Comic books in 'Manga'

Volume 10 - 1st printing.

Story and Art by Rumiko Takahashi. Translated and Adapted by Camellia Nieh.

There's never a dull moment on the beach in summer, especially when Ataru and Mendo encounter a beautiful woman looking for her lost child on the bottom of the ocean. Could this be Ryunosuke's missing mother? Later, Ataru and Ten's ongoing battle for dominance creates some serious collateral damage when Lum gets hit point-blank with a projectile rice cooker. Will she ever talk to them again?!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 384 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences

Cover price $19.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing.

Story and Art by Rumiko Takahashi. Translated and Adapted by Camellia Nieh.

Once again, Lum has introduced a bizarre menace to Earth, causing her classmates to quake with fear-a judge who "vanishes" performers whose New Year's Hidden Talent Show acts are deemed subpar! Later, Mendo is shocked by the sudden announcement of his arranged marriage to a bride so secret even members of her own family don't know her!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 384 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences

Cover price $19.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Story and Art by Rumiko Takahashi. Translated and Adapted by Camellia Nieh.

Mendo has been called upon to save a fair maiden-by going on a date with her! But the peril Asuka faces is her own boy-phobia, so Mendo just keeps making things worse! Later, Lum tries to encourage a Tomobiki High student to stand up for herself against some bullies and ends up facing off in the ring against the head of another high school's delinquents. Good thing Lum has hidden strength to draw upon!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 384 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences

Cover price $19.99.

Volume 13 - 1st printing.

Story and Art by Rumiko Takahashi. Translated and Adapted by Camellia Nieh.

Lum cultivates a Dream Seed that will allow her to bring her dearest dreams to fruition. But Sakura mistakes it for a sleeping pill and finds herself stuck in a three-day nightmare with Lum's idea of true romance! Later, Benten and Ryunosuke go head-to-head in a battle to see which one is the girliest! When fists can't settle the score, they turn to feminine charm!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 384 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences

Cover price $19.99.

All Text is in Japanese

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Nanki Satō. Art and cover by Akira Kiduki. A young man is in love with his coworker that is in a long-distance relationship with her boyfriend. But she agrees to go out with him on one condition - they can never have sex! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 196 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

All Text is in Japanese

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Nanki Satō. Art and cover by Akira Kiduki. A young man is in love with his coworker that is in a long-distance relationship with her boyfriend. But she agrees to go out with him on one condition - they can never have sex! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 196 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

All Text is in Japanese

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Nanki Satō. Art and cover by Akira Kiduki. A young man is in love with his coworker that is in a long-distance relationship with her boyfriend. But she agrees to go out with him on one condition - they can never have sex! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 196 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

All Text is in Japanese

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Nanki Satō. Art and cover by Akira Kiduki. A young man is in love with his coworker that is in a long-distance relationship with her boyfriend. But she agrees to go out with him on one condition - they can never have sex! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 196 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

All Text is in Japanese

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Nanki Satō. Art and cover by Akira Kiduki. A young man is in love with his coworker that is in a long-distance relationship with her boyfriend. But she agrees to go out with him on one condition - they can never have sex! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 206 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

All Text is in Japanese

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by Nanki Satō. Art and cover by Akira Kiduki. A young man is in love with his coworker that is in a long-distance relationship with her boyfriend. But she agrees to go out with him on one condition - they can never have sex! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 196 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

All Text is in Japanese

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Written by Nanki Satō. Art and cover by Akira Kiduki. A young man is in love with his coworker that is in a long-distance relationship with her boyfriend. But she agrees to go out with him on one condition - they can never have sex! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 196 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

All Text is in Japanese

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Written by Nanki Satō. Art and cover by Akira Kiduki. A young man is in love with his coworker that is in a long-distance relationship with her boyfriend. But she agrees to go out with him on one condition - they can never have sex! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 196 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

