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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Real/Fake Princess TPB (2006 Digest) 1-1ST

    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by I-Huan. It is the end of the great Tang Dynasty. China is in violent chaos due to the infamous Jin Kang Rebellion. Fearing the inevitable destruction, Concubine Liu tearfully entrusts the care of her baby daughter Princess Yi Fu to a common citizen named Tang Hui... and the whole of China is never the same again. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.95.

  • Issue #1
    Realistic Romances (1951) 1
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    Art by Everett Raymond Kinstler, Louis Ravielli, John Forte and Jack Abel. Tales of romance with lush, lurid covers reprinted from Avon paperbacks. This issue reprints Romantic Love (1949) #20 in its entirety. Janis gets caught up in a smuggling operation on the Mexican border and falls for her cohort; Dot loves Ronnie, but when he develops amnesia, another woman takes the opportunity to steal him away; Redheaded Diana learns that her new husband Walt wants her to romance another man to advance Walts career. Also featuring an overwrought contents page illustrated by Everett Raymond Kinstler on the inside front cover. I Was A....Bride For Sale!; Port Of Missing Girls; Love Me Again!; Too Many Lovers! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $60 Realistic Romances #1, 1951, golden age, HTF, cover detached, low grade

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  • Issue #2
    Realistic Romances (1951) 2
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    Art by Rafael Astarita, Louis Zansky, and John Belfi. Tales of romance with lush, lurid covers reprinted from Avon paperbacks. This issue reprints Romantic Love (1949) #21 in its entirety. Sharpshooter Ann falls for dead shot Jim and they go on a crime spree, in a story reminiscent of the 1950 cult film Gun Crazy; Celebrity singer Fran still pines for the man she left behind in her climb to the top; Redheaded Janie is torn between cop Dan and ex-con Jim, a situation that cant end well. Also featuring a contents page illustrated by Everett Raymond Kinstler on the inside front cover. Fatal Romance!; Kissless Honeymoon!; My True Love!; Deadly Triangle!; Cell Mate. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Realistic Romances (1951) 17
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    Art by Everett Raymond Kinstler, John Rosenberger, Rafael Astarita, Sam Citron and Marion Sitton. Cover by Everett Raymond Kinstler. Tales of romance with lush, lurid covers reprinted from Avon paperbacks. This issue reprints Romantic Love (1949) #7 in its entirety. Trophy wife Paula and gardener Max conspire to murder her wealthy husband; Penelope moves into her husbands vast estate and hears a man screaming every night, but her husband claims to hear no such thing; A photographer uses a modeling business to blackmail wealthy businessmen. I Craved Excitement; Dangerous Woman; Bride of Fear; Nightmare Romance! Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Reality Check TPB (2014 Image) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Collects Reality Check (2013 Image) #1-4. Written by Glen Brunswick. Art and cover by Viktor Bogdanovic. Willard Penn, a struggling artist, scores an unlikely hit with his new comic. After an unexpected sell-out, the book's hero shows up in the real world, appearing outside Willard's window, and refuses to return to the comic until he finds true love. Exasperated, Willard is forced to help the lovesick hero meet the perfect woman. He needs to hurry, because a homicidal maniac has escaped from his comic and entered the real world as well. Includes a behind-the-scenes sketchbook by VIKTOR BOGDANOVIC with exciting extras! Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #308
    Red Magazine (1908-1939 Amalgamated Press) Pulp 308
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    Red Magazine (1908-1939 Amalgamated Press) Pulp 310
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    Red Magazine (1908-1939 Amalgamated Press) Pulp 330


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    • Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.
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    Red Riding Hood and the Big Sad Wolf GN (2017 A Seven Seas Digest) 1-1ST

    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hachijou Shin. Red Riding Hood and the Big Sad Wolf is a brand new shoujo manga that turns the beloved tale of Red Riding Hood on its head! Once upon a time there lived a kind, sensitive Wolf. He loved the warm sun, the beautiful flowers, and the song of the birds. But one day the Wolf encountered a girl in a red hood. She delighted in making the Wolf cry, and immediately fell in love with his sorrowful face. Now she brings her colorful friends to torment him every day! What is the story behind all the strange characters populating the deep dark wood, and what is a big, sad wolf to do? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $12.99.

