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TEZUKA'S BLACK JACK VOLUME 6 TP
(W/A) Osamu Tezuka
Black Jack is recognized as Osamu Tezuka's third most famous series, after Astro
Boy and Kimba, the White Lion. A mysterious and charismatic young genius
surgeon, Black Jack travels the world performing amazing and impossible medical
feats. The globe-trotting maverick surgeon flies to Italy to save the life of a
young boy who seems to be turning to stone. Black Jack must discover the source
of an elderly father's breathing difficulties before his son conducts a
medically assisted suicide to end his misery. These and other dramatic tales
fill this volume of Black Jack's medical exploits. (C: 0-1-2)
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O/A TEZUKA'S BLACK JACK PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE HC'S
(W/A) Osamu Tezuka
Limited Quantities Available! A PREVIEWS Exclusive! Features a previously
unpublished 20-page Black Jack story by Tezuka — available nowhere else — and
finally approved for publication by the Tezuka estate! Though a trained
physician, Black Jack refuses to accept a medical license due to his hatred and
mistrust of the medical community's hypocrisy and corruption. He has occasional
run-ins with the authorities, as well as from gangsters and criminals who
approach him for illegal operations. But because Black Jack keeps his true
motives secret, his ethics are perceived as questionable and he is considered a
selfish, uncaring devil.
VOLUME 1—HC, 6x8, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95
VOLUME 2—HC, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95
VOLUME 3 (MAY088202)—HC, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95
VILLARD BOOKS
FLIGHT VOLUME 6 GN
(E) Kazu Kibuishi
Flight is a full-color anthology of short stories by some of the hottest
creators in the field. The artists range from top animators working at Pixar and
other major studios, to emerging web cartoonists and established comic book and
graphic novel creators. Each contributor's story in the anthology represents a
labor of love, and that fact shines through in the overall quality of the
anthology. It's no wonder Flight has ascended so rapidly, developing such a
rabid following. (C: 0-1-2)
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VIZ MEDIA
ALL YOU NEED IS KILL
By Hiroshi Sakurazaka
When the alien Gitai invade, Keiji Kiriya is just one of the many raw recruits
shoved into a suit of battle armor called a Jacket and sent out to kill. Keiji
dies on the battlefield, only to find himself reborn each morning to fight and
die again and again. While on his 158th iteration, he sees something different,
something out of place: a female soldier. Is she the key to Keiji’s escape, or
to his final death?
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THE LORD OF THE SANDS OF TIME (NOVEL)
By Issui Ogawa
By multiple Seiun* Award winner Issui Ogawa! Sixty-two years after human life on
Earth was annihilated by rampaging alien invaders, the enigmatic Messenger O is
sent back in time with a mission to unite humanity of past eras -during the
Second World War and ancient Japan, even back to the dawn of the species itself
— to defeat the invasion before it begins. However, in a future shredded by war
and genocide, love waits for O. Will O save humanity only to doom himself? (*
The Seiun Award is the Japanese equivalent of the prestigious Hugo Award.)
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DRAGON BALL Z, VOL. 5 (VIZBIG EDITION)
By Akira Toriyama
3 vols. in 1 + Bonus Content! Trunks, a mysterious warrior from the future, has
arrived to warn Son Goku and pals of a horrendous menace that could destroy the
universe.
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DRAGON BALL, VOL. 5 (VIZBIG EDITION)
By Akira Toriyama
3 vols. in 1 + Bonus Content! The Great Demon King Piccolo is all set for world
domination--but first, he needs to gather the seven Dragon Balls to restore his
youth and power.
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GIN TAMA, VOL. 13
By Hideaki Sorachi
Gin's Street Fighting Lessons Learned: Frontal wedgies are extremely effective
and girls hit a lot harder the more innocent they look.
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KUROHIME, VOL. 12
By Masanori Ookamigumi Katakura
Within the jaws of Shishijo, a living castle shaped like a giant lion, Kurohime
faces her most bitter enemy, Sword.
