Comic books in 'Manga'

By MASAMUNE SHIROW. Masamune Shirow's acclaimed cyberpunk epic is back! The APPLESEED DATABOOK contains technical data on all the major characters, machinery and locales of this fascinating future world. In a special flip feature, Deunan and Briareos make their return in an all-new short story as they track a saboteur in the troubled utopia of Olympus. Cover price $3.50.

By MASAMUNE SHIROW. Part 2 of Masamune Shirow's compendium on the fascinating future world of Appleseed. Included are technical descriptions of Shirow's detailed machinery, as well as the people, places and organizations in this acclaimed cyberpunk epic. Plus, in a special flip feature, Deunan and Briareos are back! It's up to the ESWAT operatives to track down a terrorist who's threatened the highest members of Olympus' cyborg council! Cover price $3.50.

1st printing.

Based on the Manga by Masamune Shirow.

FROM THE CREATOR OF GHOST IN THE SHELL!

A high-quality digital film grab adaptation of the newly released feature film Appleseed.

At the end of the Third World War, a utopian city is founded from the ashes of conflict. A young female super soldier is recruited from the remains of the battered battlefield to serve as the city's guardian. What she discovers is not the promised land of peace, but rather a city on the brink of committing mass genocide upon its unsuspecting citizens!

Will she uncover the sinister truth and stop the terror before it's too late?

Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 160 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collect Aqua Knight Part 1 (2000) #1-6. From the creator of Battle Angel Alita comes a new science fiction cosmos of humor, wonder and adventure: the world of Marmundo, where kings rule islands scattered across the great ocean, and knights ride killer whales through the seas. Using an art style similar to Battle Angel Alita, but enhanced with computer generated screentone, Yukito Kishiro gives Aquaknight the same strong characters, original settings, and attention to detail as his earlier series. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 232 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collect Aqua Knight Part 1 (2000) #1-6. From the creator of Battle Angel Alita comes a new science fiction cosmos of humor, wonder and adventure: the world of Marmundo, where kings rule islands scattered across the great ocean, and knights ride killer whales through the seas. Using an art style similar to Battle Angel Alita, but enhanced with computer generated screentone, Yukito Kishiro gives Aquaknight the same strong characters, original settings, and attention to detail as his earlier series. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 232 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Aqua Knight Part 2 (2000) #1-5. The high seas, chivalrous knights, and a mythical Age of Exploration are all parts of the new world from the creator of Battle Angel Alita! Ashika, the son of a lighthouse keeper, has become a slave to the richest and most pampered person in the world: the imperialist Alcontra, who destroyed the lighthouse of Faro. As Alcontra's seashell-shaped ship rolls across the ocean in fully automated comfort, aqua knight Ruliya is in pursuit ? but how will Ashika adjust to his new life in this mechanized and formalized vessel? And what priceless jewel is stashed in the ship's bowels? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 216 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Aqua Knight Part 3 (2001) #1-5. In this concluding volume, Ashika makes an escape attempt; Ruliya has a final showdown with Alcantara; a mysterious stranger tries to steal the light sphere from its wrongful owner; we learn the bizarre story of Alcantara's life as a young genius in a society ruled by clockwork; and Alcantara finds--or is found by--love!? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 232 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

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From the creator of Battle Angel Alita comes a new science fiction cosmos of humor, wonder and adventure: the world of Marmundo, where kings rule islands scattered across the great ocean, and knights ride killer whales through the seas. Using an art style similar to Battle Angel Alita, but enhanced with computer generated screentone, Yukito Kishiro gives Aquaknight the same strong characters, original settings, and attention to detail as his earlier series. In this issue: On the remote Island of Faro, not far from the Edge of the World, a stormy night brings a visitor to the lighthouse keeper and his young assistant. When they find a suit of armor washed up near the shore, they open it to reveal a beautiful woman who tells them that she is a knight from a faraway land! After meeting her, the kid decides that he's going to be a knight, too... and travel out into the unknown with just his knife and fishing spear to protect him! Includes a free color poster map of Marmundo! Cover price $3.50.

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by Yukito Kishiro Determined to find a Dragon's Egg so that he can become a knight (a promise our heroine is already regretting), the lighthouse keeper's young assistant rides his Orca to the edge of the map: the Catarata Termino, where the oceans end in a tremendous waterfall which falls into the stars! b&w, 48pg (2 of 6) Cover price $3.50.

