Comic books in 'Manga'

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Story & art: Masamune Shirow. The English serialization of Shirow's award-winning graphic novel continues! Deunan and Briareos' arrival in Olympus City is quickly noted by those who sought their deaths last issue! The further they go into the city, the more Briareos notices the split political factions struggling to control the self-styled utopia on a war-wasted earth. But will his warnings of caution fall on deaf ears when he and Deunan are invited to join the Olympus police? The action all takes place on "Civvy Street"! 48 pg. B&W Classic Format. Cover price $2.50.

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Story & art: Masamune Shirow. Plots within plots take form as Athena tries to set herself up as the savior of Olympus City's central computer by capturing its combat-trained assailants before the Director's forces can! When the dust clears, the city's power structure looks very different! Will Deunan's new position lead her into even more trouble? Brought to you by Eclipse International and Studio Proteus. 48 pg. B&W Classic Format. Cover price $2.75.

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Story & art: Masamune Shirow. The guerrillas' assault on Olympus City's super computer is thrown into confusion when Deunan takes over for the Director's incompetent S.W.A.T. team, and steps into action with her deadly new Landmate. Soon she finds herself battling the guerrilla leader, Chiffon, who is also Deunan's newest friend! Can Deunan bring herself to fight Chiffon to defend the computer, and what will Athena's E.S.W.A.T. team bring to the fray--support or treachery? Translated by David Lewis and Toren Smith of Studio Proteus. 48 pg. B&W Classic Format. Cover price $2.75.

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Story & art: Masamune Shirow. Cover: Art Adams. A terrorist kidnapping leads off the second volume! Obviously, Hitomi did not bring Deunan and Briareos to Olympus by accident as revelations about Deunan's father indicate. But when Hitomi's chief rival, Athena, requisitions Deunan for her private, elite SWAT unit, Deunan is caught in a power struggle wherein the stakes keep getting higher! And what is the connection between Deunan's father and Olympus' origins? 48 pg. Classic B&W Format. Cover price $2.75.

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Story & art: Masamune Shirow. Cover: Art Adams. The human race is in danger of being subverted by the bioroid majority in Olympus. Loyalties are challenged when the Council orders Hitomi to "obtain" a special computer program which will help the Council control the human population, and she runs smack into Athena's ESWAT unit and her good friend Deunan! Can Deunan obey her orders to kill the burglars and her friend? 48 pg. Classic B&W Format. Cover price $2.75.

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Story & art: Masamune Shirow. Cover: Art Adams. Deunan has problems enough without having to deal with a rampaging computer. But Gaia gives her no choice when it brainwashes its keepers and orders the New Olympus police gun platforms to go on a shooting spree. The target: Tartarus, the computer center responsible for managing the city's bioroid population. Deunan and Briareos must spring Hitomi from jail in a desperate bid to stop Gaia from forcing its "final solution" on Olympus! 48 pg. Classic B&W Format. Cover price $2.75.

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Story & art: Masamune Shirow. Cover: Art Adams. Gaia, Olympus City's main computer, is on a killing spree, sending out the police gun platforms to obliterate Tartarus, the center in charge of creating the city's Bioroids! Hitomi's DNA is encoded with a STOP command, but can Deunan and Briareos find a way to get Hitomi past 50-meter-high robot spiders to Gaia's main terminal? It doesn't look good! 48 pg. Classic B&W Format. Cover price $2.75.

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Story & art: Masamune Shirow. Cover: Art Adams. This action-packed finale begins with a laser attack on the Olympus nuclear fusion plant by the city's central computer, Gaia! Deunan, Briareos and Hitomi strike into the heart of the computer, but before destroying it, they must decide whether the computer has actually gone berserk or if it is the only one who knows the real truth about this utopian society! 48 pg. Classic B&W Format. Cover price $2.75.

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1st printing.

Based on the Manga by Masamune Shirow.

FROM THE CREATOR OF GHOST IN THE SHELL!

A high-quality digital film grab adaptation of the newly released feature film Appleseed.

At the end of the Third World War, a utopian city is founded from the ashes of conflict. A young female super soldier is recruited from the remains of the battered battlefield to serve as the city's guardian. What she discovers is not the promised land of peace, but rather a city on the brink of committing mass genocide upon its unsuspecting citizens!

Will she uncover the sinister truth and stop the terror before it's too late?

Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 160 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $12.99.

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Regular Cover. Art and story byTomoko Tomoko Taniguchi. Tomoko Taniguchi, the popular artist of Call Me Princess, returns with her second series from CPM, continuing the Shojo (womens' and girls' comics) line begun last year. In Aquarium, a young girl named Naoka fails the competitive exam for the high school she wanted to attend. Her hobby has always been going to the aquarium to see the fish and dolphins, and she spends more time there to find solace after her disappointment. At the aquarium, she meets a boy, Haruki. At first he tries to befriend her, but she is not able to return his friendship because she is still saddened by her failure. If you have ever experienced disappointment and the fear of change that new love can bring, Aquarium will touch you like few other works. Tomoko Taniguchi's elegant style is at its most moving and expressive in this all-new series. Cover price $2.95.

