Comic books in 'Manga'

Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Wataru Momose. Thanks to magical fairy Riris magic, Anzu is now stuck spending her days fending off hot guys. First it was classmate Kazuki, then childhood friend Junta. Now the rich and naive Koganei has suddenly taken an interest in her!! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 200 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Wataru Momose. Riri, the fairy to blame for Anzus misfortune, transforms into a human boy! Will Anzu be able to cope on the magical mock date Riri has in store for her?! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 184 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Wataru Momose. Thanks to Riris magic, Anzu is stuck spending her days fending off hot guys. But now an ugly specter from Kazukis past reappears, and even Anzu herself is put in physical danger! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

1st printing.

Macoto Takahashi is the legendary artist known for his romantic images of female characters adorned with roses, flowers, ribbons, lace, stars and so on. Heavily influenced by Art Deco, Macoto Takahashi's work laid the foundation of female characters in Japanese Manga. This book reveals the history of Macoto's artworks and the stories behind the images.

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

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1st Printing. Original story by William Shakespeare. Written by COM. Art by COM and Gonzo. A fantasy manga retelling of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." In Neo Verona, the Montagues attempt to overthrow the ruling Capulets and kill all of them in the process - with the exception of the daughter of the Capulets, Juliet. Rescued by servants, the sole surviving Capulet randomly encounters Romeo, the son of the Montagues, 14 years later and falls in love. Will their story finally get a happy ending? Softcover,6-in X 8 1/2-in, 384 pages, B&W. Cover price $18.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Syu Sakuratani. Translated by Jonah Mayahara-Miller.

The neighborhood cock of the walk is more than just an ordinary rooster-he's humanity's greatest defender! His opponents may be ten stories tall, but nothing is bigger than his stout heart and his fearsome, earth-shattering cry-cock-a-doodle-do!

Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences

Cover price $12.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Syu Sakuratani. Translated by Jonah Mayahara-Miller.

Keiji the superpowered rooster continues his quest to find the demon that killed his sister. Determined to spare others from a violent death, he refuses to allow himself any companions. But a young fan and an old flame have their own reasons for wanting to join him. Given the ferocity of his new foes, Keiji may need the help!

Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences

Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Syu Sakuratani. Translated by Jonah Mayahara-Miller.

The fierce battle with the greed demon is over, but things are just beginning to heat up for Keiji as a video of the confrontation goes viral! The accidental fame brings unwanted attention to the heroic band of fowls. When the notoriety becomes overwhelming, Keiji finds himself seeking solace from an unexpected source. Can rooster and demon come together to find the meaning of life?

Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences

Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Syu Sakuratani. Translated by Jonah Mayahara-Miller. Keiji managed to save an imperiled town from being swept away, inspiring all who witnessed his heroic feat. Keiji's, Elizabeth's, and Chicken Little's fame has begun to spread, even among other birds. When a group of pigeons challenges the pride of chickens everywhere, there's only one way to defend it-a group date! But trouble follows Keiji everywhere he goes, and the appearance of a mysterious demon and a rooster claiming to be Keiji's half-brother can only complicate things... Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences Cover price $12.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Syu Sakuratani. Translated by Jonah Mayahara-Miller. Morio, the kind demon thought to have died in the flood, reappears, and attacks a town near where the devils may be hiding. Keiji and his comrades investigate but with the sudden appearance of his half-brother, Keisuke, Keiji is forced to confront his troubled history with their father. Despite not wanting anything to do with his old man, Keiji decided to help Keisuke rescue their father from the devils. And in this disparate battle, Chicken Little must face her fears to save everyone! Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Syu Sakuratani. Translated by Jonah Mayahara-Miller. To save Morio from the demon controlling him, Chicken little has found her courage and one inside Morio's head! She finds the creature that has attached itself to Morio's brain, but the parasite may get the better of Chicken Little as well! Meanwhile, Keiji, Keisuke, and Elizabeth battle the seemingly unstoppable devil and his minions. When even Keiji goes down, Keisuke must awaken the Righteous Egg within his heart to achieve victory. But will even this power be enough? Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences Cover price $14.99.

