TALCMEDIA PRESS
DREADNOUGHT: INVASION SIX #2
by Roszko & Sanna
Lord Commodore Ranor Broxton, having barely escaped his own battle with the
invaders, learned that Lady Alianna and her garrison were wiped out. Unbeknownst
to Ranor, the Lady Alianna lives still, and she and her fellow officers are
plotting to retake the base! Meanwhile, Ranor and his crew reach Vrados IV, a
desolate planet, but they discover something unexpected — a top-secret Imperium
lab where they learn what really happened!
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TESHKEEL MEDIA GROUP
THE 99 #7
by Al-Mutawa, Nicieza, McCrea & Parsons
With Blackworf defeated, The 99 struggle to find a balance between being kids
and facing their responsibilities to the world around them. How can they have
normal lives while choosing to become the heroes Dr. Ramzi knows they can be?
Plus, what is Noora's new power and how will it affect the lives of The 99
forever?
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99
3 BOYS PRODUCTIONS
STUDENTS OF THE UNUSUAL GIANT-SIZED MUSIC SPECIAL #1
by Various
Uncle Pat has been killed by the sentient skin cancer and an Irish funeral
prepares the return of the Zombie Biker! The rock-and-roll legend Recalcitrant
Jones & the Dead Beats returns. This special issue include a 14-track CD
featuring music from the Students of the Unusual song contest, plus bonus
tracks.
MATURE THEMES
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TITAN PUBLISHING
JAMES BOND: THE PARADISE PLOT TP
by Ian Fleming, Jim Lawrence & John McLusky
Stand by for two more adventures with the world’s greatest and most famous
secret agent, James Bond, as some of his most thrilling ultra-rare stories are
collected for the first time ever in a deluxe collectors’ library edition! In
this latest action-packed volume, Bond teams up with fellow 00 agent Suzi Kew
once again on another sun-soaked escapade, "The Paradise Plot!" This new,
never-before-collected edition also features Lawrence and McLusky’s rarely seen
story "Death Mask!" Plus, a new introduction by Lois Chiles from the film
Moonraker and an exclusive feature on rare and unusual James Bond comics from
around the world! (C: 0-1-2)
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JAMES BOND TP'S
by Ian Fleming & Various
These deluxe reprint collections of 007's daily newspaper strip capture the true
spirit of Ian Fleming's exhiliarating work, while exclusive features chart
Bond's genesis and legacy! (C: 0-1-2)
THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN (NEW PRINTING)—SC, 9x12, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95
OCTOPUSSY (NEW PRINTING)—SC, 9x12, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95
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GOLDFINGER (NEW PRINTING)—SC, 8x11, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95
CASINO ROYALE (NEW PRINTING)—SC, 9x12, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95
DR. NO (NEW PRINTING)—SC, 9x12, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95
JEFF HAWKE VOLUME 2: THE AMBASSADORS HC
by Willie Patterson & Sydney Jordan
Thought of as one of the most influential and intelligent comic strips ever
published, Jeff Hawke is a high point in adult-oriented science- fiction
storytelling! Jeff Hawke is once more forced to be an ambassador for humankind,
as strange aliens make contact with humanity in "The Ambassadors;" a mysterious
alien toys with time and becomes the "Pastmaster;" and an excavation unearths
mysterious artifacts of incredible power in "The Immortal Toys" — plus two more
strange sci-fi tales, "The Gamesman" and "A Test Case!" Willie Patterson’s
scripts make Jeff Hawke’s plots and characters truly compelling, and Sydney
Jordan’s groundbreaking artwork fully capture the peculiarities of the aliens in
Jeff’s universe! (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 9x12, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95
STAR OF THE MONTH
SPIDER-MAN: THE ICON HC
by Steve Saffel
With a foreword by Marvel legend Stan Lee himself, this spectacular, full-color
hardcover charts Spider-Man throughout pop culture, from his four-color comics
days to his big-budget blockbuster present, the entire phenomenon, including
interviews with key writers and artists, rare images of merchandise, and unseen
artwork from the cartoons and movies! Renowned expert Steve Staffel combines a
wealth of knowledge and incredibly rare archive material to create the essential
book for Spider-fans! Available in a regular edition and a Stan Lee-signed
Previews Exclusive hardcover edition.
REGULAR EDITION HARDCOVER—HC, 10x12, 320pgs, FC SRP: $49.95
PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE HARDCOVER—HC, 10x12, 320pgs, FC SRP: $100.00
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TOKYOPOP
KINGDOM HEARTS II VOLUME 2 GN
Creator: Shiro Amano
Based on the smash-hit video game, the fantastic adventure of Kingdom Hearts
continues! Stunned by the cryptic words spoken by Namine, Roxas desperately
tries to uncover the true connection to his dream-self, Sora. For her part,
Namine wants to help Roxas in his quest, but she’ll have to act quickly before
DiZ succeeds in his plan to "dispose" of her. And then there is the question of
Axel, and just whose side he is really on...
