Comic books in 'Manga'

English Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Basics of Character Drawing!" A brand new sub-series from Graphic-Sha! These volumes cover specific aspects of manga's creative process, from laying down pencil lines (Volume 1), applying ink (Volume 2), adding life and a sense of dynamism to your characters (Volume 3), and basic drawing techniques depending on twelve types of bishoujo characters (Volume 4)! Each volume approaches the subject in a no-nonsense style, using both correct and incorrect examples to show how things should be done. English text. Softcover, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

English Edition - Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. "Penning Characters!" It's time to learn the basics manga artistry, and More How to Draw Manga is here to teach you! Volume 2 teaches one of the most valuable techniques in manga artwork - inking and the two indispensable stroke types: strokes with tapered and even ends. Combining tapered lines with blunt, even lines allows for the production of balanced artwork. Volume 3 teaches the aspiring artist how to imbue their characters with a sense of presence, from positioning in the panel to the suggestion of movement beyond it. Volume 4 looks at the techniques of bishoujo artwork, from costuming to movement. English Text. Softcover, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

NO DUST JACKET - English Edition - Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. "Penning Characters!" It's time to learn the basics manga artistry, and More How to Draw Manga is here to teach you! Volume 2 teaches one of the most valuable techniques in manga artwork - inking and the two indispensable stroke types: strokes with tapered and even ends. Combining tapered lines with blunt, even lines allows for the production of balanced artwork. Volume 3 teaches the aspiring artist how to imbue their characters with a sense of presence, from positioning in the panel to the suggestion of movement beyond it. Volume 4 looks at the techniques of bishoujo artwork, from costuming to movement. English Text. Softcover, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

English Edition - Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Enhancing a Character's Sense of Presence!" This third volume in Graphic-Sha's More How to Draw Manga series takes a focused look at ways the budding manga artist can enhance his character's sense of presence, and also explains in detail techniques for imbuing a character with a sense of presence by suggesting movement. Softcover with full-color dustjacket. English text. Softcover, 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

English Edition - Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Mastering Bishoujo Characters!" This fourth volume in the More How to Draw Manga series presents the basic drawing techniques depending on twelve (12) types of bishoujo characters, as well as their costumes, movements, and much more! Lessons created by Go Office, one of Japan's top design houses. Softcover with full-color dustjacket. English text. Softcover, 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuki Kanamaru. Translated by Adrienne Beck. Would you take an oath for a false romance, for the sake of true love? The pseudo-married couple romantic comedy between a popular girl and a loser in romance begins! Jiro Yakuin, a high school student who lacks romantic experience, is paired up with a completely opposite girl, Akari Watanabe, as part of a class called "Marriage Practical". They are required to live together and act like a married couple in order to earn the right to exchange partners with their crushes. Reluctantly, they begin their performance as a married couple, but can they handle what awaits them...!? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 384 pages, B&W. Cover price $22.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuki Kanamaru. Translated by Adrienne Beck. Would you take an oath for a false romance, for the sake of your true love? The pseudo-married couple romantic comedy between a popular girl and a loser in romance continues! The love quadrangle got more complicated during the summer season! Jiro is troubled by the awkward relationship that developed with his first love, Shiori, after accidentally kissing her. Meanwhile, emotions changed between the young pretend-couple when Jiro and Akari went to work on an overnight part-time job near the beach with their respective crushes, that fell outside of their "Marriage Practical" rules. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 392 pages, B&W. Cover price $22.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $11.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Miyuli. When a witch girl meets a vampire boy from a rival clan, sparks of love and war start to fly. Volume 1 collects episodes 1-19 of the hit fantasy WEBTOON series by Miyuli. "An adorable adventure with a thrilling ending" -Kirkus What happens when a struggling witch meets an angsty vampire? Either love or war. Morgana belongs to a long line of witches, and Oz to the rival vampire clan. After a chance encounter . . . and maybe a few stray spells . . . these two need to find a way to work together, or risk all-out war between coven and clan. Volume one features episodes 1-19 of the hit fantasy WEBTOON series. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, full color. Rated: 13+ Cover price $18.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Tenichi. Art by Bunko Matsuura. Cover by Suzunosuke.

