Comic books in 'Manga'

Volume 10 - 1st Printing.

Written by Kyo Shirodaira. Art and cover by Chashiba Katase. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley.

Its been nearly a year, and Kotoko has yet to find Rikka Sakuragawa. Little does she know that Rikka has recently moved into a nice little apartment that came at a very affordable price … because its thought to be cursed! What is causing the series of suicides in her new home? And can Kotoko catch her before she goes on the run again?

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. 16+

Cover price $10.99.

Volume 11 - 1st Printing.

Written by Kyo Shirodaira. Art and cover by Chashiba Katase. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley.

Twenty-three years ago, Sumi Otonashi was killed in a mugging gone wrong. Or was she? Out of nowhere, her husband Goichi reveals to his heirs that he killed her—and challenges them to figure out how. But can they reach a plausible explanation without knowing he contracted a spectre to do the deed? And what will their own buried secrets bring to light? Kotoko will have to judge the heirs solutions, and lead them to the right answer …

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. 16+

Cover price $10.99.

Volume 12 - 1st Printing.

Written by Kyo Shirodaira. Art and cover by Chashiba Katase. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley.

As Rikka continues her solitary journey, she makes the acquaintance of one of Kotokos high school friends, who reminisces fondly of their days in the Mystery Appreciation Club theorizing about dying messages. Meanwhile, a snow demoness has a request for Kotoko, hoping the revered Goddess of Wisdom can find a way to exonerate her human friend of some very serious charges…

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. 16+

Cover price $10.99.

Volume 13 - 1st Printing.

Written by Kyo Shirodaira. Art and cover by Chashiba Katase. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley.

To fulfill the Yuki-Onnas request of saving Masayuki, Kotoko pulls out all the stops to teach the misanthrope a lesson hell value forever. The cases conclusion allows Kotoko and Kurô to return to their routines, but memories of Rikka upset their daily calm. The Goddess of Wisdom reminisces of the time she and Rikka collaborated on a murder mystery, one involving a perpetrator who wanted to ensure his crime was seen…

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. 16+

Cover price $10.99.

Volume 14 - 1st Printing.

Written by Kyo Shirodaira. Art and cover by Chashiba Katase. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley.

Kotokos recollection of a case she solved with Rikka demonstrates how capable they both are, and how difficult of a match it would be should they find themselves on opposing sides. In the present day, Kurô begrudgingly assists Kotoko in her duties of mediating and investigating spectre-related incidents. One such case involves the resentful ghost of a giraffe, and a very familiar face…

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. 16+

Cover price $10.99.

Add to cart Very Good $4.40

Volume 15 - 1st Printing.

Written by Kyo Shirodaira. Art and cover by Chashiba Katase. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley.

A deadly incident in the mountains claims the lives of three victims and leaves one fighting for his life. As Kotoko and Kuro prepare to investigate the involvement of a vengeful giraffe spirit, who should they find at the scene but the elusive Rikka Sakuragawa! Though the trio agree to cooperate on the case, Kotoko cant help but wonder what Rikka may have in store...

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. 16+

Cover price $10.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

Volume 16 - 1st Printing.

Written by Kyo Shirodaira. Art and cover by Chashiba Katase. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley.

Kotoko teeters on the edge of defeat after having unearthed Rikkas plan to make the spectres lose faith in her as their Goddess of Wisdom, but there may still be time to salvage the situation. It all hinges on whether or not she can craft the perfect lie to deter any further investigation of the murder in the mountains and succeed in pacifying the vengeful giraffe spirit! Meanwhile, it seems like Rikka has no intention of disappearing again, so what could she be scheming now…?

