Comic books in 'Romance'

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Volume 13 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kenjiro Hata. Translated by John Werry. Nasa's teaching gig at a girls' school has introduced the gang to new friends and new opportunities for fan service, but none of the students is as puzzling as Kaguya, the brilliant, mercurial "princess" with an unknown connection to Tsukasa. It'll take the full force of Nasa's brainpower to get to the bottom of this mystery, but unfortunately he's too busy digging a pit in the yard so his wife can watch him get all sweaty. Oh well. He can cool off with a chilling visit to a haunted mansion! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 14 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kenjiro Hata. Translated by John Werry. Nasa's students are making a horror movie! But when things get a little too real, Tsukasa grabs a sword and gets busy slaying monsters. Cutting a swath of destruction is easy for our heroine-showing her feelings for her husband, not so much. Fortunately (or maybe not so fortunately), the gang has plenty of ideas for ways she can show her affection, from saying those three little words to bonding over ice cream to wearing fancy underwear to bed. If only Tsukasa had the nerve to go through with any of it. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 15 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kenjiro Hata. Translated by John Werry. Nasa's most treasured memory is of the night Tsukasa saved his life. But it turns out there are some crucial gaps in his recollection, including a fateful promise and a forgotten kiss. As he searches for answers, he discovers amazing things about his wife and a legend that stretches back over a thousand years. Can their marriage survive the full truth? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 16 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kenjiro Hata. Translated by John Werry. At last the truth about Tsukasa's past is revealed. Follow her long journey as she escapes death, fights for her freedom, dreams of the distant moon, and finally, after centuries of searching, finds love. After all that, maybe it's time to go out for dinner and karaoke. A girl deserves a break once in a while. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 17 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kenjiro Hata. Translated by John Werry. Nasa and Tsukasa may have reconciled, but things aren't back to normal just yet. When she returns home, Tsukasa has to set her affairs back in order and make things right with the people who care about her. As she honors Tokiko's final wishes, she recalls how they made plans to reach the moon together and came tantalizingly close. Speaking of tantalizingly close, Tsukasa and Nasa find that after their time apart, it's harder than ever to sleep in side-by-side futons-and actually sleep! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 18 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kenjiro Hata. Translated by John Werry. Married life means taking on new challenges. Nasa and Tsukasa struggle to unlock the legacy that Tokiko left them-and things only get more complicated when Tokiko's daughter shows up with an unexpected gift. Nasa takes his life in his hands by signing up for driving lessons, then tests fate again by trying to talk Tsukasa into some extra-close cuddling. And if you, the reader, want an adventure of your own, you can try the curry recipe included in this very volume! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 19 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kenjiro Hata. Translated by John Werry. Nasa and Tsukasa venture into the mountains to visit the house where Tsukasa once lived in seclusion. There, they hope to find clues to unlock the data left for them by Tokiko-data that could end Tsukasa's long quest. Failing that, at least they can pore over her old hoard of vintage manga. And if that's not fanservice-y enough for you, Nasa's students take advantage of the trip to go skinny-dipping. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 20 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kenjiro Hata. Translated by John Werry. While Nasa and Tsukasa enjoy the romantic old-school amenities at their mountain getaway, the mysteries surrounding the couple deepen. Who is eccentric masked genius Kaguya, who recognized Tsukasa when they first met in a bamboo grove? Is it time for Kaguya's secrets to be revealed at last? Or will everyone get distracted just trying to convince her to stop wandering around naked? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 21 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kenjiro Hata. Translated by John Werry. In the mountains, Tsukasa and Nasa find a final gift-and a final puzzle-left for them by Tokiko. Can Nasa unlock the high-tech secrets hidden in an antique clock? Or will Tsukasa manage to break things beyond repair? It's high time the couple finally has a talk with Kaguya, the girl genius who acts like she's new to this planet. Not that she'll do anything but drive Tsukasa up the wall. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $11.99.

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Volume 23 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kenjiro Hata. Translated by John Werry. Tsukasa and Nasa are closer than ever to unlocking the mystery of her eternal curse, but Tsukasa is in a melancholy mood, haunted by memories of her past. The situation only gets more emotional when the newlyweds are called upon to tend the Yuzaki family grave, stirring up Nasa's memories of his eccentric grandfather, a WWII vet who supposedly once encountered a demon. On the bright side, Nasa finally gets the technological inspiration he needs-by obsessing over swimsuits! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $11.99.

