Comic books in 'Romance'

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shiwo Komeyama. Translated by Mari Morimoto. Demons and angels collide with a curse in this gothic fantasy that strikes to the core of manga fandom! Recovering the first Prophecy Book nearly cost Tsukimiya her life, so securing the second will be no small feat. Now that Satsuki has mobilized in the race to collect God's inheritance, he and Tsuzuki clash violently when the second Book and its key appear simultaneously in two separate locations. Tsuzuki has the conviction, but does he have the strength to defeat the fallen angel, whose determination is such that he is willing to fly in the face of God himself? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.99.

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Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Shiwo Komeyama. Translated by Mari Morimoto. Demons and angels collide with a curse in this gothic fantasy that strikes to the core of manga fandom! Recovering the first Prophecy Book nearly cost Tsukimiya her life, so securing the second will be no small feat. Now that Satsuki has mobilized in the race to collect God's inheritance, he and Tsuzuki clash violently when the second Book and its key appear simultaneously in two separate locations. Tsuzuki has the conviction, but does he have the strength to defeat the fallen angel, whose determination is such that he is willing to fly in the face of God himself? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shiwo Komeyama. Translated by Mari Morimoto. Demons and angels collide with a curse in this gothic fantasy that strikes to the core of manga fandom! Tsukimiya has fallen directly into the hands of Arcana and Satsuki, but her enemies seem more interested in the mark she bears than in the half-blood herself. But what is Hinata interested in? The intentions of Tsukimiya's former, albeit temporary, ally seem to oscillate between altruistic and self-serving as the would-be gods plot to use her as a living sacrifice! Betrayed, bloodied, and left for dead, Tsukimiya resolves to seek the truth of the curse on her own terms - and by any means necessary. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.99.

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Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Shiwo Komeyama. Translated by Mari Morimoto. Demons and angels collide with a curse in this gothic fantasy that strikes to the core of manga fandom! Tsukimiya has fallen directly into the hands of Arcana and Satsuki, but her enemies seem more interested in the mark she bears than in the half-blood herself. But what is Hinata interested in? The intentions of Tsukimiya's former, albeit temporary, ally seem to oscillate between altruistic and self-serving as the would-be gods plot to use her as a living sacrifice! Betrayed, bloodied, and left for dead, Tsukimiya resolves to seek the truth of the curse on her own terms - and by any means necessary. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shiwo Komeyama. Translated by Mari Morimoto. Demons and angels collide with a curse in this gothic fantasy that strikes to the core of manga fandom! With spies working on both sides, the third crusade between Angel and Fallen Angel reaches its conclusion. Now that both parties are aware there is a mole in each of their camps, identifying the traitors before the next set of Divine Relics appears is crucial. Reports of disagreement between Satsuki and his allies in Arcana have already given Tsuzuki a chance to make his own negotiations with Arcana and further the distance between them and the Fallen Angel. But if the discord was a ruse, Tsuzuki and his inside man - not to mention the Crusade itself - may be in jeopardy! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.99.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shiwo Komeyama. Translated by Mari Morimoto. The newly formed alliance between Tsuzuki and Arcana has Tsukimiya on edge; she's certain the organization has their own agenda for the divine relics. But more pressing matters have come to light: Every location where the Crusade relics appeared has been destroyed by an organization that calls themselves the God Buriers - and their next target is the Arcana building itself! Tsukimiya has little trust to spare for Arcana, but they'll have to work together if they want to escape with their lives - and their relics! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.99.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shiwo Komeyama. Translated by Mari Morimoto. Nao and Hinata quickly realize that infiltrating Kamuhaburi will be far more difficult than spying on Tsuzuki or even Arcana. Their first objective is to find a way to contact Izumi - and when they do, they aren't happy with what they hear. Izumi wants to recover not only Arcana's stolen relics, but all of the relics Kamuhaburi has collected as well. But there's more he's not telling them, and even more their Kamuhaburi guide, Kanade, is holding back. With no one they can trust, the squabbling spies must work together to complete their mission or be trapped inside forever! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shiwo Komeyama. Translated by Mari Morimoto. Demons and angels collide with a curse in this gothic fantasy that strikes to the core of manga fandom! Nao can't hold out much longer against the fatal effects of his mixed-race curse. He needs divine power, but the only offer on the table is from Satsuki, who left Nao to die in the dust the last time they met. Nao is torn between his distrust of Satsuki, his desperation for survival, and his loyalty to Tsuzuki. When the next Crusade begins, which side will Nao really be fighting for? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.99.