Pride Royal Ivy is only eight years old when she realizes that she's been reincarnated, destined to become the future wicked queen and final boss of an otome game. She's got it all in this new life: razor-sharp wit, boss-tier powers, and influence over the kingdom as crown princess. Determined to sow despair and destruction across the land, she...

Wait, what kind of a rotten future is that?!

Princess Pride decides to drop the maniacal villainess plan and protect the male love interests instead, cheating her way to saving everyone she can! Will this final boss end up earning the adoration of her kingdom?

Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Written by Tenichi. Art by Bunko Matsuura. Cover by Suzunosuke.

Pride Royal Ivy is only eight years old when she realizes that she's been reincarnated, destined to become the future wicked queen and final boss of an otome game. She's got it all in this new life: razor-sharp wit, boss-tier powers, and influence over the kingdom as crown princess. Determined to sow despair and destruction across the land, she...

Wait, what kind of a rotten future is that?!

Princess Pride decides to drop the maniacal villainess plan and protect the male love interests instead, cheating her way to saving everyone she can! Will this final boss end up earning the adoration of her kingdom?

Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 320 pages, B&W.

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Written by Tenichi. Art by Bunko Matsuura. Cover by Suzunosuke.

This award-winning otome isekai series stars a final boss who decides to ditch the whole "villainess" schtick and use her powers to protect-not destroy-the people of her kingdom! And don't miss the light novels, also from Seven Seas.

Crown Princess Pride Royal Ivy is a monstrous little brat who, at the age of eight, suddenly realizes that she was a Japanese teen in a past life who has been reincarnated into her favorite video game! She already knows her future: she will rise to the throne as the Wicked Queen, destined to bring ruin and misery to all around her, until she is ultimately killed by one of her love interests. Pride decides that if she's destined to die, she may as well use her royal "last boss" powers to save everyone instead!

Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 226 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Tenichi. Art and cover by Suzunosuke. Translated by Emma Schumacker. Adapted by Michelle McGuinness. This award-winning otome isekai series stars a final boss who decides to ditch the whole "villainess" schtick and use her powers to protect-not destroy-the people of her kingdom! Pride Royal Ivy is only eight years old when she realizes that she's been reincarnated, destined to become the future wicked queen and final boss of an otome game. She's got it all in this new life: razor-sharp wit, boss-tier powers, and influence over the kingdom as crown princess. Determined to sow despair and destruction across the land, she... Wait, what kind of a rotten future is that?! Princess Pride decides to drop the maniacal villainess plan and protect the male love interests instead, cheating her way to saving everyone she can! Will this final boss end up earning the adoration of her kingdom? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 320 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $14.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Tenichi. Art and cover by Suzunosuke. Translated by Emma Schumacker. Adapted by Michelle McGuinness. Pride Royal Ivy is only eight years old when she realizes that she's been reincarnated, destined to become the future wicked queen and final boss of an otome game. She's got it all in this new life: razor-sharp wit, boss-tier powers, and influence over the kingdom as crown princess. Determined to sow despair and destruction across the land, she... Wait, what kind of a rotten future is that?! Princess Pride decides to drop the maniacal villainess plan and protect the male love interests instead, cheating her way to saving everyone she can! Will this final boss end up earning the adoration of her kingdom? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 320 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $14.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Tenichi. Art and cover by Suzunosuke. Translated by Emma Schumacker. Adapted by Michelle McGuinness. Pride Royal Ivy is only eight years old when she realizes that she's been reincarnated, destined to become the future wicked queen and final boss of an otome game. She's got it all in this new life: razor-sharp wit, boss-tier powers, and influence over the kingdom as crown princess. Determined to sow despair and destruction across the land, she... Wait, what kind of a rotten future is that?! Princess Pride decides to drop the maniacal villainess plan and protect the male love interests instead, cheating her way to saving everyone she can! Will this final boss end up earning the adoration of her kingdom? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 410 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Tenichi. Art and cover by Suzunosuke. Translated by Emma Schumacker. Adapted by Michelle McGuinness. When Prince Cedric of Cercis comes to Freesia seeking an immediate alliance, Pride isn't sure what to make of him. The gorgeous fan favorite from the otome game is a selfish, bratty hothead who thinks he can seduce his way to success! Not only that, but he refuses to elaborate on his nation's peril, leading the two royals to butt heads (literally)... That is, until Pride gets word that there's war on the horizon. Can Freesia and Cercis unite in time, or will Cedric's stubbornness condemn his country to conquest? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 356 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.95

