Comic books in 'Manga'

Volume 1-3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko's broken heart keeps her from getting into her talent agency of choice. The eccentric president of the agency decides to give her a second chance, but it requires her to wear a bright pink uniform, put up with spoiled stars, and try to live up to the name of her new position - the Love Me Section! Can Kyoko stand the indignity long enough to find her vengeance?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 568 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 4-6 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko needs to make some quick cash to pay for acting school, but an easy job as a seat filler for a variety show soon has her on stage - in a chicken suit! Her debut as Chicken Bo is just the break she needs, but a mess of rivalries could trip up her rise to the top. And things get even crazier when she's asked to sub for Ren Tsuruga's sick manager. Can her earnest hard work override a bad first impression, or will he become a powerful enemy?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 576 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 7-9 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko's dreams are finally coming true! She's landed a spot in Sho's new video, and revenge is in sight! But vengeance isn't as easy as she thought, and her rage starts to get in the way of her acting. When her performance catches the attention of some important people, Kyoko finds herself working with the terrifying Ren Tsuruga! Can she make it work, or will her growing fame be her downfall?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 592 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 10-12 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko's been scouted for a role in the year's most anticipated drama, Dark Moon! It's a remake of the classic drama Tsukimori, and expectations from the producers are high. But disaster lurks around every corner as Kyoko and Ren struggle with their roles and costars. Can their growing friendship help them weather the storm, or will it prove to be a dramatic liability?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 592 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 13-15 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko expected the drama Dark Moon to test her acting talents, but she never guessed that a pro like Ren would have trouble too! Even more surprising, Ren needs her help as a friend. But will her war with Sho and the sudden appearance of a new enemy keep her from Ren's side?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 568 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 16-18 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Saving Kyoko from Reino's attack has finally knocked some sense into Sho's head, but before he can tell Kyoko how he feels, Ren shows up to ruin the moment. But Kyoko's got bigger problems to deal with than their secret battle for her affections - she's in danger of being typecast as creepy and twisted! How will she ever get to play a beautiful princess if everyone just wants her to play the damaged bully?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 568 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 19-21 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko and Ren have an embarrassment of mentors as Koo and Lory keep meddling in their lives and careers. The two veterans of show business just want what's best for their protégés, but their methods are a bit unconventional. Will their well-meant assistance propel Ren and Kyoko to the next level, or will it make everything come tumbling down?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 568 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 19-21 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko and Ren have an embarrassment of mentors as Koo and Lory keep meddling in their lives and careers. The two veterans of show business just want what's best for their protégés, but their methods are a bit unconventional. Will their well-meant assistance propel Ren and Kyoko to the next level, or will it make everything come tumbling down?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 568 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 22-24 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko's recent efforts to improve her craft have really paid off! She's brought new life to her new bully role and really impressed the director and crew. But Kyoko's success sends her costar Chiori over the edge! Can Kyoko use her understanding of the dark side to help her fellow actress work past her personal demons, or will the clash of their personalities destroy the set?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 568 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 25-27 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko finally has Sho's attention, and now she doesn't want it! It's not that she's given up on her revenge, but she's busy focusing on her career and doesn't want Sho poking around and annoying her. And Sho proves her concerns right when his Valentine's Day prank goes horribly wrong and gets Kyoko in trouble with the president of L.M.E.!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 568 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 28-30 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Ren's new roles are dredging up old memories best left buried. He's having trouble dealing with the emotional turmoil, and Kyoko's sudden popularity with her cast mate Kijima isn't helping matters! Can Kyoko keep Ren's warring personalities in check, or will his dark persona forget that his violent edge is supposed to be an act?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 568 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 31-33 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Ren is playing a strange double role as the half-British actor Cain Heel who's starring as the supernatural serial killer BJ in a new thriller. Normally Ren would have no trouble maintaining both roles, but playing BJ requires him to tap the darkest depths of his psyche, and it's starting to takes its toll on him. To help ease his strain, Kyoko has been assigned to keep an eye on him as Cain Heel's sister Setsuka. Kyoko seems to have a special insight into Ren's torment that lets her help him, but how can she keep things professional when she keep walking in on him in the shower!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 560 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 31-33 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Ren is playing a strange double role as the half-British actor Cain Heel who's starring as the supernatural serial killer BJ in a new thriller. Normally Ren would have no trouble maintaining both roles, but playing BJ requires him to tap the darkest depths of his psyche, and it's starting to takes its toll on him. To help ease his strain, Kyoko has been assigned to keep an eye on him as Cain Heel's sister Setsuka. Kyoko seems to have a special insight into Ren's torment that lets her help him, but how can she keep things professional when she keep walking in on him in the shower!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 560 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $10.00

