The Light comic books issue 4

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Fairy Dance: Part 2 of 2!"

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

Kirito plunges into a suspicious new VRMMORPG called ALfheim Online to rescue Asuna, who never returned from Sword Art Online. ALO offers many features to entertain players in the wake of SAO: ultra high-end graphics, action-heavy gameplay, and a choice of fairy races, complete with a next-generation flight engine. Playing as a Spriggan, Kirito heads for the location of Asuna's prison - the top of the World Tree, the final destination of every player in the game! Along the way, Kirito nearly falls to a plot hatched by the enemy Salamanders, just barely surviving the ordeal with the help of a Sylph named Leafa and his Navigation Pixie, Yui. But just as Kirito and Leafa make it to the foot of the World Tree, the end of their quest in sight, both Kirito and Leafa each realize the other has a very big secret!

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

Cover price $13.00.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Jougi Shiraishi. Art and cover by Azure. Translated by Nicole Wilder. It's a wonder one witch can see so many fantastic places, yet never settle down. Then again, when your average encounter can include poisonous apples, meeting a spy, a rendezvous with a flying dragon, finding a sunken city, exploring an ice town, and more...you might find yourself reluctant to stay in one place, too. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 248 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $15.00.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Ryo Shirakome. Art and cover by Takaya-ki.

Seventeen-year-old Hajime Nagumo is your average, everyday otaku. However, his simple life of pulling all-nighters and sleeping in school is suddenly turned upside down when he, along with the rest of his class, is summoned to a fantasy world! They're treated like heroes and tasked with the duty of saving the human race from utter extinction. But what should have been any otaku's paradise quickly turns into Hajime's nightmare. While the rest of his class are blessed with godlike powers, Hajime's job, Synergist, only has a single transmutation skill. Ridiculed and bullied by his classmates for being weak, he soon finds himself in despair. Will he be able to survive in this dangerous world of monsters and demons with only a glorified blacksmith's level of strength?

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 380 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Mature Readers

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Tang Jiu Qing. Art and cover by St. Translated by XiA, Jia, and amixy. Adapted by Dara. OPENING GAMBIT. Having successfully foiled the bandit attack on the city of Cizhou in Zhongbo, Xiao Chiye sets off in pursuit of their leader, attempting to cut him off before he returns to his lair. At the same time, having gained control of Cizhou, Shen Zechuan sets his sights on the neighboring prefecture of Chazhou in hopes of brokering a trade agreement. But Chazhou is a lawless place, ruled by a ruthless bandit chief who has long neglected the starving populace. If Shen Zechuan wishes to make his mark here, he must rely not on any army, but his own cunning. As Shen Zechuan fights for a foothold in Zhongbo, a new power is rising in the capital of Qudu. Those with ambition eye the throne from all sides. The board is set for a game of wits that will decide the fate of the nation—and Shen Zechuan is playing to win. Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 430 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Mature Readers Cover price $19.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Isshiki Ichika. Art and cover by Fame . Translated by Hengtee. Adapted by Veles Svitlychny. Fate Graphite has never tasted real power. Born with the magical skill Gluttony, he has been shunned and looked down upon his entire life, and constantly hungers in a way that can't be satiated. One day, while working as a gatekeeper for a noble family and fighting a trespassing thief, he discovers Gluttony's true power: when he kills someone, he devours their skills and feeds his gnawing hunger at last. In that grisly realization, Fate is awakened to his true potential. How many lives will he feed on to satisfy this hunger, and is the world ready for the terrifying warrior he'll become? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 320 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $14.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Ryohgo Narita. Art and cover by Suzuhito Yasuda.

"Do you enjoy being the Black Rider who's been spotted all over Ikebukuro over the past few years now? Why is it that you're riding such a dangerous bike all over the place? Are you aware that you're violating the law?!"

Ikebukuro, Tokyo. A place full of fires waiting to be lit and plenty of people ready to light a match: Twins who are the perfect opposite of each other. An idol who's nothing like her older brother. A girl with a crush on her senior in the Dollars. And a headless rider with a bounty on her...uh, head. Keeping the peace is probably not gonna happen.

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

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Toru Toba. Art and cover by fal maro. Translated by Jessica Lange.

