Comic books in 'Manga'

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Hirukuma. Art and cover by Kunieda. Character Design by Hagure Yuuki. Translated by Alice Prowse. Cause of death: vending machine. Is there any end more suitable for a vending-machine enthusiast than giving his life to cushion the fall of one of his favorite machines? So perhaps it was only fate that he was reborn as a vending machine in another world! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Hirukuma. Art and cover by Kunieda. Character Design by Hagure Yuuki. Translated by Alice Prowse. A former human now reincarnated as a vending machine, Boxxo has the ability to procure and sell everything from drinks to snacks! Along with Lammis (the super-strong girl who named him), Boxxo offers refreshments to adventurers fighting monsters. But what will happen when they draw the attention of a famous adventuring party? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Akira Amano. When fedora-wearing, gun-toting toddler Reborn arrives and says he's come to groom Tsuna for his future as boss of an Italian organized crime family, Tsuna is more than a little skeptical. But Reborn may have the "magic bullet" necessary to turn Tsuna's life around! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Rating: T+ NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Akira Amano. Reborn has set his sights on a new recruit for the Vongola Famiglia and prepares a rigorous initiation rite. But when deadly beauty Bianchi fixes Reborn in her romantic crosshairs and swears to kill anyone who stands in the way of their impending romance, it's Tsuna whose life is in danger! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Rating: T+ NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Akira Amano. Tsuna is chosen to lead his team in the main event of the school festival, the Bodaoshi, an anything-goes competition where three teams try to knock down their opponents' "general" from a tall pole. But things get complicated when Tsuna's team is accused of cheating, and the other two teams form an alliance! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Rating: T+ NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Akira Amano. It's a reunion mafia style! Dino, the 10th-generation of the Chiavorone family, and Reborn's former student, brings his squad of goons to pay Tsuna a visit. The explosive little Lambo decides to liven things up a bit by tossing several grenades at the goons. Things quickly escalate as Dino springs into action in a battle of whips versus grenades! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Rating: T+ NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Akira Amano. Tsuna becomes the protector of a master statistician and his book of statistics, which supposedly holds the key to Mafia control of the world! Naturally, other gangs would like to have this book, but that isn't Tsuna's biggest challenge. He also gets embroiled in the snowball fight to end all snowball fights, and finds himself on a zoo date with Kyoko! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Rating: T+ NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 6 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Akira Amano. As if Reborn's training regimen at home and at school weren't harrowing enough, Tsuna soon discovers that even his vacations are now being co-opted by his "tutor" to further the cause of turning Tsuna into a proper boss for the Vongola Family! But even his leisure travails pale when he finds out what awaits at the wedding of Reborn and Bianchi! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Rating: T+ NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 8 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Akira Amano. Students at Tsuna's school are being attacked, and it's up to Tsuna and Reborn to figure out why and take the culprit down. Then it's time for a lunch break, featuring the ever-deadly cuisine of Bianchi, who has a lesson in love to teach. But the big surprise is Tsuna's discovery that a member of his "family" has become a turncoat! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Rating: T+ NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Hayaken. Art and cover by Moto Kuromura. Translated by by Airco. Hero-King Inglis's last wish is to live again as a warrior. But when he awakens, he realizes he's been reborn as a girl to a noble family! When she's rejected from the knighthood, she sets out to be the most extraordinary squire there ever was. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Hayaken. Art and cover by Moto Kuromura. Translated by by Airco. It was supposed to be a lovely banquet that the reincarnated Inglis was invited to, but after crossing an old rival's newfound authority as a Highlander, things took a turn for the worse. Inglis sets off in the dead of night to settle the score, but foes she never expected to cross blades with stand in her way-a challenge Inglis is all too eager to accept. The political machinations of the world continue to turn, but Inglis's goal remains the same: to master the blade! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Hayaken. Art and cover by Moto Kuromura. Translated by by Airco. Reincarnated as a girl far in the future, former Hero-King Inglis has the chance to hone her fighting skills. Lacking a Rune, she was free to spend her days engrossed in training while her beauty grew alongside her expertise with the blade. Now fifteen years old, she sets off for the royal capital to enroll in the knights' academy with her childhood friend, Rafinha. But when their budget grows tight along the way, they might have to make a slight detour... What kind of mayhem is in store for them as mercenaries? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.00.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Hayaken. Art and cover by Moto Kuromura. Translated by by Airco. Reincarnated as a girl far in the future, former Hero-King Inglis has the chance to hone her fighting skills. Now fifteen years old, she sets off for the royal capital to enroll in the knights' academy with her childhood friend, Rafinha. While stopping in a town along their journey, they befriend the Highlander, Cyrene; despite her position, she loves the people of the surface, and her citizens return her love in kind. But then one night, a Magicite Beast awakens and wreaks havoc upon the town-and its identity is none other than the paragon of peace, Cyrene! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Hayaken. Art and cover by Nagu. Translated by Mike Langwiser. On his deathbed, a hero king who lived his life for his kingdom and people wishes that in his next life, he will be free to focus on mastering swordsmanship. A goddess answers his call, and he is reincarnated many years in the future. But following his reincarnation, the old king is now...a cute girl?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 288 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Ages 13&up Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Hayaken. Art and cover by Nagu. Translated by Mike Langwiser. A reborn beauty is already turning heads at school! The old Hero-King Inglis was thrown far into the future, reborn as a beautiful girl. Now, together with Rafinha, her lifelong friend, and Leone, an aspiring knight the two met on their journey to the capital, Inglis studies the ways of war at the royal knights' academy-where she's turning heads with her battle prowess more than for her looks! School life isn't all about making new friends, though, as she hears rumors of a Rune-Eater that targets knights... "A Rune-Eater, huh. Sounds fun. I bet it's pretty tough." This extraordinary squire marches on through fun with friends and all the fights she could ask for! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 294 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Ages 13&up Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Hayaken. Art and cover by Nagu. Translated by Mike Langwiser. Inglis and her friends decide to protect Ripple at the academy until the problem of her attracting magicite beasts is solved. As the academy's elite are gathered, Inglis makes the acquaintance of a young man who's the only current student with a special-class Rune and a Runeless girl who shows exceptional strength. Inglis is already feeling great as the number of strong people around her continues to increase, and when she hears of a Steelblood plot to assault the palace, that same excited grin is back on her face. "Seems like I'll get to put my all into a fight for the first time in a while!" Inglis meets challenges head-on with strength and elegance-dressed as a maid this time! Her legend of power and beauty continues into its third act! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 214 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Ages 13&up Cover price $15.00.