Volume 34-36 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko has realized that she has feelings for Ren, and it's horrible! She's convinced he'll be disgusted with her for not keeping her heart in check. And she's worried that the president of LME will catch a whiff of love and spill her terrible secret! But instead she gets an unexpected reprieve when she's taken off Setsuka duty in order to study for finals and do some location shooting in Guam. Will time away from Ren help her clear her head, or will an unexpected reunion with an old friend just add to her confusion?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 568 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 37-39 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

The president of LME created the Love Me section because he was impressed by Kyoko's potential but heartbroken by the wounded spirit he could sense buried deep inside her. In the time since she joined the section, Kyoko has made amazing strides as an actress and in healing from the pain of her past. But what will happen to her hard-won strength when she is faced with the person who hurt her the most-her mother?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 576 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 40-42 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko desperately wants to be cast in a new samurai drama so she can work opposite her best friend in the entire world, Kanae "Moko" Kotonami. But the producer in charge of the acting test kicks Kyoko out without even letting her perform! Kyoko's temporary manager, Yoshiro, isn't worried, though. He knows a little adversity isn't enough to stand in the way of Kyoko's dreams.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 544 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ichi Yukishiro. Translated by Berenice Vourdon. A wholesome fantasy tale-first published digitally in English by J-Novel Club-about family bonds that transcend species! In a faraway land, there exists a forest where all manner of beings go to dispose of their trash. One day, a young girl named Eve is abandoned along with the usual debris, but she is quickly found by an aging dragon who decides to take her in and raise her as its own. Under this ancient being's watchful eye, Eve grows up happy and healthy, but soon their peaceful life together is interrupted by impending tragedy. Yet months later, Eve does something truly astonishing for the sake of reuniting with her dragon guardian... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ichi Yukishiro. Translated by Berenice Vourdon. In a faraway land lies a forest where all manner of beings dispose of their trash. One day, a young girl named Eve is abandoned along with the usual debris, but she is soon found by an aging dragon who decides to take her in and raise her. Under the dragon's watchful eye, Eve grows up happy and healthy, but her peaceful life is interrupted by impending tragedy. Yet in the face of this heartbreaking farewell, Eve makes a surprising next move. A perfect "found family" story for fantasy lovers! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ichi Yukishiro. Translated by Berenice Vourdon. CASH, CONNECTIONS, CONSTITUTION! Under the watchful eye of her dragon guardian, both Eve and her fledgling consultation service continue to thrive. But soon she and Snoozy are off again in search of more of his offspring to add to Eves connections. During their journey, they discover a mysterious village…one that worships a dragon god! What secrets will Eve uncover there!? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ichi Yukishiro. Translated by Berenice Vourdon. Eve's search for connections has brought her into contact with all kinds of people living in all sorts of places. This time her journey leads her to the Elven Sanctuary, a secluded locale concealed by veil of fog. But it turns out that this mist might be hiding more than just elves... it could be hiding a dragon! Will they find another one of Snoozy's children? Or something else entirely? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $13.99.

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By Shotaro Ishinomori and Kazuhiko Shimamoto. When a beautiful assassin arrives to murder a bureaucrat hiding out in a hotel, a mysterious masked man confronts her. She shoots him yet he continues following her. Who is this man behind the mask? They have taken his name, they have taken his face, and they have taken his soul... Now he's going to take his revenge. Meet the Skull Man. Vigilante justice, manga-style. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

By Shotaro Ishinomori and Kazuhiko Shimamoto. After her last job was thwarted by Skull Man, Maria returns to her apartment to regenerate... where she is confronted by her menacing boss, the Spider-man! The spider mutant decides to take matters into his own hands and tracks Skull Man back to his lair. But both Skull Man and his mutant pursuers face a new threat as a nosy reporter comes close to uncovering their secrets... b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

