J.A.P.A.N. comic books issue 1

An historical guide through some of the most iconic of Japanese animation by Helen McCarthy. Softcover, square bound, 64 pages, B&W text with B&W and color illustrations.

1st printing. By Sean Linkenback. This is the complete reference guide to Japanese Science Fiction Film Posters from 1954 to present. Featuring fantastic film art from over 60 different Japanese science fiction films, including all your favorites: The Godzilla series, Gamera, Mothra, Rodan, Gappa, Majin, the Gargantuas, H-Man, and many more. Over 650 posters and lobby cards from 20 different countries featured in full color. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 230 pages, full color. Cover price $59.99.

1st printing. By Sean Linkenback. For over 60 years, Japan has produced an incredible array of science fiction and fantasy films to delight generations of moviegoers. From the King of the Monsters, Godzilla, and the space monster, Ghidorah, to the fire-breathing turtle, Gamera, and invading armies of aliens. This is the book that gathers them all together: featuring art and advertising materials from 75 different films and more than 1,000 color photos of items from 20 different countries. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 232 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

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Japanese Doujinshi/ Fan Art Book. Cover and Art by Mitsukawa Mitsu. Genshin Impact Fanbook vol. 4. Japanese Language.

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Japanese Fan Art Book/Doujinshi. Art and cover by Iruka. A fan art book centered around the "Hololive" character, Nakiri Ayame. Japanese Language.

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Japanese Doujinshi/Fan Art Book. Cover and Art by Gochou. Azur Lane Fan Art Book. Japanese Language.

1st U.S. Printing. Story by Bill Hume and John Annarino. Art by Bill Hume. A Private Look at the Japanese Occupation. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 130 page, B&W. Cover price $0.85.

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2nd and later U.S. printings. Story by Bill Hume and John Annarino. Art by Bill Hume. A Private Look at the Japanese Occupation. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 134 page, B&W. Cover price $0.85.

1st printing. Story and Art by By Bill Hume. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.00.

1st printing. Edited by Chip Kidd. Translated by Anne Ishii. In 1966, during the height of the first Batman craze, a weekly Japanese manga anthology for boys, Shonen King, licensed the rights to commission its own Batman and Robin stories. A year later, the stories stopped. Now, in this gorgeously produced book, hundreds of pages of Batman-manga comics more than four decades old are translated for the first time, appearing alongside stunning photographs of the world's most comprehensive collection of vintage Japanese Batman toys. This is the Dynamic Duo as you've never seen them: with a distinctly Japanese, atomic-age twist as they battle aliens, mutated dinosaurs, and villains who won't stay dead! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., PC. NOTE: This is a Japanese manga-style GN and is meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $60.00.

1st printing. COVER SLEEVE IS MISSING. Edited by Chip Kidd. Translated by Anne Ishii. In 1966, during the height of the first Batman craze, a weekly Japanese manga anthology for boys, Shonen King, licensed the rights to commission its own Batman and Robin stories. A year later, the stories stopped. Now, in this gorgeously produced book, hundreds of pages of Batman-manga comics more than four decades old are translated for the first time, appearing alongside stunning photographs of the world's most comprehensive collection of vintage Japanese Batman toys. This is the Dynamic Duo as you've never seen them: with a distinctly Japanese, atomic-age twist as they battle aliens, mutated dinosaurs, and villains who won't stay dead! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., PC. NOTE: This is a Japanese manga-style GN and is meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $60.00.

1st printing. Edited by Chip Kidd. Translated by Anne Ishii. In 1966, during the height of the first Batman craze, a weekly Japanese manga anthology for boys, Shonen King, licensed the rights to commission its own Batman and Robin stories. A year later, the stories stopped. Now, in this gorgeously produced book, hundreds of pages of Batman-manga comics more than four decades old are translated for the first time, appearing alongside stunning photographs of the world's most comprehensive collection of vintage Japanese Batman toys. This is the Dynamic Duo as you've never seen them: with a distinctly Japanese, atomic-age twist as they battle aliens, mutated dinosaurs, and villains who won't stay dead! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 352 pages, PC. NOTE: This is a Japanese manga-style GN and is meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $29.95.

