Manga comic books

Volume 1, Issue 3 - Comics: Sara Sara, Artifacts Breaker, Tinami and Chinami, Adventures of Tokyo Kid, cosplay section, and more. 8.5-in. x 10.5-in.; black and white; 64 pages on white paper. Cover price $3.95.

Volume 1, Issue 4 - January, 1999. 8" x 10.5", 64 pages, B&W Cover price $3.95.

Volume 1, Issue 5 - Comics: Fubuki the Female Ninja, Nagi, Artifact Breaker, Adventures of Tokyo Kid; visit Japanese anime stores; and more. 8.5-in. x 10.5-in.; black and white; 72 pages on white paper. Cover price $3.95.

Volume 1, Issue 6 - Comics: Adventures of Tokyo Kid, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Artifacts Breaker, Nagi, Fubuki the Female Ninja; Manga schools in Tokyo, cosplay, and more. 8.5-in. x 10.5-in.; black and white; 72 pages on white paper. Cover price $3.95.

Volume 2, Issue 1 - Comics: Bad News Eagle, Artifacts Breaker, Nagi, Fubuki the Female Ninja, and Adventures of Tokyo Kid; Tokyo store interviews; cosplay; and more. 8.5-in. x 10.5-in.; black and white; 72 pages on white paper. Cover price $3.95.

Volume 2, Issue 2 - Comics: Venus (Biography Monologue), Nagi, Adventures of Tokyo Kid, Fubuki the Female Ninja, and Artifacts Breaker; cosplay; and more. 8.5-in. x 10.5-in.; black and white; 72 pages on white paper. Cover price $3.95.

Volume 2, Issue 3 - November/December, 1999. 8" x 10.5", 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

