Comic books in 'Manga'

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Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Mosae Nohara. Born in darkness, a young boy steps into the light. Raised in a cellar steeped in solitude, his entrance into English society at the turn of the nineteenth century is anything but painless. From place to place he journeys, seeking companions who share his unusual interests. But always, always a red fog follows, consuming everything in its path! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 178 pages, Cover price $13.00.

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Story and black/white art by Yoshihisa Tagami. Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Shouji Gatou. Art by Tomohiro Nagai.

OVER-THE-TOP COMEDY.

Sousuke has finally lost his mind, and it's up to Kaname to keep him in line! So what's new? Plenty! Check out this laugh-out-loud sequel to one of ADV's best-loved manga series. Featuring more bombs, more laughs, more Panic than ever before!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 184 pages, B&W.

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

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings.

Written by Shouji Gatou. Art by Retsu Tateo.

Atie-in to the smash-hit anime series, the Full Metal Panic! manga is the story of gung-ho secret agent Sosuke Sagara, assigned to go undercover and protect high school honor student Kaname Chidori from a band of international terrorists. Needless to say, Sosuke's background as a counterinsurgent guerrilla isn't the best possible preparation for the "jungles" of high school!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 204 pages, B&W.

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

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Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Written by Shouji Gatou. Art by Retsu Tateo.

Popular, very pretty, and telepathic teenager Kaname is off on her school outing to Okinawa with her schoolmates. As they say, vacations never go according to plan, and when terrorists hijack their plane, they find themselves held as hostages in North Korea. A deadly terrorist organization has been tracking Kaname carefully, wanting to study her gift of "the Whispered," her telepathic skill, and they are willing to sacrifice everyone on the plane to capture her. Unfortunately for the terrorists, Sosuke Sagara, agent of the hyper-secret government commando agency, "Mithril," is undercover as one of the students. Mission: protect Kaname without her knowledge.

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 204 pages, B&W.

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

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Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Written by Shouji Gatou. Art by Retsu Tateo.

The popular and pretty Kaname Chidori is back, and just trying to be an ordinary high school student. But Sosuke Sagara, that hard-bodied special agent of Mithril, has gone undercover, posing as Kaname's classmate to protect her from the forces of evil. While being an ordinary student is fun for Kaname, so far it's been sheer torture for the commando-trained, gun-toting, all-around butt-kicking Sosuke. But wait! Is there romance in the air?! Is it finally dawning on Kaname that she's attracted to Sosuke? Experience the whirlwind of Kaname and Sosuke's tumultuous (and hilarious) high school life in Full Metal Panic Vol. 3!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 180 pages, B&W.

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

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Volume 6 - 1st printing.

Written by Shouji Gatou. Art by Retsu Tateo.

This year, the holidays are full of surprises, and the battles that will be fought won't be on any ordinary battlefield. When it comes to playing on Kaname's home turf, watch out! This demure high school student knows how to kick butt and take names.

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 172 pages, B&W.

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

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1st printing. Story and art by Hiromu Arakawa. Translated by Jan Mitsuko Cash and Lillan Diaz-Przybyl. Bonus Short Story by Ran Arai. This memorial hardcover collection celebrates the legacy of one of the most beloved manga series of all time. Contains a complete collection of all the short manga from the series' run, from game tie-ins to never-before-seen tales in rare Japanese guides, plus a bonus new prose story. Also includes extensive commemorative messages from novel, film, video game, and anime staff, including the full voice cast of the Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood anime. And of course, don't miss the thoughtful and goofy commentary on the reach and impact of Fullmetal Alchemist from artist Hiromu Arakawa! Hardcover, 58 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $25.00.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiromu Arakawa.

In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. Equipped with mechanical "auto-mail" limbs, Edward becomes a state alchemist, seeking the one thing that can restore his and his brother's bodies...the legendary Philosopher's Stone.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 280 pages, B&W.

Cover price $19.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiromu Arakawa.

In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. The brothers' search for the Philosopher's Stone leads them to a secret alchemical document which contains a gruesome truth.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 264 pages, B&W.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiromu Arakawa.

In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. Then, the sinister mechanisms the brothers unwittingly set in motion spell disaster for one of their friends.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 256 pages, B&W.

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1st Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Abducted Alchemist!"

By Makoto Inoue. Based on the concept by Hiromu Arakawa. Translated by Alexander O. Smith.