Volume 1, 1st Printing - By Ryou Ryumon and Kouji Megumi. Takagi Fujimaru may seem like a regular high school student, but behind the cheery facade lies a genius hacker by the name of Falcon. When his father is framed for a murder, Falcon uses his brilliant hacking skills to try and protect his sister and clear his father's name. However, he finds that his father, an agent in an elite government agency, was involved with something far more complex than a simple murder. A terrorist group is plotting against the city of Tokyo and it is up to Falcon, with the help of his friends to unravel the twisted plans set in place to kill millions of people. Softcover, 5.5" x 8.5", B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 2, 1st Printing - By Ryou Ryumon and Kouji Megumi. Takagi Fujimaru may seem like a regular high school student, but behind the cheery facade lies a genius hacker by the name of Falcon. When his father is framed for a murder, Falcon uses his brilliant hacking skills to try and protect his sister and clear his father's name. However, he finds that his father, an agent in an elite government agency, was involved with something far more complex than a simple murder. A terrorist group is plotting against the city of Tokyo and it is up to Falcon, with the help of his friends to unravel the twisted plans set in place to kill millions of people. SEARCH AND RESCUE As Fujimaru dives deeper into investigating the enigmatic "Bloody Monday" data, the stakes are raised when his sister is abducted. The terrorists demand Falcon complete a hacking job for them in exchange for his sister. Time is short as his sister is in urgent need of dialysis. Can Fujimaru break free of the terrorists' insidious manipulation and find a way to save his sister without helping the terrorists further their agenda? Includes special extras after the story! Softcover, 5.5" x 8.5", B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 3, 1st Printing - By Ryou Ryumon and Kouji Megumi. Takagi Fujimaru may seem like a regular high school student, but behind the cheery facade lies a genius hacker by the name of Falcon. When his father is framed for a murder, Falcon uses his brilliant hacking skills to try and protect his sister and clear his father's name. However, he finds that his father, an agent in an elite government agency, was involved with something far more complex than a simple murder. A terrorist group is plotting against the city of Tokyo and it is up to Falcon, with the help of his friends to unravel the twisted plans set in place to kill millions of people. WHAT SECRETS HIDE IN THE SHADOWS When Ryunosuke learns more about the viral terrorism plot called "Bloody Monday," he becomes determined to uncover the conspiracy that others have kept hidden. Who is the mysterious K? What is Maya's role in all of this? And what could "Bloody Monday" mean for the final fate of Japan and the world? Includes special extras after the story! Softcover, 5.5" x 8.5", B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 4, 1st Printing - By Ryou Ryumon and Kouji Megumi. Christmas Massacre? A Bloody Monday? The growing threat of viral attacks have become an insidious reality for "The Falcon." Using his highlevel hacking skills, he must sacrifice everything he loves in order to unwrap the mystery of Bloody Monday and the dangerous cult behind it. Betrayal, deceit, and chaos await Falcon in this actionpacked volume! Softcover, 5.5" x 8.5", B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 