1st printing. Our hero, Chicken Little, is on a quest to redeem himself. His mission is to live down the unfortunate "acorn" incident, the one when he shouted "The sky is falling!" All Chicken Little wants now is to wipe the humiliating incident from the town's memory forever. But just when things are starting to go his way, a real piece of the sky actually does fall on Chicken Little's head. This time the sky really is falling! But given his history of hysteria, Who's gonna believe him? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Miya Kinojo. Art and cover by Akine Itomachi. Character Design by Katagiri. Translated by John Neal. Adapted by Topher Pirki. Banaza, a young merchant, is summoned to an unfamiliar world to become a legendary hero! But his unimpressive stats disqualify him, and Banaza isnt sent home, but exiled to the edge of a monster-filled forest. Fortune takes a turn when his first battle bumps him to Level 2–and his previously NPC-grade stats leap to infinity! Banaza is determined to live a normal life despite his god-level power, but his world is turned upside down yet again when he meets Fenrys–a fair maiden who happens to be a fiendish demon. Kick back and chill with Banazas tale of cheating his way to an easygoing existence in a thrilling fantasy world! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 172 pages, B&W. Older Teen (15+) Cover price $12.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Miya Kinojo. Art and cover by Akine Itomachi. Character Design by Katagiri. Translated by John Neal. Adapted by Topher Pirki. Chillin' Ain't Easy! Banaza was accidentally summoned into a strange new world. Now he wants nothing more than a simple, quiet life with his new wife–a fierce demon girl named Fenrys. Unfortunately, word of his incredible cheat-level powers gets around, and soon both the king of the nearby Klyrode and the leader of the looming Demon Army will stop at nothing to claim him as their own! Annoyed by their constant interruptions and invitations, Banaza tries to flee, but his world-breaking abilities and connection to demonkind means he will have to choose sides! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 172 pages, B&W. Older Teen (15+) Cover price $12.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Miya Kinojo. Art and cover by Akine Itomachi. Character Design by Katagiri. Translated by John Neal. Adapted by Topher Pirki. Love and Rage! Snatched from his home and stranded in another world, Banaza originally took the demonic Fenrys as his wife as a practical measure—but now, hes started to realize that his destiny lies in cherishing and protecting her for real. Banazas wake-up call comes when Hiya, the diabolical djinn, sends his bride to deaths door. Unable to control his wrath, Banaza turns to his extraordinary cheat powers—and even Hiya, with powers beyond all human reckoning—is humbled by the havoc Banaza wreaks! But Banaza is so consumed with rage that he doesnt notice that his powers have brought about a miracle! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 172 pages, B&W. Older Teen (15+) Cover price $12.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Miya Kinojo. Art and cover by Akine Itomachi. Character Design by Katagiri. Translated by John Neal. Adapted by Topher Pirki. THE MOST POWERFUL PAWN! Banaza—now Flio for good—and Rys have managed to become a true happy couple despite being different species. Unfortunately, Flios incredible cheat powers mean that he remains the most powerful piece on the board of this strange new world. Princess Elizabeth of Klyrode pays a visit to Flio to apologize for the cruelty with which her fathers kingdom treated him, and to entice him into her web. Meanwhile, Gholl, the Big, Bad Dark One himself, faces a growing faction of demon kind that doesnt take too kindly to his ongoing association with Flio and other humans. Flio, with his unreal cheat powers, can change the course of the war and the fate of the world! Will he use his strength to destroy his enemies, or his essential kindness to bring peace to the world?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 172 pages, B&W. Older Teen (15+) Cover price $12.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Miya Kinojo. Art and cover by Akine Itomachi. Character Design by Katagiri. Translated by John Neal. Adapted by Topher Pirki. THE ODD THROUPLE! As hostilities escalate between humans and demons, Flio resolves to stay neutral. But Gholl, the Dark One himself, deposed by his brother Yuigarde in a coup, has other plans! He shows up on Flios doorstep with his right hand Uliminas in tow. With so much world-shaking power gathered under one roof, theres only one thing to do: Road trip! The Kunosaki Hot Spring Resort may be just what Flios motley crew of knights and demons needs. Is a little R&R enough to bring humanity and demonkind together? Or will Yuigarde and his minions pour cold water on Flios vacation plans?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 172 pages, B&W. Older Teen (15+) Cover price $12.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by Miya Kinojo. Art and cover by Akine Itomachi. Character Design by Katagiri. Translated by John Neal. Adapted by Topher Pirki. CHILLIN IS THE HEAD THAT WEARS THE CROWN! While living and working with the erstwhile Dark One Gholl, Flio finds hope that one day the deep rift between humanity and demonkind may be mended. But along with hope comes uncertainty as he grapples with the true extent of his magical power—and how to put it to use for the good of the world. But the disgraced former king of Klyrode has plans of his own. When the king-turned-kingpins foxy new friends throw the economy into an uproar, Flio finds himself caught up in the calamity of commerce. Will he ever achieve the quiet, easygoing life he yearns for? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 172 pages, B&W. Older Teen (15+) Cover price $12.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Written by Miya Kinojo. Art and cover by Akine Itomachi. Character Design by Katagiri. Translated by John Neal. Adapted by Topher Pirki. HE'S GOT TIME TO CHILL! With his friend Ghozal in danger, Flio calls upon the forbidden time-manipulation magic he once used to save Rys. Even as a voice of warning calls out to him from the Celestial Plane, Flio makes the perhaps fatal decision to protect the peace hes built for his friends. But its not all gloom and doom for Flio and Rys! At last, their mercantile dreams come true as the store opens for business—offering service with a smile to all, even as the conflict between humanity and demonkind grows ever more bitter. Could Flios new store be the starting grounds for reconciliation? Will his extraordinary powers finally bring him the ordinary life he craves! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 172 pages, B&W. Older Teen (15+) Cover price $12.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Written by Miya Kinojo. Art and cover by Akine Itomachi. Character Design by Katagiri. Translated by John Neal. Adapted by Topher Pirki. PEACE AND WAR! With a display of his prodigious power, Flio brings the conflict between humans and demons to an uneasy halt. At last, he can explore the possibility of peaceful coexistence between the two forces. Then Flio discovers that his time manipulation magic had a terrible cost: it cut off Wyne, the wyvern girl in his care, from her kin–forever! Rys and the rest of Flios companions watch on as his regret drives him to desperation…Can Flios friends help him bear the terrible burden of his incomprehensible abilities? If they cant, their whole world may be in danger! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 172 pages, B&W. Older Teen (15+) Cover price $12.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Written by Miya Kinojo. Art and cover by Akine Itomachi. Character Design by Katagiri. Translated by John Neal. Adapted by Topher Pirki. DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC!? Caught between warring humans and demons, Flio comes up with a new plan to spark communication between the factions—selling them both the secret to his magic! (With some strings attached.) Meanwhile, all is not well back at the homestead! Balirossa and company struggle with culture shock as they reckon with the newcomer Wyne the Wyvern and her decidedly inhuman takes on life and death. Flios constant search for understanding leads to the snow-covered mountain homeland of the wyverns themselves, where he will walk a mile in their giant, scaly feet. Will hope prevail, or will the border wall of biases stand firm?