VANGUARD PRODUCTIONS
O/A FRAZETTA: THE DEFINITIVE REFERENCE SC (NEW PRINTING)
(W) James Bond, Dr. David Winiewicz (A) Frank Frazetta
Back in print! The greatest fantasy artist of all time, Frazetta has amazed generations. Frazetta, The Definitive Reference, collects essays and illustrations in a one-of-a-kind volume tracing the entire arc of Frazetta's career with 400 images. From EC comics to Tarzan and John Carter of Mars book covers to his major movie posters and his revolutionary Conan paintings, Frazetta overflows with fantastic images, and the most complete index ever compiled. This 2010 printing features some updates and art not included in the sold-out 2008 edition.
SC, 208pgs, PC SRP: $29.95
HAL FOSTER: PRINCE OF ILLUSTRATORS SC (NEW PRINTING)
(W) Brian Kane, James Bama (A) Hal Foster
Back in print! The award-winning biography on one of the greatest illustrators ever returns, now with previously unknown history and art. Foster illustrated the first realistic, newspaper adventure strip Tarzan. William Randolph Hearst said if Foster would come to King Features, he could do anything and have ownership, and Prince Valiant premiered February 1937. Foster's work inspired hundreds of artists, and this volume features quotes from many of them.
SC, 8x11, 176pgs, PC SRP: $24.95
VEROTIK
MORELLA PRESENTS: VEROTIKA RETURNS SPECIAL FAN CLUB COVER
(W/A) Glenn Danzig, Various
The stunning Return Of Verotika, the "original" erotic-horror anthology, presented by Satanika Villainess Morella features an all-new special fan club cover. Fans will find the eroti-gore tale "Change of Face" by Glenn Danzig & Pac Vinh, a special Morella-narrarated Verotika story by Glenn Danzig and artist Ted Naifeh, and a pin-up gallery.
MATURE THEMES
24pgs, FC SRP: $9.95
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A DRUKIJAL CONTESSA OF BLOOD LIMITED EDITION SC
(W) Glenn Danzig (A) Simon Bisley
Writer Glenn Danzig and artist Simon Bisley bring forth the gruesome tale of the Contessa of Blood, "The Drukija," whose castle becomes an abbatoir of blood-drained virgins in her quest for immortality. Danzig's story is sandwiched between Bisley's mind-numbing illustrations that will take the reader on a wild —and bloody! — trip. This limited edition is strictly limited to 5,000 copies. NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Japan.
MATURE THEMES
SC, 9x12, FC SRP: $24.95
VERTICAL INC
TEZUKA'S BLACK JACK VOLUME 11 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. This volumes includes "Spasms," "The Only Means of Living," and "The Dog Whispers." (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95
VIZ MEDIA
AFTERSCHOOL CHARISMA , VOL. 1
(W/A) Kumiko Suekane
St. Kleio Academy is a very exclusive school: all of the students are clones of famous historical figures such as Beethoven, Queen Elizabeth I, Napoleon, Mozart, and Freud. All of them, that is, except for Shiro Kamiya. As Shiro struggles to adapt to this unusual campus, St. Kleio's first graduate, a clone of John F. Kennedy, is killed. Are the clones doomed to repeat the fate of their genetic progenitors, or can they create their own destinies? And how does a normal boy like Shiro fit in? RATING:T+
SC, 6x8, 208pgs, B&W $12.99
CHILDREN OF THE SEA , VOL. 3
(W/A) Daisuke Igarashi
Ruka is traumatized when Sora disappears into the night sea right in front of her. But although she refuses to speak of the incident, the meteorite Sora made her swallow is not so silent. It whispers to her from inside her body, and with its guidance she leads Umi and Anglade into the open ocean in search of answers. RATING:T+
SC, 6x8, 200pgs, B&W $14.99
NAOKI URASAWA'S 20TH CENTURY BOYS, VOL. 9
(W/A) Naoki Urasawa
The year is 2014, and Neo Tokyo is completely under the control of the Friend. Kanna has decided to stand up and avenge Kenji—will she be able to muster up enough support for her cause? Kanna makes her way to a mafia-operated casino and quickly finds herself at a high stakes table. Is she lucky (and smart) enough to turn the odds in her favor at the bizarre and fast-paced game of Rabbit Nabokov? RATING:T+
SC, 6x8, 216pgs, B&W $12.99
DETROIT METAL CITY, VOL. 5
(W/A) Kiminori Wakasugi