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AQUARIUM #2 by Tomoko Taniguchi Tomoko Taniguchi, the popular artist of Call Me Princess, returns with her second series from CPM, continuing the Shojo (women's and girls' comics) line begun last year. The Aquarium six-issue series includes three novelette Aquarium, as well as two short stories. In this issue, the second part of Aquarium, a young girl named Naoka, who loves going to the aquarium, spends more time there for solace after failing the exam for a prestigious high school. There, she meets a boy, Haruki, who tries to befriend her, but she is not able to return his friendship because she is still saddened by her failure. Tomoko Taniguchi's elegant style is at its most moving and expressive in this all-new series. Cover price $2.95.

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by Tomoko Taniguchi Tomoko Taniguchi, the popular artist of Call Me Princess, returns with her second series from CPM, continuing the Shojo (womens' and girls' comics) line begun last year. The Aquarium six-issue series includes the novelette Aquarium, as well as two short stories. In this, the third and final part of Aquarium, the young girl Naoka, finally makes a date with the boy, Haruki, who has been hoping to go out with her, and they go together to the Aquarium. Tomoko Taniguchi's elegant style is at its most moving and expressive in this all-new series. Story and art by Tomoko Taniguchi. b&w, 32pg Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yuu Watase.

Framed for the assassination of Princess Kikuri, Hinohara is sent to prison island Gatoya, where the fearsome warden Tsutsuga awaits him. Will Hinohara be able to awaken his Hayagami in time to escape?

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

Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yuu Watase.

Hinohara manages to escape his captors, and now he must make his way back to the Amawakuni capital. In order to get there, however, he has to first cross the region ruled by the treacherous Kannagi!

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

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Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yuu Watase.

Hinohara becomes more resolved in his mission now that he knows he is the rightful wielder of the powerful Hayagami called "Tsukuyo." However, Kannagi comes after Hinohara, intent on taking Tsukuyo for himself!

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

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Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yuu Watase.

Hinohara is surprised to learn that Kotoha no longer believes he's Arata of the Hime clan. Meanwhile, a group within the Twelve Shinsho sets in motion a diabolical plan to eliminate Hinohara!

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

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Volume 7 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yuu Watase.

While on his quest to help Princess Kikuri, Hinohara goes up against Yorunami, the Shinsho who controls water. But when Yorunami kidnaps Hinohara's beloved Kotoha and threatens to kill her unless Hinohara submits to him, what will he do?

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

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Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yuu Watase.

Hinohara and his companions arrive in a town ruled by Kugura, the Shinsho who controls wind. But since Kugura's palace is forbidden to men, the group concoct a plan to infiltrate the place...in disguise!

Softcover, 5-iun. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

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Volume 11 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yuu Watase.

While Hinohara battles Yataka, he learns that Yataka harbors a deep hatred for Princess Kikuri. As Yataka's memories flood Hinohara's mind, the true reason behind his bitterness is revealed. How will Hinohara untangle this complex matter of past betrayal in order to break out of an inescapable crucible?

Softcover, 5-iun. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

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Volume 13 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yuu Watase.

As Hinohara's battle against his tormentor Kadowaki rages on, Shinsho Kannagi and Akachi continue their epic fight to the finish! Kannagi is determined to take his Hayagami back from Akachi and make him submit, but the price of winning comes at a terrible price...especially when Akachi reveals his shocking confession!

Softcover, 5-iun. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

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Volume 15 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yuu Watase.

Arata Hinohara and his companions have suffered painful losses, but they know they must go on. Arata himself is heading for a showdown with his greatest adversaries, the Six Sho, so he enters a sacred site to learn to communicate with the great power he possesses. His companions accompany him, where they find themselves pulled into startling confrontations!

Softcover, 5-iun. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

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Volume 16 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yuu Watase.

Arata Hinohara and his friends enter the territory of Kikutsune, one of the Six Sho, a group comprised of Arata's most formidable adversaries. The greeting they receive from Kikutsune's lieutenants is anything but friendly and only Arata, by sheer chance, escapes injury. This, however, does little to help him figure out how to defeat Kikutsune-if that's even possible!

Softcover, 5-iun. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

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Volume 17 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yuu Watase.

The Shinsho Kitsutsune, Arata Hinohara's most daunting foe so far, has stolen the hearing of everyone but Arata himself. Bad as this is, it's made worse when Arata learns that music may be the weapon that can defeat his enemy. Arata and his allies work through this problem and manage to launch an effective assault on Kitsutsune, only to have nature violently intervene and force Arata to act to save lives and face the very real prospect of losing the battle!

