VANGUARD PRODUCTIONS
EXCESS: THE ART OF MICHAEL GOLDEN (AND HOW HE DOES IT!) HC by Renee Witterstaetter & Michael Golden Artist/writer Michael Golden is one of the most respected creators in the comic-book industry, and he is the influence behind generations of artists. Golden’s unique, innovative work has been seen in Micronauts, The ‘Nam, and Dr. Strange, as well as almost every major character in comics. Excess, the first color hardcover retrospective of his work, features Golden’s own words as he discusses his art and technique in depth. For Golden, "excess" defines a mind that can form every fold and nuance of a character without being overwhelmed by the frenzy. Features an introduction by Todd Mcfarlane. Also available is the deluxe limited edition with slipcase and 16-page bonus art folio, signed by Golden. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES REGULAR—HC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $34.95 DELUXE SLIPCASED—HC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $49.95
THE FAMOUS MONSTER MOVIE ART OF BASIL GOGOS HC (NEW PRINTING) by Kerry Gammill & J. David Spurlock The Famous Monster Movie Art of Basil Gogos is a celebration of the career of the acknowledged master of film monster portrait art. To many fans of classic horror movies, the name Basil Gogos is as familiar as that of Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, or Vincent Price. Gogos' paintings are as iconic as his subjects. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 8x11, 160pgs, FC SRP: $39.95
HOW TO DRAW DYNAMIC COMIC BOOKS SC by Rich Buckler Among the few comics artists to be featured on a US Postage Stamp, Rich Buckler is one of the best-known comic-book artists — He's drawn groundbreaking runs on Fantastic Four, Avengers, Spectacular Spider-Man, X-Men, Teen Titans, and more. Even Stan Lee says, "From the time he drew his first assignments for Marvel Comics, I've been one of his biggest fans. There are few people better qualified to write a book on the subject than Rich Buckler!" Now, after more than thirty-five years in comic books, Buckler reveals the secrets of drawing the heroic figure, the language of storytelling, narrative technique, building a better page, and much more, in focused chapters that build the reader’s skills step by step. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95
MYTHOS: THE FANTASY ART REALMS OF FRANK BRUNNER HC by J. David Spurlock & Frank Brunner Enter the fantasy world of Frank Brunner with classics and dozens of never-before-seen paintings and illustrations. Mythos: Fantasy Art Realms of Frank Brunner is a dazzling showcase of classic and brand-new art from this master of fantasy illustration. Top properties Conan, Man-Thing, Dr. Strange, Red Sonja, Howard the Duck, Elric, and many others are featured in this exciting collection, along with insightful commentary. Fans of animation, graphic novels, and fantasy art will be thrilled by the classic illustrations Brunner designed for Marvel Comics, Heavy Metal magazine, Disney, Dreamworks, and other top studios. Also available is the deluxe limited edition with slipcase and 16-page bonus art folio, signed by Brunner! (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES REGULAR—HC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $34.95 LIMITED DELUXE SLIPCASED—HC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $49.95
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O/A STERANKO: THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA PRINT by Jim Steranko Heralded for his spectacular patriotic covers and action panoramas, Jim Steranko delivers the definitive image of the classic patriotic hero in The Spirit of America, a breathtaking vision celebrating the legend of comics' fighting Sentinel of Liberty. The painting has now been produced exclusively as a superb 18" x 24" limited edition print signed-and- numbered by the artist and reproduced on high-quality 100-pound archival matte paper stock. Celebrate the spirit of America and the memory of Captain America! REGULAR—print, FC SRP: $20.00 LIMITED S&N—print SRP: $40.00
VEROTIK
O/A BLACK ANGEL VOLUME 1 TP REPRINT by J. Cassone & Dave Stevens Continuing Verotik's Golden Age reprint series, here is Black Angel from the 1940's! These stories would cost a collector a fortune on the back-issue market, if you can even find them! But this is here, all in one volume, and wrapped in a gorgeous Dave Stevens cover! SC, FC SRP: $9.95