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by Yukito Kishiro Alcontra steals the magnetic stone that powers the lighthouse, destroying the structure and bringing about Arrabarus' downfall. Arriving at the battlefield too late to do anything, Ruliya can do nothing but attend to Arrabarus' dying words, and watch as he literally, physically begins his journey into the great beyond! b&w, 40pg (5 of 6) Cover price $3.50.

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by Yukito Kishiro Astride a skeletal seahorse, the Knight of Death, commander of drowned corpses, rises from the sea to take Arrabarus to his grave. Shivering with fear, Ruliya manages to make the only proper reaction... to challenge Death itself to a battle before it takes her friend's soul. b&w, 32pg (6 of 6) Cover price $2.95.

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by Yukito Kishiro Color poster in this issue! The high seas, chivalrous knights, and a mythical Age of Exploration are all parts of the new world from the creator of Battle Angel Alita! Ashika, the son of a lighthouse keeper, has become a slave to the richest and most pampered person in the world: the imperialist Alcontra, who destroyed the lighthouse of Faro. As Alcontra's seashell-shaped ship rolls across the ocean in fully automated comfort, aqua knight Ruliya is in pursuit ? but how will Ashika adjust to his new life in this mechanized and formalized vessel? And what priceless jewel is stashed in the ship's bowels? b&w, 32pg (1 of 5) Cover price $3.50.

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by Yukito Kishiro The scrape of crab claws. The drip of water on ancient stone. As Ruliya pursues Ashika across the sea, a hooded boatsman invites her to stay the night in a giant castle rising from the ocean floor. But as she accepts the hospitality of the Akuma Knight, she finds herself growing drowsy, and forgetting her quest... Plus, in this issue, see Ruliya's childhood! b&w, 48pg (3 of 5) Cover price $3.50.

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by Yukito Kishiro Lord Basso and Zuma take a trip back in time to see Ruliya's training, and there they discover her one weakness. In the present day, an old friend tells Ruliya to get rid of the Sword of Parca, while Zuma tells her to keep it. What will Ruliya choose, and will it be the right choice? b&w, 48pg (4 of 5) Cover price $3.50.

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by Yukito Kishiro Ruliya awakens from the water castle's spell of illusion, but reality is no comfort ? she's surrounded by a horde of monstrous crustaceans, and her host, Basso, has transformed into a giant crab! In her last extremity, Ruliya remembers the magic Sword of Parca, which can summon Death Itself! b&w, 48pg (5 of 5) Cover price $3.50.

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Story and Art by Yukito Kishiro. Ashika returns to the crew of the Zyfort rather than escape without Zykey. Back under the subjugation of Alcantara, though, Ashika is forced to witness the secret truth of Zykey's humanity -- a secret that keeps her inexorably bound to the brilliant conqueror. Then, take a trip down memory lane and visit the off-kilter childhood of Alcantara to discover what makes his sick mind tick! 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

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Story and Art by Yukito Kishiro. He's a genius, a conqueror...and a total nut to boot! Travel back in time to the youth of Alcantara for a romp down memory lane in the land of Ybur Knom. See the origin of his problems with authority, his spoiled home life, and the first time he met Zygote aboard a hot-air balloon! Plus: See the beginnings of Zykey's debilitating disease that left her at the mercy of Alcantara. 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

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Story and Art by Yukito Kishiro. Ruliya and Alcantara face off against each other in the most awesome knockdown drag-out fight this side of the Antipodes! The match seems equal until Alcantara begins to pull off some crafty high-tech tricks that throw Ruliya for a loop...literally! Can her years of training and experience save her from the whims of this genius conqueror? Then, the mysterious ghost-sorcerer returns to hassle Alcantara's landing party. 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

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Story and Art by Yukito Kishiro. The unexpected conclusion! The ultimate battle between this world and the underworld is on! With the living core of Alcantara's Zyfort out of control and on the warpath, Ruliya has no choice than to call upon the forces of Death Himself one more time. After the fight, Alcantara decides it might be time to call it quits...but is a mad scientist ever really reformed? 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

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Regular Cover. Art and story byTomoko Tomoko Taniguchi. Tomoko Taniguchi, the popular artist of Call Me Princess, returns with her second series from CPM, continuing the Shojo (womens' and girls' comics) line begun last year. In Aquarium, a young girl named Naoka fails the competitive exam for the high school she wanted to attend. Her hobby has always been going to the aquarium to see the fish and dolphins, and she spends more time there to find solace after her disappointment. At the aquarium, she meets a boy, Haruki. At first he tries to befriend her, but she is not able to return his friendship because she is still saddened by her failure. If you have ever experienced disappointment and the fear of change that new love can bring, Aquarium will touch you like few other works. Tomoko Taniguchi's elegant style is at its most moving and expressive in this all-new series. Cover price $2.95.