Slipcover NOT included - 1st printing. Edited by Chip Kidd. Translated by Anne Ishii. In 1966, during the height of the first Batman craze, a weekly Japanese manga anthology for boys, Shonen King, licensed the rights to commission its own Batman and Robin stories. A year later, the stories stopped. Now, in this gorgeously produced book, hundreds of pages of Batman-manga comics more than four decades old are translated for the first time, appearing alongside stunning photographs of the world's most comprehensive collection of vintage Japanese Batman toys. This is the Dynamic Duo as you've never seen them: with a distinctly Japanese, atomic-age twist as they battle aliens, mutated dinosaurs, and villains who won't stay dead! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 352 pages, PC. NOTE: This is a Japanese manga-style GN and is meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $29.95.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese - 1st printing. When the law is out-manned and out-gunned, a city is overrun by villainy. But the tide turns when one girl is transformed into an army of one. Softcover (with Dust Jacket), 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 160 pages, B&W. NOTE: All Text is in Japanese. These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese - Volume 1 - 1st printing. This graphic novel uses photo stills from the animated be Forever Yamato Movie, the story that inspired Star Blazers! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, full color. NOTE: All Text is in Japanese. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style books and are meant to be read right-to-left.

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Japanese Doujinshi/Fan Art Book. Cover and Art by Yumi. Blue Archive Fanbook. Japanese Language. Slab consignment recording only.

Japanese Catalog. A Melon Books Promotional Giveaway. Japanese Language

Volume 1 - 1st printing. NOTE: All text is in Japanese. By Tatsuyuki Tanaka. From video game character designer to Anime artist to illustrator and manga artist, Tatsuyuki Tanaka is well know in each genre. This is the long-awaited first illustration book containing many illustrations and original pieces from his anime projects, plus many design drawnings and rough sketches, some never before seen! A collection of works spanning over 10 years! Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 10-in. x 7-in., 144 pages, full color. NOTE: All text is in Japanese. Cover price $42.99.

Japanese Fan Art Book. Cover and Art by Yuugen. A Comic Market 86 (Comiket 86) Exclusive art book featuring various characters from the Love*Live franchise. Japanese Language.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese - 1st printing. Cloud Strife, the protagonist of Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII, and star of games such as Kingdom Hearts, Dissidia: Final Fantasy, and more, features in this new message book, designed to complement 2007's Cloud magazine special. Jam-packed with full-color illustrations and CGI renders taken from classic games and upcoming games like Final Fantasy XIII, Final Fantasy Versus XIII, and Final Fantasy Agito XIII, Cloud: Message features a slick design and messages from the producers and directors of these best-selling video games as a testament to the character's enduring legacy. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 74 pages, full color. NOTE: All Text is in Japanese - These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $33.75.

(Includes DVD) NOTE: All Text is in Japanese - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Square Enix takes an unprecedented look at the character Cloud Strife, the hero of several games in the Final Fantasy series, from his redesign - as a female character! - in Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy Versus XIII, in addition to the series Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children. Part artbook, part interviews, part lifestyle magazine, Cloud Volume 1 takes the character's charm, worldview, and fashion into perspective, giving readers a new look at an old favorite. In addition, the volume comes with a Special Edition DVD (Region 2) that features game trailers and game footage from games like Final Fantasy VII, Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy XIII, and more! The evolution of game journalism beings here! Softcover, 9-in. x 11 1/2-in., 122 pages, full color. NOTE: All Text is in Japanese - These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $48.99.

(Does NOT Include DVD) NOTE: All Text is in Japanese - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Square Enix takes an unprecedented look at the character Cloud Strife, the hero of several games in the Final Fantasy series, from his redesign - as a female character! - in Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy Versus XIII, in addition to the series Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children. Part artbook, part interviews, part lifestyle magazine, Cloud Volume 1 takes the character's charm, worldview, and fashion into perspective, giving readers a new look at an old favorite. In addition, the volume comes with a Special Edition DVD (Region 2) that features game trailers and game footage from games like Final Fantasy VII, Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy XIII, and more! The evolution of game journalism beings here! Softcover, 9-in. x 11 1/2-in., 122 pages, full color. NOTE: All Text is in Japanese - These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $48.99.

Japanese Artbook. Art and Cover by Coffee-Kizoku. Japanese Language.

1st printing. 1998 collection of Japanese toys for collectors. 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in.,SC, FC, 178 pages. Cover price $26.95.

