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LOVERBOY: AN IRWIN HASEN STORY TP
(W/A) Irwin Hasen
Loverboy is the risqué, romantic escapade story of a short bachelor, who adores tall women. The double-breasted suit wearing man-about-town seeks psychiatric insight to his tendencies in this humorous new graphic novel by award winning Dondi cartoonist, Irwin Hasen. Also includes a major biography of the noted cartoonist, and is filled throughout with Hasen's famous humor.
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VISIONS OF NEVER: THE COLLECTION OF FANTASY ART SC
(E) Patrick & Jeannie Wilshire
Visions overflows with the full-color works of the fantastic art's finest craftsmen and interviews. Visions' award-winning talents include Paul Lehr, Don Ivan Punchatz, Richard Bober, Robh Ruppel, Marc Fishman, Mark Zug. About Visions, Greg Hildebrandt said, "amazing;" and Arnie Fenner of Spectrum said, "This isn't one art book, it's six and I'm thankful-beautiful compendium." (C: 0-1-2)
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O/A TEZUKA'S DORORO GN'S
(W/A) Osamu Tezuka
Eisner Award-winner For Best US Edition of International Material - Japan! Daigo Kagemitsu, a servant to a samurai general in the Warring States period, promises body parts of his unborn child to 48 devils in exchange for complete domination of Japan. Knowing the child to be deficient, Kagemitsu orders the newborn thrown into the river. The baby survives, however! Calling himself Hyakkimaru, he searches the world for the 48 demons to retrieve his missing parts. Together with a boy thief named Dororo, they travel the countryside, confronting monsters and ghosts time and again.
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VIPER COMICS
NUNS WITHOUT GUNS GN
(W) Jason M. Burns (A) Erich Owens
Four sisters of the Catholic Church battle evils using the skills they acquired in their previous lives. Answering to a mysterious figurehead known only as Mother Hen, the four sisters lead a secret existence that finds them battling those evils that threaten the church and innocent souls everywhere. If it weren't for them, the world would be a much different place!
RES. from Previews Vol. XIX #7 (JUL091097)
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NOT SIMPLE
(W/A) Natsume Ono
Ian, a young man with a fractured family history, travels from Australia to England to America in the hope of realizing his dreams and reuniting with his beloved sister. His story unfolds backwards through the framing narrative of Jim, a reporter driven to capture Ian's experiences in a novel: not simple. RATING: T+
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ALL MY DARLING DAUGHTERS
(W/A) Fumi Yoshinaga
Yukiko, a salarywoman in her thirties, still lives with her mother Mari. But their relationship suffers a sudden change when Mari announces that she's getting married--to an ex-host and aspiring actor who's younger than Yukiko. RATING: T+
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PLUTO: URASAWA X TEZUKA, VOL. 7
(W/A) Naoki Urasawa
Pluto has destroyed six out of the seven great robots of the world, and the pacifist robot Epsilon is the only one that remains. Will Epsilon, who refused to participate in the 39th Central Asian War, leave behind his war-orphaned charges to step onto the battlefield? RATING: T+
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OISHINBO: IZAKAYA—PUB FOOD
(W) Tetsu Kariya (A) Akira Hanasaki
Yamaoka and Kurita investigate classic izakaya foods such as edamame and yakitori, devise new dishes to add to the menu of an old shop, and discover how the concept of "play" is essential to the enjoyment of food. RATING: T
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NAOKI URASAWA’S MOSNTER, VOL. 1
(W/A) Naoki Urasawa
An ice-cold killer is on the loose, and brilliant Dr. Kenzo Tenma is the only one who can stop him! Conspiracies, serial murders, and a scathing indictment of hospital politics are all masterfully woven together in this compelling manga thriller. RATING: T+
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DRAGON BALL Z VIZBIG EDITION, VOL. 6
(W/A) Akira Toriyama
Earth faces its deadliest threat ever! Cell is a biologically engineered abomination constructed from the cells of the universe's most powerful beings--including Goku, Vegeta, Piccolo and even Freeza! To increase his power and achieve his Perfect Form, Cell must absorb powerful warriors and steal their energy. RATING: A
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SHAMAN KING, VOL. 26
(W/A) Hiroyuki Takei
Gandala's Over Souls are wreaking havoc on Team Ren, and only Horohoro can save them! He hasn't a moment to lose because Lyserg, Tamao and Manta are about to be attacked, Hao is about to hatch his ultimate plan, and Yoh is about to learn that to grow stronger, he will need to make the ultimate sacrifice... RATING: T
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REBORN!, VOL. 14
(W/A) Akira Amano
Tsuna's old adversary, Mukuro Rokudo, has successfully fought on the side of Tsuna's "family" for possession of the Mist Ring. But his opponent, the Varia known as Mammon, has a highly developed sense of never-say-die! RATING: T+
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YU-GI-OH! GX, VOL. 4
(W/A) Naoyuki Kageyama
The Duel Academy tournament has reached the semifinal round, with the winner getting a chance to take on duel champion Zane "Kaiser" Truesdale. Jaden and Bastion go head to head in an all-out match, followed by Chazz taking on the mysterious David Rabb.