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. 16+

Cover price $10.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Clockwork Angel!" Written by Cassandra Clare. Art and cover by Hye-Kyung Baek. A prequel to Cassandra Clare's Mortal Instruments series, The Infernal Devices is the story of Tessa Gray, a 16-year-old American girl traveling alone to Victorian London who runs afoul of the city's sordid supernatural underworld. Rescued by the Shadowhunters of the London Institute, Tessa quickly finds herself caught up in an intrigue that may very well destroy her new friends - including the two enigmatic young men, Jem and Will, who have taken her under their wing. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Clockwork Princess!" Written by Cassandra Clare. Art and cover by Hye-Kyung Baek. The threat of Mortmain's Infernal Devides looms as the Shadowhunters race to work out a way to counteract the mechanical monsters. Meanwhile, plans for Tessa's marriage to Jem are underway, despite her fiancee's failing health and unresolved feelings between her and Will. When Tessa is captured, Will must leave his comrade behind to save the woman they both love, but with the final missing piece - Tessa herself - in Mortmain's possession, can anything stop his plot for revenge? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 256 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Ukyo Kodachi. Art and cover by Tatsuma Ejiri.

It all began when high school student Emi Kaido received a mysterious, wish-granting pencil. With her life on the line, Emi uses the pencil to call upon heroes for protection! Gatchaman! Tekkaman! Casshan! Hurricane Polymar! These defenders of justice cross space and time to help Emi weave the greatest tale of all time!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 244 pages, B&W.

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

Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Written by Ukyo Kodachi. Art and cover by Tatsuma Ejiri.

Gatchaman! Polimar! Casshan! Tekkaman!

By the unexplained power of one girl's pencil, four heroes have been brought together to stand for justice! But where light shines, darkness is sure to follow. Prepare to encounter... Shadow Polimar!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 194 pages, B&W.

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

Cover price $13.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Written by Ukyo Kodachi. Art and cover by Tatsuma Ejiri.

Gatchaman! Tekkaman! Casshan! Polimar!

The four heroes have begun to get used to their new home, but people are now disappearing one by one from Shibuya... including the heroes themselves! As evil looms near, will anyone remain to oppose it!?

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 226 pages, B&W.

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

Cover price $13.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Ukyo Kodachi. Art and cover by Tatsuma Ejiri.

Para Bellum's plan has the world racing towards destruction, but Gatchaman, Tekkaman, Casshan, and Polimar unite to confront this great evil! Little time remains, and it's now that the heroes must show their true value!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 226 pages, B&W.

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

Cover price $13.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Beginning of Possibility!"

Written by Sakon Kaidou. Art by Taiki.

In the year 2043, Infinite Dendrogram, the world's first successful full-dive VRMMO was released. In addition to its ability to perfectly simulate the five senses, along with its many other amazing features, the game promised to offer players a world full of infinite possibilities.

Nearly two years later, soon-to-be college freshman, Reiji Mukudori, is finally able to buy a copy of the game and start playing. With some help from his experienced older brother, Shu, and his partner Embryo, Reiji embarks on an adventure into the world of Infinite Dendrogram. Just what will he discover and encounter in this game world known for its incredible realism and infinite possibilities?

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Beasts of Undeath!"

Written by Sakon Kaidou. Art by Taiki.

After an unexpectedly challenging journey, Ray and his party finally arrive at Gideon, The City of Duels. The mere sight of the towering arenas and thriving fantasy townscapes is enough to instantly awe and enchant him. However - like anything that stands tall and proud - the city cast a great, dark shadow. The name of this shadow is the Gouz-Maise gang - a loathsome band of cutthroats who turn their profit kidnapping children and demanding ransom. Ray, wide-eyed and innocent, was blissfully unaware of just how cruel the hyper-realistic world of Infinite Dendrogram would become.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Clash of the Superiors!"

Written by Sakon Kaidou. Art by Taiki.

The day after Ray and Hugo faced off against the vile Gouz-Maise Gang, the city of Gideon was far livelier than usual, brimming with excitement and anticipation for a certain event. As one would expect from a metropolis bearing the title of "city of duels," the event was a match between two highly notable duelists: Figaro, the local hero, and Xunyu, one of the most powerful individuals from the far-east empire of Huang He. Both were Masters wielding the powers of Superior Embryos, and both would give their all to fight, make merry and emerge victorious. But a malicious plan unfurls itself in the shadows, who is it that seeks to strike the Kingdom of Altar at its most vulnerable?

