Mai comic books issue 1

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1st printing. Collects Giant Robot Warrior Maintenance Crew (2014) #1-3. Written by Nate Hill. Art and cover by Mervyn McKoy. Erica Pratch always wanted to pilot a giant robot, but when she received her rejection notice she opted for the next best thing - working inside of one as part of the maintenance crew. Now along with an eclectic crew of mechanics and misfits she saves the galaxy every day by making sure that, despite the efforts of the inept pilots and an infestation of space parasites, Herotron makes it home from every mission in one piece. This trade paperback collects the entire hit mini-series plus extra material. Softcover, 80 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart GD 2.0 $175.00 View scans 2" Cumulative spine split. Water damage. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by Bud Plant

Cover by Jack Kirby and John Prentice. Stories and art by Jack Kirby and Mort Meskin. Romance comics from Mainline, the publisher founded by romance pioneers Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, creators of Captain America. Rookie baseball player Warren and Patty, daughter of the team's owner, begin a tempestuous romance, in an issue-length story. Five years after Kay marries Ben, Jeff is still trying to convince her that he's the one. The First Pang of Love; Falling Star; Wendy Lane's Romance Clinic; The Challenge; After The Honey-Moon; The Wedding Dress; Marriage or a Love Affair. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Story and Art by Rumiko Takahashi. After his return to Maison Ikkoku, Yusaku falls ill. With the constant stream of caring neighbors in and out of his room, there's hardly any chance for recovery! Eventually, life returns to normal...but then it starts to look as though Yusaku may not reach his third Christmas at Maison Ikkoku after all! 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Known for his work in Marvel and DC comics as well as storyboarding major motion pictures like Spider-Man 2 and Van Helsing, Jerry Bingham captures the essence of a world inhabited by beautiful warrior-woman. This set includes six beautifully inked 11" x 14" pieces depicting visions of breathtaking fantasy. B&W.

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(W) Todd Dezago (P/I) Crisse (C) Paul Mounts/Bongotone The first of the TALES Of TELLOS recounts the story of Pirate Queen, SERRA, and her first journey as a young girl aboard the Sheva Nova. Featuring the American debut of French artistic sensation, CRISSE!! Reknowned for his work on such titles as Kookaburra and Atalante, CRISSE lends his lively and whimsical style to this Tale of adventure on the High Seas! TALES Of TELLOS is a bi-monthly comic featuring solo stories both past and present of TELLOS colorful cast--with clues and events which lead directly into the next story arc by creators Mike Wieringo and Todd Dezago, TELLOS: SECOND COMING! FC, 32pg Cover price $5.95.

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Written by J. Torres. Art and Cover by J. Bone. More adventure! More excitement! More double-dog dares! Alison Dare is back, along with pals Wendy and Dot, and this time adventure is literally right in her backyard! There's something a bit off about the nuns who run Alison's school. Sure, they seem normal most of the time, but what's up with those late night trips to the garden? The girls are determined to find out what they're hiding. Just what secrets lay buried deep beneath St. Joan's Academy? Find out when J. Torres, fan-favorite writer of Sidekicks and Copybook Tales, reunites with Jingle Belle: The Mighty Elves artist J. Bone for this new two-issue adventure inside The Heart of the Maiden! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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1st printing. Written by J. Torres. Art J. Bone. Alison Dare: Indiana Jones meets Lara Croft in fabulous, graphic adventures.Alison Dare is not your typical twelve-year-old. She's the daughter of an archaeologist/adventurer and the masked hero known as the Blue Scarab. To top it off, she's also the niece of an international super-spy; it's no surprise that a craving for danger is in her blood! Unfortunately, her parents have locked her away at the prestigious St. Joan's Academy for Girls, hoping that this would lead to a more "normal" life for their daughter. But despite all the strict rules at the school, Alison and her best pals - Wendy and Dot - somehow manage to find themselves involved in adventures that rival those of Alison's globetrotting, planet-saving relatives. Whether it's magic genies, super-powered bank robbers, or a dastardly baron bent on world domination, Alison Dare delivers the best thrills since Indiana Jones and more action than Lara Croft! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 104 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.95.

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1st printing. Story and art by Ian Smith. Jef's normal. Good grades. Has a job. Unpopular with the ladies. Also, his closet is a portal to another universe, replete with gruesome monsters and Dream Maiden Megan. Which isn't normal at all! For Jef, it has the makings a dream come true. And the trappings of a complete nightmare. Dream Maiden Megan is an all-ages story from the creators of Emily and the Intergalactic Lemonade Stand. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 94 pages, PC/PB&W. All Ages Cover price $8.95.

