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Volume 25 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Satoru Noda. Translated by John Werry.

As all of the interested parties begin to converge in Sapporo, only three tattooed skins that form the code that will lead to the Ainu gold remain to be found. One of them may belong to a serial killer stalking the city's back alleys and Sugimoto means to get to him before anyone else. But with so many different groups now involved in the hunt, some forced alliances may be necessary. But one thing is certain-only Asirpa herself has the key to solving the code!

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 200 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 26 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Satoru Noda. Translated by John Werry.

The serial killings in Sapporo turn out to be the work of the infamous Jack the Ripper, who fled to Japan after his murderous spree in London. After tracking him to the Sapporo Brewery, Sugimoto's and Hijikata's groups have teamed up to find him before Lieutenant Tsurumi and the 7th Division. Keiji Ueji, another tattooed convict, is also on the scene and may hold the final key to the code leading to the lost Ainu gold. As a skyrocket lights up the night sky, a violent confrontation is about to explode in the brewery!

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 27 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Satoru Noda. Translated by John Werry.

At long last, all of the tattooed skins are accounted for. Asirpa, the key to solving the code and the location of the Ainu gold, is in the hands of Lieutenant Tsurumi and the 7th Division. Sugimoto isn't about to lose Asirpa again and takes off after her, but will have to deal with Botaro the Pirate first. Meanwhile, Sophia and her partisans have also returned to make their play for the gold, and Hijikata and his men are still in the game. All are driven together toward one goal, gripped by their desire to possess the Golden Kamuy!

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 218 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 28 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Satoru Noda. Translated by John Werry.

After the chaos at the Sapporo Brewery, all of the interested parties have come away with the knowledge they need to finally solve the coded tattooed skins. As the pieces fall into place, Sugimoto drifts to sleep, dreaming of a time before he was in the army, trying to make his way through the hustle and bustle of Tokyo. The seeds of Sugimoto's current situation were sown then, when he found himself caught up in the intrigues of competing military factions. It all leads to the final long-awaited discovery-the location of the hidden Ainu gold!

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 200 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 29 - 1st printing. Story and art by Satoru Noda. Translated by John Werry. The coded tattooed skins have at last led everyone to the old fortress of Goryokaku, on the outskirts of Hakodate. Sugimoto's and Hijikata's groups have gotten there first, and are racing against time to find the hidden treasure before Lieutenant Tsurumi arrives with his forces. But is the gold really there? Did Wilk and his Ainu conspirators conceal something even more valuable all those years ago? What is the true legacy that Wilk left to Asirpa? The only answer that is certain is that the Battle of Hakodate is about to be fought once again! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

Volume 30 - 1st printing. Story and art by Satoru Noda. Translated by John Werry. Lieutenant Tsurumi's men begin their all-out assault on the Goryokaku Fortress under the cover of naval bombardment. Hijikata still has some tricks up his sleeve and an old cannon provides needed support. But now, getting Asirpa and the deed for the Ainu land out of the fortress and to safety is the goal. In this battle, scores will be settled, and old enemies will come face-to-face. Although often at odds, Hijikata and Sugimoto will find themselves fighting together, each with their own understanding of the meaning of bushido... Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 248 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

Volume 31 - 1st printing. Story and art by Satoru Noda. Translated by John Werry. After escaping the battle with Lieutenant Tsurumi's forces at Goryokaku, Sugimoto, Asirpa, Hijikata, and their comrades board a train headed for Hakodate. Unfortunately, the train is loaded with Tsurumi's 7th Division troops! The quest for the gold has become a bloody struggle for the Ainu deed, the fate of Hokkaido, and the Ainu people. As the train hurtles toward the end of the line, with the future in the balance, Sugimoto and Asirpa face Tsurumi for the last time. This epic story of survival, death, betrayal, madness, redemption, family, love, and honor comes to a close in the final volume of Golden Kamuy! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 264 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Nana Yaa.

Say hi to Morrey Gibbs! A fisher-boy in a flooded world overrun with mutated animals known as "anormals," he's got more problems than just giant fish to deal with. Namely, how everything he touches turns to gold! Sure it sounds great, but gold underpants aren't exactly stylish... or comfortable. Together with his otter buddy Otta and new inventor friend Shelly, Morrey's on a quest to rid himself of his blessing-turned-curse, and try to find a solution for the tragedy he unwittingly caused...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $10.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Nana Yaa.