  • Issue #2-1ST
    Red Riding Hood and the Big Sad Wolf GN (2017 A Seven Seas Digest) 2-1ST

    Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hachijou Shin. Once upon a time there lived a kind, sensitive Wolf. He loved the warm sun, the beautiful flowers, and the song of the birds. But one day the Wolf encountered a girl in a red hood. She delighted in making the Wolf cry, and immediately fell in love with his sorrowful face. Now she brings her colorful friends to torment him every day! What is the story behind all the strange characters populating the deep dark wood, and what is a big, sad wolf to do. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $12.99.

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    Red Winter GN (2018 Drawn and Quarterly) By Anneli Furmark 1-1ST

    1st printing.

    Story and art by Anneli Furmark.

    In an isolated northern town, Siv, a married mother of three, falls in love with a young communist, Ulrik.

    Though their affair takes place in the shadowy winter, Siv's children witness her affair without comprehending its reality. Anneli Furmark's delicate hues of blue and orange heighten the sublime qualities of the cinematic subarctic landscape and provide the nuanced backdrop in which Siv and Ulrik drift through the season, musing on their love, boasting of their ideals, dreaming of a new beginning, all the while oblivious to their actions and the inevitable consequences.

    Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 168 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $21.95.

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    Reddest Rose: Romantic Love from the Ancient Greeks to Reality TV TPB (2023 FB) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Story and art by Liv Stromquist.

    The internationally acclaimed activist follows up her satirical work of graphic medicine with this collection of humorous comics essays about how historical and societal shifts have altered - and perhaps destroyed - "romantic love."

    The deceptively simple through-line for Swedish media personality and activist Liv Strömquist's The Reddest Rose is the question: Why does Leonardo DiCaprio date an endless string of twentysomething models? Her answer - in the form of this collection of well-researched, humorous comics essays - tracks how philosophers and artists, from the Ancient Greeks to Beyoncé, conceptualized romantic love. Strömquist's signature interlocutor characters, drawn in a zine-y, flat, blocky style, ask each other questions and offer sharp commentary as they guide readers throughout history and the change in societies' values, from showing love/loving to getting love/being loved. (Poet Hilda "H.D." Doolittle - who was so love-stricken by a man taking off his glasses that she believed they viewed dolphins together in another dimension - lends the book its title.) Lord Byron, Socrates, Byung-Chul Han, Ezra Pound, Slavoj Žižek, Lou Andreas-Salomé, Ariadne, and many others make cameos.

    For the first time in English, in The Reddest Rose, Strömquist wonders: in a rationalist, consumerist world, can romantic love survive?

    Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 184 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $24.99.

  • Issue #1
    Renegade Romance (1988) 1

    Cover by Gilbert Hernandez. Edited by Deni Loubert. Stories by Jackie Estrada, Mario Hernandez, Rebecka Wright, Angela Bocage, Cynthia Martin, Mary Wilshire, Alexandra Kollontay, Trina Robbins, J.R. Swanson, and Bob Rozakis. Art by Al Williamson, Mario Hernandez, Angela Bocage, Cynthia Martin, Mary Wilshire, Trina Robbins, Krystine Kryttre, and Stephen DeStefano. Offbeat romance comics from some of the top indie comics talent of the 1980s. Cover by Gilbert Hernandez of Love and Rockets. Art Lovers; Waiting for You; So, How Did You Guys Meet?; Noe; Artheart; Red Love, Part 1; Love is a Balloon. 56 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

  • Issue #0
    Rent a Really Shy Girlfriend Preview (2021 Kondansha) FCBD 0

    Written, Art and Cover by Reiji Miyajima. The official spinoff manga of Rent-A-Girlfriend, the rom-com turned hit anime, features fan-favorite Sumi, the shy girl longing to come out of her shell. Written and illustrated by original creator Reiji Miyajima! Catch up on the manga before Rent-A-Girlfriend returns for a second anime season, coming soon! Previews Material 28 pages, B&W. Rating: Teen