1st printing.

Story and art by Osamu Tezuka.

IMMORTALITY, AT WHAT COST?

In the Glass Mansion, a family has been frozen in cryosleep for 20 years under the orders of their patriarch. When the oldest son Ichirou awakes, he struggles to accept the reality that he has slept away 20 years of his life. Ichirou plans to exact revenge on those in his family that stole his life from him. As Shirou, the youngest brother, attempts to stop Ichirou, he becomes aware of the dangerous side effect of cryosleep that led to its national ban years ago. How far will Ichirou fall, and will Shirou be able to stop him?

Softcover, 232 pages, B&W.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Makoto Yotsuba.

In a world where the noble elite are supposed to fend off the threat of terrifying Chaos but instead engage in pointless petty squabbles, young mage Siluca Meletes dreams of bringing justice to the land. She finds an ally in Theo, a young knight with a bright future. But as Theo soon finds out, despite her righteous goal of world peace, her methods are more than a little unorthodox!

Record of Grancrest War is a high-fantasy adventure based on the popular light novel and anime series by Ryo Mizuno, the creator of the classic series Record of Lodoss War, the most beloved fantasy anime of all time.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

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Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Makoto Yotsuba.

Siluca and Theo's master plan is put to its first test: a battle against the fearsome Lassic David, the lord of a nearby domain who only cares about conquest. Assisted by Balgary, the next king of the Cait Sith, an incredibly strong Artist named Aishela, and Irvin, Siluca's own Artist, these newly minted rulers of their domain must stand fast against the threat and pray that they survive the coming battle.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

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Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Makoto Yotsuba.

Siluca and Theo's efforts have paid off, resulting in a strong standing army, a variety of Artists on their side, and a few powerful allies, too. But no one gets this far without making a few enemies, and now the time has come for Siluca to justify their actions to Margrave Marrine Kreische, the leader of the Factory Alliance. Siluca has broken the rules to get this far, and her punishment may be too much to bear...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

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Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Makoto Yotsuba.

