Comic books in 'Manga'

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Volume 6 - 1st printing.

Written by Shouji Gatou. Art by Retsu Tateo.

This year, the holidays are full of surprises, and the battles that will be fought won't be on any ordinary battlefield. When it comes to playing on Kaname's home turf, watch out! This demure high school student knows how to kick butt and take names.

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 172 pages, B&W.

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

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Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiromu Arakawa.

In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. Equipped with mechanical "auto-mail" limbs, Edward becomes a state alchemist, seeking the one thing that can restore his and his brother's bodies...the legendary Philosopher's Stone.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 280 pages, B&W.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiromu Arakawa.

In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. The brothers' search for the Philosopher's Stone leads them to a secret alchemical document which contains a gruesome truth.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 264 pages, B&W.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiromu Arakawa.

In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. Then, the sinister mechanisms the brothers unwittingly set in motion spell disaster for one of their friends.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 256 pages, B&W.

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1st Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Abducted Alchemist!"

By Makoto Inoue. Based on the concept by Hiromu Arakawa. Translated by Alexander O. Smith.

Alphonse and Edward get caught up in a string of terrorist bombings. Enlisting the help of Col. Roy Mustang, the two alchemists must hunt down the insurrectionists and stop their reign of terror.

The second of three novels based on the best-selling VIZ Media manga!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 228 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

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1st Edition - Volume 3 - 1st printing. "The Valley of White Petals!"

By Makoto Inoue. Based on the concept by Hiromu Arakawa. Translated by Alexander O. Smith.

Settled by alchemists, the town of Wisteria has the reputation of being an idyllic retreat. But what Alponse and Edward find there is far from heavenly.

Something doesn't seem right ... especially when young Alphonse meets a local girl who sparks his romantic interest. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 228 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

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1st Edition - Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Under the Faraway Sky!"

By Makoto Inoue. Based on the concept by Hiromu Arakawa. Translated by Alexander O. Smith.

Sidelined with a fever in a remote village, Edward is unexpectedly reunited with a childhood friend. Even though he's become a valuable member of his country's military organization, Edward can't help feeling a pang of jealousy.

While he and his brother's fate are inexorably bound to recent life-altering events, his friend is busy studying to become a doctor and making his dreams come true. Suddenly, Edward starts questioning the purpose of his life.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 228 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

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2nd Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Land of Sand!" Based on the concept by Hiromu Arakawa.

Written by Makoto Inoue. Art by Hiromu Arakawa. Translated by Alexander O. Smith and Rich Amtower.

An original story translated from the Japanese!

The Elric brothers travel to the ghost town of Xenotime-once a prosperous mining town, now slowly sinking beneath the drifting sands. To save their town, the inhabitants of Xenotime have hired two of the world's most powerful alchemists to create a Philosopher's Stone...and when the Fullmetal Alchemist and his brother meet them, sparks are going to fly. How can there be *two* sets of alchemists named Edward and Alphonse Elric?

Plus a bonus story, "The Horror in Warehouse 13!"

