The Light comic books issue 5

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Kurokata. Art and cover by KeG. Translated by Hengtee Lim. While out on their mission delivering letters warning allied nations of the Demon Lord's army, Usato and his companions save a young girl named Nea from zombies. Unbeknownst to them, however, is that it's all part of Nea's scheme to capture Usato! Born of a necromancer and a vampire, Nea uses her powers to take control of Usato's companion Aruku, forcing him to fight for her. Usato manages to free him with a technique he dubs "the healing throw," but that's not all Nea has up her sleeve. She resurrects an ancient monster, once sealed away by a hero of the past. Usato finds himself facing an enemy stronger than any he has ever known, and when Nea gets pulled into the battle, she does something that nobody sees coming! Softcover, 300 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $14.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Tohru Kai. Art and cover by Yuna Kagesaki. Translated by Andrew Cunningham. Reverse vampire Karin Maaka can't help it: classmate and coworker Kenta Usui's unhappiness triggers her bloodlust. Although she's learned to control her urges around Kenta, when her excess blood becomes too much to handle, even Kenta isn't safe! When upperclassman Ayaha Ougimachi appears on the scene, things become all the stranger. MISBNwhile, the bossy, overbearing Ayaha incites Karin's bloodlust, as wellâ"so much so that Karin bites the girl! When Ayaha becomes increasingly positive as a result of the blood injection, Karin's worries become deeper... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 5 - 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., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Rated T (13+) Cover price $14.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Yuu Shimizu. Art and cover by Asagi Tosaka. Translated by Roman Lampart. In the aftermath of the disastrous Holy Light Festival, the ostensibly defeated Dragon Lord Veira appears before Dark Lord Leonis and demands he take her on a tour of the city! Riselia follows after the two in secret, only to find them engaged in a poolside competition. However, the eighteenth platoon's carefree escapades come to an abrupt end when they're sent on a mission to Necrozoa. There they discover Zemein, one of Leonis's old servants, plotting to revive the Undead Dark Lord! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 16 and up. Cover price $15.00.

Volume 5 - 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 5 - 1st printing. "Those Who Blind the Possibilities!"

Written by Sakon Kaidou. Art by Taiki.

Thanks to Ray and his allies, the chaos in the city of duels is gradually abating. However, Giga Professor Franklin is far too obsessed with victory to let it end so easily... "Plan C!" he cries, as he plays yet another ace up his sleeve. But as Franklin stands proud, watching Gideon - and the kingdom with it - face utter destruction, a certain man moves out to show the Giga Professor the true meaning of the word.

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

Volume 5 - 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., 302 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen (13+) Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Mine. Art and cover by peroshi. Translated by Roy Nukia. Adapted by N. Candon. Despite Loren's seemingly unending string of losses, the adventurers' guild has noticed his promise. They offer him a chance to take a test to prove his mettle and raise his rank. The only complication is that he's also caught the attention of a young woman of strange abilities-a vampire. Even stranger, she's not the only one of her kind eyeing Loren... and some of them may have a connection with the long-lost captain of his old mercenary company. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 320 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $14.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Kazuma Kamachi. Art and cover by Kiyotaka Haimura.

August 31. The day Accelerator meets a strange girl in a back alley and he's sure he's seen her somewhere before. The day Mikoto Misaka finds herself asked on a date by a very pleasant young man. That same day, Touma Kamijou awakes with an especially unlucky feeling. The reason: He's just realized he has completely forgotten to do any of his summer homework. Three characters, three stories, and one last day of summer vacation!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 260 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "The Floating Starlight Bridge!"

Story and art by Reki Kawahara.

Seiji Nomi's scheming from his position atop the school social hierarchy has ceased. Sky Raker has returned to the Accelerated World, and upon joining Nega Nebulus, he and Kuroyukihime have become a force to be reckoned with. But one day, Haruyuki hears the news that the social camera network has been expanded to include the Hermes Cord space elevator, and he realizes what the next stage of the game will be: space. Upon arriving, he gets help from a mysterious operator in taking on the biggest mission in the history of Brain Burst!

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 5 - 2nd or Later Printings. "The Floating Starlight Bridge!"