All Text is in Japanese

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Written by Nanki Satō. Art and cover by Akira Kiduki. A young man is in love with his coworker that is in a long-distance relationship with her boyfriend. But she agrees to go out with him on one condition - they can never have sex! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 196 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

All Text is in Japanese

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Written by Nanki Satō. Art and cover by Akira Kiduki. A young man is in love with his coworker that is in a long-distance relationship with her boyfriend. But she agrees to go out with him on one condition - they can never have sex! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 196 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Take. Translated by Jennifer Ward. Adapted by T. Campbell. A slice-of-life comedy about an introverted college student and his buxom, bubbly classmate! Sakurai Shinichi's one wish is for a little peace and quiet. But Uzaki Hana, his boisterous, well-endowed underclassman, has other plans. All she wants is to hang out and poke fun at him. With the help of her chipper charm and peppy persistence, this might just be the start of a beautiful relationship! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 146 pages, B&W. Older Teen (15+) Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $13.99

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Take. Translated by Jennifer Ward. Adapted by T. Campbell. A slice-of-life comedy about an introverted college student and his buxom, bubbly classmate! Sakurai Shinichi's one wish is for a little peace and quiet. But Uzaki Hana, his boisterous, well-endowed underclassman, has other plans. All she wants is to hang out and poke fun at him. With the help of her chipper charm and peppy persistence, this might just be the start of a beautiful relationship! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 144 pages, B&W. Older Teen (15+) Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $13.99

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Take. Translated by Jennifer Ward. Adapted by T. Campbell. A slice-of-life comedy about an introverted college student and his buxom, bubbly classmate! Sakurai Shinichi's one wish is for a little peace and quiet. But Uzaki Hana, his boisterous, well-endowed underclassman, has other plans. All she wants is to hang out and poke fun at him. With the help of her chipper charm and peppy persistence, this might just be the start of a beautiful relationship! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 146 pages, B&W. Older Teen (15+) Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $13.99

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Take. Translated by Jennifer Ward. Adapted by T. Campbell. Sakurai Shinichi's one wish is for a little peace and quiet. But Uzaki Hana - his boisterous, well-endowed underclassman - has other plans. All she wants is to hang out and poke fun at him. With the help of her chipper charm and peppy persistence, this might just be the start of a beautiful relationship! Fans of slice-of-life comedy are sure to enjoy this new "odd couple" tale about misadventures in a college setting. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 146 pages, B&W. Older Teen (15+) Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $13.99

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Take. Translated by Jennifer Ward. Adapted by T. Campbell. Sakurai Shinichi's one wish is for a little peace and quiet. But Uzaki Hana - his boisterous, well-endowed underclassman - has other plans. All she wants is to hang out and poke fun at him. With the help of her chipper charm and peppy persistence, this might just be the start of a beautiful relationship! Fans of slice-of-life comedy are sure to enjoy this new "odd couple" tale about misadventures in a college setting. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 146 pages, B&W. Older Teen (15+) Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $13.99

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Take. Translated by Jennifer Ward. Adapted by T. Campbell. Sakurai Shinichi's one wish is for a little peace and quiet. But Uzaki Hana - his boisterous, well-endowed underclassman - has other plans. All she wants is to hang out and poke fun at him. With the help of her chipper charm and peppy persistence, this might just be the start of a beautiful relationship! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 148 pages, B&W. Older Teen (15+) Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $13.99

