Comic books in 'Manga', graded by CGC

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Leiji Matsumoto. Art and cover by Kouichi Shimahoshi.

An all-new series featuring a contemporary take on one of the most revered and recognizable characters in science fiction history! When Tadashi Daiba's father is murdered by invaders known as the Mazon, he becomes frustrated in the face of the Earth government's flippant attitude. Landing himself in prison, Tadashi finds himself invited aboard the space battleship Arcadia, controlled by none other than the legendary Captain Harlock. Joining his crew on their journey through space, Tadashi's future will lead him to confront not only the Mazon, but the many other forces across the universe threatening humanity's very existence!

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

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Written by Leiji Matsumoto. Art and cover by Kouichi Shimahoshi.

An all-new series featuring a contemporary take on one of the most revered and recognizable characters in science fiction history! When Tadashi Daiba's father is murdered by invaders known as the Mazon, he becomes frustrated in the face of the Earth government's flippant attitude. Landing himself in prison, Tadashi finds himself invited aboard the battleship Arcadia, controlled by none other than the legendary Captain Harlock. Joining his crew on their journey through space, Tadashi's future will lead him to confront not only the Mazon, but the many other forces across the universe threatening humanity's very existence.

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

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Written by Leiji Matsumoto. Art and cover by Kouichi Shimahoshi.

When Tadashi Daiba's father is murdered by invaders known as the Mazon, he becomes frustrated in the face of the Earth government's flippant attitude. Landing himself in prison, Tadashi finds himself invited aboard the battleship Arcadia, controlled by none other than the legendary Captain Harlock. Joining his crew on their journey through space, Tadashi's future will lead him to confront not only the Mazon, but the many other forces across the universe threatening humanity's very existence.

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

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Leiji Matsumoto. Art and cover by Kouichi Shimahoshi.

When Tadashi Daiba's father is murdered by invaders known as the Mazon, he becomes frustrated in the face of the Earth government's flippant attitude. Landing himself in prison, Tadashi finds himself invited aboard the battleship Arcadia, controlled by none other than the legendary Captain Harlock. Joining his crew on their journey through space, Tadashi's future will lead him to confront not only the Mazon, but the many other forces across the universe threatening humanity's very existence.

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

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Leiji Matsumoto. Art and cover by Kouichi Shimahoshi.

When Tadashi Daiba's father is murdered by invaders known as the Mazon, he becomes frustrated in the face of the Earth government's flippant attitude. Landing himself in prison, Tadashi finds himself invited aboard the battleship Arcadia, controlled by none other than the legendary Captain Harlock. Joining his crew on their journey through space, Tadashi's future will lead him to confront not only the Mazon, but the many other forces across the universe threatening humanity's very existence.

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

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing.

Written by Leiji Matsumoto. Art and cover by Kouichi Shimahoshi.

When Tadashi Daiba's father is murdered by invaders known as the Mazon, he becomes frustrated in the face of the Earth government's flippant attitude. Landing himself in prison, Tadashi finds himself invited aboard the battleship Arcadia, controlled by none other than the legendary Captain Harlock. Joining his crew on their journey through space, Tadashi's future will lead him to confront not only the Mazon, but the many other forces across the universe threatening humanity's very existence.

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

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing.

Written by Leiji Matsumoto. Art and cover by Kouichi Shimahoshi.

When Tadashi Daiba's father is murdered by invaders known as the Mazon, he becomes frustrated in the face of the Earth government's flippant attitude. Landing himself in prison, Tadashi finds himself invited aboard the battleship Arcadia, controlled by none other than the legendary Captain Harlock. Joining his crew on their journey through space, Tadashi's future will lead him to confront not only the Mazon, but the many other forces across the universe threatening humanity's very existence.

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

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Written by Leiji Matsumoto. Art and cover by Kouichi Shimahoshi.

When Tadashi Daiba's father is murdered by invaders known as the Mazon, he becomes frustrated in the face of the Earth government's flippant attitude. Landing himself in prison, Tadashi finds himself invited aboard the battleship Arcadia, controlled by none other than the legendary Captain Harlock. Joining his crew on their journey through space, Tadashi's future will lead him to confront not only the Mazon, but the many other forces across the universe threatening humanity's very existence.

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

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Written by Leiji Matsumoto. Art and cover by Kouichi Shimahoshi.

When Tadashi Daiba's father is murdered by invaders known as the Mazon, he becomes frustrated in the face of the Earth government's flippant attitude. Landing himself in prison, Tadashi finds himself invited aboard the battleship Arcadia, controlled by none other than the legendary Captain Harlock. Joining his crew on their journey through space, Tadashi's future will lead him to confront not only the Mazon, but the many other forces across the universe threatening humanity's very existence.

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

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing.

Written by Leiji Matsumoto. Art and cover by Kouichi Shimahoshi.