O/A BLUE BOLT REPRINT TP by Jack Kirby & Joe Simon This edition reprints the Golden Age Blue Bolt stories for the first time ever! All nine stories are in full color and mark the first time Jack Kirby and Joe Simon collaborated. Forget how much the originals cost, just try finding them on the market. Includes all of the Green Lady's never-ending efforts to seduce the Blue Bolt in this out-of-this world intergalactic adventure. MATURE THEMES SC, FC SRP: $14.95
O/A HYPERREAL: THE ART OF MARTIN EMOND SC by Martin Emond What can we say about New Zealand artist Martin Emond? Martin Emond has gone from his humble beginings as an unknown comic artist to every artist's dream of producing CD/album cover art and sell-out gallery shows. Here in the first ever collection of his work. His fans will get to see many of his incredible paintings for the first time, minus all of the distracting logos and cover type. Plus, many never before seen images from Emond’s personal collection! MATURE THEMES SC, 9x12, FC SRP: $24.95
O/A PHANTOM LADY TP by Matt Baker & Adam Hughes This collection of Phantom Lady stories would cost you nearly $5,000 on the Golden Age back-issue market. Verotik is offering this full-color square bound volume, including three new pieces of Adam Hughes art. Cover by Adam Hughes. SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $9.95
VERTICAL INC
ARANZI MACHINE GUN VOLUME 2 TP by Aranzi Aronzo Picking up on the more hard-edged possibilities of all that is "cute," Aranzi Machine Gun is all about the hip chick who is as happy to admit to enjoying a good day with her sewing kit and a box of buttons and fabrics as she is going to a rock concert! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 72pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95
VERY DYNAMIC COMICS
BOOKS WITH PICTURES #6 by Sina Grace & Kyle Baker Final Issue! Everybody dies! Kyle Baker (Plastic Man, Nat Turner) provides a stupendous variant cover. 32pgs, B&W (6 of 6) SRP: $2.95
VIPER COMICS
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DEAD @ 17 VOLUME 1 TP SPECIAL EDITION by Josh Howard Meet best friends Nara and Hazy as they face life,death, zombies, and demons in the story that started it all. In this special edition, get an inside look into the creation of the series with a special page by page commentary by creator Josh Howard, along with new pin- ups, sketches, and other bonus material, plus an introduction by Javier Grillo-Marxuach. A must have for serious fans and new readers who don't want to be left out! Dead @ 17 was recently showcased in Wizard Magazine as a indie series not to miss. Find out why Wizard considers Howard one of the biggest indie icons of 2007! (OCT053329) MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 112pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
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LOST BOOKS OF EVE #1 (2ND PRINTING) by Josh Howard The Garden of Eden was a place of perfect peace and tranquility. That is, until its keeper, Adam, went missing. Now, his newly created wife, Eve, must venture outside the safety of the Garden for the first time to go in search of her husband, all the while battling monsters, beast men, wizards, demons and even the gods themselves. The first printing of this biblically cool Josh Howard series sold out in no time, so Viper Comics has fired up the printing presses once more and is offering the 2nd printing of this critically acclaimed new series! Lost Books of Eve was recently showcased in Wizard Magazine as a indie series not to miss. Find out why Wizard considers Howard one of the biggest indie icons of 2007 here! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.25
THE MIDDLEMAN VOLUME 3 TP by Javier Grillo-Marxuach & Les McClaine The Middleman and Wendy return in an all-new adventure that redefines “shocking destiny” — and nothing will be the same after the uncompromising finale! Including a dizzying alternate ending, a stunning sketch gallery, and a twisting collection of fan art, this volume will change The Middleman forever! SC, 5.5x8.5, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95
VIRGIN COMICS