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FAIRIES GN
Creator: Disney
For years now, new fairies have been born everyday into Never Land, keeping the
world’s most famous fairy—Tinker Bell—company. Who are these fairies, and do
they have any special talents like our beloved Tink? This gorgeous manga
introduces girls to Tinker Bell’s secret magical world and a new circle of
enchanting fairy friends.
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WHITE NIGHT MELODY VOLUME 1
Creator: Selina Lin
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for Mild Sexuality, Mild Gore, Occultism
Kelin and Yuanshu live together with their son Haoji. The three seem like a
normal family—except they have two other "family" members! Two of their dolls—Keling
and Jingping—have been brought to life...and are even going to high school! What
exciting adventures lay ahead of them, and what is the past that ties them
together?
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KANNAZUKI NO MIKO: DESTINY OF SHRINE MAIDEN VOLUME 1 GN
Creator: Kaishaku
Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) for Explicit Sexuality, Sexual Full Body Nudity, Mild
Gore, Explicit Fanservice, Tobacco Reference/Use, Alcohol Use
Kurusugawa Himeko and Himemiya Chikane are two average female high school
students. But on their sixteenth birthday, their fates change—and they discover
that they are the reincarnations of the Solar and Lunar Goddesses! The Orochi,
an ancient evil, awakens and its followers are bent on total annihilation. Can
these two girls stop them and save the planet?
MATURE THEMES
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HEAVENSHIELD VOLUME 1 GN
Creator: Ryu Blackman
Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+)
With the proliferation of organic technology in the post-meteor age, human and
reptilian descendents have struck a delicate peace accord based on a dark new
religion called Sacrosanct. When a psychotic general escapes prison and plots a
military coup, it’s up to saucy racer girl Sepulveda Ramos and her dysfunctional
crew of mercenaries to prevent global scale carnage...but first she needs a
drink!
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FOXY LADY VOLUME 1 GN
Creator: Ayun Tachibana
Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for Mild Sexuality, Non-Sexual Nondescript
Nudity, Mild Violence, Moderate Gore, Representation of Pornography, Moderate
Fanservice, Tobacco Reference/Use, Alcohol Use
The heir to the Mikasa shrine, Jin is training to become a shrine priest when
suddenly a cute fox girl drops in! Half demon and half human, Kogane has come to
the Human World to fulfill her dream of becoming a full human. But in order to
do so, she must be united with an heir to a shrine. Is Kogane the dream girl Jin
has always wanted? He will find out as the two of them live together and
encounter many wacky situations with other demons and their powers!
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TRINITY BLOOD VOLUME 6 GN
Author: Sunao Yoshida
Art By: Kiyo Kyujyo, Thores Shibamoto (character designs)
Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+)
In the dark and distant future, Armageddon has given rise to an eternal war
between the humans, led by the Vatican, and the Methuselah Empire, the domain of
the vampires!...Sister Esther and Abel finally reconcile in the aftermath of
Radu’s devastating attack. As Ion slowly recovers and copes with his best
friend’s betrayal, the party finally reaches the capital of the Methuselah
Empire... only to discover that even within the glorious city, they are anything
by safe! Deception, intrigue and bloodshed lurk around every corner, and many
secrets and mysteries are about to be revealed.
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CHIBI VAMPIRE VOLUME 8 GN
Creator: Yuna Kagesaki
Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+)
After months of very little romantic development, are Karin and Kenta ready to
take a big step forward in their relationship? With the young couple finally
starting to hold hands in public, Maki forces the issue by setting up a zoo
date. And when Karin and Kenta find themselves alone at the zoo, crazy monkeys
aren’t their only obstacle. What’s this? A romantic rival who could be a major
thorn in Karin’s side? This volume also features a side story showing how Karin
and Maki first became best friends.
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SGT. FROG VOLUME 15 GN
Creator: Mine Yoshizaki
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
Sgt. Keroro, commanding officer of Planet Keron’s invasion force, continues to
have problems while stuck on Earth... In this chapter Keroro attempts to
“remodel” the Hinata house for the coming year’s invasion, but instead gets
sidetracked into policing the household for “violations.” In the end, Aki vetoes
the remodeling job, and Keroro is slapped with a huge fine by the Cosmic Police
for parking his invasion vehicle illegally.