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Tenichi. Art and cover by Suzunosuke. Translated by Emma Schumacker. Adapted by Michelle McGuinness. Thanks to her past-life memories, Pride has prevented the horrors wrought by the evil queen in the otome game-but now another kind of danger awaits the love interests. The continent is embroiled in an all-out war, and Pride will have to put on her princess face and join the effort if she wants to save the people she loves! The thing is, these events never happened in the original game... Without her last-boss cheats, does she have any hope of leading them to victory? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 356 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $15.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.95

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by Tenichi. Art and cover by Suzunosuke. Translated by Emma Schumacker. Adapted by Michelle McGuinness. Freesia and its allies have triumphed in the defensive war against the Rajah Empire, but Princess Pride suffered a grievous injury during the fight. Everyone gathers around her once the dust settles, concerned for her safety. As Pride gazes upon the citizens and loved ones she's whisked away from a life of despair, she can't help but think back to the fateful night before the war began. Just what lies in the hearts of the people who adore her, and will they stay steadfast in their support of the would-be wicked queen? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 340 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $15.99.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. Written by Tenichi. Art and cover by Suzunosuke. Translated by Emma Schumacker. Adapted by Michelle McGuinness. Although war broke out earlier than Pride expected, she and her allies can now revel in their victory. All her hard work thwarting disaster has finally paid off, and the world enters a brand-new future. The princess and her companions make a triumphant return to Freesia, where everyone rejoices and reunites with their loved ones. Enjoying their well-deserved peace, Pride plans a special surprise for her friends. And while the war may be over, the battle for her heart has only just begun! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 348 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $15.99.

1st printing.

Story and art by K O'Neill.

Anya is finally a Moth Keeper, the protector of the lunar moths that allow the Night-Lily flower to bloom once a year. Her village needs the flower to continue thriving and Anya is excited to prove her worth and show her thanks to her friends with her actions, but what happens when being a Moth Keeper isn't exactly what Anya thought it would be?

The nights are cold in the desert and the lunar moths live far from the village. Anya finds herself isolated and lonely. Despite Anya's dedication, she wonders what it would be like to live in the sun. Her thoughts turn into an obsession, and when Anya takes a chance to stay up during the day to feel the sun's warmth, her village and the lunar moths are left to deal with the consequences.

A middle-grade fantasy graphic novel about passion, duty, and found family.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 272 pages, full color.

Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

1st printing.

Story and art by K O'Neill.

Anya is finally a Moth Keeper, the protector of the lunar moths that allow the Night-Lily flower to bloom once a year. Her village needs the flower to continue thriving and Anya is excited to prove her worth and show her thanks to her friends with her actions, but what happens when being a Moth Keeper isn't exactly what Anya thought it would be?

The nights are cold in the desert and the lunar moths live far from the village. Anya finds herself isolated and lonely. Despite Anya's dedication, she wonders what it would be like to live in the sun. Her thoughts turn into an obsession, and when Anya takes a chance to stay up during the day to feel the sun's warmth, her village and the lunar moths are left to deal with the consequences.

