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Volume 26 - 1st printing. Written by Carlo Zen. Art and Cover by Chika Tojo. Character design by Shinobu Shinotsuki. Translated by Richard Tobin. The battle between the Empire and the Russy Federation begins. Tanya, dispatched to the eastern front, ought to be disrupting the foe's front lines... But instead, she is sighted over Moskova, the enemy capital!? Meanwhile, the Commonwealth, which has been keeping a close on the war waging on the continent, gradually rolls into the war. It's "Volunteer Army" flanks the Empire-Among their ranks is Mary Sue, the child of Colonel Anson Sue! Will Tanya at last meet her magical match? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $13.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $12.95

Add to cart Near Mint $12.95

Volume 27 - 1st printing. Written by Carlo Zen. Art and Cover by Chika Tojo. Character design by Shinobu Shinotsuki. Translated by Richard Tobin. The Empire's most decorated aerial mage, "The Bard," has been shot down over the Northern Sea-no match for the awakened apostle of the lord, Mary Sue. The unexpected Imperial defeat buoys the enemy nations, and sends waves of confusion and fear through the exhausted Empire... But when the news reaches Tanya, deep behind enemy lines in the Russy Federation, it only strengthens her resolve. She vows in inflict such terrible losses on the Reds that the death of her fellow ace will pale in comparison! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $13.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Created by Kurumada Masami. Written by Kenji Saito. Art and cover by Shinshu Ueda. FROM THE SAME UNIVERSE AS THE HIT ANIME! SPINNING OUT OF THE LEGENDARY SAINT SEIYA FRANCHISE! Shoichiro was just another high school student. Now, hes one of the dreaded judges of the underworld, chosen to battle against the forces of Athena! When an unexpected ambush during a school trip sends Shoichiro and his classmates into the land of the dead, they are thrust into a fierce struggle beween the gods and their warriors. A thrilling new chapter in the Saint Seiya universe, Saint Seiya: Dark Wing brings the epic clash of gods, warriors, and hidden agendas to new heights. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Yuka Tachibana. Art by Fujiazuki. Character Design by Yasuyuki Syuri. Translated by Kumar Sivasubramanian. Adapted by Ysabet Reinhardt MacFarlane. Living the workaholic life in her mid-20s, Sei never expected shed be summoned to another world, let alone obtain the power of a living Saint. And she especially didnt expect to be totally ignored by the locals! While the kingdom desperately needs a hero, it turns out Sei was just the backup option. Left alone, she explores her newfound powers at the royal Research Institute, unraveling the mysteries of magic potions. As she helps the sick and the dying, her talents reveal themselves. Might Sei be the Saint this world needs after all?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 180 pages B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $12.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Yuka Tachibana. Art by Fujiazuki. Character Design by Yasuyuki Syuri. Translated by Kumar Sivasubramanian. Adapted by Ysabet Reinhardt MacFarlane. Sei was summoned to a world in desperate need of a hero: a Holy Saint who could purify all evil. Unfortunately, she didnt quite make the grade as a Saint, but her talent for making potions has saved a lot of lives, not least of all that of a dashing, handsome knight-captain. Much to Seis surprise, the supposedly frigid Winter Knight proves quite warm, and now the two have suddenly found themselves out on a date! With skills like hers, it wont be long before shes exploring all kinds of new magical frontiers! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 180 pages B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $12.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Yuka Tachibana. Art by Fujiazuki. Character Design by Yasuyuki Syuri. Translated by Kumar Sivasubramanian. Adapted by Ysabet Reinhardt MacFarlane. The land of Salutania needed a savior, but Sei didnt get chosen for the job. Stranded in an unfamiliar world, she wound up finding all kinds of ways to keep busy: potion-making, enchanting, and accidentally romancing a handsome knight! Deep down, though, Sei always knew she had the power of a Saint. When she reveals that power by regenerating a wounded mans missing arm, will her peaceful days be over for good?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 180 pages B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $12.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Yuka Tachibana. Art by Fujiazuki. Character Design by Yasuyuki Syuri. Translated by Kumar Sivasubramanian. Adapted by Ysabet Reinhardt MacFarlane. Sei thought she was summoned to another world completely by accident—a bystander, a leftover, and most certainly not the Holy Saint of legends. After a short struggle, shed finally found a happy place for herself as a potionmaker and enchanter. But thanks to her literally miraculous powers, no one can deny that Sei really is the mystical savior the worlds been waiting for. Now theres a whole new struggle, first to hone her powers underneath the boyishly handsome Grand Magus Drewes, and then to navigate the political consequences of her saintly power. What will become of the lovestruck prince who foolishly backed Seis rival Aira, or the poor girl herself, after failing to live up to everyones expectations?