To decide the successor of the throne, the three children of the imperial family must meet to talk through their options. Imperial Princess Lowellmina personally invites Prince Wein to join them in the city, which he successfully declines with dramatic flair. That's too bad, because now he has to deal with a whole new problem: His sister, Falanya, going in his stead! Worried sick, Wein sends Ninym after her, but nothing will soothe his anxious soul...other than going to the Empire himself!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 years and up

Cover price $15.00.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Nine School Competition Arc: Part 2 of 2!"

Written by Tsutomu Satou. Art and cover by Kana Ishida. Translated by Paul Starr.

One of the centerpieces of the Nine School Competition, the Rookie Games. With only first years being allowed to take part in these matches, First High School's top student, Shiba Miyuki steps on the stage to display a beautiful, elegant performance. Though only supposed to be an irregular, a second-rate student, Tatsuya's skills in adjusting the team's CADs give them a strong advantage over the other schools. But as everything goes smoothly, an accident occurs that forces Tatsuya to take center stage where he'll have to face the first year known as the Crimson Prince, a first year ace from Third High School, Masaki Ichijou!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., 336 pages, PC/PB&W. 13 and Up

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. "Nine School Competition Arc: Part 2 of 2!"

Written by Tsutomu Satou. Art and cover by Kana Ishida. Translated by Paul Starr.

One of the centerpieces of the Nine School Competition, the Rookie Games. With only first years being allowed to take part in these matches, First High School's top student, Shiba Miyuki steps on the stage to display a beautiful, elegant performance. Though only supposed to be an irregular, a second-rate student, Tatsuya's skills in adjusting the team's CADs give them a strong advantage over the other schools. But as everything goes smoothly, an accident occurs that forces Tatsuya to take center stage where he'll have to face the first year known as the Crimson Prince, a first year ace from Third High School, Masaki Ichijou!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., 336 pages, PC/PB&W. 13 and Up

Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Fine $8.30

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Fujino Omori. Art and cover by Suzuhito Yasuda. Translated by Dale DeLucia.

Following his defeat of the Minotaur, Bell has reached Level Two - and is the new record holder for the fastest to do so. Suddenly everyone in Orario wants to form a party with him and go adventuring! But with sudden popularity comes many a complication. How will Bell and Hestia know whom to trust? The Familia myth - written by the goddess and lived by the boy - continues!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 260 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter illustrations). Ages 13 & Up

Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Very Fine $7.99

Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings.

Written by Fujino Omori. Art and cover by Suzuhito Yasuda. Translated by Dale DeLucia.

Following his defeat of the Minotaur, Bell has reached Level Two - and is the new record holder for the fastest to do so. Suddenly everyone in Orario wants to form a party with him and go adventuring! But with sudden popularity comes many a complication. How will Bell and Hestia know whom to trust? The Familia myth - written by the goddess and lived by the boy - continues!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 260 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter illustrations). Ages 13 & Up

Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

Written by Meredith Finch. Art and Cover by Renae De Liz and Ray Dillon. With her lake, the source of her happiness and vitality, drying up, the Princess appears doomed to death. 'Only the body of a living man, given of his own free will, can staunch the flow...' But who will make such a sacrifice? 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by C Mantis. Art and cover by Karla Diaz. Matt, his arctic fox Aster, and the powerful blood mage Liz continue their adventures together. But while slashing his way through the dangers of increasingly more dangerous rifts, Matt must battle with the nature of his own unique powers. As war looms on the horizon, the deepest secrets between the three will finally be exposed. Their journey will take them to the horizon and beyond, if they have the courage to break through to the next level on the Path of Ascension. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 256 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $14.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Kurokata. Art and cover by KeG. Translated by Hengtee Lim. Usato and his friends have earned the respect of the leaders of the Wizardry City of Luqvist, who agree to help the Llinger Kingdom stand against the Demon Lord's forces. Usato then parts with Suzune and Kazuki, and together with Amako, Blurin, and their guard Aruku, he sets off for their next destination-Samariarl. On the way, however, Usato hears a young girl's cry for help, and finds her surrounded by zombies. He takes it upon himself to rid the gir's village of the necromancer that terrorizes it, but he's about to find out that there is much more to the village than meets the eye! Softcover, 296 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $14.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Tohru Kai. Art and cover by Yuna Kagesaki. Translated by Andrew Cunningham. Kenta Usui, Karin's classmate, has remained just friends with Karin despite a strange attraction between them. So why is he so jealous when Karin meets Hidemi, a young teacher who rescues her and then is concerned for her younger sister Anju? While Karin struggles with the meaning of her newfound "friendship," Kenta fights his feelings of jealousy-and Anju and Karin's father Henry only makes matters worse! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Yuu Kamiya and Tsubaki Himana. Art and cover by Shino.