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ARIA VOLUME 2 GN
Creator: Kozue Amano
Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for Non-Sexual Nondescript Nudity, Mild
Fanservice, Alcohol Use
Akari Mizunashi is training to become an undine gondolier, on the watery planet
of Aqua. Along the way, she witnesses some wondrous sights as she discovers
exciting new things about herself and her city. Akari is about to experience her
first winter on Aqua by finding a new friend, a snow bug, and enjoying a trip to
a hot spring. She also learns about Aqua’s underground inhabitants and discovers
the crucial role they play. Lastly, the volume ends with the traditional
Venetian New Year’s celebration and, most interesting of all, the Carnival.
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V.B. ROSE VOLUME 2 GN
Creator: Banri Hidaka
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for Mild Sexuality
Her beloved sister’s wedding lands Ageha a dream job at a bridal salon, but her
happy days in the world of frills and sparkles may be disrupted by an even more
dazzling pair of young men! It’s a mad dash to get to the church on time for
Ageha and Yukari, bearing Hibari’s just-finished bridal gown! Ageha will give it
her all in the final race to make her older sister’s special day as fabulous as
possible, but will it be enough? And after the ceremony is over, won’t her time
with V.B. Rose be over as well?
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SAMURAI DEEPER KYO VOLUME 28
Creator: Akimine Kamijyo
Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+)
Shihodo, guardian of the Onmyoji Palace’s labyrinth, sends Kyo on a task to
retrieve the four cursed blades of Muramasa in order to gain his freedom. Later
on, the group comes upon Yuya’s "dead" brother Nozomu once again, only this
time, his true identity will shake the very balance of the world.
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GTO: THE EARLY YEARS—SHONAN JUNAI GUMI VOLUME 7 GN
Creator: Tohru Fujisawa
Art By: Tohru Fujisawa
Rating: M (Mature Age 18+)
Before Ekichi Onizuka would become the "Greatest Teacher in the World," he and
Ryuji Danma were members of an infamous biker gang, Oni Baku. When not out
riding around and getting into trouble, this duo could be found trying to pick
up young woman! In this volume, the Tsujido boys learn that Akutsu is after the
old Midnight Angel leader’s coat, which Oni-Baku happens to have. Akutsu
snatches Yasha away again and challenges Ryuji to a one-on-one at Enoshima Gate,
and the winner keeps the coat!
MATURE THEMES
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ROZEN MAIDEN VOLUME 8 GN
Creator: Peach-Pit
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
Jun Sakurada is a middle school hikikomori that’s found himself master to
several Rozen Maidens, mysterious living dolls that are in a battle for
survival, and the chance to meet the man that created them, that they call the
Alice Game…In the final volume of Rozen Maiden, Jun has finally started coming
out of his shell and is almost ready to go back to school, but in turn is
turning a blind eye to those that need his attention. Meanwhile, the battle to
become "Alice" has reached a new point in the game, and the dolls are given more
information on their youngest sister, the seventh doll Kirakisho. As Kirakisho
begins to catch more of the dolls in her web, and Shinku is forced to make a
drastic move, Jun must make a choice: to open or not to open?
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BATTLE CLUB VOLUME 6 GN
Creator: Yuji Shiozaki
Rating: M (Mature Age 18+)
Tondemon and Mukoda are fighting for their lives–Mukoda wants to kill Tondemon
to show how powerful she has become. While Tondemon feels guilty for triggering
Mukoda’s rage, he fights Mukoda empathetically because she hasn’t fully
understood the meaning of Kiai. In the end, Mukoda accepts Tondemon’s
compassion, and the battle ends. Mukoda and Tondemon both disappear from Tamako
and Mokichi’s lives.
MATURE THEMES
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RAVE MASTER VOLUME 28 GN
Creator: Hiro Mashima
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for Non-Sexual Nondescript Nudity, Mild Violence,
Moderate Language, Mild Sexual Language, Mild Fanservice
The epic battle continues as Haru fights the seemingly invincible Hardner. Every
foe has a weakness, but can Haru find Hardner’s before it’s too late? Meanwhile,
Elie finds the courage to take on the monster named Endless, hoping that the
Time-Space Staff can banish the beast. Will her gamble pay off, or do they all
have a losing hand? Find out in the next exciting volume!
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THE ADVENTURES OF DUAN SURK VOLUME 4: OPAL OF ICE & SNOW NOVEL
Author: Mishio Fukazawa
Art By: Takao Otokita
Duan and Olba’s adventure continues, as they step forward into a new and
dangerous future, a future that is uncertain, as their quest leads them toward
the opal of ice and snow...
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ARCHLORD VOLUME 5 GN
Creator: Jin-Hwan Park
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
Arin and Ugdrasil arrive at Elka to seek the prophet Berouze. Upon arrival, Arin
is shocked to find out that various races wander around the city–from Elves,
Gnome, Kobalt, and even Orcs. However, no one in the town had even heard of the
name Berouze. While wandering around the town, Arin and Ugdrasil help out an old
man from a band of thug-like knights. The grateful old man invites his rescuers
into his home for some tea, and, coincidentally enough, the old man ends up
being the prophet Berouze himself!