Volume 9 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Akihisa Ikeda. LESSON NINE: MONSTER MAMAS__WHEN TWO OF YOUR MONSTER FRIENDS' MOTHERS MISTAKE YOU FOR THEIR PRECIOUS DAUGHTERS' BOYFRIEND, ACT LIKE...__a. the perfect monster-in-law to be_b. you love to play the field_c. you never met them before in your life. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages,B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 10 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Akihisa Ikeda. A MAGIC MIRROR THAT REFLECTS THE TRUE NATURE OF WHOEVER LOOKS INTO IT IS BEST USED TO...a) pop your zits, b)pick your friends or c)devour your soul Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages,B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

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Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Akihisa Ikeda. Average human teenager Tsukune accidentally enrolls at a boarding school for monsters--no, not jocks and popular kids, but bona fide werewolves, witches and unnameables out of his wildest nightmares! On the plus side, all the girls have a monster crush on him. On the negative side, all the boys are so jealous they want to kill him! And so do the girls he spurns, because he only has eyes for one of them--the far-from-average vampire Moka. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Akihisa Ikeda. When magical warming strikes Yokai Academy, you had better...a. reduce your supernatural footprintb. hightail it to snow fairy countryc. deny that monster activity has anything to do with it Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Akihisa Ikeda. Inner Ghoul To get in touch with your inner ghoul... a. go shopping b. cuddle a teddy bear c. brains...brains... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 7 - 2nd and later printings. "Vanishing Acts!" Story and art by Akihisa Ikeda. GangstahWhen you're a houseguest and your friends start vanishing one by one...a. blame your hostsb. play hide and seekc. move to a motel Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: May or may NOT include poster insert. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 14 - 1st printing. Story and art by Akihisa Ikeda. Average human teenager Tsukune accidentally enrolls at a boarding school for monsters--no, not jocks and popular kids, but bona fide werewolves, witches and unnameables out of his wildest nightmares! On the plus side, all the girls have a monster crush on him. On the negative side, all the boys are so jealous they want to kill him! And so do the girls he spurns, because he only has eyes for one of them--the far-from-average vampire Moka. On the plus side, Moka only has glowing red eyes for Tsukune. On the O-negative side, she also has a burning, unquenchable thirst for his blood... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 220 pages, B&W. NOTE: May or may NOT include poster insert. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kachiru Ishizue. Adapted by Ysabet Reinhardt MacFarlane. Translated by JN Productions. Rescued from a horrendous carriage accident, Stella awakens at a gothic manor in the company of her saviors-a group of impossibly gorgeous young men. Their gentlemanly manners conceal a brutal, inhuman thirst. Can she unravel the mystery of their condition and escape before it's too late to tell danger from passion? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Kachiru Ishizue. Adapted by Ysabet Reinhardt MacFarlane. Translated by JN Productions. Rescued from a horrendous carriage accident, Stella awakens at a gothic manor in the company of her saviors-a group of impossibly gorgeous young men. Their gentlemanly manners conceal a brutal, inhuman thirst. Can she unravel the mystery of their condition and escape before it's too late to tell danger from passion? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kachiru Ishizue. Adapted by Ysabet Reinhardt MacFarlane. Translated by JN Productions. Yearning between Stella and mansion resident Levi grows into a dangerous romance. Levi's kisses prevent Stella from crystallizing further, but the effort causes Levi to fall unconscious with a raging fever. To save him, Stella must journey into Levi's soul and confront the nun Luchia's grasp on his past. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kachiru Ishizue. Adapted by Ysabet Reinhardt MacFarlane. Translated by JN Productions. Gilbert reappears to warn Stella about sweet and friendly Yoel,but can she trust the man who attacked her? Stella also fends offFriedrich's advances while deepening her relationship with Levi.As the beautiful men Stella lives with reveal their secrets, she mustprotect herself from their dark impulses. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kachiru Ishizue. Adapted by Ysabet Reinhardt MacFarlane. Translated by JN Productions. Desperate for Stella's affection, Yoel stabs Levi, who reconsiders his desire to protect the other nonhumans. Stella searches through Rosémary's notes to find a way to awaken Yoel after the incident and uncovers clues about why Levi's been shedding tears of blood. Are any of Rosémary's "children" really capable of love? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kachiru Ishizue. Adapted by Ysabet Reinhardt MacFarlane. Translated by JN Productions. Claude and Friedrich take desperate measures to vie for Stella's affection, when she only has eyes for Levi. This frantic battle for her heart leads to further bloodshed and the need for Stella to make a big decision. Can her love for Levi last in the face of unrelenting obstacles? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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1st Printing. Written by Jason S. Yadao. The Rough Guide to Manga is the Ultimate handbook for exploring the world of Japanese comics. Softcover, 7-in. x 7-in.; 280 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $18.99.