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    5 days left Auction RENT A REALLY SHY GIRLFRIEND FCBD 2021 FREE COMIC BOOK DAY NO STAMPS NO STICKERS

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    Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Story, art, and cover by Reiji Miyajima. In today's Japan, rental services can deliver an afternoon with a friend, a parent, even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to rent an emotional connection, and his new girlfriend, who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too… It's sweet but naïve boy meets cute but ruthless girl in this 21st-century manga rom-com! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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    Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. Story, art, and cover by Reiji Miyajima. As Kazuya and his rental girlfriend's lives become more and more intertwined, their feelings become as complicated as ever. After awkward encounters with their family and friends, who now think they're really dating, and a heated exchange with Kazuya's ex, the best thing to keep their relationship professional might be taking some time apart–but fate may have other plans! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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    Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Story, art, and cover by Reiji Miyajima. Kazuya's maritime heroics have complicated his decision to completely cut ties with his rental girlfriend, Chizuru. Now the stage is set for a different kind of conversation… Chizuru has always bailed him out of his cowardly ways and awkward encounters, but how will she react after he saves her life?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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    Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. Story, art, and cover by Reiji Miyajima. After an intense trip to the hot springs with his rental girlfriend, things are complicated enough for the still hapless and deeply confused Kazuya, as he finally manages to take some space from Chizuru long enough to get his thoughts together. But a mysterious new figure enters the picture, who seems to know quite a lot about his romantic life! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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    Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. Story, art, and cover by Reiji Miyajima. Kazuya Kinoshita—listless, broke college student, rental girlfriend patron, and...boyfriend??? Still reeling from his beachside encounter with Chizuru, Kazuya has been confronted by another rental girlfriend, who quickly becomes ensnared in his dramatic love life after confessing her love for him. After saving Chizuru and seemingly ruining things with Mami, will this new player change the game of love for Kazuya?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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    Volume 6 - 2nd and later printings. Story, art, and cover by Reiji Miyajima. At Mizuhara's request, Kazuya agrees to go on a practice date with Sumi-chan, who's trying to make it as a rental girlfriend despite her crippling shyness. It's an opportunity for Sumi-chan to rehearse being social and build some confidence and earning power—or it's supposed to be, until who should butt in but Mami-chan! And she has a bombshell to drop… A practice date quickly turns into an all-too-real battle! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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    Volume 7 - 2nd and later printings. Story, art, and cover by Reiji Miyajima. Mizuhara plans to quit her rental girlfriend job to pursue an acting career, and Kazuya, finally aware of his feelings for her, is left unsure of what to do. Without their pretend relationship, the pair are nothing more than neighbors… right? After taking some time to reflect (and stalking Mizuhara by secretly watching one of her theater performances), Kazuya is ready to let his feelings go. However, a sudden invitation from Mizuhara to spend an off-the-clock evening together throws him for a total loop. Could this be the long-awaited chance to push past the client/rental barrier and become something more?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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    Volume 8 - 2nd and later printings. Story, art, and cover by Reiji Miyajima. An unexpected (and chaotic) night with Mizuhara after she loses the key to her apartment leaves Kazuya feeling closer to the rental girlfriend than ever before. So much so that he's seeing her everywhere he looks! Unfortunately, one of Ruka's schemes gives Mizuhara the wrong idea about Kazuya's relationship with the other girl. What's love without a bit of chaos, right?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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    Volume 9 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Reiji Miyajima. After Rukas disastrous overnight stay, Mizuharas been keeping her distance from Kazuya. The hopeless young man seeks to get back in her good graces by finding the perfect gift for her fast-approaching birthday. However, when the two unexpectedly meet at a drinking party, theyll have to reconcile quickly to keep their relationship a secret! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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    $4 Rent-A-Girlfriend 9 - Paperback By Miyajima, Reiji - VERY GOOD

