The Dark comic books issue 7

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Center of the World!"

Written by Kazuo Koike. Art and cover by Goseki Kojima.

Warning! Reading this series might not only entertain you in many ways, but it might be somewhat educational as well!

Let's start with ninja skills, samurai period drama, and sexy teens. Yes, we have them all in one informative, semi-historical series from the famed creators of Lone Wolf and Cub, Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima.

It's the story of to-be shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa, in his late teens, battling and politicking his way to the leadership of Edo-era Japan. To do so, he must survive assasination attempts, political sabotage, bloody battlefields, and a ferocious wife. And he does this with the help of his friend and vassal, the unstoppable ninja Hattori Hanzo. Heard these names before? That's because they're a revered part of Japan's (sometimes secret) past!

Softcover, 4-in. x 6-in., 304 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS

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

Cover price $9.95.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Park Joong-Ki. Translated by the mother/son team of Anna Kirk and Derek Kirk Kim. The corrupt forces of the Kugai Empire have sworn to destroy all shaman warriors, the mystical, animalistic killing machines who once led their armies. With her hereditary powers still untapped, Yaki holds her own, and her sword-fighting and stealthy assassin skills help her carve a bloody path to the heartless general who ordered the death of her father-the great shaman leader Yarong. Picking up right where our last volume's cliffhanger left us, Batu's showdown with Yuda-the Death Lord who defeated Yarong-reaches its explosive conclusion, and Nejo claws his way from the grave to a dangerous desert town in his search for Yaki. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Hell and Back!" Collects Sin City: Hell and Back (1999) #1-9.

Story and art by Frank Miller.

Experience the biggest, baddest yarn the signature noir series has to offer.

This edition does include the cover and pinup galleries from previous editions, featuring art from Eduardo Barreto, Brian Bolland, Geof Darrow, Gary Gianni, Paul Grist, R. C. Harvey, Russ Heath, Gil Kane, Jason Pearson, and Matt Wagner.

o Deluxe edition is a slipcased hardcover that includes a portfolio with an exclusive print!

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 328 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $100.00.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Darklighter!"

Written by Paul Chadwick. Art by Douglas Wheatley. Cover by Killian Plunkett.

This is the story of Biggs Darklighter-boyhood friend of Luke Skywalker, Imperial pilot, and hero of the Rebellion.

Follow Biggs from his departure from Tatooine to attend the Imperial Academy, to his decision to lead a mutiny against the Empire and join the Rebellion, and finally, to his brave sacrifice during the attack on the Death Star.

Each month, the Star Wars 30th Anniversary Collection series will bring readers a limited-edition hardcover.

Hardcover, 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.95.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "A Spark Remains!" Collects Star Wars: Dark Times - A Spark Remains (2013) #1-5. Written by Randy Stradley. Art by Gabriel Guzman. Cover by Doug Wheatley and Garry Henderson. Together with their old friend Dass Jennir and a new Jedi acquaintance, the crew of the Uhumele is plotting to take down the Galactic Emperor's second in command, Darth Vader! For this foolproof plan, they'll be offering something the Dark Lord won't be able to resist: Jedi. Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

Note: For Volume 3 see Star Wars Vector TPB (2009) Vol. 1. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Collects Tarzan (1948-1972 Dell/Gold Key) #33-38. Written by Gaylord DuBois. Art by Jesse Marsh. Join Tarzan, Jane, Boy, and their animal companions as they encounter new friends, old enemies, and undiscovered lands in the wilds of Africa. In addition to stories featuring favorite recurring characters-such as the oddball scientist Dr. MacWhirtle, the lion-taming people of Cathne, cruel Queen La, and the Waziri warriors-Tarzan meets a group of Texan cowboys out to rope lions, a filmmaker documenting African wildlife, and the marsh-dwelling people of Lutor in this volume. Always a help to his friends, whether they're beast or human, Tarzan faithfully thwarts the plans of slavers, cannibals, and poachers who would do them harm! And, introducing Goliath-the colossal lion Tarzan raises to protect the settlers of New Cathne-for the first time. Hardcover, 224 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing.

Written by Saki Hasemi. Art and cover by Kentaro Yabuki.

In this sequel series to To Love Ru, Princess Lala's younger sister Momo begins her own marital machinations to ensnare poor Rito. But to make her plan a reality, he has to become king of their interstellar empire, which would allow him to marry as many women as he wants!

As Rito's heart continues to waver between Lala and his first crush, Haruna, Momo finds herself unable to deny the feelings she has for the hapless earthling high schooler. Could a human alien harem be the solution to all their problems?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 236 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

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

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Happy Days!" Story and art by YASUHIRO NIGHTOW. Unlike the subtitle of this new installment of Trigun Maximum, our hero, Vash the Stampede isn't exactly experiencing the happiest of days. Rather, his struggle with his brother-in-destruction, Knives, is escalating to extreme heights. But wait, before we get to the frantic action, creator Yasuhiro Nightow would like readers to know about these boys' mysterious pasts, and uses almost half of this issue presenting the lives of the two supermen before they fell to the dusty planet. This volume of Trigun Maximum promises not only past history, but future frenzy. For instance, you'll soon discover that not only is Vash not the only one of his kind, but neither is Wolfwood. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Written by Neil Gibson. Art by Atula Siriwardane, Jake Elphick, Jan Wijngaard, Jim Terry, Marc Olivent, Monika Laprus-Wierzejska, Phil Buckenham, Seb Antoniou, and Silvano Beltramo. Cover by Jan Wijngaard. Back Cover by Silvano Beltramo. Season 2 of the best-selling series kicks off with an audacious prison break. The characters that went to jail in season 1 are all in the same prison, and when the breakout happens, no one knows who is behind it. For those new to the series, this is a perfect jumping on point because this is where the main overall story starts. For long time readers of the series, welcome back. Softcover, 196 pages, B&W. Cover price $22.99.

Limited Signed 1st Edition - Volume 7 - 1st printing. Collects Usagi Yojimbo (1996-2012 3rd Series) #117-138 and the Free Comic Book Day 2009 story "One Dark and Stormy Night."

Story and art by Stan Sakai.

This seventh volume includes "Traitors of the Earth," in which Usagi faces the undead, "A Town Called Hell," wherein Usagi is caught between two competing gang lords, "Those Who Tread on the Scorpion's Tail," which pits Usagi against the notorious Red Scorpions, and more!

Hardcover, 624 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: Limited to 1,500 copies.

NOTE: "One of the longest running series in comics, the quality of the narrative still remains undeniably high." - Paste Magazine

Cover price $79.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Collects Usagi Yojimbo (1996-2012 3rd Series) #117-138 and the Free Comic Book Day 2009 story "One Dark and Stormy Night."

Story and art by Stan Sakai.

This seventh volume includes "Traitors of the Earth," in which Usagi faces the undead, "A Town Called Hell," wherein Usagi is caught between two competing gang lords, "Those Who Tread on the Scorpion's Tail," which pits Usagi against the notorious Red Scorpions, and more!

Softcover, 624 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $24.99.