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 180 pages B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $12.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Yuka Tachibana. Art by Fujiazuki. Character Design by Yasuyuki Syuri. Translated by Kumar Sivasubramanian. Adapted by Ysabet Reinhardt MacFarlane. With her workaholic life on Earth further and further behind her, Sei is truly coming into her own as the living Saint of the kingdom of Salutania. Experimenting with her unique holy magic, she finds new ways to fortify both herbs and potions with strength never before seen. Its a strength she may soon need to rely on, because the day is drawing close when shell join the royal knights on their campaign to subjugate the wild monsters of the land. When the kingdom marches on a monster-haunted forest, itll take all the powers of a Saint to make sure everyone comes home safe!! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 180 pages B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $12.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by Yuka Tachibana. Art by Fujiazuki. Character Design by Yasuyuki Syuri. Translated by Kumar Sivasubramanian. Adapted by Ysabet Reinhardt MacFarlane. Once a humble office worker, Sei is now the Holy Saint of the Kingdom of Salutania, key to driving back the evil miasma that threatens its lands. What she enjoys most, however, are her peaceful days in the capital city working as a potion maker. After helping to purify the forest near the capital, Sei hoped those days might return…but her reprieve is short-lived. A sudden acute shortage of potion ingredients sees her joining the knights of the realm on a journey to the Klausner Domain, rumored to be the home of secret potions found nowhere else! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 164 pages B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. Written by Yuka Tachibana. Art by Fujiazuki. Character Design by Yasuyuki Syuri. Translated by Kumar Sivasubramanian. Adapted by Ysabet Reinhardt MacFarlane. Summoned to another world at the end of a brutally long workday, Sei was shocked to find herself thrust into the role of savior. Yet theres no denying the holy power of her magic, or that it has helped protect the realm from darkness. Now shes been sent off to the Klausner Domain, a region known for its peerless accomplishments in alchemy and potion-making. There, a certain book falls into Seis hands, one which contains the formulas for secret potions known nowhere else. Yet its not whats written in the book that shocks her most, but the identity of its creator…! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 148 pages B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Written by Yuka Tachibana. Art by Fujiazuki. Character Design by Yasuyuki Syuri. Translated by Kumar Sivasubramanian. Adapted by Ysabet Reinhardt MacFarlane. Summoned to another world at the end of a brutally long workday, Sei was shocked to find herself thrust into the role of savior. Yet theres no denying the holy power of her magic, or that it has helped protect the realm from darkness. Now shes been sent off to the Klausner Domain, a region known for its peerless accomplishments in alchemy and potion-making. There, a certain book falls into Seis hands, one which contains the formulas for secret potions known nowhere else. Yet its not whats written in the book that shocks her most, but the identity of its creator…! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 164 pages B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Written by Yuka Tachibana. Art by Fujiazuki. Character Design by Yasuyuki Syuri. Translated by Kumar Sivasubramanian. Adapted by Ysabet Reinhardt MacFarlane. Living the workaholic life in her mid-20s, Sei never expected she'd be summoned to another world, let alone obtain the power of a living Saint. And she especially didn't expect to be totally ignored by the locals! While the kingdom desperately needs a hero, it turns out Sei was just the backup option. Left alone, she explores her newfound powers at the royal Research Institute, unraveling the mysteries of magic potions. As she helps the sick and the dying, her talents reveal themselves. Might Sei be the Saint this world needs after all? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 156 pages B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Written by Yuka Tachibana. Art by Fujiazuki. Character Design by Yasuyuki Syuri. Translated by Kumar Sivasubramanian. Adapted by Ysabet Reinhardt MacFarlane. Living the workaholic life in her mid-20s, Sei never expected she'd be summoned to another world, let alone obtain the power of a living Saint. And she especially didn't expect to be totally ignored by the locals! While the kingdom desperately needs a hero, it turns out Sei was just the backup option. Left alone, she explores her newfound powers at the royal Research Institute, unraveling the mysteries of magic potions. As she helps the sick and the dying, her talents reveal themselves. Might Sei be the Saint this world needs after all? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 156 pages B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $13.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yuto Suzuki. Translated by Camellia Nieh.

