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Volume 6 - 1st Printing. Story, Art, and Cover by Wakame Konbu. The school Culture Festival is a bounty of heart-pounding moments for Hana, as she can't help but wonder if Chiaki is starting to like her for more than her bountiful chest. However, their time together is interrupted as Akira catches the two in a compromising situation! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 144 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. NOTE: Read Right to Left. Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Kureha. Art and cover by Odayaka. Character Design by Bodax. Translated by Linda Liu. Eighteen-year-old Hana, born to a branch family of a clan of guardians, has always been stuck in the shadow of her more capable, beautiful, and popular twin sister. When a strong power awakens within Hana, she chooses to hide it so she can continue living a quiet life out of the spotlight. But that ideal lifestyle begins to slip out of reach when Saku Ichinomiya takes over as the new head of the Ichinomiya clan and sets out to find a bride strong enough to stand by his side! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Kureha. Art and cover by Odayaka. Character Design by Bodax. Translated by Linda Liu. Hana has kept her recently emerged powers a secret from her condescending family. However, the new head of the clan, the beautiful and powerful Saku Ichinomiya, makes Hana into his bride to help strengthen the barrier of a pillar that protects Japan. Now, Hana's powers are being tested by Saku's family, and she's even met with harassment at school! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $13.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mi-Kyung Yun. When Soah's impoverished, desperate village decides to sacrifice her to the Water God Habaek to end a long drought, they believe that drowning one beautiful girl will save their entire community and bring much-needed rain. Not only is Soah surprised to be rescued by the Water God-instead of killed-she never imagined she'd be a welcomed guest in Habaek's magical kingdom, where an exciting new life awaits her! Most surprising, however, is the Water God himself . . . and how very different he is from the monster Soah imagined. Mi-Kyung Yun received the "Best New Artist" award in 2004 from the esteemed Dokja-manhwa-daesang organization. Bride of the Water God is translated by Heejeong Haas, who has translated a wide variety of American and Korean projects. Heejeong worked as the lead translator for Toon-Us-In-where she translated animation storyboards for The Simpsons and Futurama. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mi-Kyung Yun. Habaek, the mysterious Water God, is cursed to live his days in the form of a little boy-while he turns back to his true adult self at night. His new human bride, Soah, thinks that she's been married to a child and has no idea that the attractive "Mui" is actually the adult Habaek. Surrounded by a cast of colorful elemental gods and their servants, Soah is tempted by flirtations from both "Mui" and the rascal Huye. When Tae-eul-jin-in spills Habaek's surprising secret, Soah audaciously plots to uncover the truth for herself. She has to be careful, though, so she doesn't anger the moody gods-including her powerful new husband! Bride of the Water God, with its enchanting, romantic storyline and elaborate, breathtaking artwork, was the top-selling shoujo manhwa in Korea in 2006. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mi-Kyung Yun. Humor, drama, and a bit of horror combine, as human bride Soah tries to uncover the truth behind her strange husband's predicament and his previous wife's early, brutal demise. While Huye distracts her with flirtations and the dreadful goddess Murah becomes increasingly jealous, strong-willed Soah is determined to find out why her powerful, moody husband is cursed to live in the form of a little boy during the day, returning to his true, adult body at night. Soah's inner strength and determination saved her village from drought and famine in previous volumes -- now she must pit her guts and guile against the unpredictable elemental gods in order to find happiness in the new world she's trapped in. Bride of the Water God, with its enchanting, romantic storyline and elaborate, breathtaking artwork, was the top-selling shojo manhwa in Korea in 2006. Fans familiar with Korean publications will be pleased to note that Dark Horse's editions are the same A5 trim size as the originals and reproduce four pages per volume in lavish full color. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Mi-Kyung Yun. Humor, drama, and a bit of horror combine, as human bride Soah tries to uncover the truth behind her strange husband's predicament and his previous wife's early, brutal demise. While Huye distracts her with flirtations and the dreadful goddess Murah becomes increasingly jealous, strong-willed Soah is determined to find out why her powerful, moody husband is cursed to live in the form of a little boy during the day, returning to his true, adult body at night. Soah's inner strength and determination saved her village from drought and famine in previous volumes -- now she must pit her guts and guile against the unpredictable elemental gods in order to find happiness in the new world she's trapped in. Bride of the Water God, with its enchanting, romantic storyline and elaborate, breathtaking artwork, was the top-selling shojo manhwa in Korea in 2006. Fans familiar with Korean publications will be pleased to note that Dark Horse's editions are the same A5 trim size as the originals and reproduce four pages per volume in lavish full color. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mi-Kyung Yun. Gods and mortals alike are in love with Soah! Driven from her husband Habaek's magical kingdom, Soah's life back on Earth has been pretty miserable so far, despite her many admirers. With Habaek's mother and some of his supposed friends conspiring against him, will the cursed Water God finally come to his senses and rescue Soah? Humor, drama, and a bit of horror combine in this story, as Soah tries to uncover the truth behind her strange husband's curse and his previous wife's early, brutal demise. Complicating everything, Habaek -- her powerful, moody husband -- must live in the form of a little boy during the day, returning to his true adult body at night. Bride of the Water God, with its enchanting, romantic storyline and elaborate, breathtaking artwork, was the top-selling shojo manhwa in Korea in 2006. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mi-Kyung Yun. With a jealous admirer and a bitter, powerful mother plotting behind his back, Habaek's controversial decision to return Soah to his magical kingdom has the elemental gods and goddesses in an uproar. Habaek, the moody water god who rescued Soah's village from famine and drought, is also dealing with a curse that turns him into a child during the day and reverts him to his true adult form at night. While some of the inhabitants of his domain are friendly to his human bride-and some are a bit too friendly-Habaek has kept his curse secret from Soah, who's become completely confused by all the attention and resentment her presence brings! When night falls, Habaek pretends to be the aloof, handsome god Mui, whose irresistible charisma and flirtations with Soah have her thinking that she's about ready to cheat on her immature spouse. It may be about time for Habaek/Mui to come clean! And who's really responsible for the death of his previous human bride? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mi-Kyung Yun. At the start of this series, Soah was willing to sacrifice her life to the feared god Habaek to save her drought-stricken village on Earth. However, she wasn't killed by the powerful Water God-she was rescued and taken to the magical kingdom of Suguk. Once there, she met moody gods of the elements and a mysterious husband who took her as his bride but then spurned her. While Habaek yearns to treat Soah as a proper husband would, he's cursed to live in the form of a little boy during the day, only reverting to his true adult self at night. Trying to keep this strange secret from Soah, he hides behind the fake identity of "Mui" at night, when he competes with other unusual gods for her attention. Will this be the volume in which the Water God finally spills the truth to Soah-or will other conspiring, jealous gods succeed in driving a permanent wedge between him and his human bride? Cursed and pursued by an unknown, shape-shifting tormentor, Habaek is also led to believe that his previous human bride is still alive! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mi-Kyung Yun. Soah, our heroine, is saved from a strange, sacrificial ritual by Habaek, the young Water God. While Soah has come to appreciate the Water God and his kingdom, the heavenly Suguk, she's also fallen in love with a mysterious man named Mui. What she doesn't know is that Habaek is Mui-he's been cursed to appear as a little boy during the day while he lives in his true adult form at night! Will Soah discover that she's torn between two versions of the same person, or will other sinister forces drive them apart? Soah and Habaek try to overcome a kidnapping, memory loss, pride, conflicting passions, and an array of devious interlopers on their paths to true love! Bride of the Water God is a best-selling series in Korea and has been adapted into a television series. Mi-Kyung Yun received a Korean Best New Artist award in 2004. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mi-Kyung Yun. Ambiguous loyalties, vengeful old flames, and the schemes of jealous gods fill Bride of the Water God Volume 8 with heartbreak and intrigue! After Soah is kidnapped from the magical land of Suguk, Habaek-the cursed, lovelorn Water God-is forced to reconcile long-suppressed feelings for Nakbin, his dead bride, with strong, new yearnings for Soah. While some gods sought to charm and win over the human Soah, the current emperor of the gods wants to charm Habaek in order to confuse and entrap the elemental deity. Using shape-shifting ploys and magical charms, the emperor convinces Habaek that Nakbin is still alive and deserving of his full devotion. Will Habaek be able to see through the emperor's cruel and creepy deceptions before Soah is lost to him forever? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mi-Kyung Yun. Deceived by a shape shifter, brainwashed by his fellow gods, and a victim of the emperor's schemes, Habaek is a cursed and deeply confused water god! Still yearning for Soah, his human bride, Habaek reveals that his memories have been restored and that he's now ready to uncover the truth about his half-human former bride, Nakbin-but Nakbin's ghost will not be laid to rest easily! And Habaek has a certain curse to contend with . . . Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mi-Kyung Yun. Trapped in a luxurious castle on the moon, Soah's still separated from her husband, Habaek, who's dealing with his own troubles in the Emperor's fortress on Earth. Cursed to live in the body of a child during the day-when his elemental powers are weaker-Habaek is also being manipulated by the Emperor of the gods, who wishes to use Habaek's powers over water to turn the tide in an escalating civil war! The ghost of Habaek's former human bride, his deceptive mother, and a host of bickering, elemental gods are also in the mix, complicating Soah's efforts to be reunited with the one she loves. Best-selling series in the United States and Korea-where it's begun a run as a television series. Winner of Best New Artist from the Dokja-manhwa-daesang organization! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mi-Kyung Yun. Betrayed, horribly injured, and still reeling from the fate that befell his former human bride, Habaek is reunited with Soah and seeks to patch things up with her. Will this troubled couple finally be able to recover from the treachery that's warped their lives? Star-crossed lovers, strange curses, feuding elemental gods, and seething grudges set the stage for this installment. This volume also includes the hilarious "How to Draw Bride of the Water God" bonus strip section! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mi-Kyung Yun. At long last, Habaek and Soah are married in a lavish ceremony before all the gods! But that very night, before the troubled water god and his beautiful human bride can consummate their love, the barriers surrounding the lunar palace are breached. Habaek's father is kidnapped, and no god or human is safe as a celestial civil war erupts! The twelfth installment in Mi-Kyung Yun's sumptuous Bride of the Water God manhwa series cranks up the action and drama, with new alliances forming and ancient friendships splintering! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mi-Kyung Yun. Mura-the goddess who's been trying to separate Habaek and his human bride Soah-forces Habaek into a showdown on Cheong-Yo Mountain, where she's most powerful. As a civil war erupts in the realms of the gods, the Emperor puts his own devious plan in motion to hurt Habaek and those he loves! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 164 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 14 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mi-Kyung Yun. A bitter goddess tempts Mui to abandon his godhood and spend a short but happy life with Soah as a human! But a goddess's gift is never without conditions! Mi-Kyung Yun delivers another sumptuous installment of the hit manhwa series, filled with romance and intrigue and steeped in Korean mythology Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 164 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 15 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mi-Kyung Yun. Mui and Soah's attempts to live happily in the human world are complicated by Soah's former fiancé and his sister-who quickly falls in love with the powerless Mui and vows to steal him from Soah! What's worse, Mui's curse makes him revert to his childlike form whenever Soah is near! Best-selling series in the United States and Korea! Two pages of sumptuous color artwork in this volume! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: "In its best moments, Mi-Kyung Yun's story reads like an honest-to-goodness fairy tale." - Manga Critic Cover price $9.99.

Volume 16 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mi-Kyung Yun. Life as a mortal is horrifying and hazardous for the former water god Habaek! He's been cursed by a jealous goddess-and his vengeful, misguided mother seeks to kill his human bride! Writer/artist Mi-Kyung Yun spins a high-stakes celestial drama full of secret plots and painful, impossible choices. Best-selling series in the United States and Korea! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: "Gorgeous, romantic art and a compelling, fantasy-laced setting." - Anime News Network Cover price $9.99.

Volume 17 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mi-Kyung Yun. With jealous schemers in both the realm of the gods and on earth working against them, former water god Habaek and his human lover Soah will not only have to fight to stay together-but to stay alive as well! Korean creator Mi-Kyung Yun's high-stakes celestial drama reaches another dramatic turning point! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $9.99.

