Comic books in 'Manga'

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Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Written by Aka Akasaka. Art and cover by Mengo Yokoyari. Translated by Taylor Engel. Now attending in a high school with a program for aspiring performers, Ruby sees her classmates already nabbing roles and starts to feel the pressure: It's time to start her idol career! Meanwhile, Aqua lands a spot in a reality show. What does it mean to be "real" in the entertainment world, where lies are like weapons? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Aka Akasaka. Art and cover by Mengo Yokoyari. Translated by Taylor Engel. Siblings Ruby and Aqua are acclimating to the entertainment industry. Aqua debuts in a romance reality show and pairs up with Akane Kurokawa! Once the show is over, what kind of relationship will Aqua have with their colleague!? Meanwhile, Ruby's idol group is gearing up for their first stage appearance!? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Akihiko Higuchi. A lighthearted manga series about a quirky elf from another world whos fascinated by video games–and the local girls who have to deal with her! Koganei Koito works as the teenage shrine maiden at the Takamimi Shrine, catering to the whims of its resident: a centuries-old elf who loves video games as much as she hates going outside! Line up your offerings for the otaku elf—some energy drinks, chips and video games will do nicely—and watch her new friends scramble to keep up! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Akihiko Higuchi. FROM WARLORDS TO WARGAMES! The elf of Takamimi Shrine is a layabout geek, but once upon a time she was summoned by the great shogun, Tokugawa Ieyasu! Ancient history collides with the present when Yord, the elf of the Kansai regions Hiromimi Shrine, takes the stage…and Yords summoner just so happens to be Tokugawas great rival, Hideyoshi Toyotomi. Help your elf to a slice of that nice, quiet otaku life with this goofy comedy loaded with Edo-period factoids!! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Akihiko Higuchi. WARM MEMORIES AND ICY TREATS! Elda is an elf who was summoned five hundred years ago by Tokugawa Ieyasu, but now shes a serious shut-in. To entertain herself, Elda delights in mail-ordered confectionaries from the web, indulges in traditional games, and receives a visit from an elegant elf named Uramimi-sama. Poor Miko Koito must find a way to rein in her indulgent deity! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Akihiko Higuchi. WITH A LITTLE ELF FROM MY FRIENDS! When a shrines deity is a total shut-in who plays games all day and her miko is a girl too mature for her age, its shocking how many hijinks can still ensue. Their most recent visitors at the shrine include Haila-sama of the Uramimi Shrine and her miko, Isuzu, who happens to be a famous influencer! But as their uneventful days go by, its the ordinary things they remember: helping with homework, leaking roofs, and reminiscing on bygone days! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Akihiko Higuchi. ON YOUR MARK…READY, SET, BOW! With the Yumimimi Festival quickly approaching, preparations have the shrine and town in a flurry. One particular shut-in elf and her quick-to-mature miko are hoping to use some old-fashioned superstitions in their favor. From divination and charms for luck to family crests and duty, the pair are deep into some shrine history, and with the festival overflowing, who could predict what theyd get up to! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Mizone. Translated by Andrew Castle.

The newest collection of inhuman hotties and out-of-this-world storytelling from master monster girl creator, Mizone!

From a healing class centaur and her beloved orc shield, a wild demon beast and her adventure partner, a snake witch who wants to coil up with her childhood friend, and even more monstrous girls with impressive figures, Mizone offers beautiful girls of all shapes and sizes that'll make more than your hair stand.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 220 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $19.95.

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By JOHJI MANABE. It's festival time in Edoka, and Tetsuya and Kahm are visited by a number of old friends. It's a happy, joyous reunion...except some of these people happen to be dead! Caravan Kidd's Johji Manabe brings together the whole Outlanders cast one more time, in this capstone to the series. A must-have for any Manabe maniac or Outlanders fan! Cover price $2.50.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. "The Men of the Kingdom: Part 1!"

Written by Kugane Maruyama. Art and cover by so-bin.