Taro Sakamoto was once a legendary hit man considered the greatest of all time. Bad guys feared him! Assassins revered him! But then one day he quit, got married, and had a baby. He's now living the quiet life as the owner of a neighborhood store, but how long can Sakamoto enjoy his days of retirement before his past catches up to him?!

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Yuto Suzuki. Translated by Camellia Nieh.

Taro Sakamoto was once a legendary hit man considered the greatest of all time. Bad guys feared him! Assassins revered him! But then one day he quit, got married, and had a baby. He's now living the quiet life as the owner of a neighborhood store, but how long can Sakamoto enjoy his days of retirement before his past catches up to him?!

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yuto Suzuki. Translated by Camellia Nieh.

Shin faces off with a strange assassin whos targeting Mr. Sakamoto, but how will he manage against a foe whose thoughts are unreadable? Then, the Sakamoto gang does their best to enjoy a peaceful family outing at the amusement park, only to be rudely interrupted by a pair of menacing assassins. Can Mr. Sakamoto and his buddies take care of them without his family noticing?

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Yuto Suzuki. Translated by Camellia Nieh.

Shin faces off with a strange assassin whos targeting Mr. Sakamoto, but how will he manage against a foe whose thoughts are unreadable? Then, the Sakamoto gang does their best to enjoy a peaceful family outing at the amusement park, only to be rudely interrupted by a pair of menacing assassins. Can Mr. Sakamoto and his buddies take care of them without his family noticing?

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yuto Suzuki. Translated by Camellia Nieh.

Team Sakamoto enters an airsoft tournament organized by the shopping arcade in the hopes of winning the million-yen prize. However, things dont go as planned and they find themselves teaming up with a not-so-sharp sniper called Heisuke. Meanwhile, some shady characters connected to the secret organization that raised Shin are on their way to Sakamotos...

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Yuto Suzuki. Translated by Camellia Nieh.

Team Sakamoto enters an airsoft tournament organized by the shopping arcade in the hopes of winning the million-yen prize. However, things dont go as planned and they find themselves teaming up with a not-so-sharp sniper called Heisuke. Meanwhile, some shady characters connected to the secret organization that raised Shin are on their way to Sakamotos...

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yuto Suzuki. Translated by Camellia Nieh.

The race to rescue Lu takes Sakamoto and Shin deep into an underground lab. However, they're not the only ones there on a mission-the legendary members of the ORDER are there as well to investigate the mysterious X!

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Yuto Suzuki. Translated by Camellia Nieh.

The race to rescue Lu takes Sakamoto and Shin deep into an underground lab. However, they're not the only ones there on a mission-the legendary members of the ORDER are there as well to investigate the mysterious X!