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Colleen Doran mermaid variant cover. Art and story byTomoko Taniguchi. Tomoko Taniguchi, the popular artist of Call Me Princess, returns with her second series from CPM, continuing the Shojo (womens' and girls' comics) line begun last year. In Aquarium, a young girl named Naoka fails the competitive exam for the high school she wanted to attend. Her hobby has always been going to the aquarium to see the fish and dolphins, and she spends more time there to find solace after her disappointment. At the aquarium, she meets a boy, Haruki. At first he tries to befriend her, but she is not able to return his friendship because she is still saddened by her failure. If you have ever experienced disappointment and the fear of change that new love can bring, Aquarium will touch you like few other works. Tomoko Taniguchi's elegant style is at its most moving and expressive in this all-new series. Cover price $2.95.

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AQUARIUM #2 by Tomoko Taniguchi Tomoko Taniguchi, the popular artist of Call Me Princess, returns with her second series from CPM, continuing the Shojo (women's and girls' comics) line begun last year. The Aquarium six-issue series includes three novelette Aquarium, as well as two short stories. In this issue, the second part of Aquarium, a young girl named Naoka, who loves going to the aquarium, spends more time there for solace after failing the exam for a prestigious high school. There, she meets a boy, Haruki, who tries to befriend her, but she is not able to return his friendship because she is still saddened by her failure. Tomoko Taniguchi's elegant style is at its most moving and expressive in this all-new series. Cover price $2.95.

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by Tomoko Taniguchi Tomoko Taniguchi, the popular artist of Call Me Princess, returns with her second series from CPM, continuing the Shojo (womens' and girls' comics) line begun last year. The Aquarium six-issue series includes the novelette Aquarium, as well as two short stories. In this, the third and final part of Aquarium, the young girl Naoka, finally makes a date with the boy, Haruki, who has been hoping to go out with her, and they go together to the Aquarium. Tomoko Taniguchi's elegant style is at its most moving and expressive in this all-new series. Story and art by Tomoko Taniguchi. b&w, 32pg Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Aquarium (2000) #1-6. Story and art by Tomoko Taniguchi. Tomoko Taniguchi, the popular artist of the monthly series Princess Prince and the romantic graphic novel Call Me Princess, returns with the all-new Aquarium. A young girl named Naoka fails the competitive exam for the high school she wanted to attend. Her hobby has always been going to the aquarium to see the fish and dolphins, and she spends more time there to find solace after her disappointment. At the aquarium, she meets a boy, Haruki. At first he tries to befriend her, but she is not able to return his friendship because she is still saddened by her failure. If you have ever experienced disappointment and the fear of change and new love that it can bring, Aquarium will touch you like few other works. Tomoko Taniguchi's elegant style is at its most moving and expressive in Aquarium, which also includes two additional stories, "Fly Away Stewardess" and "Your Kingdom," plus an all-new introduction by Lea Hernandez (Rumble Girls). Softcover, 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

1st printing. Collects Aquarium (2000) #1-6. Story and art by Tomoko Taniguchi. Naoka's life isn't going so well. She was turned down by the prestigious high school that she wanted to attend and she feels like nothing is going right for her. To try and cheer herself up, she starts going to the aquarium where she finds beauty, serenity... and romance. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yuu Watase.

In a world where humans and gods coexist, Arata is the unfortunate successor to the matriarchal Hime Clan--unfortunate because if he's not cross-dressing to hide his gender one minute, he's fleeing for his life the next! Famed Yuu Watase's shonen debut!

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

Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yuu Watase.

Framed for the assassination of Princess Kikuri, Hinohara is sent to prison island Gatoya, where the fearsome warden Tsutsuga awaits him. Will Hinohara be able to awaken his Hayagami in time to escape?

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yuu Watase.

Hinohara manages to escape his captors, and now he must make his way back to the Amawakuni capital. In order to get there, however, he has to first cross the region ruled by the treacherous Kannagi!

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yuu Watase.

Hinohara becomes more resolved in his mission now that he knows he is the rightful wielder of the powerful Hayagami called "Tsukuyo." However, Kannagi comes after Hinohara, intent on taking Tsukuyo for himself!