In the kingdom of Re-Estize, a sinister organization known as the Eight Fingers holds sway of the criminal underworld. Ainzs orders Sebas to infiltrate the capital to gather intel on this shadowy group sucking the marrow from the kingdom's bones. At the same time, a young soldier named Climb struggles to hone his skills to better serve the "Golden Princess" while the once great warrior Brian returns home a broken man. Against the backdrop of an ancient city fraying at its edges, three men will challenge the corruption of the vicious Eight Fingers!

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 256 pages, Text (with full color Illustrations). Mature Readers

Cover price $20.00.

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by David Hutchison. As Dorothy begins her journey to find the great and powerful Oz, she encounters dangers she could never imagine, but also befriends some unlikely allies in her time of need. Can they help Dorothy find home and thwart the sinister designs of the Wicked Witch? 32pgs, B&WSRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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by David Hutchison As Dorothy begins her journey to find the great and powerful Oz, she encounters dangers she could never imagine, but also befriends some unlikely allies in her time of need. Can they help Dorothy find home and thwart the sinister designs of the Wicked Witch? 32pgs, B&WSRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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by David Hutchison As Dorothy begins her journey to find the great and powerful Oz, she encounters dangers she could never imagine, but also befriends some unlikely allies in her time of need. Can they help Dorothy find home and thwart the sinister designs of the Wicked Witch? 32pgs, B&WSRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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by David Hutchison. Dorothy listens to the sorrowful tales of her companions and gains newfound resolve to reach the Emerald City. But a seeming innocent poppy field means real danger for one and all. Only a Queen, small in stature but vast in power, can save them now! 32pgs, B&W (3 of 8)SRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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From the mind of Dragon Arms and Junction 17 creator David Hutchison comes this remarkable re-imagining of L. Frank Baum's timeless classic. After a long and dangerous journey down the yellow brick road, Dorothy and her friends finally reach the Emerald City. As the City beguiles them with wonderful sights and sounds, our travelers don't realize the intrigue going on right under their noses. 32pgs, B&W (4 of 8)SRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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by David Hutchison. Dorothy, the Tin Woodsman, the Cowardly Lion, and the Scarecrow must now face the most powerful being in Oz, and each must face him alone! Each has faced mortal danger to see the Great Oz. Will they have their wishes fulfilled, or has the journey only just begun? 32pgs, B&W (5 of 8)SRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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by David Hutchison From the mind of Dragon Arms and Junction 17 creator, David Hutchison, comes this remarkable re-imagining of L. Frank Baum's timeless classic. Our travelers set out on a new quest. Dorothy and her companions mean to destroy the last Wicked Witch and have Oz keep his word. However, the Witch has plans of her own. Are Dorothy and company any match for a creature even the Wizard of Oz has reason to fear? 32pgs, B&W (6 of 8)SRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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by David Hutchinson From the mind of Dragon Arms and Junction 17 creator David Hutchison comes this remarkable re-imagining of L. Frank Baum's timeless classic! "The Truth"?After their defeat and long imprisonment, Dorothy finally completes her task and destroys the Wicked Witch, rescuing her friends. Upon their return to the Emerald City, though, they learn the truth behind the mystery surrounding Oz, and it changes everything. 32pgs, B&W (7 of 8)SRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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by David Hutchison Dorothy travels the Yellow Brick Road one final time in hopes of finding a way back to Kansas and her family. But even with the Wicked Witch gone for good, Oz is still a dangerous place. In Oz, even the most delicate and innocent beings are as big an obstacle as giant spiders or hardheaded bullies. Will the trials Dorothy and her friends put themselves through be worth it, or are they on the road to disappointment? 32pgs, B&W (8 of 8)SRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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By David Hutchinson. Upon her return to Kansas, Dorothy has some explaining to do! After a tearful reunion with her Aunt Em and Uncle Henry, Dorothy recounts her adventures in the magical land of Oz. She details the quest for Glenda the Good Witch of the South, the solution to the curse of the winged monkeys, and the Cowardly Lion's ascent to being the King of Beasts! Cover price $2.99.