VIRGIN COMICS PRESENTS—RAMA: THE WARRIOR PRINCE COLLECTOR’S EDITION STATUE Own a part of history with Virgin Comics’ first-ever statue from its Premiere Line. “Rama: The Warrior Prince” is based on an original painting by legendary artist, Alex Ross, and sculpted by Mark Newman. Limited to 1,500 pieces worldwide, this 11.5” tall statue goes on sale first to comic shops. A timeless Indian epic has been recreated with daring new vision by Virgin Comics as the expolsive comic series, Ramayan 3392 A.D. which The Times of India calls “India’s answer to the Lord of the Rings.” A mythic hero, Rama has descended after 2000 years to battle his nemesis Ravan in the ultimate battle between good and evil. “The Ramayana” is a story that laid the foundations of a nation where a billion people celebrate the triumph of Prince Rama every year. Rama’s journey is one of bravery, loyaltiy and destiny. He defines this legend and will be a symbolic and elegant addition to a connoisseur’s finest collection. Be sure to get your statue that will be sought after by collectors worldwide. Statue SRP: $149.99
GUY RITCHIE’S GAMEKEEPER #4 Created by: Guy Ritchie Written by Andy Diggle; Art and Cover: Mukesh Singh, Alternate Cover by John Cassaday As Brock begins to piece together the mystery behind the death of Jonah Morgan, his own mysterious background is brought further to light. And now he is out of his element on the streets of Amsterdam, and has to put this new, urban environment into his own language of the wild in order to survive. Yet, as he closes in on his prey—the shadowy figure seemingly at the center of his quest—even his animalistic intuition can't prepare him for the harshest twist yet in this electrically charged tale. MATURE THEMES FC, 32pgs $2.99
SNAKE WOMAN: TALE OF THE SNAKE CHARMER #2 Created by Shekhar Kapur Written by: Zeb Wells Art by: Vivek Shinde Cover by: Michael Gaydos Jessica completes her journey east and comes face to face with the Kabini Temple... the birthplace of the rage that has taken over her life. Are the current denizens of Kabini her enemy, or could they know the secret of the Snake Charmer... the secret that may possibly set Jessica free? MATURE THEMES FC, 32pgs $2.99
NICOLAS CAGE & WESTON CAGE’S VOODOO CHILD #1 Created by: Nicolas Cage and Weston Cage Written by: Mike Carey Art by: Dean Hyrapiet Cover by: Ben Templesmith Variant Cover by: Dean Hyrapiet NEW SERIES!!! In 1860, the plantation of Mason Moore—a known Unionist sympathizer—is burned to the ground by secessionists. In the battle, Moore’s illegitimate son is killed, but as he gasps his last breaths, a voodoo bokor places a spell upon the dying boy. Flash forward to 2005: four months after the worst natural disaster in its history, New Orleans is gripped by fear as young girls start to disappear from its streets while a brutal gang war rages. When Detective Robert Julien starts to investigate, he finds that there's something else out in the shadows: something that's neither dead nor alive. An Enigma. Is He a possible ally or the darkest nightmare of all? MATURE THEMES FC, 32pgs $2.99
DEEPAK CHOPRA & SHEKHAR KAPUR PRESENT: RAMAYAN 3392 A.D. RELOADED #2 Created by : Deepak Chopra and Shekhar Kapur Written by Shamik Dasgupta, Art & Cover by Jeevan J. Kang Variant Cover by Jim Starlin The epic adventure continues as the heroes Rama, Lakshman and Seeta are lost in the perilous outlands, searching for a haven. They find Panchvati, a city teeming with thieves, cutthroats, brigands and beggars. Will they find a new life in this land, or have they gone from one danger to an even greater one? Follow their adventure as produced by a new creative team under the guidance of comic impresario Ron Marz. Plus, a backup story by Ron Marz and comics legend Jim Starlin! FC, 32pgs $2.99
THE SADHU: THE SILENT ONES #2 Written by : Saurav Mohapatra Art by : Manikandan Cover by : Jeff Spokes James Jensen, the British solider who became an Eastern mystic, continues his journey, venturing beyond the limits of the physical world and into Limbo. There he encounters another traveler like himself, someone whose saga has been told only in legends. But Jensen finds that legends are not always true. MATURE THEMES FC, 32pgs $2.99
DEEPAK CHOPRA PRESENTS—INDIA AUTHENTIC #3: INDRA Created by: Deepak Chopra Written by : Saurav Mohapatra Art : Virgin Cover by : Virgin “I am INDRA, the son of Dyaus. I am THUNDER! I am the King of Gods! Those that have stood before me have either become friends or have been crushed by my Vajra. Like Virithra, the serpent demon that held the waters of a young world hostage, and who could not be killed by any metal, or wood, or stone. I decimated him with my Vajra, crafted from the bones of the sage Dadhichi. “I am the ruler of Svarga (Heaven), master of the nubile Apsaras (nymphs), the lord of Soma ,the sweet wine of Ambrosia, and the tamer of Airavaat, the four tusked elephant of lore. I invite you to come see for yourself the might of Indra and the splendor of Amarvati Prime, the city of Gods.” FC, 32pgs $2.99