Call out: Bonus Trading Cards inside! Elemental Hero Absolute Zero (Limited quantity available)! RATING: A
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SHONEN JUMP VOL. 8 #2, FEB. 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
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ONE PIECE, VOLS. 24-28
(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!
* JANUARY 2010: Volumes 24-28
* FEBRUARY 2010: Volumes 29-33
* 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
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ONE PIECE: EAST BLUE 1-2-3
(W/A) Eiichiro Oda
Buy 3 volumes for the price of 2! RATING: T
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ONE PIECE: EAST BLUE 4-5-6
(W/A) Eiichiro Oda
Buy 3 volumes for the price of 2! RATING: T
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RIN-NE, VOL. 2
(W/A) Rumiko Takahashi
As a child, Sakura Mamiya mysteriously disappeared in the woods behind her grandma's hoome. She returned whole and healthy, but since then she has had the power to see ghsts. Now a teenager, she just wishes the ghosts would leave her alone! At school, the desk next to Sakura's has been empty since the start of the school year. Then one day her always-absent classmate Rinne Rokudo shows up, and he's far more than what he seems!
Call out: Read Rin-Ne now on TheRumicWorld.com! RATING: T+
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INU-YASHA, VOL. 44
(W/A) Rumiko Takahashi
A mysterious demon attacks a group of innocent wolf demons distantly related to Inuyasha's rival Koga. In the ensuing battle, Moryomaru enters the fray, and Koga ends up at a terrible disadvantage. Inuyasha and the others come to his aid--but is rescuing Koga worth the terrible price they will have to pay? RATING: T+
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THE BOOK OF HEROES (NOVEL)
(W) Miyuki Miyabe
When her brother Hiroki disappears after a violent altercation with school bullies, the young Yukiro finds a magical book in his room. The book leads her to another world where she learns that Hiroki has been possessed by a spirit from the Book of Heroes. Call out: From the author of Brave Story!
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YUKIKAZE (NOVEL)
(W) Chöhei Kambayashi
More than thirty years ago, a hyper-dimensional passageway suddenly appeared over the continent of Antarctica, the first stage of an attempted terrestrial invasion by an enigmatic alien host. Humanity, united by a common enemy, managed to push the invaders back through the passageway to the strange planet nicknamed "Faery."
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FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST, VOL. 22
(W/A) Hiromu Arakawa
Having consumed Gluttony's powers, Pride may now be too much to handle for Ed and his allies. Their only chance could be with the help of Al and Hohenheim, but will Ed trust his estranged father long enough for their plan to work? RATING: T
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VAGABOND VIZBIG EDITION, VOL. 6
(W/A) Takehiko Inoue
As a deaf-mute young man coming of age in a remote seaside village, Kojirô's innate ability with the sword is compelling him to strive to become even better. This drive takes him beyond the borders of his peaceful village into the violent and chaotic world of feudal era Japan in the midst of a bloody war. RATING: M
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