Using a totally-not-suspicious treasure map inherited from Morrey's father, Morrey, Shelly and Zaka have been able to track down their first Artifact. But now that they've been cornered by two Obtainers wielding legendary Artifact weapons, there's nowhere left to run. Will Morrey's powers, Shelly's ingenuity and Zaka's magic be enough to keep them safe from the nefarious Obtainers

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $10.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Nana Yaa.

USay hi to Morrey Gibbs! A fisher-boy in a flooded world overrun with dangerous mutated animals known as "anomals", he's got his own problems to worry about. Namely, how everything he touches turns to gold! Sure it sounds great, but gold underpants aren't exactly stylish - or comfortable! With the Obtainers hot on their heels and the Art Dealer stepping up his efforts to get his hands on King Midas' powers, Morrey, Shelly and Zaka must use everything they have to keep this powerful Artifact safe… and uncover the truth about Morrey's father.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $10.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "One Minute Past MIdnight!" Story and art by Takao Saito. The year is 1998 and security on Virginia's death row has never been tighter, as ex-CIA agent Henry Michael prepares for his fate. But if a lethal injection awaits him, why is Golgo needed to execute the sentence? Then, in 1981, Pope John Paul II survives an attempt on his life, or does he? To uncover the conspiracy that lies behind the missing pontiff, Golgo 13 will need two million dollars, a rifle, a revolver...and a priest's robe! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 194 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Eye of God!" Story and art by Takao Saito. 1993: When a spy satellite records a clandestine desert rendezvous, the true meaning of which could shift the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, who can be trusted to see the details: the satellite's designer or Golgo 13? Then, in 1977, a California millionaire can't live with the fact that his beautiful young bride is a fugitive student radical, and someone must die for his discontent! Plus, FILE 13 takes you inside the Golgo 13 live-action films of the 1970s! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 185 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. "Gravestone in Sicily!" Story and art by Takao Saito. 1982: Golgo 13 never misses...until now! A beautiful KGB agent guards his target, yet her secret is not of the heart, but in the mind. Then, in 1978, a young priest finds he cannot forgive a killer when the victim is his own family. Hiring Golgo won't be enough, though the man of the cloth must assist the assassin in a bizarre scheme to get Golgo's rifle past the watchful eyes of mobsters who trust neither of them! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "Headhunter!" Story and art by Takao Saito. 1983, New York: When an investigator looking into a shady corporate acquisition is run down, his grandfather hires Golgo, but the old man is no armchair spectator to revenge! Then, flash back to early in G13's career: It's 1972, and Golgo has just broken two of his own rules. He's seeing a client again because of the other broken rule: he failed to carry out the job! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 195 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. "Wasteland!" Story and art by Takao Saito. 1984: A year before Chernobyl, Golgo 13 is hired straight from a mission of death to carry out a mission of mercy: prevent the meltdown of a reactor that could render Los Angeles uninhabitable for 25,000 years! Then, in 1987, a lonely road in Nevada is the site of a surprising duel involving Golgo, in one of creator Takao Saito's personal favorite stories. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 186 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. "The Wrong Man!" Story and art by Takao Saito. 1996: Okinawa, Japan's smallest prefecture, holds 75 percent of the U.S. military presence in Japan. When a Self-Defense Force officer is murdered by his associates, Golgo steps into the ominous discontent behind one of Japan's greatest controversies! Then, it's known that Golgo 13 will kill anyone who tries to impersonate him. But if you're merely mistaken for him by a Chicago crime boss, can you possibly escape alive? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 194 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. "Shadow of Death!" Story and art by Takao Saito. When congressional hearings expose a CIA chemical warfare program, Golgo is tasked to destroy the evidence on a hellish Pacific island where he faces a showdown with one of the few men he could call an equal! Then, in 1974, the Deep South gets a visit from Golgo when Black Power activists hire him for a job in Mississippi that reveals him to be one bad brother! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. "Flagburner!" Story and art by Takao Saito. Amidst so many dead in the postwar ruins of Japan, the brutal murder of five members of the same family still has the power to shock - and even more so 29 years later, when the unsolved crime may point to the origins of Duke Togo! Then, the 2000 U.S. presidential election comes down to a handful of recounted ballots in Florida. But the decisive vote will be cast by a bullet from Golgo 13! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Add to cart Very Fine $5.30

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yasushi Baba.