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THE PRINCE OF TENNIS, VOL. 32
By Takeshi Konomi
The National Tournament in its quarterfinal stage, the Seishun players find
themselves pitted against their old rivals, Hyotei. Kicking things off is the
No. 3 Singles match.
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SHAMAN KING, VOL. 23
By Hiroyuki Takei
By the co-creator of Ultimo, Stan Lee's newest manga! Hao wants Spirit of Fire
to consume the Golem for its mana...with young Salerm still inside!
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NARUTO, VOL. 45
By Masashi Kishimoto
Best Selling Manga Series of the Year! Sasuke and Naruto find that their powers
are ever-increasing. Sasuke can now use the Mangekyo Sharingan in multiple ways,
and Naruto may have become even more powerful than his sensei, Jiraiya!
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REBORN!, VOL. 12
By Akira Amano
The battle between the Varia assassins and Tsuna's "family" for the Vongola
rings is on! He gives it his all, but the Varia are proving themselves masters
of the most vile foul play.
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STRAWBERRY 100%, VOL. 9
By Mizuki Kawashita
Junpei pays a visit to Yui's family and very nearly destroys Yui's school
career! Then he attempts the nearly impossible--spending time with Tsukasa,
Satsuki and Aya all on the same day!
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ULTIMATE MUSCLE, VOL. 23
By Yudetamago
In an unsettling development, Kid Muscle faces bad guys so evil they can only be
countered with... other bad guys.
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SHONEN JUMP VOL. 7 #8 AUGUST 2009
THE WORLD'S MOST POPULAR MANGA! One of the world's biggest comics, containing
the original manga versions of some of the most popular anime ever made!
Magazine, 328pgs, PC $4.99
CAPTIVE HEARTS, VOL. 5
By Matsuri Hino
FINAL VOLUME! Convinced that finding the jewel of the Dragon God will release
the Kuroishi family from their curse, Megumi and Suzuka travel to China
together. But even if they succeed in their mission, can Megumi ever truly be
free from Suzuka?
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HIGH SCHOOL DEBUT, VOL. 10
By Kazune Kawahara
Friendship and love are put to the test when Asaoka reveals to Yoh that he likes
Haruna. To settle things once and for all, Yoh and Asaoka strike a deal--whoever
loses the school sports meet will give up his feelings for her!
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LOVE COM, VOL. 13
By Aya Nakahara
Someone didn't make it into college, and it wasn't Ôtani! Suzuki, thrown by his
family's harsh expectations, failed the college entrance exam. Now some bruiser
who did get accepted wants Chiharu for himself!
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NANA, VOL. 17
By Ai Yazawa
When the tabloids start digging up Nana's troubled family history, Hachi tries
to step in and take care of things. But will her good intentions stir up more
trouble?
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RED RIVER, VOL. 26
By Chie Shinohara
Prince Juda, Nakia's son, lies unconscious following a suicide attempt. It's
established during interrogation before the council of ministers that Urhi is
not the boy's father.
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HONEY HUNT, VOL. 2
By Miki Aihara
It's only the first day of Yura's acting career and things are already getting
out of hand. Someone has ruined her costume and there isn't enough time to find
a replacement.
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KIMI NI TODOKE: FROM ME TO YOU, VOL. 1
By Karuho Shiina
Series Debut with Stickers! (1st printing only) Sawako Kuronuma is the perfect
heroine…for a horror movie. With her jet-black hair, sinister smile and silent
demeanor, she's often mistaken for Sadako, the haunting character from Ringu.
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S*A, VOL. 11
By Maki Minami
Just when it seems like Hikari might finally come to terms with her feelings for
Kei, a huge new obstacle looms up between them. Kei's grandfather, the patriarch
of the clan, comes to Japan, demanding that Kei return to London.
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WE WERE THERE, VOL. 5
By Yuki Obata
In love, timing is everything. If you can't convey your feelings at that crucial
moment, Even fate will pass you by.
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SHOJO BEAT VOL. 5 #8 AUGUST 2009
VIZ Media's monthly manga magazine, Shojo Beat, offers vast quantities of
serialized shojo manga appearing in the United States for the first time.