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuto Suzuki. Translated by Camellia Nieh. The situation's tense during the casino battle between Sakamoto's staff and the Chinese Triad. Can they protect Lu and get info on the bounty?! Moreover, the very worst assassins from overseas are coming for Sakamoto! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Yuto Suzuki. Translated by Camellia Nieh. The situation's tense during the casino battle between Sakamoto's staff and the Chinese Triad. Can they protect Lu and get info on the bounty?! Moreover, the very worst assassins from overseas are coming for Sakamoto! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuto Suzuki. Translated by Camellia Nieh. Dangerous serial killers, the Order, and Sakamoto's crew clash! As the battles rage on, Sakamoto undergoes an unexpected transformation. Meanwhile, the evil mastermind X reveals his true intent, which sends shock waves through the assassin world! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuto Suzuki. Translated by Camellia Nieh. Sakamoto and X finally face off! Although Sakamoto has vowed not to kill, X shakes him up by threatening his family. How will Sakamoto fare when confronted with an enemy who has a bloodthirsty grudge against the JAA?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuto Suzuki. Translated by Camellia Nieh. In the third stage of the JCC transfer test, the participants are divided into multiple teams for a deadly game of "tail tag." Three applicants, who have skipped the opening stages of the exam because of special endorsements from seasoned assassins, cause a stir with their disturbing styles. Meanwhile, Shin is determined to show Mr. Sakamoto-who just so happens to be an opponent in this round-that he's made progress! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuto Suzuki. Translated by Camellia Nieh. Sakamoto comes running to Shin's aid and clashes violently with Shinaya, who's being controlled by Gaku! Our heroes are striving to get information on X, who continues to operate in the shadows, but nothing has gone as planned during the JCC transfer test. How will it all end?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuto Suzuki. Translated by Camellia Nieh. As Sakamoto and his friends hunt for the database at the JCC, Shin winds up in a serious duel with a teacher who might have information on what they want. Meanwhile, Sakamoto deals with Amane, a boy with a connection to X. Thanks to X's schemes, the JCC faces an unprecedented crisis! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 10 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Yuto Suzuki. Translated by Camellia Nieh. As Sakamoto and his friends hunt for the database at the JCC, Shin winds up in a serious duel with a teacher who might have information on what they want. Meanwhile, Sakamoto deals with Amane, a boy with a connection to X. Thanks to X's schemes, the JCC faces an unprecedented crisis! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuto Suzuki. Translated by Camellia Nieh. When X's forces attack the JCC, all hell breaks loose! While Satoda Sensei faces off with Kanaguri to protect the students, Sakamoto and Shin rush to secure Amane's grandfather. But the whole situation gets even more hairy when Club Jam hypnotizes the entire school! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $11.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $11.99

Volume 11 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Yuto Suzuki. Translated by Camellia Nieh. When X's forces attack the JCC, all hell breaks loose! While Satoda Sensei faces off with Kanaguri to protect the students, Sakamoto and Shin rush to secure Amane's grandfather. But the whole situation gets even more hairy when Club Jam hypnotizes the entire school! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $11.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $11.99

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuto Suzuki. Translated by Camellia Nieh. It's an assassin showdown! Shishiba and Osaragi take on Yotsumura and his geisha on the streets of Kyoto. What happened between Shishiba and Yotsumura in the past to sour their mentor-disciple relationship? Meanwhile, chaos engulfs the JCC as the battle between Sakamoto and Kanaguri comes to a head! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $11.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $11.99

Add to cart Near Mint $11.99

Volume 13 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuto Suzuki. Translated by Camellia Nieh. In order to avoid expulsion from the JCC, a young Sakamoto, Nagumo, and Akao are assigned a special mission-along with another outcast, Uzuki. The assassins close in on their target at a special department store for hit men, but unbeknownst to them, their actions there will alter the course of their futures forever... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $11.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Volume 14 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuto Suzuki. Translated by Camellia Nieh. A young Sakamoto and gang's mission to assassinate Kindaka goes sideways, and they find themselves somehow working with their intended target to protect some VIPs from an assassination plot. They later learn that Kindaka is part of a special assassination group known as the Order! Can they survive the onslaught of hit men that lies in wait?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $11.99.