By Shotaro Ishinomori and Kazuhiko Shimamoto. Men fear the Skull Man, now learn what the Skull Man fears. Haunted by dreams of a terrible past, in which his mother and father were assassinated the Skull Man's dreams also bring him closer to their killer and vengeance toward the man who destroyed his life. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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By Shotaro Ishinomori and Kazuhiko Shimamoto. When the Spider Man and Maria sneak into the Skull Man's hideout in order to attack him by surprise, they quickly find themselves going from hunters to the hunted! The Skull Man's previously battled them to a draw, but now that the Skull Man's right-hand man, Garo, has been added to the mix, Maria and the Spider Man may be overmatched. That's because the Skull Man's hideout is more than just a place for this anti-hero to hang his weary head at night -- it's also a portal to hell! b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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By Shotaro Ishinomori and Kazuhiko Shimamoto. With the Spider Man snaring Garo by suffocating him in his poisonous web, the Spider Man now finds himself at the portal of the Skull Man's den. Maria has been driven mad by the Skull Man and is about to reveal the name of her master; the person responsible for sending the Skull Man into his own private hell. Find out the lengths the Spider Man will go to in order to protect Maria, and how far the Skull Man will be willing to go to exact his revenge in the final issue of this limited series! b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Shotaro Ishinomori. Art by Kazuhiko Shimamoto. They took his family, they took his face, and they took his soul. Now, the Skull Man is going to take his revenge. Resurrected from the land of the dead, the Skull Man is hunting down the men responsible for destroying his life and anyone who stands in his way. In an unjust world, the Skull Man will use any means necessary to get the vengeance he seeks! Locked between the lethal but gorgeous assassin Maria and the mutant Spider Man, the Skull Man digs into the conspiracy that gave birth to his powers and those of his partner Garo. Haunted by his past, he will not let them stand in the way of his revenge. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 132 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tetsuya Tashiro. Around the world, a phenomenon is observed where those whose mental stress reaches a peak transform into monsters called "Kaijin" and succumb to murderous impulses. Such supernatural events were completely unrelated to proud pervert Asuma Sudo, but after he transfers to an all-girls school while chasing the girl of his dreams, he discovers that the school was actually a front for an anti-Kaijin special agency! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. For readers ages 16 and up Cover price $13.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tetsuya Tashiro. Having defeated the powerful Kaijin Dead Face, Innami and Asuma enjoy a moment of quiet. But that all suddenly changes when the cult known as the "Ultra Reincarnation Party" launches an attack to destroy the school! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. For readers ages 16 and up Cover price $13.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $12.95

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Tetsuya Tashiro. Having defeated the powerful Kaijin Dead Face, Innami and Asuma enjoy a moment of quiet. But that all suddenly changes when the cult known as the "Ultra Reincarnation Party" launches an attack to destroy the school! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. For readers ages 16 and up Cover price $13.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tetsuya Tashiro. With the academy under attack by the cult known as the Ultra Reincarnation Party, the maidens head to the vault to arm themselves with their mementos. But what awaits them there is their former teacher and spy for the Ultra Reincarnation Party, Kawase-sensei! As a former maiden herself, she wields terrifying power. Can Innami and the others prevail? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. For readers ages 16 and up Cover price $13.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tetsuya Tashiro. Meidou Academy has been attacked by the cult known as the Ultra Reincarnation Party. After defeating Kawase, one of the executives, the students retrieve their mementos and begin their counterattack! However, three more high-ranking members of the Ultra Reincarnation Party yet stand in the way. With their backs against the wall again, a dreadful memento user appears before Innami and the others! The Ultra Reincarnation Party's assault draws to a close...and after the fighting comes Asuma's reward! Has the time has come at last for him to lose his virginity!? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. For readers ages 16 and up Cover price $13.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tetsuya Tashiro. Asuma and the maidens defended the school from the attack of the Ultra Reincarnation Party, but at great cost. Seeking greater strength, Innami's group throw themselves into training, but they may get a rematch with one of the Party's executives sooner than they expect...! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. For readers ages 16 and up Cover price $13.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tetsuya Tashiro. Sugimura leads the Monster Class to prevent a terrorist plot, despite his difficulties in gaining their trust. Faced against a powerful kaijin and with the girls under his protection in mortal danger, the stalwart son of Kyushu rises to meet the challenge...! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. For readers ages 16 and up Cover price $13.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tetsuya Tashiro. The Maidens split up to prevent the terrorist attacks of the Ultra Reincarnation Party, and Sumeragi leads the Occult class against the fearsome Paraiso! However, even should they prevail against the twisted livestreamer, more formidable opponents are lying in wait. Does this overwhelming challenge spell doom for the Occult Class...? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. For readers ages 16 and up Cover price $13.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tetsuya Tashiro. As the academy students battle to stop the Ultra Reincarnation Party, Funabashi faces Kurashiki in battle once more. And the headmistress, having caught wind of the powerful adversary lurking in the shadows, sends Asuma and his team of elite maidens to the National Diet Building to deal with the crazed cult's leader... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. For readers ages 16 and up Cover price $13.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tetsuya Tashiro. Asuma, Innami, and Tsukumo head for the National Diet Building where the leaders of the Ultra Reincarnation Party await. Innami locks blades with Sakazaki, but the fierce battle ends with an unexpected result...! And meanwhile, Asuma stands alone against overwhelming strength of the cult's founder. Can he awaken his Eros powers in his time of greatest need?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. For readers ages 16 and up Cover price $13.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tetsuya Tashiro. The Ultra Reincarnation Party has been defeated at last, but at great cost. With so many holes in the maidens' ranks, the academy is forced to reorganize their classes in preparation for the next battle. For even as they lick their wounds, a great and terrible vampire with a fixation on the headmistress is coming their way... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. For readers ages 16 and up Cover price $13.00.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tetsuya Tashiro. Asuma defeats Draculia's simulacrum with his new Eros powers, but Innami is troubled by the ability to revert kaijin to human form, and a wedge is driven between the two... Meanwhile, Draculia, fearing what she witnessed, resolves to exterminate kaijin eros from the face of the earth! Watch out, Japan-the original kaijin is coming!! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. For readers ages 16 and up Cover price $13.00.

