Comic books in 'Manga', graded by CGC

Volume 3 - 2nd or later printing.

Story and art by Yusei Matsui.

The latest addition to the misfit students of Class 3-E is a Norwegian robot specially designed to assassinate their teacher--but sadly lacking in social skills. Nothing Koro Sensei can't cure with a little super-fast tentacle work! When playboy Maehara gets dissed by a girl for being in Class 3-E, revenge is clearly warranted--and Koro Sensei can help with that too! Then Irina, the English language teacher/sexy assassin, gets a visit from her murder mentor.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yusei Matsui.

English teacher Irina's assassination mentor makes an appearance and the two compete-using special agent Karasuma as their target. Another transfer student/would-be assassin joins the class, accompanied by a guardian who claims to be Koro Sensei's...little brother?! A tentacle showdown ensues, sending everyone into a tentacle tizzy. Then, the 3-E students face humiliation yet again during a school baseball exhibition match. Plus, more secrets of Koro Sensei's mysterious past revealed...!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4 - 2nd or later printing.

Story and art by Yusei Matsui.

English teacher Irina's assassination mentor makes an appearance and the two compete-using special agent Karasuma as their target. Another transfer student/would-be assassin joins the class, accompanied by a guardian who claims to be Koro Sensei's...little brother?! A tentacle showdown ensues, sending everyone into a tentacle tizzy. Then, the 3-E students face humiliation yet again during a school baseball exhibition match. Plus, more secrets of Koro Sensei's mysterious past revealed...!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yusei Matsui.

Ever caught yourself screaming, "I could just kill that teacher"? What would it take to justify such antisocial behavior and weeks of detention? Especially if he's the best teacher you've ever had? Giving you an "F" on a quiz? Mispronouncing your name during roll call...again? How about blowing up the moon and threatening to do the same to Mother Earth-unless you take him out first?! Plus a reward of a cool 100 million from the Ministry of Defense! Okay, now that you're committed... How are you going to pull this off? What does your pathetic class of misfits have in their arsenal to combat Teach's alien technology, bizarre powers and...tentacles?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 2nd or later printing.

Story and art by Yusei Matsui.

Ever caught yourself screaming, "I could just kill that teacher"? What would it take to justify such antisocial behavior and weeks of detention? Especially if he's the best teacher you've ever had? Giving you an "F" on a quiz? Mispronouncing your name during roll call...again? How about blowing up the moon and threatening to do the same to Mother Earth-unless you take him out first?! Plus a reward of a cool 100 million from the Ministry of Defense! Okay, now that you're committed... How are you going to pull this off? What does your pathetic class of misfits have in their arsenal to combat Teach's alien technology, bizarre powers and...tentacles?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yusei Matsui.

The 3-E students discover that Koro Sensei's greatest weakness might be a common substance. Will they be able to use it to assassinate him while he helps Meg, formerly of the varsity swim team, with her greatest weakness? The next assassination attempt, implemented by Terasaka, is more elaborate but endangers his fellow students. Can he save them without saving his target? Then, the top class at school, including Principal Asano's son, conspires to prevent 3-E from ever rising closer to the top!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 6 - 2nd or later printing.

Story and art by Yusei Matsui.

The 3-E students discover that Koro Sensei's greatest weakness might be a common substance. Will they be able to use it to assassinate him while he helps Meg, formerly of the varsity swim team, with her greatest weakness? The next assassination attempt, implemented by Terasaka, is more elaborate but endangers his fellow students. Can he save them without saving his target? Then, the top class at school, including Principal Asano's son, conspires to prevent 3-E from ever rising closer to the top!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yusei Matsui.

The 3-E students hope to kill on their final exams to win not only respect but a special reward. Over summer break, Nagisa, Sugino and Maehara play amateur entomologist with...a girl? After rigorous training with the greatest assassin of all, the class launches their best assassination plan yet! Now who will save our would-be assassins from a mysterious biological weapon...?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yusei Matsui.

The 3-E students head for the lair of the enemy to stop a deadly biological attack. But blocking their path are three master assassins: Smog, Grip and Gastro, who excel, respectively, in the use of poison, brute strength and guns. With their teacher Karasuma down, Karma and his friends face terrible odds. And even if they defeat their foes, how will they wrest the antidote from them? Worse, it turns out the mastermind behind the attack is someone they know...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yusei Matsui.