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Franklin's Game!"

Written by Sakon Kaidou. Art by Taiki.

The city of duels is suddenly besieged by one of the Dryfe Imperium's Superiors. Mr. Franklin, the Giga Professor. Both admirably cunning and incorrigibly heinous, the sadistic scientist sets his sights on throwing Gideon into utter Pandemonium. As luck would have it, Ray, Marie, and Rook are caught right in the middle of his malicious machinations. Though outmatched, outnumbered and outsmarted, the knights and Masters of The Kingdom of Altar don't hesitate to retaliate. They have the spirit, no doubt, but will it be enough to defeat the mastermind of Franklin's Game?

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Those Who Blind the Possibilities!"

Written by Sakon Kaidou. Art by Taiki.

Thanks to Ray and his allies, the chaos in the city of duels is gradually abating. However, Giga Professor Franklin is far too obsessed with victory to let it end so easily... "Plan C!" he cries, as he plays yet another ace up his sleeve. But as Franklin stands proud, watching Gideon - and the kingdom with it - face utter destruction, a certain man moves out to show the Giga Professor the true meaning of the word.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "The Lunar Society!"

Written by Sakon Kaidou. Art by Taiki.

College will soon begin and set a limit on Reiji Mukudori's free time. Bent on enjoying his last carefree days in Dendro to the fullest, Ray speaks to his party and makes plans to go to the beach. A nap at the inn to clear his mind leads to a rude awakening as he finds himself kidnapped by the influential cult-clan, The Lunar Society, and is personally approached by their spiritual leader and the last Superior of the kingdom - High Priestess, Tsukuyo Fuso.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "The Shield of Miracles!"

Written by Sakon Kaidou. Art by Taiki.

Ray's arrival at Torne coincides with the beginning of the Windstar Festival, a joyous occasion that commemorates the defeat of an ancient evil. But the mischievous hands of fate twist the celebration into a birthday. The once-slumbering entity has returned, and it is now ready to unleash chaos, suffering, and despair upon all in sight. Naturally, Ray Starling is not a man who can allow such a creature to exist. The stars look down, the wind howls... but Ray soon finds his struggle intertwining with the life of a certain PK, and the matter of the missing Master.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. "The Hope They Left Behind!"

Written by Sakon Kaidou. Art by Taiki.

Having maxed out his Paladin rank, Ray considers what job to take and level next. As he does so, he hears of a job that was newly excavated alongside an ancient ruin in Altar's Quartierlatin County, an area bordering the Dryfe Imperium. Ray already meets the conditions for the job, and it suits him well, and he wastes no time going out to make the switch. But of course things are never quite so simple... Along the way, he encounters Azurite, a mysterious masked swordswoman. There was simply no way Ray could've known the far-reaching political implications of his venture to the ruins!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "Blue Blood Blitz!"

Written by Sakon Kaidou. Art by Taiki.

The battles around the ruins are intensifying. Two agents from Dryfe enter the stage, and the superweapon built to be the hope of ancient humanity is on the verge of awakening. The threats to the kingdom force the masked princess to reveal her power, while the demon lying dormant within Ray's bracers waits for her time to show herself. The Quartierlatin County is in grave danger, and it's up to Ray and his allies to stand and protect it.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. "After the Storm, and Before the Storm!"

Written by Sakon Kaidou. Art by Taiki.

The chaos at Quartierlatin subsides, and the kingdom begins to mend its relationship with the Masters. After a very long weekend, Reiji returns to college to work on his studies and mingle with his Dendro-playing friends. But as that happens, Hugo travels to Caldina to apprentice with a Superior. As he tries to level up, he finds himself embroiled in a major conflict with the local mafia!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. "The Glory Selector!"

Written by Sakon Kaidou. Art by Taiki.

