin III caper series; news and features on Lupin and Magic King Rayearth. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Cover by Bryant Velez. The long-running manga and anime guide from indy publisher Antarctic Press, featuring news, reviews, profiles of popular franchises, and interviews with American and Japanese creators. A focus on sexy adventure series Cutey Honey; news and features on Ranma 1/2, Frenzy, Samurai Troopers and Magic King Rayearth; casual mention of an unknown little show called DragonBall Z. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover by Pat Kelley. The long-running manga and anime guide from indy publisher Antarctic Press, featuring news, reviews, profiles of popular franchises, and interviews with American and Japanese creators. News and features on Street Fighter II, Miyuki in Wonderland, Magical Girl Pretty Sammy and Wedding Peach. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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The long-running manga and anime guide from indy publisher Antarctic Press, featuring news, reviews, profiles of popular franchises, and interviews with American and Japanese creators. News and features on Ranma 1/2, Under Arrest and Barefoot Gen; the eternal conflict between Gamera fans and Godzilla fandom. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

The long-running manga and anime guide from indy publisher Antarctic Press, featuring news, reviews, profiles of popular franchises, and interviews with American and Japanese creators. A focus on the fantasy adventure Samurai Troopers, better known in America as Ronin Warriors; A Samurai Troopers Episode Guide, Part 1. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover by Bryant Velez. The long-running manga and anime guide from indy publisher Antarctic Press, featuring news, reviews, profiles of popular franchises, and interviews with American and Japanese creators. The past, present and future of the popular anime series Speed Racer; 30 years of Tatsunoko, the Japanese animation studio behind Speed Racer, G-Force, Robotech, Macross and Evangelion; the history of Sentai; news and features on anime and manga series. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Cover by Robert DeJesus and Bryant Velez. The long-running manga and anime guide from indy publisher Antarctic Press, featuring news, reviews, profiles of popular franchises, and interviews with American and Japanese creators. News and features on anime and manga series; A Samurai Troopers/Ronin Warriors Episode Guide, Part 2. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Cover by Bryant Velez. The long-running manga and anime guide from indy publisher Antarctic Press, featuring news, reviews, profiles of popular franchises, and interviews with American and Japanese creators. A focus on the award-winning and influential anime Neon Genesis Evangelion; news and features on anime and manga series. Final issue of the series; followed by Mangazine Vol. 03 (1999) #1. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Megumi Osuga. High school student Ando has the special ability to make others say out loud what he's thinking. But will this be enough to uncover Inukai's secrets and stop the plot to control the city? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in. 200 pages, B&W Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Megumi Osuga. Ando is a high school student who has the power to make others say out loud what he's thinking. Inukai is the mysterious leader of a vigilante group called Grasshopper, which is at odds with the city's redevelopment plan. In this chaotic city, these two will come together to weave a story of courage, determination and confrontation! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in. 200 pages, B&W Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Megumi Osuga. Ando's desperate attempt to prevent a gas station explosion will bring him face-to-face with Inukai. But will their confrontation only spur on Ando's decision to fight, or will new challenges be too much for him to bear...? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in. 200 pages, B&W Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Megumi Osuga. As Inukai reveals his dark ambitions for the city, Ando is more determined than ever to fight back in any way he can. But when he discovers that his power comes with a painful side effect, how will he respond? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in. 200 pages, B&W Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Megumi Osuga. As Inukai reveals his dark ambitions for the city, Ando is more determined than ever to fight back in any way he can. But when he discovers that his power comes with a painful side effect, how will he respond? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in. 200 pages, B&W Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

Volume 6 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Megumi Osuga. As Ando continues to try to uncover Inukai's plans, Grasshopper prepares for a major event to take control of the city. And just when Ando gets close to the truth, standing in his way is the most dangerous challenge he's ever faced! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in. 200 pages, B&W Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