5, 1st Printing - By Ryou Ryumon and Kouji Megumi. Fujimaru's attempt to capture the traitorous THIRDi member Hosho resulted in the capture of his sister and best friend. With his loved ones held hostage, Fuimaru has no choice but to answer the demands of Hosho and her terrorist partner Maya in exchange for their freedom! This volume of Bloody Monday includes special extras after the story! Softcover, 5.5" x 8.5", B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 6, 1st Printing - By Ryou Ryumon and Kouji Megumi. Outwitted at the last minute by the mysterious terrorist leader "J" and his associates, teen superhacker Fujimaru is stuck with an insurmountable challenge: defend the "Christmas Assassination" chip from terrorists seeking to reclaim it while preventing the spread of the deadly "BLOODYX" virus! How can Fujimaru win in this volume of Bloody Monday? Softcover, 5.5" x 8.5", B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 7, 1st Printing - By Ryou Ryumon and Kouji Megumi. In a vile attempt to collect their original computer data, J and his fellow terrorists have unleashed the BLOODYX virus in the basement of Thirdi. Fujimaru now finds himself trapped in a dangerous situation that will only get worse when he learns one of his allies has betrayed him! Includes special extras after the story! Softcover, 5.5" x 8.5", B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 8, 1st Printing - By Ryou Ryumon and Kouji Megumi. In this volume of Bloody Monday, Otoya and Aoi come to the rescue at Kishiro Gakuin High School! Just when danger seems temporarily at bay, another enemy appears for Otoya and his friends. Meanwhile, Fujimaru arrives at the school, but is kiddnapped by the terrorists! What will happen to our heroes? Includes special extras after the story! Softcover, 5.5" x 8.5", B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 9, 1st Printing - By Ryou Ryumon and Kouji Megumi. Terrorists trying to recapture the founder attack the detention center with a virus! Fujimaru and the others need to obtain the cure from the terrorists, so they head to "Thirdi" headquarters. In a race against time, Fujimaru faces "J" oneonone yet again. How will the outbreak end, and what is the true meaning of "Bloody Monday"? Softcover, 5.5" x 8.5", B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 10, 1st Printing - By Ryou Ryumon and Kouji Megumi. In the incident at the purification plant, religion founder Shimon Kamijima died, and J went missing. It seems as if the threat of terrorism is over. But a new leader named K, unknown to THIRDI, was planning another terrorist attack underground. Can Fujimaru uncover the identity of the terrifying K and the true meaning of "Bloody Monday"? Softcover, 5.5" x 8.5", B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 11, 1st Printing - By Ryou Ryumon and Kouji Megumi. Takagi Fujimaru may seem like a regular high school student, but behind the cheery facade lies a genius hacker by the name of Falcon. When his father is framed for a murder, Falcon uses his brilliant hacking skills to try and protect his sister and clear his father's name. However, he finds that his father, an agent in an elite government agency, was involved with something far more complex than a simple murder. A terrorist group is plotting against the city of Tokyo and it is up to Falcon, with the help of his friends to unravel the twisted plans set in place to kill millions of people. Softcover, 5.5" x 8.5", B&W. Cover price $12.99.