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By Haruko Tachiri. 32 pgs. B&W with color cover. Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Lynn Okamoto. Translated by Thomas Zimmerman. Adapted by S. Ray.

IT'S TIME TO KILL THE GOD OF JEALOUSY!

Stranded in a new world, Yota knows what he must do: kill the jealous god who cursed the women in his new home to die young! He sets off on a journey to do just that, but is waylaid by girls, golems, and a sudden tragedy. The mortal Last Moon curse has come early for one of Yota's friends, and there's nothing anyone can do to save her. And then, when he mates with Lilia, the mark to show she's cured mysteriously fails to appear!

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

Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Lynn Okamoto. Translated by Thomas Zimmerman. Adapted by S. Ray.

When Yata and the girls journey to the ocean town of Reel, they're hopign to find answers. Instead, the town's local god deals a shocking blow to their plans by revealing that the jealous god is already dead. But then a mysterious girl appears on the beach, her hands stained red with blood, and her arrival will reveal new clues that guide Yata toward the ultimate truth!

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

Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Lynn Okamoto. Translated by Thomas Zimmerman. Adapted by S. Ray.

In this dark and Mature-rated fantasy, a women's world of swords and sorcery just summoned their only human man-a bewildered student from Earth.

A normal day at school takes a strange turn for Tada Youta when a bizarre apparition shoves him out a third floor window. He awakens in a fantasy realm unlike any other. Not only do dragons and knights exist, but every single inhabitant of this world is a voluptuous babe! No men have been seen in the kingdom for thousands of years, so Youta is about to get very, very lucky. Whether Youta has actually died or been transported to this place for mysterious, unknown reasons...

Either way, it's his version of Paradise!

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

Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Lynn Okamoto. Translated by Thomas Zimmerman. Adapted by S. Ray.

A normal day at school takes a strange turn for Tada Youta when a bizarre apparition shoves him out a third floor window. He awakens in a fantasy realm unlike any other. Not only do dragons and knights exist, but every single inhabitant of this world is a voluptuous babe! No men have been seen in the kingdom for thousands of years, so Youta is about to get very, very lucky.

Whether Youta has actually died or been transported to this place for mysterious, unknown reasons... either way, it's his version of Paradise!

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

Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

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Volume 11 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Lynn Okamoto. Translated by Thomas Zimmerman. Adapted by S. Ray.

A normal day at school takes a strange turn for Tada Youta when a bizarre apparition shoves him out a third floor window. He awakens in a fantasy realm unlike any other. Not only do dragons and knights exist, but every single inhabitant of this world is a voluptuous babe! No men have been seen in the kingdom for thousands of years, so Youta is about to get very, very lucky.

Whether Youta has actually died or been transported to this place for mysterious, unknown reasons... either way, it's his version of Paradise!

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

Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Lynn Okamoto. Translated by Thomas Zimmerman. Adapted by S. Ray.

Tada Yota, a seemingly normal young man with a background in martial arts, has his life upended when a terrifying creature drags him into another world. He's shocked to find himself in a land with castles and dragons and colored moons in the sky, where the only humans who roam are women! Not only is Yota the first man in this world for centuries, but his touch can activate a powerful desire within the women around him.

Guided into this strange new land by a beautiful paladin, Yota is about to embark on his ultimate fantasy adventure!