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    Volume 10 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Reiji Miyajima. RUKA GOES ALL OUT! After Kazuya lets slip to his grandmother that she missed Mizuhara's birthday, the matriarch of the Kinoshita family insists on celebrating. She turns Kazuya's upcoming birthday party into a joint one, and suddenly the unlucky guy is scrambling to convince Mizuhara to come. Unfortunately, Ruka also hears about the festivities and demands Kazuya take her. When Mizuhara runs late, Ruka takes the chance to unleash her ultimate win-over-Kazuya's-family-attack!! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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    Volume 11 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Reiji Miyajima. A GIRLFRIEND SHOWDOWN! Ruka crashed Kazuya's birthday party in the hopes of appealing to the Kinoshita family and proving that she was a superior girlfriend candidate to Mizuhara. Everything seemed to be going her way at first. Even Kazuya's grandmother was warming up to her. That all changes when Mizuhara arrives to steal the spotlight, however. Down but not out, Ruka is still determined to secure her place as Kazuya's one and only girlfriend! Can the boneheaded Kazuya weather the storm of a woman in love?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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    Volume 12 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Reiji Miyajima. A GIRLFRIEND SHOWDOWN! Ruka crashed Kazuya's birthday party in the hopes of appealing to the Kinoshita family and proving that she was a superior girlfriend candidate to Mizuhara. Everything seemed to be going her way at first. Even Kazuya's grandmother was warming up to her. That all changes when Mizuhara arrives to steal the spotlight, however. Down but not out, Ruka is still determined to secure her place as Kazuya's one and only girlfriend! Can the boneheaded Kazuya weather the storm of a woman in love?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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    Volume 13 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Reiji Miyajima. LIGHTS, CAMERA, CROWDFUNDING! To help Mizuhara realize her dream of starring in a movie that her grandmother can see on the big screen, Kazuya creates a crowdfunding campaign. And although it's a new source of hope for both of them, the clock is still ticking. Will they be able to get the money and make a film in time? A new relationship unfolds between the pair as they go from rental and client to actress and producer!! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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    Volume 14 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Reiji Miyajima. A NOSY NEIGHBOR The crowdfunding campaign to produce Mizuhara's movie has begun! If things go favorably, it could mean that her lifelong dream will finally come true. While she and Kazuya do everything they can to garner support, a wrench is thrown into the works: Mini! She's accidentally learned about Mizuhara's work as a rental girlfriend and wants to know more about her relation-ship with Kazuya. In both work and love, things are looking to get really hectic! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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    Volume 15 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Reiji Miyajima. TROUBLE DURING THE HOME STRETCH The crowdfunding deadline's almost here, and everyone's working as hard as possible to ensure things succeed. Wait, why does that mean Mizuhara has to go on a date with Umi, the handsome guy from her acting class?! Umi claims it's only a get-together as friends, and he promises to spread the word of Mizuhara's campaign on his popular Twitter account if she meets with him. Is that truly all he's after, though? Could this mean a new romantic rival for Kazuya at the worst possible time?!! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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    Volume 16 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Reiji Miyajima. In today's Japan, "rental" services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend," a "parent," even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to "rent" an emotional connection, and his new "girlfriend," who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too... It's sweet but naï;ve boy meets cute but ruthless girl in this 21st-century manga rom-com! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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    Volume 17 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Reiji Miyajima. In today's Japan, "rental" services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend," a "parent," even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to "rent" an emotional connection, and his new "girlfriend," who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too... It's sweet but naïve boy meets cute but ruthless girl in this 21st-century manga rom-com! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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    Volume 18 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Reiji Miyajima. In today's Japan, "rental" services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend," a "parent," even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to "rent" an emotional connection, and his new "girlfriend," who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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    $6 Rent-A-Girlfriend 18 - Paperback By Miyajima, Reiji - VERY GOOD

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    Volume 19 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Reiji Miyajima. In today's Japan, "rental" services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend," a "parent," even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to "rent" an emotional connection, and his new "girlfriend," who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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    Volume 20 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Reiji Miyajima. In today's Japan, "rental" services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend," a "parent," even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to "rent" an emotional connection, and his new "girlfriend," who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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    $15 Rent-A-Girlfriend 20 - Paperback By Miyajima, Reiji - VERY GOOD