The Earth has died, but the entire planet has been reconstructed using gears and clockwork. One thousand years later, a mysterious black box crashes into the house of a high school gearhead named Naoto Miura, a machine otaku who is obsessed with tinkering. The box contains the broken body of an automaton girl. When Naoto repairs the automaton and she becomes his clockwork companion, Naoto's world will never be the same again.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 320 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Kakeru Kobashiri. Art by Takashi Iwasaki. Original Designs of Select Characters by Yoshinori Shizuma. Translated by Alexandra McCullough-Garcia. This sequel to the popular Grimoire of Zero series introduces new settings and protagonists, while retaining the thrilling action, detailed worldbuilding, and emotional resonance of its predecessor. Saybil is a magic student with no memories of his life before he met a mysterious silver-haired woman in an alley. Now he travels with his teacher, Loux, another student named Holt, and the beastfallen Kudo for "special training"... but this field trip may not be as routine as it seems! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 278 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Rated T (13+) Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Yuu Shimizu. Art and cover by Asagi Tosaka. Translated by Roman Lampart. Leonis continues his efforts to rebuild the Dark Lords' Armies to keep his promise to Roselia, the Goddess of Rebellion. In the midst of this, he and the girls of the eighteenth platoon are busy preparing a cosplay café for the large-scale school festival welcoming the Sixth Assault Garden. But while the festivities heat up, a Dark Lord buried in ice for countless years is about to be exhumed! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 170 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 16 and up. Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Keisuke Makino. Art and cover by KAREI. Translated by Hengtee Lim. Adapted by Rebecca Schneidereit. A fierce space race between two global superpowers gives rise to the Nosferatu Project, a top-secret plan to train up some unusual cosmonauts-vampires! When Lev Leps, a human soldier, is ordered to supervise vampire test subject Irina Luminesk, the unlikely pair bonds over their shared dream of reaching the stars. Together, can the human and vampire duo rise above the chaos and corruption down on Earth and blast off into the final frontier? Softcover, 6-in. x 7-in., 294 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen (13+) Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "A Place Between!" Story and art by Tim Probert. In Lightfall: A Place Between, our heroes arrive at long last to the island nation of Pellidyr and face a devastating loss, and—for one of our heroes—an impossible decision. After surviving a shipwreck on the Fuerre Sea, Cad washes ashore on the outer banks of Pellidyr only to discover that Lorgon, a water spirit and ally in the fight against the Mire, has died. Instead he meets Mirko, the spirit of Death and Knowledge, and together they travel to Mirkos realm, A Place Between. While there, Cad works to uncover the reason Lorgon summoned them to Pellidyr in the first place. Meanwhile, Bea and the rest of the fellowship land upon the shores of the capital city. Pellidyrs leader has heard the tales of Beas derring-do and believes her to be the chosen one—a hero with all the answers—but Bea couldnt feel more like a fraud. When her journey also brings her to A Place Between, Bea makes a shocking discovery that changes her understanding of everything that came before her, and what could soon follow. In a poignant and riveting story about the reasons we carry on through the darkness, Tim Probert delivers the next spellbinding installment of the critically-acclaimed Lightfall saga. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $15.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Mine. Art and cover by peroshi. Translated by Roy Nukia. Adapted by N. Candon. One by one, the mercenaries who raised Loren fell in a terrible, bloody battle. The lone survivor in a hard world with only his wits and his sword to his name, Loren hires himself out as an adventurer. His new party, however, proves all too willing to run headlong into danger using him as their meat shield. Only Lapis, the party's sly priest, sees his true worth, just as Loren sees hers. They must rely on each other, or else neither of them will live to see the end of their first adventure. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 320 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $14.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Flight Toward a Blue Sky!"

Story and art by Reki Kawahara.

Seiji Nomi is a mysterious new student whose skillful use of Brain Burst abilities in the real world has boosted him to astonishing heights of achievement (not to mention astonishing heights of jerkitude). When his wings are stolen by Seiji's cunning and ability, Haruyuki suffers a crushing defeat. Stripped of his greatest ability, will Haruyuki ever be able to rise again?

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., 224 pages, Text (with 8 pages of full color Illustrations and B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 4 - 2nd or Later Printings. "Flight Toward a Blue Sky!"

Story and art by Reki Kawahara.

