Comic books in 'Manga', graded by CBCS

Volume 33 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko's twin tasks of keeping Ren from breaking under the strain of his characters and playing Setsuka are starting to take their toll on her. But the real danger is revealed when the desires of Setsuka and Kyoko merge. Can Kyoko stay in character and protect her heart with a half-naked Ren in her bed?!

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 34 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But he's casting her out now that he's famous! Kyoko won't suffer in silence--she's going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz!

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 35 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko is on the tropical paradise of Guam, and in true fairy-tale fashion, she encounters a magical creature emerging from the sea! She even recognizes him as Corn, a beloved friend from her childhood whose gift of an enchanted stone has helped her deal with the trauma in her life. But Corn is actually Kuon, who is actually Ren Tsuruga! And it's only a matter of time before Kyoko's brilliant ability to see through Ren's disguises breaks his coverÉfor good!

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 36 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But he's casting her out now that he's famous! Kyoko won't suffer in silence--she's going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz!

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 37 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

The president of LME created the Love Me Section for Kyoko because he could sense her great potential, but he knew she'd never be a true star until she could make her wounded heart whole. And Kyoko has made amazing strides toward healing since she first declared vengeance on Sho. But how will her hard-won strength withstand coming face-to-face with the person who cut her the deepest-her mother?!

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 38 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But he's casting her out now that he's famous! Kyoko won't suffer in silence-she's going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz!

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 39 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But he's casting her out now that he's famous! Kyoko won't suffer in silence-she's going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz!

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 40 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko desperately wants to be cast in a new samurai drama so that she can work opposite her best friend in the entire world, Kanae "Moko" Kotonami. But there are plenty of hurdles between her and her dream role, including another actress who might be willing to do anything to take out the competition!

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 41 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko has trained hard to be the perfect ninja, and now the day of the Momiji audition has dawned. But the producer in charge of the acting test kicks Kyoko out for having hair unbecoming of a ninja, without even letting her perform! Kyoko's temporary manager Yashiro isn't worried, though. He knows a little adversity isn't enough to stand in the way of Kyoko's ninja dreams. But are grit and determination really enough to break through the producer's professional skepticism?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 42 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

When Kyoko's heart is broken, she decides that revenge is a dish best served in the spotlight!

Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But he's casting her out now that he's famous! Kyoko won't suffer in silence-she's going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz!

Kyoko has sailed through the first two audition tests for the role of Momiji, impressing even the people who are rooting against her. But her competition isn't known for playing fair, and the more Kyoko shines, the dirtier Kimiko is willing to get. When Kimiko's scheming scores a direct hit, Kyoko's professionalism is blasted away by waves of doubt and grudge demons. Her only way to stay in the running is to channel her dark emotions into her acting, but how can she hope to control her feelings about her special weakness-Ren Tsuruga?!

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 43 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

When Kyoko's heart is broken, she decides that revenge is a dish best served in the spotlight!

Kyoko's intense audition finally wins over the producer and secures her role of Momiji, but she's hardly in the mood to celebrate. Moko hasn't been cast as Chidori, and Kyoko's cherished dreams of playing opposite her BFF have been dashed. Her internal conflict will have to wait though, because her opponent in the Momiji trials has another nasty trick up her sleeve. Will Kimi's devious scheming cost Kyoko more than just a coveted role?!

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 44 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko thought she'd be able to relax now that she's secured the role of Momiji, but various romantic misunderstandings are making her life more stressful than ever. How can she focus on being an amazing actress when a photo of Ren kissing a famous adult actress just leaked!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 45 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

The news that Ren is dating a hot older woman is all over town, and Kyoko is doing her best to ignore it. But how can she pretend it isn't happening when Ren insists on talking to her about it?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 46 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

When Kyoko's heart is broken, she decides that revenge is a dish best served in the spotlight!

Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But he's casting her out now that he's famous! Kyoko won't suffer in silence-she's going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz!