Volume 7 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Megumi Osuga. Weakened from fighting and overusing his powers, Ando heads for a final confrontation with Inukai. Ando will risk everything to stop Inukai from reaching his objectives, but is it enough? And when the dust settles, the world will be changed forever! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in. 200 pages, B&W Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 8 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Megumi Osuga. Still trying to recover from the shock of his brother's death, Junya decides to follow in Ando's footsteps. First on the agenda is revenge on the ones who caused his brother's death. Can Junya succeed where Ando failed?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in. 200 pages, B&W Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Megumi Osuga. Still trying to recover from the shock of his brother's death, Junya decides to follow in Ando's footsteps. First on the agenda is revenge on the ones who caused his brother's death. Can Junya succeed where Ando failed?To get revenge for his brother's death, Junya decides to follow in Ando's footsteps. To get to the bottom of who killed Ando, Junya will have to develop his own special powers. But before he can deal with Inukai, another group of misfits might beat him to it! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in. 200 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

Volume 10 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Megumi Osuga. As the worlds greatest killers assemble at the bowling alley for all-out war, the plan to assassinate Inukai begins. Can Junya fulfill his brothers goals and stop Inukai from taking control of Japan? And when the dust settles, who will be the true Maoh?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in. 200 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Anna Kopp. Art and cover by Gabrielle Kari. THE MARBLE QUEEN is a YA fantasy graphic novel that's the political drama of Nimona meets the heartfelt romance of The Princess and the Dressmaker, but this time in a sapphic romance surrounded by a mist of magic. Princess Amelia's kingdom, Marion, is in shambles after months of their trade routes being ravaged by pirates, and now the only seemingly option left is for her to save it through a marriage alliance. When she gets an exorbitant offer from the royalty of Iliad-a country shrouded in mystery-Amelia accepts without question and leaves her home to begin a new life. But she lands on Iliad's shores to find that her betrothed isn't the country's prince, but the recently coronated Queen Salira. Shocked, Amelia tries to make sense of her situation and her confused heart: Salira has awakened strange new feelings inside her, but something dark hides behind the Queen's sorrowful eyes. Amelia must fight the demons of her own anxiety disorder before she can tackle her wife's, all while war looms on the horizon. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 336 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Masayuki Ishikawa. A collection of side stories for the original Maria the Virgin Witch, which gives Maria fans a look into the past and future of characters from the series. Three of the stories are events that happened in the past and the last story is a glimpse at what happened after the third and final volume of the main series. A fantastic story with skillfully drawn depictions of angels, witches, and various monsters set against the backdrop of medieval France during the Hundred Years War. A light-hearted, slightly raunchy spin on an anti-war theme. Softcover, 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Markalite (1990 Pacific Rim) #001

Markalite (1990 Pacific Rim) #002, Winter 1991. Thge magazine of Japanese fantasy. 25th anniversary of Ultraman, Robert Dunham, Lady Battlecop, Gigantor, Aliens, Kurosawa's Dreams, Metalder, Kamen Rider Black RX, and more. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 92 pages on slick paper. Cover price $6.00.

Markalite (1990 Pacific Rim) #003

Story and Art by Wataru Yoshizumi. Miki just wants to have a normal family. Unfortunately, she's stuck with parents who thought life would be better if they divorce, swap partners with another family, then remarry and all move in together! Now Miki has four crazy parents! At least she can escape from the madness at school...or can she? Just when she thinks she's safe, Miki's new stepbrother, Yuu, transfers to her high school and with his dashing good looks, quickly captures the hearts of all the girls. 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Variant cover. Story and Art by Wataru Yoshizumi. Miki just wants to have a normal family. Unfortunately, she's stuck with parents who thought life would be better if they divorce, swap partners with another family, then remarry and all move in together! Now Miki has four crazy parents! At least she can escape from the madness at school...or can she? Just when she thinks she's safe, Miki's new stepbrother, Yuu, transfers to her high school and with his dashing good looks, quickly captures the hearts of all the girls. 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Story and Art by Wataru Yoshizumi. It's bad enough that Miki has to live with her insane family at home, but now that her "step-brother" Yuu has transferred to her school, she'll never be free of them! Miki had wanted to keep her new four-parent family a secret, but when Yuu makes an appearance on the campus radio show, her cover's about to be blown. Can she stop Yuu from embarrassing her in front of the whole school, or is Miki doomed to a life of humiliation? 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Story and Art by Wataru Yoshizumi. There's a crisis in Miki's house. It's only been a month since Miki's and Yuu's parents switched partners, now they're saying they're ready to call it quits and go back to their old marriages. Miki has wanted this from the beginning, but if it happens, it means Yuu will have to leave, too. 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Story and Art by Wataru Yoshizumi. After learning that their parents' decision to go back to their previous marriages was a ruse, Miki begins to realize just how important a piece of her life Yuu is becoming. But even as she grapples with her feelings, Miki is introduced to Yuu's ex-girlfriend Arimi, but is left with more questions than answers about their relationship -- past, and present. 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Story and Art by Wataru Yoshizumi. When Ginta finally confesses his true feelings for Miki, and explains the story behind his jerk ways in the classroom, Miki is left to wonder how she feels about her longtime friend. The road ahead is a winding one, and Miki wants to learn to trust Ginta once again before she can even think about the future. 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

