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  • Issue #38
    Super Manga Blast (2000) 38

    By MASAMUNE SHIROW, MOHIRO KITOH, MAKOTO KOBAYASHI, YUZO TAKADA, and HIROYUKI UTATANE and YO MORIMOTO. FOR MATURE READERS. b&w, 128pgs. Get your Shirow fix this month in Super Manga Blast! with more "Hypernotes," featuring detailed specs on the Seburo MN-23, the futuristic air-gun which you may have seen in the pages of Intron Depot. Shirow gives you a step-by-step breakdown of the design process and design specs of the rifle and its special features. Over in Seraphic Feather, the sexy M-Zak and the meta-talented Sunao fight to rescue Kei from another alien attack. Meanwhile, there's more screwball comedy as we follow the misadventures of What's Michael? and our darling, little Miss "Hello" of Club 9. Over in Shadow Star, teen melodrama and bizarre science fiction collide, bringing you one of the most addictive series in comics. And things just keep getting weirder in 3x3 Eyes, one of the most popular manga series ever! Cover price $5.99.

  • Issue #39
    Super Manga Blast (2000) 39

    By MASAMUNE SHIROW, MOHIRO KITOH, MAKOTO KOBAYASHI, YUZO TAKADA, and HIROYUKI UTATANE and YO MORIMOTO. FOR MATURE READERS. This issue's "Hypernotes" section continues Masamune Shirow's discussion of the weaponry used in his work, featuring detailed notes. In What's Michael?, Michael, frustrates a photographer and exposes the dangers of cat-snuggling. Kobayashi also illustrates the charming life of the cute-yet-clumsy Harou "Hello" Hattori, as a new, determined suitor sets his eyes on her in Club 9. In Seraphic Feather, while Kei's father plays a deadly chess match with the Dykstra Corporation, Sunao and M-Zak continue to use their mysterious abilities to protect Kei. In Shadow Star, Shiina and Akira are coping with the changes brought upon by their shadow dragon. 3x3 Eyes continues its demonic thrill-ride with Pai and Yakumo facing a flesh-eating locust infestation and a deadly new enemy! Cover price $5.99.

  • Issue #40
    Super Manga Blast (2000) 40

    MASAMUNE SHIROW (W/A), MOHIRO KITOH (W/A), MAKOTO KOBAYASHI (W/A), YUZO TAKADA (W/A), and HIROYUKI UTATANE (W) and YO MORIMOTO (A). Produced by STUDIO PROTEUS. b&w, 128pgs. In this issue's episode of Shadow Star, Akira makes a startling, uncharacteristic move towards a schoolmate and Shiina continues to cope with family drama, government intrigue, and a growing, malicious group of dragon bearers bent on world choas! The tide turns to humor with Makoto Kobayashi's What's Michael? A cat food company thinks that Michael will cooperate with their "research," but they obviously don't know what kind of feline mastermind they're dealing with! Sensei Kobayashi also contributes another chapter of his Club 9 saga, where misfits, manners, and Harou-hungry men collide! In the action-filled world of Seraphic Feather, psionically-skilled Sunao has to break some bad news to a dear friend, and new players enter into the battlefield. If your diet's needing a demon-filled, romantic epic, feast your eyes on this latest installment of 3x3 Eyes. Cover price $5.99.

  • Issue #42
    Super Manga Blast (2000) 42

    Featuring Cannon God Exaxxion, Seraphic Feather, What's Michael?, Club 9 and Shadow Star! KENICHI SONODA (W/A), MOHIRO KITOH (W/A), MAKOTO KOBAYASHI (W/A), YUZO TAKADA (W/A), and HIROYUKI UTATANE (W) and YO MORIMOTO (A). FOR MATURE READERS. b&w, 128pgs. In Cannon God Exaxxion, when aliens threaten to enslave the world, Hoichi Kano becomes humanity's hero as the pilot of the gigantic Exaxxion robot! Dark science fiction drama collides with full-tilt, futuristic thrills in Seraphic Feather. With a revolution stirring on Earth's moon, Sunao becomes both sidekick and protector for two U.N. investigators. The secrets that these two women hide may save the moon colonists...but will they also lead him to his death? Makoto Kobayashi's hilarious What's Michael? features the world's most conniving cat as he continues to charm and alarm his various companions. In Club 9, country girl "Hello" Hattori has just settled into college life and her new job in the big city, but the affections of several admirers will bring humorous, unwanted complications. Shadow Star, races to a dramatic confrontation, as Shiina continues to cope with incredible new friends and a growing, malicious group of dragon bearers bent on world chaos! Cover price $5.99.

