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Gold foil collector's edition. Cover price $3.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

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Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Toufu. Translated by M. Fulcrum. Adapted by Jeffery Thomas.

An odd-couple comedy about a has-been hero and the Demon Lord trying to whip him into shape! Ten years ago, the hero Max defeated the Demon Lord. In order to regain his power, the Demon Lord went into a deep slumber... but when he awakens, his body is only a chibi version of its fearsome form.

Now curious to see what his enemy is up to, the Demon Lord visits Max, only to discover the mighty hero living in a dirty one-room apartment. The Demon Lord decides to move in with Max and help his old enemy become a formidable opponent once more!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Age 15+

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Toufu. Translated by M. Fulcrum. Adapted by Jeffery Thomas.

An odd-couple comedy about a has-been hero and the Demon Lord trying to whip him into shape! Ten years ago, the hero Max defeated the Demon Lord. In order to regain his power, the Demon Lord went into a deep slumber... but when he awakens, his body is only a chibi version of its fearsome form.

Now curious to see what his enemy is up to, the Demon Lord visits Max, only to discover the mighty hero living in a dirty one-room apartment. The Demon Lord decides to move in with Max and help his old enemy become a formidable opponent once more!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Age 15+

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Toufu. Translated by M. Fulcrum. Adapted by Jeffery Thomas.

An odd-couple comedy about a has-been hero and the Demon Lord trying to whip him into shape! Ten years ago, the hero Max defeated the Demon Lord. In order to regain his power, the Demon Lord went into a deep slumber... but when he awakens, his body is only a chibi version of its fearsome form.

Now curious to see what his enemy is up to, the Demon Lord visits Max, only to discover the mighty hero living in a dirty one-room apartment. The Demon Lord decides to move in with Max and help his old enemy become a formidable opponent once more!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Age 15+

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Toufu. Translated by M. Fulcrum. Adapted by Jeffery Thomas.

Leo the Warrior and Fred the Cleric square off in the battle to decide the fate of two nations! But what about Max, their former comrade, and his Level 1 Demon Lord roommate? They can choose sides and fight for glory all while risking eternal death, or they could hang out and watch the fight streaming on the internet! The world may hang in the balance... but can the Demon Lord resist the thrill of combat? Can Max resist the chill of sitting this one out?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Age 15+

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Toufu. Translated by M. Fulcrum. Adapted by Jeffery Thomas.

Ten years ago, the hero Max defeated the Demon Lord. In order to regain his power, the Demon Lord went into a deep slumber...but when he awakens, his body is only a chibi version of its fearsome form. Now curious to see what his enemy is up to, the Demon Lord visits Max, only to discover the mighty hero living in a dirty one-room apartment. The Demon Lord decides to move in with Max and help his old enemy become a formidable opponent once more!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Age 15+

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Haruhisa Nakata. Translated by John Werry. Adapted by Molly Tanzer.

Young Levius is an up-and-coming fighter in the mechanical martial arts arena, but he's also in critical condition from his injuries. His trainer is injured as well, and his fellow fighter AJ has been locked away and labeled a weapon of mass destruction. Things are looking bleak until a new arrival inspires new hope-but she might also signal the end of everything!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 212 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Very Good $5.20

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Haruhisa Nakata. Translated by John Werry. Adapted by Molly Tanzer.

Levius, victorious in his deadly match against A.J., reaches Grade I, the top league, where the battles are even more intense. His first opponent is Oliver E. Kingsley, who is known as "the Emperor" and is currently undefeated. Despite all the challenges he's faced so far, is Levius truly ready to fight against a top competitor?

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 202 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Haruhisa Nakata. Translated by John Werry. Adapted by Molly Tanzer.

The Southern Slam, the pinnacle tournament of Mechanical Martial Arts, looms. Despite his fears of a rigged match, Levius has agreed to face "the Emperor," Oliver E. Kingsley, in a title fight. Meanwhile, in Grade III, Natalia is progressing smoothly through the preliminary rounds, but her next match will be her most challenging yet.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 212 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Haruhisa Nakata. Translated by John Werry. Adapted by Molly Tanzer.