Story and art by Reki Kawahara.

Seiji Nomi's scheming from his position atop the school social hierarchy has ceased. Sky Raker has returned to the Accelerated World, and upon joining Nega Nebulus, he and Kuroyukihime have become a force to be reckoned with. But one day, Haruyuki hears the news that the social camera network has been expanded to include the Hermes Cord space elevator, and he realizes what the next stage of the game will be: space. Upon arriving, he gets help from a mysterious operator in taking on the biggest mission in the history of Brain Burst!

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 5 - 1st printing. Written by Sunsunsun. Art and cover by Momoco. Translated by Matthew Rutsohn. Masachika finally recognizes Maria as the girl from his memories-his first love.??After a memorable summer, Masachika and his classmates enter their second semester at Seiren Private Academy! Knowing how much the school festival influences the presidential elections, Masachika encourages Alya to get involved. But he becomes uncomfortable when the distance between her and her classmates shrinks. "Are you...jealous?" As Alya smiles mischievously at him, his heart skips a beat. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 216 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $15.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Fuminori Teshima. Art and cover by COMTA. Translated by Hikoki.

Nephy and Zagan have finally confessed their feelings to each other, but neither of them have any idea how to act like a normal couple. After getting some advice, Zagan finds out about a mysterious event know as a "date," and goes on a research trip in town where he coincidentally saves the blind therianthrope, Kuroka, a newly dispatched priest. At the same time, Nephteros discovers the truth of her origins and escapes to Zagan's territory while being pursued by Bifrons' chimera.

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

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Miraijin A. Art and cover by jimmy. Translated by Tristan K. Hill. The hit light novel series with over 30 million online views in Japan, now with an anime to premiere in 2024! After thirty-five years of perfectly ordinary life, a run-of-the-mill businessman suddenly drops dead...only to be reborn in another world! Now he must live as Ars Louvent, scion of a minor noble family and wielder of a fabulous skill: Appraisal, the power to perceive the strengths and abilities of others at a glance. He'll need it, too, because there are plenty of problems to solve in the Louvent family's territory! Ars only has one choice: recruit the most talented individuals his skill can find, and rise up to new heights in his brand new world! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 268 pages, Text Only, with chapter break illustrations. Cover price $14.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Dead Apple!"

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

Six years have passed since the bloody Dragon's Head Conflict took place. An unexplained spate of suicides by skill users worldwide has sent the Armed Detective Agency on a search for Tatsuhiko Shibusawa, a mysterious skill user who may be connected somehow. Kyouka Izumi and Atsushi Nakajima are hot on Shibusawa's heels when Atsushi learns a startling truth from his sworn enemy Ryuunosuke Akutagawa. Find out what lies beyond the eerie mist in this novelization of the hit anime film Bungo Stray Dogs: DEAD APPLE!

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

Cover price $15.00.

Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. "Dead Apple!"

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

Six years have passed since the bloody Dragon's Head Conflict took place. An unexplained spate of suicides by skill users worldwide has sent the Armed Detective Agency on a search for Tatsuhiko Shibusawa, a mysterious skill user who may be connected somehow. Kyouka Izumi and Atsushi Nakajima are hot on Shibusawa's heels when Atsushi learns a startling truth from his sworn enemy Ryuunosuke Akutagawa. Find out what lies beyond the eerie mist in this novelization of the hit anime film Bungo Stray Dogs: DEAD APPLE!

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

Cover price $15.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Roy. Art by Ranran and Ririnra. Translated by Adam Seacord.Thanks to the windfall from his first solo adventure, Ryoma's able to open a second slime laundromat. Once back home in Gimul, Eliaria sends him a letter to inform him of the city's upcoming Founding Festival. Follow along with Ryoma, as he sets out to open a stall at the festival to sell foreign food and unique drinks! But will everything go to plan, or will trouble find Ryoma once more? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 252 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Teens Cover price $15.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Satoshi Wagahara. Art and cover by Oniku.

With the repairs to his dingy one-bedroom apartment completed, Maou needs a new TV, so the Devil's going digital! The trouble is, Maou and Ashiya don't know the first thing about flat-screens, so they bring Emi's friend Rika along with them to the local big-box electronics outlet. For some reason, Suzuno ends up coming along, and it turns into a shopping tour with the whole gang!