JOHN WOO’S SEVEN BROTHERS—LIMITED EDITION HC Created by John Woo. Written by: Garth Ennis, Art by Jeevan Kang, Cover by: Yoshitaka Amano The first graphic novel from superstar action film director John Woo (Face/Off, Mission Impossible: 2). Written by best-selling graphic novel author Garth Ennis. Six hundred years ago long, before history’s great explorers stole the credit for their feats, mighty Chinese treasure fleets set sail to reach every continent. These voyages of discovery left behind an evil legacy and a plot by a powerful Chinese sorcerer to dominate the world. Our story begins in modern day Los Angeles where an ancient Chinese prophecy must be fulfilled. Seven men with nothing in common but their destinies must face the Son of Hell to save the world. Limited to 2500 copies worldwide HC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC $29.99
DEEPAK CHOPRA PRESENTS: THE SADHU VOL. 1 TP Written by Gotham Chopra and Ashok Banker Art by Jeevan Kang and R. Manikandan Cover by Jeevan Kang Sadhus do not know love or hate, desire or fear. They are detached from all emotional ties, devoting themselves to a spiritual journey said to unleash unimaginable powers. It is this ancient tradition that James Jenson is fated to tread but he must first tackle his biggest obstacle yet – himself. When James Jenson, a down-on-his-luck Englishman, is recruited into her majesty Queen Victoria's army and posted with his family in Colonial India, he takes the first step towards meeting his destiny. But a tragic twist of fate sends James on a journey that will force him to choose between spiritual awakening and human instinct, guiding him from a simple soldier to a spiritual warrior. Between oath and instinct there is THE SADHU. SC, 7x10, 192pgs, FC $14.99
RAMAYAN 3392A.D. VOL. 1 TP Created by : Deepak Chopra and Shekhar Kapur Written by Shamik Dasgupta, Art by Abhishek Singh Cover by Alex Ross The greatest myth in Indian history comes to life in Ramayan 3392 A.D. Let this timeless tale of adventure, mystery, honor and betrayal invigorate your senses, as India’s most innovative story-tellers, Shekhar Kapur and Deepak Chopra, recreate an ancient epic of legendary proportions. Enter a post-apocalyptic world where the last of humanity struggles to fight against the evil hordes of Nark, a dark continent lead by the monstrous Ravan. Honorable, but inexperienced brothers Princes Rama and Lakshman are duty-bound to take command of the seemingly dormant outpost of Ayodhya. They soon realize no place in the world is safe from Ravan’s iron grip and must become warriors to defend their people to the death. In a time when what’s left world is enshrouded in darkness, these brothers are mankind’s last beacons of hope… SC, 7x10, 200pgs, FC $14.99
DAVE STEWART’S WALK-IN VOL. 1 TP Created by Dave Stewart Written by Jeff Parker Art by Ashish Padlekar Cover by Ashish Padlekar and Jeff Parker. Do you experience missing time? Predict strangers' dreams? Do twins seem to follow you wherever you go? And do you sometimes see cephalopods attached to other people without their knowledge? Don't worry, you're not going mad…yet. You're simply a WALK-IN. Ian Dormouse is losing time - literally. He wakes up in cities across the world, and has no recollection of how he got there or what occurred in the preceding weeks and months. Awaking from one of these blackouts, Ian finds himself in Moscow and stumbles into the burlesque club Déjà Vu, bluffing his way into a job as a dream interpreter. It wasn’t all bull, Ian actually does have visions – octopuses on people’s shoulders, auras emanating around strangers, to name a few. Ian doesn’t know it yet, but he has some crazy mental abilities and it’s about to make life a whole lot weirder… SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC $14.99
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ARKADIAN: NO WITNESS ONE-SHOT by Stephen L. Antczak Arkadian is an assassin sent to kill a young woman with "no witnesses," but after he does there's a witness. Arkadian kills him, but then there's another witness. Arkadian kills her... and another witness arises! Arkadian chases each witness down and dispatches with them, unaware that the witnesses are not what they appear to be, and that he is being used as a tool in a strange twist of fate. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99