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Take. Translated by Jennifer Ward. Adapted by T. Campbell. Sakurai Shinichi's one wish is for a little peace and quiet. But Uzaki Hana-his boisterous, well-endowed underclassman-has other plans. All she wants is to hang out and poke fun at him. With the help of her chipper charm and peppy persistence, this might just be the start of a beautiful relationship! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 148 pages, B&W. Older Teen (15+) Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Take. Translated by Jennifer Ward. Adapted by T. Campbell. Sakurai Shinichi's one wish is for a little peace and quiet. But Uzaki Hana-his boisterous, well-endowed underclassman-has other plans. All she wants is to hang out and poke fun at him. With the help of her chipper charm and peppy persistence, this might just be the start of a beautiful relationship! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 146 pages, B&W. Older Teen (15+) Cover price $13.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Take. Translated by Jennifer Ward. Adapted by T. Campbell. Sakurai Shinichi's one wish is for a little peace and quiet. But Uzaki Hana-his boisterous, well-endowed underclassman-has other plans. All she wants is to hang out and poke fun at him. With the help of her chipper charm and peppy persistence, this might just be the start of a beautiful relationship! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 146 pages, B&W. Older Teen (15+) Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Take. Translated by Jennifer Ward. Adapted by T. Campbell. Sakurai Shinichi's one wish is for a little peace and quiet. But Uzaki Hana-his boisterous, well-endowed underclassman-has other plans. All she wants is to hang out and poke fun at him. With the help of her chipper charm and peppy persistence, this might just be the start of a beautiful relationship! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 138 pages, B&W. Older Teen (15+) Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Take. Translated by Jennifer Ward. Adapted by T. Campbell. Sakurai Shinichi's one wish is for a little peace and quiet. But Uzaki Hana-his boisterous, well-endowed underclassman-has other plans. All she wants is to hang out and poke fun at him. With the help of her chipper charm and peppy persistence, this might just be the start of a beautiful relationship! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 154 pages, B&W. Older Teen (15+) Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $25.00

Add to cart Near Mint $25.00

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. By Junji Ito. Kurozu-cho, a small fogbound town on the coast of Japan, is cursed. According to Shuichi Saito, the withdrawn boyfriend of teenager Kirie Goshima, their town is haunted not by a person or being but by a pattern: uzumaki, the spiral, the hypnotic secret shape of the world. It manifests itself in everything from seashells and whirlpools in water to the spiral marks on people's bodies, the insane obsessions of Shuichi's father and the voice from the cochlea in our inner ear. As the madness spreads, the inhabitants of Kurozu-cho are pulled ever deeper into a whirlpool from which there is no return! Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 648 pages, B&W. Cover price $27.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Junji Ito. Kurozu-cho, a small fogbound town on the coast of Japan, is cursed. According to Shuichi Saito, the withdrawn boyfriend of teenager Kirie Goshima, their town is haunted not by a person or being but by a pattern: uzumaki, the spiral, the hypnotic secret shape of the world. It manifests itself in everything from seashells and whirlpools in water to the spiral marks on people's bodies, the insane obsessions of Shuichi's father and the voice from the cochlea in our inner ear. As the madness spreads, the inhabitants of Kurozu-cho are pulled ever deeper into a whirlpool from which there is no return! Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 648 pages, B&W. Cover price $35.00.

1st printing. By Masashi Kishimoto. Experience Masashi Kishimoto's artwork in all of its colorful glory in this collection of images from the conclusion of the best-selling Naruto manga! Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, Kakashi and all your favorite characters appear in nearly a hundred pages of gorgeous full-color images. The book also features commentary from creator Masashi Kishimoto, a beautiful double-sided poster and a sticker sheet! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 160 pages, full color. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $19.99.

Includes Poster - 1st printing. By Masashi Kishimoto. Relish Masashi Kishimoto's artwork in all its colorful glory in this new hardbound collection of images from the Naruto manga! Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, Kakashi and all your favorite characters appear in over a hundred pages of gorgeous full-color images. The book also includes an extensive interview with creator Masashi Kishimoto, step-by-step details on the process of creating a Naruto illustration, 20 pages of notes from the author about each image in the book and a beautiful double-sided poster! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 148 pages, full color. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $19.99.

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Includes Poster - 2nd and later printings. By Masashi Kishimoto. RRelish Masashi Kishimoto's artwork in all its colorful glory in this new hardbound collection of images from the Naruto manga! Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, Kakashi and all your favorite characters appear in over a hundred pages of gorgeous full-color images. The book also includes an extensive interview with creator Masashi Kishimoto, step-by-step details on the process of creating a Naruto illustration, 20 pages of notes from the author about each image in the book and a beautiful double-sided poster! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 148 pages, full color. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $24.99.