Alphonse and Edward get caught up in a string of terrorist bombings. Enlisting the help of Col. Roy Mustang, the two alchemists must hunt down the insurrectionists and stop their reign of terror.

The second of three novels based on the best-selling VIZ Media manga!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 228 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

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1st Edition - Volume 3 - 1st printing. "The Valley of White Petals!"

By Makoto Inoue. Based on the concept by Hiromu Arakawa. Translated by Alexander O. Smith.

Settled by alchemists, the town of Wisteria has the reputation of being an idyllic retreat. But what Alponse and Edward find there is far from heavenly.

Something doesn't seem right ... especially when young Alphonse meets a local girl who sparks his romantic interest. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 228 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

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1st Edition - Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Under the Faraway Sky!"

By Makoto Inoue. Based on the concept by Hiromu Arakawa. Translated by Alexander O. Smith.

Sidelined with a fever in a remote village, Edward is unexpectedly reunited with a childhood friend. Even though he's become a valuable member of his country's military organization, Edward can't help feeling a pang of jealousy.

While he and his brother's fate are inexorably bound to recent life-altering events, his friend is busy studying to become a doctor and making his dreams come true. Suddenly, Edward starts questioning the purpose of his life.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 228 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

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2nd Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Land of Sand!" Based on the concept by Hiromu Arakawa.

Written by Makoto Inoue. Art by Hiromu Arakawa. Translated by Alexander O. Smith and Rich Amtower.

An original story translated from the Japanese!

The Elric brothers travel to the ghost town of Xenotime-once a prosperous mining town, now slowly sinking beneath the drifting sands. To save their town, the inhabitants of Xenotime have hired two of the world's most powerful alchemists to create a Philosopher's Stone...and when the Fullmetal Alchemist and his brother meet them, sparks are going to fly. How can there be *two* sets of alchemists named Edward and Alphonse Elric?

Plus a bonus story, "The Horror in Warehouse 13!"

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

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Volume 16-18 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Fullmetal Alchemist GN (2005- Digest) Vol. 16-18. The Elric brothers head north to Fort Briggs in search of May Chang, whose Xing alchemy may contain the answers they seek. But as Ed and Al soon discover, the only thing less forgiving than Briggs's weather is the regiment of hardened soldiers assigned to defend it. Matters grow even more complicated when Ed and Al get thrown in lockdown and the sadistic Kimblee arrives from Central with Winry as his hostage. But even Kimblee's cruelty pales in comparison to the evil of the new homunculi watching from the shadows... Softcover, 576 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing.

Written by Makoto Inoue. Original Concept and Art by Hiromu Arakawa. Cover by Adam Grano. Translated by Alexander Smith and Rich Amtower.

Edward comes face-to-face with a childhood friend. Even though he's become a valuable member of his country's military organization, Edward can't help feeling a pang of jealousy during this unexpected reunion. While he and his brother are bound to their cruel fate, his friend is busy making his dreams come true.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 224 pages,, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $10.99.

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1st Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Priestess!"

Story and art by Yû Watase.

Miaka Yuki is an ordinary junior high-school student who is suddenly whisked away into the world of a book - The Universe of the Four Gods. There she becomes the priestess of the god Suzaku, and is charged with finding all seven of her Celestial-Warrior protectors.

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 $15.95.

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1st Edition - Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "Priestess!"

Story and art by Yû Watase.

Miaka Yuki is an ordinary junior high-school student who is suddenly whisked away into the world of a book - The Universe of the Four Gods. There she becomes the priestess of the god Suzaku, and is charged with finding all seven of her Celestial-Warrior protectors.

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 $15.95.

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1st Edition - Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. "Oracle!"

Story and art by Yû Watase.

When best friends Miaka and Yui open an ancient Chinese book, they find themselves transported to a parallel world. Trapped in the Universe of the Four Gods, Miaka is thrust in the role of priestess who must save an entire empire...and who falls in love with dashing martial artist Tamahome.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W.

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

Cover price $15.95.

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1st Edition - Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. "Disciple!"

Story and art by Yû Watase.

Prolific shôjo (girls') comic book artist Yu Watase's beloved fantasy, Fushigi Yûgi, is an exciting, funny, and heartfelt tale of a normal teenager who is transported into a fictional version of ancient China. She encounters base villains and dashing heroes, and still manages to worry about her grades and where her next meal is coming from. Miaka Yuki is an ordinary junior high school student who is suddenly transported into the world of a book, The Universe of the Four Gods. Surrounded by enemies with mystic power, she can only rely on her Celestial Warriors and a mysterious monk, a disciple of the oracle, to help her fulfill her quest! Miaka's best friend, Yui, also enters the book, but suffers a fate much crueler than Miaka's.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W.