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

Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 13 - 1st printing. Story and art by Lynn Okamoto. Translated by Thomas Zimmerman. Adapted by S. Ray. A normal day at school takes a strange turn for Tada Yota when a bizarre apparition shoves him out a third floor window. He awakens in a fantasy realm unlike any other. Not only do dragons and knights exist, but every single inhabitant of this world is a voluptuous babe! No men have been seen in the kingdom for thousands of years, so Yota is about to get very, very lucky. Whether Yota has actually died or been transported to this place for mysterious, unknown reasons... either way, it's his version of Paradise! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 14 - 1st printing. Story and art by Lynn Okamoto. Translated by Thomas Zimmerman. Adapted by S. Ray. A normal day at school takes a strange turn for Tada Yota when a bizarre apparition shoves him out a third floor window. He awakens in a fantasy realm unlike any other. Not only do dragons and knights exist, but every single inhabitant of this world is a voluptuous babe! No men have been seen in the kingdom for thousands of years, so Yota is about to get very, very lucky. Whether Yota has actually died or been transported to this place for mysterious, unknown reasons... either way, it's his version of Paradise! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 15 - 1st printing. Story and art by Lynn Okamoto. Translated by Thomas Zimmerman. Adapted by S. Ray. With the help of the people of Arlslayer, Piano is saved from execution. But Yota faces death yet again, because in this fantasy world, he can no longer move! Taking advantage of the opportunity, the high-ranking Guardian Mimi reveals her true nature and starts slaughtering the townspeople. What will happen to this world after it loses its only man? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 16 - 1st printing. Story and art by Lynn Okamoto. Translated by Thomas Zimmerman. Adapted by S. Ray. Held under house arrest by the young knight Toreese, Yota formulates a plan to escape. This will be a battle of seduction and willpower! Will the poker-faced beauty let down her mask or will he have to resort to desperate measures? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 17 - 1st printing. Story and art by Lynn Okamoto. Translated by Thomas Zimmerman. Adapted by S. Ray. After defeating the cannibal witch Mimi and saving the city of Arlslayer, Yota sets out on the hardest leg of his journey yet. He must retrieve a sword capable of slaying even gods, but to do so, he must pass through a house of succubi! These terrifying girls survive off sucking men dry-what's Yota to do if they get their hands on him? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

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Kodansha Edition - Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Story, art, and cover by Hitoshi Iwaaki. Aliens parasites have invaded Earth and taken over the minds of ordinary people. Shin has been infected with a parasite, but he still can think and act for himself. Now hes been approached by two mysterious victims of the invasion: Tamiya, a beautiful schoolteacher, and Shimada, another student. What do the aliens want with humanity… and with Shin? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 288 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $10.99.

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Kodansha Edition - Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. Story, art, and cover by Hitoshi Iwaaki. Shinichi, an ordinary high school student, is the only one who knows that aliens have invaded Earth and are controlling the minds of thousands of unwitting victims. Its a secret too dangerous to share . . . but too big to cover up. Then Shinichi meets Kana, a brave young girl with a strange gift that may allow her to detect the alien parasites. Has Shinichi at last found an ally to combat these creatures? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 306 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $10.99.

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Kodansha Edition - Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. Story, art, and cover by Hitoshi Iwaaki. Shinichi was just an ordinary high school student, until his body was invaded by a parasite, a horrifying alien being. Now Shinichi is a monster with a human face . . . and a human conscience. He is unlike anything else in the world–part man, part alien, and caught in a desperate struggle to save his own soul Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 306 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $10.99.

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Kodansha Edition - Volume 7 - 2nd and later printings. Story, art, and cover by Hitoshi Iwaaki. Shinichi is both man and monster. Hes an ordinary high school student whose body has been invaded by an alien parasite. And he alone knows a terrible secret: The aliens are plotting the destruction of humankind. Now Shinichi is the target–for both the government and the alien invaders–in a hunt that will lead to a terrifying, bloody showdown! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 290 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $10.99.