Seiji Nomi is a mysterious new student whose skillful use of Brain Burst abilities in the real world has boosted him to astonishing heights of achievement (not to mention astonishing heights of jerkitude). When his wings are stolen by Seiji's cunning and ability, Haruyuki suffers a crushing defeat. Stripped of his greatest ability, will Haruyuki ever be able to rise again?

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., 224 pages, Text (with 8 pages of full color Illustrations and B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.00.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Sunsunsun. Art and cover by Momoco. Translated by Matthew Rutsohn. Summer vacation has arrived, so Masachika and Alya have some time to get closer and now she calls him by his first name! Plus, the student council goes on a trip: a private beach and summer festival fireworks set the mood. Swimsuits baring skin, dips in the hot spring, and a game of King really heat things up! What's going to happen in this place where all sorts of romantic situations are possible!? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 280 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $16.00.

Volume 4.5 - 1st printing. Written by Sunsunsun. Art and cover by Momoco. Translated by Matthew Rutsohn. This collection of short stories captures special moments during the student council's summer vacation, and they may even answer some important questions: How does Sayaka react to the truth about Masachika and Yuki's relationship? What devious activities is Nonoa up to behind the scenes? Will Masachika face up to the aftermath of last volume's fireworks? Why is it so easy for this group to get hypnotized? And is it really possible to punch a ghost?! Find out with this peek into more antics! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 216 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Written by Miraijin A. Art and cover by jimmy. Translated by Tristan K. Hill. At the command of the Count of Canarre, Ars and his retainers join a war of succession between two brothers feuding for the right to rule the entire Duchy of Missian. So great are his achievements over the course of the war that Ars soon finds himself receiving a promotion beyond his wildest imagination: he will become the new Count of Canarre! Now its up to Ars to remedy all the political and economic woes that Canarre is plagued with…but before hes had time to even get started another conflict begins to brew, and this time much closer to home! A crisis is looming large, and only with the combined power of Appraisal and his talented retainers will Ars be able to stop it!! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 260 pages, Text Only, with chapter break illustrations. Cover price $14.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "55 Minutes!"

Written by Kafka Asagiri. Art and cover by Sango Harukawa. Translated by Matt Rutsohn.

The Armed Detective Agency's latest case brings them to a strange island off the coast of Yokohama called 'Standard Island,' but what awaits them turns out to be far more complicated than expected: a bomb, time travel, a mysterious skill user named H.G. Wells... Will this incident spell the end of Yokohama itself?!

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Ages 13 And Up

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Roy. Art by Ranran and Ririnra. Translated by Adam Seacord. Now that Ryoma has parted ways with the dukes family, its time for him to begin a new life on his own in the abandoned mine he manages. Assorted issues crop up at his laundromat, but, as he solves them, he installs more security equipment in the store and becomes closer with his employees. When its suggested that he start training new staff so he can open a second laundromat in another location, Ryoma seeks out the ideal spot for his new store by going on a solo adventure for the first time! Ryomas connections with the kind people around him further expand his world in the fourth installment of this daily life fantasy! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 228 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Teens Cover price $15.99.

Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Written by Daisuke Aizawa. Art and Cover by Touzai. THE DOOR OF DARKNESS IS CAST OPEN - THE WORLD ADVANCES TO A NEW FIELD! The specter of war hangs thick in the air of the Oriana Kingdom, where Princess Rose is expected to wed Duke Perv. This supposed marriage cannot and will not stand, though, as it would throw a major wrench in a certain shadowbrokers plans. Not one to miss an opportunity for sleuthing, Cid makes his way to the royal capital to put a stop to the ceremony, but are there even bigger schemes at work behind this unholy matrimony?! Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 282 pages, B&W. Cover price $20.00.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Eiji Mikage. Art and cover by Tetsuo.

What are you truly wishing for?Kazuki Hoshino is still trapped in the cruel game of Kingdom Royale, where players have to fulfill the victory conditions of the roles...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Fine $8.30

Add to cart Fine $8.30

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Talisman!" Collects Finder (1998-2005) #19-21. Story and art by Carla Speed McNeil. This fourth volume of the acclaimed series Finder features the Eisner-nominated "Talisman" story arc. "Talisman" is for the book fiend in all of us. "Talisman" is about a kid and a book; the kind of book you crave when you're too young to pay for it yourself. The kind of book that you think of as yours, even though it belongs to a library; you can't resist glancing at the inside back cover to see if anyone interesting has checked out your book. It's the kind of book you try to take out of your dreams, and are honestly disappointed when it vanishes despite your best efforts. It's the kind you fall in love with at the bookstore and buy in the certainty that it will imbue you with the abilities of the author or illustrator. "Talisman" is about hunger and magic. Softcover, 104 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.95.