War is coming to Siluca and Theo's domain, and they have only the barest hope of stopping it.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

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Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Ryo Mizuno and Makoto Yotsuba. Art and cover by Makoto Yotsuba.

Disaster strikes Siluca and Theo's plans. Their domain is devastated, their holdings scattered amongst other Lords, their allies forced to ally with the victors, and Theo stripped of his title and exiled. How can they rebuild after a near-total collapse?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

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Volume 6 - 1st printing.

Written by Ryo Mizuno and Makoto Yotsuba. Art and cover by Makoto Yotsuba.

Theo has pledged allegiance to Villar Constance, which marks a drastic shift from his meteoric rise as a lord. Meanwhile, Siluca and a pack of werewolves find their newfound alliance put to the test when they're attacked by a mysterious force. Then, the king of the vampires makes an appearance...will anyone survive his dark plans?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing.

Written by Ryo Mizuno and Makoto Yotsuba. Art and cover by Makoto Yotsuba.

It's all been building to this point! Siluca and Theo's plans, their hopes and their dreams-all are going to be put to the test in this final volume. Can the genius mage and upstart Lord pull off one last win, or will this be the end of everything they hoped to accomplish?

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

Cover price $9.99.

By Ryo Mizuno and Masato Natsumoto. The stories of Lodoss by Ryo Mizuno are one of the greatest manga and anime success stories ever! And Chronicles of the Heroic Knight has all the action, humor, and adventure of the previous series! In this first issue we meet Spark, the young knight-in-training, who dreams of being a glorious hero in the wars of Lodoss. He serves and waits for the day that his name will appear on the list of knights, but never gets the call... until he meets the real heroes who will shape his destiny: Parn, the heroic Knight of Tessius, and Deedlit, the Elf beloved by Lodoss fans everywhere! You can't miss this exciting new series! b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

By Ryo Mizuno and Masato Natsumoto. Chronicles of the Heroic Knight has all the action, humor, and adventure of the other great Lodoss manga series, and features the new adventures of Parn and the beloved elf Deedlit, along with such wonderful new characters as Spark, the young knight-in-training. Spark dreams of being a glorious hero in the wars of Lodoss, but he fails in guarding the magical crystal, whose mysterious powers have fallen into the hands of the forces of evil. Will he be able to overcome the shame of his failure, and retrieve this great treasure? This new series has glorious, action-packed art by Masato Natsumo that Lodoss fans will love! b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

By Ryo Mizuno and Masato Natsumoto. Chronicles of the Heroic Knight introduces Spark, the young knight-in-training who is the only heir to the ruler-ship of the Fire Clan. Spark dreams of being a glorious hero, but he fails in guarding the Crystal Ball of Souls, stolen by Dark Elves in the service of the evil Vagnado, the sorcerer of Marmo. In this episode, Spark is joined by the heroes who will help him retrieve the Crystal Ball: Gallac, also known as the Blue Shooting Star, and Leif, the beautiful half-elf warrior. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

By Ryo Mizuno and Masato Natsumoto. This all-new Lodoss series from Ryo Mizuno, the creator of the world of Lodoss and of the Grey Witch and Lady of Pharis comics and graphic novels features Spark, the young knight-in-training who dreams of being a glorious hero, but must retrieve the Crystal Ball of Souls, stolen by Dark Elves in the service of the evil Vagnado, the sorcerer of Marmo, from under his very nose. In this episode, Spark and the new heroes who will help him retrieve the Crystal Ball, have crossed the burning desert sands to the South Fort where they meet the beautiful leather-clad adventuress Laina, and nearly die when the fort is attacked by a powerful, Hydra-headed creature! This new series has glorious, action-packed art by Masato Natsumoto that Lodoss fans will love! b&w, 32pg Cover price $2.95.

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By Ryo Mizuno and Masato Natsumoto. The leather-clad adventuress Laina has lost her partner, Randy, to an incredible beast that is attacking the South Fort, where the new Lodoss heroes are staying. Shades of Alien, Randy has been partially absorbed by the creature! These new heroes are led by the young apprentice knight, Spark, on a quest to retrieve the Crystal Ball of Souls, stolen by Dark Elves in the service of the evil sorcerer Vagnado. When Spark faces this creature, he finds Randy's face and body confronting him on the battlefield! He has no choice ? Randy must die to save the Fort and Spark's companions. In the aftermath of the battle, the lovely whip-wielding Laina, now alone, asks to join their quest. And Spark finds himself filled with conflicting emotions, as he is drawn to her beauty. b&w, 32pg Cover price $2.95.

