VANGUARD PRODUCTIONS
O/A FAMOUS MONSTER MOVIE ART OF BASIL GOGOS (NEW PRINTING)
(W/A) Kerry Gammill, J. David Spurlock (A) Basil Gogos
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)
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O/A THE PAINTINGS OF J. ALLEN ST. JOHN
(W) Stephen D. Korshak (A) J Allen St. John
The Paintings of J. Allen St. John presents the legendary Dean of Fantastic Art’s full-color fantasy and science-fiction paintings for novels and pulp magazine stories by famous authors such as Edgar Rice Burroughs and Robert E. Howard. Essays by top writers and artists Jack Williamson, Vincent Di Fate, Lin Carter, Danton Burroughs and Frank Frazetta make this book essential for any fantasy collection. (C: 0-1-2)
HARDCOVER (NEW PRINTING)—HC, 9x12, 168pgs, FC SRP: $39.95
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VERTICAL INC
TEZUKA'S BLACK JACK VOLUME 9 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)
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VIZ MEDIA
BIOMEGA, VOL. 1
(W/A) Tsutomu Nihei
Zoichi Kanoe plunges into the depths of 9JO--an island city in the middle of the Pacific Ocean--in search of Eon Green, a girl with the power to transmute the N5S virus. He's not the only one looking for her, though... Agents of the Public Health Service's Compulsory Execution Unit are also in hot pursuit. RATING: M
MATURE THEMES
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BOKURANO: OURS, VOL. 1
(W/A) Mohiro Kitoh
One summer, fifteen kids innocently wander into a nearby seaside cave. There they meet a strange man who invites them to play an exciting new video game. This game, he explains, pits one lone giant robot against a horde of alien invaders. To play the game, all they have to do is sign a simple contract. The game stops being fun when the kids find out the true purpose of their pact. RATING: T+
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IKIGAMI: THE ULTIMATE LIMIT, VOL. 4
(W/A) Motoro Mase
Can a death messenger have a personal life? RATING: M
MATURE THEMES
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JORMUNGAND, VOL. 2
(W/A) Keitaro Takahashi
In the business of arms dealing, your list of enemies is as long as your list of clients. And if that isn't enough to make you sleep with a gun under your pillow, the thought of being under government surveillance might! RATING: M
MATURE THEMES
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NAOKI URASAWA'S 20TH CENTURY BOYS, VOL. 7
(W/A) Naoki Urasawa
Out in the middle of Tokyo Bay, a man called Shogun is trying to break out of Umihotaru Prison, a maximum-security island fortress, so he can save the world. RATING: T+
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YU-GI-OH! R, VOL. 3
(W/A) Akira Ito
Yugi and his friends battle their way through an army of enemies at Kaibacorp headquarters! Jonouchi faces Reiko, a chess-themed duelist, while Yugi fights Depres in the cosmic duel field of outer space. Can Yugi's earthly cards defeat Depres's deck of alien monsters? Gorz The Emissary of Darkness (Secret Rare) Card inside!(Limited quantity available) RATING: T
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NARUTO, VOL. 47
(W/A) Masashi Kishimoto
Naruto is a young shinobi with an incorrigible knack for mischief. He’s got a wild sense of humor, but Naruto is completely serious about his mission to be the world’s greatest ninja! RATING: T
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ULTIMO, VOL. 1
(W/A) Hiroyuki Takei
Original Concept by Stan Lee
The Karakuri Dôji were designed by Dr. Dunstan to discover which is stronger: ultimate good or ultimate evil. With Ultimo and Vice leading the way, the galactic war between vice and virtue begins. The fate of all time and space hangs in the balance! RATING: T
SC, 5x7, 216pgs, B&W $9.99
D.GRAY-MAN, VOL. 16
(W/A) Katsura Hoshino
Lenalee is determined to confront a Level Four Akuma that's out to kill Komui, but her only chance is to reclaim her Innocence and synchronize with it. RATING: T+
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HIKARU NO GO, VOL. 18
(W/A) Yumi Hotta
The main storyline takes a holiday, making way for six tales that offer fresh insight into the characters and lives of Akira Toya, Tetsuo Kaga, Asumi Nase, Yuki Mitani, Atsushi Kurata and Fujiwara-no-Sai. RATING: A
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WAQWAQ , VOL. 3
(W/A) Ryu Fujisaki
Shio and friends are on their way to Spider's Thread to rescue Kami, but before they can do that Shio must battle his resurrected father and learn the true history of Waq Waq! RATING: T
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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!