Nagisa risks it all in an attempt to take down the mastermind behind a biological attack. After the dust settles, Koro Sensei gives his all to ignite summer romance between his students. Turns out their English teacher Ms. Jelavitch has her sights on someone...and everyone wants to help her get her target-er, the man of her dreams. Then, back at school, one of the students defects from the 3-E ranks for all the wrong reasons. How will they win him back before he inflicts irrevocable damage on them all...?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yusei Matsui.

The students of 3-E turn a surplus of eggs to good use in pursuit of their usual goal. Karasuma teaches them the art of parkour while Koro Sensei teaches them the game of cops and robbers. Then, someone is stealing lingerie, and naturally Koro Sensei is the prime suspect! But is he being framed...and if so, by whom? Lastly, biologically modified Itona discovers that sometimes tentacles can be a burden rather than a gift. He puts everything he's got into his latest assassination attempt on Koro Sensei...but who will save Itona from himself?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yusei Matsui.

Class 3-E student Isogai breaks the school rules by working part-time to help support his family. When Gakushu and the Big Four students find out, they use his secret as leverage to force 3-E to participate in a bizarre sports day competition. Soon it's time for the school's midterm competition as well, but when some 3-E students accidentally injure the elderly owner of a day care, Koro Sensei forbids them from studying and orders them to replace him until he recovers! Assassination is one thing, but babysitting little kids...?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yusei Matsui.

Mr. Karasuma gives the 3-E students superpowered uniforms...with great results. What amazing feats will they perform in their snazzy new outfits? Then, Mr. Karasuma gives Ms. Vitch a bouquet for her birthday...with disastrous results. Next, a 3-E teacher is kidnapped by master assassin Death, who threatens to kill his hostage if the students tell anyone. Their rescue attempt goes horribly awry, and soon they are the ones in need of rescuing! But at what cost to the world...?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 13 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yusei Matsui.

The Grim Reaper sets up a lethal trap that buries Mr. Karasuma and Ms. Vitch alive. Will Mr. Karasuma's repressed feelings surface before he and Ms. Vitch do? And how will Mr. Karasuma face Death? Then, despite his vow to destroy the planet in March, Koro Sensei offers career counseling to his students. Nagisa's professional goal raises some serious issues. And finally, it's time for the next school festival showdown. Class A and Class E compete for the most customers. If they build it, will they come...to the top of 3-E's remote mountaintop?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 14 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yusei Matsui.

Lowly Class E and elite Class A compete for the most customers at their school festival booths. So far, the students of Class E are holding their own, despite their location on the mountaintop. Then a parade of familiar faces, some welcome and some...not so much...drop by with surprising consequences. Will Principal Asano's son Gakushu be able to maintain his position as the illustrious leader of Class A? Who could possibly replace him in hopes of leading the students to victory and the subjugation of the weak...?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 15 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yusei Matsui.

Several secret pasts are finally revealed this volume: The tragedy that led Principal Asano to develop his harsh-some would say brutal, sadistic and inhumane-pedagogical methods, the relationship that gives one 3-E student a personal motivation to assassinate her teacher, and even Koro Sensei's origin story! Will the students be more or less motivated to assassinate their teacher after they know his former secret identity? And what lengths will shy Nagisa go to in order to rein in the student who wants to get revenge on Koro Sensei? Also, it's time for... lunch theater! Which member of 3-E will be the star?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 16 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yusei Matsui.

Koro Sensei tells all: his former profession, his nickname, the mad scientists responsible for his unique cephalopod physiognomy, the love of his life, and why he wants to teach the 3-E students. New light is shed not only on his character, but on the reason he vowed to destroy the Earth in March. Will these revelations change 3-E's commitment to assassinating their teacher (and saving the planet)? For older teen audiences.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 17 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yusei Matsui.

The class is divided: one half wants to carry on with the plan to assassinate Koro Sensei, while the other half wants to save him. So Koro Sensei splits them into two teams, led by Nagisa and Karma, and has them battle it out. The students of 3-E draw on everything they've learned so far to battle for or against Koro Sensei's life! Then, to uphold their now unified goal, they need to infiltrate the International Space Station...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 18 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yusei Matsui.