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 172 pages, B&W. Older Teen (15+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 10 - 1st printing. Written by Miya Kinojo. Art and cover by Akine Itomachi. Character Design by Katagiri. Translated by John Neal. Adapted by Topher Pirki. ROAD TRIP! Wyne the Wyvern has Flios manor in an uproar! Flio needs his friends to see eye-to-eye with their scaly new housemate, so they all set off for the snow-capped home of Wynes people. There, they meet the last surviving ancient wyvern and learn more than they care to know about the oppressive history of humankind. Meanwhile, Valentine—a fresh arrival from the Realm of Evil itself—sends a trio of djinns Flios way. Their mission? Claim his power for their own so that Valentine can take over! So much for world peace…or can Flio preserve his power and bring harmony to all existence?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 172 pages, B&W. Older Teen (15+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Written by Yashu. Art and cover by nini. Character Design by Mo. Translated by Beni Axia Conrad. Teenager Shiinya Kazuya died while saving young girls from an attacker, only to find himself reincarnated into a world of swords and magic. It was a dream come true! Though he remembers his life and knowledge of Earth, he is now Cain von Silford, the third son of an aristocrat. Being granted the protection of the gods on his fifth birthday turned out to be too much of a good thing for Cain. His stats and boosts are so powerful, he must hide his real abilities to climb the ranks of society as he descends into the darkest dungeons. The ultimate isekai adventure begins as a teen-turned-child is trapped in a beautiful kingdom he didnt create, but might one day rule! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 186 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Written by Yashu. Art and cover by nini. Character Design by Mo. Translated by Beni Axia Conrad. HE GOT GAME! Cain von Silford—reincarnated aristocrat with immense power and divine protection from mischievous gods—is now ten years old. Hes off to the royal capital to make his debut when scores of orcs swarm a carriage holding two young noble girls. He saves them both, and finds himself doubly engaged to be married! And then the god of commerce makes a seemingly impossible demand—one for which his magic is useless, and only his knowledge of Earth can help him achieve! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 186 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Written by Yashu. Art and cover by nini. Character Design by Mo. Translated by Beni Axia Conrad. GET SET TO IMPRESS! Cain von Silford was reincarnated as the son of an aristocrat and given immense power and divine protection by mischievous gods. In return for his brave deeds, he has been granted his own mansion by the king at the young age of ten. But his status in this world is not assured – first, he must hold a lavish housewarming party where he will be judged by his fellow aristocrats. And while his power is already so great that he must try to conceal it, what will happen when the king gives him access to the palaces library of magic books?! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 170 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Written by Yashu. Art and cover by nini. Character Design by Mo. Translated by Beni Axia Conrad. EXAM AND ADVENTURE TIME! Cain von Silford was reincarnated as the son of an aristocrat and blessed by mischievous gods with divine protection and immense power. All he wants is to lead a normal life, but hes pressed to reveal his past to a select few—including the King—who promise to keep his secret. Now Cain can join the Adventurers Guild and take the exam for the Royal Academy. Time to strike out and learn more about his new world! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 170 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st Printing. Written by Yashu. Art and cover by nini. Character Design by Mo. Translated by Beni Axia Conrad. GET READY TO SAVE THE WORLD! Cain von Silford was reincarnated as the son of an aristocrat and given immense power and divine protection by mischievous gods. A few individuals including the King know of his past, but keep the secret so he can lead a relatively normal life. Then, on his way home from the entrance ceremony for the Royal Academy, a mysterious man suddenly transports him to an unknown location. The stranger tells Cain that a disaster is about to descend, and that he is the only one who can save this world! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 170 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 6 - 1st Printing. Written by Yashu. Art and cover by nini. Character Design by Mo. Translated by Beni Axia Conrad. A NEW THREAT APPEARS! Cain von Silford was reincarnated as the son of an aristocrat and given immense power and divine protection by mischievous gods. From the founding king of the kingdom, Cain learned of the evil god Aaron, and undertook training to cultivate the skills to defeat him. After returning to his everyday life, one day he wishes for more power and uses summoning magic. A presence appears that calls itself The Prince of Darkness. What crisis does Cain face now?! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 170 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 7 - 1st Printing. Written by Yashu. Art and cover by nini. Character Design by Mo. Translated by Beni Axia Conrad. VISCOUNT CAIN TO THE RESCUE?! Cain saved the territory of Gracia from certain disaster at the hands of the evil god Aron. In recognition of this achievement, the king made him a viscount and entrusted him with the governing of the territory of Drientl. Amidst rumors of trouble in the territory, Cain goes to review the situation, and finds that its worse than he imagined. What problems will this audacious boy cause–and solve–now?! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 170 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 8 - 1st Printing. Written by Yashu. Art and cover by nini. Character Design by Mo. Translated by Beni Axia Conrad. CAIN MEETS THE FOX SISTERS! Having dealt with the crimes committed in Drientl by the bailiff and his cohort, Cain begins to work on improvements to the town, and signs of change can now be seen. Then, Cain visits a slave merchant to talk about transferring custody of some criminals–but finds that some of the captives are innocents. Can Cain help them? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 170 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Story art and cover by Wakana Yanai. Translated by Alexa Frank. Adapted by M. Lyn Hall. Haruka is a plain jane who left the countryside to start her college life in Tokyo. Shes secretly in love with Kurotaki, a coworker at her part-time job, but she lacks the self-confidence to confess her feelings to him. Then she meets Hikaru, a glamorous but sharp-tongued fashionista who begrudgingly agrees to play fairy godmother for Haruka. However, theres more to Hikaru than meets the eye! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Story art and cover by Wakana Yanai. Translated by Alexa Frank. Adapted by M. Lyn Hall. ENTANGLED IN YOUR OWN SPELL! Haruka has been taking advice from the cross-dressing fashionista Hikaru, who has promised to stay by her side as a friend. Thanks to Hikarus advice, shes managed to get closer to her unrequited crush Hirotaki. But Hikaru appears to be developing feelings for the earnest and hard-working Haruka! Does Haruka think of Hikaru as anything but a friend?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Story art and cover by Wakana Yanai. Translated by Alexa Frank. Adapted by M. Lyn Hall. Advice from the cross-dressing fashionista Hikaru helped Haruka gain the confidence she needed, and shes ready to confess her feelings to Kurotaki! But Hikaru has developed romantic feelings for Haruka. Hikaru tries to stay a girlfriend and support Haruka, but Hikarus emotions are threatening to collide with this goal. Find out what happens in Volume 3 of this modern fairy tale! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Story art and cover by Wakana Yanai. Translated by Alexa Frank. Adapted by M. Lyn Hall. Advice from the cross-dressing fashionista Hikaru helped Haruka gain the confidence she needed, and shes ready to confess her feelings to Kurotaki! But Hikaru has developed romantic feelings for Haruka. Hikaru tries to stay a girlfriend and support Haruka, but Hikarus emotions are threatening to collide with this goal. Find out what happens in Volume 3 of this modern fairy tale! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st Printing. Story art and cover by Wakana Yanai. Translated by Alexa Frank. Adapted by M. Lyn Hall. Thanks to her fairy godmother Hikarus magic, Haruka gains the confidence to go out with Kurotaki—only to have that romance end in heartbreak. Hikaru helps her move on, but then Shiu, Hikarus friend from beauty school, appears on the scene. Somehow seeing how close they are leaves Haruka in a haze of uncertain emotions. Is it jealousy over her best friend being taken from her, or…? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $13.99.

