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Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Written by Ryohgo Narita. Art and cover by Suzuhito Yasuda.

As schemes and plots continue to plague Ikebukuro, the Dollars are still going missing-and gathering in one place. On the other hand, as Anri watches over the unconscious Kadota, a certain information broker arrives. And what he has to say is troubling...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 13 - 1st printing.

Written by Ryohgo Narita. Art and cover by Suzuhito Yasuda.

Ikebukuro has been plunged into full-on chaos, and the fates of everyone involved with the Headless Rider will soon be decided in the explosive final volume of Durarara!!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 190 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Reprints of the first appearance and first adventure of Dynamo Joe, "Retreat from Fergusson," "The Key to Survival," and "Escape Velocity which originally appeared in Mars #10-12. Scripts by John Ostrander and art by Doug Rice. Issue also has a new "Prologue – The Orion War" with script by John Ostrander & Phil Foglio and art by Doug Rice, a Dynamo Joe Data File pinup, pinups and bios of Sgt. Daro and Pvt. Pomru, and a "Our Story So Far…" summary of the Dynamo Joe saga for up to issue number four of the regular series. Cover price $1.25.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Eagle Gn (2000-2001 Viz Digest) Vol. 1-4. Story and art by Kaui Kawaguchi. Ken Yamaoka, a third-generation Japanese-American, has all the qualifications of a presidential candidate: he studied at Yale, he fought on the front lines in Vietnam, and he has been a Senator for several terms. Now, as he challenges the Vice President for the Democratic presidential nomination, a young Japanese journalist, Takashi Jo, is sent on assignment to Washington, D.C., to study Yamaoka. What is his platform? What is his true personality? And, inevitably, what are the hard questions about his past? Told in an intelligent yet exciting manner, Eagle presents a near-future vision of America as seen through the eyes of one of Japan's most politically aware manga artists. This tremendous graphic novel Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 424 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Eagle Gn (2000-2001 Viz Digest) Vol. 5-8. Story and art by Kaui Kawaguchi. Intelligent, exciting, critically acclaimed, Eagle presents a near-future vision of America as seen through the eyes of one of Japan's most politically aware manga artists. In this volume, Takashi investigates presidential candidate Yamaoka's past, learning of the struggle between young Yamaoka and his father; the term in Vietnam that nearly killed him; and the story of Patricia Hampton, Yamaoka's wife and the inheritor of millions, who met him in their college years. But today, is he a hardened, pragmatic opportunist, or is he still the idealistic young man that Patricia loved? As the New York primaries approach, Yamaoka vies with Democratic front-runner Albert Noah for the endorsement of Gilbert Blackburn, mayor of NYC and political power broker. But as the TV debates begin, Takashi discovers that racism in America is far from dead. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 424 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Eagle Gn (2000-2001 Viz Digest) Vol. 9-12. Story and art by Kaui Kawaguchi. A brilliant tactical turnaround during the first TV debate with Vice President Al Noah, Yamaoka narrowly wins his first primary in the vital state of New York. Now it's off to Texas to capture the second largest state in the country. But how well is an urbanite Asian Senator going to do in the heart of the Lone Star State? Especially when he goes for an unscheduled 'town hall' meeting in a ranchers' honky-tonk? Then, the campaign moves to California, the nation's single most important state in the primaries. Yamaoka makes himself known in the Hollywood glamour circles while behind his back VP Albert Noah and his staff plot to derail Yamaoka by digging up a family scandal. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 416 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Eagle Gn (2000-2001 Viz Digest) Vol. 13-17. Story and art by Kaui Kawaguchi. When Cuban immigrant Maria Estefano steps forward with allegations of an affair with Senator Yamaoka, will his campaign lose all of its steam? Then, it's the night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago and all of Senator Yamaoka's campaign work will undergo a trial by fire under the watchful eyes of the nation. Can Yamaoka snatch victory from his rival, the formidable Vice President, Albert Noah? Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 512 pages, B&W. Cover price $22.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Eagle Gn (2000-2001 Viz Digest) Vol. 18-22. Story and art by Kaui Kawaguchi. A labor strike turns Seattle into the latest political hotseat, and Yamaoka wants to use the situation to gain valuable electoral votes in the election. Can the Senator make his move before General Grant? Then, growing racial tension in the South sparks a wave of assassination attempts against Yamaoka! But is he merely the innocent victim he appears to be? And finally, the moment of truth arrives - election day! Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 584 pages, B&W. Cover price $22.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Full Course Meal!" Collects Eat-Man Part 1 (1997) #1-6. Story and art by Akihito Yoshitomi. When Eat-Man eats a weapon or object, he ingests its capabilities into his body and can subsequently transform the flesh of his arm into the mechanism he has consumed! As a professional 'explorer,' Eat-Man's services are in high demand for missions which somehow always involve a pretty young woman who can't resist Eat-Man's cool and detached charms. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tohru Himuka. Translated by Margaret Ngo. A beautifully illustrated shojo manga tale of medicine, royal intrigue, and romance in a setting inspired by historical China! Whether it be for illness or injury, the preferred healing method in Moon Flower Kingdom has always been the country's special medicinal baths. However, after his party is attacked by a mysterious figure during a regional inspection, Prince Keiun witnesses a never-before-seen lifesaving medical technique. Even more shocking still, the one who performed this feat is a young girl named Koyo! And while luck may have been on their side this time, questions remain. Just who is this girl, and who is after the prince's life? Shadowy conspiracies, mysterious religions, and deep-rooted beliefs all collide in this beautifully drawn manga series! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $14.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tohru Himuka. Translated by Margaret Ngo. Whether it be for illness or injury, the preferred healing method in Moon Flower Kingdom has always been the country's special medicinal baths. However, after his party is attacked by a mysterious figure during a regional inspection, Prince Keiun witnesses a never-before-seen lifesaving medical technique. Even more shocking still, the one who performed this feat is a young girl named Koyo! And while luck may have been on their side this time, questions remain. Just who is this girl, and who is after the prince's life? Shadowy conspiracies, mysterious religions, and deep-rooted beliefs all collide in this beautifully drawn manga series! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 196 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $14.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tohru Himuka. Translated by Margaret Ngo. Koyou rolls up her sleeves to perform yet another revolutionary medical procedure-an appendectomy. But even though she's armed with incredible knowledge and the tools to do it, Koyou is having a hard time convincing people to let her to cut someone open. With the life of a high-profile bureaucrat on the line, Keiun once again stakes his reputation and more on Koyou's skills. Will this first-time operation be a success for the young doctor? Or will it end in tragedy? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 196 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $14.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tohru Himuka. Translated by Margaret Ngo. Trying to establish a medical practice in the capital has proven to be trickier than performing surgery! Yet as Koyou attempts to get things off the ground, an unexpected encounter with a drunken, lecherous geezer turns out to be a fortuitous next step. Then later, the young doctor finds she's got another challenge on her hands and this time it involves acquiring a critical medical instrument. After all, how exactly does someone make a hypodermic needle? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 204 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $14.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tohru Himuka. Translated by Margaret Ngo. At last, Koyou's practice is open and ready for patients, but business sure is slow! Bored to tears, she stumbles upon the perfect thing to lift her spirits-muscle erotica?! And while muscle-obsessed Koyou ransacks the capital for more, Keiun sets out east to the Plum Province to find out more about a strange illness. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 204 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $14.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Bash. Mysterious beings that do not belong in our world known as "angels" are looking for a village that exists in-between space and time. But, the village is also searching for something, a boy named Touru. When they find him, a war breaks out and the angels are determined to exterminate the villagers. What is the secret the village holds and why must they find Touru? This is a story of fate. This is a story of epic fantasy. GEN presents Eden, an all-new epic series. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.95.