Two classmates travel to the International Space Station in hopes of learning the secret to saving Koro Sensei's life. Meanwhile, Yanagisawa and upstart Grim Reaper II train ever harder to assassinate him. Then, when academic setbacks lower the spirits of his students, Koro Sensei comes up with an ingenious-or perhaps idiotic-way to cheer them up. Next, Valentine's Day arrives! Will any of the 3-E students or teachers find true love? And will the meddling and teasing of the others help or hinder cupid's arrow from finding its target...?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 19 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yusei Matsui.

Koro Sensei's lessons in verbal defense are put to the test when Karma must use his brains instead of his brawn to rescue a classmate. Then things finally begin to go smoothly for the students of 3-E. Everyone receives some good news about their futures, and Nagisa settles on a career goal. But the peace is broken when the world's nations miraculously manage to coordinate their efforts long enough to launch a plan to assassinate Koro Sensei-with the aid of the strongest mercenary in the world and an ultimate weapon! Will anyone break ranks to protect everyone's favorite tentacled teacher...?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 20 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yusei Matsui.

The battle for Koro Sensei's life against a multinational operation's soldiers and weaponry is difficult enough, but now his creator and former protégé, mad scientist Yanagisawa and Grim Reaper II, join the battle to destroy him-and they've both had major enhancements! But the stakes abruptly change when a 3-E student is fatally caught in the crossfire... If there's one thing that enrages 3-E's teacher, it's harming-let alone killing-his students! Koro Sensei's fury and ingenuity know no bounds, even as fate inexorably catches up to him...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 21 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yusei Matsui.

In the aftermath of tragedy, the students of 3-E nevertheless march proudly in their graduation ceremony. Will their futures still unfold as planned? And what will they do with their reward money...? Then, enjoy a long side story revealing what Koro Sensei was really up to over winter break! Can Koro Sensei truly make a friend and ally out of anyone...?! Plus, a bonus short story with all-new characters, set in a dystopian future.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 216 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Story, art and cover by Sherard Jackson. In a totalitarian future, military service guarantees food and housing. Shon believes enlisting is the only option to solve her financial troubles. But she doesn't comprehend the consequences of her decisions - or the mortality rate in the service! b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.99.

Story, art and cover by Sherard Jackson. After an attack on the State's capital city, military enlistment increases and public opinion is rallied in favor for an impeding campaign against the Eastern Bloc. Not wanting to stand on the sidelines of History without making a contribution, Shon makes her final decision on whether or not to enlist. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.99.

Story, art and cover by Sherard Jackson. Working as a medic, Shon is bombarded daily with the gruesome sights of wrecked mechs and wounded pilots. She is still relatively safe, but as the conflict escalates, pilots are becoming scarce, and soon anyone with piloting experience will be called upon to sacrifice for their country... b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $3.50.

Story, art and cover by Sherard Jackson. In a future world torn by mercenaries waging war in giant mecha suits, Shon is a 16-year-old girl who has to face the choice of joining the military. Her sister wants her to honor their late parents by turning her back on the conflict, but society wants her to join the Assembly. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Yuu Miyazaki. Art and cover by Okiura. The school-city of Rokka, also known as "Asterisk." Here boys and girls of the Starpulse Generation all compete in the Seibusai, the "star battle festival," fighting for glory on the greatest combat entertainment stage of the world. Ayato Amagiri has just arrived at one of these academies at the express invitation of its student council president, but when he begins his career by making a dangerous enemy, his life on Asterisk is off to a rough start! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Yuu Miyazaki. Art and cover by Okiura. Having begun attending Seidoukan Academy - one of the six magical schools in the city known as the Asterisk - Ayato Amagiri begins the task he's truly there to accomplish: investigating the disappearance of his elder sister! He's given a powerful weapon that she once wielded, and it seems like he's on the right track. But when he and Julis are attacked in broad daylight by mysterious forces, it's clear his search isn't going to be as easy as he'd hoped. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.00.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Yuu Miyazaki. Art and cover by Okiura. The traitor revealed! The one behind the recent "accidents" has finally been unmasked - but Julis alone isn't strong enough to beat him! It'll take a team of unlikely allies to bring this fiend to justice. Those in the shadows know this is only the first of many threats to come. Things will heat up even more as the Festa draws near! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.00.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Yuu Miyazaki. Art and cover by Okiura. Kirin Toudou is one of the top fighters at Seidoukan Academy despite her young age, but there's one enemy she cannot face - her controlling, abusive uncle! When Ayato steps in to help, has he only caused more damage? And does he really have time for this as the Festa draws ever closer? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.00.