The Southern Slam, the pinnacle tournament of Mechanical Martial Arts, looms. Despite his fears of a rigged match, Levius has agreed to face "the Emperor," Oliver E. Kingsley, in a title fight. Meanwhile, in Grade III, Natalia is progressing smoothly through the preliminary rounds, but her next match will be her most challenging yet.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 212 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Haruhisa Nakata. Translated by John Werry. Adapted by Molly Tanzer.

The main event of the Southern Slam tournament is Levius's title fight against "the Emperor," Oliver E. Kingsley, but first Natalia must face off against A.J.'s brother Balthus. Zack and Bill are ringside to help, but the Amethyst corporation's experiments have turned Natalia's opponent into a dreadful new kind of weapon!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Haruhisa Nakata. Translated by John Werry. Adapted by Molly Tanzer.

It's Levius versus Oliver in the championship match at the Southern Slam, the top tournament in Mechanical Martial Arts. Before the ? ght, Levius learns that the champion's life may be in danger due to steam syndrome and that only he can save him. No sooner does the starting bell ring, however, than Levius ? nds out just how dangerous Oliver can be-steam syndrome or not!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 202 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 7- 1st printing.

Story and art by Haruhisa Nakata. Translated by John Werry. Adapted by Molly Tanzer.

The championship fight between Levius and Oliver at the Southern Slam is in full swing. As Levius takes hit after hit and Oliver taunts him about being too soft to actually ever fight effectively, things also look dire for A.J., who has made a surprise sacrifice!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 228 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 8- 1st printing.

Story and art by Haruhisa Nakata. Translated by John Werry. Adapted by Molly Tanzer.

When Oliver, the indestructible champion of Mechanical Martial Arts, attacks challenger Levius's body and mind, Levius must decide if the time has come to replace his medical prosthesis with a military-grade combat arm. A.J. risked her life in an effort to save him, so Levius knows if he loses, it may mean more than one death...

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Haruhisa Nakata. Translated by John Werry. Adapted by Molly Tanzer.

Levius succeeds in defeating Oliver at the deadly Southern Slam tournament, with dire consequences. But he doesn't have any desire-or time-to celebrate the victory as he ascends to the level of champion. The appearance of Arthur Graynore, a Grade I, Rank 2 M.M.A. fighter, and the cofounder of Amethyst, means the fight to become est, a god, is not over.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 204 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Haruhisa Nakata. Translated by John Werry. Adapted by Molly Tanzer.

The time has come for the final fight between Levius and the powerful Arthur Graynore, founder of Amethyst. Their battleground? A secret underground ring hidden deep beneath the championship arena. As the blows begin to fly, Levius starts to see the true reason for the existence of the M.M.A. and realizes he must survive and win this fight...at any cost.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 274 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 1 - 1str printing. Written by Haruki Kuou. Art and cover by Konomi. Translated by Kevin Gifford. The Academy-a school the size of an island where students compete for ranks. Not only did Hiroto Shinohara pass the most rigorous exam in the country with top marks to transfer there, but he defeated last year's reigning champ on his very first day, catapulting him to the rank of Seven Star in record time. ...Except he didn't. The truth is, he screwed up big time, and now he has to maintain his position there no matter what. It's a liar's world, after all! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 2 - 1str printing. Written by Haruki Kuou. Art and cover by Konomi. Translated by Kevin Gifford. Hiroto Shinohara shot to the top of the Academy's ranks on his first day. That's what everyone thinks, at least, but it's all a lie! To keep the farse going, he'll need to come out on top in a 9000-person survival Game, and that means devising a top-notch strategy. Unfortunately, it seems someone's already figured out his secret before the battle has even started!? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 3 - 1str printing. Written by Haruki Kuou. Art and cover by Konomi. Translated by Kevin Gifford. Another girl claiming to be Sarasa Saionji has appeared. This imposter is gunning for Hiroto in the Inter-Ward League. Beating her is the only way to uncover the truth of her scheme, but that's easier said than done. Hiroto will need to face many other fearsome opponents to reach the doppelganger Saionji, all while keeping his facade as the undefeatable Seven Star intact. Is he up to the challenge? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $15.00.