Volume 7 - 2nd or later printings. Story and art by Hiroki Endo. Delving into the drug cartel politics of South America's post-pandemic future, Hiroki Endo (Tanpenshu) offers up the most complex volume of Eden yet. Elijah initiates a shaky alliance with the Automater, a half-cyborg female crime boss, in order to glean more information about Pedro, the sadistic gangster who mutilated one of Elijah's friends. In a compelling twist, we find out about Pedro's past, his admirable commitment to his brother, and the intricate plan that he hatches in an attempt to save the life of another loved one. As rival gangs fight for power in post-apocalyptic cities, Endo delivers moments of brutal torture, shifting alliances, and poignant reflection, along with his trademark flashes of unexpected violence. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 216 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: "Hiroki Endo's Eden is a demonstration of what science fiction can offer when thoughtfully engaging the world rather than just offering tired parables." - Scott Green, Ain't It Cool News Cover price $12.95.

Volume 14 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiroki Endo. Hiroki Endo's epic manga series returns to blow fans away with a 232-page volume crammed with jaw-dropping battle sequences and strange sci-fi twists! Several years after our last volume, Elijah is still on a mission to free his sister from the Propater organization's clutches, but an older Mana has some skills of her own-and a lethal bodyguard to boot! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 232 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

It's here! The creator of Fairy Tail, manga superstar Hiro Mashima, is back with a high-flying space adventure! All the steadfast friendship, crazy fighting, and blue cats you've come to expect... in space! A young boy gazes up at the sky and sees a streaming bolt of light. The friendly, armor-clad being at his side tells him gently, "That's a dragon." The fact that he's joking isn't important. What's important is the look of wonder on the boy's face... and the galaxy-spanning adventure that's about to take place! Join Hiro Mashima (Fairy Tail, Rave Master) once more as he takes to the stars for another thrilling saga!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W.

Cover price $10.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

It's here! The creator of Fairy Tail, manga superstar Hiro Mashima, is back with a high-flying space adventure! All the steadfast friendship, crazy fighting, and blue cats you've come to expect... in space! A young boy gazes up at the sky and sees a streaming bolt of light. The friendly, armor-clad being at his side tells him gently, "That's a dragon." The fact that he's joking isn't important. What's important is the look of wonder on the boy's face... and the galaxy-spanning adventure that's about to take place! Join Hiro Mashima once more as he takes to the stars for another thrilling saga!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W.

Cover price $10.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

A young boy gazes up at the sky and sees a streaming bolt of light. The friendly, armor-clad being at his side tells him gently, "That's a dragon." The fact that he's joking isn't important. What's important is the look of wonder on the boy's face... and the galaxy-spanning adventure that's about to take place! Join Hiro Mashima (Fairy Tail, Rave Master) once more as he takes to the stars for another thrilling saga!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W.

Cover price $10.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

A young boy gazes up at the sky and sees a streaming bolt of light. The friendly, armor-clad being at his side tells him gently, "That's a dragon." The fact that he's joking isn't important. What's important is the look of wonder on the boy's face... and the galaxy-spanning adventure that's about to take place! Join Hiro Mashima (Fairy Tail, Rave Master) once more as he takes to the stars for another thrilling saga!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W.

Cover price $10.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

A young boy gazes up at the sky and sees a streaming bolt of light. The friendly, armor-clad being at his side tells him gently, "That's a dragon." The fact that he's joking isn't important. What's important is the look of wonder on the boy's face... and the galaxy-spanning adventure that's about to take place! Join Hiro Mashima (Fairy Tail, Rave Master) once more as he takes to the stars for another thrilling saga!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W.

Cover price $10.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

It's here!

The creator of Fairy Tail, manga superstar Hiro Mashima, is back with a high-flying space adventure! All the steadfast friendship, crazy fighting, and blue cats you've come to expect... IN SPACE!

A young boy gazes up at the sky and sees a streaming bolt of light. The friendly, armor-clad being at his side tells him gently, "That's a dragon." The fact that he's joking isn't important. What's important is the look of wonder on the boy's face... and the galaxy-spanning adventure that's about to take place!

Join Hiro Mashima (Fairy Tail, Rave Master) once more as he takes to the stars for another thrilling saga!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W.

Cover price $10.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

A young boy gazes up at the sky and sees a streaming bolt of light. The friendly, armor-clad being at his side tells him gently, "That's a dragon." The fact that he's joking isn't important. What's important is the look of wonder on the boy's face... and the galaxy-spanning adventure that's about to take place! Join Hiro Mashima (Fairy Tail, Rave Master) once more as he takes to the stars for another thrilling saga!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W.