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1st printing. By Roger Dahl. Roger Dahl's Zero Gravity cartoon strip has been a popular feature of Japan's leading English-language daily newspaper, The Japan Times, since 1991. Now, for the first time, Roger Dahl's Comic Japan brings together the best of Zero Gravity in book form. Offering a Western artist's take on Japan, the strip stars Larry and Lily, a young American couple working as English teachers in Tokyo. Larry and Lily never manage to fully integrate into Japanese society, and Zero Gravity takes a whimsical approach to the meeting of cultures as well as the quirky dynamics of changing relationships between generations and subgroups within Japan. Softcover, 9-in. x 8-in., 168 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

1st Printing. Comics Underground Japan presents the wild, subversive world of Japan's most accomplished underground comics artists. Some of the dozen artists included in this anthology will be familiar to followers of manga; others make their American debut in these pages. The richly imaginative stories in this volume show a great range of graphic style, from painstakingly detailed draftsmanship to exuberant, maniacal renderings. At the heart of each work in this anthology is a unique personal vision and a fierce artistic compulsion - these manga artists are the misfits of the art form, and they are its visionaries. Works from Yoshikazu Ebisu, Kazuichi Hanawa, Hideshi Hino, Suehiro Maruo, Pan Migiwa, Nekojiru & Hajime Yamano, Takashi Nemoto, Carol Shimoda, Yasuji Tanioka, Masakazu Toma, Muddy Wehara, and Hanako Yamada. Softcover, 7" x 10", 221 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

1st Printing. 2nd Edition, revised, updated and expanded. Softcover, 8.5" x 11", 214 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese - 1st printing. Includes photos of cast and crew and a behind-the-scenes look at the popular television show Wonder Woman from the 1970s starring Lynda Carter. Softcover, 8-in. x 9 1/2-in., 104 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: All Text is in Japanese. This book is in the Japanese right-to-left format.

Japanese Art Book. Art and Cover by Mikoto. "2nd Original Illustration Book". Origianlly released during Comic Market (Comiket) 104. Japanese Language.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Essai Ushijima. All over Japan, hard-core fans of animation, video games, and manga comics are hitting the streets in their latest cosplay (short for costume play) outfits-especially women! Devotees spend countless hours and hard-earned yen transforming themselves into their favorite characters and strutting their stuff at conventions, parks, and clubs. Inside, you'll find street-fighting tough chicks, emerald-haired princesses, spunky school girls, and faux-fur kittens. Cosplay Girls is a peek into Japan's wacky wanna-be subculture with all its glitter, glue, posing, and preening. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 96 pages, full color (photos). Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. By Yuji Susaki. Costume Play originally emerged from Japanese anime and game cultures, and is now fed by the fertile imagination of Cosplayers the world over. Photographer Yuji Susaki revisits this fanciful fashion with a clear and reductive vision. Beautiful female models, clad in 17 original costumes such as samurai, nurse, sailor, nun, dracula and cat, are impeccably posed and photographed close-in against all-white backdrops. In Cosplay: Made in Japan, the author creates characters according to his unique eye, bringing this international phenomenon home to Japan again. Hardcover, 192 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

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Japanese Doujinshi/Fan Art Book. Story, Art, and Cover by Suihi. OracleEggs Presents Cute and Quicky Beatrix. GranBlue Fan Art Book. Japanese Language.

Japanese Reprint Edition. First Printing. Reprints Material from DC Universe Rebirth (2016) #1. Story by Geoff johns. Art by Phil Jimenez, Ivan Reis, Ethan Van Sciver, and Gary Frank. Wraparound Cover by Gary Frank. Squarebound with dust jacket and obi strip. Japanese Language.

Japanese Reprint Edition. First Printing. Collects Material from Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe Again (2017) #1-5. Story by Cullen Bunn. Art by Dalibor Talajic. Squarebound with dust jacket. Japanese Language.

Japanese Reprint Edition. Second or Later Printing. Collects Material from Deadpool Suicide Kings (2009 Marvel) #1-5 and Deadpool Games of Death (2009) #1. Story by Mike Benson and Adam Glass. Art by Carlo Barbieri and Shawn Crystal. Cover by Greg Land. Squarebound with dust jacket. Japanese Language.

Japanese Reprint Edition. Vol. 1 - First Printing. Collects Material from the "Dead Presidents" storyline from Deadpool (2013 3rd Series) #1-6. Cover by Chris Bachalo. Story by Gerry Duggan and Brian Posehn. Art by Tony Moore. Squarebound with dust jacket. Japanese Language.