A middle-grade fantasy graphic novel about passion, duty, and found family.

Hardcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 272 pages, full color.

Cover price $21.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by EIJI OTSUKA. Art by SHO-U TAJIMA. MPD (Multiple Personality Detective)-Psycho, the most-requested manga series in recently memory, has found a fitting home at Dark Horse Manga, where it will be presented uncut and uncensored in all of its controversial and unflinchingly grotesque glory! If Takashi Miike's MPD-Psycho television series still has you confused and reeling, the original manga series that inspired the show is sure to take you on a longer, darker journey into madness. Enjoy the eleven-volume MPD-Psycho series for all of its absurd twists, sci-fi touches, and inventive torture scenes, but you'll also be mesmerized by the plethora of odd conspiracies and case files found in Otsuka and Tajima's uncontrollable, urban horrorshow. In MPD-Psycho Volume One, police detective Kobayashi Yousuke's life is changed forever after a serial killer notices something 'special' about him. That same killer mutilates Kobayashi's wife and kick-starts a 'multiple personality battle' within Kobayashi that pushes him into a complex tempest of interconnected deviants and evil forces. Earning praise for its consistently shocking plotlines and Tajima's clean, arresting art style, MPD-Psycho is the manga event of the decade! ? MPD-Psycho was rated the eighth most wanted Japanese series in U.S. fan polls! ? Originally licensed by another U.S. publisher, MPD-Psycho was deemed too shocking for them to release. But Dark Horse is always prepared to give manga readers what they want! ? MPD-Psycho has sold more than four million copies in Japan! ? Each volume comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory. MPD-PSYCHO volume 1 EIJI OTSUKA OFFICE, SHO-U TAJIMA 2007 First published in Japan by KADOKAWA SHOTEN Publishing Co., Ltd., Tokyo. English translation rights arranged with KADOKAWA SHOTEN Publishing Co., Ltd., through TOHAN CORPORATION, Tokyo. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 186 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Written by EIJI OTSUKA. Art by SHO-U TAJIMA. MPD (Multiple Personality Detective)-Psycho, the most-requested manga series in recently memory, has found a fitting home at Dark Horse Manga, where it will be presented uncut and uncensored in all of its controversial and unflinchingly grotesque glory! If Takashi Miike's MPD-Psycho television series still has you confused and reeling, the original manga series that inspired the show is sure to take you on a longer, darker journey into madness. Enjoy the eleven-volume MPD-Psycho series for all of its absurd twists, sci-fi touches, and inventive torture scenes, but you'll also be mesmerized by the plethora of odd conspiracies and case files found in Otsuka and Tajima's uncontrollable, urban horrorshow. In MPD-Psycho Volume One, police detective Kobayashi Yousuke's life is changed forever after a serial killer notices something 'special' about him. That same killer mutilates Kobayashi's wife and kick-starts a 'multiple personality battle' within Kobayashi that pushes him into a complex tempest of interconnected deviants and evil forces. Earning praise for its consistently shocking plotlines and Tajima's clean, arresting art style, MPD-Psycho is the manga event of the decade! ? MPD-Psycho was rated the eighth most wanted Japanese series in U.S. fan polls! ? Originally licensed by another U.S. publisher, MPD-Psycho was deemed too shocking for them to release. But Dark Horse is always prepared to give manga readers what they want! ? MPD-Psycho has sold more than four million copies in Japan! ? Each volume comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory. MPD-PSYCHO volume 1 EIJI OTSUKA OFFICE, SHO-U TAJIMA 2007 First published in Japan by KADOKAWA SHOTEN Publishing Co., Ltd., Tokyo. English translation rights arranged with KADOKAWA SHOTEN Publishing Co., Ltd., through TOHAN CORPORATION, Tokyo. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 186 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by EIJI OTSUKA. Art by SHO-U TAJIMA. MPD (Multiple Personality Detective)-Psycho Volume Two finds multiple personality detective Kazuhiko Amamiya on a new case - which will result in even more personalities emerging inside his confused, scattered mind! A wave of grisly, imaginative schoolgirl suicides hits Tokyo! Investigating the scenes of these gruesome deaths, Amamiya and the colorful characters of the Isono Criminal Research Lab come across a new villain who knows about a key event from Amamiya's past. What does the white-haired Zenitsu have to do with the suicides, Amamiya's 'barcode puzzle' theory, and a stuttering victim from a decades-old night of murder and destruction? Dark Horse Manga is proud to present this unabridged and uncensored masterpiece of horror in all of its controversial glory. Fans of Takashi Miike's MPD-Psycho television series are sure to be enlightened and unsettled by the manga series that preceded it! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.95.