1st Printing - Written and Illustrated by Wataru Yoshizumi. All Miki Koishikawa wanted was an ordinary family...and that's exactly what she had. Then one fateful day her parents met the Matsuuras, and turned Miki's world upside-down. Now she lives in a house with four parents and her new step-brother, Yuu, who is a total jerk...make that a totally cute jerk. It's bad enough being brought into her parents' strange soap opera, but Miki will star in a soap of her own when she ends up torn between her long-time crush, Ginta, and her new step-brother. Softcover, 5" x 7", 202 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

2nd or later printing - Written and Illustrated by Wataru Yoshizumi. All Miki Koishikawa wanted was an ordinary family...and that's exactly what she had. Then one fateful day her parents met the Matsuuras, and turned Miki's world upside-down. Now she lives in a house with four parents and her new step-brother, Yuu, who is a total jerk...make that a totally cute jerk. It's bad enough being brought into her parents' strange soap opera, but Miki will star in a soap of her own when she ends up torn between her long-time crush, Ginta, and her new step-brother. Softcover, 5" x 7", 202 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 -1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Wataru Yoshizumi. Mikis life was pretty ordinary until the day her parents told her they were swapping spouses with another couple! Thanks to this unconventional arrangement, Miki now has two new stepparents and a hot new stepbrother, Yuu! Miki isnt exactly thrilled with her new situation, and though Yuu is super cute, hes also kind of a jerk. Can Miki sort out her complicated feelings for him and come to terms with her new family? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 288 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $19.99.

Volume 2 -1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Wataru Yoshizumi. Ginta and Yuu are in the middle of their tennis match, but its not going so well for them. Ginta is totally off his game, but it has nothing to do with the bet he placed, and everything to do with the fact that Miki said she hates him. Can he get his act together in time for them to win the match? Or are Mikis suitors doomed to lose—the game and their hair?! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 288 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $19.99.

Volume 3 -1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Wataru Yoshizumi. Miki loves Yuu, but shes got plenty of competition! The newest person vying for Yuus affections is no less than the school president, Miwa Satoshi. Just how close are the two boys? And whats the meaning behind that serious look Yuu gets on his face from time to time?! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 288 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $19.99.

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Volume 4 -1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Wataru Yoshizumi. Miki is ecstatic over her plans to take a trip with Yuu! In order to save up money, she gets a job at an ice cream shop—but disaster strikes when shes working there. What will she do when she loses the bracelet Yuu gave her?! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 306 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $19.99.

Volume 5 -1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Wataru Yoshizumi. Miki is blissfully enjoying life with Yuu, but stormy days are on the horizon. When Chiyako-sans younger brother, Eisaku, shows up with his two daughters, they blow into the house like a hurricane! Its not long before Miki and Yuu are swept up in their antics—and thats just the beginning of their turbulent new home life. What secrets does Eisaku have to share!? And what is the shocking true nature of Miki and Yuus relationship!? Find out in the final volume of Marmalade Boy! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 306 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $19.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Joumyaku. Art and cover by Mizuki Yoda. Translated and Adapted by Jan Mitsuko Cash. Hikaru Gero is an assassin from a centuries-old clan of poison masters. Considering his less-than-honest occupation and complete lack of experience with women, he's never considered himself marriage material-that is, until the family orders his sister to produce the poison clan's next heir in his place. That's when Gero comes across his next target, Mei Kinosaki, a marriage swindler! Refusing to let his sister abandon her own chance at true love with her girlfriend, Gero enlists Kinosaki's services in matchmaking. Does Kinosaki have what it takes to turn this trained killer into a charming husband-to-be? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 232 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Joumyaku. Art and cover by Mizuki Yoda. Translated and Adapted by Jan Mitsuko Cash. After assessing Gero's romantic qualities (or lack thereof), Kinosaki decides the best strategy to find Gero a wife is to use his impressive talents as an assassin instead! Together they respond to a job listing to rescue Himekawa, an art thief who's been taken hostage-but with a water master now standing in their way, their plan takes a turn for the worse! Can Gero win this fierce battle of poison versus water and take his first step toward marital bliss? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 232 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.99.