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Volume 24 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kenjiro Hata. Translated by John Werry. Tsukasa is the kind of girl who takes half a volume of manga just to work up the nerve to tell her husband she cares about him. Sure, it's cute in a tsundere way, but the ice-queen act carries a chilling risk. What if another girl comes along who's more open about her feelings? Panty flashingly open, even? And what if she's also Nasa's childhood friend, the most powerful trope in romantic comedy manga? Anyway, here's Himari. You and Nasa have met her before, but she's grown up a lot since then. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $11.99.

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Volume 25 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kenjiro Hata. Translated by John Werry. Nasa and Tsukasa finally uncover the truth behind Tsukasa's curse, and it's...complicated. So complicated that the newlyweds need some serious couple time to process things. Unfortunately, Nasa finds hacking advanced alien technology way easier than thinking up a good date spot to take his wife. And little do Nasa and Tsukasa know that they're about to cross paths with another couple-one whose history with our heroes will make things more complicated than ever! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $11.99.

Add to cart PR 0.5 $2.50 Interior is complete. Back Cover missing. Cover detached. Water damage.

Stories and art by Don Sherwood, Art Cappello, Hugo Tombolan, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. The 1970s brought relationship complexities to romance comics, along with some unique fashion and design choices. Barbara falls for Greg, ignoring warnings that she's too young, and that he doesn't really love her. Lisa falls for Doug while he's shooting a television pilot, but is he just using her to promote his acting career? Plus a pin-up of Partridge Family star David Cassidy. Rediscovered Love!; Love Who Forever?; Let Love Come First. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover by Frank Bolle. Stories and art by Demetrio Sanchez Gomez and others. The 1970s brought relationship complexities to romance comics, along with some unique fashion and design choices. Melissa's interfering parents take her to the Caribbean to get her away from boyfriend Chad, so she gets a job in the islands and makes it her new home. Susan struggles with her weight problem, and that puts pressure on her relationship with Dennis. Love Above All; Runaway!; My Only Love! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Noora Heikkila.

Ed has imposed self-exile to protect his immortal lover Lucardo from Ed's aging human transience, and Lucardo is livid. Suspecting his father's hand in this latest development, he mounts a search to find his missing lover, which bears fruit... but ultimately brings them both face-to-face with their deepest fears.

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 152 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $15.00.

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Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Scarlet Beriko. The last thing playboy Tatsuyuki Oyamato, fourth-generation heir to a yakuza family syndicate, wants is any responsibility for running the family business, especially when a recent erotic encounter with a male masseur has him totally preoccupied with questioning his sexuality! But Tatsuyukis forced to step up both in the sheets and on the streets when a hot hookup deepens his newfound attraction to men, while also drawing the attention of a mysterious man who seems dangerously obsessed with Tatsuyukis lineage! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 234 paegs, B&W. MATURE READERS. Cover price $12.99.

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by Biggs, Sobolewski, Gussman, & Ho Fractured Kisses is an annual anthology featuring manga romance stories. Issue one features "Pasokon," detailing matters of the heart for a robot girl who wishes to grow up and fall in love. "Shopping for a Kiss" is a comedy about a daydreaming wallflower who meets a co-worker while shopping in Japan. Issue #2 features twice as many stories, and sixteen more pages! #1?b&w, 48pg$4.00 #2?b&w, 64pg$4.00 Cover price $4.00.

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by Biggs, Sobolewski, Gussman, & Ho Fractured Kisses is an annual anthology featuring manga romance stories. Issue one features "Pasokon," detailing matters of the heart for a robot girl who wishes to grow up and fall in love. "Shopping for a Kiss" is a comedy about a daydreaming wallflower who meets a co-worker while shopping in Japan. Issue #2 features twice as many stories, and sixteen more pages! #1?b&w, 48pg$4.00 #2?b&w, 64pg$4.00 Cover price $4.00.

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By Allan, Gina Biggs, Estep and Robin Sobolewski. Can you feel the romance? Can you see the passion? Would you like to see how this issue brings you four new stories to quench your romantic appetite? "New Year's Resolution," "Jungle Love," "The Lonely Giant" and "Special Little Nothing" will help keep you warm at night! 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