"A" Cover by Dravacus. Story by Jason Pell. Art by Emilio Utrera. With the universe being consumed, an expedition of scientists search out the Lights in hopes of discovering a weakness!

"D" Cover by Dave Gonzalez. Story by Jason Pell. Art by Emilio Utrera. With the universe being consumed, an expedition of scientists search out the Lights in hopes of discovering a weakness!

Nude Edition "D" Cover by Dave Gonzalez. Story by Jason Pell. Art by Emilio Utrera. With the universe being consumed, an expedition of scientists search out the Lights in hopes of discovering a weakness!

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and rat by Mai Matsuda. The final round is here! Best friends go after the once-in-a-lifetime chance to become pop stars in the fourth and final volume of this funny, feel-good manga series, perfect for fans of K-On!, The Tryout, and The Baby-sitters Club.It's time for the final performance and the final day of judging as the Girls in the Light Competition reaches its grande finale... It's time for Hikaru to dig deep and sing from the bottom of her heart! But will it be enough to win? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, full color. Middle Grade Cover price $11.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Dojyomaru. Art and cover by Fuyuyuki.

Summoned to another world to slay the mighty beast of governance! When the aggressively pragmatic Kazuya Souma is summoned to another world as a hero, he's not given a quest, he's given a kingdom to rule. On top of that, he's betrothed to the previous king's daughter! To get the country back in order, Souma gathers a group of gifted individuals to his side. Will their impressive talents and his own knack for logistics be enough to get the country on its feet again?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen (13+)

Cover price $13.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Yukiya Murasaki. Art by Takahiro Tsurusaki. Translated by Garrison Denim.

After being summoned to another world similar to the game he used to play, Diablo lives a tumultuous life in this new world after he finds himself the unwitting master of Rem the Pantherian and Shera the Elf; and now, even the Demon Lord-turned-young-girl Klem obeys him! One day, Diablo ends up rescuing a holy woman who was being pursued by a Paladin, and she turns out to be the most important person in the Church. Befriending her, Diablo and the others act as her escorts until they reach Zircon Tower deep in the Demon Lord's territory. After arriving in a new town, more difficulties arise, ultimately culminating in the appearance of a gargantuan monster attacking them!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Franklin's Game!"

Written by Sakon Kaidou. Art by Taiki.

The city of duels is suddenly besieged by one of the Dryfe Imperium's Superiors. Mr. Franklin, the Giga Professor. Both admirably cunning and incorrigibly heinous, the sadistic scientist sets his sights on throwing Gideon into utter Pandemonium. As luck would have it, Ray, Marie, and Rook are caught right in the middle of his malicious machinations. Though outmatched, outnumbered and outsmarted, the knights and Masters of The Kingdom of Altar don't hesitate to retaliate. They have the spirit, no doubt, but will it be enough to defeat the mastermind of Franklin's Game?

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 4 - 1str printing. Written by Haruki Kuou. Art and cover by Konomi. Translated by Kevin Gifford. Afterword by by Haruki Kuou. The May Interschool Competition has been thrown into chaos by the Chameleon, a cheater able to impersonate anyone in the Game. Hiroto's team has managed to stay in the running, but only barely, and Hiroto himself has been eliminated. However, the lying transfer student claims this was part of his plan. He's uncovered the secret beneath the Game, and it's time for a counterattack. Can he really win a competition he's already lost, though? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Ages 16&Up Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart CGC 4.0 $1,299.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: Cream to off white Label #4311926004 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Jim Mooney cover. In order of appearance: "'Lash' Lightning" art by Jim Mooney; "The Raven"; "Doctor Nemesis Rx" art by Red Holmdale; "'Marvo the Magician' and Tito" art by Jack Alderman; "Congo Jack" art by Mark Schneider; "Hap Hazard"; and "Whiz Wilson and His Futuroscope" art by Red Holmdale. "The Lobo Locksmith" text story by Cliff Howe. 68 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Wataru Watari. Art and cover by Ponkan 8. Translated by Jennifer Ward.