Volume 6 - 1st Printing. Story art and cover by Wakana Yanai. Translated by Alexa Frank. Adapted by M. Lyn Hall. Harukas confidence is boosted by Hikarus magic, and after overcoming her heartbreak over Kurotaki, she and Hikaru are finally an item! But right after sharing their first kiss, Harukas mom suddenly appears! What will she think of her daughters cross-dressing sweetheart? Meanwhile, Hikaru begins to consider his dreams as life brings them both to a new stage! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 7 - 1st Printing. Story art and cover by Wakana Yanai. Translated by Alexa Frank. Adapted by M. Lyn Hall. Wish Upon a Star! Haruka has started going out with Hikaru, a cross-dressing fashionista. On the morning after their first Christmas as a couple, Hikaru makes a delightful and daring proposal. Meanwhile, Haruka sees Hikaru pursue his dream as a hair and makeup assistant, and decides to put her all into helping Mio with her videos. And then, her ex, Kurotaki re-enters the picture! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 8 - 1st Printing. Story art and cover by Wakana Yanai. Translated by Alexa Frank. Adapted by M. Lyn Hall. MAGIC THAT LASTS PAST MIDNIGHT!! Haruka wanted to become a worthy match for her beloved Hikaru, who is beginning a promising career as assistant to a charismatic hair and makeup artist. Despite their busy schedules leading to misunderstandings, their fondness for each other only grows deeper, and they make plans to move in together. Things get glamorous when Shiu invites them to an elegant ball, where they encounter…Hikarus parents?! Find out if love really does conquer all in the heartfelt conclusion to Cinderella Closet! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $13.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by Syougo Kinugasa. Art by Yuyu Ichino and Tomoseshunsaku. Race to the Finish! Students of the prestigious Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School are given remarkable freedom—if they can win, barter, or save enough points to work their way up the ranks! In the final days of the first special exam, Class D is in dire straits. The thief is still at large, and theyve moved on to stealing bigger items, including something that could jeopardize Class Ds points. Horikita decides to take matters into her own hands, despite her fever getting worse by the second. But what will happen to Class D if their leader falls? Or is it all part of an even bigger scheme? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 156 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Written by Syougo Kinugasa. Art and Cover by Sakagaki. Horikita Suzune wants nothing to do with her annoying classmates. All she wants is her distant older brother, the student council president, to acknowledge her presence. Horikita turns to a student almost as antisocial as she is, Ayanokouji Kiyotaka, for help. Despite a rocky start, Horikita and Ayanokouji spark a friendship. But can their growing relationship survive the suffocating and cutthroat atmosphere of their elite school? Dont miss this alternate universe spin-off for the popular light novels and manga (both also from Seven Seas) that inspired an anime, starring the fan-favorite character Horikita Suzune! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 154 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