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Kodansha Edition - Volume 8 - 2nd and later printings. Story, art, and cover by Hitoshi Iwaaki. Shinichi vows to destroy Goto, one of the deadliest of the alien parasites that have invaded Earth–and peoples bodies. But at the moment of truth, Shinichi discovers something unexpected in his heart: sympathy for the monster. Soon Shinichi, who harbors his own alien parasite, will come to a stunning realization about the dark side of human nature–and his own soul! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 290 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $10.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hitoshi Iwaaki. Original English Translation by Andrew Cunningham. Additional Translation by Stephen Paul. They arrive in silence, out of dark skies. They infest human hosts and consume them. And they are everywhere. They are Parasites: alien creatures who must invade and take control of human hosts to survive. Once they have infected their victims, they can twist their hosts's bodies into any abominable shapes they choose: craniums splitting to reveal mouths of sharp teeth, batlike wings erupting from backs, blades tearing through soft hands. But most have chosen to conceal their lethal purposes behind ordinary human faces. No one knows their secret, except an ordinary high school student. Shinichi managed to stop the infestation of his body by an alien parasite, but can he find a way to warn humanity of the horrors to come? Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8-in., 288 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $19.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $13.95

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hitoshi Iwaaki. Original English Translation by Andrew Cunningham. Additional Translation by Stephen Paul. Shinichi was just an ordinary high school student, until his body was invaded by a parasite, a horrifying alien being. Now Shinichi is a monster with a human face... and a human conscience. He is unlike anything else in the world-part man, part alien, and caught in a desperate struggle to save his own soul. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8-in., 296 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $19.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $13.95

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hitoshi Iwaaki. Original English Translation by Andrew Cunningham. Additional Translation by Stephen Paul. The sci-fi horror manga classic returns, in a fully-colorized, premium-quality hardcover for the first time! If you've never read the story of Shinichi and the polite and murderous alien infesting his right arm--or even if you already own the series--there's never been a better way to collect it. Presented in eight volumes containing about 300 pages of manga each. They arrive in silence, out of dark skies. They infest human hosts and consume them. And they are everywhere. They are Parasites: alien creatures who must invade and take control of human hosts to survive. Once they have infected their victims, they can twist their hosts's bodies into any abominable shapes they choose: craniums splitting to reveal mouths of sharp teeth, batlike wings erupting from backs, blades tearing through soft hands. But most have chosen to conceal their lethal purposes behind ordinary human faces. No one knows their secret, except an ordinary high school student. Shinichi managed to stop the infestation of his body by an alien parasite, but can he find a way to warn humanity of the horrors to come? For more than 30 years, new generations of readers have been riveted to this unlikely buddy story that unfolds amid a world of monstrosities that never stay hidden for long. Since its first release, in 1988, Parasyte has inspired live-action films, spinoffs, and, in 2015, a global hit anime series. The Full Color Collection presents Hitoshi Iwaaki's original manga in hardcover for the first time, with each page carefully colorized and a revised translation for 2022. There's never been a better time to stay up late and get your hand on Parasyte! Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8-in.,272 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $19.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $24.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Gengoroh Tagame. Cover by Chip Kidd. Translated by Vincent WJ van Gerven Oei. Introduction by Edmund White. A classic comics collection from "The Tom of Finland of Japan," now in paperback! The often violent, visceral, and always provocative style of Japanese manga legend Gengoroh Tagame, one of the originators of Japanese bear culture, comes to life like never before in The Passion of Gengoroh Tagame, a new edition of the artist's first English-language collection. Known as "The Tom of Finland of Japan," Tagame is celebrated around the world for his groundbreaking work, masterful imagery, and craft, as well as an unbridled exploration of bondage, lust, passion, and romance.This first English paperback edition includes ten short stories dating from the late 1990s to the early 2010s, with an introduction by celebrated novelist and biographer Edmund White, as well as an essay and new jacket design by acclaimed novelist and graphic designer Chip Kidd. With its over-the-top explicitness, this intense collection of erotic stories depicting scenes of BDSM between hypermasculine men, The Passion of Gengoroh Tagameis a must-have for Tagame fans, as well as fans of bear cultures in general. Produced by veteran "Japanist'' Anne Ishii and filmmaker Graham Kolbeins, the book also contains sixteen full-page color illustrations. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 288 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $29.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $28.00