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1st printing. Story and art by Robin Ha. An epic new graphic novel fantasy-a queer, feminist reimagining of a legend from Korean mythology. Kai Song dreams of being a warrior. She wants to follow in the footsteps of her beloved father, the commander of the Royal Legion. But while her father believes in Kai and trains her in martial arts, their society isn't ready for a girl warrior. Still, Kai is determined. But she is plagued by rumors that she is the granddaughter of Gumiho, the infamous nine-tailed fox demon who was killed by her father years before. Everything comes crashing down the day Kai learns the deadly secret about her mother's past. Now she must come to terms with the truth about her identity and take her destiny into her own hands. As Kai desperately searches for a way to escape her fate, she comes to find compassion, and even love, in the most unexpected places. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, full color. Cover price $26.99.

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One-Shot, though stated as a second issue. 1990. Written and illustrated by Jeff Pert and Thomas Wilson. George Bush Sr. parody comic. 7" x 10.75". 32 pages. Black and white. Cover price $2.50.

Japanese Art Book. Cover and Art by Sirokumashake. Japanese Language.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Atekichi. Art and cover by Keiko. Character Design by Yukiko. Translated by Cerridwyn Graffham. See how one maid cleans up her own destiny in this brand-new isekai manga-based on the light novel, also from Seven Seas! Meet Melody, a Japanese maid fanatic reincarnated into a new world where she lives out her dream as an all-purpose maid. From brewing luxury tea out of cheap leaves to transforming a run-down mansion into pristine perfection, she's got it all covered! But here's the twist: Melody has no idea she's in an otome game, destined to be the heroine with near-invincible powers. All she cares about is becoming the best maid in the world! Can Melody uncover the truth behind her incredible abilities while staying true to her maidly passion? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Atekichi. Art and cover by Yukiko. Translated by Matthew Jackson. Adapted by Michelle McGuinness. "I will become the world's most wonderful maid!" With her skirt fluttering in black and white, the girl shouted. Her name is Melody. A reincarnated former Japanese girl, she now pursues her dream in her new life, working as an all-purpose maid for a poor count's family in the kingdom of Théolas. When she makes it, even cheap tea turns into a luxury brew, and a dilapidated mansion is quickly restored to new! Cleaning, serving, hunting, DIY-leave it all to her and her powerful magic. Unbeknownst to Melody, this world is actually an otome game, and she is the most powerful and invincible heroine, the saint! Yet, she remains oblivious to this fact. Romance with handsome men? Attacks by the Demon Lord? Work comes first! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 388 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $15.99.

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Wakame Konbu. Translated by Christine Dashiell.

I hired a maid who has something about her I just can't put my finger on. Sure, she looks great and is a fabulous cook, but something about her's not quite right. What have I gotten myself into!?

Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. Older Teen (15+)

Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Josh Elder. Art and cove by Erich Owen. Meet Timmy McAllister a normal kid who lives in the 100% pure vanilla town of Cherry Creek, Indiana (pop. 23,745) where everyone and everything is . . . normal. Normal, until the day Timmy orders his very own ninja! As a little kid, who needs imaginary friends or even man's best friend, when you can have your very own Ninja? Timmy, and the town of Cherry Creek may never be the same . . . Will appeal to fans of SGT. Frog and Samurai Champloo. Mail Order Ninja was the Grand Prize Winning Entry in TOKYOPOP's Rising Stars of Manga #5. Creators Josh Elder and Erich Owen made a very successful appearance at Wizard World Chicago 2005. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi.

Yusaku Godai didn't get accepted into college on the first try, so he's studying to retake the entrance exams. But living in a dilapidated building full of eccentric and noisy tenants is making it hard for him to achieve his goals. Now that a beautiful woman has moved in to become the new resident manager, Godai is driven to distraction!

Softcover, 6-in. x 7 1/2-in., 344 pages, B&W.

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

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1st printing. Story and art by Tove Jansson. A housekeeping and mother-craft expert named Mrs. Fillyjonk moves in next door to the Moomins. Seeing the state of the Moomin house, she takes action, shaming them into hiring a maid. When Misabel the maid arrives, it's immediately clear she needs a little cheering up, and since Mrs. Fillyjonk has mysteriously disappeared, the Moomins set about teaching her how to enjoy life. Life lessons and poignant reminders of the importance of simple pleasures abound in this classic tale from Tove Jansson. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 8 1/2-in. x 6-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

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1st printing. By Vance Bessey. Softcover, 8-in. x 9-in., 80 pages, B&W.

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1st Grosset & Dunlap printing. Includes Dust Jacket. Written by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Dust jacket by P. J. Monahan. Frontispiece and illustrations by J. Allen St. John. Hardcover with dust jacket. 5" x 7-1/2", 256 pages, text. Cover price $1.00.

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1st Grosset & Dunlap printing. Includes Dust Jacket. Written by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Dust jacket by P. J. Monahan. Frontispiece and illustrations by J. Allen St. John. Hardcover without dust jacket. 5" x 7-1/2", 256 pages, text. Cover price $1.00.

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1st printing. Written by Mike Raicht and Brian Smith. Art and cover by Brian Smith. Rudy-a determined frog-hopes to overcome the odds and land his dream job delivering mail to the other animals on Popomoko Island! Rudy always hops forward, no matter what obstacle seems to be in the way of his dreams! Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.