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

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Volume 7-9 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Fullmetal Alchemist GN (2005- Digest) Vol. 7-9. Where did Alphonse Elric go during the few short minutes he was wiped from existence, body and soul? From a secret lair in the city of Dublith, a group of outcasts kidnaps Alphonse to find the alchemical secrets of his creation! It's up to Ed (and a certain housewife) to go into the Devil's Nest and rescue his brother. But the criminals of the Devil's Nest aren't exactly human either. Now, Al must fight a homunculus--an artificial human being--and the streets of Dublith will run red with blood... Softcover, 576 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 10-12 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Fullmetal Alchemist GN (2005- Digest) Vol. 10-12. Ed returns to Resembool and meets his estranged father Hohenheim for the first time in many years. Though their meeting is brief and strained, Ed comes away with the revelation that Al's body is still alive somewhere. But before the newly energized brothers can search for it, Scar returns, catalyzing an unlikely alliance between the Elric brothers, Prince Lin of Xing, and Colonel Mustang. Though they hope to use Scar to lure in a homunculus, the hunters become the hunted when Gluttony proves more than they can handle! Softcover, 576 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 13-15 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Fullmetal Alchemist GN (2005- Digest) Vol. 13-15. In the midst of heated battle, Ed, Envy and Prince Lin of Xing are swallowed whole by the homunculus Gluttony. When they finally escape, they find themselves face-to-face with the father of the homunculi, who offers Lin immortality as the new Greed. Meanwhile, Colonel Mustang learns the military's corruption goes all the way to the top, and the truth of what really happened in the Ishbalan War is revealed. Softcover, 576 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 16-18 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Fullmetal Alchemist GN (2005- Digest) Vol. 16-18. The Elric brothers head north to Fort Briggs in search of May Chang, whose Xing alchemy may contain the answers they seek. But as Ed and Al soon discover, the only thing less forgiving than Briggs's weather is the regiment of hardened soldiers assigned to defend it. Matters grow even more complicated when Ed and Al get thrown in lockdown and the sadistic Kimblee arrives from Central with Winry as his hostage. But even Kimblee's cruelty pales in comparison to the evil of the new homunculi watching from the shadows... Softcover, 576 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing.

Written by Makoto Inoue. Original Concept and Art by Hiromu Arakawa. Cover by Adam Grano. Translated by Alexander Smith and Rich Amtower.

Edward comes face-to-face with a childhood friend. Even though he's become a valuable member of his country's military organization, Edward can't help feeling a pang of jealousy during this unexpected reunion. While he and his brother are bound to their cruel fate, his friend is busy making his dreams come true.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 224 pages,, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

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1st Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Priestess!"

Story and art by Yû Watase.

Miaka Yuki is an ordinary junior high-school student who is suddenly whisked away into the world of a book - The Universe of the Four Gods. There she becomes the priestess of the god Suzaku, and is charged with finding all seven of her Celestial-Warrior protectors.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W.

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

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1st Edition - Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "Priestess!"

Story and art by Yû Watase.

Miaka Yuki is an ordinary junior high-school student who is suddenly whisked away into the world of a book - The Universe of the Four Gods. There she becomes the priestess of the god Suzaku, and is charged with finding all seven of her Celestial-Warrior protectors.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W.

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

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1st Edition - Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. "Oracle!"

Story and art by Yû Watase.

When best friends Miaka and Yui open an ancient Chinese book, they find themselves transported to a parallel world. Trapped in the Universe of the Four Gods, Miaka is thrust in the role of priestess who must save an entire empire...and who falls in love with dashing martial artist Tamahome.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W.

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

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1st Edition - Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. "Disciple!"

Story and art by Yû Watase.

Prolific shôjo (girls') comic book artist Yu Watase's beloved fantasy, Fushigi Yûgi, is an exciting, funny, and heartfelt tale of a normal teenager who is transported into a fictional version of ancient China. She encounters base villains and dashing heroes, and still manages to worry about her grades and where her next meal is coming from. Miaka Yuki is an ordinary junior high school student who is suddenly transported into the world of a book, The Universe of the Four Gods. Surrounded by enemies with mystic power, she can only rely on her Celestial Warriors and a mysterious monk, a disciple of the oracle, to help her fulfill her quest! Miaka's best friend, Yui, also enters the book, but suffers a fate much crueler than Miaka's.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W.

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

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1st Edition - Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. "Bandit!"

Story and art by Yû Watase.

To avert a war, Tamahome willingly becomes the hostage of Yui and her sadistic general Nakago. Meanwhile, Miaka goes with Nuriko and Hotohori in search of the remaining Celestial Warriors, only to be captured by mountain bandits! Can they find the warrior Tasuki and survive a power struggle between two bandit leaders: one armed with the power of illusion, another with a wand that spits fire? Contains the stories from Animerica Extra Volume 3, #5-10.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W.

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

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1st Edition - Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Rival!"