Cover by Iger Shop. Stories by unknown. Art by Iger Shop and John Forte. How can she expect to be forgiven after what she's done? And now what? Just a broken heart...and "Broken Vows"! Also featuring: "Oh, Happy Day!"; "Unreturned Kisses!"; and "I Want to Forget"! Plus: "Alice Adams, Love Consultant" advice column. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Not only has she almost ruined a business, but look what she's done to Danny's heart! Don't miss..."My Private Panic"! Also featuring: "You Can't Take Back Your Kisses!"; "Love was a Stranger!"; and "With All My Heart!" Plus: "Alice Adams, Love Consultant" advice column. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art and Cover by Iger Shop. Peter's getting to be a habit! What would she do without him? And how can her rival win back his love? Featuring: "Where There's Love, There's a Way"; "Men Wouldn't Understand"; "Take Back Your Heart"; and "That Girl!" Plus: "Alice Adams, Love Consultant" advice column. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. He hates to tell Suzy they're being shipped out tomorrow! She'll probably never know how he really feels! Don't miss..."The Blushing Bridegroom!" Also featuring: "My Personal Problem"; "My Career Paid Off in Tears"; and "Trouble Comes A'Visiting"! Plus: "Alice Adams, Love Consultant" advice column. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art and Cover by Iger Shop. They're engaged, but since Anne became her roommate, Joe's been like a stranger! Don't miss..."Dreams Aren't Enough"! Also featuring: "My Sister-in-Law"; "Think Twice, Love Once"; and "Do-It-Yourself Love"! Plus: "Alice Adams, Love Consultant" advice column. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Iger Shop. Stories by unknown. Art by Iger Shop and Jay Disbrow. Doesn't anybody realize that Joan and Steve have just married? She loves her family, but she wants the chance to be a bride! Life has certainly taken over! Don't miss..."Without the Permission of My Dreams!" Also featuring: "Dreams Do Come True!"; "The Storm in My Heart"; and "I Tried to Make Him Over!" Plus: "Alice Adams, Love Consultant" advice column. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Iger Shop. Stories by unknown. Art by Iger Shop and unknown. Does a wife have to be only a maid? Shouldn't she consider herself? Don't miss..."For Appearance's Sake"! Also featuring: "Patched-Up Hearts!"; "I Want to Forget"; and "I Tried to Be a Sophisticated Wife!" Plus: 1-pager "I Outwitted Love!" And: "Alice Adams, Love Consultant" advice column. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Young married couples face romantic and domestic strife, with stories and art by the Iger Shop. A woman gets cold feet on her long-awaited wedding day. Young couple David and Peg are struggling to get by, so when Peg's boss Tom gives her an offer, she's forced to make a choice. My Trembling Heart; Dear Miss Benson; Our Honeymoon Was Over. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories by unknown. Art and Cover by Iger Shop. Her wedding band didn't mean a thing...until she found the truth about herself in..."Was My Wedding Band to Tarnish?" Also featuring: "I Married a Mama's Boy"; "Belated Kisses"; and "Runaway Wife"! Plus: "Kay Benson's Romance Guide" advice column. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. She married the man she loved, but instead of being a happy bride, she found herself suddenly plunged into turmoil. Was she a..."Delinquent Bride"? Also featuring: "My Wife...a Cheat?"; "Heart Thief"; and "Private Scandal"! Plus: "Kay Benson's Romance Guide" advice column. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Young married couples face romantic and domestic strife, with stories and art by the Iger Shop. Peggy schemes to marry the son of the banker who refused to help save her parents from bankruptcy when she was a child. Helen's forest ranger husband is often away, and an ex-boyfriend is temptingly close. Della gets caught in the deadly game between her criminal ex Biff and her cop boyfriend Tom. Plotted Passion; Long Ago Love; Goodnight, Sweetheart; Yesterday's Kisses!; Kay Benson's Romance Guide. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Even on her wedding day, she couldn't escape torment...for she had a haunting secret! Don't miss..."I Didn't Tell My Husband"! Also featuring: "The Shadow of My Past"; "Breaking Hearts Was My Game"; and "Make-Believe Bride"! Plus: "Kay Benson's Romance Guide" advice column. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. It was on their honeymoon that her husband made the discovery! Don't miss..."I Was a Big Deal Sweetheart"! Also featuring: "Part-Time Bride"; "A Man is Like That..."; and "A Kiss for Your Thoughts"! Plus: "Kay Benson's Romance Guide" advice column. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Young married couples face romantic and domestic strife, with stories and art by the Iger Shop. Circus animal trainer Helen loves trapeze artist Eric, but sleazy ringmaster Jack wants her for himself, leading to a dangerous showdown in a lion cage. Mary loves Naval officer Bill, but her father, a ferry captain, doesn't want her dating sailors. War widow Ginny is shocked when her daughter starts dating Bill, an old flame of Ginny's. Green Eyes; Circus Sweetheart; Goodnight, Sweetheart; I Am a Sailor's Girl!; Loving Two... Impossible?; Dear Miss Benson. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Iger Shop. Stories by unknown. Art by Iger Shop and unknown. Don't believe them! It's not true! Or is it? Could she be a..."Two-Timer?" Also featuring: "Love Was a Challenge"; "All Dressed in White!"; and "Halo for a Heartache"! Plus: "Kay Benson's Romance Guide" advice column. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Young married couples face romantic and domestic strife, with stories and art by the Iger Shop. Two television stars find love, but their producer doesn't want them dating. Sylvia loves med student Tom, but she wants to marry a wealthy man. Marion's harmless little game with Sam threatens to burn bridges with her actual boyfriend Bill when he finds out. Love Blind; Commuter's Dream; With This Ring...; You Can't Make Believe!; Loving Two... Impossible?; Dear Miss Benson. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. When is Tad going to realize how very much Joan does care? Doesn't he understand that..."Love Knows No Season!" Also featuring: "His and Hers!"; "My Frightened Heart!"; and "A Will-o-the-Wisp Heart!" Plus: "Kay Benson's Romance Guide" advice column. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "You Are My Whole World!"; "I Was Trapped!" retitled and reprinted with alterations from "My Bitter Decision" in All True Romance (1948) #6; "Love Is Contagious"; and "Bitter Sweet Kisses" retitled and reprinted with alterations from "Sweet Misery" in All True Romance (1948) #22, which was retitled and reprinted with alterations from "Office Affair" in Dear Lonely Heart (1951 Artful) #5. "Dear Miss Benson" text article. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Iger Shop. Stories by unknown. Art by Iger Shop and Jay Disbrow. Don't jump to conclusions! That's the biggest lesson one must learn! And she should know. Don't miss..."I Was a Teacher's Bride!" Also featuring: "What's Happening to Us?"; "Don't Leave Me Again"; and "Too Important for Love!" Plus: "Kay Benson's Romance Guide" advice column. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Iger Shop. Stories by unknown. Art by Iger Shop and unknown. What shall she do? Her work was becoming her own rival! They were so happy once. Don't miss..."Our Storm Warnings!" Also featuring: "He Had a Secret, Too!"; "Assignment for Romance!"; and "Front-Page Heartbeat"! Plus: "Kay Benson's Romance Guide" advice column. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories by unknown. Art and Cover by Iger Shop. No matter how many people she meets, it's always this way! No boy even notices her! Don't miss..."Going Steady with No One"! Also featuring: "You Can't Dream Forever"; "Romance Smash-Up"; and "My Secret Torment"! Plus: "Kay Benson's Romance Guide" advice column. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. He said goodbye like he really meant it -- but no, he couldn't! He'll be back and say he's sorry...won't he? Don't miss the reprint story..."Heartbroken!" Also featuring: "My Lucky Decision!"; "How to Hold Onto a Dream!"; and "The Question?" Plus: "Kay Benson's Romance Guide" advice column. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Here we go again! One look at her aunt and she ends up without a boyfriend as usual! Don't miss..."My Big Competition!" Also featuring: "A Goodbye Kiss!"; "Jealousy Knows No Reward!"; and "Someone Else Loved Him, Too!" And: 1-page story "Unworthy?" Plus: "Kay Benson's Romance Guide" advice column. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by Iger Shop, George Peltz and unknown. Just her luck! Out of them all, she had to fall in love with..."Everybody's Darling!" Also featuring: "Yesterday is Gone Forever!"; "Double Wedding!"; and "...But One Heart to Give!" Plus: 1-page story "Foolish Pretense"! And: "Kay Benson's Romance Guide" advice column. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Young married couples face romantic and domestic strife, with stories and art by the Iger Shop. A librarian's new bride isn't sure how she fits into his ordered life. Judy fears losing Frank to athletic April, so she risks her life trying to keep up with them. Evelyn marries coal miner Ron, but is tormented by the dangers of his job, in a story featuring a character named "Ron Hubbard." My Category is Love!; The Quiet Place!; Goodnight, Sweetheart; I Was Trapped; My Desperate Heart; Dear Miss Benson. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kaoru Mori. Translated by William Flanagan.

In the 19th-century, Amira is twenty years old when she marries her husband, a boy named Karluk from a neighboring village. Adjusting to life in a new household can be trying for any young bride, but Amira's husband is eight years her junior! Amira was a strong, sophisticated hunter and horsewoman in her village, but though their villages were next to each other, their customs are very different. As Amira introduces Karluk to the foods and pastimes that were popular among her comrades back home, the warmth she feels for her young husband grows.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Ages 16 and Up

Cover price $16.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kaoru Mori. Translated by William Flanagan.

Though it was only a short time ago that Amir came to the Eihon family to wed her young husband, already she feels like a member of the family. But her happiness with Karluk means little to her family over the mountains. They wish to recall Amir and marry her to another family as part of a land negotiation. Amir's father is willing to go to great lengths to bring her back, but Karluk's love for his bride is a force to be reckoned with. Will Amir and Karluk's happiness be shattered, or will their love prevail?

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 176 pages, B&W. Ages 16 and Up

Cover price $16.99.