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

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

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

Ikebukuro, Tokyo. All kinds of people are showing up to settle their scores with Izaya Orihara the information broker. A pair of foreigners who specialize in odd jobs. A runaway girl still looking for her Shizuo. A fellow dressed like a bartender who looks like he's had better days. A womanizer set on getting his revenge against the Dollars. An underground doctor waiting for someone to come home. A class representative with a clueless classmate pal and a target on his back. And a headless rider who can't help getting sucked into trouble. Question is, is this spring break something special, or is this just business as usual in Ikebukuro?

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

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 5 - 1st Printing. Written by Daisuke Aizawa. Art and Cover by Touzai. BEFORE MUCH LONGER THE WHITE FOG WILL ENGULF THE WORLD IN SILENCE! All is well at the Midgar Academy for Dark Knights, but then something wicked suddenly draws near: The students are vanishing one by one—even Cids older sister, Claire! Zeta of the Seven Shadows sets off to investigate, while Cid and Alexia embark for Claires room where they find…an ancient script, cool magic circles, and incantations that seem important and yet dont actually do anything whatsoever. What does it all mean, and why has Claire been talking to herself so much lately?! Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 266 pages, B&W. Cover price $20.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Eiji Mikage. Art and cover by Tetsuo.

Kazuki Hoshino encounters yet another Box-this time belonging to a friend. In order to cancel out this wish, Kazuki must finally use his own Box. But will it be enough...?

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

Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Very Good $8.30

Add to cart Very Good $8.30

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Dream Sequence!" Collects Finder (1998-2005) #22-30. Story and art by Carla Speed McNeil. Magri White has a whole world in his head. What's Magri to do when he finds out that his 'house' is 'haunted' - by something he didn't put in there? Inside his very expensive piece of psychic real estate is a ravening monster bent on its total destruction. Softcover, 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $20.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

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

The High Priest Lumachina has been afflicted with a curse, and Diablo's only way of saving her is by reclaiming an item he once obtained in the game Cross Reverie. His next challenge: a dungeon that has claimed the lives of many brave adventurers. But his confidence isn't misplaced, for it was he who designed that very dungeon! Even when facing off against a supreme dragon, Diablo never falters, just like a true Demon Lord! Will Diablo be able to conquer the dungeon he himself created to retrieve the cure and make it back to defend Zircon Tower in time?

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

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 5 - 1str printing. Written by Haruki Kuou. Art and cover by Konomi. Translated by Kevin Gifford. After making it past the May Interschool Competition, Hiroto Shinohara-that's me-is enjoying a nice little break for a change. Then comes along a challenge from a girl who's all too familiar...the whole reason I came to the Academy, in fact. Beat her in a Game, she says, and she'll agree to meet up. So I decide to bring this up with my provost-only to get dragged into a special Game against Saionji, with a purple Unique Star on the line. They call it a "Game," yeah...but the theme's all about love? And I'm being asked to pick up romantic lucky charms and solve relationship problems for people?! But if that's the challenge, so be it. I'll just rely on the Company and break out some classic Seven Star Abilities-but hang on, is Himeji angry at me about something...? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Ages 16&Up Cover price $15.00.

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 Maurice Gutwirth; "'Cappie' Young"; "Hap Hazard" art by Dan Dameron; and "Congo Jack" art by Mark Schneider. "Satan's Staircase" text story by Cliff Howe. 68 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

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

Hachiman's summer break is coming to a close, when Yui suddenly comes to visit his house. Not only that, but Totsuka has an invitation for him, as well as a request from a classmate--he even runs into Yukino's sister at the fireworks festival! Hachiman is determined not to get close to anyone or have any expectations, but even this stubborn loner can't ignore the changes occurring in his relationships with Yukino and Yui...

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

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

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

Two sisters with two distinctly different goals: Sisbell would do anything to get Iska to join her side, while Aliceliese sees him as a worthy opponent, regardless of their duties and convictions. As part of his agreement with Sisbell, Iska has accepted his fate to serve as her guard in Nebulis. When Alice catches them linking arms...her heart practically leaps out of her chest.

