VEROTIK
MORELLA PRESENTS: VEROTIKA RETURNS SPECIAL
(W) Glenn Danzig (A) Pac Vinh, Ted Naifeh
The original erotic-horror anthology returns with all-new tales! First up is the eroti-gore tale, "Change of Face." Next is a special Morella-narrated Verotika story. Plus, a Verotik pin-up gallery. Cover by Dorian Cleavenger.
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24pgs, FC SRP: $4.95
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RIN-NE, VOL. 1
By Rumiko Takahashi
Shonen Sunday & VIZ Media bring you a new adventure from Rumiko Takahashi, creator of the mega-hit series InuYasha! Japan-North America simultaneous weekly on-line release! RATING: T+
SC, 5x7, B&W $9.99
INUYASHA VOL. 1 (VIZBIG EDITION)
By Rumiko Takahashi
Rediscover the gripping story, now in a larger trim size, with over 30 full-color manga pages, and art galley and illustrations straight from Inuyasha’s original Japanese publication in Shonen Sunday. 3 Vols. In 1 + Bonus Content! RATING: T+
SC, 6x9, 576pgs, B&W $17.99
INUYASHA VOL. 42
By Rumiko Takahashi
InuYasha and the others face a treacherous tree-demon! Their battle leaves them...puzzled. Then one of Naraku's allies betrays him... or Naraku betrays himself. What kind of devious, twisted plan is Naraku up to now...?! RATING: T+
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99
GOGO MONSTER
By Taiyo Matsumoto
By the Eisner Award Winner, Taiyo Matsumoto! GoGo Monster is a nuanced tale of a young boy and his overly active imagination. RATING: T
SC, 6x9, 464pgs, B&W $27.99
JORMUNGAND, VOL. 1
By Keitaro Takahashi
Koko Hekmatyar, the head of H&C Logistic Incorporated, introduces new recruit Jonah to her team of troubleshooters, and it isn't long before they have some trouble to shoot.
Call out: Death is the business, and business is good. RATING: M
SC, 6x8, 192pgs, B&W $12.99
IKIGAMI: THE ULTIMATE LIMIT, VOL. 3
By Motoro Mase
Congratulations! You have been randomly selected to die in 24 hours. Thank you for your continued attention and your cooperation and participation. RATING: M
SC, 6x8, 224pgs, B&W $12.99
OISHINBO: A LA CARTE—THE JOY OF RICE
By Tetsu Kariya
When Yamaoka is asked by Tozai's head chef for help in coming up with a new rice dish, what starts out as a simple culinary request rapidly grows into a disquisition into the past, present and future of Japan's food culture. RATING: T
SC, 6x8, 268pgs, B&W $12.99
PLUTO: URASAWA X TEZUKA, VOL. 6
By Naoki Urasawa and Osamu Tezuka
Europol's top robot detective Gesicht has been put on the serial murder case, and he's mere steps away from discovering the horrifying truth behind the killer and his motives...Little does he realize that he's also steps away from discovering a horrifying truth of his own... RATING: T+
SC, 6x8, 200pgs, B&W $12.99
VAGABOND, VOL. 30
By Takehiko Inoue
Striving for enlightenment by way of the sword, Miyamoto Musashi is prepared to cut down anyone who stands in his way. RATING: M
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CLAYMORE, VOL. 15
By Norihiro Yagi
Galatea's plans to eliminate the Awakened former number 2, "Bloody" Agatha, have failed, but the arrival of Clare and her comrades turns the tide of battle. RATING: T+
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D.GRAY-MAN, VOL. 15
By Katsura Hoshino
A Noah called Lulu Bell leads an army of Akuma against the exorcists in order to retrieve the Egg, a device that will enable the Millenium Earl to activate his new Ark.
Call out: Anime Now in North America! RATING: T+
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99
HIKARU NO GO, VOL. 17
By Yumi Hotta
Hikaru's archrival Akira is playing so well even veteran players tremble at the mention of his name. And now, at long last, the two boys will play each other... RATING: A
SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W $9.99
SHAMAN KING, VOL. 25
By Hiroyuki Takei
Yoh and Lyserg are in the heat of battle with Luchist! Will they be able to defeat the X-Laws once and for all so they can finally move on to Hao? RATING: T
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99
WAQWAQ , VOL. 2
By Ryu Fujisaki
The girl who could be the Kami is kidnapped by a trio of mysterious sages. To save her, Shio must join forces with a former opponent and battle through a slew of ever-more-powerful renegade Guardians! RATING: T
SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.99
SHONEN JUMP VOL. 7 #12, DECEMBER 2009
THE WORLD'S MOST POPULAR MANGA! Each issue includes tons of full-color information about toys, TCGs, CCGs, video games and anime, plus amazing manga stories! RATING: T
Magazine, 7x10, 328pgs, PC $4.99
BEAST MASTER, VOL. 1
By Kyousuke Motomi
Leo Aoi looks like a crazy animal with wild eyes—and no one at his new high school will go near him! He does seem to have a special connection with animals though, which intrigues overzealous animal lover Yuiko Kubozuka. RATING: T+
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99
NANA, VOL. 19
By Ai Yazawa
The tabloid feeding frenzy has finally brought Blast down, but Nana is determined to keep hope alive. As long as she keeps herself in the spotlight, she knows there's a chance Blast can make a comeback. RATING: M
SC, 5x7, 194pgs, B&W $9.99
VAMPIRE KNIGHT, VOL. 8
By Matsuri Hino
After trying to recall her past, Yuki's hallucinations become more vivid and she tries to strangle Zero during a fit of madness. Locked in her room, all she can see is a world dyed in blood, but Kaname comes for her. RATING: T+
SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W $9.99
BLACK BIRD, VOL. 2
By Kanoko Sakurakoji
Kyo, the head of the Tengu demon clan, is Misao's only chance for survival. But even though she has sweet memories of him as a childhood friend, she has trouble reconciling them with the man he has become. RATING: T+
SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.99
FUSHIGI YÛGI: GENBU KAIDEN, VOL. 9
By Yuu Watase
Back in her own world, Takiko tries to forget about the "Universe of the Four Gods." She returns to her father's home and concentrates on being a loyal daughter—and, soon, a dutiful bride. But she can't leave her other life behind. RATING: T+
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OURAN HIGH SCHOOL HOST CLUB, VOL. 13
By Bisco Hatori
Mei, wanting Haruhi to face up to her feelings, leaves out a magazine that has a checklist for determining whether a girl is in love. As Haruhi reads through the checklist, she realizes that one host may have captured her heart without her even knowing... RATING: T
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BATTLE ROYALE: THE NOVEL (2ND EDITION)
By Koushun Takami
In an alternative totalitarian Japan, junior high school students are sent to an island and forced to slay one another for the glory of the regime. But this time, last year's "winner" Shogo Kawada is playing the game again!
SC, 5x8, 640pgs, B&W $16.99
BRAVE STORY (NOVEL-PAPERBACK)
By Miyuki Miyabe
Alone after his father wass hospitalized and his mother attempts suicide, Wataru Mitani ventures from the real world to the land of Vision, where he seeks five magical gemstones representing the qualities of charity, bravery, faith, grace, and the power of light and darkness.
SC, 5x8, 800pgs, B&W $16.99
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