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Araizumi Cover price $2.95.

1st Printing. Story by Hajime Kanzaka. Art by Rui Araizumi. New from CPM Manga! The first SLAYERS trade paperback collecting the super popular SLAYERS COMICS #1-6! This is the hit manga series that originally inspired the anime series! With original story and art by SLAYERS series creators Hajime Kanzaka ans Rui Araizumi, SLAYERS has been one of the biggest manga titles to hit the U.S. this year! Follow the adventures of Lina and Gourry in these BRAND NEW stories! Lina and Gourry, troublemakers extraordinaire, are up to their ears in trouble after doing their thinking with their stomachs! Madcap hijinks abound in this comedy adventure manga! ALL AGES MANGA! Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 10-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

by Hajime Kanzaka, Tommy Ohtsuka, & Rui Araizumi It's an amazing new Slayers adventure featuring the beautiful sorceress, Lina Inverse, and her hulking but loyal colleague, Gourry Gabriev! She's absolutely gorgeous, she wears hot outfits, and she's a sorceress, too! She's Naga, a magic-user who styles herself after her foremost rival, the hot-tempered Lina Inverse; following Lina around un hopes of showing her up. She also knows that Lina is an ace treasure hunter, and figures that if she follows her around long enough, maybe some will come her way! In their first new adventure, these two lovely, magical ladies find themselves being followed by a novice knight, the hapless Furado. He's still in training and asks the gals to help him out. Maybe it's not the best idea in the world to ask two rival sorceresses to help him learn the knightly ropes! b&w $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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by Hajime Kanzaka and Shoko Yoshinaka Exciting adventures! Strong, beautiful women! Hilarious comedy! And lots of treasure hunting and wild and crazy eating! It must be the Slayers! It's an amazing new adventure of everybody's favorite comedy-adventure characters, the incredible, beautiful (but small-chested!) sorceress Lina Inverse, and her big, hulking, but loyal colleague Gourry Gabriev! Its and all-new series with all-new characters and adventures! She's absolutely gorgeous, she wears hot outfits, and she's a sorceress, too! She's Naga, who styles herself the foremost rival of the hot-tempered Lina Inverse, and follows Lina around to try to show her up. She also knows that Lina is a super hunter of treasure, and figures that if she follows her around, maybe some will come her way. These two lovely, magical ladies find themselves being followed by a novice knight, the hapless, Furado. He's still in training and he asks the gals to help him out. Maybe it's not the best idea in the world to ask two rival sorceresses to help him learn the knightly ropes! Slayers fans will love this all-new series! b&w, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Fine $6.00

by Hajime Kanzaka & Shoko Yoshinaka Exciting adventures! Strong, beautiful women! Hilarious comedy! And lots of treasure hunting, and wild and crazy eating! It must be the Slayers! It's an amazing new adventure of everybody's favorite comedy-adventure characters, the incredible, beautiful sorceress Lina Inverse, and her big, hulking, but loyal colleague Gourry Gabriev! Its an all-new series with all-new characters and adventures! She's absolutely gorgeous, she wears hot outfits, and she's a sorceress, too! She's Naga, who styles herself the foremost rival of the hot-tempered Lina Inverse, and follows Lina around to try to show her up. She also knows that Lina is a super hunter of treasures, and figures that if she follows her around, maybe some will come her way. b&w $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Red Marimo ?? the gourmand's dream, and Lina and Naga have just gotta have it! After all, Lina may be the most dangerous sorceress in the world and Naga may be the most busty but those curves and that sorcery doesn't put food in their mouth, and food like Red Marimo doesn't come around every day... unless you live in the village of Vollan. b&w, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Lina's up to her eyeballs in trouble and she's throwing Naga at the danger again. This time the Dark Crystal is at stake. Can Lina possibly defeat the dark sorcerer Galdin? b&w, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.