When Tadashi Daiba's father is murdered by invaders known as the Mazon, he becomes frustrated in the face of the Earth government's flippant attitude. Landing himself in prison, Tadashi finds himself invited aboard the battleship Arcadia, controlled by none other than the legendary Captain Harlock. Joining his crew on their journey through space, Tadashi's future will lead him to confront not only the Mazon, but the many other forces across the universe threatening humanity's very existence.

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

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Leiji Matsumoto.

The original Captain Harlock series, introducing one of the most revered and recognizable characters in science fiction history, released in English for the first time! After a mysterious sphere collides with Tokyo, legends seemingly born of the ancient Mayan civilization appear. In truth, however, the beings are alien invaders known as the Mazone, plant women who wandered the earth in bygone ages - and have now returned to make it theirs. With a ragtag crew of renegades at his side, only the space pirate Captain Harlock has what it takes to save the planet.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 400 pages, B&W.

Cover price $24.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Leiji Matsumoto.

The original Captain Harlock series, one of the most recognizable characters in SF history, released in English for the first time! After a mysterious sphere collides with Tokyo, legends seemingly born of the ancient Mayan civilization appear. In truth, however, the beings are alien invaders known as the Mazone, plant women who wandered the earth in bygone ages - and have now returned to make it theirs. With a ragtag crew of renegades at his side, only the space pirate Captain Harlock has what it takes to save the planet.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 384 pages, B&W.

Cover price $27.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Leiji Matsumoto.

The original Captain Harlock series, one of the most recognizable characters in SF history - released in English for the first time! After a mysterious sphere collides with Tokyo, legends seemingly born of the ancient Mayan civilization appear. In truth, however, the beings are alien invaders known as the Mazone, plant women who wandered the earth in bygone ages - and have now returned to make it theirs. With a ragtag crew of renegades at his side, only the space pirate Captain Harlock has what it takes to save the planet.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 392 pages, B&W.

Cover price $27.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Osamu Tezuka. Captain Ken is an enigma. Not a single person alive knows who he is, why he's on Mars, or why he looks just like Miss Ken Minakami. In a whirlwind of gunfights, horseback chases, and utter lawlessness, Captain Ken sparks a time of change. The townspeople seek to rid themselves of the corrupt Mayor Deven, and the Martians seek to reclaim the cities they were chased out of. Our valiant hero, while assisting every damsel in distress, loses sight of his own vendetta. Years after the Mars rush of the 21st century, the arrival of an honest man pursuing a vendetta sparks a revolution. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 230 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Osamu Tezuka. Now on the brink of war, Mars has slipped into chaos! The Martians are attempting to eradicate the human settlers as a means of payback for all the suffering they've endured. Sadly, Mayor Deven and his goons are not the only adversaries out valiant hero must defeat. This time around, Captain Ken and his trusty steed, Arrow, must outsmart a gang of looters and apprehend the criminal mastermind Napoleon, all while the hostile Martians are nipping at their heels! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 250 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Ryo Maruyu. Art and cover by Mamenosuke Fujimaru. Captive Hearts of Oz is the newest manga series by New York Times-bestselling creator Mamenosuke Fujimaru, known for her prolific work on the Alice of Country of... manga series. Dorothy Gale, along with her beloved dog Toto, finds herself whisked away by a tornado to the mysterious land of Oz. Something about this strange place feels oddly familiar, but Dorothy just wants to go home. Following the advice of a kindly Witch, Dorothy must travel to the Emerald City and seek out the Wizard of Oz, who alone has the power to send her back to her world.Alongside a trio of fascinating new companions, and a mysterious young man known as "Zero," Dorothy must follow the Yellow Brick Road on her journey to escape Oz and some of its less than friendly denizens, the evil Witches. Yet even though all this seems to be happening for the first time, Dorothy feels as if they have all met before! Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 176 pages. PC/PB&W. Cover price $13.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Ryo Maruyu. Art and cover by Mamenosuke Fujimaru. Captive Hearts of Oz reimagines L. Frank Baum's original Oz stories in a modern, shoujo style. Dorothy Gale, along with her beloved dog Toto, finds herself whisked away by a tornado to the mysterious land of Oz. Something about this strange place feels oddly familiar, but Dorothy just wants to go home. Following the advice of a kindly Witch, Dorothy must travel to the Emerald City and seek out the Wizard of Oz, who alone has the power to send her back to her world. Alongside a trio of fascinating new companions, and a mysterious young man known as "Zero," Dorothy must follow the Yellow Brick Road on her journey to escape Oz and some of its less than friendly denizens, the evil Witches. Yet even though all this seems to be happening for the first time, Dorothy feels as if they have all met before! Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 176 pages. PC/PB&W. Cover price $13.99.

