Comic books in 'Manga'

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Story and Art by Hiroshi Aro. In addition to last issue's new, and extremely short, student, it seems Komotane High has a new addition to the staff -- Miss Yuki. She's the elder sister of Maki and Miki, the scientific genius twins who work as the science teacher and the school nurse of the school. Granted, she still looks like a child since her sisters once placed her in suspended animation in an experiment. And she wields this amazing rocket-powered fan to keep order in the classroom. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Story and Art by Hiroshi Aro. All heck seems to have broken loose. Kurin Shimeru, the new secret gender-bending student, wows the school girls in her handsome male form while the scientific sisters Miki, Maki and Yuki continue wreaking havoc in the classrooms. And yet again, everyone has some reason to chase Futaba down. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Story and Art by Hiroshi Aro. Teacher Yuki still won't give up catching one of the gender-bending Shimerus. Misaki pitches in her help and finds out yet another family secret. One about an engagement between Futaba and Kurin. Now what will Misaki do with this latest obstacle between her and true love? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Story and Art by Hiroshi Aro. Futaba's money-loving schoolmate (and manager) Negiri has cooked up yet another publicity stunt: Futaba-chan's first kiss! This contest has all the guys at school clamoring at their shot to get near Futaba's lips, but the winner turns out to be a rather calm, attractive man...who puts the moves on Misaki? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Story and Art by Hiroshi Aro. Ikuya, the latest arrival in Futaba's ever-dramatic life, admits he has the hots for Misaki and wants to ask her out even if she's got a boyfriend. However, he tells this tidbit to Futaba-chan...and Ikuya has one definite advantage over Futaba: He has no gender-bending genetic traits in his family tree! So how will Futaba react to this? Better yet, will Misaki accept him?! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Story and Art by Hiroshi Aro. It seems that all Futaba's personal woes have finally caught up with him at school. His grades are slipping and there are still the growing difficulties of his complicated love life. Between Misaki getting jealous whenever Kurin fawns over Futaba-chan, and then Futaba's acting partner Ikuya pursuing Misaki, Futaba's got some maneuvering to do once the Christmas dance comes around! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Story and Art by Hiroshi Aro. It's a Japanese tradition for girls to give chocolates to the important men in their lives. And so, Misaki has a new goal: To make the perfect chocolates for Futaba! Yeow! Will Futaba survive Misaki's penchant for super-sweet cooking? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Story and Art by Hiroshi Aro. Finally, Futaba's genetic heritage is explored after his class trip's airplane crashes near the Shimeru Island. Everyone swims ashore, only to discover a gender-bending populace, much to their confused dismay. Adding to the fray, Kurin announces that he/she will marry Futaba now that they're on the island. Oh, no! Can Misaki help Futaba escape Kurin's clutches? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Story and Art by Hiroshi Aro. The end is near! The Shimeru Island isn't what it appears -- it's a space ship and it's taking off with Futaba, Kurin and Misaki! What will happen to the trio? And will the Shimeru Clan's existence finally be explained? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Story and Art by Hiroshi Aro. Final issue! Futana's gender-bending fiance, Misao, has realized the challenge of winning Futana's heart. However, will his docile ways endear himself to Futana's heart? And once this bit of Shimeru family madness ends, check out the one-shot story about a group of mismatched explorers on a ski trip during their winter break. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Future Card Buddyfight Starter Book brings you into the world of Cardfight Vanguard Link Joker with an original origin comic, product information, tutorials for learning the basics, as well as character bio sheets, all stunningly illustrated. Digest size, 5" x 7", 88 pages, B&W.

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Futuretech #1/Swarm #1 flip-book. By ROBERT LUGIBIHL & PERRY S. YEM. Experience a double-dose of hi-tech, full-color excitement in this sensational new manga-style mini-series! FUTURETECH chronicles the lightning-paced exploits of Spike - a young automotive design genius - and his Mod Crew, as they find themselves marked for death by the notorious Hybrid Corporation and pursued by an indestructible assassin! On the flip side, meet Sabrina, Meg, April, and Jazz - the lovely ladies from S.W.A.R.M. (Secret Weapons Advanced Reinforcement Mercenaries)! Equipped with cutting-edge weaponry & piloting hi-tech, wasp-like vehicles, these four young women operate out of a mobile headquarters known as the Hive, where technicians monitor conflicts across the globe. But in this premiere issue, a monstrous menace from space just might squash them all like bugs! FC, 32 pages. Cover price $2.50.