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yuu Watase.

Hinohara is surprised to learn that Kotoha no longer believes he's Arata of the Hime clan. Meanwhile, a group within the Twelve Shinsho sets in motion a diabolical plan to eliminate Hinohara!

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yuu Watase.

Hinohara discovers to his horror that his tormentor Kadowaki has followed him to Arata's world. Recalling his suffering, Hinohara flies into a rage that triggers his transformation into a demonic entity!

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yuu Watase.

While on his quest to help Princess Kikuri, Hinohara goes up against Yorunami, the Shinsho who controls water. But when Yorunami kidnaps Hinohara's beloved Kotoha and threatens to kill her unless Hinohara submits to him, what will he do?

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

Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yuu Watase.

Hinohara and his companions arrive in a town ruled by Kugura, the Shinsho who controls wind. But since Kugura's palace is forbidden to men, the group concoct a plan to infiltrate the place...in disguise!

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yuu Watase.

While on a mission disguised as a girl, Hinohara becomes utterly dismayed when Shinsho Kugura takes a liking to him. Meanwhile, Hinohara's rival Kadowaki shows up and initiates a showdown! Will Kadowaki manage to best Hinohara?

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yuu Watase.

While Hinohara visits the Hime clan, he is declared the second coming of a past king and the true ruler of Arata's world! Despite the many obstacles that fate puts before him, Hinohara forges ahead. But then, he encounters his strongest foe yet - the Shinsho Yataka!

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

Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 11 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yuu Watase.

While Hinohara battles Yataka, he learns that Yataka harbors a deep hatred for Princess Kikuri. As Yataka's memories flood Hinohara's mind, the true reason behind his bitterness is revealed. How will Hinohara untangle this complex matter of past betrayal in order to break out of an inescapable crucible?

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yuu Watase.

Hinohara was once friends with his tormentor Kadowaki, just as Shinsho rivals Kannagi and Akachi used to be close comrades. Now all Kadowaki wants is to make Hinohara submit to him, and he'll go to any length to make this happen. But when Kadowaki seeks an alliance with Akachi, he gets more than he bargained for!

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

Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 13 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yuu Watase.

As Hinohara's battle against his tormentor Kadowaki rages on, Shinsho Kannagi and Akachi continue their epic fight to the finish! Kannagi is determined to take his Hayagami back from Akachi and make him submit, but the price of winning comes at a terrible price...especially when Akachi reveals his shocking confession!

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

Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 14 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yuu Watase.

On the exile island of Muroya, Hinohara learns of a terrible incident that occurred there over half a century ago and now threatens to occur again! His weapon, the god sword Tsukuyo, may be the only way to stop history from repeating itself, but unleashing its power in this case may be a lot more complicated and far riskier than ever before!

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

Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 15 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yuu Watase.

Arata Hinohara and his companions have suffered painful losses, but they know they must go on. Arata himself is heading for a showdown with his greatest adversaries, the Six Sho, so he enters a sacred site to learn to communicate with the great power he possesses. His companions accompany him, where they find themselves pulled into startling confrontations!

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

Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 16 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yuu Watase.

Arata Hinohara and his friends enter the territory of Kikutsune, one of the Six Sho, a group comprised of Arata's most formidable adversaries. The greeting they receive from Kikutsune's lieutenants is anything but friendly and only Arata, by sheer chance, escapes injury. This, however, does little to help him figure out how to defeat Kikutsune-if that's even possible!

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

Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 17 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yuu Watase.

The Shinsho Kitsutsune, Arata Hinohara's most daunting foe so far, has stolen the hearing of everyone but Arata himself. Bad as this is, it's made worse when Arata learns that music may be the weapon that can defeat his enemy. Arata and his allies work through this problem and manage to launch an effective assault on Kitsutsune, only to have nature violently intervene and force Arata to act to save lives and face the very real prospect of losing the battle!

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 18 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yuu Watase.

Both Arata of the Hime and Arata Hinohara come under attack by members of the Six Sho, a group from Hinohara's world who found themselves in the other, gained great power, and now wish to return home for reasons more sinister than just being homesick. Arata of the Hime is tasked with protecting his classmate and friend Oribe, who turns out to be a lot more than either of them suspected, while Arata Hinohara faces perhaps his greatest challenger yet among the Six Sho - Isora, who wields the power of the written word!

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

Cover price $9.99.