Comic books in 'Manga'

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Boichi. Translated by Mark Streer. From the renowed artist Boichi comes a gorgeous and shocking hard-boiled sci-fi classic! Tokyo, 2048. The northern hemisphere is now connected by the Eurasian Railroad, which deposits all manner of crime and vice here at its eastern terminus. Night after night, the megalopolis is gripped by fear as bodies turn up mutilated in ways unthinkable for a human assailant. Remorseless killers stalk the shadows-but one man stalks them! He is ORIGIN. And he is not what he seems. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 196 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Boichi. Translated by Mark Streer. From the renowed artist Boichi comes a gorgeous and shocking hard-boiled sci-fi classic! Tokyo, 2048. Japan is now connected to the entire northern hemisphere by the Eurasian Railroad, and all manner of crime and vice pour into the megalopolis at its eastern terminus. Little do the people know that inhuman beings live among us, however-robots with high-level AI, who will kill to survive. Only one "man" can stop them-their prototype: ORIGIN. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 196 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Boichi. Translated by Mark Streer. From the renowed artist Boichi comes a gorgeous and shocking hard-boiled sci-fi classic! Tokyo, 2048. Japan is now connected to the entire northern hemisphere by the Eurasian Railroad, and all manner of crime and vice pour into the megalopolis at its eastern terminus. Little do the people know that inhuman beings live among us, however-robots with high-level AI, who will kill to survive. Only one "man" can stop them-their prototype: ORIGIN. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.95.

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Written by Masamune Shirow. Art by Shirow Masamune. In the year 52 A.D. (Astro Domino), the thriving Greater Galaxy People's Empire has accumulated so much negative karma and energy that the Empire threatens to collapse. A scientist/sorcerer attempts to ensnare and destroy this negative karma, but a legendary priest, Master Fuzen, discovers that the plan is fatally flawed and could have disastrous effects. Thus begins a conflict of apocalyptic proportions, where battles rage on heaven and earth. In the eye of this mystic storm is Fuzen's daughter, Seska, a powerful sorcerer and warrior whose involvement could tip the karmic scales to salvation... or Armageddon! B&W. Cover price $3.95.

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Written by Masamune Shirow. Art by Shirow Masamune. Susano Orbatos has been summoned, and he's mad! It seems the sacred rituals have backfired, and the Yamata Empire is at the mercy of an angry god! Both the secret weapons of the empire, and the monkey god Hanuman can't hold him back! Things are looking bad, especially for Seska, who is... eaten alive? B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Masamune Shirow. Art by Shirow Masamune. An eerie calm settles over the destruction wrought by the god Susano. The mystic dharmaquation has gone awry, boding ill for the future of the Yamata Empire and all those on the planet! Susano and his summoner, Fuzen, set out to investigate, while Fuzen's daughter, Seska, begins a quest for power. Her exposure to the mystic equation has left her changed -- and a focus for all the negative karma of the entire Empire! B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Masamune Shirow. Art by Shirow Masamune. The powerful god Susano fights the Eight Wizards from Hell and the might of the Empire while Seska visits the mystic library world to find the scroll that may give a chance of controlling him. All the fighting is an attempt to stall for time so Dr. Hebime can set off the Naga-Reactor that will incinerate all the evil Karma in the Empire! But only Susano knows that the magical Dharmaquation is incorrect, and its use threatens the fundamental nature of existence itself! For all his efforts, Susano is too late, as Princess Kushinata sacrifices herself in the core of the Naga-Reactor! B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Masamune Shirow. Art by Shirow Masamune. The Naga-reactor has been triggered, and is rapidly growing out of control. Designed to absorb the negative karma of the entire empire, it has manifested in the form of a nine-headed dragon, growing so large it threatens to destroy the planet! As Commander Ronnell defends the emperor and Dr. Hebime attempts to take control of the reactor, the dragon grows and grows... Seska, now under the influence of the malevolent tenth element, attempts to take control of the empire herself! It's up to the god Susano and Seska's father Fuzen to make her see reason, but what can be done when she refuses to recognize her father, and swats Susano into the moon?! B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Masamune Shirow. Art by Shirow Masamune. The final battle to decide of the fate of universe is here. Who lives? Who dies? The answers are here. B&W. Cover price $3.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yoshinobu Akita. The sorcerer Orphen is on a magic-for-hire mission, and along with his wand-wielding understudy and bone-headed companion, he must retrieve a magical ring from the mansion of a beautiful young woman. This should be no sweat for the seasoned sorcerer, but a sweet-tempered maid with an interest in the black arts will complicate an already sticky situation. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yoshinobu Akita. Orphen is back in action, waving his wand and flaunting his skills, but his quick wit and vulgar mouth won't save him now! When Orphen finally catches up with Azalie, he'll have to face the shocking truth about the identity of his former flame! Written by Yoshinobu Akita, art by Hajime Sawada. Originally published in Japan in 1999. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yoshinobu Akita. Orphen receives a nocturnal visit from a ghost! Ethereal entities are the least of Orphen's worries, though, as hired assassins and ghastly snake men appear, hungry for blood. It's going to take a little help from the curvaceous Hirietta to provide some answers. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yoshinobu Akita. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4 - 2nd or later printings. Story and art by Yoshinobu Akita. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yoshinobu Akita. Orphen is reunited with Leticia, a beautiful and gifted sorceress from his past. Their reunion is short-lived, however, as operatives from the Tower of Fang - convinced that Orphen has something that they desperately want - launch a series of deadly attacks. Orphen makes short work of his enemies, but little does he know that from the shadows, an old and familiar foe has set plans of her own in motion. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yoshinobu Akita. The sorcerer Orphen is on a magic-for-hire mission, and along with his wand-wielding understudy and bone-headed companion, he must retrieve a magical ring from the mansion of a beautiful young woman. Be prepared for the shocking conclusion! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