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By Perry S. Yem & Robert Lugibihl. Flipbook. Other side is Swarm # 1 by Perry S. Yem & Robert Lugibihl. Cover price $2.50.

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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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Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Mita Ori. Translated by Andrew Cunningham. Adapted by Bambi Eloriaga-Amago.

Okazaki Miku's rival for Yabe Shinji's affection, Fujiwara-chan, has graduated, and now Miku's in her third year! Torn between her love for her "Yabecchi" and her dream of becoming a chef, this Gal has some choices to make as her last year of Cooking Club begins.

Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Mikoto Yamaguchi. Art and cover by D.P. Translated by Giuseppe di Martino. After his father's remarriage, high school student Sasae Hatsushima moves in with his three new step-sisters. That's all well and good, until the whole family is summoned to another world! Will they be able to band together and survive in a brutal, unforgiving land? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Mikoto Yamaguchi. Art and cover by D.P. Translated by Giuseppe di Martino. The Hatsujima family have been tasked with taking on the role of saviors in dark fantasy world, but they're on the verge of falling victim to the overwhelming horde of "Dead Male" monsters, who brutalize and despoil anything and everything in sight. Fortunately, reinforcements arrive just in time...but it turns out that's only because Sasae has abducted the queen, run off with her, and blackmailed the king! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Mikoto Yamaguchi. Art and cover by D.P. Translated by Giuseppe di Martino. Sasae and his family ventured towards the barbarous nation of Daba on a mission to slay its mad king, but the tables turn when Daba warriors strike at the border-in a land where magic is deactivated, strength decides who dominates! Manako is carried off before the family's eyes... But will they be able to get here back without Sasae's mighty magic as a crutch...!? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.00.

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1st printing.

Written by Benoist Simmat. Art and cover by Eldo Yoshimizu. Translated by Marc Bourbon-Crook.

PERFECT FOR FANS OF MANGA AND CRIME FICTION!

Aiko Moriyama studied religious art at the Sorbonne, but her research in occultism quickly leads her down a dangerous path to solve the enigma of Gamma Draconis.

Eldo Yoshimizu, the creator of the epic Yakuza manga, RYUKO, teams up with Benoist Simmat to create a dazzling crime tale.

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 256 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 5 - 2nd or Later Printings. Collects Gantz TPB (2008-2015 A Dark Horse Digest) Vol. 13-15.

Story and art by Hiroya Oku.

The Gantz fighters wage invisible war against a series of increasingly bizarre and deadly alien monstrosities, whose source and purpose are a frightening mystery. And if those challenges weren't enough, a homegrown threat rises: the sleek and stylish weapon-spawning killers known as the Vampires, who aim to bleed out Gantz!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 680 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $24.99.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. Collects Gantz TPB (2008-2015 A Dark Horse Digest) Vol. 19-21.

Story and art by Hiroya Oku.

After earning enough combat points, the Gantz alien fighters have three choices: freedom, better weapons, or to resurrect a dead Gantz warrior. Will they further risk their own lives to bring back a fallen friend or abandon the comrades who have bravely fought beside them?

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 640 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Toru Toba. Art and cover by fal maro. Translated by Jessica Lange.

The prince of this small and weak kingdom strives for only one thing: selling out his country and living a quiet life in leisure! Sadly, the greatest obstacle he will ever face is his own genius...! As he achieves ever greater accomplishments, he earns more and more favor with the people of his kingdom...which makes fulfilling his own dreams all the harder!!!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 years and up

Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Written by Toru Toba. Art and cover by fal maro. Translated by Jessica Lange.

Even as the heir to the throne, Prince Wein of Natra continues to plan out his scheme to cash in on his puny kingdom and retire in hiding for good. But when a princess from the Empire catches wind of his successive victories, she waltzes into his palace to ask for...his hand in marriage!?

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 years and up

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Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Written by Toru Toba. Art and cover by fal maro. Translated by Jessica Lange.