1st printing. Story and art by Snailords. Every relationship has its bumps. For this couple, it's interstellar. From the creator of Snailed and Snailed It comes a sexy supernatural story about being out on your own, finding your dream apartment and discovering that your new place is haunted by a handsome spectral stranger from another dimension. Sure, he can't see you and you can't touch him, but who said every relationship starts out perfectly? Zylith and Zelan have crossed worlds to see each other but they have both crossed meaning they no longer see each other any more! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 288 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Snailords. From the creator of Snailogy and Death: Rescheduled comes a sexy supernatural story about being out on your own, finding your dream apartment and discovering that your new place is haunted by a handsome spectral stranger from another dimension. Sure, he can't see you and you can't touch him, but who said every relationship starts out perfectly? In this volume, Zelan witnesses firsthand the abuse Zylith's father heaps on his daughter... and moves to protect her. Do they have more in common than he's willing to admit? Collects episodes 22-35 of the WEBTOON comic. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 288 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $13.00

Add to cart Near Mint $13.00

1st printing. Story and art by Snailords. Every relationship has its bumps. For this couple, it's interstellar. From the creator of Snailed and Snailed It comes a sexy supernatural story about being out on your own, finding your dream apartment and discovering that your new place is haunted by a handsome spectral stranger from another dimension. Sure, he can't see you and you can't touch him, but who said every relationship starts out perfectly? Zylith and Zelan have crossed worlds to see each other but they have both crossed meaning they no longer see each other any more! Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 288 pages, full color. Cover price $27.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $4.95

1st printing. Story and art by Brian Biggs. A strange twist on the old tale of romance with a jarring ending you'll have to read twice to believe. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 8-in., 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $4.95.

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1st printing. Written by Kate Leth. Art by Sally Ann Thompson and Trungles. Cover by Amanda Scurti and Savanna Ganucheau. The critically-acclaimed anthology FRESH ROMANCE is finally available in print! Have you been wondering what the fuss is all about? FRESH ROMANCE is an exciting collection of romance comics from some of comics' most talented creators, including Kate Leth, Arielle Jovellanos, Sarah Vaughn, Sarah Winifred Searle, Sarah Kuhn, Marguerite Bennett, and Trungles. From unhappy historical marriages to covert teenage romances, there's something for everyone in FRESH ROMANCE. Softcover, 224 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Art by Walter T. Johnson, John Giunta, Ed Waldman and Howard Larsen. Tales of love on the dusty trails of the prairie. Redheaded rodeo cowgirl Sally is torn between straight-arrow Jim and bad-boy Jeff; Gloria decides to teach a lesson to the unwashed cowpoke who wants a wife to go with his new fortune. The lead story was cited in the infamous anti-comics screed Seduction of the Innocent, for an alleged instance of erotic spanking on page 3. But best of all is the painted cover by an unknown artist, reprinted from one of Avons paperbacks. Tangled Love; Heart-Wrangler; Ropin' in a Wild Cowpoke; Two-Gun Lady; Don't Fence Me In. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Art by Manny Stallman, Gene Fawcette, Ed Waldman and Howard Larsen. Tales of love on the dusty trails of the prairie. A spoiled girl tells a lie to get close to a handsome cowhand; Ranchers daughter Nell tries to get a cowboy to see past the steer horns and lassos; Anns old flame returns to her at last, but now hes being hunted by the police. Featuring a painted cover reprinted from one of Avons paperbacks. The Lie That Ever Haunts Me; Bronc-Buster's Sweetheart; The Doolins of Oklahoma; See It My Way; Wanted By The Law. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. By Hiroyuki Tamakoshi. Kouhei was just developing feelings for his childhood friend Kurara when she went on vacation to Hawaii. On her return, she brought home a sexy new split personality, Arisa. Kouhei swore to stay by Kuraras side and protect her shocking secret–but just when hes growing accustomed to Arisas antics, suddenly Kurara transforms into Alice, another personality! Alice may look like Kurara on the outside, but on the inside shes a fourteen-year-old girl whos convinced that Kouhei is her tutor. Sounds simple enough, but theres a catch: It seems the only subject Alice is interested in is male anatomy. How in the world will Kouhei cope with this development? Plus–the origin of Kuraras split personalities is revealed, along with a fourth, deadly personality. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 Pages, B&W. MATURE READERS NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.95.