The sci-fi wrestling political parody action manga that rocked Japan finally comes to America! Scientists discover a new material that renders people immune to all existing weapons. But these "peacemakers" instead transform world war into a martial-arts free-for-all! Rasputin plots with Russian President Putinov to control the global supply. Opposing them are the unstoppable Axe Bogan, a certain master in a jumpsuit from China, and a slew of other muscular heroes!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

1st printing. Collects Gon GN (1996-2000 Paradox Press Digest) Vol. 1-2. Story and art by Masashi Tanaka. Featuring the adventures form the first two volumes of the series - GON and GON AGAIN - in one volume! Meet Gon, the last surviving dinosaur. He's a rambunctious little creature whose sole-purpose is to eat, sleep, and enjoy life to the fullest. From the backwoods of the Americas to the Australian Outback Gon defends the friendly and furry and smites the mean and hungry. These stories are wonderfully illustrated by Japanese sensation Masashi Tanaka. The beautiful and detailed landscapes and fauna almost move on the page as if alive. Gon is an entertaining series of adventures that can be enjoyed by all ages. Volume 1 includes Gon Eats and Sleeps, Gon goes Flying, and Gon Glares. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 224 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $9.95.

1st printing. Story and art by Inio Asano. Meet Punpun Punyama. He's an average kid in an average town. He wants to win a Nobel Prize and save the world. He wants to go far away with his true love. He wants to find some porn. But Punpun's life is about to unravel... Softcover, 6-in.x 8-in., 448 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Himuro. AN ACTION-PACKED TALE OF FRENZIED SHOOTOUTS AND SHOCKING BETRAYALS! GRACE ROSA is an assassin, driven by a single thing: discovering the secret of her adoptive father's disappearance. But could the very people she serves as a hired gun have something to do with him vanishing? And to what lengths will she go to enact her vengeance on the people who have wronged her? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Kenji Inoue. Art and cover by Kimitake Yoshioka. After graduating from an all-boys' high school, Iori Kitahara moves away from home to go to college in a seaside town. He's eager to start a new chapter in his life–one filled with dreams of reinventing himself, meeting beautiful girls, and reveling in his youth. But when his new abode is his uncle's dive shop, Iori's college debut doesn't turn out as glamorously as he planned! Can Iori keep himself afloat, or will the booze-fueled antics of his university's diving club wash him away?! A coming-of-age tale with beer, bums, and the Grand Blue! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Written by Kenji Inoue. Art and cover by Kimitake Yoshioka. Despite being unable to swim to save his life, Iori decides to join the diving club. At the drinking parties, the young rookie is practically a god incarnate, but in the water, not so much… Meanwhile a carefree, sexy older girl shows up, and the crew prepares for the hijinks-filled school festival. A new world awaits, and there's a first time for everything! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Written by Kenji Inoue. Art and cover by Kimitake Yoshioka. Though it couldn't be farther from the truth, the word around school is that Iori has a hot girlfriend. Will he be able to make it out alive now that he's made an enemy out of every guy on campus? Meanwhile, the crew gets an unexpected new member—a girl, even! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Written by Kenji Inoue. Art and cover by Kimitake Yoshioka. There are a lot of rough day labor jobs out there. Seriously. Having raised their funds for the license boot camp, Iori and the gang finally make their way to Okinawa. But their joy is short-lived, as what awaits them there is the bane of all morons: an exam! The nudist(?) diving thriller kicks it up another notch in this all new addition! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 5 - 1st Printing. Written by Kenji Inoue. Art and cover by Kimitake Yoshioka. The Okinawa training camp continues to be a rollercoaster of shenanigans, now with a curious misunderstanding threatening to shake the dynamic of the club members' relationships… And at last, the Miyakojima tradition of otori begins! Will the springtime of youth finally grace the nude diving comedy?! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 6 - 1st Printing. Written by Kenji Inoue. Art and cover by Kimitake Yoshioka. With a ticket to the Oumi Women's University school festival on the line, a fierce competition unfolds between the guys. Who will take the prize and win their right to pick up chicks/go to the voice actress concert?! Passionate friendship and way-too-passionate familial love go full throttle in this new edition of the nude diving comedy, minus the diving this time! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 7 - 1st Printing. Written by Kenji Inoue. Art and cover by Kimitake Yoshioka. On a stormy night, Iori and Chisa are left to watch the house alone. Little do they know that a passionate, libido-charged evening is about to unfold. Meanwhile, Iori's little sister, Shiori Kitahara, makes an appearance, transforming Kohei into a jealous god of destruction. Brocons, siscons, and lolicons run amok in the nude diving comedy's little sister arc! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 8 - 1st Printing. Written by Kenji Inoue. Art and cover by Kimitake Yoshioka. Summer break is right around the corner, but first, the college club must overcome the frenzy of lectures, reports, and labs. School is a place of study, after all. However, if you thought the teachers are Izu U would be normal, then you have another thing coming! With pride and credits on the line, a dangerous death match with Iori's associate professor begins! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 9 - 1st Printing. Written by Kenji Inoue. Art and cover by Kimitake Yoshioka. If there's one thing college students want, it's money! After getting a job at a diner, Iori is reunited with Sakurako Busujima, the college girl he bumped heads with at the Oumi U school festival, and soon finds himself the victim of her harsh hazing and sadistic training. But then, like an angel from heaven, a pretty-faced boy appears to offer him a helping hand. Will Otoya-kun be the savior Iori so desperately needs?If there's one thing college students want, it's money! After getting a job at a diner, Iori is reunited with Sakurako Busujima, the college girl he bumped heads with at the Oumi U school festival, and soon finds himself the victim of her harsh hazing and sadistic training. But then, like an angel from heaven, a pretty-faced boy appears to offer him a helping hand. Will Otoya-kun be the savior Iori so desperately needs? Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 10 - 1st Printing. Written by Kenji Inoue. Art and cover by Kimitake Yoshioka. With an actual date planned, Aina heads out into uncharted waters of a different sort with Iori. However, when it comes time to foot the bill, Iori and the club members descend into chaos… With a new diving trip in the works as well, and the usual Diving Club antics, will anyone have the time for romance? Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 11 - 1st Printing. Written by Kenji Inoue. Art and cover by Kimitake Yoshioka. The diving club's excursion to an uninhabited island has left everyone in uncharted territory. While at first glance the island seems a heavenly oasis, it turns out to be a little less uninhabited than expected. Everyone is in for much more than they bargained for, and their dreamy excursion begins to feel more and more like a nightmare…Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 12 - 1st Printing. Written by Kenji Inoue. Art and cover by Kimitake Yoshioka. The long awaited trip to Palau, the very stuff of the Grand Blue's dreams, seems finally within sight…until Iori goes home to get his passport. Flanked by his disapproving sister, and the unnerving distraction of a new guest in his family home, Iori's homecoming promises to be anything but smooth sailing to his dream diving destination. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 13 - 1st Printing. Written by Kenji Inoue. Art and cover by Kimitake Yoshioka. At long last, the gang has finally arrived at their dream diving destination: Palau. After a seemingly endless series of hurdles, the group is ready to enjoy the crystalline, tropical waters to their hearts' content. Unfortunately, an unforgettable diving experience is not the only thing waiting for them in the seas of Palau... Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 14 - 1st Printing. Written by Kenji Inoue. Art and cover by Kimitake Yoshioka. FOOLS IN LOVE Now that Kohei's aware of Aina's feelings for Iori, the crazy otaku's taking every opportunity to push them together. What should have been a time for heartfelt confessions becomes a bizarre test of survival! With little time remaining before the gang heads back to Japan, will Aina take the plunge or get cold feet? Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 15 - 1st Printing. Written by Kenji Inoue. Art and cover by Kimitake Yoshioka. A PERILOUS MIXER Summer's coming to an end, which means it's time for Iori and his pals to head back to class. Everyone's bummed that they didn't make any precious summer memories. So, they decide to hold a little party to pick up chicks. Unfortunately, Iori knows every girl at the get-together, and he's the only one standing between them and some idiots looking to score! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 16 - 1st Printing. Written by Kenji Inoue. Art and cover by Kimitake Yoshioka. OKINAWA ANTICS After scoring a winning lottery ticket, Iori convinces Chisa to join him on an island getaway to Okinawa. A jealous Aina resolves to throw a wrench in any potential romance by tagging along in secret… and even ropes Kohei into her scheme! It's two days of botched love hotel bookings, a broken-hearted otaku, and even a little diving in this love duel for the ages! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 17 - 1st Printing. Written by Kenji Inoue. Art and cover by Kimitake Yoshioka. SAKURAKO STRIKES Believing that Iori has hit it rich after winning the lottery, Sakurako seizes her chance to pounce. Aina then launches her own desperate defense as friends from both sides join the fray. With Sakurako glued to Iori's side, the Okinawa nights quickly reach a fever pitch. Who will emerge victorious in the war for the fickle Iori's affection? Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 18 - 1st Printing. Written by Kenji Inoue. Art and cover by Kimitake Yoshioka. Nanaka is left fuming after she learns that Chisa lied to her about traveling to Okinawa. Suspecting Iori of seducing her sister during the trip, the frighteningly overprotective Nanaka plots how to make Iori come clean. Meanwhile, Iori finds his resolve floundering in the face of Sakurako's relentless love attack. Will he make it out of this in one piece? Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $3.99