HERC BROWN #0 by Stephen L. Antczak & Wes Craig When Herc Brown learns that he is actually the son of Zeus, all hell breaks loose with tragic consequences. Now, Herc must prove himself worthy of the power of Hercules! 16pgs, FC SRP: $0.99
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O/A BEOWULF: THE LEGEND GN SPECIAL CONVENTION EDITION by Stephen L. Antczak & Andy Lee To satisfy the blood oath of his father, Beowulf travels from his home to Denmark to fight Grendel, the inhuman monster that has been plaguing the Danes. Adding a dose of political intrigue and romance to this classic tale enhances the thrills and drama, giving it depth as of yet unseen in any other adaptation. The art by fan-fave Andy Lee is both ethereal and sinister, like the ashes of ancient fires igniting the legend of Beowulf anew. SC, 132pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99
VIZ MEDIA LLC
SHOJO BEAT SEP. 2007 VOLUME 3 #9 VIZ Media's monthly manga magazine, Shojo Beat, offers vast quantities of serialized shojo manga appearing in the United States for the first time. In addition to tons of beautiful artwork and compelling storylines from well-known manga creators, Shojo Beat offers quality editorial on Japanese trends, art, news, fashion, and culture, plus interviews, how-tos, and more! Shojo Beat is a hip, fun, informative read that will appeal to newbies and manga fans alike. Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 300pgs, PC SRP: $5.99
SHONEN JUMP SEP. 2007 #57 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 games, and anime, plus amazing manga stories! Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 368pgs, PC SRP: $4.99
BLEACH VOLUME 20 TP by Tite Kubo The shocking truth behind the collapse of the Soul Society is finally revealed! The magnitude of the conspiracy is far-reaching, and the perpetrators wield staggering power. Is this the end of the Soul Society? Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 232pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95
DRAGON DRIVE VOLUME 3 TP by Ken-ichi Sakura Reiji and friends are off to a big city hosting a major tournament. Not long after they arrive they notice Chibi is missing. After hearing of a white dragon being spotted at the port, Reiji runs straight there, only to find Chibi being used as bait. He tries to save his dragon, but finds himself pitted against the heirs of the powerful house of Darius Alga Winright! Can Reiji free Chibi? Rating: A (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99
HIKARU NO GO VOLUME 10 TP by Yumi Hotta & Takeshi Obata The main round of the pro test has begun. Everyone's feeling the pressure — no one more so than Hikaru's friend Isumi — who has failed the test twice before! Fighting off his feelings of self-doubt, Isumi faces his next opponent, who turns out to be Hikaru. But a careless mistake lands the pair in an awkward position! Rating: A (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95
HOSHIN ENGI VOLUME 2 TP by Ryu Fujisaki Taikobo continues to look for survivors and to hunt down Dakki, the Sennin who murdered his family. But as he delves deeper into the Hoshin Project, he learns how little he really knows about his mission. What is his true destiny? He may find out sooner than he thinks! Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99
ONE-PIECE VOLUME 15 TP by Eiichiro Oda Nami's sick! Now the Merry Go is without her navigator. Luffy and crew have one choice: find land and hopefully a doctor. They stumble upon Drum Island where it is eternally winter, but upon arriving they find out the island has only one doctor — and she's a witch! With Nami's life on the line, Luffy sets out through the snow-laden fields to find this doctor, witch or not! Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95
YU-GI-OH! DUELIST VOLUME 22 TP by Kazuki Takahashi Three thousand years ago, an ancient Egyptian carving predicted the final battle between Yugi and Kaiba... and now that day has finally come! The heavens shake as the archrivals unleash the ultimate gods of collectible card games — Slifer the Sky Dragon and the God of the Obelisk! But will the duel be decided in the present, or will the force of the gods smash through time itself? Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95