I have faith in my brother. I believe he can become a musician that I'll be proud of! __Go to DMC!! RATING:M
SC, 6x8, 208pgs, B&W $12.99
TORIKO, VOL. 1
(W/A) Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro
In a savage world ruled by the pursuit of the most delicious foods, it's either eat or be eaten! While searching for the tastiest foods imaginable, Gourmet Hunter Toriko and his bottomless stomach travel around the world facing every beast in his way. __It’s Iron Chef meets Land of the Lost! RATING:T
SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W $9.99
YU-GI-OH! R, VOL. 5
(W/A) Akira Ito
Final volume! It's down to the 11th hour as Yugi and Jonouchi fight to save their friend Anzu's soul! Bandit Keith, the ruthless American duelist, challenges Jonouchi to a rematch using his own God Card, the "Wicked Eraser"! Meanwhile, Yugi faces Yako Tenma, Pegasus's favorite pupil, in a battle which pits god against god! The shocking 296-page climax! Exclusive trading card inside! RATING:T
SC, 5x7, 296pgs, B&W $9.99
NARUTO, VOL. 48
(W/A) Masashi Kishimoto
Finally face-to-face with his ultimate nemesis, Naruto finds out there’s way more to the true Pain than he could have ever imagined. As the consequences of the tumultuous politics of the past come to light, an unexpected turn of events puts a new ninja in power in Konoha. And the first act by the new leader will change Naruto’s world forever. RATING:T
SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.99
CLAYMORE, VOL. 16
(W/A) Norihiro Yagi
After Miria's incredible revelations about the origins of the Yoma, the seven warriors split up to settle their affairs and say their goodbyes in preparation for the final battle against the Organization. Helen and Deneve fall in with a spirited young warrior of the current generation and soon find themselves confronting the Organization's latest, most terrible weapons. RATING:T+
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99
BLEACH, VOL. 31
(W/A) Tite Kubo
Ichigo and the rest of the rescue squad have made it as far as the fortress of Las Noches and are one step closer to freeing Orihime from the Arrancars' clutches. And although the battles in Hueco Mundo have been brutal, the opponents have been surprisingly honorable. But that is about to change... RATING:T
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99
ONE PIECE
(W/A) Eiichiro Oda
It’s the final month of the most ambitious manga speed-up we’ve ever done, featuring a most wanted pirate story, One Piece. In January 2010, we started our release of 30 volumes of One Piece in 6 months — that’s five volumes a month!
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 49—SC, 5x7, 232pgs, B&W $9.99
VOLUME 50—SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W $9.99
VOLUME 51—SC, 5x7, 232pgs, B&W $9.99
VOLUME 52—SC, 5x7, 216pgs, B&W $9.99
VOLUME 53—SC, 5x7, 216pgs, B&W $9.99
SHONEN JUMP VOL. 8 #7 (JULY 2010)
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 fullcolor information about toys, TCGs, CCGs, video games and anime, plus amazing manga stories! RATING:T
Magazine, 7x10, 328pgs, PC $4.99
ARATA: THE LEGEND, VOL. 2
(W/A) Yuu Watase
Framed for the assassination of Princess Kikuri, Hinohara is sent to prison island Gatoya, where the fearsome warden Tsutsuga awaits him. Will Hinohara be able to awaken his Hayagami in time to escape? RATING:T
SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W $9.99
HAYATE THE COMBAT BUTLER, VOL. 15
(W/A) Kenjiro Hata
While cleaning house, Hayate and Maria stumble upon a heretofore unmentioned, enormous jungle-themed sauna, and promptly get lost in it. After that hot, steamy adventure — complete with misplaced articles of maid clothing — it’s time to cool down, as Nagi tries to cure her insomnia with a dip in the mansion's equally massive pool. Too bad she can't swim! RATING:T+
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99
INUYASHA, VOL. 49
(W/A) Rumiko Takahashi
Inuyasha and his friends lose a mortal enemy, but first they receive a shocking message! Then they face a bone-hunting demon who has set her sights on Sango's boomerang, Hiraikotsu. With Sango in desperate straits, the friends seek the aid of a demon sage. His advice? Jump into a demon-infested urn and fight for your life... RATING:T+