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Maki Murakami. Shuichi is crushed to hear that Eiri is already engaged but the show must go on. His band, Bad Luck, gears up for their debut show and Shuichi begins to announce to the gathered crowd that Eiri is his and his alone when he is fortuitously interrupted before he can make himself clear. The premier goes well and Bad Luck is on their way to being famous when a rival band member discovers damaging information about Shuichi and Eiri's relationship. How long can Bad Luck's good luck can hold out? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Fine $2.99

Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Maki Murakami. Shuichi is crushed to hear that Eiri is already engaged but the show must go on. His band, Bad Luck, gears up for their debut show and Shuichi begins to announce to the gathered crowd that Eiri is his and his alone when he is fortuitously interrupted before he can make himself clear. The premier goes well and Bad Luck is on their way to being famous when a rival band member discovers damaging information about Shuichi and Eiri's relationship. How long can Bad Luck's good luck can hold out? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.95

Add to cart Fine $2.99

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Maki Murakami. Shuichi's debut single is rising on the charts, but Taki Aizawa, the leader of rival band ASK finds out about his relationship with Eiri. On top of all that, Eiri has suddenly declared their relationship over! What's going on ...!? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

Volume 4 - second or later printing. Story and art by Maki Murakami. Shuichi's debut single is rising on the charts, but Taki Aizawa, the leader of rival band ASK finds out about his relationship with Eiri. On top of all that, Eiri has suddenly declared their relationship over! What's going on? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Maki Murakami. Frustrated by Ryuichi's superior talent, Shuichi decides to get into his own groove in order to go head-to-head against his idol. And when Eiri makes an unexplained exodus to New York, Hiro convinces Tatsuho to dress up like Eiri and make some magic happen! But when Shuichi gets carried away and locks lips with the costumed Tatsuho, will the face-sucking scandal be too hot for everyone to handle? Or will Shuichi tell everyone to kiss off?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Maki Murakami. Eiri and Shuichi's intense relationship continues to escalate as Bad Luck's record races to the top of the charts - Eiri's coming out party on national TV boosts his popularity, as fans chant, "More-more-more!" But just as everyone is feeling sky high, Hiro announces that he's hanging up his guitar and quitting! Will Shuichi's queer eye for the rock guy convince Hiro to return to the stage? Or is the band finally out of luck? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

Volume 7 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Maki Murakami. Eiri and Shuichi's intense relationship continues to escalate as Bad Luck's record races to the top of the charts - Eiri's coming out party on national TV boosts his popularity, as fans chant, "More-more-more!" But just as everyone is feeling sky high, Hiro announces that he's hanging up his guitar and quitting! Will Shuichi's queer eye for the rock guy convince Hiro to return to the stage? Or is the band finally out of luck? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Maki Murakami. After going platinum and getting a date with Eiri, Shuichi thought nothing could bring him down. But when Seguchi delivers an ultimatum to the happy couple, Eiri takes it to heart and breaks up with Shuichi. K tries in vain to help a devastated Shuichi recover, but the surprises just keep coming when Shuichi ends up kidnapped and on a plane to the US for a debut! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.