Japanese Reprint Edition. Vol. 1 - First Printing. Collects the "Millionaire with a Mouth" storyline from Deadpool (2016 4th Series) #1-5. Cover by Tony Moore. Story by Gerry Duggan. Art by Mike Hawthorne and Terry Pallot. Squarebound with dust jacket. Japanese Language.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese - 1st printing. Featuring photo stills from the classic anime series Macross (Robotech in America). This issue concentrates on the starlet Lynn Minmay. Softcover, 4 1/2-in. x 6-in., 120 pages, full color. NOTE: All Text is in Japanese. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style books and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Japanese Reprint Edition. First Printing. Reprints Material from Doctor Strange (2015 5th Series) #1-5 (which was collected in Doctor Strange TPB (2016-2018 Marvel) By Jason Aaron, Dennis Hopeless and John Barber - Volume 1). Story by Jason Aaron. Art by Chris Bachalo and Kevin Nowlan. Cover by Chris Bachalo. Squarebound with dust jacket. Japanese Language.

1st printing.

Story and art by Meru Okano. Translated by Jason Muell.

Donald Duck works for the American furniture business "Duck Furnishings". It's been two months since he and his employees, José Carioca and Panchito Pistoles, were reassigned to the Asian Culture and Distribution Department, and the phone hasn't rung even once.

Just as they're starting to wonder why they were transferred in the first place, the CEO suddenly orders them to travel to Japan! The three caballeros must learn all they can about Japanese customs, entertainment, culture, food, and clothing before they return to New York city. Assuming they don't get into too much trouble first!

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

Cover price $12.99.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese - 1st printing - Includes Poster - This beautifully illustrated book includes concept art and character designs for the epic classic anime series Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z. Featuring art from 1984-1995. Hardcover, 218 pages, full color. NOTE: All Text is in Japanese. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese - 1st printing - Does NOT Include Poster - This beautifully illustrated book includes concept art and character designs for the epic classic anime series Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z. Featuring art from 1984-1995. Hardcover, 218 pages, full color. NOTE: All Text is in Japanese. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese - Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Koichi Mizuide and Takashi Yamada. This graphic novels retells the story of the first two OVAs using full color stills from the film itself. Hardcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, full color. NOTE: All Text is in Japanese. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

1st printing. By August Ragone. Now in Paperback! Behind-the-scenes hero to anyone who's thrilled by giant monsters duking it out over Tokyo, Eiji Tsuburaya was the visual effects mastermind behind Godzilla, Ultraman, and numerous Japanese science fiction movies and TV shows beloved around the world. The first book on this legendary film figure in English, this highly visual biography surveys his fascinating life and career, featuring hundreds of film stills, posters, concept art, and delightful on-set photos of Tsuburaya prompting monsters to crush landmark buildings. A must-have for fans, this towering tribute also profiles Tsuburaya's film collaborators, details his key films and shows, and spotlights the enduring popularity of the characters he helped create. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 208 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. By Mark Schilling. Opening up Japan's rich pop heritage to the world at large, this encyclopedic compendium focuses on the books, movies, music, comedians, and cultural scandals that have had the greatest impact in Japan. Softcover, 344 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.95.

2nd and later printings. By Mark Schilling. Opening up Japan's rich pop heritage to the world at large, this encyclopedic compendium focuses on the books, movies, music, comedians, and cultural scandals that have had the greatest impact in Japan. Softcover, 344 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.95.

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Japanese Doujinshi. Story, Cover, and Art by Kaoru Teramoto. Dirty Pair Fanbook. Japanese Language. Slab consignment recording only.

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Japanese Doujinshi/ Fan Art Book. Gold Spot Foil Wraparound Cover and Art by Tom. Japanese Language. Slab consignment recording only.

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Japanese Doujinshi/Fan Art Book. Cover and Art by Yuichi Murakami. Fate Grand Order Fan Art Book. Japanese Language.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Chapter I: Part 1!" Story and art by Mamoru Nagano. English adapation by John Wisnom. Available for the first time in English! First appearing in New Type in 1986, this series continues into the new millennium. It's the Joker calendar year J.C. 2988. One of the Galaxy's most prestigious fatima meights, Dr. Chrome Ballanche completes the work on his final two masterpieces. Lachesis and Clotho - only to have to take them into custody by the local lord! He is a depraved upstart merchant by the name of Grand Duke Juba Bardiam, and he covets the two fatimas to satisfy his outlandish lecheries. Ballanche has no one to turn to for help, but his longtime friend Ladios Sopp to save his two daughters from Juba's slimy clutches. Softcover (with Dust Jacket), 6 1/2-in. x 8-in., 202 pages, B&W. NOTE: All Text is in Japanese. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.