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BRAVE STORY VOLUME 4 GN
Author: Miyuki Miyabe
Art By: Yoichiro Ono
Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+)
Wataru and Ki-Kiima are making their way through the Northern continent in the
hopes of rescuing Kaori Daimatsu from the clutches of the fanatical “Church of
the Elder God.” The 5th leg of Shigdra make an appearance and chaos ensues!
Assassinations are foiled, but at what cost? Will Wataru and Ki-Kiima survive?
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CHERRY JUICE VOLUME 3 GN
Creator: Haruka Fukushima
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for Mild Sexuality, Non-Sexual Nondescript Nudity,
Moderate Language, Mild Fanservice,
Step-siblings Minami and Otome are finally getting along as true siblings
should—but romance always complicates matters! Hokuto, the new kid in town, is
causing more and more problems for the Hasaki siblings. But matters come to a
head when Minami finally agrees to reconcile with his biological father, and he
moves out! Will his sudden absence force Otome to realize her own feelings...?
From the creator of the fan favorite Kedamono Damono comes a romantic tale that
gives a whole new answer to the meaning of love!
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CHRONICLES OF THE CURSED SWORD VOLUME 21 GN
Author: Beop-Ryong Yeo
Art By: Hui-Jin Park
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
The Heavenly Realm plans to seal the Human realm using eight towers, which will
end all life on earth! To keep that from happening, Jukwol and his team (Rey,
Shouren, Shueny, Hyacia, etc) continue their attack on King Wansun’s tower. When
Shyao comes face to face with her sisters and her former teacher, the Holy
Mother, will she be able to do what is necessary to save the world?
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DEMON FLOWERS: KURUIZAKI NO HANA VOLUME 3 GN
Creator: Mizuki Hakase
Art By: Mizuki Hakase
Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for Moderate Sexuality, Non-Sexual Full Body
Nudity, Moderate Violence, Moderate Gore, Moderate Language, Alcohol Use
Once many gods guarded Japan, Demons appeared and ate the gods. Acquiring
special powers, they found out that some of the gods had created children with
human beings. Called “Kuruizaki no Hana” these children had special powers…In
this volume, Gold brings three women who are the wife, girlfriend, and daughter
of members of the Family, and tells Ushitora that he’ll kill them if Ushitora
attacks the monster, Chimera.
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FANTAMIR VOLUME 3 GN
Creator: Eun-Jin Seo
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for Mild Sexuality, Mild Violence, Mild Gore, Mild
Language
A strange incident causes Mir to lose her magical abilities, so she decides to
retire and become a student in a normal school. Or so she thought! To her
surprise, she’s enrolled in a shaman class, in a school with a mysterious
history... As the story continues Hae-Rang confesses to Mir that he loves her,
bur Mir doesn’t believe him. We learn how Mir and Hae-Rang first met as
children. We also learn how Hae-Rang’s sister Ba-Ri died, and that Hwa-Yun is
also competing for the head Wonhwa position in order to overthrow Hae-Rang and
kill Mir.
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GATCHA GACHA VOLUME 7 GN
Creator: Yutaka Tachibana
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
As Motoko and Yuri head to school, they bump into an odd girl named Sae, an
acquaintance of Motoko’s from back in junior high. What relationship did these
two have in the past and does it explain Motoko’s current personality? Also,
when a young man from England shows up claiming to be Motoko’s brother, how will
everyone handle the new revelation?
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GETBACKERS VOLUME 24 GN
Author: Yuya Aoki
Art By: Rando Ayamine
Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+)
Ban Mido has the power to create illusions in people’s minds. Ginji Amano has
the power to amplify electricity. Together they are the invincible retrieval
team known as the GetBackers! The GetBackers have made their way to Insect
Palace where their ultimate foe, Kabuto, resides. Will they be able to stop
Kabuto’s dark ambition? Or will a surprise traitor spell their doom?
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GOOD LUCK VOLUME 5 GN
Creator: E-Jin Kang
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
Shi-Hyun is a girl that is cursed by bad luck and after transferring a new high
school where her older brother Shi-Woo is attending, things don’t seem to be
getting that much better. Conflicts arise between Shi-Hyun and Ma-Hyun when
Shi-Hyun becomes jealous of the past that she can’t remember and starts to
believe Ma-Hyun only loves the Shi-Hyun of the past and not her current self.
Seeing how much pain Shi-Hyun is in, Shi-Woo decides to take matters into his
own hands and deal with Ma-Hyun himself!