An AI looks into the past, at an event long before Ray Starling set foot in the world of Infinite Dendrogram. The unstoppable Tri-Zenith Dragon emerges from the mountains. It is a bringer of death, wielding a miasma of desolation in its wake. The citizens of Altar can do nothing but watch as doom descends upon them. However... There are three who may be up to the challenge. Three Masters who, if they managed to work as one, could stop the imminent desolation of the land they call home. But with so much glory to gain, what could they stand to lose?

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. "The Forms of Love!"

Written by Sakon Kaidou. Art by Taiki.

Gideon, City of Duels, is bustling with life! A great celebration is underway, and a grand duel is about to take place. At Azurite's behest, Ray accompanies Xunyu on an escort mission to the great City of Duels. Meanwhile Hannya, the devilish berserker, is finally freed from the Gaol. She has only one thing on her mind: visiting her beloved (and oblivious) Figaro! Thus Gideon becomes the backdrop to the convergence of many stories, and many forms, of love.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. "Vorpal Rabbit, Vorpal Hare!"

Written by Sakon Kaidou. Art by Taiki.

Dryfe offers an olive branch to Altar, but just what will the price of peace truly be?

Hoping for the best, but expecting the worst, the Altarian government begins its preparation for the coming negotiations. Altimia needs to decide on her kingdom's terms and gather her retinue, while Ray needs to choose a new job and join a clan in case the talks go sour. As the imperium's leaders craft their plans, a vorpal blade flashes in the darkness, and a rabbit-shaped shadow hops out of the northern land on a top-secret mission to the southern kingdom.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 14 - 1st printing. "The Physical Apex!"

Written by Sakon Kaidou. Art by Taiki. Cover by Chi Tran. Translated by Andrew Hodgson.

All hopes of peace crumble as Princess Claudiah makes her intentions and demands known. Backed up against the wall and with nowhere else to turn, Ray and his companions must do everything within their power to keep the Kingdom of Altar safe. But even with the combined strength of Altar's Superiors on their side, will they be able to hold their own against the sheer might of the one hailed as the world's Physical Apex?

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 15 - 1st printing. "Game Over!"

Written by Sakon Kaidou. Art by Taiki. Cover by Chi Tran. Translated by Andrew Hodgson.

Conflict rages at the peace conference between Altar and Dryfe, and fresh battles break out on the city streets. Separate groups seeking the truth are at odds with each other while a lone treasure-hunter makes her own desperate play. And all the while, a grand confrontation approaches that may begin to reveal the world's mysteries. What exactly are the Control AIs? What is the true nature of the Arch Sage? And, most urgently... How might the people within Infinite Dendrogram avoid the ultimate Game Over?

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 16 - 1st printing. "The Tartarean Possibilities!"

Written by Sakon Kaidou. Art by Taiki. Cover by Chi Tran. Translated by Andrew Hodgson.

