VANGUARD PRODUCTIONS
ALEX HORLEY SKETCHBOOK
(W/A) Alex Horley (W) J. David Spurlock
The famous artist of Warcraft, Heavy Metal, and more gets the full color, glossy
Vanguard treatment! Gene Simmons of Kiss said, "Alex Rocks!!! Every one of his
brush strokes is like a sword slash of our favorite barbarian in the newest
Sword and Sorcery Epic!" Available in Hardcover and Deluxe Hardcover editions.
(C: 0-1-2)
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VERTICAL INC
TEZUKA'S BLACK JACK VOLUME 7 TP
(W/A) Osamu Tezuka
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,
leading to run-ins with the authorities, as well as from gangsters and criminals
who approach him for illegal operations. Told in short stories, Black Jack is
recognized as Osamu Tezuka's third most famous series. (C: 0-1-2)
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VIZ MEDIA
INUYASHA VOL. 39
By Rumiko Takahashi
The evil Midorilo and Naraku both seek to restore the Shikon Jewel. To do this
they must take the final shards from Koga and Kohaku. The Inuyasha and the gang
stumble across a new sword with some intriguing powers. Could this sword lead to
a victory against both Midoriko and Naraku?
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INUYASHA VOL. 40
By Rumiko Takahashi
Inuyasha must defend himself against the corrupted human Tonshu, who turns out
to be responsible for the creation of the mysterious sword known as Dakki.
Tonshu is intent on taking Inuyasha's sword, the mighty Tetsusaiga, and Dakki's
unique properties pose a serious threat to Tetsusaiga. If Inuyasha loses this
battle then the Tetsusaiga will be gone for good.
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TEGAMI BACHI, VOL. 1
By Hiroyuki Asada
Synopsis: The Gaichuu make travel between the cities of Amberground extremely
dangerous. But the Letter Bees risk their lives to keep the hearts of
Amberground connected.
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RUROUNI KENSHIN, VOL. 7 (VIZBIG EDITION)
By Nobuhiro Watsuki
The tale of Himura Tomoe, Kenshins wife who died at his very hands, and her
brother Enishi, who has devoted his entire existence to watching Kenshin suffer.
Call Out: 3 vol.s in 1 + exclusive content!
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BLEACH, VOL. 28
By Tite Kubo
Ichigo is determined to rescue Orihime from Aizen's vile machinations, but the
Arrancar will seek to destroy Ichigo as a way to redeem their honor!
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SHONEN JUMP VOL. 7 #10 OCTOBER 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! Each
issue includes tons of full-color information about toys, TCGs, CCGs, video
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GIN TAMA, VOL. 14
By Hideaki Sorachi
The aliens invaded Japan and took all the jobs! Former samurai Sakata "Gin"
Gintoki takes any job that comes his way to make ends meet.
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KUROHIME, VOL. 13
By Masanori Ookamigumi Katakura
An evil force is growing inside Rays heart, but before Kurohime can save him,
Dokku betrays them for the bounty on their heads.
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SHAMAN KING, VOL. 24
By Hiroyuki Takei
The Golem runs out of energy, so Dr. Munzer wants to command it to
self-destruct, but Anna wants to keep the Golem as a weapon against Hao.
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THE PRINCE OF TENNIS, VOL. 33
By Takeshi Konomi
The National Tournament quarterfinals continues, with Kunimitsu facing Munehiro
Kabaji. Later, it's a battle of the Golden Pairs: Ryo Shishido and Chotaro
Ohtori versus Oishi and Eiji.
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WHISTLE!, VOL. 23
By Daisuke Higuchi
Shigeki has reappeared as a member of Kansai select and now faces off against
Shô and his former teammates from Tokyo.
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WE WERE THERE, VOL. 6
By Yuki Obata
Nanami gradually begins to get the hang of being Yanos girlfriend. But
realizing that Yano still cant forget his ex-girlfriend, she breaks up with
him.
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HONEY AND CLOVER, VOL. 7
By Chica Umino
Takemoto is sleeping in empty lots and subsisting on convenience store food, but
hes getting closer to understanding what made him ride away from school and his
friends.
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NANA, VOL. 18
By Ai Yazawa
Shins attempt to reestablishing ties with his own family ended in failure, and
before he can connect Nana with her unknown little sister, Shin gets arrested!
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FUSHIGI YŰGI, VOL. 3 (VIZBIG EDITION)
By Yuu Watase
Tamahome's love for Miaka lead to the return of his memory. Miaka thinks she has
all seven Celestial Warriors, but discovers that one is an impostor!
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HOT GIMMICK, VOL. 3 (VIZBIG EDITION)
By Miki Aihara
I love you like a brother. He loves me like a lover. Shinogu's deepest secret is
exposed...the one that will take him out of Hatsumi's life forever.
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MIXED VEGETABLES , VOL. 5
By Ayumi Komura
Hayato tries to explain to a heartbroken Hanayu why a commitment he made to his
ailing grandfather may jeopardize his dream of making pastries.