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THE GOOD WITCH OF THE WEST VOLUME 6 GN
Author: Noriko Ogiwara
Art By: Haruhiko Momokawa
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
Firiel and Rune journey to the Wall, the large obstruction in the South that
keeps dinosaurs from passing into civilization and bends the light of the stars.
But while there, Firiel accidentely manages to pass through the wall and is
knocked out. While in the Wall, Firiel sees Brigion soldiers, and reasons that
they’re about to invade. Firiel goes to Hieraglion to stir up the Queen and
court, chastising them for their inaction. Meanwhile, Rune goes to Eusis, and
the two enlist in a makeshift army.
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THE GOOD WITCH OF THE WEST VOLUME 2 NOVEL
Author: Noriko Ogiwara
In exchange for Rune’s protection, Firiel strikes a deal with Count Rualgo,
agreeing to be a companion to his daughter, Lady Adale. But first, she must
train in noble customs at Taurus, an elite, all-girls academy. (Rune disguises
himself in order to stay by Firiel’s side.) Ravenna, the leader of the pack,
pressures the other students to treat Firiel like a common dog. However, a
skillful swordswoman named Igraine befriends Firiel and prepares her to fight a
duel with Ravenna. Will these escapades further scar Rune? In this unique,
evocative Cinderella story that inspired the anime, heritage and destiny
converge to change a young girl’s life forever!
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HARUKAZE BITTER BOP VOLUME 2 GN
Creator: Court Betten
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for Mild Violence, Mild Gore, Tobacco Reference/Use
When Souza suddenly disappears, will Chiyoharu find himself missing the big lug?
Kaede wants to rush out and save the missing Souza, but convincing Chiyoharu to
help may be a tough task. And what is the relationship between the mysterious
Ayame and Souza’s origins? The action heats up in volume two of Harukaze Bitter
Bop when Chiyoharu faces off against a love-struck and insane female detective,
a gang of yakuza, a guy wearing a raccoon helmet and... Souza himself? !
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INITIAL D VOLUME 30 GN
Creator: Shuichi Shigeno
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
Tak had done the impossible by using the side gutters to re-pass Shirojima and
keep himself in the battle, but has he really done more than simply prolong the
inevitable? As yet another round gets under way, it’s suddenly painfully clear
that Shijojima won’t fall for the same trick twice. Think Tak still has a
chance? Wait till he makes a wrong move and trashes his suspension! Now there’s
no way our undefeated champ can possibly win on skill–luck would have to somehow
intervene.
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KEDAMONO DAMONO VOLUME 3 GN
Creator: Haruka Fukushima
Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+)
Konatsu brings Haruki on the family summer vacation, but when the boss’ son,
Jun, witnesses Haruki’s tranformation from boy to girl and back again, black
mail isn’t far behind. Jun wants to "borrow" Konatsu for a date, or else, he’ll
tell all, and if that isn’t bad enough, Jun is about to transfer to their high
school. With "friends" like him around, how long can they keep their secret?
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THE KINDAICHI CASE FILES: THE UNDYING BUTTERFLIES GN
Author: Kanari Yozaburo
Art By: Sato Fumiya
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
THE UNDYING BUTTERFLIES is a rediscovered butterfly species that’s made its
discoverer very famous. It’s also inspired a murderer, who leaves his victims
pinned like butterflies! Can Kindaichi stop a killer so cold-hearted that a
child becomes one of his targets?
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KING OF THORN VOLUME 4 GN
Creator: Yuji Iwahara
Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+)
The mysteries and horror deepen as our diminishing band of survivors struggle to
keep their lives and sanity. A secret video reveals the truth behind the Medusa
virus to Kasumi and the other survivors. Will the revelation give them hope or
more despair? Also, why does Marco seem to know so much more about the situation
than the others? The answers could rest in the very reason he was chosen to
infiltrate "Level 4."
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THE KNOCKOUT MAKERS VOLUME 2 GN
Creator: Kyoko Hashimoto
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for Mild Sexuality, Non-Sexual Nondescript Nudity, Mild
Violence, Mild Gore, Mild Fanservice, Alcohol Reference
After Natsumi, Niki, Hitoe, Tae, and Chinari receive transforming makeovers from
KOM, these girls quickly realize they can get any man and any thing that they
want. Though their new beauty allows them to obtain their true desires, will
their superficial appearances come at the cost of others?
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LITTLE QUEEN VOLUME 6 GN
Creator: Yeon-Joo Kim
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
Even though June tried to convince Sejuru to stay, he gets taken to the Demon
Castle where he finds out about the story of the Demon King, the Queen of Light
sealed the demon powers of the Demon King by cutting him up and sealing his
energy. We also learn that June’s grandmother ran away with June because of
Yuri’s prophecy that if June becomes the queen, she will have the shortest term
in history!