1st printing.

Written by Kevin Panetta. Art and cove rby Savanna Ganucheau.

A thoughtful and endearing gay YA romance set in a bakery.

Now that high school is over, Ari is dying to move to the big city with his ultra-hip band, if he can just convince his dad to let him quit their struggling family bakery. Though he loved working there as a kid, Ari cannot fathom a life wasting away his days over rising doughs and hot ovens. But in the midst of interviewing candidates for his replacement, Ari meets Hector, an easy-going guy who loves baking as much as Ari wants to escape it. As they become closer over batches of breads, love begins to bloom . . . that is, if Ari doesn't ruin everything.

Writer Kevin Panetta and artist Savanna Ganucheau concoct a delicious recipe of intricately illustrated baking scenes and blushing young love, where the choices we make can have terrible consequences, but the people who love us can help us grow.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 368 pages, 2C. Mature Readers

Cover price $17.99.

Add to cart Fine $7.80

2nd and later printings.

Written by Kevin Panetta. Art and cove rby Savanna Ganucheau.

A thoughtful and endearing gay YA romance set in a bakery.

Now that high school is over, Ari is dying to move to the big city with his ultra-hip band, if he can just convince his dad to let him quit their struggling family bakery. Though he loved working there as a kid, Ari cannot fathom a life wasting away his days over rising doughs and hot ovens. But in the midst of interviewing candidates for his replacement, Ari meets Hector, an easy-going guy who loves baking as much as Ari wants to escape it. As they become closer over batches of breads, love begins to bloom . . . that is, if Ari doesn't ruin everything.

Writer Kevin Panetta and artist Savanna Ganucheau concoct a delicious recipe of intricately illustrated baking scenes and blushing young love, where the choices we make can have terrible consequences, but the people who love us can help us grow.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 368 pages, 2C. Mature Readers

Cover price $17.99.

1st printing.

Written by Kevin Panetta. Art and cove rby Savanna Ganucheau.

A thoughtful and endearing gay YA romance set in a bakery.

Now that high school is over, Ari is dying to move to the big city with his ultra-hip band, if he can just convince his dad to let him quit their struggling family bakery. Though he loved working there as a kid, Ari cannot fathom a life wasting away his days over rising doughs and hot ovens. But in the midst of interviewing candidates for his replacement, Ari meets Hector, an easy-going guy who loves baking as much as Ari wants to escape it. As they become closer over batches of breads, love begins to bloom . . . that is, if Ari doesn't ruin everything.

Writer Kevin Panetta and artist Savanna Ganucheau concoct a delicious recipe of intricately illustrated baking scenes and blushing young love, where the choices we make can have terrible consequences, but the people who love us can help us grow.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 368 pages, 2C. Mature Readers

Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

1st printing.

Written by Zidrou. Art and cover by Aimee De Jongh.

Ulysses is a 59-year-old widower who, since retiring, has been in the grip of loneliness. The former moving man is without direction or purpose. He can't even find solace in the company of his children: his daughter is dead, his son consumed by work. Mrs. Solenza is a 62-year-old former model. Once a magazine cover star, she now runs the family business: a cheese shop owned by her late mother. She, too, is alone.

Two lives drift sadly by, inching ever closer to old age. Until, one day, they collide, and an emotional earthquake happens.

Hardcover, 144 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Kouji Miura. Translated by Christine Dashiell. Taiki admires Chinatsu from afar, but he doubts that she sees him in the same way. Yet somehow, he musters up the courage to tell her to never give up on her dreams! After such a bold declaration, will Taikis fleeting high school romance finally begin? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Kouji Miura. Translated by Christine Dashiell. Taikis new doubles partner puts him on an intense training regimen that makes his dream of reaching nationals start to feel a little more achievable. Then Taiki meets another badminton player with eyes for Chinatsu. Will this new rival spell the end for Taikis romantic aspirations?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Kouji Miura. Translated by Christine Dashiell. At long last, the prefectural qualifiers for nationals begin! After his intense training with Haryu, Taiki will finally be put to the test in a grueling doubles match. Can Taiki take down opponents from the formidable Sajikawa High School? Or will his dreams of reaching nationals come crashing down around him? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kouji Miura. Translated by Christine Dashiell. After Taiki pushes himself too hard, Chinatsu nurses him back to health. Even though he never knows the right thing to say, he feels like the distance between them is shrinking rapidly. But with Chinatsu always on his mind, how can Taiki face a courageous Hina suddenly inviting him to the summer festival? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kouji Miura. Translated by Christine Dashiell. Coming to the fireworks festival with Hina has Taiki's emotions swirling, and that's before he bumps into a wandering Chinatsu. Together, they help a little girl reunite with her mother, but how will Taiki deal with his muddled feelings when he returns to Hina's side? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kouji Miura. Translated by Christine Dashiell. As summer draws to an end, Taiki realizes he may never be able to close the gap between himself and Chinatsu. Despite this, Taiki takes her to the beach to celebrate her birthday, hoping to cheer her up after a grueling loss. However, their adventure goes awry when an unexpected storm forces them closer than ever before! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kouji Miura. Translated by Christine Dashiell. Taiki participates in a practice match against Sajikawa High School and faces off against Yusa, the rising star who dashed his hopes of attending nationals. To put the past behind him, Taiki must power through and battle his badminton demons head-on! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kouji Miura. Translated by Christine Dashiell. After the the actor playing the prince in the class play is knocked out of commission, Taiki is asked to take on the role. Though he's full of nerves, he follows through with the performance-until an accident befalls him and Hina! Can Taiki handle this shift in their already-precarious relationship? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kouji Miura. Translated by Christine Dashiell. The joint training camp has begun, and Taiki must endure even tougher practices than usual. But all he can think about are Chinatsu and Hina! During the final night of the camp, Taiki finds himself alone with Hina once again and realizes he needs to be more honest with himself-and with her. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 216 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $11.99.