1st printing.

Story and art by Osamu Tezuka. Translated by Steven LeCroy.

When a Nazi lieutenant is sentenced to death for war crimes, he expects to escape with his life, but hubris is his downfall. A female android marries for love but is soon lost, and she must deal with the consequences.

After a married man finds out his city is being experimented on, he tries to save the people while struggling with adulterous thoughts. On a dark and lonely road, a cabby picks up a shady man who threatens him, but little does his passenger know the cabby is not as he seems.

An educated man falls in love with an elusive woman who has a life altering secret. American school kids learn the cruelty of war. A revolutionary fails his revolution, and an interstellar peace conference does not yield the hoped for results when space hippies defy peace conventions.

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 248 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $15.95.

1st Printing - Summer 2008 Preview. Contains previews for "The Flat Earth/Exchange", "Shirley", "The Girl Who Runs Through Time", "Fire Investigator Nanase", "The Name of the Flower", "Jihal", and "Go West". Softcover, 5" x 7", 96 pages, B&W.

Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Haruo Iwamune. A girl walks alone in a world without humans. Her mission—to search for survivors and cleanse the land. But is anyone still out there in the lonely, beautiful ruins, waiting to be found? Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, B&W. MATUER READERS Cover price $15.00.

Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Written by Natsume Akatsuki. Art and Cover by Masaaki Kiasa. Character Designs by Kakao Lanthanum. After a career spent slapping down superheroes as an evil minion of the Kisaragi Corporation, Agent Six has his next assignment—invade a fantasy world! With his pluck new partner, the pretty-girl android Alice, Agent Six sets out to bring his target planet to heel. What better way to accomplish that than by partnering with the locals?! Alongside Royal Guard Captain Snow, Battle Chimera Rose, and Archbishop Grimm, Alice and Six will square off against demon hordes—even if its just a means of taking down the competition! Let the battle to be baddest begin! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.00.