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By Ryo Mizuno and Masato Natsumoto. The evil sorcerer Vagnado has stolen the Crystal Ball of Souls, and now he is plotting with Marmo to capture all of Lodoss! Spark, the Heroic Knight, is leading a quarreling group of heroes to reclaim this occult treasure, and they arrive at Hilt, where they learn that the governor and King Kashu are preparing for the final battle with Marmo. The powerful fighter Gallac wants to abandon the search and join the fight, and Spark has to hold his group together to continue their quest, encouraged by Parn. And what strange secret about Spark's future does Parn hold? b&w, 32pg Cover price $2.95.

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By Ryo Mizuno and Masato Natsumoto. The beautiful, leather-clad adventuress Laina is in mortal danger in this exciting new Lodoss series. Spark, the Heroic Knight, is leading a group of heroes to reclaim the Crystal Ball of Souls, stolen by the evil sorcerer Vagnado. When they arrive at Hilt, where they learn that the governor and King Kashu are preparing for the final battle with Marmo. The heroes set out from to continue their quest, and it is all Spark can do to hold the quarreling group together - until a Dark Elf attacks, and stabs Laina in the chest! b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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By Ryo Mizuno and Masato Natsumoto. Spark, the heroic knight, is leading a group of heroes to reclaim the Crystal Ball of Souls, stolen by the evil sorcerer Vagnado. Spark has assembled fighters and magicians, including, Laina, the adventuress, the fighter Gallac, and Father Greevas. Now joined by the beautiful and mysterious Neece, it is all Spark can do to hold the quarreling group together ?? until a Dark Elf attack! Laina is grievously wounded, and she and Gallac battle bravely against the dark and evil Elf warriors! b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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By Ryo Mizuno and Masato Natsumoto. The dark elves have attacked Spark, the Heroic Knight, and the group of heroes he is leading to reclaim the Crystal Ball of Souls, stolen by the evil sorcerer Vagnado. Laina, the beautiful leather-clad adventuress, leads the brave band into battle. It's non-stop action as swords cross, arrows fly, and good and evil spells meet when the magicians and heroes and villains of Lodoss meet on their rocky battleground. Laina and Gallec are grievously wounded, and only the intervention of Neece, the elf, can save Spark from certain death! Lodoss is one of the great anime series of all time, and writer Ryo Mizuno, the creator of the world of Lodoss, and artist Masato Natsumoto bring us another action-packed series that Lodoss fans will love! b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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By Ryo Mizuno and Masato Natsumoto. After a dangerous band of Dark Elves have attacked Spark, the Heroic Knight, and the group of brave warriors he is leading to reclaim the Crystal Ball of Souls, stolen by the evil sorcerer Vagnado, the heroes stop to dress their wounds. Laina, the beautiful leather-clad adventuress, has been grievously wounded, and the lovely Neece, the Elf, uses all her magical skill to save her life! Lodoss is a huge international anime hit, loved by fans everywhere, and writer Ryo Mizuno has created an exciting new series with wonderful complex characters, plus action-packed art by Masato Natsumoto! b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

By Ryo Mizuno and Masato Natsumoto. Lodoss is the cursed and haunted isle where elves, dwarves, priests, and hero knights fight the forces of evil to keep the kingdoms of Lodoss free and at peace. The Heroic Knight of this series is the brave but inexperienced Spark leading a group of brave warriors to reclaim the Crystal Ball of Souls, stolen by the evil sorcerer Vagnado. After an attack by Dark Elves (who also carried out the theft), Laina, the beautiful leather-clad adventuress, has been grievously wounded, and the lovely Neece, the Elf, uses all her magical skill to save her life! Lodoss is a huge international anime hit, loved by fans everywhere, and writer Ryo Mizuno has created an exciting new series with wonderful complex characters, plus action-packed art by Masato Natsumoto! b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