Hugo and AR-I-CA arrive in the great city of Cortana as they continue to hunt for the Treasurebeast Orbs. This cosmopolitan center of commerce is a jewel in the desert, but few things in the city are as valuable as the Orb that is said to have arrived here-one that can bestow the coveted power of immortality. Unfortunately, Hugo and AR-I-CA can't be the only ones investigating these rumors. A knight of ice, a soaring songstress, a bloodstained child, and a Master of death converge upon the poisoned oasis, heralding the coming of brand new possibilities!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 17 - 1st printing. "White Cat's Cradle!" Written by Sakon Kaidou. Art by Taiki. Cover by Chi Tran. Translated by Andrew Hodgson. While on his quest in the Sauda Mountain Pass, Ray chances upon something surprising... In his hands, he now holds a ticket to "The Anniversary," a special event led by the control AI. Teaming up with Juliet and a surprise companion from his college days, Ray and his team agree to make their way to the location indicated on the invitation. Unfortunately for the group, their plans crumble when they see just what kind of event it really is: an all-out battle royale on an uninhabited island! Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 18 - 1st printing. "King of Crime!" Written by Sakon Kaidou. Art by Taiki. Cover by Chi Tran. Translated by Andrew Hodgson. Ray and his new alliance, Death Period, are preparing for a major dueling event when they suddenly meet some surprising new recruits! As the clan grows even larger, it might be time for them to find a home of their own. Luckily for them, Count Gideon appears with a most unexpected offer in mind... At the same time, Sechs and his coconspirators deep in the gaol are putting the final touches on a plan more heinous than any before. The past and present converge to reveal a long-held secret known only to the King of Destruction... and the King of Crime! Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $15.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 19 - 1st printing. "The Overlord of Dreams!" Written by Sakon Kaidou. Art by Taiki. Cover by Chi Tran. Translated by Andrew Hodgson. Death Period settles into their new home in Gideon, the City of Duels, as the Tournaments are about to begin. Many powerful Masters have gathered from all over for the right to challenge a special UBM... but in a strange twist of fate, Ray Starling finds himself up against an opponent that even Altar's Superiors would hesitate to fight! Meanwhile, Sechs and his Illegal Frontier begin their plan to break out of the gaol, setting off a cascade of consequences that will ripple throughout the world. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $15.99.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Shuichi Shigeno. In the shadow of Akina Mountain, street racers take on one of the most dangerous roads in the world. Among them, a Trueno AE86, "The Ghost of Akina," tears through the pass like a phantom no other car can touch. Behind the wheel is Takumi Fujiwara, a tofu delivery boy on his way to becoming the greatest street racer ever. But even with a natural talent honed simply through his love of racing, nothing could have prepared Takumi for the world of hardcore street racing. Here, teams take each other on in modified racing machines with hooked up frames and engines that bring them to a whole other dimension of speed. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Shuichi Shigeno. Initial D is The Fast and the Furious meets Speed Racer! The legendary Akagi Red Suns have challenged the Akina Speed Stars, hoping to set a record on Akina Mountain that no one will ever beat. But the Red Suns never counted on Takumi and his Eight Six. As word of Takumi's race with the Red Suns' Keisuke Takahashi spreads through the Gunma Prefecture, other teams are heading to Akina for their shot at Takumi. Of course, he might care more if he wasn't always thinking of his date on the beach with Natsuki. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Shuichi Shigeno. With a little more torque and some tightening of the turns, Takumi rides his brakes with the delicate touch of an artist. The young Speed Star drives his father's Eight Six through treacherous mountain passes in a race against the Night Kids' Takeshi. It's intuitive rookie vs. seasoned street racer atop Mt. Akina, where a deadly combination of five consecutive hairpin turns put drivers to the ultimate test. As Ryosuke of the Red Suns follows behind, he studies Takumi's unorthodox moves and incredible raw talent with keen interest. He is one of many racers eager to pit their own talents against the mysterious Eight Six. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Does NOT Include Limited Edition Trading Card - Volume 6 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Shuichi Shigeno. Tak is beginning to feel comfortable with his racing skills and yearns to leave the comfort of Mt. Akina in search of new challenges. His search takes him to Mt. Usui and to a course unlike anything he has seen in his life. His pride as a racer is on the line as he challenges Usui's number one downhill specialist. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Contains a new translation of Initial D.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Initial D GN (2002-2008 Tokyopop) Vol. 1-2. Story and art by Shuichi Shigeno. Translated by Kevin Steinbach. Remember me? Relive Takumi Fujiwara's journey from tofu delivery boy to street-racing legend in an all-new, large-sized, 2-in-1 print edition of the series that made Japanese street racing into a worldwide phenomenon. Takumi Fujiwara spends a lot of time behind the wheel. His tofu delivery job sends him racing down the treacherous roads of Mount Akina, and without even realizing it, Takumi has mastered racing techniques that take most drivers a lifetime to learn. Of course, none of his friends realize this. They're all too busy watching the Akina Speed Stars, the local street racing team. When the legendary Red Suns show up to challenge the Speed Stars, the rival team obsesses over a phantom car, the Trueno Eight-Six, seen racing through the mountain roads. Who is the driver, and will they take on the dangerous challenge? Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 448 pages, B&W. Cover price $22.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $15.95