BUSO RENKIN VOLUME 7 TP by Nobuhiro Watsuki Kazuki's black kakugane will soon advance to the point where it begins draining life from others around him. Teaming up with his partner Tokiko, Kazuki leaves on a mission to find out more about the black kakugane in hopes of keeping this from happening. Meanwhile they encounter an elite group of Alchemist Warriors that have been assigned to hunt them down and kill them! Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99
CLAYMORE VOLUME 9 TP by Norihiro Yagi Clare and her fellow Claymores Galatea and Jean must battle the Awakened Beings that are holding them captive. In the process, they find their captors' true motive: by torturing the warriors, they want to force them to awaken, and join them in a gathering of Yoma. Will Clare and her comrades be able to defeat the Awakened Beings without becoming one themselves? Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99
D GRAY MAN VOLUME 6 GN by Hoshino Katsura A horde of akuma is closing in on Allen, but instead of attacking him they mysteriously head right for another exorcist — Suman Dark! His tragic story and the secret of his unique Innocence are revealed, but in the process Suman's life is threatened. Allen tries his best to save his comrade by putting himself in grave danger! Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99
EYESHIELD 21 VOLUME 15 TP by Riichiro Inagaki & Yusuke Murata The Devil Bats' game against the Poseidons comes to its nail-biting conclusion, a foot from the Poseidons' goal line and with only two seconds left in the game. Later, a new player shows up on the scene — Sena's childhood friend Riku, a Seibu Wild Gunman who's looking to become Sena's greatest rival! Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99
JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE VOLUME 8 TP by Hirohiko Araki At last, Jotaro and his companions have made it to Egypt! Now only a journey down the Nile stands between them and their adversary… and nine new Stand users — the Great Gods of Egypt, who serve Dio with blind fanaticism. Gruesome death waits beneath the desert sands, and to stand a chance, the heroes must tame a new ally, a vicious brute whose Tarot Card is "The Fool"! Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99
PRETTY FACE VOLUME 1 TP by Yasuhiro Kano When his school bus crashes, teenage karate star Rando is sent into a coma. A year later he wakes up to find that his disfigured face has been reconstructed in the image of his secret crush, Rina! Abandoned by his friends and parents, the all-new Rando is mistaken for his would-be girlfriend's long-lost twin sister and adopted into her family. Can he put aside his feelings and be a good "big sister" to Rina… when he's still a teenage boy from the waist down? Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99
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REBORN GN'S by Akira Amano Volume 1: When fedora-wearing, gun-toting toddler Reborn arrives and says he's come to groom Tsuna for his future as boss of an Italian organized crime family, Tsuna is more than a little skeptical. But Reborn may have the "magic bullet" necessary to turn Tsuna's life around! Volume 2: Reborn has set his sights on a new recruit for the Vongola Famiglia and prepares a rigorous initiation rite. But when deadly beauty Bianchi fixes Reborn in her romantic crosshairs and swears to kill anyone who stands in the way of their impending romance, it's Tsuna whose life is in danger! Rating: T+ NOTE: Available worldwide. VOL. 1 (JUL063523)—SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 VOL. 2 (OCT063773)—SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99
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BASARA VOLUME 24 TP by Yumi Tamura As the war for Japan rages on, the battle reaches the Royal Castle. Sarasa penetrates the castle's defenses to confront Asagi. Shuri, wounded and crippled, pursues Sarasa even though the chase may kill him. Ageha descends into a labyrinth beneath the castle to stop a deadly mechanism designed to destroy them all. And King Ukon, now a pathetic, desperate shell of a ruler, awaits Tatara's arrival! Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
BOYS OVER FLOWERS VOLUME 25 TP by Yoko Kamio Tsukushi has an on-and-off romantic entanglement with a hothead named Tsukusa, and has a sketchy relationship with his even more hotheaded mother named Kaede. Kaede has hired a near sociopath to woo Tsukushi and destroy her son's relationship with Tsukushi once and for all. Will Tsukushi fall for this? Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