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. Written by EIJI OTSUKA. Art by SHO-U TAJIMA. MPD (Multiple Personality Detective)-Psycho Volume Two finds multiple personality detective Kazuhiko Amamiya on a new case - which will result in even more personalities emerging inside his confused, scattered mind! A wave of grisly, imaginative schoolgirl suicides hits Tokyo! Investigating the scenes of these gruesome deaths, Amamiya and the colorful characters of the Isono Criminal Research Lab come across a new villain who knows about a key event from Amamiya's past. What does the white-haired Zenitsu have to do with the suicides, Amamiya's 'barcode puzzle' theory, and a stuttering victim from a decades-old night of murder and destruction? Dark Horse Manga is proud to present this unabridged and uncensored masterpiece of horror in all of its controversial glory. Fans of Takashi Miike's MPD-Psycho television series are sure to be enlightened and unsettled by the manga series that preceded it! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by EIJI OTSUKA. Art by SHO-U TAJIMA. The uncensored, uncut MPD-Psycho manga series continues, with another volume of creative crimes, slippery criminals, and an enormous, disturbing puzzle that's slowly unraveling with each inventive atrocity. The Isono Criminal Research Lab trusts that Kazuhiko Amamiya, their maverick multiple personality detective, can crack any murder case-as long as he can keep all of his other personalities in check. His latest mystery involves a serial killer who uses body doubles and is actually famous for his macabre murder scenes and attempts at dark humor. More clues on the Gakuso Group emerge, and their top "company man"-the white-haired, maniacal Zenitsu-just can't stay out of the Isono Lab's business. Toguchi, the tough, one-eyed video journalist, now feels that he deserves a worldwide spotlight . . . and he's on the verge of making a deal with a laughing devil! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-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 $10.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by EIJI OTSUKA. Art by SHO-U TAJIMA. Feeling the weight of personal and professional rejection, stylish one-eyed reporter Toguchi embraces his dark side. The horrors he's both documented and participated in haunt him also, and a "perfect storm" of frustration and anger builds until he resolves to pull off a violent "performance art show" in order to get the widespread attention he feels he deserves. Unfortunately, this involves killing a lot of people, transforming the happy-go-lucky guerrilla journalist into a modern monster. Crazed Toguchi also makes some sensitive information public, enraging Zenitsu, another unbalanced villain with a knack for murder and a resistance to pain. Kazuhiko Amamiya arrives at the scene a little too late, but Amamiya-our favorite multiple personality detective-feels that there's some hope yet, and he risks his life to negotiate with Toguchi. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-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 $10.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by EIJI OTSUKA. Art by SHO-U TAJIMA. After last volume's surprising betrayal and bloodbath, Amamiya-the multiple personality detective of the Isono Criminal Research Lab-faces new threats from the young "Lucy 7" deviants! In the midst of new murderous messes, bumbling Detective Sasayama finds himself in a criminal profiler contest fueled by the Japanese media. An American profiler arrives to work on a decade-old serial killer case at an elementary school, but the real group that he represents and his ultimate goals are as mysterious as MPD-Psycho's huge "barcode puzzle." The Gakuso Society pulls some strings, the American begins to hunt down children, and this volume of MPD-Psycho promises to be the most titillating and confusing yet-but you'll love the ride! Jump on, as more players enter the fray and more inventive atrocities abound. Fans of the Takashi Miike MPD-Psycho television adaptation will find more clues to the "barcode puzzle," more inventive murders, and surprisingly humorous. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-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 $10.95.