By JOHJI MANABE. It's Christmas in Imperial District Three, and Wataru and Babo are feeling sorry for themselves. For them, there are no carols, no Christmas tree, no Santa Claus, no presents - and a hardhearted android master, Mian Toris, who lacks even an ounce of Christmas spirit. The trio meet Bowser, one of Santa's reindeer, who's on a mission to retrieve Santa's rebellious young daughter and heir-apparent. But little Miss Santa prefers the bright lights of the big city to the cold, lonely North Pole. Can Wataru, Mian and Babo convince her to return home? Cover price $2.50.

By JOHJI MANABE. In a far-flung future, the ruthless Helgebard Empire wages war against the free nations and city-states along its borders. Law and order have broken down completely as hordes of refugees flee the advancing Helgebard. Babo, an inveterate dealer and con man, and his loyal but dim sidekick, Wataru, meet a roving swordswoman named Mian Toris. Babo and Wataru are even more stunned when Toris snaps collars on them and makes them her servants! The imperious Toris leads her companions on a wild run across the continent, all the while pursued by the forces of Helgebard! Cover price $2.50.

By JOHJI MANABE. The pitiless legions of the Helgebard Empire are out in force to find a single swordswoman - Mian Toris - and they'll do anything to get her, including the offer of a six-million-credit bounty for information leading to her arrest. When Babo, one of her captive "companions," learns of the reward, he plans a scheme to pocket the six million himself...if he can just keep Toris from separating his head from his shoulders! Cover price $2.50.

By JOHJI MANABE. It was only a matter of time before the bloodthirsty hordes of the Helgebard Empire caught up with outlaw swordswoman Mian Toris, and time has run out! Toris and her captive cohorts, Babo and Wataru, have only one possible avenue of escape - and it leads directly through a Helgebard battleship! Cover price $2.50.

By JOHJI MANABE. Swordswoman Mian Toris and her servants Babo and Wataru have wandered into a frontier town. With a price on their heads, it's only a matter of time before the larcenous Babo tries to cash in on the reward for Mian and Wataru! As their execution approaches, it becomes clear that Babo's got to choose between cold, hard cash...or his friends! Cover price $2.50.

By JOHJI MANABE. It looks like Mian Toris and her servants Wataru and Babo have slipped away once again from the merciless legions of the Hegelbard Empire. Bunking for a night in the city, Babo takes the opportunity to indulge in a little money-making scheme of his own. His petty larceny pales, though, to the real danger of the Empress Shion - and her plans for our trio of fugitives! Cover price $2.50.

By JOHJI MANABE. It's a cold winter evening, and Babo's roped Wataru into selling phony warmer packs to unsuspecting customers...but there's an even more chilling danger - the Empress Shion has caught up with Mian Toris! The two face-off in a savage swordfight! Cover price $2.50.

By JOHJI MANABE. Renegade swordswoman Mian Toris and her servants Babo and Wataru meet up with a tough band of women warriors fighting the Hegelbard Empire. When their leader, Khada, takes a shine to Wataru, he considers joining the rebels...but when the whole group comes under attack, it becomes doubtful anyone will survive this encounter! Cover price $2.50.

By JOHJI MANABE. Our stalwart trio of fugitives holes up in Akogiville, Babo's hometown. If you thought Babo was greedy, wait 'til you meet his kinfolk! To regain his honor and prove his earning power, he comes up with a nefarious plan to regain his wealth...while placing the whole town at risk! Cover price $2.50.

By JOHJI MANABE. Wataru thought he had it hard enough as servant to fugitive swordswoman Mian Toris. Now he's been abducted by her nemesis, the ruthless Empress Shion. As Mian and Babo mount a rescue attempt, Shion offers Wataru the riches of the Hegelbard Empire...if he would only betray Mian! Cover price $2.50.

By JOHJI MANABE. Mian and Babo break into Empress Shion's fortress to rescue Wataru. Mian escapes with Wataru into the labyrinthine depths of the fortress, but is gravely injured in a fight with Hegelbard warriors. Together they attempt to elude a net of searchers drawing ever closer, while Wataru discovers his injured companion has a secret he never imagined! Cover price $2.50.

By JOHJI MANABE. Having escaped the Empress Shion, Mian and Wataru take some time off from their travels to enjoy some music at a local tavern. The minions of the Helgebard Empire have other plans, though, as Mian is forced to defend a local singer from their harassment. The threat of troops and tanks is small, compared to the spectacle of Mian's...uh...exceptional singing voice! Cover price $2.50.

By JOHJI MANABE. Mian Toris and her reluctant servants Babo and Wataru are holed up in a backwater frontier town with creeping mold everywhere. When the mold plugs up the workings of her android body, Mian is helpless! Wataru gleefully decides to leave his master even as the relentless Helgebard soldiers close in. Can Wataru find it in his heart to forgive her, and save the day? Cover price $2.50.