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Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kouji Miura. Translated by Christine Dashiell. After a hectic shopping date, Taiki takes Chinatsu to watch a beautiful sunset. With this perfect atmosphere, Taiki is preparing to tell her something important-when he's interrupted by Chinatsu's former teammate! The venom Yumeka unleashes on Chinatsu leaves Taiki stunned. Who exactly is Yumeka, and what ruined her seemingly unbreakable friendship with Chinatsu? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 216 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $11.99.

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Volume 11 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kouji Miura. Translated by Christine Dashiell. Taiki wins a grueling test of endurance against the cool Matsuoka to secure a ticket to Chinatsu's next basketball game. But he plans to give his prize to Yumeka, hoping she'll acknowledge the hardworking Chinatsu he's come to know and love. Will Taiki's efforts help Chinatsu mend this strained relationship? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $11.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

1st printing. Written by Robert Lepage and Marie Michaud. Art and cover by Fred Jourdain. Claire, a Quebecoise art dealer, arrives in China to adopt a little girl. There she visits Pierre, her ex-husband, who after fifteen years in China has been absorbed into a life of bicycles, tea, and calligraphy. Claire and Pierre's lover, the young Chinese artist Xiao Ling, become fast friends. Through this classic love triangle, The Blue Dragon looks at aging, cultural confusion, fertility, and creativity, and confronts some of modern China's most intriguing paradoxes. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 1, 1st Printing - Written and illustrated by Kyoko Shitou. In a world virtually destroyed by environmental pollution, life is sparse and grim, with only a few civilized societies remaining in small pockets along the coast. Earth is no longer a lush variety of landscapes, but rather a series of contaminated deserts. Stories of vicious sub-humans keep the inhabitants of tiny oases nervous and apprehensive. They are in no way welcoming to outsiders, not even those like Marine, a young girl who washes up on shore. Remembering nothing of her past, and all alone, she is found and befriended by Kazuya, a young boy who loves the sea and a natural curiosity about the outside world. But the rest of Kazuya's community is not so hospitable, and Marine is soon imprisoned by people who believe her to be a sub-human creature. It's up to Kazuya to help her escape and uncover the mystery of her past. Softcover, 5" x 7.5", 202 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

1st printing.

Story and art by Julie Maroh.

In this tender, bittersweet graphic novel, a young woman named Clementine discovers herself and the elusive magic of love when she meets a confident blue-haired girl named Emma: a lesbian love story for the ages that bristles with the energy of youth and rebellion and the eternal light of desire.

First published in French by Belgium's Glénat, the book has won several awards, including the Audience Prize at the Angoulême International Comics Festival, and the live-action, French-language film version of the book, entitled Blue Is the Warmest Color, won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2013.

Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 160 pages, PC/B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Julie Maroh.

In this tender, bittersweet graphic novel, a young woman named Clementine discovers herself and the elusive magic of love when she meets a confident blue-haired girl named Emma: a lesbian love story for the ages that bristles with the energy of youth and rebellion and the eternal light of desire.

First published in French by Belgium's Glénat, the book has won several awards, including the Audience Prize at the Angoulême International Comics Festival, and the live-action, French-language film version of the book, entitled Blue Is the Warmest Color, won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2013.

Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 160 pages, PC/B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $19.95.