VIZ MEDIA
HOUSE OF FIVE LEAVES, VOL. 1
(W/A) Natsume Ono
Despite Masa’s misgivings, the deeper Yaichi's drawn into the world of the Five Leaves, the more he finds himself fascinated by these devious, mysterious outlaws. RATING: T+
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KINGYO USED BOOKS, VOL. 1
(W/A) Seimu Yoshizaki
An art student finds inspiration. A teenager discovers his true self in the pages of a manga magazine. All this and more at Kingyo Used Books, a place that helps people find their dreams. RATING: T+
SC, 6x8, 208pgs, B&W $12.99
DOGS, VOL. 3
(W/A) Shirow Miwa
After Luki and Noki confirm the existence of another person who carries the same blade as Naoto, the train that Mihai's on is attacked by a group of inhuman shock troops. RATING: M
SC, 6x8, 204pgs, B&W $12.99
NAOKI URASAWA'S 20TH CENTURY BOYS, VOL. 8
(W/A) Naoki Urasawa
The Friends contribute a monument that they were building to serve as a blockade against the giant robot. The Friends are saving the day! Or are they? RATING: T+
SC, 6x8, 216pgs, B&W $12.99
ÔOKU: THE INNER CHAMBERS, VOL. 3
(W/A) Fumi Yoshinaga
The young female shogun Iemitsu and her lover Arikoto must betray their hearts to save their country. Meanwhile, the Redface Pox continues its ruthless progress through Japan, leaving famine, despair, and the threat of anarchy in its wake. RATING: M
SC, 6x8, 232pgs, B&W $12.99
VAGABOND, VOL. 7 (VIZBIG EDITION)
(W/A) Takehiko Inoue
Despite being pushed to his limits, Kojirô is far from daunted by his peril and instead thrives with an almost supernatural serenity. RATING: M
SC, 6x8, 640pgs, B&W $19.99
ONE PIECE
(W/A) Eiichiro Oda
We’re excited to announce the most ambitious manga speed-up we’ve ever done, featuring a most wanted pirate story, One Piece. Starting in January 2010, we will release 30 volumes of One Piece in 6 months — that’s five volumes a month!
* MAY 2010: Volumes 44-48
* JUNE 2010: Volumes 49-53
That’s not all. In the January issue of SHONEN JUMP magazine, we’ll jump ahead of those 30 volumes to the start of the “Impel Down” saga — a bold new storyline and a perfect time to launch into the One Piece manga.
If you’re feeling a little left behind, don’t worry. We’ll get you up to speed in time. Read he Volume 1 manga preview or start your grand adventure by reading the “East Blue” saga and see where it all began at onepiece.viz.com! RATING: T
VOLUME 39—SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W $9.99
VOLUME 40—SC, 5x7, 232pgs, B&W $9.99
VOLUME 41—SC, 5x7, 232pgs, B&W $9.99
VOLUME 42—SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W $9.99
VOLUME 43—SC, 5x7, 224pgs, B&W $9.99
YU-GI-OH! R, VOL. 4
(W/A) Akira Ito
Can Kaiba's Blue-Eyes White Dragon defeat Yako's Evil God Cards? The skyscraper shakes as the battle continues...! BONUS! Yu-Go-Oh! Trading Card inside! RATING: T
SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.99
ROSARIO+VAMPIRE: SEASON II, VOL. 1
(W/A) Akihisa Ikeda
On the plus side, Moka only has glowing red eyes for Tsukune. On the O-negative side, she also has a burning, unquenchable thirst for his blood... RATING: T+
SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W $9.99
DRAGON BALL Z, VOL. 7 (VIZBIG EDITION)
(W/A) Akira Toriyama
Just as Gohan’s classmates become suspicious of him, he comes up with a plan to be a hero and a normal kid at the same time--a superhero disguise! Citizens of Earth, meet The Great Saiyaman! RATING: A
SC, 5x7, 560pgs, B&W $17.99
SHONEN JUMP VOL. 8 #5 MAY 2010
THE WORLD'S MOST POPULAR MANGA! One Piece collectable sticker inside! One of the world's biggest comics, containing the original manga versions of some of the most popular anime ever made! Each issue includes tons of full-color information about toys, TCGs, CCGs, video games and anime, plus amazing manga stories! RATING: T
Magazine, 328pgs, PC $4.99
STEPPING ON ROSES, VOL. 1
(W/A) Rinko Ueda
Can Sumi fool high society into thinking she's a proper lady? Moreover, is it worth giving up everything she knows for this sham of a marriage? RATING: T+
SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.99
NATSUME'S BOOK OF FRIENDS, VOL. 2
(W/A) Yuki Midorikawa
Rumors about the old school being haunted are absolutely true, and the spirit that lives there has a special hatred for humans! RATING: T
SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W $9.99
THE GENTLEMEN'S ALLIANCE †, VOL. 11
(W/A) Arina Tanemura
Final Volume! Haine goes to Shizumasa and Takanari's grandfather, the head of the Togu family, to ask him to release the twins from their fate. RATING: T+
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99
DINOSAUR KING, VOL. 1
(W/A) Yohei Sakai
An evil genius named Dr. Z has enslaved the dinosaurs so he can use their hidden powers to take over the world! Now Max has to defeat Dr. Z and his Alpha Gang to save the ancient beasts and life as we know it. BONUS! Trading Cards inside! RATING: A
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $7.99
DINOSAUR KING, VOL. 2
(W/A) Yohei Sakai
Final Volume! Max and King are more in sync than ever with their attacks, but will it be enough to defeat the Alpha Gang and conquer Alpha Mountain? BONUS! Trading Cards inside! RATING: A
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99
RIN-NE, VOL. 3
(W/A) Rumiko Takahashi
The latest series from one of Japan’s greatest manga creators of all time! RATING: T+
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INUYASHA, VOL. 47
(W/A) Rumiko Takahashi
The forces of good and evil battle it out inside the very bodies of Kikyo and Naraku... and ultimately the Shikon Jewel itself! RATING: T+
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99
GESTALT, VOL. 6
(W/A) Yun Kouga
Olivier's nemesis Ender is back, and even the deadliest dark magic may not be enough to slow him down. RATING: T+
SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W $9.99
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MUHYO & ROJI'S BUREAU OF SUPERNATURAL INVESTIGATION, VOL. 16 $9.99
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REAL, VOL. 8 $12.99
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SLAM DUNK, VOL. 9 $9.99
STRAWBERRY 100%, VOL. 12 $9.99
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TEZUKA'S BLACK JACK VOLUME 10 TP
(W/A) Osamu Tezuka
Black Jack is a mysterious and charismatic young genius surgeon who travels the world performing amazing and impossible medical feats. Though a trained physician, he refuses to accept a medical license. This leads Black Jack to occasional run-ins with the authorities, as well as from gangsters and criminals who approach him for illegal operations. Because he keeps his true motives secret, his ethics are perceived as questionable and he is considered a selfish, uncaring devil. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95