Add to cart Near Mint $15.95

Contains a new translation of Initial D.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Initial D GN (2002-2008 Tokyopop) Vol. 1-2. Story and art by Shuichi Shigeno. Translated by Kevin Steinbach. Remember me? Relive Takumi Fujiwara's journey from tofu delivery boy to street-racing legend in an all-new, large-sized, 2-in-1 print edition of the series that made Japanese street racing into a worldwide phenomenon. Takumi Fujiwara spends a lot of time behind the wheel. His tofu delivery job sends him racing down the treacherous roads of Mount Akina, and without even realizing it, Takumi has mastered racing techniques that take most drivers a lifetime to learn. Of course, none of his friends realize this. They're all too busy watching the Akina Speed Stars, the local street racing team. When the legendary Red Suns show up to challenge the Speed Stars, the rival team obsesses over a phantom car, the Trueno Eight-Six, seen racing through the mountain roads. Who is the driver, and will they take on the dangerous challenge? Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 448 pages, B&W. Cover price $22.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $22.99

Direct Market Exclusive Cover - Contains a new translation of Initial D.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Initial D GN (2002-2008 Tokyopop) Vol. 1-2. Story and art by Shuichi Shigeno. Translated by Kevin Steinbach. At last, Shuichi Shigeno's all-time manga about Japanese street racing that turned into a global phenomenon is back! Live the legend of how Tak Fujiwara went from tofu delivery boy to street-racing god. This edition marks the long-awaited publication of the complete series in English, including the final volumes never released in English before. Tak Fujiwara spends a lot of time behind the wheel. His tofu delivery job sends him racing down the treacherous roads of Mount Akina, and without even realizing it, Tak has mastered racing techniques that take most drivers a lifetime to learn. Of course, none of his friends realize this. They're all too busy watching the Akina Speed Stars, the local street racing team. When the legendary Red Suns show up to challenge the Speed Stars, it looks as if the Trueno Eight Six that has been seen racing through the mountain roads. The question remains...who's the driver of this phantom car? Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 448 pages, B&W. Cover price $22.99.

Contains a new translation of Initial D.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Initial D GN (2002-2008 Tokyopop) Vol. 3-4. Story and art by Shuichi Shigeno. Translated by Kevin Steinbach. Is gripping truly king in racing? That is what Takeshi Nakazoto of the Myogi Night Kids wants to prove with his GT-R against Takumi Fujiwara's specially tuned Trueno Eight-Six. Mount Akina's downhill may not necessarily be that easy of a race, and an overpowered engine and inflated ego may turn a deadly corner. What's more, the racing scene is wondering if Takumi can replicate his drift skills on a run other than Mount Akina, while Takumi shows nascent signs of a racing obsession. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 464 pages, B&W. Cover price $22.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $15.95

Add to cart Near Mint $15.95

Contains a new translation of Initial D.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Initial D GN (2002-2008 Tokyopop) Vol. 5-6. Story and art by Shuichi Shigeno. Translated by Kevin Steinbach. Takumi Fujiwara spends a lot of time behind the wheel. His tofu delivery job sends him racing down the treacherous roads of Mount Akina, and without even realizing it, Takumi has mastered racing techniques that take most drivers a lifetime to learn. Of course, none of his friends realize this. They're all too busy watching the Akina Speed Stars, the local street racing team. When the legendary Red Suns show up to challenge the Speed Stars, the rival team obsesses over a phantom car, the Trueno Eight-Six, seen racing through the mountain roads. Who is the driver, and will they take on the dangerous challenge? Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 464 pages, B&W. Cover price $22.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $15.95

Add to cart Near Mint $15.95

Contains a new translation of Initial D.

Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Initial D GN (2002-2008 Tokyopop) Vol. 5-6. Story and art by Shuichi Shigeno. Translated by Kevin Steinbach. Takumi Fujiwara spends a lot of time behind the wheel. His tofu delivery job sends him racing down the treacherous roads of Mount Akina, and without even realizing it, Takumi has mastered racing techniques that take most drivers a lifetime to learn. Of course, none of his friends realize this. They're all too busy watching the Akina Speed Stars, the local street racing team. When the legendary Red Suns show up to challenge the Speed Stars, the rival team obsesses over a phantom car, the Trueno Eight-Six, seen racing through the mountain roads. Who is the driver, and will they take on the dangerous challenge? Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 464 pages, B&W. Cover price $22.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shin'ichi Sakamoto. Translated by Michael Gombos. Blood, death, and duty-the title bequeathed to the heir of the royal executioner becomes a burden too heavy to bear. Born into a family of executioners, Charles-Henri Sanson must take up his father's mantle as the Royal Executioner of Paris. Conflicted between his desire to honor the family name and rebelling against the longstanding practice, he chooses to follow tradition, but vows to be the last executioner-the last Sanson to spill blood in the name of justice. In this omnibus edition collecting volumes 1-3 of the original manga series, Shin'ichi Sakamoto masterfully fictionalizes the true life of Charles-Henri Sanson, the "Gentleman of Paris," who performed nearly three thousand executions in 18th-century France. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 632 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $29.99.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Shin'ichi Sakamoto. Translated by Michael Gombos. Blood, death, and duty-the title bequeathed to the heir of the royal executioner becomes a burden too heavy to bear. Born into a family of executioners, Charles-Henri Sanson must take up his father's mantle as the Royal Executioner of Paris. Conflicted between his desire to honor the family name and rebelling against the longstanding practice, he chooses to follow tradition, but vows to be the last executioner-the last Sanson to spill blood in the name of justice. In this omnibus edition collecting volumes 1-3 of the original manga series, Shin'ichi Sakamoto masterfully fictionalizes the true life of Charles-Henri Sanson, the "Gentleman of Paris," who performed nearly three thousand executions in 18th-century France. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 632 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $29.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $20.95

Add to cart Near Mint $20.95

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shin'ichi Sakamoto. Translated by Michael Gombos. Unflinching poise in the face of mortal justice-a world free of execution will be sought at the cost of further death. In this omnibus edition collecting volumes 4-6 of the original manga series, Shin'ichi Sakamoto masterfully fictionalizes the true life of Charles-Henri Sanson, the "Gentleman of Paris," who performed nearly three thousand executions in 18th century France. What has begun, must be seen to an end. Despite the sorrows of a broken heart, Charles must carry out the execution of the condemned Damiens. Swearing to fulfill his duty mercifully, fate plays a cruel hand, and within the ranks of the Sanson family, one intervenes in a shocking display. With dreams of a future of mercy and flourishing equality, Charles faces the execution of the century. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 632 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $29.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Shuzo Oshimi. Translated by Sheldon Drzka.

Yesterday college dropout Isao Komori was killing time playing video games and hitting up the convenience store. Today, he finds himself in the body of a popular and well-composed high school girl! How did this happen? What of the young lady whose body he now possesses? And how will he return them to their former selves.

From Shuzo Oshimi, the best-selling author of Flowers of Evil and Happiness, comes a coming-of-age tale with a sci-fi twist.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $12.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Shuzo Oshimi. Translated by Sheldon Drzka.

It's becoming clear to Isao that finding Mari is going to take even more time than he had hoped. As he and Yori continue their search, the two will have to cooperate to preserve Mari's social life.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $12.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Shuzo Oshimi. Translated by Sheldon Drzka.

Mari is still missing and with few clues and even fewer options, Isao and Yori turn their focus on the man currently living in the Komori apartment.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $12.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Shuzo Oshimi. Translated by Sheldon Drzka.

The search for Mari continues and now Isao Komori has joined the team. But while things are improving away from home, there is still trouble at home. Maybe the reason why Mari is missing has to due to her homelife. Maybe it is something even more personal.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $12.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Shuzo Oshimi. Translated by Sheldon Drzka.

Mari returned home, albeit briefly. And now Isao is determined to bring her back full-time. But after experiencing Mari's pain and fear, the question is what drove her away in the first place?

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $12.95.