Ren Tsuruga loves Kyoko Mogami! It would be the news of the century, but they have to keep it quiet to protect their privacy and their careers. While the happy couple is content to focus on their professional goals for the time being, Ren's legion of fans won't rest until they know what's going on with their fave. Are any secrets safe from these internet detectives?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 152 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 47 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura. Kyoko and Moko are finally going to Dayjowey Land to have tea with a princess! Kyoko's dreams of a sweet afternoon in an enchanted castle are interrupted when she bumps into showbiz royalty! Now she and Moko are putting their English skills to the test as they escort an excited American around the park. But as Kyoko well knows, when it comes to showbiz, nothing is what it seems, and their new friend is no exception! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 152 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 48 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura. Who is that masked man? Or is it masked men?! There's at least one cosplaying show biz executive running around Tokyo and maybe more-and not even the president of LME knows exactly who they are or what they're doing in Japan. But Kyoko keeps running into them! Is drawing their attention a good thing, or is there something more than just a new drama afoot?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 152 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 49 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura. Kyoko is elated that Moko has been tapped for an overseas film, and she's ready to do anything she can to support her best friend-even take part in a special practice shoot with Ren Tsuruga! They aren't ready to make their sort-of relationship public yet, but can they keep it a secret when they're working so intensely with their friends and enemies? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $11.99.

Volume 1-3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko's broken heart keeps her from getting into her talent agency of choice. The eccentric president of the agency decides to give her a second chance, but it requires her to wear a bright pink uniform, put up with spoiled stars, and try to live up to the name of her new position - the Love Me Section! Can Kyoko stand the indignity long enough to find her vengeance?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 568 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 4-6 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko needs to make some quick cash to pay for acting school, but an easy job as a seat filler for a variety show soon has her on stage - in a chicken suit! Her debut as Chicken Bo is just the break she needs, but a mess of rivalries could trip up her rise to the top. And things get even crazier when she's asked to sub for Ren Tsuruga's sick manager. Can her earnest hard work override a bad first impression, or will he become a powerful enemy?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 576 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 7-9 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko's dreams are finally coming true! She's landed a spot in Sho's new video, and revenge is in sight! But vengeance isn't as easy as she thought, and her rage starts to get in the way of her acting. When her performance catches the attention of some important people, Kyoko finds herself working with the terrifying Ren Tsuruga! Can she make it work, or will her growing fame be her downfall?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 592 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 10-12 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko's been scouted for a role in the year's most anticipated drama, Dark Moon! It's a remake of the classic drama Tsukimori, and expectations from the producers are high. But disaster lurks around every corner as Kyoko and Ren struggle with their roles and costars. Can their growing friendship help them weather the storm, or will it prove to be a dramatic liability?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 592 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 13-15 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko expected the drama Dark Moon to test her acting talents, but she never guessed that a pro like Ren would have trouble too! Even more surprising, Ren needs her help as a friend. But will her war with Sho and the sudden appearance of a new enemy keep her from Ren's side?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 568 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 16-18 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Saving Kyoko from Reino's attack has finally knocked some sense into Sho's head, but before he can tell Kyoko how he feels, Ren shows up to ruin the moment. But Kyoko's got bigger problems to deal with than their secret battle for her affections - she's in danger of being typecast as creepy and twisted! How will she ever get to play a beautiful princess if everyone just wants her to play the damaged bully?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 568 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 19-21 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko and Ren have an embarrassment of mentors as Koo and Lory keep meddling in their lives and careers. The two veterans of show business just want what's best for their protégés, but their methods are a bit unconventional. Will their well-meant assistance propel Ren and Kyoko to the next level, or will it make everything come tumbling down?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 568 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 19-21 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko and Ren have an embarrassment of mentors as Koo and Lory keep meddling in their lives and careers. The two veterans of show business just want what's best for their protégés, but their methods are a bit unconventional. Will their well-meant assistance propel Ren and Kyoko to the next level, or will it make everything come tumbling down?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 568 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 22-24 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko's recent efforts to improve her craft have really paid off! She's brought new life to her new bully role and really impressed the director and crew. But Kyoko's success sends her costar Chiori over the edge! Can Kyoko use her understanding of the dark side to help her fellow actress work past her personal demons, or will the clash of their personalities destroy the set?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 568 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 25-27 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko finally has Sho's attention, and now she doesn't want it! It's not that she's given up on her revenge, but she's busy focusing on her career and doesn't want Sho poking around and annoying her. And Sho proves her concerns right when his Valentine's Day prank goes horribly wrong and gets Kyoko in trouble with the president of L.M.E.!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 568 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 28-30 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Ren's new roles are dredging up old memories best left buried. He's having trouble dealing with the emotional turmoil, and Kyoko's sudden popularity with her cast mate Kijima isn't helping matters! Can Kyoko keep Ren's warring personalities in check, or will his dark persona forget that his violent edge is supposed to be an act?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 568 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 31-33 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Ren is playing a strange double role as the half-British actor Cain Heel who's starring as the supernatural serial killer BJ in a new thriller. Normally Ren would have no trouble maintaining both roles, but playing BJ requires him to tap the darkest depths of his psyche, and it's starting to takes its toll on him. To help ease his strain, Kyoko has been assigned to keep an eye on him as Cain Heel's sister Setsuka. Kyoko seems to have a special insight into Ren's torment that lets her help him, but how can she keep things professional when she keep walking in on him in the shower!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 560 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 31-33 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Ren is playing a strange double role as the half-British actor Cain Heel who's starring as the supernatural serial killer BJ in a new thriller. Normally Ren would have no trouble maintaining both roles, but playing BJ requires him to tap the darkest depths of his psyche, and it's starting to takes its toll on him. To help ease his strain, Kyoko has been assigned to keep an eye on him as Cain Heel's sister Setsuka. Kyoko seems to have a special insight into Ren's torment that lets her help him, but how can she keep things professional when she keep walking in on him in the shower!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 560 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 34-36 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko has realized that she has feelings for Ren, and it's horrible! She's convinced he'll be disgusted with her for not keeping her heart in check. And she's worried that the president of LME will catch a whiff of love and spill her terrible secret! But instead she gets an unexpected reprieve when she's taken off Setsuka duty in order to study for finals and do some location shooting in Guam. Will time away from Ren help her clear her head, or will an unexpected reunion with an old friend just add to her confusion?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 568 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 37-39 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