1st printing. Comic books are no longer just for kids. They continue to reach new audiences across age groups and demographics, enticing a readership with amazing graphics, color, movement and dramatic tension. Whether abstractly or directly, the visual memes and tropes of comics are readily adaptable and recognizable. Incorporated into modern art and design they buzz with vitality. Comics Fever looks at contemporary creatives who have been inspired by the art form to create new work across a variety of disciplines, including fashion, jewelry, editorial and packaging design, popular art, and photography. Softcover, 256 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

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1st printing. By Sonia Leong. The complete crash course in how to draw your own manga characters and comics Award-winning manga artist Sonia Leong, with the help of other acclaimed manga creators and educators, gives you all the tips, tricks and tools you will need to get your ideas onto the page. Discover how to get started, build your confidence, and boost your skills, beginning from first principles. Learn how to draw faces, bodies, hands, feet, and create unique characters with their own styles. Get the most out of your drawing materials, from traditional pens and pencils to digital software, and discover how best to use them to work up your own manga stories and comics. Softcover, 176 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. By Comfort Love and Adam Withers. For the first time in history, those looking to break into comics have an enormous number of realistic, proven options for doing so all by themselves, without having to rely on big comics publishers. It's an exciting time, but a confusing one for neophytes overwhelmed by numerous options. The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing Comics is the first book of its kind to help readers make sense of it all and take control of their comics-making destinies. It provides would-be creators with a definitive guide to the tools needed for breaking into modern comics via self-publishing. For those looking to create comics on their own terms, this book provides a road map to success. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

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1st printing. By Abby Denson. Travelling to Japan has never been so much fun - visit the land of anime, manga, cosplay, hot springs and sushi! This full-color graphic novel Japan guidebook is the first of it's kind exploring Japanese culture from a cartoonist's perspective. Cool Japan Guide takes you on a fun tour from the high-energy urban streets of Tokyo to the peaceful Zen gardens and Shinto shrines of Kyoto and introduces you to the exciting world of Japanese food, the otaku (geek) culture of Japan, the complete Japanese shopping experience, and lots of other exciting places to go and things to do! Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing Story and art by Hajime Segawa. Translated by Motoko Tamamuro and Jonathan Clements. For fans of zombie and battle manga, two deadly teens must cut down the undead for a hope at a normal life! Armed with a gun and the mysterious Corpse Blade can Tsutsuki save his sister? The first volume in the legendary Corpse Blade series, an action packed romp through a zombie infested Tokyo! School, chores, killing the undead - all in an average day for Tsuranuki Tsutsuki! After his sister is kidnapped by the zombies, this middle schooler sets out to save her, becoming handy with a gun - but he won't be alone, as he encounters another kid on a quest, a mysterious high-school girl who can command the awesome power of the Corpse Blade! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hajime Segawa. Translated by Motoko Tamamuro and Jonathan Clements. FROM MANGA CREATOR HAJIME SEGAWA (GA-REI, TOKYO ESP). THE SECOND VOLUME IN A ZOMBIE-ACTION MANGA! THE BATTLE OF THE AKIHABARA DISTRICT BEGINS! The district is under siege as the defense forces use it as a temporary base to shelter from the zombies! Tsutsuki is determined to reach his father, and with the aid of the legendary Corpse Blade they might just escape... but his sister is still missing, and they must find her first! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hajime Segawa. Translated by Motoko Tamamuro and Jonathan Clements. Tsutsuki finally uncovers the truth about his lost sister - can he both save her and escape from the nightmare he's become entrapped in! Lost after the devastating battle of Akihabara, Tsutsuki and his allies must push forward to finally save his sister. However, there are dark truths to be learned, about both himself and the mysterious sword known as the Corpse Blade. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Menota. Translated by Kathryn Henzler. Marko, a recent college graduate from Russia, is looking forward to traveling the world with his lover. However, he is abducted by a mysterious being to the end of the universe, ruining his plans. That mysterious being assigns Marko a ten-year mission. All Marko can do is give his all to the mission and befriend his alien coworkers. This is the peculiar story depicting life in a place far removed from Earth! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 196 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Menota. Translated by Kathryn Henzler. Marko is a young Russian who was suddenly teleported to the Bureau of End Management, an organization responsible for keeping space operating smoothly. Frustrated by being forcibly selected as staff, Marko attempts to escape back to Earth where his partner awaits but fails spectacularly. As Marko decides to make the best of his new mission, his heart is swayed by encounters with planets and aliens beyond imagination!! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 196 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Menota. Translated by Kathryn Henzler. Marko is a Russian student whos been conscripted to staff a distant alien lab responsible for the operations of space. Hes gradually getting used to his new job and getting to know an assortment of alien colleagues, but not everyone has his best interests at heart. The space pirates who set their sights on Marko were doomed to a sad fate!! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 196 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.