Magazine, 300pgs, PC $5.99
REAL, VOL. 5
By Takehiko Inoue
Tomomi Nomiya is a young tough whose life goes horribly awry after he gets in an
accident and causes a young woman to lose the use of her legs. After months of
tormented soul searching, he sets his mind to face the two greatest fears of his
life, getting back on the road to get his driver's license and visiting the girl
whose life he has irreparably damaged.
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VAGABOND, VOL. 4 (VIZBIG EDITION)
By Takehiko Inoue
Musashi endeavors to take on sword master Yagyû Sekishûsai, a man recognized by
many to be the greatest swordsman of his time. Little does he know that going
against a man of such depth and proportion means much more than just killing a
seemingly helpless old man in his sleep.
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PLUTO: URASAWA X TEZUKA , VOL. 4
By Naoki Urasawa
The seven great robots of the world are being destroyed one after the other, and
the former members of the politically charged Bora Survey Group are also being
targeted.
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OISHINBO: FISH, SUSHI AND SASHIMI
By Tetsu Kariya
Things come to a head during the "Salmon Battle," which pits father against son
in an epic contest to develop the best dish before a panel of judges. Will
Yamaoka finally defeat Kaibara? Or will he once again be left in his father's
shadow?
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INUYASHA, VOL. 38
By Rumiko Takahashi
The plot thickens as both Kagura and Hakudoshi's plans come to light. It seems
that Hakudoshi will stop at nothing to achieve his goals, but will he succeed?!
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FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST, VOL. 19
By Hiromu Arakawa
Ed's clever plan to take out an enemy leaves him severely injured... Can he
cheat death? Plus, the disturbing origin of Ed and Al's immortal father finally
revealed!
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YAKITATE!! JAPAN, VOL. 18
By Takashi Hashiguchi
Sibling rivalry takes over the competition kitchen as yakuza heir apparent
Kanmuri clashes with his half-brother Tsutsumi. The loser will inherit their
father's organized crime circle.
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BASTARD!!, VOL. 19
By Kazushi Hagiwara
New levels of madness, violence and mosaiced man parts. Hell is awash with the
blood of the many.
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CASE CLOSED!, VOL. 30
By Gosho Aoyama
Long ago, Sunset Manor was the site of a gruesome massacre...and an unsolved
mystery. Now six master detectives have been invited to the manor to play a
deadly game hosted by Japan's greatest phantom thief.
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SWITCH, VOL. 9
By Naked ape
When Kai goes undercover with Section 2, he falls into real danger when he is
separated from the rest of the unit. Now Section 2 must race to find him before
it's too late.
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CHOCO MIMI, VOL. 1
By Konami Sonoda
With Exclusive Stickers! (1st printing only!) Choco and Mimi are best friends in
eighth grade. Choco is serious and reliable, while Mimi is a bit spoiled and a
lot silly, but they're both super-cute and ultra-stylish!
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BAKÉGYAMON , VOL. 3
By Mitsuhisa Tamura
The battle begins in earnest as the final 32 are paired up tournament-style.
With the playing field a mock Tokyo Tower, there's only one way to go… up!
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LEAVE IT TO PET!, VOL. 2
By Kenji Sonishi
PET was once a simple plastic bottle until nine-year-old Noboru recycled him.
Then PET became a super robot! Now recycled robots are popping up in all shapes
and sizes.
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NARUTO: CHAPTER BOOK, VOL. 8
By Masashi Kishimoto
As Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura prepare for their new exams, the competition
intrudes on their success. Can they prove to their teachers they are still the
most powerful ninja kids in all the lands?
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STARTING POINT: 1979-1996
By Hayao Miyazaki
A hefty compilation of essays (both pictorial and prose), notes, concept
sketches and interviews by (and with) Hayao Miyazaki. Arguably the most
respected animation director in the world, Miyazaki is the genius behind "Howl's
Moving Castle," Princess Mononoke" and the Academy Award-winning film, "Spirited
Away."
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