By JOHJI MANABE. And in this corner - it's rebel swordswoman Mian Toris (under an assumed name) fighting against the android agents of the empire, in a fixed wrestling match! Will she be found out by Empress Shion? Will Mian win the match? Will Babo take bets on the winner? Cover price $2.95.

By JOHJI MANABE. Mian has disappeared! A ruthless android designer has kidnapped her in order to dismantle her! He wants to learn the secrets of her robot body in order to design the perfect assassin...to kill Empress Shion! Can Wataru find Mian in time to save her? Cover price $2.50.

By JOHJI MANABE. Renegade android swordswoman Mian Toris attempts her most dangerous feat yet - crossing the border into the Helgebard Empire! In a rare moment of compassion, she sets Wataru and Babo free before she goes - but Wataru has become too attached to Mian to break up now! And Babo can't afford to leave Wataru, his only friend in the world! Even though they devise a devilishly sneaky way of crossing Helgebard's fortified borders, they fail to avoid violent confrontation with Imperial troops! Cover price $2.50.

By JOHJI MANABE. Mian, Wataru, and Babo are traveling through enemy territory - the dreaded Helgebard Empire - wearing ridiculous disguises! Babo and Wataru hate their silly outfits - why bother concealing yourself when you're with the strongest, toughest, baddest (and prettiest) super-android on the planet? Cover price $2.50.

By JOHJI MANABE. Mian and the boys have stowed away on an empire transport bound for Kyuraweil, the imperial capital. It looks like an easy journey - until they are attacked by GRIEF, the all-woman revolutionary force last seen 11 issues ago in CARAVAN KIDD PART 1. Their plan - to attack the empire's Gustaf Line! Can this ragtag group of fighters hope to take on the empire? And more important, will Wataru be able to kindle romance with his "old flame," GRIEF commander Khada? Cover price $2.50.

By JOHJI MANABE. The rebellion is on the march, and rebel-leader Khada wants Mian to join in (and Wataru is invited, too!). The object is not to win the war - winning one battle will be sufficient. Once the citizens see that the Imperial army can be defeated in open combat, they'll be inspired to take up arms. Empress Shion figures out their plan, and prepares a secret weapon to take out the rebels once and for all. Can the GRIEF revolutionary army succeed? Cover price $2.50.

By JOHJI MANABE. The revolution has been crushed by the empire's nuclear might. Now only Mian survives as a symbol of resistance. Now whenever she appears in public, admirers and the curious flock to see her. This can be quite inconvenient when you're trying to sneak into the palace of the empress, Kyuraweil Keep! Cover price $2.50.

By JOHJI MANABE. She ain't no Howard Stern, but Mian Toris' stint on prime time talk TV has made her the Empire's best-known (and best-loved) fugitive. Inspired by her call for action, Mian's fans are rioting in the streets, but Empress Shion seems content to sit back and observe. Maverick General Manstein, however, refuses to sit idle; he sends his own high-tech killer robot to take on the rebel swordswoman. Suddenly Mian has a foe who can hold his own against her - and maybe come out on top! Cover price $2.50.

By JOHJI MANABE. With flames of rebellion sweeping each city they've passed through, Mian and her companions are ready for the final assault on Kyuraweil Keep. Wataru makes Mian promise that they'll continue their vagabond adventures after her business at Kyuraweil Keep is done, but Mian knows something terrible will happen there - something she cannot reveal to Wataru. In the meantime, Babo is raking in the bucks promoting his new religion - Mianism! The mere fact that every Imperial military unit wants the three of them dead will not deter Babo from publicly promoting and profiting from Mian Toris! Cover price $2.50.

By JOHJI MANABE. These are bad days for Empress Shion. Not only have Mian Toris and her companions crashed the gates of Kyuraweil Keep, now the maverick General Manstein is on the loose, freed by rebellious soldiers from Shion's own army. Of course, that's little comfort to Mian, Wataru and Babo. Dangling over a bottomless abyss in the depths of the citadel, they may have finally come to the end of the rope...or rather, the g-string! In these final moments, will Wataru get his heart's desire? Will we learn the dreaded secret of the Akogi? And what is Shion really plotting in Kyuraweil Keep? Cover price $2.50.

By JOHJI MANABE. Brought in chains before Empress Shion in the heart of Kyuraweil Keep, Wataru finally learns the truth about the fatal rivalry between Shion and Mian, and the fate the Creator has reserved for his own planet. Originally sent to supervise the draining of the energy resources of Wataru's backwater world, Shion has gone renegade, trying to break free of the Creator's control. Mian, a powerful "breaker" robot assassin, has been programmed to stop her. Shion challenges Mian to a final duel, but Wataru forces his way between them. Mian tries to drag him to safety, but Wataru has a secret of his own to announce, one more shocking to his android master than anything the Empress has yet revealed! Cover price $2.50.