Viz comic books issue 9

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kazushi Hagiwara.

On an earth overrun with monsters, only one group-the valiant samurai of the fallen kingdom of Aian-Meide-fights against the oppression of Kall-Su, High King of Ice. But the samurai have a secret weapon...the childlike Lucien, who is actually the earthly vessel of the dread wizard Dark Schneider! In the eternal battle inside Lucien's soul, will evil and lechery triumph over good and innocence? Will lizard men appear in this volume? A new beginning for the BASTARD!!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $9.95.

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Koyoharu Gotouge.

Tanjiro and his friends accompany the Hashira Tengen Uzui to an entertainment district where Tengen's female ninja agents were gathering information on a demon before they suddenly disappeared. In order to investigate, Tanjiro and the others disguise themselves as women to sneak in! As they close in on their target, the demon reaches out for the courtesans of the district!

Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. For teen audiences

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Koyoharu Gotouge.

Tanjiro and his friends accompany the Hashira Tengen Uzui to an entertainment district where Tengen's female ninja agents were gathering information on a demon before they suddenly disappeared. In order to investigate, Tanjiro and the others disguise themselves as women to sneak in! As they close in on their target, the demon reaches out for the courtesans of the district!

Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. For teen audiences

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Written by Riichiro Inagaki. Art and cover by Boichi. Translated by Caleb Cook.

It's the final showdown between the Kingdom of Science and the Tsukasa Empire! Senku and his allies are ready to steal back the miracle cave, but the entire operation hinges on the first 20 seconds of battle! Which will lead humanity into the future-science or strength? The fateful countdown starts now!

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kagiji Kumanomata. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Annette Roman.

Princess Syalis has a new admirer, and the other demons are jealous-one in particular. How far will he go to dissuade her weaselly suitor? Then summer arrives! Syalis tries to cool off by telling ghost stories to make herself shiver but instead strikes fear into her demon captors' hearts. Then the Demon Cleric botches a resurrection, accidentally merging himself with another, cuter demon. And finally it's time for the Demon Castle Super Summer Festival! Naturally Syalis enters the beauty pageant. Who will be her competition? Wait-are those demons...in drag?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. For teen audiences

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printings.

Story and art by Tatsuya Endo. Translated by Casey Loe.

Yors on assignment and finds herself up against a gang of assassins on board a luxury cruiser. Meanwhile, Loid and Anya each discover that bombs have been planted throughout the ship! Will their best efforts be enough to save the vessel?

Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 216 pages, B&W.

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

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Written by Riichiro Inagaki. Art and cover by Ryoichi Ikegami. Translated by Stephen Paul. A charming sweet talker and a timid computer programmer team up with hopes of making a trillion dollars and getting everything they've ever wanted in this world! Self-proclaimed worlds greediest man Haru and timid computer whiz Gaku set out to make a trillion dollars. They start the company Trillion Game to accomplish this task and hope to iron out the details as they go. With charm, technical skills, and no business plan, can these unlikely friends reach their lofty goal? Haru and Gaku have Trillion Game Inc. on the verge of becoming a publicly traded company. At a presentation to investors, Haru unleashes a storm of wild claims! What is his harebrained scheme to drive up their stock price? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Story and Art by Kazue Kato.

All of Rin's friends have done their best to hold off the deadly impure King so Rin can confront it. Now it's entirelu up to Rin to finish off the gigantic demon. Although Rin has finally drawn the Koma sword and found his confidence, that alone may not be enough to defeat the Impure King! And Yukio's battle with the possessed Saburota Todo may have awakened something dark deep within him. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

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

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Volume 9 - Reprint.

Story and Art by Kazue Kato.

All of Rin's friends have done their best to hold off the deadly impure King so Rin can confront it. Now it's entirelu up to Rin to finish off the gigantic demon. Although Rin has finally drawn the Koma sword and found his confidence, that alone may not be enough to defeat the Impure King! And Yukio's battle with the possessed Saburota Todo may have awakened something dark deep within him. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Written by Tsugumi Ohba. Art by Takeshi Obata. L's protégés are proving to be more of a challenge than anticipated. The more Light mentally maneuvers, the tighter the net around him becomes. And now Near and Mello are working to break the taskforce apart and expose Kira from within! Light has always held up under pressure in the past, but will the stress of this new line of attack and maintaining three different personalities be the beginning of his end? Softcover, 5-in x 7.5-in., B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 9 - 2nd and later printings. Written by Tsugumi Ohba. Art by Takeshi Obata. L's protégés are proving to be more of a challenge than anticipated. The more Light mentally maneuvers, the tighter the net around him becomes. And now Near and Mello are working to break the taskforce apart and expose Kira from within! Light has always held up under pressure in the past, but will the stress of this new line of attack and maintaining three different personalities be the beginning of his end? Softcover, 5-in x 7.5-in., B&W. Cover price $7.99.