By Ryo Mizuno and Masato Natsumoto. Arriving at last in the beautiful city of Roid, the pilgrims from Flaim believe that their mission is nearly completed, as they will soon meet with King Etoh. But it turns out that Marmo is menacing Roid, and its skeletal warriors are attacking the city's Pharis monastery - under the leadership of a Dark Elf! b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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By Ryo Mizuno and Masato Natsumoto. Arriving at last in the beautiful city of Roid, the brave band led by Spark believe that their pilgrimage from Flaim is over when they meet with King Etoh, and that their mission to recover the Crystal Ball of Souls is nearly completed. But it turns out that Marmo is menacing Roid, and its skeletal warriors are attacking the city's Pharis monastery - under the leadership of a Dark Elf! The soldiers of Roid are no match for these dark warriors, and the Dark Elf may soon control the destiny of the city...and of Spark and his friends! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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By Ryo Mizuno and Masato Natsumoto. A Dark Elf has taken over the beautiful city of Roid. Instead of this being the end of the quest of the brave band led by Spark, it is a new conflict. Their mission to recover the Crystal Ball of Souls must wait, as King Etoh needs their help. Marmo is menacing Roid, and its skeletal warriors are attacking the city's Pharis monastery. The band of heroes fight their way into the monastery, and lead the beautiful and magical Neece into the inner-sanctum, where they confront the Dark Elf! b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

By Ryo Mizuno and Masato Natsumoto. It's an all-action issue of Heroic Knight as Spark and his band of heroes face the Dark Elf who has taken over the beautiful city of Roid. Instead of the end of the quest of the brave band led by Spark, it is a new conflict. Their mission to recover the Crystal Ball of Souls must wait because Roid and King Etoh need their help. The Dark Elf has led a band of skeletal warriors in taking over the city's Pharis monastery and together with the beautiful and magical Neece they face the Elf in the sacred inner sanctum. One by one, the beautiful Laina, Gallac the Warrior, and Lief the Dark Elf! Chronicle of the Heroic Knight is another fabulous story in the ongoing series of Lodoss sagas, an exciting and character-driven story that's filled with action and surprises. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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By Ryo Mizuno and Masato Natsumoto. Spark and his band of heroes face the Dark Elf who has taken over the beautiful city of Roid. In a fierce battle in the bowels of the Palace, one by one the band of heroes face the magical and martial prowess of this dark spiritual being. Spark uses all of his skill as a swordsman, Leyli attacks him with her powerful whip, and it seems as though victory is theirs. Suddenly, the Dark Elf brings out a new weapon - he conjures up his own angel! b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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By Ryo Mizuno and Masato Natsumoto. Spark and his band of heroes face the Dark Elf who has taken over the beautiful city of Roid. In a fierce battle in the bowels of the Palace, one by one the band of heroes face the magical and martial power of this dark spiritual being. Suddenly, the Dark Elf brings out a new weapon - he conjures up his own angel! The Guardian's magic is strong, and soon the brave fighter Gallac has fallen under its spell, and turns on his dear friends and companions! Spark and his companions are at the mercy of this winged being and its new human ally, their friend! Evil has never been so beautiful or worn such an angelic aspect as it does in this dangerous and magical battle in the world of Lodoss!Chronicle of the Heroic Knight is another fabulous story in the ongoing series of Lodoss sagas, an exciting and character-driven story that's filled with action and surprises. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