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MONOCHROME FACTOR VOLUME 2 GN
Creator: Kaili Sorano
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for Non-Sexual Nondescript Nudity, Mild Violence, Mild
Gore, Alcohol Reference
The fact that Shingo, Aya, and many other ordinary people are gaining the
ability to see shins and other shadow creatures indicates a serious disruption
in the balance between the worlds! When a serial killer slaughtering the locals
left and right turns out to be a shin himself, Shirogane and Akira learn that a
sinister shadow world power is about to make its move...
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THE QUEEN’S KNIGHT VOLUME 11 GN
Creator: Kim Kang Won
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
Disaster and destruction strike Phantasma as Yuna embraces her feelings for
Rieno. Torn between her longing to be with Rieno and her duty as Queen, Yuna
spends each day in agony. Meanwhile, Libera is also struggling with her own
secret love, an unspeakable love that leaves her horrified and humiliated. Chaos
reigns all throughout the land, with thunder and lightening falling from the
sky. Will the people ever trust their queen again? Will the knights stray when
they learn of Yuna’s love for Rieno and not Ehren?
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (11 of 17) $9.99
RHYSMYTH VOLUME 2 GN
Author: Anthony Andora
Art By: Lincy Chan
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
Clumsy high school student Elena tumbled down a flight of stairs...into the
action-packed world of Rhysmyth! The District Tournament has arrived and
Highwall High School is primed for a revenge rematch showdown with arch-rival
Mountain Ridge Prep. Now Elena must find out where she really belongs. Can she
contribute against an uber-talented opponent? And will Diocel’s attraction to
her affect the team’s performance?
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 2) $9.99
SAKURA TAISEN VOLUME 7 GN
Author: Ohji Hiroi
Art By: Ikku Masa
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
Ogami, Sumire and Kanna are sent on a mission to investigate a haunted mansion.
Sumire and Kanna are fighting, and Ogami tries to get them back together. After
being scared by spiders and snakes, Sumire and Kanna have a heart to heart and
they realize that they are more alike than not. Meanwhile, Ogami is attacked by
the ghost that haunts the mansion but is able to talk to her and get her to go
to her parents. Back on stage, Samire and Kanna are bickering again. Could it be
that the closer they are, the more bickering they do?
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (7 of 7) $9.99
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED VOLUME 7 GN
Creator: Ryo Saenagi
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
Finally, secrets are revealed! Kaori begins to realize that his other
personality, “Kyo” has been hiding memories from himself Kaori. With that fact
in mind, Shima begins to suspect Kaori as the guy who killed his parents.
Kaori’s childhood past begins to emerge, and the mystery of Shima’s home arson
begins to unravel.
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (7 of 9) $9.99
SHORT SUNZEN! VOLUME 2 GN
Creator: Susugi Sakurai
Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for Mild Sexuality/Sexual Themes, Aggression,
Mild Fanservice, Alcohol Use
Sendo has to work and won’t go out with Satsuki to buy her lunch for her
birthday, which makes her question how much Sendo cares for her. He later buys
her a cake. When Sendo gets in trouble at school, Satsuki finds out more about
his life. See what happens, as they grow closer together! In another story,
Itsuki Kano has a crush on the young janitor Narasaki. Will they get together,
or will it stay just a crush?
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 5) $9.99
WILD ADAPTER VOLUME 5 GN
Creator: Kazuya Minekura
Rating: M (Mature Age 18+)
Pursued by rival yakuza factions and linked to the mysterious and dangerous
drug, "Wild Adapter," the distant Kubota and prickly Tokito have formed a
relationship where they trust no one but each other... But just how did the
strange bond between a young man who cares for nothing but himself and a stray
with a monstrous right hand come to pass in the first place? Finally, the
missing year between volumes 1 and 2 is revealed, and we learn just what
happened after Kubota picked up his little "stray cat" off the street!
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 5) $9.99
MANGA SUTRA—FUTARI H VOLUME 2 GN
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in
Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K.
ADULT MATERIAL
SC, 6x9, 360pgs, B&W (2 of 5) $19.99
TEA FOR TWO VOLUME 1 GN
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in
Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K.
ADULT MATERIAL
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 4) $12.99
LOVE MODE VOLUME 9 GN (YAOI)
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in
Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K.
ADULT MATERIAL
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (9 of 11) $12.99
LOVE PISTOLS VOLUME 5 GN (YAOI)
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in
Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K.
ADULT MATERIAL
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 5) $12.99
TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS
THAT SALTY AIR GN
by Tim Sievert
Hugh is a fisherman with a special relationship to the sea; a relationship based
on respect and reverence. But when Hugh feels that the sea has betrayed him, the
whole of his existence is thrown out of whack. Hell-bent on settling the score,
Hugh takes his revenge to the extreme, jeopardizing not only himself, but his
family in the process. Ultimately, That Salty Air is a powerful story about
change, and the price one pays for trifling with the natural order of things.