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Speed! Candy! Story, art and flipbook-style covers by Lea Hernandez. The manga-inspired saga of Raven, a mecha-suit fighter swept up into the double-dealing entertainment empire surrounding televised mecha fights. Raven realizes that the faceless suits at EnTeCo may not have her best interests at heart; her new rival, Crimson August, turns out to be the last person she expected. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

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Sugar and Wax. Story, art and cover by Lea Hernandez. The manga-inspired saga of Raven, a mecha-suit fighter swept up into the double-dealing entertainment empire surrounding televised mecha fights. Raven learns that pretty much everyone she knows has a hidden identity or dark secret; things get even more complicated after her match with Crimson Winter. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

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Sapphire Bullets. Story, art and cover by Lea Hernandez. The manga-inspired saga of Raven, a mecha-suit fighter swept up into the double-dealing entertainment empire surrounding televised mecha fights. EnTeCo begins circulating leaked photos of Raven's Tansie character in a clinch with rival Crimson Winter; Oishii convinces Raven she needs to leave the company and go out on her own. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

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It's Not Romantic. Stories by Lea Hernandez and Warren Ellis. Art and cover by Lea Hernandez. The manga-inspired saga of Raven, a mecha-suit fighter swept up into the double-dealing entertainment empire surrounding televised mecha fights. Raven sets out to wrest control of her Tansie character back from EnTeCo...but has she waited too long to make her stand? Also featuring a Poppy backup story, written by superstar writer Warren Ellis. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

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It's Not Romantic. Stories by Lea Hernandez and Warren Ellis. Art and cover by Lea Hernandez. The manga-inspired saga of Raven, a mecha-suit fighter swept up into the double-dealing entertainment empire surrounding televised mecha fights. Raven finds that stepping out on her own isnt as easy as it looks, especially for an ex-celebrity. Also featuring a Poppy backup story, written by superstar writer Warren Ellis. Final issue of the series; Ravens story was concluded in a webcomic and the Rumble Girls TPB (2003). 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

1st printing. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. Collects "Fire Tripper", "Laughing Target", and "Maris the Chojo". Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Wataru Midori. Shouta Kikuzatos hopes of starting on his schools prestigious soccer team are derailed when a terrible incident costs him his leg. Now in his first year of high school (again), Kikuzato has resigned himself to never reaching his athletic dreams. But when Chidori, a passing prosthetist, notices Kikuzatos artificial limb- and speed-as he races through the train station, the specialist proposes a partnership: Chidori will build Kikuzato a brand-new leg designed solely for speed. All Kikuzato has to do is run! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.00.

Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Wataru Midori. The race in Shibuya has given Kikuzato a taste of what running and competing on a blade could be, but it will take more than a new leg for him to truly be a contender the next time he races. Kikuzato needs to learn how to run, and Usami is only too happy to give him some pointers after school at track and field club. Kikuzato thought his days of training with a team were behind him, but with the club members help, the path to becoming a runner opens before him—though not without a few hurdles along the way! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.00.

Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Wataru Midori. Kikuzato is sprinting toward his new goal of becoming a more powerful runner, but each stride takes him further from his soccer days—and the friends who once played alongside him. Kikuzatos wasnt the only life affected by his accident, and ever since that day, Takekawa has watched his best friend on and off the field steadily slip away. Can these former teammates repair the rift between them, even as world events throw all their high school hopes and dreams into disarray?! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.00.

Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Wataru Midori. When the worsening pandemic forces schools to close temporarily, Kikuzato and the other members of the track and field club must find creative ways to keep up their training. The anticipation of his new custom running prosthesis is more than enough to motivate Kikuzato, but his excitement is undercut by the presence of his father, now working from home. Will being in close quarters bring father and son together or drive them even further apart?! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.00.