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. By Hiroyuki Tamakoshi. A whole new Gacha Gacha story line begins! Akira Hatsushiba is just your typical, average high school kid . . . until a glitch in a Gacha Gacha video game changes his life forever. Now, every time Akira sneezes, his entire body undergoes a gender-bending switcheroo! Thats right, Akira is always just an achoo away from getting in touch with his feminine side. But its not all bad. Akira has had a crush on Yurika Sakuraba ever since he first laid eyes on her. Hes always been too shy, but now that he can change into a girl, Akira finally has a chance to get close to Yurika. Being a girl certainly has its advantages! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, B&W MATURE READERS NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $12.95.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. By Hiroyuki Tamakoshi. The gender-bending madcap comedy continues as Akira uses his newfound ability to turn into a girl to learn about this new guy hanging around the beautiful Yurika Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, B&W MATURE READERS NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $12.95.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. By Hiroyuki Tamakoshi. Gacha Gacha madcap mix-ups continue when Kouhei's childhood friend Kuara returns from summer vacation with a new personality - the boy-crazy Arisa! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $12.95.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. By Hiroyuki Tamakoshi. Akira is in love with Yurika. But when a handsome guy named Taike starts chatting up Yurika at her job every day, Akira panics. His only hope is to turn into Akira-chan–his female form–and lure Taike away from Yurika. But how far will Akira go in the name of love? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $12.95.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing. By Hiroyuki Tamakoshi. At first, it seems like just another typical gender-bending day for Akira-kun. He transforms into his female self, Akira-chan, and heads for the Rock Stock Café to see his true love, Yurika. Alls well, until in walks Shinobu, the roughest, toughest, meanest guy in school. Shinobu is after one thing: a date with Akira-chan. Akira is in a real pinch–if he turns Shinobu down, hell make the bully mad, and if he says yes, theres no telling what might happen. Then again, Shinobu is kind of cute. . . . Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $12.95.

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Volume 9 - 1st printing. By Hiroyuki Tamakoshi. Its New Years Eve, and Akira and the gang are hiking to the mountains to watch the first sunrise of the new year. But when Yurika cant keep up and Akira slows down to stay with her, the two get lost in the deep, dark woods—and soaked to the skin by torrential rain. Luckily, they find shelter in an empty shack. But keeping warm in the freezing cold will mean shedding their wet clothes and huddling together under an old blanket. This could turn out to be a pretty good New Years after all. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $12.95.

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1st printing.

Story and art by James Otis Smith.

Aditya's got one week to come up with ten grand for rent. Diane needs a cool condo in a hot neighborhood to boost her Q rating. Paul simply cannot keep it in his pants. Ishmael's keeping a secret from his fellow dance hall revolutionaries. Laila's autobiographical porno has attrracted the Russian mob. And Mr. Chips hates you. Yes, yes he does. Lovers and losers aren't easy to tell apart here, and everyone's a member of their own Gang of Fools.

A vivid look at our dystopian urban future by a rising new talent in comics, James Smith (Apollo), with equal parts contemporary street life and speculative cyberpunk-like techno-consequences in the vein of Black Mirror and Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 168 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.99.

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Volume 17, Issue 4 - February, 1959. 6.5" x 9", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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B&W one-shot- Geisha Out of Tune, written and illustrated by Andi Watson. Cover price $4.50.

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"Mink" by Kjartan Arnorsson, "Nite Crawler" by Brian Sutton, "Mouse Phoofing" by Lea Hernandez, "Technical Knock-Out" by Jeff Wood & Dennis Clark, pin-ups by Michelle Light, and a Strangers in Paradise promo by Terry Moore. 32 pgs, B&W,. Cover price $2.95.

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Add to cart Near Mint $2.50

Written by Sina Grace and Omar Spahi. Art by Jenny Fine. Cover by Jenny Fine. SERIES PREMIERE! Newcomer artist JENNY D. FINE shines alongside Marvel Comics' Iceman writer SINA GRACE and co-creator OMAR SPAHI in the all-new modern dramedy you didn't know you needed! Sam and Jack are best friends, and Sam is dating Lauren, Jack's indie rocker sister and roommate. When Sam and Lauren open up their long-term relationship, skyrocketing tensions send social shockwaves through their friend group and the entire Bay Area. And Jack, caught in the middle of it all, may be forced to take sides in a conflict he never wanted to be a part of. Life gets pretty messy when you're in your 20s and your friends are your family. 32 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $2.50

Written by Sina Grace and Omar Spahi. Art by Jenny Fine. Cover by Kevin Wada. SERIES PREMIERE! Newcomer artist JENNY D. FINE shines alongside Marvel Comics' Iceman writer SINA GRACE and co-creator OMAR SPAHI in the all-new modern dramedy you didn't know you needed! Sam and Jack are best friends, and Sam is dating Lauren, Jack's indie rocker sister and roommate. When Sam and Lauren open up their long-term relationship, skyrocketing tensions send social shockwaves through their friend group and the entire Bay Area. And Jack, caught in the middle of it all, may be forced to take sides in a conflict he never wanted to be a part of. Life gets pretty messy when you're in your 20s and your friends are your family. 32 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.