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

Cover price $15.00.

Volume 5 - 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?

It's been three days since Subaru and Emilia separated on the worst possible terms. Subaru has fled to Crusch's mansion, letting Rem tend to him while his heart festers. Gloomy and distraught, Subaru ignores his instructions to stay put and returns to Roswaal's manor. But what he finds when he arrives brings the spiral of death and despair even closer...

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

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 5 - 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?

It's been three days since Subaru and Emilia separated on the worst possible terms. Subaru has fled to Crusch's mansion, letting Rem tend to him while his heart festers. Gloomy and distraught, Subaru ignores his instructions to stay put and returns to Roswaal's manor. But what he finds when he arrives brings the spiral of death and despair even closer...

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

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 5 - 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., 228 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Rated 16+ Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $15.75

Volume 5 - 1st printing

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Parris Quinn. Softcover, 48 pages, B&W, 9-in. x 12-in. MATURE READERS Cover price $11.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Isuna Hasekura.

Lawrence and Holo take a respite from their travels north, but a true businessman never rests! It isn't long before an opportunity for profit in the town of Lenos presents itself to Lawrence, one that could fulfill his dreams of owning his own establishment. But as always the promise of great reward carries with it great risk - and risk is never greater than when one plans to use a werewolf as collateral!

Softcover (with Dust Jacket), 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Mature Readers

Cover price $11.99.

Volume 5 - 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.

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. 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 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Akira Kareno. Art and cover by Ue.

Willem didn't get a chance to keep his promise as he breaks the barrier of Chanteur, the First Beast Who Laments for the Moon. In the ensuing aftermath, a young Visitor is separated from her sky fish, Carmine Lake, and for now, she spends her time with a certain "Billem" whose memories have been sealed away. Elsewhere, the duty of fighting the dangers that threaten their home has fallen to Ithea and Rhantolk as Aurora, the Second Beast Who Pierces, comes ever closer to Regule Aire...

Softcover, 256 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Asato Asato. Art and cover by Shirabi. Mechanical Design: I-IV. Translated by Roman Lempert.

Desperate for more information on Legion Developer Zelene Birkenbaum, the Eighty Sixth Strike Package sets its sights on the United Kingdom of Roa Gracia. Little do they know, their hunt for answers is about to yield far more information than they bargained for. Within the United Kingdom, a Legion strategy crazy enough to terrify even the Eighty-Six is already well underway...

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 16 and up

Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Kazuma Kamachi. Art and cover by Kiyotaka Haimura. Translated by Alice Prowse. Hot on the heels of the crisis in Baggage City, Touma Kamijou returns to Academy City to find the entire student population scrambling to finish preparing for the Ichihanaran Festival, a cultural celebration of massive proportions where schools can attract prospective students. Though Kamijou wants nothing more than to reunite with Index and Mikoto and to go back to his everyday routine, his hopes of returning to normalcy are dashed when one of his most powerful foes appears before him. A few shocking revelations later, Kamijou winds up joining forces with Thor, Gremlins combat specialist, to rescue a woman with mysterious powers from Academy City custody before the rest of Gremlin—and Olleruss faction—can get their hands on her. But with so many antagonistic parties in the mix, does Kamijou have any chance of avoiding manipulation again? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $16.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Yomi Hirasaka. Art and cover by Kantoku. Translated by Kevin Gifford.

Miyako has gotten a part-time job working in editorial, thanks to the recommendation of Itsuki's editor Toki, but she had no idea how much work it would entail. Wrangling manuscripts from troublemaking authors, modeling for manga (in the nude), providing inspiration for Nayuta (in the nude), drinking parties, ridiculous demands from authors and editors... How will she hold up?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Ages 16 And Up, Grades 11 to 17

Cover price $14.00.