2nd Edition - Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. It isn't only demons who can gain power from the Shikon jewel... and sometimes, those that weren't demons can become even worse, as Kagome, Inu-Yasha, and their companions find out when they fall afoul of the hideous "Peach Man." Then, it seems there are even more mysteries of the jewel to be uncovered, as we meet a village of warriors dedicated to fighting the demons the jewel creates! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

2nd Edition - Volume 9 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. It isn't only demons who can gain power from the Shikon jewel... and sometimes, those that weren't demons can become even worse, as Kagome, Inu-Yasha, and their companions find out when they fall afoul of the hideous "Peach Man." Then, it seems there are even more mysteries of the jewel to be uncovered, as we meet a village of warriors dedicated to fighting the demons the jewel creates! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Naoyo Matsumoto. Translated by David Evelyn. With the looming threat of a cataclysm induced by No. 9, the next generation of the Defense Force takes steps to prepare. Reno undergoes training and becomes the first compatible user of No. 6 in history. Kafka sharpens his skills by learning squadron-style combat techniques under Hoshina's tutelage. Meanwhile, Kikoru gets clearance from Narumi to inherit a powerful memento that once belonged to her mother. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $11.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tadatoshi Fujimaki. Translated by Casey Loe. Hardened hit man Juzo Ogami's in for the mission of his esteemed career...life as an average middle school student! Softcover, 6-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $11.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Sumi Eno. Translated and Adapated by David Evelyn. Tokinaga has managed to protect the people around him with his mysterious ability, but that ability comes at a grave cost. So when Wauke decides to attack the Anti-God Research Institute itself, will Tokinaga be able to save the day once again? Or will he end up pushing himself past the point of no return? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $14.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kenichi Kondo. Translated and Adapted by Christine Dashiell. Yayoi and her friends have been trapped in a deadly game of dream tag by a sinister spirit wearing the body of an elementary schooler! With only a single plushie at her disposal, will Yayoi be able to help everyone escape from the deranged teacher who's hunting them, or will they all end up as nothing but food for the crows? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences. Cover price $11.99.

Story and Art by Akira Toriyama. Goku's mysterious, haloed opponent is revealed, and it's none other than... Son Gohan, his long-dead grandfather! But no sooner does the master-and-student fight come to an end than Pilaf, would-be ruler of the world, launches his own high-tech plan to get the Dragon Balls for himself! And now he knows Goku's weakness! Can Goku defeat Pilaf's scheme with no preparation, no strategy - no pants? b&w, 48pgs. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Collects Dragon Ball: Part 4 (2001) #5-9. Story and art by Akira Toriyama. The Red Ribbon Army has been defeated, but when the dust clears, one of the seven Dragon Balls is still missing! To find it, Goku and his old friends go to the mysterious palace of Baba Uranai to divine its location. But to be granted the wisdom of the All-Seeing Crone, they must first defeat her five ghoulish champions in combat - Count Dracula, the Mummy, the Invisible Man, the Devil, and a final, mysterious super fighter! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Collects Dragon Ball Z: Part 4 (2001) #13 and Dragon Ball Z: Part 5 (2002) #1-3.

Story and art by Akira Toriyama.

Goku and Captain Ginyu - trapped in each other's bodies due to Ginyu's mind-swapping powers - fight it out to the end!

Then, Kuririn and Gohan use the Dragon Balls to summon the true Eternal Dragon and wish Piccolo back to life. But the evil emperor Freeza has discovered how they tricked him to get the Dragon Balls, and rushes across the planet to punish the fools who stole HIS wish! Together, Kuririn, Gohan, and Vegeta - and Piccolo??! - must fight Freeza, the deadliest fighter in the galaxy!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yusei Matsui. Translated and Adapted by John Werry. At last, Tokiyuki has revealed himself to Yorishige's allies and supporters as the Hojo heir. The time has come for Suwa province to march against Ashikaga Takauji and the Mikado. Alongside Yorishige, Tokiyuki now rides at the head of the army in a move to retake Kamakura and restore the shogunate. But there is still much hard fighting ahead, and the next obstacle is the Kanto Hisashiban, a group of dazzling-and unusual-young warriors who serve Takauji! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Written by Kanehito Yamada. Art and cover by Tsukasa Abe. Translated by Misa "Japanese Ammo." The adventure is over but life goes on for an elf mage just beginning to learn what living is all about. Elf mage Frieren and her courageous fellow adventurers have defeated the Demon King and brought peace to the land. But Frieren will long outlive the rest of her former party. How will she come to understand what life means to the people around her? As Frieren, Fern, and Stark continue their journey in the Northern Plateau, they face many obstacles, both natural and supernatural, including the Great Tor Canyon. But once across the canyon, they receive a plea for help that will take them to a cursed city and a confrontation with Macht of the Golden Land, the last and most powerful of the Seven Sages of Destruction. Macht also has a surprising connection to Denken that may provide an edge in the struggle... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $11.99.