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by EIJI OTSUKA. Art by SHO-U TAJIMA. Several months after surviving the "Ghost Condo Massacre," our favorite multiple personality detective-the man we've known as Kazuhiko Amamiya--has been missing, possibly under the control of his unhinged, murderous Shinji Nishizono personality. While faithfully waiting for Amamiya to return, Machi Isono is invited to witness an unusual presentation hosted by Japan's Minister of Justice, who then threatens to shut down Machi's Criminal Research Lab. While Machi finds herself getting closer and closer to the heart of the Gakuso Society, Detective Sasayama's career is in trouble. Miwa, Machi's younger sister, bumps into the downtrodden, bumbling Sasayama right after having eye surgery she takes him shopping, and a strange relationship begins to form. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.95.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Written by EIJI OTSUKA. Art by SHO-U TAJIMA. The uncensored, uncut manga event of the decade continues on its relentlessly bloody path, as MPD-Psycho Volume Seven shows that there's danger for our colorful cast on land, at sea, and in air. Our conflicted "multiple personality detective" Kazuhiko Amamiya, controlled by his murderous Shinji Nishizono personality, finds himself on a hijacked airplane, along with innocent Miwa and her schoolmates. Meanwhile, their hunt for the missing Amamiya leads Machi and bumbling police detective Sasayama to an ocean liner commandeered by several new, bizarre characters-key figures in both the twisted "barcoded eye conspiracy" and the deadly Gakuso Society! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. NOTE: "A bold and mature thriller that is already a modern horror classic in its home country, and will surely be in the West as well." - Comicsvillage.com Cover price $12.95.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Written by EIJI OTSUKA. Art by SHO-U TAJIMA. MPD-Psycho has earned praise for its complex, shocking story arcs and artist Sho-u Tajima's stark, arresting art style-that draws comparison with artist Charles Burns' work. Adult fans of the Death Note and Paranoia Agent anime series, the Takashi Miike MPD-Psycho television adaptation, and nihilistic parables like the Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service, Monster, and Death Note manga will be surprised by the inventive murders, mysterious sci-fi touches, and surprisingly humorous moments in this smart series. Step onto this crazy ride, as even more strange deviants are introduced and writer Eiji Otsuka continues to astound with his inventive plot twists and atrocities. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Written by EIJI OTSUKA. Art by SHO-U TAJIMA. As the mysteries surrounding the devious Gakuso Society and the 'eyeball murderers' continue to unravel, multiple personality detective Kazuhiko Amamiya seems to have returned from the grave, taking control of the Nishizono clone! Or is this just a ploy for young Tetora to negotiate his release and go off on another killing spree? The thickest MPD-Psycho volume yet brings us over two hundred pages of colorful characters, bizarre deaths, and horrific twists and turns. Lucy Monostone's descendant, a former Gakuso scientist who has a strange, mystical power over people's minds, joins the Isono Criminal Research staff, enraging the bitter, bumbling police detective Sasayama, but perhaps providing clues that Sasayama needs to solve the new 'angel cult' murders. With its main characters evolving-for better or worse-and new faces coming to the forefront, this inventive manga series continues to earn its reputation as one of the most controversial, violent, and engaging modern crime sagas. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Written by EIJI OTSUKA. Art by SHO-U TAJIMA. "Multiple personality detective" Kobayashi Yosuke seems to live on as a complex personality program inside the young, violent Tetora Nishizono-but the boy is now on a suicidal mission to destroy Japan's political leaders! This series will appeal to fans of nihilistic parables, like Paranoia Agent, Se7en, and the works of Takashi Miike, as well as other intelligent, adult manga series like The Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service and Monster. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Yuushi Kawata. Art and cover by Yukito. When Mega Man grows up, he must face his greatest challenge of all... life as an adult! The days of battle against Dr. Wily are long since gone. The world no longer needs Mega Man, and a grown-up Rock now leads a peaceful life working as a dentist. The Robots Masters have new careers as well... Cut Man is a barber, Flame Man is a chef, and Top Man is an online influencer. Yet as these dreamlike days pass by, a shadow of turmoil lurks on the horizon... Softcover, 5-in.x 8-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Geof Darrow. One evil supervillain spends most of his time hatching nefarious plots to take over the world-but on his days off, nothing gets between him and the cute pandas he adores! This fresh, charming comedy series answers the age-old question of what a villain does off the clock! The mysterious and dastardly man known only as the General within the evil organization plotting to take over the world is one of the top targets of Earth's defensive unit, the Rangers. But on his precious days off, he's more likely to be at the local zoo staring at his beloved pandas or trying out new ice cream flavors! Will his secret hobbies be jeopardized forever when his natural enemy-a Ranger hero out to save the Earth-catches him in the act? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.99.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Geof Darrow. One evil supervillain spends most of his time hatching nefarious plots to take over the world-but on his days off, nothing gets between him and the cute pandas he adores! This fresh, charming comedy series answers the age-old question of what a villain does off the clock! The mysterious and dastardly man known only as the General within the evil organization plotting to take over the world is one of the top targets of Earth's defensive unit, the Rangers. But on his precious days off, he's more likely to be at the local zoo staring at his beloved pandas or trying out new ice cream flavors! Will his secret hobbies be jeopardized forever when his natural enemy-a Ranger hero out to save the Earth-catches him in the act? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Geof Darrow. A life of evildoing takes its toll on the heart! And when the devilish General of the organization plotting to take over the Earth needs to soothe his woes, he turns to the fluffy cuteness of pandas at the zoo. He's turned treating himself into an art! After all, even the smallest of self-care methods can go a long way in soothing the soul of a stressed supervillain. Work may be important, but his days off are even more precious to him! But what happens now that his archnemesis, a hero and force of good, is in on the secret? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Geof Darrow. It isn't easy plotting to take over the Earth! One high-ranking supervillain, also known as the General, finds himself stressed to the max on the daily, seeking solace in humble convenience store desserts. On his precious days off, he's free to think about nothing but pandas from sunrise to sunset. Only the cuteness of pandas can heal his wearied soul... and yet he must survive another week to get the sustenance that his heart craves! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Geof Darrow. For the man known as the General in the Evil League that plans to invade Earth, every day is full of rigorous battles of life and death as he fends off the planet's Defense Forces. However, on his day off, there shall be no battles for him-instead, he'll be venturing forth into town in search of wonderful things that will heal his overworked heart! No matter how stressful his day job as a nefarious villain is, new encounters await... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Geof Darrow. Even the heinous General, a member of the Evil League attacking Earth, can see that working overtime is inefficient! Leaving the office at a regular time is true righteousness! And after clocking out, one must revive their withered soul by watching videos of pandas and eating delicious food! But between a robot cat and a new leader shaking up the ranks of the Evil League, life is about to get a whole lot rowdier for one overburdened villain... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Geof Darrow. Everyone needs a healthy dose of cuteness and tasty food to help them get through the grueling work week-even aliens bent on taking over the world! And so the Evil League's fearsome General, on his days off from battling the Earth's Rangers for control of the planet, will savor his time off by going to his favorite café to linger over a panda latte. On his way home, he'll stock up on ice cream and steamed buns at the convenience store, before going home to relax with his pet robotic cat. Only then can he hope to know peace! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Naru Narumi.