  • Issue #51
    Super Manga Blast (2000) 51

    MOHIRO KITOH (W/A), MAKOTO KOBAYASHI(W/A), KENICHI SONODA(W/A), and HIROYUKI UTATANE(A) with TOSHIYA TAKEDA (W). The final CLUB 9 story arc rolls through a heartbreaking homestretch as Haruo Hattori begins to respond to the three dear friends and suitors who yearn to marry her. Will she remain true to her humble, apple-farming boyfriend or fall for a wealthy bachelor in Tokyo? At the CANNON GOD EXAXXION home base, Hoichi takes some punches from Akane's angry father, and a group of his former schoolmates is freed from Riofaldian captivity. The latest SHADOW STAR story arc comes to an end, as battle lines are drawn between two groups of teen Dragon Bearers. In SERAPHIC FEATHER, Stray captures Kei, and the Crimson Angel is trapped between two armed terrorists! ?Tied to Dark Horse Manga's graphic novel program, with Cannon God Exaxxion, Club 9, Seraphic Feather, Shadow Star, and What's Michael? trades in print. FOR MATURE READERS. Cover price $5.99.

  • Issue #54
    Super Manga Blast (2000) 54

    MOHIRO KITOH (W/A), MAKOTO KOBAYASHI (W/A), KENICHI SONODA (W/A), and HIROYUKI UTATANE (A) with TOSHIYA TAKEDA (W). b&w, 128pgs. Sunao joins the fray in a Seraphic Feather space showdown! Will the shy psychic's mental abilities and shaky shooting skills be enough to help rescue Kei? The penulimate episode of Club 9 finds Haruo Hattori tying up loose ends in Tokyo and yearning for the life she left behind in rural Akita. Makoto Kobayashi's What's Michael? comic masterpiece explores themes of cat cohabitation, amusement parks, peanuts, and fame. A new, frenzied battle begins in Cannon God Exaxxion, as the Exaxxion home base is infiltrated for the first time by Riofaldian forces! In Shadow Star, Shiina is alone, unarmed, and hunted by Satomi's malicious Shadow Dragon! Cover price $5.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Superman vs. Meshi GN (2023 DC) 1-1ST


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    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Satoshi Miyagawa. Art and cover by Kai Kitago. Translated by Sheldon Drzka. It's hungry work being a Superman! That's why every day for lunch, Superman takes a quick stop over in Japan to try a new chain restaurant. Whether it's a hearty bowl of curry or conveyor belt sushi, the Man of Steel loves to indulge in the delectable delicacies the country has to offer. So pull up a seat, and dig in as Superman does battle with lunch! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #2-1ST
    Superman vs. Meshi GN (2023 DC) 2-1ST


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    Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Satoshi Miyagawa. Art and cover by Kai Kitago. Translated by Sheldon Drzka. SUPERMAN'S CULINARY TOUR THROUGH JAPAN CONTINUES! As Superman's heroic life tires him out, he's able to recharge his batteries with good eats and good friends. He loves bringing his Justice League pals out to show them the wonderous world of Japanese chain restaurants. He'll even relax with a bite after a harrowing battle with Lex Luthor. But can the Man of Steel overcome his biggest fear...and ask intrepid reporter Lois Lane out to lunch?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #5-1ST
    Superwomen in Love GN (2021 Seven Seas) Honey Trap and Rapid Rabbit 5-1ST


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    Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by sometime. Translated by Amanda Haley. Thanks to their close bond, superheroine Hayate and the ex-villainess Honey Trap have managed to discover a new power! But that's not all that's new; Hayate has realized she has feelings for Honey but is struggling to sort them out. Meanwhile, a new self-proclaimed superheroine, Mitsuki Moe, takes the stage and is convinced that Hayate and Honey are bad guys! Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $12.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Suppose a Kid from the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town GN (2020- Square ENIX) 1-1ST


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    Volume 1 - 1st printing.

    Written by Toshio Satou. Art and cover by Hajime Fusemachi. Translated by Andrew Cunningham.

    Optimistic young Lloyd would like nothing more than to achieve his life's dream of becoming a soldier in the capital. Unfortunately, his neighbors and friends consider him the weakest boy in the village and are sure Lloyd will meet his doom the minute he sets out on his foolhardy journey. But no one realizes that by living near the most dangerous dungeon in the land, what the locals consider to be everyday annoyances would be apocalyptic for anybody else! And when Lloyd defies the townspeople and makes off for a starter town for adventurers, the rest of the kingdom is about to find out just how overpowered Lloyd really is!