Cover art by Jim Balent. Untitled story, script and art by Jerry Robinson; Astra is a beautiful, blonde interstellar princess who has never seen a man, since her Amazonian race has evolved to a point where they only bear females; Now their supply of "seed" is running out, and Astra must find a male savior before her sisters all die out! Biography of Robinson and his creation, Astra; Features a photo of Robinson. 36 pgs., B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Untitled story, script and art by Jerry Robinson; Astra is a beautiful, blonde interstellar princess who has never seen a man, since her Amazonian race has evolved to a point where they only bear females; Now their supply of "seed" is running out, and Astra must find a male savior before her sisters all die out! Biography of Robinson and his creation, Astra; Features a photo of Robinson. 36 pgs., B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Written by Jerry Robinson, Sidra Cohn and Ken-Ichi Oishi. Art by Shojin Tanaka. Cover by Frank Thorne. Jerry Robinson, creator of the Joker, collaborator with Bob Kane in the earliest years of the Batman, has created a new comic book series in collaboration with top Japanese creators! Astra is a funny, sexy science fiction story about the beautiful Princess Astra, the heir to the throne of a planet entirely populated by women! When all the men of her planet were killed in an interplanetary war, the people of the planet Eros survived by artificial means. But their supply of precious bodily fluids is nearly gone, and Astra goes to find a man! She meets up with Yosuke, a rough-and-tumble Earthling who wants to sweep her off her feet. But she has been warned by her mother, the Queen, about the wiles of men, and she's not about to give in! The story is brought to life by Japanese good girl comic artist Shojin Tanaka, creator of Metal Boy and Shibuya Honky Tonk, published in the Weekly Playboy manga anthology. 32 pages, B&W. Suitable for All Ages. Cover price $2.95.

Written by Jerry Robinson, Sidra Cohn and Ken-Ichi Oishi. Art by Shojin Tanaka. Cover by J.H. Williams III and Mick Gray. The great new international manga collaboration, spearheaded by famous Golden Age comic book artist and syndicated cartoonist Jerry Robinson (creator of Batman's nemesis the Joker) continues! Astra is a funny, sexy science fiction story about the beautiful Princess Astra, heir to the throne of a planet entirely populated by women, who's gone to find a man to help ensure that the women of Eros can continue to reproduce. Astra has encountered Yosuke, a strong and rowdy Earthman who is instantly smitten with her, and they've both been taken from his little spaceship and examined in the Quarantine chamber of the International Space Center. In this issue, corporate and government agencies begin to question them, and the star-crossed lovers are about to find out how deceptive and duplicitous Earthlings can be! 32 pages, B&W. Suitable for All Ages. Cover price $2.95.

Written by Jerry Robinson, Sidra Cohn and Ken-Ichi Oishi. Art and Cover by Shojin Tanaka. Jerry Robinson -- artist on the earliest Batman issues with Bob Kane! Head of his own international cartoon syndicate! And now his manga is brought to America exclusively by CPM! Astra is a funny, sexy science fiction story about the beautiful Princess Astra, heir to the throne of a planet entirely populated by women, who's gone to find a man to help ensure that the women of Eros can continue to reproduce. Astra has encountered Yosuke, a strong and rowdy Earthman, and they've been subjected to tests in the secret labs of the Ministry of Science. Now Astra is still a prisoner, and Yosuke and his brother must figure out how to save her before she's persuaded that one of the evil corporate and government thugs should be the father of all the new citizens of Eros! 32 pages, B&W. Suitable for All Ages. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kenta Shinohara.

It's the first day of Planet Camp, and Aries Spring couldn't be more excited! She, along with eight other strangers, leave for Planet McPa for a weeklong excursion. Soon after they arrive, however, a mysterious orb appears and transports them into the depths of space, where they find an empty floating spaceship...

Softcover, 208 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kenta Shinohara.