Volume 4 - 1str printing. Written by Haruki Kuou. Art and cover by Konomi. Translated by Kevin Gifford. The May Interschool Competition has been thrown into chaos by the Chameleon, a cheater able to impersonate anyone in the Game. Hiroto's team has managed to stay in the running, but only barely, and Hiroto himself has been eliminated. However, the lying transfer student claims this was part of his plan. He's uncovered the secret beneath the Game, and it's time for a counterattack. Can he really win a competition he's already lost, though? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Fine $10.75

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Gaku Kuze.

How did the cynical Uramichi end up hosting a TV show for small children? And how long is the studio going to let him keep teaching the kids the sorrow and exhaustion of life instead of, say, the ABCs?

This dark comedy manga started as a webcomic and became a bestseller across Japan -- with an anime coming soon!

Uramichi is a 31-year old children's TV host who leads physical exercises and teaches life lessons colored by one main theme: adulthood sucks. Alongside mascots played by a couple of bushy-tailed millennials, and a singing duo whose music embodies the notion of being kicked while you're down, Uramichi wades through the misery of working life, one sardonic comment at a time...

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

Cover price $17.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Gaku Kuze.

How did the cynical Uramichi end up hosting a TV show for small children? And how long is the studio going to let him keep teaching the kids the sorrow and exhaustion of life instead of, say, the ABCs?

This dark comedy manga started as a webcomic and became a bestseller across Japan -- with an anime coming soon!

Uramichi is a 31-year old children's TV host who leads physical exercises and teaches life lessons colored by one main theme: adulthood sucks. Alongside mascots played by a couple of bushy-tailed millennials, and a singing duo whose music embodies the notion of being kicked while you're down, Uramichi wades through the misery of working life, one sardonic comment at a time...

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

Cover price $17.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Gaku Kuze.

How did the cynical Uramichi end up hosting a TV show for small children? And how long is the studio going to let him keep teaching the kids the sorrow and exhaustion of life instead of, say, the ABCs?

This dark comedy manga started as a webcomic and became a bestseller across Japan -- with an anime coming soon!

Despite his best efforts, Uramichi continues to find himself at the mercy of the outrageous demands of his fellow coworkers and management. Whether it's looking after someone's pet or younger sibling, or drumming up new designs for Hanbei's merch, the paths to escape responsibility are too few and far between.

Then, just as he's reaching for a lifeline during one of his most grueling days yet, his old college acquaintance Nekota appears. Could someone with such a different take on adulthood be Uramichi's salvation?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 272 pages, B&W.