Does NOT include poster - Includes Poster - 1st printing. By Masashi Kishimoto. Relish Masashi Kishimoto's artwork in all its colorful glory in this new hardbound collection of images from the Naruto manga! Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, Kakashi and all your favorite characters appear in over a hundred pages of gorgeous full-color images. The book also includes an extensive interview with creator Masashi Kishimoto, step-by-step details on the process of creating a Naruto illustration, 20 pages of notes from the author about each image in the book! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 148 pages, full color. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $19.99.

Does NOT Include Poster - 2nd and later printings. By Masashi Kishimoto. RRelish Masashi Kishimoto's artwork in all its colorful glory in this new hardbound collection of images from the Naruto manga! Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, Kakashi and all your favorite characters appear in over a hundred pages of gorgeous full-color images. The book also includes an extensive interview with creator Masashi Kishimoto, step-by-step details on the process of creating a Naruto illustration, 20 pages of notes from the author about each image in the book! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 148 pages, full color. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $24.99.

1st (2001) Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Junji Ito. A fiendish power - the power of the spiral - swirls about the sleepy, fogbound town of Kurôzu-cho. It haunts the streets, kills some of its inhabitants, drives others mad... and changes others in even more terrible ways. Now Kirie Goshima and her boyfriend, Shuichi Saito (who lost both his parents to the spiral), must find a way to stop the malign spiral and its ghastly followers before their world is engulfed! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 page, B&W. Rating: T+ NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $15.95.

1st (2001) Edition - Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Junji Ito. A fiendish power - the power of the spiral - swirls about the sleepy, fogbound town of Kurôzu-cho. It haunts the streets, kills some of its inhabitants, drives others mad... and changes others in even more terrible ways. Now Kirie Goshima and her boyfriend, Shuichi Saito (who lost both his parents to the spiral), must find a way to stop the malign spiral and its ghastly followers before their world is engulfed! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 page, B&W. Rating: T+ NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $15.95.

1st (2001) Edition - Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Junji Ito. In the third and final volume, with their town devastated by titanic hurricanes, the citizens of Kurôzu-cho - including Shuichi, Kirie and her family - find themselves cut off from the outside world. Reporters and rescue teams cross the mountain range into Kurôzu-cho only to find themselves unable to leave. Trapped inside the cursed ruins, the desperate survivors struggle and huddle together, waiting to turn into giant snails or worse. The very laws of nature are changed as the spiral sucks them in. And to fight it, or to escape, the last survivors must go to the heart of the horror to witness what may be their eventual fate. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 page, B&W. Rating: T+ NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $15.95.

"The anime and manga newsletter." In this issue: Nadia, Video Girl Ai, Vampire Wars, Gall Force, Ranma 1/2, and more. 8-1/4 in. x 10-7/8 in.; black and white; 24 pages on good quality white paper. No date (circa early 90s). Cover price $3.50.

"The anime and manga newsletter." In this issue: Legends of the Galactic Heroes, 3 x 3 Eyes, Macross II, Animecon '91, Madara, and more. 8-3/8 in. x 11 in.; black and white; 32 pages on good quality white paper. No date (circa early 90s). Cover price $3.50.

"The anime and manga newsletter." In this issue: Mobilesuit Gundam, Cyber City, OEDO, Patlabor, Hideaki Anno, Roach Klips, and more. 8-3/8 in. x 11 in.; black and white; 32 pages on good quality white paper. No date (circa early 90s).

"The anime and manga newsletter." In this issue: Lodoss Wars, Roujin-Z, Ryudo Gumi, interview with Viz Communication's Seiji Horibuchi, and more. 8-3/8 in. x 11 in.; black and white; 32 pages on good quality white paper. Cover price $3.50.