The situation aboard the Astra intensifies as Zack reveals to Kanata that the ship's communication system has recently been sabotaged and that it's likely one of their new friends who tried to murder them! The mystery deepens as the crew members are overtaken by confusion and anger and start to question each other's motives.

Softcover, 248 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kenta Shinohara.

After their nightmare on Shummoor, the group arrives at the third planet on their journey, Arispade. The planet has plenty of food, water and sunshine, making it just like a tropical paradise and the perfect place to relax. Even the lone wolf of the group, Ulgar, starts to open up! That is, until he suddenly pulls out a gun and threatens to kill Luca! Could Ulgar be the traitor the group has been looking for?!

Softcover, 240 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kenta Shinohara.

After crashing on planet Icriss, all seems hopeless for the crew of the Astra. That is, until they discover another Astra hidden on the planet. And there?s a woman in cryogenic sleep inside! Will this new Astra be the ark that saves group B-5 from their despair?

Softcover, 240 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kenta Shinohara.

Conspiracies begin to unravel as the truth behind the Astra crew members? circumstances comes to light. And at their last pit stop, Galem, the saboteur is revealed! Don?t miss the shocking conclusion!

Softcover, 288 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.99.

10151-508. 1st comic book appearance Astro Boy. "Gangor the Monster," script by Fred Fredericks (?); An indestructible, centipede-like monster threatens to destroy the world—unless Astro Boy can stop him. "Attack of the Mud People," script by Fred Fredericks (?); Astro Boy battles Mud People. Astro Boy pinup on the back cover, same as the front minus the lettering. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Written by Scott Tipton. Art and cover by Diego Jourdan. He's back! Astro Boy makes his amazing return to comics, paving the way for his exciting feature film debut later this year! It's an all-new Astro Boy adventure, with Astro exploring a strange subterranean kingdom in search of his lost father, encountering weird creatures large and small. But are they friend or foe? Look for the Ashley Wood variant cover! full color, 32 pages Cover price $3.99.

Written by Scott Tipton. Art by Diego Jourdan. Cover by Ashley Wood. He's back! Astro Boy makes his amazing return to comics, paving the way for his exciting feature film debut later this year! It's an all-new Astro Boy adventure, with Astro exploring a strange subterranean kingdom in search of his lost father, encountering weird creatures large and small. But are they friend or foe? Look for the Ashley Wood variant cover! full color 32 pages. Cover price $3.99.

Limited Edition (1 for 10) "Photo Cover". Written by Scott Tipton. Art by Diego Jourdan. He's back! Astro Boy makes his amazing return to comics, paving the way for his exciting feature film debut later this year! It's an all-new Astro Boy adventure, with Astro exploring a strange subterranean kingdom in search of his lost father, encountering weird creatures large and small. But are they friend or foe? Look for the Ashley Wood variant cover! full color 32 pages. Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Diego Jourdan. Written by Scott Tipton. Art by Diego Jourdan. Astro Boy's return to comics continues, in preparation for his blockbuster feature film debut later this year! Astro begins to explore the strange subterranean world miles below the earth's crust, and soon finds himself caught in the middle of a brutal civil war! Look for the Ashley Wood variant cover! Full color 32 pages Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Ashley Wood. Written by Scott Tipton. Art by Diego Jourdan. Astro Boy's return to comics continues, in preparation for his blockbuster feature film debut later this year! Astro begins to explore the strange subterranean world miles below the earth's crust, and soon finds himself caught in the middle of a brutal civil war! Look for the Ashley Wood variant cover! Full color 32 pages Cover price $3.99.

Limited Edition (1 for 10) Variant Cover. Written by Scott Tipton. Art by Diego Jourdan. Astro Boy's return to comics continues, in preparation for his blockbuster feature film debut later this year! Astro begins to explore the strange subterranean world miles below the earth's crust, and soon finds himself caught in the middle of a brutal civil war! Look for the Ashley Wood variant cover! Full color 32 pages Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Diego Jourdan. Written by Scott Tipton. Art by Diego Jourdan. Astro Boy is caught between sides in a subterranean civil war, and finally comes face to face with the commander of the fierce reptilian army! Can Astro win this war all by himself? And maybe the better question is, should he? ASTRO BOY's return to comics continues, in preparation for his blockbuster feature film debut later this year! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.