Volume 15 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuto Suzuki. Translated by Camellia Nieh. It's the legendary fighter Hyo and sniper Heisuke versus the magnetic Kumanomi! Who will emerge victorious in the fierce battle between three assassins with different styles of killing? Meanwhile, at the abandoned warehouse where Slur is hiding out, Akao confronts the man who murdered her aunt! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $11.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Volume 16 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuto Suzuki. Translated by Camellia Nieh. Sakamoto and friends are busy trying to get tickets to the Assassin Exhibition of the Century to stop Slur's terrorist plot of assassinating the JAA's chairman. To gain entry, Sakamoto puts his hopes in a black-market auction, but a ticket-buying battle breaks out with a mysterious person who's trying to obstruct him! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $11.99.

Volume 17 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuto Suzuki. Translated by Camellia Nieh. Mafuyu attempts to complete his mission despite knowing he's a pawn for X. Meanwhile, Sakamoto and friends are running around the museum's exhibition hall, which has become a battlefield between the Order and X's gang. Who'll come out on top in this hit man battle royale? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $11.99.

Volume 18 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuto Suzuki. Translated by Camellia Nieh. Kill some time with former hit man Taro Sakamoto! Taro Sakamoto was once a legendary hit man considered the greatest of all time. Bad guys feared him! Assassins revered him! But then one day he quit, got married, and had a baby. He's now living the quiet life as the owner of a neighborhood store, but how long can Sakamoto enjoy his days of retirement before his past catches up to him?! The fight between Gaku and Nagumo ends with Nagumo delivering a knockout blow. Down in the museum's basement, X confronts the JAA's chairman while X's gang takes on Shishiba and Shin on the upper floor! As these battles reach their climaxes, Sakamoto rushes to X-but can he make it there in time? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $11.99.

Volume 19 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuto Suzuki. Translated by Camellia Nieh. When Slur takes what should be a lethal wound, he transforms...suddenly manifesting Akao's personality! Sakamoto and Nagumo are baffled to encounter what seems to be their long-lost friend, and the trio attempts to flee from the JAA. But when they come face-to-face with their most dreaded opponent, the Assassin Exhibition of the Century arc reaches its climax! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $11.99.

Volume 20 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuto Suzuki. Translated by Camellia Nieh. Kill some time with former hit man Taro Sakamoto! Taro Sakamoto was once a legendary hit man considered the greatest of all time. Bad guys feared him! Assassins revered him! But then one day he quit, got married, and had a baby. Hes now living the quiet life as the owner of a neighborhood store, but how long can Sakamoto enjoy his days of retirement before his past catches up to him?! Sakamoto is concerned about the safety of his family and friends. How will he protect them and his life as a civilian? Meanwhile, Takamuras personality goes out of control, turning X into a killing machine. In the midst of the chaos, Rions personality appears and begins to talk about her last days with Uzuki! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $11.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Based on the GN by Masaru Gotsubo. This graphic novel uses still0cells fromt he animated movie. In a world full of evil, a hardworking waitress, an arrogant mercenary and a mysterious samurai meet. Through a series of misunderstandings, Fuu, Mugen and Jin find themselves running from officials and wanted by the law. Together they form an uneasy alliance to search for the enigmatic Sunflower Samurai. Along the way they come across misleading characters, ninjas, assassins and a prince in disguise. Their journey proves to be nothing less than a roller coaster ride of battles, danger, desperation and companionship. Softcover, 5-in x 7 1/2-in, 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Paru Itagaki. Translated by Motoko Tamamuro and Jonathan Clements. SANTA CLAUS GETS REIMAGINED IN A FUTURISTIC WORLD! Join Sanda and Shiori on an unforgettable journey to restore the magic of Christmas, uncovering secrets, friendship, and adventure! In a near-future Japan, Christmas has faded into myth, and the birth rate has dropped so dramatically that children are now the most precious commodity. Society has artificially extended adolescence to preserve their youth, and traditional holidays, like Christmas, are a mere legend of the past. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Paru Itagaki. Translated by Motoko Tamamuro and Jonathan Clements. NOW AN ANIME ADAPTATION! Sanda and Shiori uncover more secrets, face new challenges, and move closer to restoring the magic of Christmas in a future Japan! The journey to uncover the truth about Fuyumura Shioris missing friend, Ono Ichie, intensifies as Sanda and Shiori face growing obstacles from both external forces and within their own friendship. As they continue their search for Ichie, they begin to unravel a conspiracy that threatens the very fabric of their world! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Story, Art, and cover by Kanna Kii. A love story between an openly gay novelist and a young man coping with grief that was recently turned into an anime film! Shun has been living in Okinawa with his grandmother ever since a disastrous coming out to his parents. One day he meets Mio, a high school student who recently lost his parents and who now spends his days sitting by the sea. The two of them are just starting to bond when Mio reveals that he's heading for the mainland. Three years later, an adult Mio returns to Okinawa... and he's come to find Shun and reveal what's in his heart. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $13.99.

Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Story, Art, and cover by Kanna Kii. Shun has had no contact with his family since the day he revealed that hes gay. Now hes headed home to Hokkaido to visit his ailing father, and hes taking his new boyfriend, Mio. The trip will be unpleasant enough for Shun, but what will it bring up for Mio, who knows all too well the pain of losing a parent? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $13.99.

Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Story, Art, and cover by Kanna Kii. After returning to Shuns hometown—and moving into his familys old shop—Shun and Mio have begun their new, if slightly offbeat, life. But just as theyre settling in, Shuns younger brother, Fumi, catches these two lovers in the act! With Sakurakos help, Shun tells Fumi the unvarnished truth. Will his family finally be able to accept him for who he is? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $13.99.

Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Story, Art, and cover by Kanna Kii. When Shun and Mio attend Visitors Day at Fumis elementary school, Shun runs into his former classmate and crush, Wada. Though Shun is shaken, Mio grows strangely close to this carefree character from his lovers past. And if that werent stressful enough, the novel Shuns been agonizing over is about to be published! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $13.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Emu. Desperate to lose his virginity, Sou makes a bargain by summoning a devil named Kogure from the underworld to help with the deed. However, when Sou discovers that Kogure is a boy rather than a girl, he flees the underworld. Thinking that the ordeal is over, Sou returns home only to find that Kogure is there - and determined to stay - until the bargain that they made is satisfied! Unwilling to give up his virginity, Sou tries to figure out a way to nullify the agreement, but finds himself blocked by Kogure. Kogure insinuates himself into Sou's life and is willing to do whatever it takes to win Sou over. How will Sou handle have a devil in his life? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Mayu Shinjo. As a budding poet and lyricist, Aine is on her way to an audition one fateful afternoon. Absent-mindedly stepping onto the street, she barely avoids getting struck by an oncoming vehicle. Not only is the cute teenager lucky to be alive, but her brush with death turns out to be a date with destiny. The driver of the car just happens to be Sakuya, the charismatic and fabulously handsome lead singer for a band called Lucifer. In short order, Sakuya and his crew compose a song using Aine's lyrics. The tune proves popular with the band's fans and Sakuya decides he wants a relationship - both professional and personal - with Aine! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Mayu Shinjo. Working side-by-side on the set of Lucifer's brand new music video, singer Sakuya and lyricist Aine discover they can no longer deny their sexual attraction to one another. But before sparks turn to flames between the two songbirds, the president of Lucifer's record company decides he wants a piece of pretty Aine for himself. If she doesn't succumb to his desires, he's vowed to sabotage Lucifer's hit-making future! Aine is forced to make a difficult decision. Does she rebuff her new suitor or does she sacrifice herself for the love of Sakuya? Things get even more twisted when she discovers the president of Metro Records is, in fact, the half-brother of the man she loves! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.