Cover price $10.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

It's here! The creator of Fairy Tail, manga superstar Hiro Mashima, is back with a high-flying space adventure! All the steadfast friendship, crazy fighting, and blue cats you've come to expect... IN SPACE!

A young boy gazes up at the sky and sees a streaming bolt of light. The friendly, armor-clad being at his side tells him gently, "That's a dragon." The fact that he's joking isn't important. What's important is the look of wonder on the boy's face... and the galaxy-spanning adventure that's about to take place! Join Hiro Mashima (Fairy Tail, Rave Master) once more as he takes to the stars for another thrilling saga!

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

Cover price $10.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

It's here! The creator of Fairy Tail, manga superstar Hiro Mashima, is back with a high-flying space adventure! All the steadfast friendship, crazy fighting, and blue cats you've come to expect... IN SPACE!

A young boy gazes up at the sky and sees a streaming bolt of light. The friendly, armor-clad being at his side tells him gently, "That's a dragon." The fact that he's joking isn't important. What's important is the look of wonder on the boy's face... and the galaxy-spanning adventure that's about to take place! Join Hiro Mashima (Fairy Tail, Rave Master) once more as he takes to the stars for another thrilling saga!

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

Cover price $10.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley.

It's here! The creator of Fairy Tail, manga superstar Hiro Mashima, is back with a high-flying space adventure! All the steadfast friendship, crazy fighting, and blue cats you've come to expect... IN SPACE!

A young boy gazes up at the sky and sees a streaming bolt of light. The friendly, armor-clad being at his side tells him gently, "That's a dragon." The fact that he's joking isn't important. What's important is the look of wonder on the boy's face... and the galaxy-spanning adventure that's about to take place! Join Hiro Mashima (Fairy Tail, Rave Master) once more as he takes to the stars for another thrilling saga!

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

Cover price $10.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley.

It's here! The creator of Fairy Tail, manga superstar Hiro Mashima, is back with a high-flying space adventure! All the steadfast friendship, crazy fighting, and blue cats you've come to expect... IN SPACE!

A young boy gazes up at the sky and sees a streaming bolt of light. The friendly, armor-clad being at his side tells him gently, "That's a dragon." The fact that he's joking isn't important. What's important is the look of wonder on the boy's face... and the galaxy-spanning adventure that's about to take place! Join Hiro Mashima (Fairy Tail, Rave Master) once more as he takes to the stars for another thrilling saga!

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

Cover price $10.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley.

A young boy gazes up at the sky and sees a streaming bolt of light. The friendly, armor-clad being at his side tells him gently, "That's a dragon." The fact that he's joking isn't important. What's important is the look of wonder on the boy's face... and the galaxy-spanning adventure that's about to take place! Join Hiro Mashima (Fairy Tail, Rave Master) once more as he takes to the stars for another thrilling saga!

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

Cover price $10.99.

Volume 13 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley.

A young boy gazes up at the sky and sees a streaming bolt of light. The friendly, armor-clad being at his side tells him gently, "That's a dragon." The fact that he's joking isn't important. What's important is the look of wonder on the boy's face... and the galaxy-spanning adventure that's about to take place!

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

Cover price $10.99.

Volume 14 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley.

A young boy gazes up at the sky and sees a streaming bolt of light. The friendly, armor-clad being at his side tells him gently, "That's a dragon." The fact that he's joking isn't important. What's important is the look of wonder on the boy's face... and the galaxy-spanning adventure that's about to take place! Join Hiro Mashima (Fairy Tail, Rave Master) once more as he takes to the stars for another thrilling saga!

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

Cover price $10.99.

Volume 15 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley.

It's here! The creator of Fairy Tail, manga superstar Hiro Mashima, is back with a high-flying space adventure! All the steadfast friendship, crazy fighting, and blue cats you've come to expect... IN SPACE!

A MADDENING MAD SCIENTIST!