* MARCH 2010: Volumes 34-38
* APRIL 2010: Volumes 39-43
* 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 29—SC, 5x7, 232pgs, B&W $9.99
VOLUME 30—SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W $9.99
VOLUME 31—SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W $9.99
VOLUME 32—SC, 5x7, 216pgs, B&W $9.99
VOLUME 33—SC, 5x7, 232pgs, B&W $9.99
SHONEN JUMP VOL. 8 #3 MARCH 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 full-color information about toys, TCGs, CCGs, video games and anime, plus amazing manga stories! RATING: T
Magazine, 328pgs, PC $4.99
INUYASHA VIZBIG EDITION, VOL. 2
(W/A) Rumiko Takahashi
3 Volumes in 1—Now Unflipped! In both the past and the present, Kagome and Inuyasha face new enemies while on their search for the shards of the Shikon Jewel. As they grow closer, Kagome learns that Inuyasha harbors a carefully guarded secret. RATING: T+
SC, 6x9, 568pgs, PC $17.99
INUYASHA, VOL. 45
(W/A) Rumiko Takahashi
Inuyasha and Kagome's archnemesis Naraku attempts to revive a cursed tree that once fed on humans and demons alike--but his plan backfires. Then Naraku must face an internal enemy--the armor encasing his black heart. And finally, Moryomaru attacks! Has Naraku finally met his match...?! RATING: T+
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KEKKAISHI, VOL. 20
(W/A) Yellow Tanabe
When a number of holy sites are attacked, the shadow organization suspects Yoshimori's mother is responsible, and sends an investigator to visit Yoshimori's family. RATING: T
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GESTALT, VOL. 5
(W/A) Yun Kouga
Things seem to have come to a head between Olivier and Father Messiah. As they square off, events in their pasts come to light in the present, forcing Ouri to make some tough choices. RATING: T+
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SHAKUGAN NO SHANA , VOL. 5
(W/A) Yashichiro Takahashi
Lamies the Corpse Collector offers Yuji some advice about his strange relationship with Shana. But Yuji had better act fast if he wants to confess his true feelings, because Shana is trapped in a losing battle with the vicious Margery Daw! RATING: T+
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THE RECORD OF A FALLEN VAMPIRE, VOL. 8
(W/A) Kyo Shirodaira
Despite a solemn promise never to do so, Adelheid decides she must reveal who really killed Stella. The revelation is a shock, but not to Strauss, who found out long ago not only who the murderer was but what had prompted such a heinous act. RATING: T
SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W $9.99
CROWN OF LOVE, VOL. 1
(W/A) Yun Kouga
Sixteen-year-old Hisayoshi "Kumi" Tajima wasn't looking for love. But after he accidentally bumps into teen idol Rima Fujio, he can't stop thinking about her. RATING: T+
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99
VAMPIRE KNIGHT, VOL. 9
(W/A) Matsuri Hino
A war among vampires has started at Cross Academy, and even Day Class students are being attacked. RATING: T+
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BEAST MASTER, VOL. 2
(W/A) Kyousuke Motomi
Final Volume! Leo's 18th birthday is around the corner, but celebrating seems impossible as someone is after Leo's life! RATING: T+
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BLACK BIRD, VOL. 3
(W/A) Kanoko Sakurakoji
Misao is starting to trust her heart where Kyo is involved, especially after he gives her one of his primary feathers. RATING: T+
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THE LEGEND OF ZELDA , VOL. 9
(W/A) Akira Himekawa
A terrible tragedy befalls Link's family and friends when the traitorous Agahnim launches a plot to seize the Triforce and unleash a terrible evil on the world. RATING: A
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $7.99
POKÉMON ADVENTURES, VOL. 5 (2ND EDITION)
(W/A) Hidenori Kusaka
Pokémon trainer Red has vanished... Trainer Yellow Caballero and Red's faithful Pikachu are off to rescue him. RATING: A
SC, 5x7, 216pgs, B&W $7.99
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