(C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $10.00
TONOHARU PART ONE GN
by Lars Martinson
Daniel Wells begins a new life as an assistant junior high school teacher in the
rural Japanese village of Tonoharu. Isolated from those around him by cultural
and language barriers, he leads a monastic existence, peppered only by his inept
pursuit of the company of a fellow American who lives a few towns over. But
contrary to appearances, Dan isn't the only foreigner to call Tonoharu home.
Across town, a group of wealthy European eccentrics board in a one-time Buddhist
temple, for reasons that remain obscure to their gossiping neighbors. Top Shelf
is proud to distribute the Xeric award-winning graphic novel from Lars
Martinson. (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 6x8, 128pgs, PC SRP: $19.95
STARS OF THE MONTH
PISTOLWHIP GN
by Matt Kindt & Jason Hall
A naïve bellhop's struggle towards a life's ambition, an expatriate musician on
the run, a young woman's battle with her paranoia and her past, and the
mysterious figure who wants to control their lives. Set in an exotic atmosphere
of a by-gone era, Pistolwhip is a marvelous tale crafted with a crime noir feel
and an artistic style reminiscent of the best European graphic novelists.
(STAR13698)
SC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
PISTOLWHIP: THE YELLOW MENACE GN
by Jason Hall & Matt Kindt
Jack Peril is the beloved hero of radio, comics, and the silver screen — but is
his existence merely fictional? What does a series of grisly murders and a new
lecture series condemning the pulse-pounding parables of said Mr. Peril have to
do with it all? And just who is The Yellow Menace? Mitch and Charlie, along with
luckless cop Ray and inquisitive maid Isla, plan to find out! (STAR17693)
SC, 8x11, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
2 SISTERS GN
by Matt Kindt
Kindt's daring spy story is the backdrop for the unique tale of two sisters,
their relationship, and the secrets they share. This World War II era spy
thriller that spans not only the globe, but time as well, from England to Spain
and from ancient Roman times through the era of Pirates and Buccaneers. An epic,
2 Sisters has everything — shady gypsies, mysterious rockets, buried treasure,
pen-guns, cyanide teeth, and romance. (APR042947)
SC, 334pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95
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OFFERED AGAIN
O/A SUPER SPY GN
by Matt Kindt
Super Spy is a super-deluxe, full-color collection of 52 interwoven spy
thrillers about cyanide, pen-guns, heartbreak, and betrayal. Spanning the
countries of Spain, France, and Germany during World War II, each story follows
the everyday life of a spy, exploring their small lies and deceptions, as well
as the larger secrets they hide. A gorgeous full-color graphic novel that not
only reveals the nature of espionage, but how an individual can be lost in a
world of lies and deception, and still manage to find redemption. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 336pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
TOUCHSTONE
LITTLE THINGS: A MEMOIR IN SLICES SC
by Jeffrey Brown
Little Things is a collection of autobiographical short stories from beloved
comics artist Jeffrey Brown, author of the critically acclaimed graphic memoir
Clumsy. Drawn with the trademark scratchy simplicity that has made Brown's name
in the comics world — catching the attention of everyone from Ira Glass to USA
Today — the stories show how the smallest and seemingly most insignificant parts
of our everday lives can end up becoming some of the most meaningful. Funny and
poignant, they deal with every aspect of daily life — friendship, illness,
death, work, crushes, love, jealousy, car crashes, and even fatherhood-through
the specific lens of the life of Jeffrey Brown that has made his many fans fall
in love with him. Life leads him to meet a cute girl at a rock show and struggle
with Crohn's disease. Experience the thrill of discovering a new band, and
pulling shifts at Barnes & Noble. As each story loops into others, Little Things
brings meaning to the parallels parallels and connections in our lives and those
close to us, which we overlook in the day to day, and day after day. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 352pgs, B&W SRP: $14.00
AWKWARD AND DEFINITION GN
by Ariel Schrag
Delving deep into the anxious heart of a teenage girl’s quest for self, Awkward
and Definition is the graphic story of those first two years of high school in
all their awkward, painful glory. It chronicles Ariel Schrag’s freshman and
sophomore years at Berkeley High School in California in the mid-90s. Each book
was written during the summer after the school year she was documenting,
covering crushes, band obsessions, new friendships, drinking, smoking pot,
science, sexuality, her parents’ troubled marriage, and the personal and social
complications of writing about her life as she lives it. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 8x11, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $14.00
POTENTIAL (TOUCHSTONE EDITION) GN
by Ariel Schrag
Potential chronicles cartoonist Ariel Schrag’s junior year at Berkeley High
School. Written during the summer after the school year she was documenting, it
covers her quest to lose her virginity to a boy, her sexual confusion, her
hopeless romance with a female classmate, her parents' divorce, learning life
lessons from her art teacher, dabbling in drinking and smoking pot, trying to
make sense of the biology she reads about in textbooks versus the biology she's
living, and the personal and social complications of writing about her life as
it happens. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 8x11, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00
TRANSFUZION PUBLISHING
HELSING: LEGACY BORN TP
by Gary Reed & Various
Born into a legacy she wanted no part of and pushing into a battle recessed deep
in the shadows of the night, Samantha Helsing is torn between two worlds, two
allegiances, and two families! The legacy of the Van Helsing family and their
crusade against the night creatures comes to the present day with the most
unlikely of all warriors. Collecting the entire Caliber Comics series.