Hermit has a traumatic reunion with the mad doctor Mu¨ller while she and Weisz attempt to stop Ziggy's viral signal, which is being sent from a nearby satellite. While struggling against Mu¨ller, Hermit and Weisz learn about Kleene and Jinn's horrific past. The tragic revelations and memories threaten to break Hermit, but Weisz finds strength in the burning rage he feels on behalf of Hermit. Meanwhile, Shiki finds himself on the wrong end of a beatdown at the hands of Justice. Shiki's defeat is all but decided when a pirate princess appears!

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

Cover price $10.99.

Volume 16 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley.

A young boy gazes up at the sky and sees a streaming bolt of light. The friendly, armor-clad being at his side tells him gently, "That's a dragon." The fact that he's joking isn't important. What's important is the look of wonder on the boy's face... and the galaxy-spanning adventure that's about to take place!

Join Hiro Mashima (Fairy Tail, Rave Master) once more as he takes to the stars for another thrilling saga!

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

Cover price $10.99.

Volume 17 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley.

A young boy gazes up at the sky and sees a streaming bolt of light. The friendly, armor-clad being at his side tells him gently, "That's a dragon." The fact that he's joking isn't important. What's important is the look of wonder on the boy's face... and the galaxy-spanning adventure that's about to take place! Join Hiro Mashima (Fairy Tail, Rave Master) once more as he takes to the stars for another thrilling saga!

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

Cover price $10.99.

Volume 18 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley.

A young boy gazes up at the sky and sees a streaming bolt of light. The friendly, armor-clad being at his side tells him gently, "That's a dragon." The fact that he's joking isn't important. What's important is the look of wonder on the boy's face... and the galaxy-spanning adventure that's about to take place! Join Hiro Mashima (Fairy Tail, Rave Master) once more as he takes to the stars for another thrilling saga!

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

Cover price $10.99.

Volume 19 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley.

A young boy gazes up at the sky and sees a streaming bolt of light. The friendly, armor-clad being at his side tells him gently, "That's a dragon." The fact that he's joking isn't important. What's important is the look of wonder on the boy's face... and the galaxy-spanning adventure that's about to take place! Join Hiro Mashima (Fairy Tail, Rave Master) once more as he takes to the stars for another thrilling saga!

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

Cover price $10.99.

Volume 20 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley.

After the war in Aoi Cosmos, the Edens Zero Crew mourns the loss of Witch and makes an important change to their plans. Before they continue their search for Mother, they will find and defeat Ziggy. There are no more doubts that Ziggy is an enemy and a threat to the universe, but before they can find Ziggy, the Edens Zero encounters a curious castaway: Captain Connor!?! So why is Rebecca the only one that recognizes and remembers him, and he himself denies being the captain of the Edens One?!?!

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

Cover price $10.99.