The president of LME created the Love Me section because he was impressed by Kyoko's potential but heartbroken by the wounded spirit he could sense buried deep inside her. In the time since she joined the section, Kyoko has made amazing strides as an actress and in healing from the pain of her past. But what will happen to her hard-won strength when she is faced with the person who hurt her the most-her mother?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 576 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 40-42 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko desperately wants to be cast in a new samurai drama so she can work opposite her best friend in the entire world, Kanae "Moko" Kotonami. But the producer in charge of the acting test kicks Kyoko out without even letting her perform! Kyoko's temporary manager, Yoshiro, isn't worried, though. He knows a little adversity isn't enough to stand in the way of Kyoko's dreams.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 544 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ichi Yukishiro. Translated by Berenice Vourdon. A wholesome fantasy tale-first published digitally in English by J-Novel Club-about family bonds that transcend species! In a faraway land, there exists a forest where all manner of beings go to dispose of their trash. One day, a young girl named Eve is abandoned along with the usual debris, but she is quickly found by an aging dragon who decides to take her in and raise her as its own. Under this ancient being's watchful eye, Eve grows up happy and healthy, but soon their peaceful life together is interrupted by impending tragedy. Yet months later, Eve does something truly astonishing for the sake of reuniting with her dragon guardian... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $13.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ichi Yukishiro. Translated by Berenice Vourdon. In a faraway land lies a forest where all manner of beings dispose of their trash. One day, a young girl named Eve is abandoned along with the usual debris, but she is soon found by an aging dragon who decides to take her in and raise her. Under the dragon's watchful eye, Eve grows up happy and healthy, but her peaceful life is interrupted by impending tragedy. Yet in the face of this heartbreaking farewell, Eve makes a surprising next move. A perfect "found family" story for fantasy lovers! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $13.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ichi Yukishiro. Translated by Berenice Vourdon. CASH, CONNECTIONS, CONSTITUTION! Under the watchful eye of her dragon guardian, both Eve and her fledgling consultation service continue to thrive. But soon she and Snoozy are off again in search of more of his offspring to add to Eves connections. During their journey, they discover a mysterious village…one that worships a dragon god! What secrets will Eve uncover there!? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