Volume 5 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Wataru Midori. As schools reopen and clubs reconvene after COVID-19 closures, Kikuzato is eager to try out his new leg. But even with the improved fit, his worry about falling like he did in his first public race plagues his training for the next. Running is as much a mental game as it is a physical one, and between his fear and his fight with Take, Kikuzato isnt seeing the improvement he hoped his new leg would bring. If he means to succeed, Kikuzato must answer one question for himself: Why am I running anyway? Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.00.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. Story and art by Nobuhiro Watsuki. The Great Kyoto Fire behind them (and casualties relatively slight), Kenshin and the others consider their next move. The Oniwabanshu may indeed be allies this time but their leader, Shinomori Aoshi, is not. Is Kenshin truly the only one who can bring peace to the former Okashira or "head" of the Kyoto-based spy group? Elsewhere, madman Shishio Makoto has made his own plans for Kenshin and the others, plans involving a "man-to-man," death match-style battle to the finish. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 14 - 1st printing. Story and art by Nobuhiro Watsuki. As the Juppongatana or "Ten Swords" move to attack those at Aoi-Ya (Kaoru, Yahiko, Misao, and the rest of the Kyoto-based spy clan), Kenshin-accompanied by Sanosuke and Sait?-squares off against one of his most powerful opponents yet: Shinomori Aoshi, former Okashira or "head" of the Oniwabansh?. Bound by promises to both return Misao's "Aoshi-sama" to her safely, and to face Shinomori himself in a climactic, decisive battle, the time is now to learn once and for all who has the will to live, who has the will to die... and who has the will to fight. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 15 - 1st printing. Story and art by Nobuhiro Watsuki. At the madman Shishio Makoto's headquarters, the long-delayed duel between Kenshin and Shinomori Aoshi concludes while, at Aoi-Ya, those left behind wage their own desperate battle against Shishio's Juppongatana or "Ten Swords." The strength of one swordsman in particular seems monstrous, and defeatimminent... that is, until Kenshin's former Hiten Mitsurugi master, Hiko Seijuro, takes the field.Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 16 - 1st printing. Story and art by Nobuhiro Watsuki. Is there such a thing as divine will or guidance? Seta Sôjirô, stopping for a moment in mid-battle with Kenshin, may be beginning to think so. When Sôjirô made the fateful decision to ally with the monomaniacal Shishio Makoto, his family paid the ultimate price. But is the flesh of the weak truly the sustenance of the strong, as Shishio insists? Kenshin, whose Hiten Mitsurugi school places the protection of the helpless before all else, would surely disagree. In a world where might makes right only too often, what choice have "the wronged" but to wait for a savior? And when that savior comes too late...what then? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.95.

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Volume 17 - 1st printing. Story and art by Nobuhiro Watsuki. The madness of Shishio Makoto may know no bounds, but what of his body? An eleventh-hour revelation suggests a possible weakness, but will the news come in time to help a critically wounded Kenshin, whose own strength is reaching its limit? In this new era of Meiji, it's getting harder and harder to tell the innocents from the victims. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 20 - 1st printing. Story and art by Nobuhiro Watsuki. Deep in the Japanese countryside, far from the gore-spattered streets of the capital, a man who never knew what happiness was begins a new life as husband to a woman who claims to have nowhere else to go. If a man cannot fight to protect the woman he loves, what will become of the nation? Can one woman alone be enough to hold back the madness? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.95.