HANA KIMI VOLUME 19 GN by Hisaya Nakajo This is what it's all been building up to! Shin, Izumi, and Kagurazuka compete against one another in the high jump! Then, Sekime gets his own moment in the spotlight when his classmates see him with a strange girl. But if we're talking "strange," she doesn't even compare to the woman who comes onto campus and sweeps an embarrassed Nakatsu off his feet — Nakatsu's mother! Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
ABSOLUTE BOYFRIEND VOLUME 4 GN by Yuu Watase While out on a date with Night, Riiko meets a boy who looks like her first crush from elementary school, Toshiki Murakami. Even though she's with Night, Toshiki seizes the opportunity to steal a kiss from Riiko! Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99
CRIMSON HERO VOLUME 6 TP by Mitsuba Takanashi Keisuke, jealous of Nobara's crush on his teammate Yushin, finds it hard to concentrate on volleyball, and both boys end up benched during a game. Now their coach has ordered Nobara to stay away from both of them! Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99
GODCHILD VOLUME 6 TP by Kaori Yuki Cain stumbles on a secret that will change his life forever. It's not only the Hargreaves who harbor skeletons in their closet. To whom can you turn when the only person you ever trusted betrays you beyond your worst nightmares? Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99
KAZE HIKARU VOLUME 6 GN by Taeko Watanabe Rumors emerge that the Choshu clans are gathering in Kyoto, conspiring to set fire to the capital and make off with the Emperor. In a skirmish with the plotters, Soji is badly wounded, and now Sei finds herself surrounded and outnumbered. Will she find the strength she needs to survive? Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99
TAIL OF THE MOON VOLUME 6 TP by Rinko Ueda Goemon and Mamezo are taken hostage by the Kanbutsu clan, and the price for their lives is an "Instant Death" poison, which Usagi must create. Their captor, however, seems intent on killing Goemon whether Usagi makes the poison or not! Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99
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VAMPIRE KNIGHT VOLUME 1 TP by Matsuri Hino Yuki Cross has no memory of her past prior to the moment she was saved from a vampire attack ten years ago. She was adopted by the headmaster of Cross Academy, and now works alongside Zero to guard the Academy's secret. Yuki believes that vampires and humans can coexist peacefully, but her partner has different ideas. Rating: T+ (OCT063783) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99
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FLAME OF RECCA VOLUME 24 TP by Nobuyuki Anzai Finally, Recca gets to meet the eighth Karyu — his dad! Now, a mission that ended in tragedy more than 400 years ago puts some serious family-honor pressure on Recca to keep Yanagi safe from Koran Mori. Meanwhile, Yanagi's memory is almost wiped clean. And even a full-on assault from Recca and his pals might not be enough to crush Koran's army of monsters! Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST VOLUME 14 TP by Hiromu Arakawa Ed and Al come face to face with the "father" of the homunculi, who just so happens to be a dead ringer for their own father, Van Hohenheim — a resemblance too uncanny for coincidence! And later, when the allure of immortality proves to be too much for Prince Lin of Xin, he lets Greed take over… literally! Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
STAR OF THE MONTH
THE ART OF FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST by Hiromu Arakawa Translated faithfully from the Japanese edition, this coffee table book contains all the Fullmetal Alchemist color artwork by manga artist Hiromu Arakawa from 2001 to 2003. The Art of Fullmetal Alchemist contains over 90 pages of gorgeous painted illustrations. Rating: T (AUG053294) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 8x11, 96pgs, FC SRP: $19.99
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HAYATE COMBAT BUTLER VOLUME 4 TP by Kenjiro Hata For full-time butler-in-debt Hayate, attending high school remains just a dream inside a dream, but the ritzy Hakuou Gakuin seems galaxies beyond his reach, especially since it's packed with the wealthiest students in Japan! Despite that, and in order to be a first-class butler, Hayate remains resolute in his desire to get an education, even if his new duties involve transporting his mistress's forever forgotten-at-home box lunch to class! Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