One of the bestselling light novel franchises in Japan brings high school cynicism face-to-face with youthful enthusiasm in this bittersweet comedy of errors! It's summer break, and Hachiman is continuing his leisurely life of solitude-until Miss Hiratsuka forces the Service Club back together to volunteer at a campground. For some reason, Hayama, Miura, and their crew of normies are there, too... Thus begins a compulsory, youthful season of fireworks, tests of courage, nighttime conversations, and bathhouse incidents, with no escape for Hachiman. Summer is indeed a minefield for the loner...

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

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Kei Sazane. Art and cover by Ao Nekonabe. Translated by Jan Cash.

To rest and recuperate from their dangerous mission, the unit is finally granted a short break at a resort. There, they expect to lounge around in their bathing suits and chill out... But things take a turn for the worse when Iska bumps into a certain witch: Sisbell, the one Iska saved from prison, and the one carrying a secret that she'll never repeat, not even to her own blood relatives. When Alice catches wind that her younger sister was snooping around to collect intel on Iska, she starts to make her way to the desert oasis for another reunion, too...!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Ages 13&Up

Cover price $15.00.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Tappei Nagatsuki. Art and cover by Shinichirou Otsuka. Translated by Dale DeLucia.

How do you repay someone who saved your life when all you can do is die? After escaping the deadly time loop of the manor, Subaru can finally enjoy a brief respite. But after a visit from the king's messenger, he returns with Emilia to the royal capital, where it all began. As he reunites with his friends, Subaru gears up to help Emilia become the next monarch, but Emilia herself stubbornly refuses his assistance.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 256 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Age 13 and Up

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings.

Written by Tappei Nagatsuki. Art and cover by Shinichirou Otsuka. Translated by Dale DeLucia.

How do you repay someone who saved your life when all you can do is die? After escaping the deadly time loop of the manor, Subaru can finally enjoy a brief respite. But after a visit from the king's messenger, he returns with Emilia to the royal capital, where it all began. As he reunites with his friends, Subaru gears up to help Emilia become the next monarch, but Emilia herself stubbornly refuses his assistance.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 256 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Age 13 and Up

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by FUNA. Art and cover by Touzai. Translated by Lukas Ruplys. One day Mitsuha falls off a cliff and is tranported to a medievel Europe type world! After a near death encounter with a pack of wolves, she then realizes that she's able to transport between two worlds- this one and her own. Taking advantage of this ability, Mitsuha decides to live in both worlds and calculates that she'll need 80,000 gold coins to be able to retire! Mitsuha now has to come up with different ways to collect her gold coins! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 220 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Rated 16+ Cover price $14.95.

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Story by Martheus and Janet Wade. Art and cover by Martheus Wade. Cover price $3.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Isuna Hasekura.

Lawrence the traveling merchant and his companion, Holo the Wisewolf, head north in search of Holo's home of Yoitsu. Using information obtained in the pagan town of Kumersun, they finally arrive at the small countryside village of Tereo. When the village's very existence is threatened, will Lawrence and Holo be able to escape with any information about Yoitsu? Or, for that matter, their lives?

Softcover (with Dust Jacket), 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 252 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Mature Readers

Cover price $11.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Fuse. Art and cover by Mitz Vah. Translated by Kevin Gifford.

Rimuru is gaining more and more power with his monster country, especially now that he has demon lord and dwarf allies. But then he has a dream about Shizue-a grief-stricken plea to save her former students...

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 288 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 and up

Cover price $14.00.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Yomu Mishima. Art and cover by Monda. Translated by Alyssa Orton-Niioka. Office worker Leon is reincarnated into a dating sim video game, where women reign supreme and only beautiful men have a seat at the table. But Leon has a secret weapon: he remembers everything from his past life, which includes a complete playthrough of the very game in which he is now trapped. Can Leon spark a revolution to change this new world order? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 320 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $14.99.

Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Written by Yu Okano. Art and Cover by Jaian. Rentt Faina, undead adventurer, reaches the next stage of Existential Evolution and becomes a lesser vampire!Now short on funds, Rentt sets off to retrieve items necessary to craft equipment for his disciple, Alize. He heads to the New Moon Dungeon with his faithful mouse familiar Edel in tow. Rentt cuts a path through lizardmen and forest wolves, and even defeats the terra drake in the boss chamber. But as he presses on, he stumbles upon a legendary monster—an earth dragon!Meanwhile, a Gold-class vampire hunter and a saint show up at the Stheno Company. Theyre investigating the rumor of a certain adventurer being a vampire! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 252 pages, Text with PC/PB&W Illustrations. Cover price $15.99.