1st printing. Written by Toshio Ban and Frederik Schodt. Art and cover by Osamu Tezuka. This graphic-format biography of Osamu Tezuka - Japan's "God of Manga" - looks at one of the twentieth century's great creative artists (Astro Boy, Kimba the White Lion, Black Jack). It is also an anecdotal study of the evolution of Japan's early manga and anime business and its heroes. A never-before-seen popular culture history of postwar Japan, it is sure to fascinate fans and anyone interested in manga, anime, and the potential of the graphic storytelling medium. Softcover, 7-in.x 9-in., 928 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. The grandfather of manga and anime, Osamu Tezuka created hundreds of unforgettable characters during his 40+ year career as an illustrator and animator. His influence on generations of artists has been immeasurable, and is still felt today across Japan and beyond. OSAMU TEZUKA: ANIME & MANGA CHARACTER SKETCHBOOK collects rough concepts from several of Tezuka's anime and manga projects. Included are characters from Mighty Atom (Astro Boy), Jungle Emperor (Kimba the White Lion), and many more. Hardcover, 144 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $39.99.

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1st printing. The grandfather of manga and anime, Osamu Tezuka created hundreds of unforgettable characters during his 40+ year career as an illustrator and animator. His influence on generations of artists has been immeasurable, and is still felt today across Japan and beyond. OSAMU TEZUKA: ANIME CHARACTER ILLUSTRATIONS collects the character designs from several of Tezuka's animation projects. Included are characters from Mighty Atom (Astroboy), Jungle Emperor (Kimba the White Lion), Black Jack and many more. Hardcover, 224 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $39.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Osamu Tezuka. One Hundred Tales is a story about being careful what you wish for. Ichirui Hanri is an ordinary accountant serving his master. Though innocent, he is ordered to commit hara-kiri after being entangled in some trouble in his master's house. Just then, a witch named Sudama appears. She signs a contract with Hanri to obtain his soul in exchange for fulfilling three of his wishes. Hanri gets what he wants...but the price he pays is too high. An enchanting supernatural fable from Osamu Tezuka, known worldwide as the "Godfather of Manga" and the most influential person of the past century in the development of Japanese manga and anime. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Aka Akasaka. Art and cover by Mengo Yokoyari. Translated by Taylor Engel. Gorou is a gynecologist and idol fan who's in shock after his favorite star, Ai, announces an impromptu hiatus. Little does Gorou realize that he's about to forge a bond with her that defies all common sense! Lies are an idol's greatest weapon in this outrageous manga from Aka Akasaka (Kaguya-sama: Love is War) and Mengo Yokoyari (Scum's Wish). Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Written by Aka Akasaka. Art and cover by Mengo Yokoyari. Translated by Taylor Engel. Gorou is a gynecologist and idol fan who's in shock after his favorite star, Ai, announces an impromptu hiatus. Little does Gorou realize that he's about to forge a bond with her that defies all common sense! Lies are an idol's greatest weapon in this outrageous manga from Aka Akasaka (Kaguya-sama: Love is War) and Mengo Yokoyari (Scum's Wish). Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $13.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Aka Akasaka. Art and cover by Mengo Yokoyari. Translated by Taylor Engel. Pop star Ai Hoshino's twin babies Aqua and Ruby-two kids with surprising "pasts"-are basking in all the attention from their idol mother. But that bliss doesn't last long, as tragedy strikes...and alters the twins' ambitions and livelihoods! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. Written by Aka Akasaka. Art and cover by Mengo Yokoyari. Translated by Taylor Engel. Pop star Ai Hoshino's twin babies Aqua and Ruby-two kids with surprising "pasts"-are basking in all the attention from their idol mother. But that bliss doesn't last long, as tragedy strikes...and alters the twins' ambitions and livelihoods! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $13.00.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Aka Akasaka. Art and cover by Mengo Yokoyari. Translated by Taylor Engel. Now attending in a high school with a program for aspiring performers, Ruby sees her classmates already nabbing roles and starts to feel the pressure: It's time to start her idol career! Meanwhile, Aqua lands a spot in a reality show. What does it mean to be "real" in the entertainment world, where lies are like weapons? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Written by Aka Akasaka. Art and cover by Mengo Yokoyari. Translated by Taylor Engel. Now attending in a high school with a program for aspiring performers, Ruby sees her classmates already nabbing roles and starts to feel the pressure: It's time to start her idol career! Meanwhile, Aqua lands a spot in a reality show. What does it mean to be "real" in the entertainment world, where lies are like weapons? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Aka Akasaka. Art and cover by Mengo Yokoyari. Translated by Taylor Engel. Siblings Ruby and Aqua are acclimating to the entertainment industry. Aqua debuts in a romance reality show and pairs up with Akane Kurokawa! Once the show is over, what kind of relationship will Aqua have with their colleague!? Meanwhile, Ruby's idol group is gearing up for their first stage appearance!? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Akihiko Higuchi. A lighthearted manga series about a quirky elf from another world whos fascinated by video games–and the local girls who have to deal with her! Koganei Koito works as the teenage shrine maiden at the Takamimi Shrine, catering to the whims of its resident: a centuries-old elf who loves video games as much as she hates going outside! Line up your offerings for the otaku elf—some energy drinks, chips and video games will do nicely—and watch her new friends scramble to keep up! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Akihiko Higuchi. FROM WARLORDS TO WARGAMES! The elf of Takamimi Shrine is a layabout geek, but once upon a time she was summoned by the great shogun, Tokugawa Ieyasu! Ancient history collides with the present when Yord, the elf of the Kansai regions Hiromimi Shrine, takes the stage…and Yords summoner just so happens to be Tokugawas great rival, Hideyoshi Toyotomi. Help your elf to a slice of that nice, quiet otaku life with this goofy comedy loaded with Edo-period factoids!! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Akihiko Higuchi. WARM MEMORIES AND ICY TREATS! Elda is an elf who was summoned five hundred years ago by Tokugawa Ieyasu, but now shes a serious shut-in. To entertain herself, Elda delights in mail-ordered confectionaries from the web, indulges in traditional games, and receives a visit from an elegant elf named Uramimi-sama. Poor Miko Koito must find a way to rein in her indulgent deity! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Akihiko Higuchi. WITH A LITTLE ELF FROM MY FRIENDS! When a shrines deity is a total shut-in who plays games all day and her miko is a girl too mature for her age, its shocking how many hijinks can still ensue. Their most recent visitors at the shrine include Haila-sama of the Uramimi Shrine and her miko, Isuzu, who happens to be a famous influencer! But as their uneventful days go by, its the ordinary things they remember: helping with homework, leaking roofs, and reminiscing on bygone days! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Akihiko Higuchi. ON YOUR MARK…READY, SET, BOW! With the Yumimimi Festival quickly approaching, preparations have the shrine and town in a flurry. One particular shut-in elf and her quick-to-mature miko are hoping to use some old-fashioned superstitions in their favor. From divination and charms for luck to family crests and duty, the pair are deep into some shrine history, and with the festival overflowing, who could predict what theyd get up to! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Polybagged with DVD. Introducing Otaku USA, the thick, full-color, comprehensive-yet-ultra-creative magazine devoted to the coverage of Manga, Anime, computer games and all of J-Pop, written from an American point of view. Each issue of Otaku USA is filled with coverage of the hottest new Manga, Anime releases, computer and board games, along with all the latest pop culture trends happening right now in Japan. Otaku USA has up to 48 pages of the hottest Manga previews and sample chapters from the top publishers bound into the center spread of each issue! Because Otaku USA is an independent U.S. magazine, not a licensed product owned by those with a vested interest in a particular company or license, it can present the American market with objective coverage of all of J-Pop, with the freedom to cover what's hot in America, regardless of the publisher or game producer. Each issue also includes a bonus DVD filled with anime previews, games, and more! Otaku USA: For American Otaku, By American Otaku! This issue: Highlander - There Can Be Only One; Transformers: The Movie; Anime Masterpiece - The Girl Who Leapt Through Time; New Manga Previews; Exclusive Interviews - Tow Ubukata & Mamoru Hosoda; Inside the Tokyo Anime Fair; Gunpla - Bandai's Giant Robots; New Anime - Solid State Society, The Melancholy of Haruchi Suzumiya; Special Report - New Toys from Japan; Sneak Peek - New Video Games. Plus: Cosplay, Music, Games, Concerts and more. Cover price $9.99.