Ramen and manga are two Japanese things that people love everywhere around the world. But no one's ever brought them together before-until now! Let cool, mysterious high school student Ms. Koizumi and her girlfriends show you around the authentic ramen culture of everyday Japan in this fun food manga. The noodles, the toppings, the broth-the street stalls, restaurants, and home cooking . . . and yes, cup ramen too! You'll slurp down a whole new knowledge of Japan's greatest fast food that even many Japanese don't know . . . but Ms. Koizumi does!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 136 pages, B&W.

Cover price $10.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Naru Narumi.

Yu's worried about whether Ms. Koizumi might have a boyfriend . . . but as usual, the only thing Ms. Koizumi's worried about is missing all the tastes to try in ramen! How about butter ramen with a sweet pepper accent, from Japan's dairy region in Hokkaido? Chashumen-stewed and smoky pork belly ramen? Fukuoka's famous red spicy miso akamaru ramen? Do you have the special fork for eating ramen? Know the German style of slurping noodles? Better save room for more-because this is only a few pages in the delicious volume two!

o Ms. Koizumi anime TV series now on Crunchyroll.
o Authentic Japanese food manga . . . translated by authentic Japanese chef, Portland's Ayumi Kato Blystone!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 136 pages, B&W.

Cover price $10.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Naru Narumi.

Ms. Koizumi has taken planes and trains in search of noodles . . . but never before a mountain pilgrimage, as she ascends the granite slopes of Mt. Tsukuba in search of the ramen restaurant at the summit! And that's only her first culinary adventure in the tasty volume three, as she guards the secret of her beauty from the jealous Misa (could it be the backfat in her broth?), dodges pick-up artists in Osaka, and meets a mysterious older woman who reminds her strangely of a certain obsessive classmate . . . !

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 136 pages, B&W.

Cover price $10.99.

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Volume 1 – 1st printing. Art and Story by Yoshiyuki Nishi. When the ghost of a tormented schoolgirl starts terrorizing subway passengers, can Muhyo and Roji resolve the paranormal crisis before it totally derails? Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

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Volume 2 – 1st printing. Art and Story by Yoshiyuki Nishi. Muhyo and Roji head to the Magic Law School for Roji's promotion exam, where a series of bizarre incidents turn out to be the handiwork of Muhyo's old nemesis, Enchu! Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

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Volume 3 – 1st printing. Art and Story by Yoshiyuki Nishi. Muhyo's friend Biko has a big problem. One of Biko's magic locks has been broken, and now something's escaped from the bottom level of a top-security prison for the evilest, most dangerous ghosts. It's up to Muhyo and Roji to restore order, but what will they do when their greatest fears are realized? Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

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Volume 4 – 1st printing. Art and Story by Yoshiyuki Nishi.Muhyo and his friends reach the bottom level of the prison Arcanum, where Face-Ripper Sophie awaits in disguise. Our heroes must locate the real Sophie, but they'd better find her before she gets to them first! Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

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Volume 5 – 1st printing. Art and Story by Yoshiyuki Nishi. Muhyo is exhausted from fending off Enchu's minions, so Biko whips up an elixir to rejuvenate him. But is the elixir enough with the abominable Enchu blocking their path to freedom? What terrible scheme does Enchu have in store for Muhyo and his friends? Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

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Volume 6 – 1st printing. Art and Story by Yoshiyuki Nishi. It's showdown time in the haunted apartments! Rival executor Goryo and his henchman Ebisu's wily tricks wear away at Muhyo's advantage. Does Muhyo even have a chance against these two? And what shocking words does Muhyo have for Roji at the end of this climactic battle? Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 7 – 1st printing. Art and Story by Yoshiyuki Nishi. Together with Yoichi and Biko, Muhyo attempts to form a pact with the great underlord Pluto himself! Meanwhile, Roji and his classmates weather Executor Page's new-and-improved testing camp...but a marauding spirit wasn't part of the plan! Will Muhyo and Roji be able to overcome their separate challenges? Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.