After narrowly dodging a marriage proposal (for the time being), Prince Wein is accosted by a messenger from the Kingdom of Cavarin, which can only mean bad news. Though he accepts their invitation to join their religious festivities, this treasonous prince's top priority is to not attract more fame.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 years and up

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Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Toru Toba. Art and cover by fal maro. Translated by Jessica Lange.

To decide the successor of the throne, the three children of the imperial family must meet to talk through their options. Imperial Princess Lowellmina personally invites Prince Wein to join them in the city, which he successfully declines with dramatic flair. That's too bad, because now he has to deal with a whole new problem: His sister, Falanya, going in his stead! Worried sick, Wein sends Ninym after her, but nothing will soothe his anxious soul...other than going to the Empire himself!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 years and up

Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Toru Toba. Art and cover by fal maro. Translated by Jessica Lange.

Mealtars was a bust! All it accomplished was bring even more attention to the small kingdom of Natra. After that debacle, Wein has his eyes locked on Marden, which has seen explosive growth in recent days. Most importantly, it serves as their gate to the West. To keep the country in check, Wein decides it might finally be time to form ties...with King Gruyere from Soljest.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 232 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 years and up

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Volume 7 - 1st printing.

Written by Toru Toba. Art and cover by fal maro. Translated by Jessica Lange.

Imperial Prince Demetrio and his advisers are stumped. And for good reason, too. Wein, the Crown Prince of Natra, has joined their meeting, and he wasn't really invited. Wein is technically only here to return a favor to Imperial Princess Lowellmina, who can't stand to watch her three brothers rip each other apart for the throne. Somehow or other, he finds himself teamed up with Demetrio, who seems like he's the least likely of the three to become the next emperor...

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 years and up

Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Written by Toru Toba. Art and cover by fal maro. Translated by Jessica Lange.

The Gathering of the Chosen. Once again, Wein finds himself with an invitation to a conference with some of most influential figures on the western continent. It's obvious that this is a ploy to sever his ties with the Empire, but Wein actively chooses to attend, if only to stir the pot. As soon as he steps foot in the host city of Lushan, however, he's framed for a murder he didn't commit!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 years and up

Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Written by Toru Toba. Art and cover by fal maro. Translated by Jessica Lange.

At the behest of Holy Elite Agata, Wein visits the Ulbeth Alliance, where several cities are locked in a power struggle for control over the region. Though Agata asks for his assistance in unifying the nation, Wein suspects the Elector has ulterior motives, and launches a secret operation while keeping up the façade of cooperation. It's a plan that could disrupt long-held traditions and upset the delicate balance of power in the Alliance, but Wein proceeds with his latest ploy as carefree as ever!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 years and up

Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 10 - 1st printing. Written by Toru Toba. Art and cover by fal maro. Translated by Jessica Lange. An invitation to a ceremony sends Falanya to the Delunio Kingdom on the west side of the continent. However, she discovers a sinister scheme that threatens the nation when she arrives. Meanwhile, Wein, left behind in the east, receives word that conflict between the imperial siblings has resumed. Things seem to be racing toward war on two fronts! Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 160 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 years and up Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 11 - 1st printing. Written by Toru Toba. Art and cover by fal maro. Translated by Jessica Lange. Lowellmina's campaign against her brothers seems to be going well after she snags a victory against both of them. However, members of the enemy faction like Glen and Strang aren't ready to throw in the towel just yet. Meanwhile, the Eastern Church of Levetia seizes upon the chaos of the conflict in Earthworld to advance its own agenda. With Wein the genius prince caught in his own difficult position, the continent seems to be barreling for chaos!?? Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 160 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 years and up Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Kio Shimoku. Kanji Sasahara has finally accepted that hes a true otaku who belongs in the Genshiken. Meanwhile, Saki Kasukabe still cant stand how much time her boyfriend, video game master Kousaka, wastes with the Genshiken guys. Saki isnt the only one whos upset that the club members do nothing but sit around playing video games. Kitagawa, the vicious vice president of the campus activities organization, is determined to break up the Genshiken. But the Prez has some dirt (and leverage) on Kitagawa. In fact, the Prez seems to have the lowdown on a lot of students–including Saki Kasukabe, who suddenly harbors a fear of hidden cameras! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 200 pages, B&W. 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 3 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Kio Shimoku. Kanji Sasharas annoyingly normal little sister, Keiko, has fallen for video game master Kousaka. And now shes willing to do whatever it takes to steal him away from his girlfriend, Saki Kasukabe . . . even if it means becoming a fangirl herself! But as a wise member of the Genshiken once said: You dont become an otaku by trying. So Saki teaches Keiko-chan what dating a rabid fan truly means . . . and it aint pretty. Then, just to add to the craziness, theres plastic modeling mayhem (dont ask), the challenge of Kanjis first PC, and Sakis penchant for pyromania. Looks like things are heating up! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 200 pages, B&W. 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 4 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Kio Shimoku.A short time ago, college freshman Kanji Sasahara was struggling with an otaku identity crisis, but joining the Genshiken gave Kanji the confidence to fully embrace the otaku lifestyle. So when club president Madarame resigns from office, he pegs Kanji as the best candidate to fill his shoes. And what is President Sasaharas first order of business? To create a Genshiken fanzine to sell at the next Comic-Fest, which seems to many like a bold step for the notoriously inactive Genshiken. Meanwhile, cosplay aficionados Ohno and Tanaka appear to be spending a lot of time together. Does that mean love is in the air? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 200 pages, B&W. 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 5 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Kio Shimoku. The Genshiken has long been famous for its remarkable record of inactivity. But now that Kanji Sasahara has stepped in as the new club president, it looks as though things may change. Kanji wants the club to produce its first fanzine–and when the Genshiken members are accepted as official vendors at the summer Comic-Fest, they are forced to create a real doujinshi . . . and fast! With only a month before the submission deadline, can this sluggish bunch of otaku actually get anything done? Meanwhile, Kousaka is about to reveal a secret side of himself that nobody has ever seen. . . . Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 200 pages, B&W. 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 7 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Kio Shimoku. On a lunch break at the Genshiken, Madarame is minding his own business when in walks Angela, a blond, blue-eyed otaku unlike anyone he has ever seen. However, Angela seems to know all about him! It turns out that Angela and her pal Susie, old friends of Ohnos, are visiting from the United States. Angela has a taste for hardcore doujinshi, and Sue cant seem to stop quoting offensive lines from her favorite anime. In just two days, the American visitors manage to turn the Genshiken upside down. Can the club survive a visit from these ambassadors of otakudom without inciting an international incident? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 200 pages, B&W. 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 11 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kio Shimoku. Welcome to the world of the Genshiken, home of the true otaku, the Japanese term for ubergeek. This is the story of a group of friends who are all members of the most hardcore anime and manga fan club in all of Tokyo - and the boys and girls who love them. School festival season is here! With friends of Yajima and Yoshitake visiting, someone from Hato's past chooses just the moment to reappear. Amid the chaos, an essential turning point arrives for Madarame! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Kiyoko Arai. In return for a business loan of 50 million yen, the Kamiya family gave their daughter Haine away for adoption to the Otomiya family. Haine, now an Otomiya, is appointed to the student council of the Imperial Academy, a private school for the aristocracy. Even though Haine is of proper lineage to be on the council, she finds herself struggling to find her place among the many secrets of its elite members, especially those of the president who holds her heart: Shizumasa Togu, aka "the Emperor." Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 182 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. By Kiyoko Arai. Haine has been introduced to the entire academy as "Platinum," the title granted to Shizumasa's (albeit fake) girlfriend. Haine must now adapt to her newfound popularity among the students, as well as get along with the jealous Maguri Tsujimiya, the boy Shizumasa jilted in favor of her! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 182 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.99.

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Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. By Kiyoko Arai. Haine has been introduced to the entire academy as "Platinum," the title granted to Shizumasa's (albeit fake) girlfriend. Haine must now adapt to her newfound popularity among the students, as well as get along with the jealous Maguri Tsujimiya, the boy Shizumasa jilted in favor of her! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 182 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. By Kiyoko Arai. Haine goes to the Togu mansion to talk to Shizumasa after their quarrel, but the guards won't even allow her inside the gates! Haine gets some help from Maora to sneak into the mansion grounds, but now she'll have to get past the family's final line of defense! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 182 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.99.