Unpolybagged without DVD. Introducing Otaku USA, the thick, full-color, comprehensive-yet-ultra-creative magazine devoted to the coverage of Manga, Anime, computer games and all of J-Pop, written from an American point of view. Each issue of Otaku USA is filled with coverage of the hottest new Manga, Anime releases, computer and board games, along with all the latest pop culture trends happening right now in Japan. Otaku USA has up to 48 pages of the hottest Manga previews and sample chapters from the top publishers bound into the center spread of each issue! Because Otaku USA is an independent U.S. magazine, not a licensed product owned by those with a vested interest in a particular company or license, it can present the American market with objective coverage of all of J-Pop, with the freedom to cover what's hot in America, regardless of the publisher or game producer. Each issue also includes a bonus DVD filled with anime previews, games, and more! Otaku USA: For American Otaku, By American Otaku! This issue: Highlander - There Can Be Only One; Transformers: The Movie; Anime Masterpiece - The Girl Who Leapt Through Time; New Manga Previews; Exclusive Interviews - Tow Ubukata & Mamoru Hosoda; Inside the Tokyo Anime Fair; Gunpla - Bandai's Giant Robots; New Anime - Solid State Society, The Melancholy of Haruchi Suzumiya; Special Report - New Toys from Japan; Sneak Peek - New Video Games. Plus: Cosplay, Music, Games, Concerts and more. Cover price $9.99.

This issue: Tekkonkinkreet - Anime's Cutting Edge; Exclusive Interviews - Steven Spielberg, plus Michael Arias, Kazuki Nakajima, Fumiyo Kouno, NorA; Karas: The Revelation - Anime's Dark Hero Returns; Superheroes & Cyborgs - Shotaro Ishinomori Special; New Anime - Gunbuster 2, Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann, Death Note, FREEDOM; Music - The Roots of J-Pop; Idolm@ster - Japan's Virtual Pop Stars; New Manga Preview - Vampire Hunter D. Introducing Otaku USA, the thick, full-color, comprehensive-yet-ultra-creative magazine devoted to the coverage of Manga, Anime, computer games and all of J-Pop, written from an American point of view. Each issue of Otaku USA is filled with coverage of the hottest new Manga, Anime releases, computer and board games, along with all the latest pop culture trends happening right now in Japan. Otaku USA has up to 48 pages of the hottest Manga previews and sample chapters from the top publishers bound into the center spread of each issue! Because Otaku USA is an independent U.S. magazine, not a licensed product owned by those with a vested interest in a particular company or license, it can present the American market with objective coverage of all of J-Pop, with the freedom to cover what's hot in America, regardless of the publisher or game producer. Each issue also includes a bonus DVD filled with anime previews, games, and more! Otaku USA: For American Otaku, By American Otaku! Cover price $9.99.

This issue: New Anime - The Third: The Girl with the Blue Eye; Over 30 Manga Reviews - Tokyo Is My Garden, Yu-Gi-Oh!; 15 Anime Features - Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad, Paprika: Only In Dreams; 32 Pages of Manga - A.I. Revolution & Presents; J-Rock - Gackt: The Super Star Speaks, Psychic Lover; Exclusive Interviews - Shinji Aramaki, Ryuhei Kitamura. Plus: Free DVD with 3 Full Anime Episodes - Noein, Episode I: Blue Snow, Astro Boy, Episode I; Fruits Basket. Each issue of Otaku USA is filled with coverage of the hottest new manga, anime releases, computer and board games, along with all the latest pop culture trends happening right now in Japan. Otaku USA has up to 48 pages of the hottest Manga previews and sample chapters from the top publishers bound into the center spread of each issue! Because Otaku USA is an independent U.S. magazine, it can present the American market with objective coverage of all of J-Pop, with the freedom to cover what's hot in America, regardless of the publisher or game producer. Each issue also includes a bonus DVD! Cover price $9.99.