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ST. ? DRAGON GIRL, VOL. 4
By Natsumi Matsumoto
Momoka's dragon takes on the form of a beautiful man and warns Ryuga and Momoka
of dangers facing the Kou family.
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LOVE COM, VOL. 14
By Aya Nakahara
Risa didn't count on her grandpa returning from abroad and taking a disliking to
her boyfriend. Grandpa is determined to save Risa from an unsuitable match.
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MONKEY HIGH!, VOL. 7
By Shouko Akira
Macharu and Haruna win tickets for an overnight stay at a resort, it seems like
a great chance for them to take their relationship to the next level.
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SAND CHRONICLES, VOL. 6
By Hinako Ashihara
Ann and Daigo begin dating other people. But can anyone take the place of her
first love in Ann's heart?
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SA, VOL. 12
By Maki Minami
The conservatory is set to be demolished unless the SA class wins the Elite High
School Student Tournament and defeat their old nemesis Kokusen High.
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HIGH SCHOOL DEBUT, VOL. 11
By Kazune Kawahara
Haruna becomes worried when she sees Yoh hanging out with an unattractive
classmate, and it looks like this girl really does want to sabotage their
relationship!
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RASETSU, VOL. 2
By Chika Shiomi
Not knowing it's the solution to her curse, Yako thinks that Rasetsu's quest for
a boyfriend seems frivolous.
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OISHINBO: VEGETABLES
By Tetsu Kariya and Akira Hanasaki
A series of culinary battles between Yamaoka and Kaibara Yuzan features the
ingredient of vegetables, specifically cabbages and turnips.
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PLUTO: URASAWA×TEZUKA, VOL. 5
By Naoki Urasawa and Osamu Tezuka
Deep into his investigation of the serial murders of the great robots of the
world, Gesicht discovers the hatred that exists between man and robot.
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CASE CLOSED!, VOL. 31
By Gosho Aoyama
Synopsis: It's no surprise to find a corpse in Kashiragami Forest, a popular
destination for suicides. But the latest suicide has the local police suspecting
foul play.
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SWITCH, VOL. 10
By naked ape
When Hal comes under suspicion in the death of a girl, his reputation and his
sanity both begin to crack.
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YAKITATE!! JAPAN, VOL. 19
By Takashi Hashiguchi
Kazuma Azuma's team Pantasia is one defeat away from losing their shop as they
enter round six of the Yakitate 25 baking competition.
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DETROIT METAL CITY, VOL. 2
By Kiminori Wakasugi
Soichi Negishi is a sweet, well-mannered boy. But at the same time he's also
Krauser II, front man for Detroit Metal City, an indie death metal band.
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DINOSAUR KING, VOL. 1
Includes a Limited Edition Trading Card! Max Taylor is transported to an ancient
world and discovers a plot by the wicked Dr. Z and his Alpha Gang to kidnap and
control dinosaurs with microchips in order to use their super-powers for world
domination!
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BAKÉGYAMON, VOL. 4
Original Concept by Kazuhiro Fujita
By Mitsuhisa Tamura
Sanshiro makes it to the final four, but he's going up against the reigning
BakéGyamon champion the monster who created the game in the first place!
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NARUTO: CHAPTER BOOK, VOL. 9
Original Concept by Masashi Kishimoto
Adapted by Tracey West
They're obnoxious, rude, and one of them really rubs Sakura the wrong way! Meet
the challengers that Naruto and his friends encounter for their new exams.
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LET'S FIND POKÉMON! RUBY & SAPPHIRE
By Kazunori Aihara
Where is Pikachu? Find Pokémon in colorful pictures of Pallet Town, Celadon City
and other scenic spots from the game!
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DRAGON BALL: CHAPTER BOOK, VOL. 3
Original Concept by Akira Toriyama
Adapted by Gerard Jones
The blazing rock is home to the terrifying Ox King. Oolong wants to stay far
away, but Goku and Bulma dive headlong into the fire.
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DRAGON BALL: CHAPTER BOOK, VOL. 4
Original Concept by Akira Toriyama
Adapted by Gerard Jones
When the Rabbit Mob shows up, Goku kicks some serious cottontail. But when the
bunny boys call in the Carrot Master, Goku's goose is cooked!
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ZOO [PROSE ANTHOLOGY]
By Otsuichi
Eleven stories of horror and science fiction from Japan's hottest young author.
In one story, the last man on Earth turns out to be a robot. In another, a man
builds a house from the bodies of his murder victims. And in the book's
eponymous tale, a man sees his girlfriend's corpse decompose... one Polaroid
snapshot at a time.
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USURPER OF THE SUN [NOVEL]
By Housuke Nojiri
Aki Shiraishi is a high school student working in the astronomy club and one of
the few witnesses to an amazing event--someone is building a tower on the planet
Mercury. Soon, the Builders have constructed a ring around the sun, threatening
the ecology of Earth with an immense shadow. Aki is inspired to pursue a career
in science, and the truth. She must determine the purpose of the ring and the
plans of its creators, as the survival of both species humanity and the alien
Builders hangs in the balance.
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