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Volume 23 - 1st printing. Story and art by Nobuhiro Watsuki. In order to discover more about the relationship that binds Kenshin and Enishi, Saitô Hajime makes a surprise appearance at the Kamiya Dojo - only to find the aftermath of Kenshin, Sanosuke and Yahiko's desperate life-or-death battles with Enishi's cabal of fighters. One member of the "Six Comrades" remains standing - Yatsume Mumyôi. Will the strength of Saitô's Gatotsu be enough to fell this freakish warrior-of-the-shadows?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 25 - 1st printing. Story and art by Nobuhiro Watsuki. Kujiranami escapes from prison and goes on the rampage. Armed with a frightening new weapon, the police force is helpless against his wrath. One warrior has the courage to stand up to him: Myôjin Yahiko, Kenshin's youthful ward and Kaoru's only student. And while it's true that Yahiko's skill has increased, will he alone be able to stop Kujiranami? If Kenshin doesn't do something quick, this will certainly by Yahiko's greatest - and last - battle! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 26 - 1st printing. Story and art by Nobuhiro Watsuki. If there's one thing Sagara Sanosuke can't stand, it's hypocritical, loudmouthed braggarts who are all talk. Finding himself in the middle of a provincial squabble between an old man and the local yakuza, Sano returns to his old "fight merchant" ways, and agrees to do some ad hoc butt-kicking for pay. But the old man he's hired to tangle with might be his strongest foe to date. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Rurouni Kenshin TPB (2003-2006 Viz Digest) Vol. 1-3. Story and art by Nobuhiro Watsuki. Get it all, and get it BIG! Each VIZ BIG Edition of Rurouni Kenshin features three volumes at a time, and for the first time has color pages! Packed with action, romance, and historical intrigue, Rurouni Kenshin is one of the most beloved and popular manga series worldwide. Set against the backdrop of the Meiji Restoration, it tells the saga of Himura Kenshin, once an assassin of ferocious power, now a humble rurouni, a wandering swordsman fighting to protect the honor of those in need. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 584 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $17.99.

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Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Rurouni Kenshin TPB (2003-2006 Viz Digest) Vol. 10-12. Story and art by Nobuhiro Watsuki. Kenshin journeys to the home of Arai Shakkû, the legendary swordsmith who forged his sakabatô, in the hope of procuring a replacement for the blade that was shattered in a fight with Seta Sôjirô. Instead of Shakkû, though, Kenshin finds his son Seikû, who has given up making instruments of death. But when word gets around that before he passed away Shakkû forged a final blade, one of Shishio's warriors also decides to pay a visit, and he doesn't plan on leaving empty-handed. With the safety of Seikû's family at risk, Kenshin springs into action, even if it means fighting without a weapon at his side! Next, Kenshin realizes that if he is to defeat Shishio the time has come to complete his training in Hiten Mitsurugi-ryû. But first he will have to convince his incredibly stubborn master, Hiko Seijûrô, that he is indeed worthy of Hiten Mitsurugi's greatest secrets and techniques. Then, with all ten of his Juppongatana "Ten Swords" fighters now in Kyoto, Shishio kicks his scheme to radically alter the face of Meiji Era Japan into high gear. Can Kenshin, Saitô and Misao marshal their resources in time to prevent Shishio from burning Kyoto to the ground? Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 574 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $17.99.

Volume 1-2-3 - 1st printing. Collects Rurouni Kenshin GN (2003-2006 Shonen Jump Edition Digest) Vol. 1-3.

Story and art by Nobuhiro Watsuki.

One hundred and forty years ago in Kyoto, with the coming of the American "Black Ships," there arose a warrior who, felling men with his bloodstained blade, gained the name Hitokiri, or Manslayer! His killer blade helped close the turbulent Bakumatsu era and slashed open the progressive Meiji period. Then he vanished and, with the flow of years, became legend.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 600 pages, B&W.

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 4-5-6 - 1st printing. Collects Rurouni Kenshin GN (2003-2006 Shonen Jump Edition Digest) Vol. 4-6.

Story and art by Nobuhiro Watsuki.

Isurugi Raijûta, a truly old-school swordsman, comes to Kenshin and requests his aid in reforming the state of swordsmanship schools in Japan. Although Kenshin is intrigued by Raijûta's ideals, Raijûta's plan to "weed out" the schools he deems unfit is not in accordance with Kenshin's deepest-held beliefs. But when Kenshin walks away from the offer, one fact quickly becomes apparent: Raijûta will stop at nothing to ensure the supremacy of his own school of sword fighting!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 600 pages, B&W.

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 7-8-9 - 1st printing. Collects Rurouni Kenshin GN (2003-2006 Shonen Jump Edition Digest) Vol. 7-9.

Story and art by Nobuhiro Watsuki.

When former Shinsengumi captain Saito Hajime arrives on the steps of Kamiya dojo, he challenges Kenshin to a duel that will force a reawakening of Kenshin's own past. Then, Kenshin leaves for turbulent Kyoto, against the wishes of nearly everyone who knows him as the gentle rurouni. Is Kenshin headed to Kyoto for a duel...or for a death match?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 600 pages, B&W.

Cover price $14.99.