Cover price $17.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Yu Tsurusaki. Art and cover by Shin Ikezawa. In this comedic isekai tale, gender-bending hijinks ensue when two best buds wind up in a fantasy world together! Nerdy office worker Hinata has once again blundered at a singles mixer, no thanks to his hunky best friend, Jinguji, who's always by his side. While he's grumbling about it on the way home, a naked goddess appears out of nowhere and sends the two friends to another worldalso turning Hinata into a hot young woman! To get back Hinata's original body, Hinata and Jinguji set off on a journey to defeat the demon king, even if Hinata's new feminine form is giving them... unexpected feelings. Can they save this fantasy world before their lifelong bromance becomes a romance? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Yu Tsurusaki. Art and cover by Shin Ikezawa. Ever since a goddess suddenly appeared and transported him to another world, Tachibana Hinata has been turned from an average man into a gorgeous blonde woman. In order to return to his home world and old body, he and his best friend Jinguji Tsukasa are on a journey to defeat the demon king. However, the two have been accosted by forest guardians, bandits, and elves. It's non-stop and all are drawn by Tachibana's beauty! Complicating things further, Tachibana and Jinguji find the slightest brushes of their hands and glance between them will send each other's hearts racing. They're just friends though, right? Amidst the chaos, the two make their way to a bustling trading hub. But what shadows will come for them there? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Yu Tsurusaki. Art and cover by Shin Ikezawa. Tachibana was once an unattractive salaryman, but ever since he was transported to another world, he's been stuck in the body of a beautiful blonde woman. That newfound beauty has gotten him entangled in a village's evil ritual. His food's drugged, his clothing switched for a barely there swimsuit, and he's served up to a giant squid. These types of troubles never would have beset him when he was a man! Can Tachibana reach the capital city in one piece?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Yu Tsurusaki. Art and cover by Shin Ikezawa. BEAUTIFUL SADNESS! Tachibana was once an unattractive salaryman, but ever since he was transported to another world, he's been stuck in the body of a beautiful blonde woman. His hunky best friend Jinguji Tsukasa was swept to another world with him. Together they managed to get into the annual "King's Audience" event, but...During a magnificent ball, a depressed princess grows weary of the gym sculpted muscles and perfectly maintained looks. Her despondent attitude will lead everyone to an unforeseeable template-defying twist! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Yu Tsurusaki. Art and cover by Shin Ikezawa. MECHANICS OF FRIENDSHIP! Best friends Tachibana and Jinguji have been transported to another world. While the handsome Jinguji has been given amazing powers, the nerdy Tachibana has been turned into a beautiful girl. On top of that, Tachibana has fallen into the hands of the Demon Kings army. They are helping the princess with a coup and have brainwashing planned for Tachibana. Altered memories and ancient weapons now have the two friends on opposite sides of a conflict that will shake a kingdom! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Keiko Suenobu. Award-winning author Keiko Suenobu returns with another comic about the tragedies of school bullying and high school clique culture. A modern mix of Heathers and Lord of the Flies, The Limit is a girls survival story where looks and popularity may be the downfall for one teen. When a traffic accident almost wipes out an entire high school class on fieldtrip, the five remaining survivors must settle their social differences to survive in the Japanese wilderness. Softcover, 4 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 176 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS NOTE: Read Right to Left Cover price $10.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Keiko Suenobu. Mizuki has found herself in a position where her not only her social life is at risk, but her survival rests in the hands of the young women she was so desperately attempting to avoid. In the wild the strong survive, and while Alisa may not be smart or cute, she is physically strong. So she immediately takes command by gathering anything that may be used as a weapon to threaten the lives of anyone who may attempt to usurp her new found authority. Mizuki will have to win over the trust of three people who truly despise her. Softcover, 4 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 176 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS NOTE: Read Right to Left Cover price $10.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Keiko Suenobu. The survivors' worst fears have come true. One of their members has fallen. And this death among them will test the limits of their unity. New fears will be born from this tragedy and instead of using their combined strength to search for a way home, their lack of trust will force them all to retreat into their own micro-cliques. The balance of power is now undone, and a new face - another survivor - will eventually turn things upside down! Softcover, 4 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 176 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS NOTE: Read Right to Left Cover price $10.95.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Keiko Suenobu. When a traffic accident almost wipes out an entire high school class on fieldtrip, the five remaining survivors must settle their social differences to survive in the Japanese wilderness. A modern mix of Heathers and Lord of the Flies, The Limit is a girls survival story where looks and popularity may be the downfall for one average teen. Softcover, 4 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 176 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS NOTE: Read Right to Left Cover price $10.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Keiko Suenobu. Cliques and circles tear a class of high school teens apart, so when a traffic accident in the mountains wipes out much of the class, 5 teens must resort to threats and peer pressure to ensure their survival! Softcover, 4 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 176 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS NOTE: Read Right to Left Cover price $10.95.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Keiko Suenobu. In this final volume, the girls appear to be on their way out of their predicament when a new and more menacing threat emerges. Will Mizuki and crew make it to safety? Or will these new obstacles take them down by tapping into their individual vulnerabilities! Softcover, 4 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 176 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS NOTE: Read Right to Left Cover price $10.95.

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

Stories and cover by Paul Sizer. Art by Paul Sizer and Mark Paulik, plus a pinup by Robert Lewis. Back cover by Geof Darrow. The adventures of Loo, a teen girl stranded on an unmanned mining satellite. While Loo gets used to day-to-day life on the station, her brother Xi investigates the starliner accident that stranded her. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Stories and cover by Paul Sizer. Art by Paul Sizer. Back cover by Kenji Marshall. The adventures of Loo, a teen girl stranded on an unmanned mining satellite. Loos theft of food and supplies for survival activates one of the stations mechanized attack dogs. Also reprints a LWM story from Calibers New Worlds anthology. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.