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    Volume 21 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Reiji Miyajima. In today's Japan, "rental" services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend," a "parent," even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to "rent" an emotional connection, and his new "girlfriend," who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too... It's sweet but naïve boy meets cute but ruthless girl in this 21st-century manga rom-com! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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    Volume 22 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Reiji Miyajima. After Kazuya's failed attempt to confess to Mizihara, he prepares to express his feelings properly. But Ruka's not about to let that happen! She clings to him more than ever before and cashes in an old promise he made to take her on a trip. Little does she know, Mizuhara is coming on this outing, too! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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    Volume 23 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Reiji Miyajima. In today's Japan, "rental" services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend," a "parent," even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to "rent" an emotional connection, and his new "girlfriend," who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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    Volume 25 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Reiji Miyajima. In today's Japan, "rental" services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend," a "parent," even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to "rent" an emotional connection, and his new "girlfriend," who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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    Volume 26 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. In today's Japan, "rental" services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend," a "parent," even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to "rent" an emotional connection, and his new "girlfriend," who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Ages 16+ Cover price $12.99.

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    Resident Alien Book of Love (2022 Dark Horse) 1
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    Written by Peter Hogan. Art and Cover by Steve Parkhouse. The agent who was trailing Harry tries to help him resolve his issues with the government, allowing things to quiet down a bit in Patience. Harry and Asta grow closer, romance blooms, and guards are let down. Life always has a way of keeping things exciting, and big things can happen in small towns! 'One of the most charming and wonderful comics being published today.' -Jeff Lemire Cover price $3.99.

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    Resident Alien Book of Love (2022 Dark Horse) 2
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    Written by Peter Hogan. Art and Cover by Steve Parkhouse. The comic series that inspired the hit SyFy show continues! Asta's ready for something new and finally makes a move, but is Harry prepared for such a big change? Other Patience residents are going through some surprising transformations, too, as Don gets a makeover, Bert encounters a wake-up call, and Nurse Ellen starts a risky new venture. 'One of the most charming and wonderful comics being published today.' -Jeff Lemire Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #3
    Resident Alien Book of Love (2022 Dark Horse) 3

    Written by Peter Hogan. Art and Cover by Steve Parkhouse. As romance blooms in the small town of Patience, reformed smuggler Don finds himself in trouble over an old debt, and curious Nurse Ellen finds her life at risk at her new job. Can Harry help solve the new mysteries and problems that haunt his friends? o The comic series that inspired the hit SyFy show continues! Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #1
    Resident Alien the Book of Life (2024 Dark Horse) 1

    Written by Peter Hogan. Art by Steve Parkhouse. Cover by Steve Parkhouse. The status for this world has now changed . . . and you should act accordingly.   In this new series, everything does change for small town alien-in-hiding Harry Vanderspiegel! The latest mesmerizing Resident Alien outing from writer Peter Hogan and artist Steve Parkhouse sees Auntie Asta become Mother Asta, and Harry cosplays as Jason Voorhees before he makes a surprising plea to his home planet. • Read the comics that inspired the SyFy TV series!   • A new four-issue story arc in the Resident Alien saga! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #2
    Resident Alien the Book of Life (2024 Dark Horse) 2

    Written by Peter Hogan. Art by Steve Parkhouse. Cover by Steve Parkhouse and Steve Parkhouse. As his status quo takes another major shift, alien-in-hiding Harry Vanderspiegel unknowingly exposes himself to the Feds again! His old pursuers are far from his mind, however, as he and his new family move into a new home. In the latest mesmerizing Resident Alien story arc from writer Peter Hogan and artist Steve Parkhouse, Harry hasnt seen the last of his human pursuers—or his home planet! • The comics that inspired the SyFy TV series! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #3
    Resident Alien the Book of Life (2024 Dark Horse) 3

    Written by Peter Hogan. Art by Steve Parkhouse. Cover by Steve Parkhouse. In this exciting issue, meet newborn Clover—Harry and Asta’s daughter! And this new addition to the family is, well, very normal and human-looking, much to our alien-in-hiding’s relief. As little Clover’s personality and possible powers develop, will Harry Vanderspiegel wind up being the “World’s Greatest Dad” on multiple planets? ! A new four-issue story arc in the Resident Alien saga! Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #4
    Resident Alien the Book of Life (2024 Dark Horse) 4