INUBAKA: CRAZY FOR DOGS VOLUME 4 TP by Yukiya Sakuragi An old flame of Teppei, Suguri's boss, stops by the pet shop with notions of rekindling their lost love. But this might just be an excuse to get away from the fiancé she's a little unsure of, and soon Suguri and the old flame are getting jealous over Teppei! Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
INU-YASHA ANI MANGA VOLUME 22 GN by Rumiko Takahashi Dark priestess Tsubaki was once Kikyo's rival for Keeper of the Sacred Jewel. Now, unable to forgive and consumed by her ambition to control the jewel, she uses a shard in her eye to devour demons and gain their power — and Inuyasha is next on her list! Later, Wind Sorceress Kagura plans to escape her evil master Naraku by using jewel shards ripped from Koga's legs! Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 216pgs, FC SRP: $11.99
KEKKAISHI VOLUME 10 GN by Yellow Tanabe The Kokuboro ayakashi launch a major assault on the Karasumori site to siphon its magical energies to heal their ailing princess. When our friends' mysterious new ally Gen pulls out every last stop to battle them, they make him an offer he can't refuse — join their demon alliance or perish! Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
LAW OF UEKI VOLUME 7 TP by Tsubasa Fukuchi Kosuke Ueki has vowed to take on the powerful Robert's 10 group! Ueki's already eliminated seven of them, but now he's up against Taro Myojin, a contestant that has been granted two lethal powers — the power to turn whistles into laser beams and the power to turn cards into saws. Hey, isn't that against the rules? Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
NO NEED FOR TENCHI! VOLUME 11 TP by Hitoshi Okuda When her childhood nanny lies dying, Mihoshi remembers the one thing the old woman always wanted: "I want to see you in your wedding dress one day!" In no time at all, she's rushing off to Nanny's bedside with her "fiancé" Tenchi in tow, and Ryoko and Ayeka are in a panic! Then, Ayeka vanishes on the day of an earthquake, only to return as a ruthless killer! Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
O PARTS HUNTER VOLUME 5 TP by Seishi Kishimoto Jio's friend Ball always dreamed of being strong — strong enough to help the resistance movement stop the maniacal governor Jaga who has a stranglehold on his hometown, and strong enough to defend his friends and his sister. Now that he too is an O.P.T., it looks like Ball might stand a chance! Can he defeat a powerful member of the Zenom syndicate single-handed? Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
ZATCH BELL! VOLUME 14 GN by Makoto Raiku Zatch and Kiyo discover a valuable piece of information about how Milordo-Z's horde of revived 1,000-year-old mamodo are able to regain their terrifying powers. But their excitement is short-lived when their battle with these ancient warriors intensifies. Old friends Li-En and Dr. Riddles arrive with their mamodo to provide backup, but are they too late to help? Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
THE DRIFTING CLASSROOM VOLUME 7 TP by Kazuo Umezu A flash flood turns the desert into a drowned world, and the students struggle to protect the school — and their precious vegetable garden — from the deluge. But just as the first vegetables are ready to harvest, the crop is infested with a strange fungus. Was all their work for nothing? Lonely for home and their parents, the students make a surrogate mother out of a statue… only to find it replaced one day by a new, terrifying idol! Rating: M (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
GOLGO 13 VOLUME 10 GN by Takao Saito 1984: A year before Chernobyl, Golgo 13 is hired straight from a mission of death to carry out a mission of mercy: prevent the meltdown of a reactor that could render Los Angeles uninhabitable for 25,000 years! Then, in 1987, a lonely road in Nevada is the site of a surprising duel involving Golgo, in one of creator Takao Saito's personal favorite stories. Rating: M (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
NAOKI URASAWA'S MONSTER VOLUME 10 TP by Naoki Urasawa "Cedok Bridge, the three frogs…the mother of the twins is in Prague." A cryptic message from wealthy financier Schuwald sends Tenma to the city of a hundred spires. There, he meets Grimmer, an investigative reporter tracking down the former director of the infamous 511 Kinderheim orphanage. Could it be that the horrific experiments of the past are being recreated in Prague? Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99