Art by Norman Light. 24 pages.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Usata Nonohara. Art and cover by Ox. Time is running out for the people of the Labyrinth City. To protect their home and the people they cherish, Mariela, Siegmund, Leonhardt, and the Forces will have to overcome all odds and finally defeat the boss of the Labyrinth. The story of an alchemist two-hundred years in the making finally reaches its emotional climax! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Age 13+ Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Sai Sumimori. Art and cover by Ai Takahashi. Translated by Camellia Nieh. After many failed attempts at trying to get expelled from the royal magic academy, Haruto finally achieved his dream of becoming a shut-in... at school. Not exactly according to plan but it's still a win! Sleeping in, watching anime, napping-life is great! But his days of freedom are quickly interrupted by a mysterious transfer student, followed by the Devil Lord revived, more assassins, a magic tournament... When does it end? Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 234 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $14.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

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

Before Hajime was transported to Tortus, the Synergist Oscar Orcus was having his own adventure - but not willingly! Oscar is a simple working man, keeping his head down to earn his money and support an orphanage, until Miledi Reisen bursts into his life. She wants Oscar to join her in a quest to defeat the gods. Oscar refuses to chase after that kind of danger...until that kind of danger finds its way to him!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 478 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Yuu Miyazaki. Art and cover by Okiura.

The fight for glory and entertainment continues in the fifth installment of The Asterisk War from Yuu Miyazaki!

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

Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Zappon. Art and cover by Yasumo. Translated by Dale DeLucia. With the battle against Ares finally over, Red and company can finally return to their peaceful, slow days. No life is without its adventures though, and Red sets off for the Wall at the End of the World in search of the perfect gem to mark his betrothal to Rit. Along the way he encounters scenic views, soaks in blissful hot springs, and even reunites with an old friend-who's head over heels in love with him?! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Age 13 and Up. Cover price $15.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Syougo Kinugasa. Art and cover by Shunsaku Tomose. Translated by Timothy MacKenzie.

Students of the prestigious Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School are given remarkable freedom: if they can win, barter, or save enough points to work their way up the ranks! Ayanokoji Kiyotaka has landed at the bottom in the scorned Class D, where he meets Horikita Suzune, who's determined to rise up the ladder to Class A. Can they beat the system in a school where cutthroat competition is the name of the game?

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 320 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Rated T

Cover price $13.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Natsume Akatsuki. Art and cover by Kakao Lanthanum. Translated by Noboru Akimoto.

In the week since Lilith arrived, the Demon Lord's army has seen significant losses, prompting an invitation to Six and the others for negotiations. But could the invite into demon territory be a trap?! ...Most likely. Also, whenever someone says the words "Demon Lord", the image of some evil old guy comes to mind. So who is this beautiful woman supposed to be?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Ages 16+

Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Tsukikage. Art and cover by Bob. Translated by Alex Kerwin. Beleaguered priest Ares Crown has encountered all sorts of trials and tribulations in supporting the hero's party thus far, and now the Holy Warrior Naotsugu Toudou can no longer wear the holy armor Fried. But there's good news: The top prize at the local casino is the legendary summetal armor, and that should make a fine substitute. Alas, Ares's subordinate, Stey, is banned from this casino, and the owner is notoriously corrupt. Has the party's (already dismal) luck run out? Or will one harried man of the cloth have to take matters into his own hands?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 288 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by nigozyu. Art and cover by Umibozu. Translated by Taylor Engel. Kimihiko Kimizuka has survived the battle with Seed, but not without heavy casualties. Natsunagi is dead, Charlie is in critical condition, and Yui has been taken captive. Kimihiko is lost in despair, but Siesta appears before him to pull him back into action. He can't give up yet. After all, this story needs a happy ending, and what's an assistantwithout a detective? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 200 pages, Text (with B&W chapter illustrations). Ages 16&Up Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Reunions and Rivalries!"

Written by FUNA. Art and cover by Itsuki Akata. Translated by Diana Taylor. Adapted by Maggie Cooper.

Be careful what you wish for in this magical comedy about the pitfalls of rebirth! When she turns ten years old, Adele von Ascham is hit with a horrible headache - and memories of her previous life as an eighteen-year-old Japanese girl named Kurihara Misato. That life changed abruptly, however, when Misato died trying to aid a little girl and met god. During that meeting, she made an odd request and asked for average abilities in her next life. But few things, especially wishes, ever go quite as planned.

Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 7-in., 260 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen (13+)

Cover price $13.99.