Volume 1 - 1st Printing.

Written by Bun-O Fujisawa. Art and Cover by Kemuri Karakara. Translated byJessica Latherow. Adapted by Maneesh Magnanti.

The historical vampire thriller that's soon to be an anime!

It's the early 20th century and Aoi is a young newspaper reporter investigating a series of grisly murders. When she gets too close to the culprit, she discovers that there is a secret team of vampires working for the military... and that one of the vampires is her supposedly dead friend!

This team, known as Code Zero, is the government's best hope at stopping violence caused by other vampires. What on earth has Aoi stepped into?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in. 180 pages, B&W.

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Volume 2 - 1st Printing.

Written by Bun-O Fujisawa. Art and Cover by Kemuri Karakara. Translated byJessica Latherow. Adapted by Maneesh Magnanti.

When a series of grisly murders occurs in Tokyo's red-light district, it hardly makes the news. The vampire soldiers of Special Forces Unit 16, however, believe that a vamp may be responsible. Suwa is the usually most reserved member of the team, but after he befriends a young girl working in a brothel, the serach for the killer becomes personal. Will he find the monster before it strikes again?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in. 180 pages, B&W.

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Volume 3 - 1st Printing.

Written by Bun-O Fujisawa. Art and Cover by Kemuri Karakara. Translated byJessica Latherow. Adapted by Maneesh Magnanti.

The vampire soldiers in Special Unit 16 have faced down many monsters, but now they are up against the mysterious Defrott, a powerful vamp who looks like a young boy. When they face off against him, Kurusu and his brothers-in-arms discover that there might be an even bigger threat behind the scenes, one that makes them question their very existence!

All will be revealed in the grand finale of Mars Red!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in. 180 pages, B&W.

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Volume 1, 1st Printing. Popular Rei and shy Kira are worlds apart, until one fateful day brings them together. Rei stumbles upon Kira in the harassing hands of her sleazy art teacher and saves the quiet girl from his clutches. And when the jock plants a kiss on a statue of Mars in the studio, Kira finds herself drawn in and even summons up the nerve to ask him to model for her! Softcover, 5" x 7", 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1, 2nd or later Printing. Popular Rei and shy Kira are worlds apart, until one fateful day brings them together. Rei stumbles upon Kira in the harassing hands of her sleazy art teacher and saves the quiet girl from his clutches. And when the jock plants a kiss on a statue of Mars in the studio, Kira finds herself drawn in and even summons up the nerve to ask him to model for her! Softcover, 5" x 7", 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2, 1st Printing. No one expected Kira and Reis relationship to last. Hes a street-wise biker with a dark past, shes a shy art student whos picked on by her peers. When another student steals Kiras painting and uses it to win an art show, Rei shows his love by socking the guy in the face. The meek Kira wonders if maybe they arent made for each other after all. Softcover, 5" x 7" 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2, 2nd or later Printing. No one expected Kira and Reis relationship to last. Hes a street-wise biker with a dark past, shes a shy art student whos picked on by her peers. When another student steals Kiras painting and uses it to win an art show, Rei shows his love by socking the guy in the face. The meek Kira wonders if maybe they arent made for each other after all. Softcover, 5" x 7" 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3, 1st Printing. Kira is a lonesome waif who cares more about her art than anything else. Rei is an arrogant, rebellious and tough playboy who wears his delinquency like a badge. When these two opposites find each other, the sparks fly, but they also attract some unwanted attention. While Kira deals with Reis jealous suitors, Rei has to confront demons from his past. Softcover, 5" x 7", 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.