Add to cart Fine $2.99

Shojo Edition - Volume 9 - 1st printing. "Lover!" Story and art by Yû Watase. A much-loved member of the Celestial Warriors of Suzaku has given his life for the sake of a treasure left behind by the god of the North. The treasure, the Shentso-Pao, is one of the keys to summoning the god Suzaku and having Miaka's most cherished wishes granted. Even if Miaka is able to pass the trials and obtain the treasure for herself, can she hold onto it with the murderous Warriors of Seiryu following close at her heels? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Aya Shouto. High school student Anise Yamamoto is the "Rose Princess" of four handsome Rose Knights. The identity of the Silver Rose is revealed, and Anise learns that her father has been captured by the Society. In order to rescue him, Anise must confront her true enemy...and choose her fate! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 188 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "A Link to the Past!" Story and art by Akira Himekawa. A terrible tragedy befalls Link's family and friends when the traitorous Agahnim launches a plot to seize the Triforce and unleash a terrible evil on the world. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. All Ages NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 9 - 2nd and later printings. "A Link to the Past!" Story and art by Akira Himekawa. A terrible tragedy befalls Link's family and friends when the traitorous Agahnim launches a plot to seize the Triforce and unleash a terrible evil on the world. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. All Ages NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Written by Sekka Iwata. Art and cover by Yu Aoki. Translated by Camellia Nieh. There's never a dull day at the office when you're a magical girl! Are you looking for something new? Something challenging? Something very highly paid? Exterminating monsters is an exciting, fast-paced field that will get you out from behind a desk and into the action. With over 500 magical girl companies now in operation, you're sure to find a position-and a uniform-that fits. Start your career as a magical girl today! As the push to deregulate magic power continues, certain factions are willing to go to any extreme to further their agenda-including unleashing an artificial kaii on Tokyo Bay! Magilumiere tries to take on the unnatural beast, but Ast shows up out of the blue with a new device that seems to make short work of the kaii...right up until it comes back to life. With Ast's and her own reputation on the line, Tsuchiba is determined to finish the job no matter the cost. Can Kana and her coworkers keep this unprecedented extermination from turning deadly? Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $14.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Akihisa Ikeda. LESSON NINE: MONSTER MAMAS__WHEN TWO OF YOUR MONSTER FRIENDS' MOTHERS MISTAKE YOU FOR THEIR PRECIOUS DAUGHTERS' BOYFRIEND, ACT LIKE...__a. the perfect monster-in-law to be_b. you love to play the field_c. you never met them before in your life. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages,B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 9 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Akihisa Ikeda. LESSON NINE: MONSTER MAMAS__WHEN TWO OF YOUR MONSTER FRIENDS' MOTHERS MISTAKE YOU FOR THEIR PRECIOUS DAUGHTERS' BOYFRIEND, ACT LIKE...__a. the perfect monster-in-law to be_b. you love to play the field_c. you never met them before in your life. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages,B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Creator/Supervisor Masashi Kishimoto. Written by Ukyo Kodachi. Art and cover by Mikio Ikemoto.

The battle between Naruto and Delta heats up as Boruto watches on from the sidelines. But when Delta starts using some despicable tactics, the kids may be forced to join the fight. Naruto is strong, but can he fend off such a fearsome foe while protecting others?!

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Abi Umeda.