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99
BATTLE ANGEL ALITA: LAST ORDER, VOL. 13
(W/A) Yukito Kishiro
Prof. Nova move over, there's a new evil genius in town! Pissaro makes Nova's biological experiments look tame when his living weapons deploy at the barbaric Z.O.T. Tournament! RATING:T+
SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W $9.99
GESTALT, VOL. 7
(W/A) Yun Kouga
After taking the long, long, long way around, Ouri and Olivier are finally ready to board ship and set sail on the way to their destiny. The rest of their journey hasn't been easy, though, and the last leg won't be any different. Sea dragons, deadly spectres, and another glimpse inside the secret history of G are all waiting in the penultimate volume of Gestalt. RATING:T+
SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.99
LIBRARY WARS: LOVE & WAR, VOL. 1
(W/A) Kiiro Yumi
Iku Kasahara has dreamed of joining the Library Defense Force ever since one of its soldiers stepped in to protect her favorite book from being confiscated in a bookstore when she was younger. But now that she's finally a recruit, she's finding her dream job to be a bit of a nightmare. Especially since her hard-hearted drill instructor seems to have it in for her! RATING:T+
SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.99
VAMPIRE KNIGHT, VOL. 10
(W/A) Matsuri Hino
Rido is gone, but the battle rages on at Cross Academy. The Night Class is still under attack, and Headmaster Cross has joined the war to protect his students. Zero, however, has vowed to get rid of all the Purebloods--including Yuki! RATING:T+
SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W $9.99
FUSHIGI YÛGI, VOL. 6 (VIZBIG EDITION)
(W/A) Yuu Watase
Final volume. Change Your Perspective — Get BIG! A Collection of Volumes 16-18! Miaka and Taka are searching for the seven stones that will bring back Taka's memory as Tamahome. Without the stones, the man Miaka loves loves will disappear forever! Taka and Miaka journey back into the scroll and are able to meet the six Celestial Warriors once again. However, the demon-god Tenko, having been sealed inside The Universe of the Four Gods, is intent on destroying Suzaku to free himself. To do that, he must break Miaka and Taka apart, the people in whom Suzaku resides. Facing their biggest challenge, Miaka and Taka's love will be put to the test in this dramatic finale of the Fushigi Yugi series. RATING:T+
SC, 6x8, 600pgs, B&W $17.99
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BOBOBO-BO BO-BOBO, VOL. 4 (SJ EDITION)
(W/A) Yoshio Sawai
RATING: T
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99
BUTTERFLIES, FLOWERS, VOL. 3
(W/A) Yuki Yoshihara
RATING: M
SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.99
CACTUS'S SECRET, VOL. 2
(W/A) Nana Haruta
RATING: T
SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W $9.99
CRIMSON HERO, VOL. 13
(W/A) Mitsuba Takanashi
RATING: T
SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W $9.99
HAPPY HAPPY CLOVER, VOL. 5
(W/A) Sayuri Tatsuyama
RATING: A
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $7.99
HONEY AND CLOVER, VOL. 10
(W/A) Chica Umino
RATING:T+
SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.99
HOSHIN ENGI, VOL. 19
(W/A) Ryu Fujisaki
RATING: T
SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.99
LA CORDA D'ORO, VOL. 12
(W/A) Yuki Kure
RATING: T
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99
THE MAGIC TOUCH, VOL. 8
(W/A) Izumi Tsubaki
RATING: T+
SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.99
MUHYO & ROJI'S BUREAU OF SUPERNATURAL INVESTIGATION, VOL. 17
(W/A) Yoshiyuki Nishi
RATING: T
SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.99
POKÉMON ADVENTURES, VOL. 7 (2ND EDITION)
(W/A) Hidenori Kusaka
RATING: A
SC, 5x7, 224pgs, B&W $7.99
RASETSU, VOL. 5
(W/A) Chika Shiomi
RATING: T+
SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.99
SLAM DUNK, VOL. 10
(W/A) Takehiko Inoue
RATING: T
SC, 5x7, 196pgs, B&W $9.99
ST. (HEART) DRAGON GIRL, VOL. 7
(W/A) Natsumi Matsumoto
RATING: T
SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.99
WILD ONES, VOL. 10
(W/A) Kiyo Fujiwara
RATING: T
SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.99