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Gengoroh Tagame. Cover by Chip Kidd. Translated by Vincent WJ van Gerven Oei. The long-awaited second English language anthology from the master of "bara" manga. Kings, monks, cops, athletes: no manly man is safe from the deliciously depraved fantasies of gay manga master Gengoroh Tagame. In this unabashedly adult collection of BDSM comics, Tagame serves up what his fans love best: elaborate, sensational, beautifully rendered erotica. The long-awaited follow-up to Tagame's breakthrough collection, The Passion of Gengoroh Tagame Vol. 2 features a treasure trove of long and short stories previously unpublished in English, accompanied by original essays and an exclusive new interview with the internationally renowned cartoonist. With its over-the-top explicitness, this intense collection of erotic stories depicting scenes of BDSM between hypermasculine men, The Passion of Gengoroh Tagame is a must-have for Tagame fans as well as fans of "Bara" manga (manga created primarily by gay men for a gay male audience) and bear cultures in general. Produced by veteran "Japanist" Anne Ishii and filmmaker Graham Kolbeins, with a jacket design by longtime Tagame fan and acclaimed graphic designer, Chip Kidd. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 400 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $34.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Nanae Chrono. With Japan in the midst of a bloody revolution, an elite cadre of samurai swordsmen known as the Shinsengumi must protect the embattled city of Kyoto. Not long ago, young Tetsunosuke Ichimura - page to Vice Commander Hijikata - earned the newest position on this sword-wielding posse. When a strange gun-toting swordsman, Ryoma Sakamoto, recognizes Tetsunosuke and his brother as the sons of someone he calls the "Peacemaker," trouble brews and the other Shinsengumi run the outsider out of town. Meanwhile, Suzu, a rival of Tetsunosuke, involves himself in the murder of a caretaker! Softcover, 192 pages, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Nanae Chrono. The politics of haiku... The Shinsengumi might be a crack-team of samurai peacekeepers, but sometimes the peace is disturbed from within. When Vice-Commander Hijikata loses a personal collection of haiku, Captain Okita makes it his mission to play-keep away with his boss! Dark clouds dim this sunny episode, however, as another vice-commander - Yamanami - gradually distances himself from the rest of the Shinsengumi. This unspeakable act speaks volumes concerning the regulations of this cabal-like organization. Loyalty to the Shinsengumi reigns supreme and bond-breaking carries heavy handed justice! What exactly is Yamanami up to, and where will it lead him? The answer is certainly not for the squeamish! Meanwhile, self-involved Suzu plans his next treacherous move! Softcover, 192 pages, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Nanae Chrono. A dark cloud of uncertainty has settled over the ranks of the Shinsengumi, following the death of Yamanami. While waiting for the swift vengeance of an irate Suzu, Ito is preoccupied with the mystery surrounding Tetsunosuke's death and works to find his killers. Old friends haunt and new enemies threaten the way of the Shinsengumi as the intrigue of this samurai saga turns deadly! Softcover, 192 pages, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 1 -1st Printing. Written by COOLKYOUSINNJYA. Art and cover by Johanne. There's demon-slaying action galore in this stylish update to a Japanese folktale from the creator of Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid! The rambunctious, teenage Princess Saltherine is fed up with being trapped behind high walls and engineers an escape. But this world is full of monsters both human and otherwise, and it could be Sally herself is one of them! Saltherine, princess of the Kingdom of Aldarake, dreams of traveling the world, a dangerous dream in a land where monsters roam the countryside! A chance meeting with a wanderer gives her hope that she might still find excitement in her life. But then she discovers the wanderer's true identity: Momotaro the Peach Boy, demon-slayer of legend! Though terrified by his bloody profession, Sally feels driven to follow Momotaro and learn more. But is this curiosity, or a magical connection that goes deeper than either of them realize! Softcover, 180 pages, 6-in. x 8-in., 180 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $12.99.