Story and art by Yû Watase.

"Tainted Love"--Miaka's search for the last celestial warrior brings her and her escorts back to Tamahome's home village. After healing Tamahome's father of illness, an agent of Qu-Dong attacks Miaka, but a flute-playing warrior comes to her aid -- the seventh warrior of Suzaku, Chiriko! With all the celestial warriors accounted for, Miaka heads back to Hong-Nan to plan Tamahome's return. But Yui, jealous of Miaka, doesn't want to give up the warrior without a fight. When Miaka travels to the appointed meeting spot to take Tamahome back to Hong-Nan, all she finds is a group of soldiers waiting for her and Yui in command! Has Tamahome sold Miaka out?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W.

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

Cover price $15.95.

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1st Edition - Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Summoner!"

Story and art by Yû Watase.

Distraught over the apparent loss of Tamahome and the trouble she's caused Suzaku's warriors, Miaka attempts to drown herself only to have Hotohori come to her rescue. Meanwhile, Tamahome returns to Hong-Nan to complete his original mission - kill the priestess of Suzaku! Do any of the celestial warriors have the strength to stand up to this skilled martial artist? Then, the seven constellations are assembled and the ceremony to summon Suzaku has begun! Will Miaka's wish finally come true?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W.

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

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1st Edition - Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Castaways!"

Story and art by Yû Watase.

When best friends Miaka and Yui open an ancient Chinese book, they find themselves transported to a parallel world. Trapped in the Universe of the Four Gods, Miaka is thrust in the role of priestess who must save an entire empire...and who falls in love with dashing martial artist Tamahome. The ceremony to summon Suzaku has been ruined by Amiboshi-a Seiryu warrior posing as Chiriko! Just when all hope seems lost, Tai Yi Jun appears from a flame before Miaka and tells her of the Jewel of the Northern God that may be the key to completing the ceremony. But along with this new hope, Tai Yi Jun also tells Miaka that to summon Suzaku, she must be a virgin. Can Miaka bring herself to sever her relationship to Tamahome?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W.

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

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Shojo Edition - Volume 10 - 2nd or later printing. "Enemy!" Story and art by Yû Watase. Convinced that she can never summon the God Suzaku and get her wishes granted, Miaka runs away from Tamahome and her celestial Warriors...and straight into the arms of her enemy Amiboshi! But Amiboshi has amnesia, and in a short time, he falls in love with Miaka! Can Miaka choose this completely new life? In the meantime, the evil illusions of Tomo and the feminine wiles of Soi combine to seduce Tamahome and strand the Suzaku warriors in a vast desert! Can anything save the crumbling quest of Suzaku? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.95.

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Story and Art by Hiroshi Aro. If poor Futaba's life wasn't bad enough (having to be two different people of different genders going to the same school), then things are going to get much more interesting when his sister "Futana" becomes a student teacher there. Of course, Futana shares the same disposition to "change" so the girls of the school need to watch out, especially Misaki, the girl that Futaba likes. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Story and Art by Hiroshi Aro. Artist Hiroshi Aro's wacky gender-bending hit comedy just hit overdrive! While racing to save Misaki from his lecherous sister Futana's clutches, Futaba's secret reveals itself...right in front of Misaki! What will she say? How will she react? Most importantly, will she accept it? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Story and Art by Hiroshi Aro. It seems all is not well between Misaki and Futaba. After discovering Futaba-kun's gender-bending secret, Misaki's faith and trust in both male and female Futabas was shattered. Now many past oddities (such as Misaki's own gender mix-up) fall into place as she drowns her sorrows with Negiri, trying to reconcile her bruised heart and her continued feelings for Futaba. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Story and Art by Hiroshi Aro. Just when Misaki and Futaba think that life has calmed down, a newcomer appears on the scene, searching for Futaba-chan! This little girl is more than she appears -- in fact, her alter-ego is one strappingly handsome young man with a huge appetite! Who is this mysterious gender-bending person, and why does s/he want Futaba? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.