    Written by Peter Hogan. Art by Steve Parkhouse. Cover by Steve Parkhouse. As the alien explorer Harry and human nurse Asta adjust to having daughter Clover in their lives, some friends of Harrys decide to drop in. Is this the visitation of the century—or an old mistake coming back to haunt Harry?! Our favorite alien-in-hiding protagonist may not be getting the quaint, small-town family life he was hoping for! • Read the comics that inspired the SyFy TV series! • Four issue series. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #3
    Revealing Confession Stories (Australian 1974 Page Publications) 3
    • Paper: White
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    • Label #4413206002
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    Australian Series. Cover by Keith Chatto. Contains a story from "Dream A Romantic Picture" #18.

  • Issue #1
    Revealing Romances (1949-1950 A.A. Wyn) 1
    • Water damage. 2" cumulative spine split. Centerfold detached at one staple.
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    "In Spite of His Warning," art by Ann Brewster; Linda loves Joe but dislikes living in poverty; Joe is studying to be an architect so he can improve housing, but she doesnt like waiting; Linda meets wealthy Roland and dumps Joe for him. "Rival from the Past," art by Chuck A Winter; Andrea quits her office job to become ice skater. Franks new partner; Carol, his former partner and ex-girlfriend, returns after her wealthy husband dies; Andrea is injured when Frank fails to catch her. "Manicures and Pedicures" non-fiction story. "We Lived a Lie"; Fay and her mother Lila pose as sisters in their dancing act; Fay dates reporter Kip, and Lila fears their secret will be exposed and cost them work; Kip knows the truth but promises not to print the story; it comes out in his newspaper anyway; Kip explains that it wasnt his fault, and Lila and Fay find a new and better sponsor for their act. "In Spite of His Warning" art by Ann Brewster, reprinted in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 30 (1954) #5; "Rival From the Past" art by Chuck A. Winter, reprinted in Glamorous Romances (1949) #76; "Love Me or Leave Me!" reprinted in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 30 (1954) #2; "Manicures and Pedicures"; and "We Lived a Lie" reprinted in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 30 (1954) #4. "For Beauty's Sake: How to Express Yourself..." text article reprinted as "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #51, "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #42, "Help Yourself to Glamour..." in Love Experiences (1949) #16, "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #28, and "For a More Glamorous You..." in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 32 (1956) #1, and partially reprinted in Ten Story Love Vol. 30 (1952) #1, Love Experiences (1949) #15, Ten Story Love Vol. 32 (1953) #3, Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #65, and Love at First Sight (1949) #35. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #2
    Revealing Romances (1949-1950 A.A. Wyn) 2
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    Painted cover art by Alexander Redmond (?). "Blackmailed by My Sister"; Kay overcomes a poverty-stricken childhood to become a gym teacher at a small town high school and is engaged to wealthy Rex; Kays sister Bettine arrives, intent on making money from Kays good fortune; Bettine dates Rexs brother Lee and borrows cash from him; Rexs ex-girlfriend Phyllis is suspicious of Kays background and offers Bettine $1000 for the truth. "Dangerous To Flirt With," art by Sam Cooper; Stenographer Judy bets her fellow employees shell get a date with woman-hater Paul, although she already has a boyfriend, Scott; Judy and Paul go out and are seen by Scott; Both Paul and Scott want Judy to commit to an exclusive relationship. "Her Sinister Influence"; Divorcee Lola urges her friend March to defy her husband Bricks request that she dress and behave demurely at the company picnic so he can get a coveted promotion; March wears a tight sweater and scandalizes Mr. Willoughby, the boss; She also flirts with Tom. "For Beauty's Sake" article. "Man-Hater" text story. "I Wanted Security," art by Bob Peterson; Greg and Steve compete for Faiths affections; Steve is an explorer, and this turns Faith off: her parents are globe-trotting explorers who dragged her around the world as a child, and now she wants to settle down. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #20
    Revealing Romances (1950-1970 Ace Publications) Magazine 20


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