SC, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $15.99
OZ BOOK 1: MAYHEM IN MUNCHKINLAND! TP
by Stuart Kerr, Ralph Griffith & Bill Bryan
The Emerald City tarnished, the Yellow Brick Road in ruins, the Scarecrow, Lion
and the Tin Man gone! Oz is no longer the happy fantasyland of wonderful
wizards. It's an Oz where a great evil has come to despoil it. Into this world
of Winkies, Witches, and Winged Monkeys come a trio of friends from Earth. They
find themselves in the midst of a civil war, one that threatens to destroy Oz
forever!
SC, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99
RAVEN CHRONICLES: THE CURIOUS CASE OF RAVEN, INC. TP
by Gary Reed & Various
A team of paranormal investigators under the auspices of the mysterious Edgar
Allen Raven search for answers in strange situations when their specialties are
needed. From spontaneous human combustion to mind-control powers, from UFO's to
vampires, Raven, Inc. only thing they've seen it all. Collects the first seven
issues of the accalimed series from Caliber.
SC, 244pgs, B&W SRP: $21.99
WITNESS TO WAR: THE JOURNAL OF ANNA KRIEG GN
by Chuck Bordell
The Ardennes, 1944. The Battle of the Bulge. Over a million men were involved in
the largest land battle the United States Army fought in World War II. This
fictional account of a woman correspondent during the incredible saga of the
last ditch effort by the German Wehrmacht strikes a true chord of dealing with
the nature and the horror of warfare.
SC, 90pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
TWOMORROWS PUBLISHING
THE BEST OF WRITE NOW! VOLUME 1 TP
by Various
The Best of Write Now features highlights from the acclaimed magazine, including
in-depth interviews about writing from top talents, including: Brian Michael
Bendis, Jeph Loeb, Stan Lee, Mark Waid, Geoff Johns, Paul Levitz, Axel Alonso,
and others! There’s also “Nuts & Bolts” tutorials, featuring scripts from
landmark comics and the pencil art that was drawn from them, including: Civil
War #1, Batman: Hush #1, Ultimate Spider-Man #47, Amazing Spider-Man #539, and
more! How-to articles by the best comics writers and editors around abound, like
John Ostrander, Dennis O’Neil, Kurt Busiek, Steven Grant, and Joey Cavalieri.
Professional secrets of top comics pros including Neil Gaiman, Mark Waid, Trina
Robbins, Peter David, and Stan Lee! Top editors telling exactly what it takes to
get hired by them! Plus more great tips to help you prepare for your big break,
or simply appreciate comics on a new level!
160pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95
BRICKJOURNAL COMPENDIUM VOLUME 1 SC
by Various
BrickJournal Magazine is the ultimate resource for LEGO enthusiasts of all ages,
and this full-color book compiles the first three digital-only issues in printed
form for the first time ever! It spotlights all aspects of the LEGO Community,
showcasing events, people, and models, with contributions and how-to articles by
top builders worldwide, new product intros, and more! Featured are interviews
with: LEGO car builder Zachary Sweigart (showing his version of the
time-traveling DeLorean from the movie Back to the Future), Jørgen Vig Knudstorp
(CEO of LEGO Systems, Inc.), Mecha builders Bryce McLone and Jeff Ranjo,
paraplegic LEGO builder Scott Warfield, Bob Carney (LEGO castle builder
extraordinaire) and Ralph Savelsburg (LEGO plane builder), Reverend Brendan
Powell Smith (author of the LEGO version of the Bible), NASA Astronaut Trainer
Kieth Johnson, Jake McKee (Global Community Director for The LEGO Group),
builder Jason Allemann on recreating the spacecraft from 2001: A Space Odyssey
and 2010: The Year We Make Contact, features on the Bionicle universe, how to
make your own custom bricks, plus building instructions and techniques, and
more!
SC, 256pgs, FC SRP: $39.95