The Mud Whale has finally reached the shores of Amonlogia, but it quickly becomes clear that Sir Rochalízo wasn't entirely up-front when he said the people of the Mud Whale would all be welcome. His father the duke has placed harsh conditions on their citizenship, and they have only three days to agree...or face the consequences!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hoshino Katsura. Hordes of akuma are arriving in Edo to join the Earl, who has found a nefarious use for one of the greatest of all Biblical artifacts. Meanwhile, one akuma has invaded the Asian Branch of the Dark Order to take care of Allen once and for all. Allen doesn't appear to stand a chance, but the very nature of the akuma's attack starts something no one could have anticipated! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. Gundam: The Origin features the breathtaking line work of Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, the character designer for the original Mobile Suit Gundam TV series. At the funeral for the fallen Zeon commander, Garma, Gihren makes a speech which is broadcast to Earth and the colonies. He uses Garma's to rally support and energize the people of Zeon. Ranba Ral, the commander of the Zanzibar class battleship enters the Earth's atmosphere to go up against the White Base. Not content to just sit in his chair, Ranba Ral goes out to fight the Gundam in his Mobile Suit. Another powerful battle ensues. Softcover, 120 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Makoto Ojiro. Translated by Andria McKnight. Two sleepless teenagers find kinship as they escape to their school's astronomy observatory. Unable to sleep at night, Ganta Nakami is cranky in class and unpopular with his classmates. He discovers that the school observatory, once used by the now-defunct astronomy club, may be the perfect place for a nap-but he's not alone. Fellow insomniac Isaki Magari is willing to share the observatory with Nakami, and a friendship between the two begins as they bond over the most unlikely things. As stargazing season arrives, Nakami and Magari dive headfirst into their club activities, preparing for the Geminids meteor shower observation and planning a trip to capture Noto's starry skies. However, unexpected circumstances arise, and they must instead look forward to Magari's birthday and a peaceful, snowy Christmas. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hirohiko Araki. Translated by Nathan A. Collins.After having narrowly escaped from Weather Forecast, Pucchi finally reaches the Time for Heaven and unlocks the Stand Maiden Heaven. Both the Stand and Pucchi himself fight with what is close to godlike, universe-destroying power. Can Jolyne and her friends manage to stop the evil priest once and for all? Don't miss the thrilling conclusion of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 6: Stone Ocean. Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 392 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $25.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Luka Kobachi. Translated by David Evelyn. As the snow falls, Chidori and Nanoha look forward to the next major events in their relationship: Christmas, winter break, the upcoming semester, and most importantly, Valentines Day. Whether or not the future holds happiness for them, they want to cherish the time they have together in a winter wonderland. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $11.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Written by Takaya Kagami. Storyboards by Daisuke Furuya. Art and cover by Yamato Yamamoto. Translated by Adrienne Beck.

After losing his mind to Asuramaru's power in his attempt to save Guren, Yuichiro goes unconscious and is stolen away by Mika. When Yuichiro finally wakes up, he learns that Mika is dying from lack of human blood. Yuichiro offers Mika the choice to drink his blood and become a full vampire, but Mika has something very important to tell Yuichiro about the Seraph of the End project that could change his life.

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 2nd or Later Printings.

Written by Takaya Kagami. Storyboards by Daisuke Furuya. Art and cover by Yamato Yamamoto. Translated by Adrienne Beck.

After losing his mind to Asuramaru's power in his attempt to save Guren, Yuichiro goes unconscious and is stolen away by Mika. When Yuichiro finally wakes up, he learns that Mika is dying from lack of human blood. Yuichiro offers Mika the choice to drink his blood and become a full vampire, but Mika has something very important to tell Yuichiro about the Seraph of the End project that could change his life.

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Daruma Matsuura. Translated by Caleb Cook. A new enemy with the ability to control emotions and make others do her bidding attacks Yumiko Village. Known as Toki the Rooster, the young girl is one of the Twelve Divine Generals and is as soulless as she is powerful—and her target is Aki! Bokutake knows Toki, as they both were once disciples of Master Takayama. But stopping her from wiping everyone out will require the Gifted to push their anger beyond their control… Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen+ Cover price $14.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Sui Ishida.

Claudia Peer has been captured by Zeon, which hopes that she will lead them to the location of the Psycho Zaku research facility. Daryl Lorenz brought Claudia in, but his encounter with Sojo Levan Fu has made him realize he shares her trauma. Elsewhere, the crew of the Spartan refit and rearm, and despite Io Fleming's talent for combat, his hot temper fuels lingering doubts among the Federation command that he can get the job done. As the Spartan homes in on the hidden Zeon base, secret followers of Sojo Levan Fu among both Zeon and Federation forces make their move...

Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 248 pages, B&W.

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

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 9 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Sui Ishida.

Claudia Peer has been captured by Zeon, which hopes that she will lead them to the location of the Psycho Zaku research facility. Daryl Lorenz brought Claudia in, but his encounter with Sojo Levan Fu has made him realize he shares her trauma. Elsewhere, the crew of the Spartan refit and rearm, and despite Io Fleming's talent for combat, his hot temper fuels lingering doubts among the Federation command that he can get the job done. As the Spartan homes in on the hidden Zeon base, secret followers of Sojo Levan Fu among both Zeon and Federation forces make their move...

Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 248 pages, B&W.

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

Cover price $12.99.

Story and Art by Takehiko Inoue. Based on the novel "Musashi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. In the aftermath of his battle with the Yoshioka school, Musashi's old friend and spiritual guide Takuan nurses Musashi back to health. Although Musashi is preoccupied with perfecting his swordsmanship, Otsu is increasingly beginning to occupy his mind. Will Musashi choose to be reunited with Otsu or will he continue his solitary journey towards enlightenment by way of the sword? 88 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $14.00

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Haro Aso. Translated by Jonah Mayahara-Miller. After stumbling on a secret Dealers bunker, Arisu is even more determined to uncover the terrible truth behind Borderland. But that means he and Usagi will have to abandon their plans to sit out the games and instead seek one of the last people who might have the answers-the Queen of Hearts. Will taking on the queen get them any closer to finding their way home, or will it be their final game? Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 400 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $22.99.

Volume 9 - 1st Printing.

Story and Art by Yuki Tabata.

With the battle for the water temple finally over, the Black Bulls return home to the Clover Kingdom as heroes. But more trouble is on the horizon as the Diamond Kingdom launches an invasion! Can Yuno and the Golden Dawn repel the invading mages?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in. 192 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Rei Hiroe. Translated by Joe Yamazaki.

Roanapur explodes as Roberta's vendetta against a top secret U.S. Special Forces team brings out the city's heaviest hitters. Balalaika and the ex-Soviet military troops of Hotel Moscow face off with Major Caxton's Grey Fox unit as it tries to fight its way out of Roanapur. Meanwhile, Rock, Revy and Garcia Lovelace continue their pursuit of Roberta.

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 200 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 9 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Rei Hiroe. Translated by Joe Yamazaki.

Roanapur explodes as Roberta's vendetta against a top secret U.S. Special Forces team brings out the city's heaviest hitters. Balalaika and the ex-Soviet military troops of Hotel Moscow face off with Major Caxton's Grey Fox unit as it tries to fight its way out of Roanapur. Meanwhile, Rock, Revy and Garcia Lovelace continue their pursuit of Roberta.

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 200 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ryo Minenami. Translated by John Werry. Reiji, Gen, and Chako become ever more entangled in Ms. Shiba's web of lies and manipulation. Finally, the childhood friends have the courage to leave town for Tokyo. But sometimes achieving a dream only leads to new problems. Is it true that you can never escape yourself? Softcover, 5-in.x 9-in., 216 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kotoyama. Translated by Junko Goda. Adapted by Shaenon K. Garrity.

Antisocial, dorky boy seeks fun-loving, sexy vampire for blood-sucking and transforming into her minion.

One sleepless night, Ko slips out to walk the streets. Life after dark is a revelation! Especially when he meets flirtatious Nazuna. Except that she's a vampire. That's okay. He wants to become a creature of the night too. But transformation doesn't come that easily...

The tragedy of vampire hunter Anko's past and her former relationship with Nazuna is finally revealed. But old ties don't always lead to new ones... Then, on Halloween, while Ko suffers through a date with Rila, Anko goes on a rampage-and our gang of vampire frenemies isn't her only target!

Softcover, 192 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences.

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $7.99

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by by Norihiro Yagi. Clare and her fellow Claymores Galatea and Jean must battle the Awakened Beings that are holding them captive. In the process, they find their captors' true motive: by torturing the warriors, they want to force them to awaken, and join them in a gathering of Yoma. Will Clare and her comrades be able to defeat the Awakened Beings without becoming one themselves? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Collects Dragon Ball Z TPB (2003 Shonen Jump Edition Digest) Vol.25-27.

Story and art by Akira Toriyama.

The universe's ultimate champions are desperately scheming and training to find a way to stop this abominable bouncy ball. Gohan is undergoing a bizarre training regimen with former Lord of the Lords... but the old guy keeps nodding off! Meanwhile, Trunks and Goten are perfecting their fusion dance in the Room of Spirit and Time to become Super Gotenks, a level 3 Super Saiyan power combo with extra-special hair. But how can they make a dent in a monster that keeps bouncing back? If only there were a way they could bring Goku and Vegeta and their other friends back to Earth... Don't miss the thrilling conclusion to this colossal manga classic!

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 488 pages, B&W.

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

Cover price $17.99.