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

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1st Edition - Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. "Bandit!"

Story and art by Yû Watase.

To avert a war, Tamahome willingly becomes the hostage of Yui and her sadistic general Nakago. Meanwhile, Miaka goes with Nuriko and Hotohori in search of the remaining Celestial Warriors, only to be captured by mountain bandits! Can they find the warrior Tasuki and survive a power struggle between two bandit leaders: one armed with the power of illusion, another with a wand that spits fire? Contains the stories from Animerica Extra Volume 3, #5-10.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W.

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

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1st Edition - Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Rival!"

Story and art by Yû Watase.

"Tainted Love"--Miaka's search for the last celestial warrior brings her and her escorts back to Tamahome's home village. After healing Tamahome's father of illness, an agent of Qu-Dong attacks Miaka, but a flute-playing warrior comes to her aid -- the seventh warrior of Suzaku, Chiriko! With all the celestial warriors accounted for, Miaka heads back to Hong-Nan to plan Tamahome's return. But Yui, jealous of Miaka, doesn't want to give up the warrior without a fight. When Miaka travels to the appointed meeting spot to take Tamahome back to Hong-Nan, all she finds is a group of soldiers waiting for her and Yui in command! Has Tamahome sold Miaka out?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W.

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

Cover price $15.95.

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1st Edition - Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Summoner!"

Story and art by Yû Watase.

Distraught over the apparent loss of Tamahome and the trouble she's caused Suzaku's warriors, Miaka attempts to drown herself only to have Hotohori come to her rescue. Meanwhile, Tamahome returns to Hong-Nan to complete his original mission - kill the priestess of Suzaku! Do any of the celestial warriors have the strength to stand up to this skilled martial artist? Then, the seven constellations are assembled and the ceremony to summon Suzaku has begun! Will Miaka's wish finally come true?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W.

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

Cover price $15.95.

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1st Edition - Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Castaways!"

Story and art by Yû Watase.

When best friends Miaka and Yui open an ancient Chinese book, they find themselves transported to a parallel world. Trapped in the Universe of the Four Gods, Miaka is thrust in the role of priestess who must save an entire empire...and who falls in love with dashing martial artist Tamahome. The ceremony to summon Suzaku has been ruined by Amiboshi-a Seiryu warrior posing as Chiriko! Just when all hope seems lost, Tai Yi Jun appears from a flame before Miaka and tells her of the Jewel of the Northern God that may be the key to completing the ceremony. But along with this new hope, Tai Yi Jun also tells Miaka that to summon Suzaku, she must be a virgin. Can Miaka bring herself to sever her relationship to Tamahome?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W.

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

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Shojo Edition - Volume 10 - 2nd or later printing. "Enemy!" Story and art by Yû Watase. Convinced that she can never summon the God Suzaku and get her wishes granted, Miaka runs away from Tamahome and her celestial Warriors...and straight into the arms of her enemy Amiboshi! But Amiboshi has amnesia, and in a short time, he falls in love with Miaka! Can Miaka choose this completely new life? In the meantime, the evil illusions of Tomo and the feminine wiles of Soi combine to seduce Tamahome and strand the Suzaku warriors in a vast desert! Can anything save the crumbling quest of Suzaku? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.95.

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Story and Art by Hiroshi Aro. If poor Futaba's life wasn't bad enough (having to be two different people of different genders going to the same school), then things are going to get much more interesting when his sister "Futana" becomes a student teacher there. Of course, Futana shares the same disposition to "change" so the girls of the school need to watch out, especially Misaki, the girl that Futaba likes. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Story and Art by Hiroshi Aro. Artist Hiroshi Aro's wacky gender-bending hit comedy just hit overdrive! While racing to save Misaki from his lecherous sister Futana's clutches, Futaba's secret reveals itself...right in front of Misaki! What will she say? How will she react? Most importantly, will she accept it? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Story and Art by Hiroshi Aro. It seems all is not well between Misaki and Futaba. After discovering Futaba-kun's gender-bending secret, Misaki's faith and trust in both male and female Futabas was shattered. Now many past oddities (such as Misaki's own gender mix-up) fall into place as she drowns her sorrows with Negiri, trying to reconcile her bruised heart and her continued feelings for Futaba. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.