"The anime and manga journal." In this issue: El Porco Rosso, Gunsmith Cats, SD Gundam X, Amnesia, Tekkaman, Macross II, and more. 8-3/8 in. x 11 in.; black and white; 36 pages on good quality white paper. Cover price $4.50.

Volume 37 - 1st printing. Based on the novel "Musashi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. Striving for enlightenment by way of the sword, Miyamoto Musashi is prepared to cut down anyone who stands in his way. Vagabond is an action-packed portrayal of the life and times of the quintessential warrior-philosopher--the most celebrated samurai of all time! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Vagabond TPB (2002- Viz Digest) Vol. 7-9. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. Musashi suffers a humiliating defeat against Inshun, the second-generation master of Hôzôin Temple. To prepare for a rematch, Musashi undertakes an intense spiritual and physical training regimen with a most unlikely teacher--Inshun's predecessor, the founder of the Hôzôin Spear Technique. To attain the focus necessary to take on the most technically proficient and deadliest fighter he has ever faced, Musashi will first have to confront his own deep-seated personal demons. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Vagabond TPB (2002- Viz Digest) Vol. 10-12. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. Musashi endeavors to take on sword master Yagyû Sekishûsai, a man recognized by many to be the greatest swordsman of his time. Little does he know that going against a man of such depth and proportion means much more than just killing a seemingly helpless old man in his sleep. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Vagabond TPB (2002- Viz Digest) Vol. 13-15. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. Glimmering Waves - In a remote seaside village, an abandoned infant is left to the care of a reclusive old man who has all but renounced the ways of the world. This helpless child is destined to become Sasaki Kojirô--the legendary archrival of Miyamoto Musashi. Inoue's unique take on this enigmatic figure sets up the foundation for his fictional account of the most famous rivalry in Japanese history. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 624 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 6 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Vagabond TPB (2002- Viz Digest) Vol. 16-18. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. As a deaf-mute young man coming of age in a remote seaside village, Kojirô's innate ability with the sword is compelling him to strive to become even better. This drive takes him beyond the borders of his peaceful village into the violent and chaotic world of feudal era Japan in the midst of a bloody war. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 624 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 7 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Vagabond TPB (2002- Viz Digest) Vol. 19-21. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. Despite being pushed to his limits, Kojirô is far from daunted by his peril and instead thrives with an almost supernatural serenity. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 640 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 8 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Vagabond TPB (2002- Viz Digest) Vol. 22-24. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. Musashi has returned to Kyoto one year after he last attempted to take on the mighty Yoshioka School, and the entire city is abuzz anticipating the rematch to come. When the elder disciples of the Yoshioka discover the unbelievable progress Musashi has made along the way of the sword, they plot to defeat him however they can-even if it means resorting to dishonorable means. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 624 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 9 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Vagabond TPB (2002- Viz Digest) Vol. 25-27. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. It's been one year since Yoshioka Denshichiro granted Musashi a reprieve for a rematch. Denshichiro may have been a better swordsman back then, but with Musashi before him now, he realizes the truly incredible strides his opponent has made in such a short period of time. By sheer force of will, a reluctant Denshichiro moves forward into the fight. And what will the deadly repercussions be for Musashi after this duel that's all but already won? Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 624 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Collects Vagabond TPB (2002- Viz Digest) Vol. 34-36. Story and art by Takehiko Inoue. Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojiro's intertwining paths lead them toward what will be the greatest samurai duel in Japanese history. Sasaki Kojiro heads to Kokura for his new position as sword instructor for the powerful Hosokawa Clan. Meanwhile, Musashi is at a crossroads dealing with the aftermath of single-handedly destroying the mighty Yoshioka clan. After he starts to question his quest to be invincible and his whole reason for existence, will his confidence in himself ever be the same? Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 632 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ryosuke Asakura. Translated by Ko Ransom. High schooler Akutsu Takuma has learned to accept his lonely lot in life and is content surrounded by his studies, but when the god Odin taps him to save the world alongside nine Valkyries fueled by intimacy, Takuma can say good-bye to his solitary existence! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.00.