By Shotaro Ishinomori and Kazuhiko Shimamoto. When a beautiful assassin arrives to murder a bureaucrat hiding out in a hotel, a mysterious masked man confronts her. She shoots him yet he continues following her. Who is this man behind the mask? They have taken his name, they have taken his face, and they have taken his soul... Now he's going to take his revenge. Meet the Skull Man. Vigilante justice, manga-style. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

By Shotaro Ishinomori and Kazuhiko Shimamoto. After her last job was thwarted by Skull Man, Maria returns to her apartment to regenerate... where she is confronted by her menacing boss, the Spider-man! The spider mutant decides to take matters into his own hands and tracks Skull Man back to his lair. But both Skull Man and his mutant pursuers face a new threat as a nosy reporter comes close to uncovering their secrets... b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

By Shotaro Ishinomori and Kazuhiko Shimamoto. Men fear the Skull Man, now learn what the Skull Man fears. Haunted by dreams of a terrible past, in which his mother and father were assassinated the Skull Man's dreams also bring him closer to their killer and vengeance toward the man who destroyed his life. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

By Shotaro Ishinomori and Kazuhiko Shimamoto. When the Spider Man and Maria sneak into the Skull Man's hideout in order to attack him by surprise, they quickly find themselves going from hunters to the hunted! The Skull Man's previously battled them to a draw, but now that the Skull Man's right-hand man, Garo, has been added to the mix, Maria and the Spider Man may be overmatched. That's because the Skull Man's hideout is more than just a place for this anti-hero to hang his weary head at night -- it's also a portal to hell! b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

By Shotaro Ishinomori and Kazuhiko Shimamoto. With the Spider Man snaring Garo by suffocating him in his poisonous web, the Spider Man now finds himself at the portal of the Skull Man's den. Maria has been driven mad by the Skull Man and is about to reveal the name of her master; the person responsible for sending the Skull Man into his own private hell. Find out the lengths the Spider Man will go to in order to protect Maria, and how far the Skull Man will be willing to go to exact his revenge in the final issue of this limited series! b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Shotaro Ishinomori. Art by Kazuhiko Shimamoto. They took his family, they took his face, and they took his soul. Now, the Skull Man is going to take his revenge. Resurrected from the land of the dead, the Skull Man is hunting down the men responsible for destroying his life and anyone who stands in his way. In an unjust world, the Skull Man will use any means necessary to get the vengeance he seeks! Locked between the lethal but gorgeous assassin Maria and the mutant Spider Man, the Skull Man digs into the conspiracy that gave birth to his powers and those of his partner Garo. Haunted by his past, he will not let them stand in the way of his revenge. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 132 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Araizumi Cover price $2.95.

1st Printing. Story by Hajime Kanzaka. Art by Rui Araizumi. New from CPM Manga! The first SLAYERS trade paperback collecting the super popular SLAYERS COMICS #1-6! This is the hit manga series that originally inspired the anime series! With original story and art by SLAYERS series creators Hajime Kanzaka ans Rui Araizumi, SLAYERS has been one of the biggest manga titles to hit the U.S. this year! Follow the adventures of Lina and Gourry in these BRAND NEW stories! Lina and Gourry, troublemakers extraordinaire, are up to their ears in trouble after doing their thinking with their stomachs! Madcap hijinks abound in this comedy adventure manga! ALL AGES MANGA! Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 10-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

by Hajime Kanzaka, Tommy Ohtsuka, & Rui Araizumi It's an amazing new Slayers adventure featuring the beautiful sorceress, Lina Inverse, and her hulking but loyal colleague, Gourry Gabriev! She's absolutely gorgeous, she wears hot outfits, and she's a sorceress, too! She's Naga, a magic-user who styles herself after her foremost rival, the hot-tempered Lina Inverse; following Lina around un hopes of showing her up. She also knows that Lina is an ace treasure hunter, and figures that if she follows her around long enough, maybe some will come her way! In their first new adventure, these two lovely, magical ladies find themselves being followed by a novice knight, the hapless Furado. He's still in training and asks the gals to help him out. Maybe it's not the best idea in the world to ask two rival sorceresses to help him learn the knightly ropes! b&w $2.95 Cover price $2.95.