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

    Cover price $10.99.

  • Issue #2-1ST
    Suppose a Kid from the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town GN (2020- Square ENIX) 2-1ST


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    Volume 2 - 1st printing.

    Written by Toshio Satou. Art and cover by Hajime Fusemachi. Translated by Andrew Cunningham.

    When the village you call home exists alongside the most dangerous dungeon in the land, the word "weak" is completely relative in this manga adaptation of the popular light novel series! Optimistic young Lloyd would like nothing more than to achieve his life's dream of becoming a soldier. But while he might have succeeded in making it to the capital, Lloyd has failed his entrance exam for military school! Despite his crushing disappointment at this turn of events, Lloyd chooses to remain in the city, while remaining blissfully unaware of his true strength. And as Lloyd persists in achieving his dream, the plot thickens around him!

    Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 210 pages, B&W. Teen

    Cover price $10.99.

  • Issue #3-1ST
    Suppose a Kid from the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town GN (2020- Square ENIX) 3-1ST


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    Volume 3 - 1st printing.

    Written by Toshio Satou. Art and cover by Hajime Fusemachi. Translated by Andrew Cunningham.

    Having at long last successfully enrolled at the Military Academy, young Lloyd is enjoying student life! When the Azami Kingdom hosts a sorcery tournament, Lloyd agrees to join in and starts training his magic! As mages from across the continent gather, among them is someone who has quite a bit of history with Riho, the One-Armed Mercenary...

    Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 210 pages, B&W. Teen

    Cover price $10.99.

  • Issue #4-1ST
    Suppose a Kid from the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town GN (2020- Square ENIX) 4-1ST


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    Volume 4 - 1st printing.

    Written by Toshio Satou. Art and cover by Hajime Fusemachi. Translated by Andrew Cunningham.

    The team leaders face off in the tournament finale! Will the glory of victory belong to Lloyd's team or Rol and Rokujo Sorcery Academy? The outcome awaits! Later, drawn into the web of intrigue around the Holy Sword, Lloyd is forced into a one-on-one match with Phyllo!

    Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 210 pages, B&W. Teen

    Cover price $10.99.

  • Issue #5-1ST
    Suppose a Kid from the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town GN (2020- Square ENIX) 5-1ST


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    Volume 5 - 1st printing.

    Written by Toshio Satou. Art and cover by Hajime Fusemachi. Translated by Andrew Cunningham.

    Lloyd takes on a job at a swanky hotel in return for room and board. His superhuman strength and skills go a long way to keeping the inside of the hotel nice and sparkly and getting the kitchen prep work done in a flash! With his humble attitude and diligence, Lloyd inspires and awes the hotel staff on the regular. But just around the corner from the hotel, a strange case of people falling asleep and never waking up again is underfoot!

    Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 210 pages, B&W. Teen

    Cover price $10.99.

  • Issue #6-1ST
    Suppose a Kid from the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town GN (2020- Square ENIX) 6-1ST


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    Volume 6 - 1st printing.

    Written by Toshio Satou. Art and cover by Hajime Fusemachi. Translated by Andrew Cunningham.

    The culprit behind the mystery hotel comas is revealed! As a result of this nefarious scheme, the guests confront a Demon Lord! Faced with a powerful foe it'll take the help of all his friends to defeat, Lloyd will also have to find the courage within! First-rate bellboys can even fell Demon Lords, didn'cha know?

    Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen

    Cover price $12.99.

  • Issue #7-1ST
    Suppose a Kid from the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town GN (2020- Square ENIX) 7-1ST


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    Volume 7 - 1st printing.

    Written by Toshio Satou. Art and cover by Hajime Fusemachi. Translated by Andrew Cunningham.

    When the village you call home exists alongside the most dangerous dungeon in the land, the word "weak" is completely relative in this manga adaptation of the popular light novel series!

    Lloyd finds himself the target of second-year student Micona's ire! Too bad the upperclassman has no idea who she's dealing with! When rumors spread about a fearsome monster making its home in a new dungeon, Lloyd and gang are tasked with defeating the creature! But Micona hopes to get there first and steal the glory from our heroes!

    She better buckle in for one wild ride, though, because no matter how many traps she sets, very good boy Lloyd will still approach the perilous dungeon with about as much trepidation as he would a theme park attraction!

    Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen

    Cover price $12.99.

  • Issue #8-1ST
    Suppose a Kid from the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town GN (2020- Square ENIX) 8-1ST


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    Volume 8 - 1st printing. Written by Toshio Satou. Art and cover by Hajime Fusemachi. Translated by Andrew Cunningham. That Micona just won't leave Lloyd alone! When Lloyd and his gang set out to explore a dungeon, it all looks a little...nastier inside than they remember! And there's another treat waiting for them deeper in-none other than a fully transformed Micona! Has Lloyd finally met his match in this strongest foe yet? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $12.99.

  • Issue #9-1ST
    Suppose a Kid from the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town GN (2020- Square ENIX) 9-1ST


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    Volume 9 - 1st printing. Written by Toshio Satou. Art and cover by Hajime Fusemachi. Translated by Andrew Cunningham. When the village you call home exists alongside the most dangerous dungeon in the land, the word "weak" is completely relative in this manga adaptation of the popular light novel series!When Vritra loses its powers, Lloyd and the gang are off to his hometown of Kunlun Village to revive it! While Lloyd is overjoyed to be returning home after so long, the rest of the group is about to experience one of the biggest culture shocks of their lives. A visit to the village that snubbed Lloyd for being too weak proves to be almost too overwhelming on so many levels! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $12.99.

  • Issue #5-1ST
    Survival in Another World with My Mistress GN (2022- Ghost Ship) A Manga 5-1ST


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    Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Ryuto. Art and cover by Sasayuki. Character Design by Yappen. Translated by David Evelyn. Kousuke uses his amazing crafting powers to transform the Great Omitt Badlands into a massive complex of fortresses! Sylphy deploys liberation squadrons to free the peoples of the Kingdom of Merinard from the clutches of the Holy Kingdom, but the Holy Kingdom's army is pursuing the caravans of refugees! Can Kousuke complete his preparations, save a nation of hapless beastpeople, and satisfy the military and personal demands of his loving mistress in time? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Survival in Another World with My Mistress SC (2022- Seven Seas) A Light Novel 1-1ST

    Volume 1 - 1st printing.

    Written by Ryuto. Art and cover by Yappen. Translated by Elliot Ryouga. Adapted byHarry Carlin.

    In this story from the creator of Reborn as a Space Mercenary: I Woke Up Piloting the Strongest Starship!, a man uses video game crafting powers to survive a fantasy world-with the help of his beautiful dark elf mistress!

    Kousuke suddenly wakes up alone in a vast forest that clearly isn't anywhere on Earth. Now he has to find some way to eat, drink, and survive! Luckily, Kousuke also has the power to craft using a special video game menu that allows him to harvest resources and build whatever he can imagine. However, every time he goes to sleep, he's attacked by one of the many non-human races of this world, all of whom despise humankind.

    Enter Sylphy, the beautiful dark elf who lays claim to Kousuke and vows to protect him-after all, she's taken him as her property!

    Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 500 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Older Teen (15+)

    Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #2-1ST
    Survival in Another World with My Mistress SC (2022- Seven Seas) A Light Novel 2-1ST


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    Volume 2 - 1st printing.

    Written by Ryuto. Art and cover by Yappen. Translated by Elliot Ryouga. Adapted byHarry Carlin.

    It's official: Sylphy has Kousuke wrapped around her little finger! His beautiful dark elf mistress wants to liberate her kin, and Kousuke's ready to get the job done! Their first order of business is building a giant stone wall around the elven village to keep out any threats. After a hard day's work, Kousuke always finds himself in the arms of a lovely lady or three!

    Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 500 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Older Teen (15+)

    Cover price $14.99.

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    Survival in Another World with My Mistress SC (2022- Seven Seas) A Light Novel 3-1ST


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    Volume 3 - 1st printing.

    Written by Ryuto. Art and cover by Yappen. Translated by Elliot Ryouga. Adapted byHarry Carlin.

    In this story from the creator of Reborn as a Space Mercenary: I Woke Up Piloting the Strongest Starship!, a man uses video game crafting powers to survive a fantasy world-with the help of his beautiful dark elf mistress! (And don't miss the manga adaptation, also from Seven Seas.)

    Kousuke suddenly wakes up alone in a vast forest that clearly isn't anywhere on Earth. Now he has to find some way to eat, drink, and survive! Luckily, Kousuke also has the power to craft using a special video game menu that allows him to harvest resources and build whatever he can imagine. However, every time he goes to sleep, he's attacked by one of the many non-human races of this world, all of whom despise humankind. Enter Sylphy, the beautiful dark elf who lays claim to Kousuke and vows to protect him-after all, she's taken him as her property!

    Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 452 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Older Teen (15+)

    Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #4-1ST
    Survival in Another World with My Mistress SC (2022- Seven Seas) A Light Novel 4-1ST


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    Volume 4 - 1st printing.

    Written by Ryuto. Art and cover by Yappen. Translated by Elliot Ryouga. Adapted byHarry Carlin.

    Kousuke suddenly wakes up alone in a vast forest that clearly isn't anywhere on Earth. Now he has to find some way to eat, drink, and survive! Luckily, Kousuke also has the power to craft using a special video game menu that allows him to harvest resources and build whatever he can imagine. However, every time he goes to sleep, he's attacked by one of the many non-human races of this world, all of whom despise humankind. Enter Sylphy, the beautiful dark elf who lays claim to Kousuke and vows to protect him; after all, she's taken him as her property!

    Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 500 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Older Teen (15+)

    Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #5-1ST
    Survival in Another World with My Mistress SC (2022- Seven Seas) A Light Novel 5-1ST


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    Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Ryuto. Art and cover by Yappen. Translated by Elliot Ryouga. Adapted by Harry Carlin. Kousuke suddenly wakes up alone in a vast forest that clearly isn't anywhere on Earth. Now he has to find some way to eat, drink, and survive! Luckily, Kousuke also has the power to craft using a special video game menu that allows him to harvest resources and build whatever he can imagine. However, every time he goes to sleep, he's attacked by one of the many non-human races of this world, all of whom despise humankind. Enter Sylphy, the beautiful dark elf who lays claim to Kousuke and vows to protect him-after all, she's taken him as her property! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 448 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Older Teen (15+) Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #6-1ST
    Survival in Another World with My Mistress SC (2022- Seven Seas) A Light Novel 6-1ST


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    Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by Ryuto. Art and cover by Yappen. Translated by Elliot Ryouga. Adapted by Harry Carlin. Kousuke suddenly wakes up alone in a vast forest that clearly isn't anywhere on Earth. Now he has to find some way to eat, drink, and survive! Luckily, Kousuke also has the power to craft using a special video game menu that allows him to harvest resources and build whatever he can imagine. However, every time he goes to sleep, he's attacked by one of the many non-human races of this world, all of whom despise humankind. Enter Sylphy, the beautiful dark elf who lays claim to Kousuke and vows to protect him-after all, she's taken him as her property! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 436 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Older Teen (15+) Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Suzuka TPB (2006-2010 Random House Digest) 1-1ST

    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Kouji Seo. When Yamato Akitsuki first glimpses the beautiful track star Suzuka Asahina he experiences the bliss of love at first sight, yet never expects to see her again. However, not only does Akitsuki encounter Asahina again, he finds himself sharing an apartment building with her. Akitsuki has just moved to Tokyo and is the only male living in his aunt's apartment building, which also serves as an indoor bath complex—and he soon discovers living in a complex full of women isn't all that easy. Akitsuki must contend with party girls Megumi and Yuka, handle a mounting pile of chores and property damage, all while trying to not embarrass himself in front of Akitsuki—again. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $13.95.

  • Issue #2-1ST
    Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online SC (2018- Yen On) 5th Squad Jam: Finish A Light Novel 2-1ST


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    Volume 2 - 1st printing.

    Written by Keiichi Sigsawa. Art and cover by Kouhaku Kuroboshi. Translated by Stephen Paul.

    Karen Kohiruimaki receives a cryptic message from a creepy stalker who informs her that on the night of the next Squad Jam, someone will die. Now, LLENN needs to take up arms and cut through her inexplicable anguish to prevent her worst fears from coming true!

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

    Cover price $14.00.

  • Issue #3-1ST
    Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online SC (2018- Yen On) 5th Squad Jam: Finish A Light Novel 3-1ST


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    Volume 3 - 1st printing.

    Written by Keiichi Sigsawa. Art and cover by Kouhaku Kuroboshi.

    "The real-world death of Pitohui." This was the motivator that pushed Llenn into entering the second Squad Jam with her best friend Fukaziroh. Pitohui has the strength of a demon with the mentality to match. On top of that, Llenn isn't the only one hunting her! Will Llenn reach Pitohui in time? Or will one of the 79,408 bullets fired in the second Squad Jam beat P-Chan to the punch?!

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

    Cover price $14.00.