Softcover, 5-iun. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

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Volume 19 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yuu Watase.

Isora, one of Arata Hinohara's deadliest enemies, has stolen his ability to speak and now confronts him with life-or-death choices that challenge his devotion to his friends as well as their devotion to him. If any one of them fails to make the right choice, it could be all over! Even Kadowaki, once Arata's friend from school and now out to avenge himself on Arata for imagined hurts, finds himself facing Isora's test. Will he be able to look past his misguided hatred in order to deal with a real threat, or will he cling to it and doom them all?

Softcover, 5-iun. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

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Volume 20 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yuu Watase.

Arata and Hinohara finally manage to bring each other fully up to date on what's happening in the worlds they've been switched between.

Softcover, 5-iun. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

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Volume 21 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yuu Watase.

Arata Hinohara has so far emerged triumphant from his encounters with those who would stop him in his journey, but now he must face Ikisu, an enemy who wields power over emotions. This power wreaks havoc among Arata and his companions, promising to isolate Arata so that Ikisu can confront him without interference. Arata does what he can to thwart Ikisu, yet just when it looks as though he might take command of the situation he loses his grip and commits an act for which he may never be able to forgive himself!

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

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Volume 22 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yuu Watase.

Desperate to save Kotoha, who hovers near death, Arata and the others decide to enter the town ruled by Ikisu, one of the Six Sho. In the midst of an intense battle against the team of Ikisu and Ameeno, Arata realizes that the townspeople are getting hurt. What does he decide to do...?!

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

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Volume 24 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yuu Watase.

In a mythical world where humans and gods coexist, a ceremony marking the new governing princess is about to occur for the first time in 60 years. Only a girl from the Hime Clan may take this position, but the lack of females born to this family means that a boy called Arata must pose for the role. Meanwhile in modern-day Japan, a boy named Arata Hinohara is starting his new life in high school. He wants to put memories of his difficult past behind him, but things aren't going to be simple when he discovers a mysterious connection to the first Arata...

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

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Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by So-Young Lee.

Inez is a young orphan girl with a special gift that allows her to communicate with all creatures. A great destiny awaits her, of which she is yet unaware. Inez is the chosen one, and travels to the country's capital to learn of her mission. She must bring back the guardian dragon that will protect the country's fragile peace from the demon-race that lurks within the shadows.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen+

Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by So-Young Lee.

When Mong is captured and imprisoned in a magic cage, Inez and the gang are on the quest to search for the magic key to release him. With two little Big Ears as their guides, Inez and Kyrette make their way to Rever's palace. Black magic is in the air as the group fights to defeat the villianous elf, Rever. But just as victory draws near, another danger looms in the horizon!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen+

Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and art by So-Young Lee.

Lilith places a hypnotic spell on Kyrette and Inez in order to get to Yulan. Yulanâs true desires are revealed when he deserts Inez in a time of need. A new player named Neo joins Kyrette on his mission to find the power of the dragon essence. Kyretteâs true intentions unfold in the story. Inez falls into a state of confusion and pain after Kaager reveals vital information about her existence. Will Inez be the One to save the kingdom?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen+

Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by So-Young Lee.

As the snow continues to fall upon the kingdom of young Inezâ's homeland, the situation becomes increasingly dire by the day. The being who can bring peace and stability to the land is âœThe Oneâ who resides within the corporeal form of Inez. But now wise Kaager struggles with the weight of the decision he must make, and the consequences that may result once the savior is returned to the landâ.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen+

Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing.

Story and art by So-Young Lee.

From the creator of Model! In the forest of Eloam, the energy is so lethal that Yulan and Kyrette fall unconscious with high fevers. Meanwhile, Irez gets caught in a labyrinth of memories. Can either Yulan or Kyrette recover from their sickness and save her?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen+

Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing.

Story and art by So-Young Lee.

How did an ordinary village girl, Enril, come to achieve the ultimate power? When Enril is young, she has a brief encounter with "King Snake." Years later, she once again meets him-but is put to the test! She manages to pass the test, and this leads to profound consequences for both Enril and Inez. What fate awaits Enril when she returns to her village to find her family murdered? What connection does Enril have with the past Kyrette? And what does this mean for the present?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen+

Cover price $9.99.

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Mission 1: The Blue Skies of Betrayal - Story, Art and Cover by Kaoru Shintani. Mercenary jet fighter comics from Japan! Biweekly! Starring Shin Kazama, Saki, McCoy, Mick Simon and Bowman. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

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2nd or later printing. Mission 2: The Man Named Boris - Story, Art and Cover by Kaoru Shintani. Mercenary monsters streaming across the burning desert sky! Biweekly! Starring Shin Kazama, McCoy, Mick Simon and Boris. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.