Volume 21 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiro Mashima. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley. The creator of Fairy Tail, manga superstar Hiro Mashima, is back with a high-flying space adventure! A young boy gazes up at the sky and sees a streaming bolt of light. The friendly, armor-clad being at his side tells him gently, "That's a dragon." The fact that he's joking isn't important. What's important is the look of wonder on the boy's face... and the galaxy-spanning adventure that's about to take place! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 22 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiro Mashima. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley. A young boy gazes up at the sky and sees a streaming bolt of light. The friendly, armor-clad being at his side tells him gently, "That's a dragon." The fact that he's joking isn't important. What's important is the look of wonder on the boy's face... and the galaxy-spanning adventure that's about to take place! Join Hiro Mashima (Fairy Tail, Rave Master) once more as he takes to the stars for another thrilling saga! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 23 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiro Mashima. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley. A young boy gazes up at the sky and sees a streaming bolt of light. The friendly, armor-clad being at his side tells him gently, "That's a dragon." The fact that he's joking isn't important. What's important is the look of wonder on the boy's face... and the galaxy-spanning adventure that's about to take place! Join Hiro Mashima (Fairy Tail, Rave Master) once more as he takes to the stars for another thrilling saga! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 24 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiro Mashima. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley. At Granbell Kingdom, an abandoned amusement park, Shiki has lived his entire life among machines. But one day, Rebecca and her cat companion Happy appear at the park's front gates. Little do these newcomers know that this is the first human contact Granbell has had in a hundred years! As Shiki stumbles his way into making new friends, his former neighbors stir at an opportunity for a robo-rebellion... And when his old homeland becomes too dangerous, Shiki must join Rebecca and Happy on their spaceship and escape into the boundless cosmos. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 25 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiro Mashima. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley. The creator of Fairy Tail, manga superstar Hiro Mashima, is back with a high-flying space adventure! A young boy gazes up at the sky and sees a streaming bolt of light. The friendly, armor-clad being at his side tells him gently, "That's a dragon." The fact that he's joking isn't important. What's important is the look of wonder on the boy's face... and the galaxy-spanning adventure that's about to take place! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 26 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiro Mashima. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley. Shiki and Rebecca manage to reunite and recover their memories in Universe Zero. As they journey to gather their crewmates, they discover glaring differences between their previous universe and their current one. Old friends are living different lives with different histories, and old enemies appear in unlikely places bringing new kinds of trouble! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 27 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiro Mashima. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley. HOMURAS HOMECOMING! While confronting Nero and Drakken, Shikis crew manages to reunite with Homura. However, the reunion is bittersweet as Homuras memories from the previous universe dont return. Unlike what happened with the other reunited crew members, Homuras memories remain blocked despite seeing familiar faces and spending time with friends. In an effort to jolt Homuras memories, the crew decides to take Homura to meet her mother despite the near certainty that it will be a painful experience! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 28 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiro Mashima. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley. A young boy gazes up at the sky and sees a streaming bolt of light. The friendly, armor-clad being at his side tells him gently, "That's a dragon." The fact that he's joking isn't important. What's important is the look of wonder on the boy's face... and the galaxy-spanning adventure that's about to take place! Join Hiro Mashima once more as he takes to the stars for another thrilling saga! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Ages 13+ Cover price $10.99.

1st printing. Written by Masahide Kikai. Art by Ren Kishida. Winner of the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize, Mother Teresa devoted herself to help the poor. Answering a calling from God, she opened a home in Calcutta, India, where she and her fellow nuns took in and cared for dying and desperate Indians. Even after her death, many still continue her never ending quest of providing for the basic needs of human beings. Join Astro Boy and his friends as they learn of true dedication, of "loving thy neighbor" and of sacrifice to the worthy cause of humanity. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 152 pages, B&W. All Ages NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.95.

By Hidetomo Tsubura. The official manga adaptation of the fantasy anime El Hazard, where four Earthlings - heroic Makoto, his paranoid rival Jinnai, Jinnai's sister Nanami, and their gym teacher Mr. Fujisawa - are transported to a world of dreams and fantastic adventure! Based loosely on the OAV series, but with new events and characters, El Hazard is a charming and exciting manga in the spirit of No Need For Tenchi! In this issue: When Jinnai, the corrupt president of the high school student association, is exposed for his crimes, he pins the blame on our hero, laid-back Makoto Mizuhara! Just as Jinnai is confronting his "enemy", a sudden earthquake rocks the school, sending Makoto through the floor into a mysterious underground shrine, where a mysterious woman embraces him and takes him to the world of his destiny. b&w, 40pgs. Cover price $2.95.

By Hidetomo Tsubura. Arriving mapless and weaponless in El Hazard, Makoto immediately encounters a race of strange bug-creatures holding captive a beautiful girl! Being a heroic type of guy, Makoto tries to save her - until two female sorcerers show up to take the fight into their own hands! But who would this girl rather have for her rescuer? b&w, 40pgs. Cover price $2.95.

By Hidetomo Tsubura. In the court of Roshtaria, our heroes have an audience with her royal highness, Princess Rune Venus, who explains the ancient lost technology which is part of the "magic" of El Hazard. Then, descending into the palace dungeon, Makoto is surprised to find that he has the innate power to operate the artifacts! b&w, 40pgs. Cover price $2.95.

By Hidetomo Tsubura. In the world of El Hazard, Makoto's pleasure at meeting the princess Rune is dashed when he finds himself face to face with his eternal archenemy Jinnai. Then, Makoto encounters the mysterious woman who sent him to El Hazard in the first place... but can this emotionless creature be the same woman who embraced him in the cave beneath the school? b&w, 40pgs. Cover price $2.95.