  • Issue #4-1ST
    Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online SC (2018- Yen On) 5th Squad Jam: Finish A Light Novel 4-1ST


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    Volume 4 - 1st printing.

    Written by Keiichi Sigsawa. Art and cover by Kouhaku Kuroboshi.

    Old frenemies become staunch allies as the strongest team in the history of Gun Gale is born! This time, LPFM will enter the third annual Squad Jam and overcome fierce competition to uncover the mysteries of the UNKNOWN area!

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

    Cover price $14.00.

  • Issue #5-1ST
    Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online SC (2018- Yen On) 5th Squad Jam: Finish A Light Novel 5-1ST


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    Volume 5 - 1st printing.

    Written by Keiichi Sigsawa. Art and cover by Kouhaku Kuroboshi. Translated by Stephen Paul.

    As the third Squad Jam begins to wind down, the "special rule" takes effect! "Your former comrades are now your enemies." Team LPFM, one of the favorites to win the competition, has been torn apart, and Pitohui couldn't be more delighted! Not looking forward to her rematch with the trigger-happy Pito, Llenn and her new teammates are escorted to the mysterious UNKNOWN area at the center of the sinking map, surrounded by a thick fog. As bullets of betrayal fly past former allies, the fog finally clears to reveal...a luxury cruise ship?!

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

    Cover price $14.00.

  • Issue #6-1ST
    Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online SC (2018- Yen On) 5th Squad Jam: Finish A Light Novel 6-1ST


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    Volume 6 - 1st printing.

    Written by Keiichi Sigsawa. Art and cover by Kouhaku Kuroboshi. Translated by Stephen Paul.

    A month after the end of the third Squad Jam, a mysterious email is sent to former contestants all across the country. The email contains an invitation to brand-new game, and only the top contenders from the past three Squad Jams are allowed to participate! With objective of capturing bases as opposed to an all-out deathmatch, this new game mode has a completely different feel from Squad Jam. A fitting stage for the long-awaited rematch with SHINC!

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

    Cover price $14.00.

  • Issue #7-1ST
    Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online SC (2018- Yen On) 5th Squad Jam: Finish A Light Novel 7-1ST


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    Volume 7 - 1st printing.

    Written by Reki Kawahara and Keiichi Sigsawa. Art and cover by Kouhaku Kuroboshi. Translated by Stephen Paul.

    During any difficult encounter, whether in game or in real life, it's always good to have an exit strategy. So when Karen Kohiruimaki gets completely blindsided by a rogue marriage proposal, she's able to respond with a smooth "P-Chan is more my type..." But when a handsome man appears before Llenn during her strategy meeting for the 4th Squad Jam, she gets a sinking feeling that this is one battle she'll have to face head on!

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

    Cover price $15.00.

  • Issue #8-1ST
    Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online SC (2018- Yen On) 5th Squad Jam: Finish A Light Novel 8-1ST


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    Volume 8 - 1st printing.

    Written by Reki Kawahara and Keiichi Sigsawa. Art and cover by Kouhaku Kuroboshi. Translated by Stephen Paul.

    Llenn's stuck between a rock and a hard place! With a pesky marriage proposal on one side and her long-awaited rematch with SHINC on the other, the stakes are higher than ever in this fourth Squad Jam! The battle for first place--and Llenn's heart--continues!

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

    Cover price $15.00.

  • Issue #9-1ST
    Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online SC (2018- Yen On) 5th Squad Jam: Finish A Light Novel 9-1ST


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    Volume 9 - 1st printing.

    Written by Reki Kawahara and Keiichi Sigsawa. Art and cover by Kouhaku Kuroboshi. Translated by Stephen Paul.

    Sparks fly as the fourth Squad Jam barrels towards its pulse-pounding conclusion. But are they the sparks of romance or high-grade explosives? With a marriage on the line, Fire is determined to win by any means necessary, and manages to win SHINC's assistance in overthrowing LPFM. Meanwhile, Llenn's team finally meets up with Boss's crew, but Fire's squad is there and ready to rumble as well! Who will emerge the victor?!

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

    Cover price $15.00.

  • Issue #10-1ST
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    Volume 10 - 1st printing.

    Written by Reki Kawahara and Keiichi Sigsawa. Art and cover by Kouhaku Kuroboshi. Translated by Stephen Paul.

    The moment Kirito, Asuno, and Alice were dragged into the mysterious VRMMO "Unital Ring," Shinon was also thrust into the online world. After numerous setbacks, she finds herself without friends or equipment, and only a few "Thirst Points" left to her name. Backed against a wall, she'll need to defeat a terrifying boss monster to survive.