By Ryo Mizuno and Masato Natsumoto. Spark and his band of heroes face the Dark Elf who has taken over the beautiful city of Roid. In a fierce battle, the Dark Elf has brought out a new weapon - he conjures up his own angel! The Guardian's magic is strong, and soon the brave fighters are at the mercy of this winged being! And the city explodes in flames, as the battle rages and evil magic comes close to destroying Roid! And most tragic of all, Neece falls into the clutches of the Dark Elf! b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight (2000) #1-5. Written by Ryo Mizuno. Art by Masato Natsumoto. Record of Lodoss War is heroic fantasy at its finest, set in a timeless world of knights and elves, gods and witches, that has led to some of the most popular series of animated films and TV series, comics and graphic novels of all time. Chronicles of the Heroic Knight introduces Spark, the young knight-in-training who serves and waits for the day that his name will appear on the list of knights. Although he dreams of being a glorious hero in the wars of Lodoss, he fails in his first assignment from the king, guarding the powerful, magical Crystal Ball of Souls. It is stolen from under his very nose by Dark Elves in the service of the evil Vagnado, the sorceror of Marmo. The beloved Grey Witch characters Deedlit the Elf and Parn the Knight also return to guide and help Spark, but the focus of this series is the new heroes who join Spark in his quest to retrieve the Crystal Ball: Leif, the beautiful half-elf warrior, the brave Gallac, who is also known as the Blue Shooting Star, and the beautiful leather-clad adventuress Laina. This comic series is as exciting as the Heroic Knight anime series, but tells a very different story, richer and with deeper character development. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 178 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight (2000) #6-12. Written by Ryo Mizuno. Art by Masato Natsumoto. In this volume, Spark and his companions face the Dark Elf who has taken over the beautiful city of Roid. Instead of the end of the quest, they face new conflicts, and bring together new allies to help. Their mission to recover the Crystal Ball of Souls must wait because Roid and King Etoh need their help. The Dark Elf has led a band of skeletal warriors in taking over the city's Pharis monastery and together with the beautiful and magical Neece they face the Elf in the sacred inner sanctum. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., B&W. Cover price $15.95.

Volume 2 - 2nd or later printings. Collects Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight (2000) #6-12. Written by Ryo Mizuno. Art by Masato Natsumoto. In this volume, Spark and his companions face the Dark Elf who has taken over the beautiful city of Roid. Instead of the end of the quest, they face new conflicts, and bring together new allies to help. Their mission to recover the Crystal Ball of Souls must wait because Roid and King Etoh need their help. The Dark Elf has led a band of skeletal warriors in taking over the city's Pharis monastery and together with the beautiful and magical Neece they face the Elf in the sacred inner sanctum. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., B&W. Cover price $15.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight (2000) #13-17. Written by Ryo Mizuno. Art by Masato Natsumoto. Sprak and the heroes of Lodoss have been distracted form their mission to deliver a letter to the kingdom of Roid. The brutal Dark Elf is trying to assemble the magical items necessary to resurrect Kardis, the goddess of destruction. Now Spark and his friends must defeat Jiba, but they never guessed that someone so young could wield so much power. Can the heroes prevent the destruction of Lodoss? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight (2000) #18-23. Written by Ryo Mizuno. Art by Masato Natsumoto. Jiba did it; he kidnapped Neece and stole the Crystal Ball of Souls and the Staff of Life. Spark and his band of crusaders could do nothing to stop him. Now, our heroes must prevent Jiba from reaching the wicked sorcerer Vagnado, whose master plan is to resurrect Kardis, the goddess of destruction. The fate of Lodoss hangs in the balance! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight (2000) #24-29. Written by Ryo Mizuno. Art by Masato Natsumoto. The destructive forces of Marmo are on one side and the noble forces of Valis are on the other. Can Spark and his friends rescue Neece before the forces of evil use her to resurrect the Goddess of Destruction? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Collects Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight (2000) #30-38. Written by Ryo Mizuno. Art by Masato Natsumoto. The Spectacular Conclusion! Spark and his crew have made it to the dark isle of Marmo, where monsters lurk around every corner. Meanwhile, the evil sorcerer, Vagnado has begun preparations to resurrect the Goddess of Destruction. The stage is set for the final battle that will determine the future of Lodoss! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 256 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

By Ryo Mizuno and Setsuko Yoneyama. Deedlit the Elf - the most beloved character in all of fantasy manga and anime - at last stars in her own series! Fans will go wild for this exciting new series starring top Lodoss favorites, Deedlit and Parn, the Heroic Knight! Not only is this the first Lodoss series to star Deedlit ? it is also a series illustrated by famous shoujo artist, Setsuko Yoneyama, creator of the Endless Waltz shoujo series! As fans expect from Lodoss, this series is action-packed as Deedlit and Parn join forces with a movement to free an oppressed village from aristocratic overlords. But it's also a moving shoujo comic, with plenty of character development, as Deedlit and Parn share a cottage near the village, and their relationship grows and deepens. The issue includes an interview with famed voice actress Lisa Ortiz, who is not only Deedlit, but also Lina Inverse from Slayers! b&w, 32pg Cover price $2.95.