    Meanwhile, Kirito's group splits in order to both search for Shinon and defend their home, unaware that a mysterious assailant lies in wait...

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

    Cover price $15.00.

  • Issue #11-1ST
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    Volume 11 - 1st printing.

    Written by Reki Kawahara and Keiichi Sigsawa. Art and cover by Kouhaku Kuroboshi. Translated by Stephen Paul.

    After clearing the Five Ordeals, LPFM and SHINC scarcely have a moment to rest before the 5th Squad Jam is announced. And this time around, there's a new rule that's sure to disorient the participants: Players can swap gear with any of their teammates during the match.

    Naturally, Llenn and her squad resolve to take on the challenge and quickly get to strategizing. But soon they catch wind of an additional stipulation that will stack the odds against them: Whoever takes out Llenn in the tournament will receive a bounty of one hundred million credits!

    Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 272 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

    Cover price $15.00.

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    Volume 12 - 1st printing. Written by Reki Kawahara and Keiichi Sigsawa. Art and cover by Kouhaku Kuroboshi. Translated by Stephen Paul. The Fifth Squad Jam is underway, and Llenn already has a bounty on her head! But this time, the target on her back is sanctioned by the very rules of the tournament! If she wants to have any hope of victory, she's going to need some allies. But with a one-hundred-million credit reward boosting the chances of betrayal to dizzying heights, she'll have to be extra careful with who she chooses to trust... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $15.00.

  • Issue #13-1ST
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    Volume 13 - 1st printing. Written by Reki Kawahara and Keiichi Sigsawa. Art and cover by Kouhaku Kuroboshi. Translated by Stephen Paul. It's the fifth squad jam and Llen's valued at one hundred million credits. Thrown out into the fog, she's persisted in looking for other participants and finally managed to team up with someone. However, one hour after the start, the outside field starts to crumble until all that's left is a three-kilometer castle. Llen and friends just barely escape the crumble but Pitohui (?) dies from Shirley's(?) exploding ball. The end is nearing, but there's a newly added special rule.?? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $15.00.

  • Issue #1-MUG
    Sword Art Online Mug (2023) 1-MUG


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    Share a morning cup of coffee with one of anime's most formidable power couples. The Lightning Flash and The Black Swordsman are here to help you get your day started with a much needed boost to your stamina skill. This mug from the anime experts at ABYstyle features Asuna and Kirito and will have Sword Art Online fans feeling ready to face off against an army of enemies, or a long morning of meetings! 11 ounce mug. NOTE: Due to nature of this packaging, selling grade refers to the mug only.

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    Sword Art Online SC (2014- Yen On) A Light Novel 3-1ST

    Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Fairy Dance: Part 1 of 2!"

    Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

    Kirito has escaped Sword Art Online, the forbidden VRMMORPG of death, and returned to reality. He heads off to find his game partner and lover, Asuna Yuuki. But Asuna never made it back from the nightmare. Lost and desperate, Kirito's only clue to her virtual whereabouts is a mysterious screenshot of Asuna as a fairy trapped in a giant birdcage. His conclusion: She must be trapped within the new, high-powered VRMMORPG, ALfheim Online. Now Kirito must plunge into the world of ALO, where players are fairies who fly gracefully through the air!

    Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

    Cover price $13.00.

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    Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Mother's Rosary!"

    Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

    Kirito and Sinon's battle with Death Gun is over, but mere weeks later, something strange is afoot in the next-generation VRMMO ALfheim Online. A new dualist with a custom sword skill is defeating all comers, including Kirito! But when Asuna goes to face this dualist, she receives something she never expected: An invitation to an exclusive guild! But what is their aim? The "Mother's Rosario" arc begins!

    Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

    Cover price $14.00.

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    Sword Art Online SC (2014- Yen On) A Light Novel 8-1ST

    Volume 8 - 1st printing. "Early and Late!"

    Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

    The saga of Sword Art Online continues with three side stories set during the Aincrad and Alfheim eras. The game of death took its toll on every player in a different way--when one turns up dead on the fifty-seventh floor, the game's afoot, and it's up to Asuna and Kirito to crack the case. There's also the story of how Kirito got his Excalibur sword in Alfheim (with a little help from his friends). And when the game of death first began, Kirito learned a difficult lesson - one he would never forget!

    Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

    Cover price $14.00.

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    Volume 11 - 1st printing. "Alicization Running: Part 2!"

    Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

    It's been two years since Kirito entered another mysterious fantasy world and met the boy named Eugeo. At the Northern Centoria Master Swordsmanship Academy, the two of them have advanced to become upper rank trainee swordsmen. Now they spend their days training, aiming to one day earn the rank of Integrity Knight, the greatest peacekeepers in the human world. Soon, appropriate for their new ranks, both Kirito and Eugeo are assigned apprentices and they all deepen their bonds while perfecting their bodies and minds. But suddenly, an evil rears its head and threatens their peaceful lives. Eugeo tries to draw his sword to fight but he finds himself helpless as a message appears in words he can't read. They say--SYSTEM ALERT.

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

    Cover price $14.00.

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    Volume 12 - 1st printing. "Alicization Rising: Part 3!"

    Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

    The runaway best-selling fantasy light novel franchise that topped the charts in 2012! Eugeo has finally met Alice again, but she's no longer the same girl he once knew, now calling herself an Integrity Knight. Even worse, the reason for Alice's unexpected return is to capture Kirito and Eugeo! .

    Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

    Cover price $14.00.

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    Volume 15 - 1st printing. "Alicization Invading!"

    Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

    Adminstrator's defeat has come at a heavy cost: The death of Eugeo as well as the mental decline of Kirito. Six months after the epic battle, Kirito spends his days in the Underworld wheelchair-bound; bereft of emotion or a will to live. Although Alice and Bercouli do what they can to help him, it isn't long before the armies of the dark territory start to move in earnest.

    Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

    Cover price $14.00.

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    Volume 16 - 1st printing. "Alicization Exploding!"

    Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

    Fifty-thousand troops led by Gabriel Miller, aka Emperor Vecta prepare to invade the human lands defended by Bercouli and his army of five thousand. Kirito, still out of commission, is left in the care of Ronie and Tiese. Chancellor of the dark mages guild Dee Eye Ell also threatens to vanquish the army by launching a large-scale magical attack of her own. And in the midst of chaos, the one who appears to turn the tide of battle is none other than...Asuna?!

    Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

    Cover price $14.00.

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    Volume 17 - 1st printing. "Alicization Awakening!"

    Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

    The Priestess of Light, Alice. If we sacrifice all members of the army of darkness, she will be within our grasp...

    It is the second day of the final stress test. The army of darkness, driven to desperation by the coordinated onslaught at the hands of the Integrity Knights, has begun to retaliate with incredibly reckless tactics. Critter, who had been observing the events of the Underworld from the outside, has successfully created a gateway for the masses under the guise of an invitation for "A limited-time beta test for a new VRMMO in production." This digital invite has bolstered the forces of the army of darkness by over fifty thousand people.

    Asuna, unable to compete with such a level reinforcement, begins to sink into depair. But all is not lost! Two new deities of the Underworld will descend to lend their aid: The Blazing White Solus and the Earthmother Terraria. And the ones in possession of these super-accounts are none other than Sinon and Leafa!

    Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

    Cover price $14.00.

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    Volume 18 - 1st printing. "Alicization Lasting!"

    Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

    The second day of the Final Stress Test rages on. Having defeated Sinon and Leafa--even with the added might of their godly super-accounts--Gabriel drives Alice into a corner.

    Meanwhile, in another corner of the battlefield, Asuna is pushed to her limits as she defends Kirito from the army of Darkness. But just when all seems lost, a voice cries out in Kirito's heart, urging him back into the world. Grabbing hold of that light in the darkness, the black swordsman awakens...

    Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

    Cover price $14.00.

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    Volume 19 - 1st printing. "Moon Cradle: Part 1 of 2!"

    Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

    After three-hundred years of turmoil, a new era begins for the Underworld. A lost child of Vecta, who seemed to appear out of nowhere, has defeated the Dark God and cemented peace for all the realm. But at the heart of human lands, atop Central Cathedral, Ronie Arabel, newly promoted to Integrity Knight apprentice, receives foreboding words from Kirito.

    "War will come again."

    Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

    Cover price $14.00.

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    Volume 20 - 1st printing. "Moon Cradle: Part 2 of 2!"

    Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

    The Taboo Index and the Law of Power have both been breached by a single murder. The shadowy culprit's intentions are clear as day: the human realm and the dark territory must go to war again. With the help of Iskahn, commander of the Dark Army, Kirito seeks to bring the criminal to justice. But as they conduct an investigation with Asuna's help, disaster strikes again! Ronie and Tiese have been poisoned!

    Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

    Cover price $14.00.