Juline TPB (2001 Tokypop Digest) comic books 2001-2003

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Narumi Kakinouchi. In a faraway village, in a magical land, nestled between the majestic Sleeping Dragon Mountain and a small stretch of sea live the daughters of the biggest martial arts school - Juline, Bakuya, and Seka. Join the girls on a wondrous quest to locate the village's warriors who are mysteriously disappearing. Filled with combat, adventure, and enough kung-fu action to knock you to tomorrow! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 165 pages, B&W Cover price $12.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Narumi Kakinouchi. Experience the thrills of martial-arts action in Juline by Narumi Kakinouchi, author of the popular manga/anime, Vampire Princess Miyu! In a faraway village, in a magical land, live Juline, Bakuya, and Seika, daughters of the top three martial-arts schools. Join them on a quest to uncover the mystery of the Black Pearl, a new clan shrouded in shadows. Juline and the other clan leaders face a new threat in the form of the Black Pearl Guardians. Who are these mysterious warriors, and what is their link to the princesses' past? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 165 pages, B&W Cover price $12.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Narumi Kakinouchi. In a secluded valley in the shadow of Sleeping Dragon Mountain, Black Pearl arranges a competition to challenge the three princesses, Juline, Seika, and Bakuya. When her "envoys" are sent out to request the presence of the three girls, the princesses discover that this is one invitation they're unable to refuse... Created to wipe out the heirs to the Ivory Sword, Jeweled Mirror and Water Crystal, this tournament has more strings attached to it than a cheap marionette. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 165 pages, B&W Cover price $12.95.

Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Story and Art by Narumi Kakinouchi. In a secluded valley in the shadow of Sleeping Dragon Mountain, Black Pearl arranges a competition to challenge the three princesses, Juline, Seika, and Bakuya. When her "envoys" are sent out to request the presence of the three girls, the princesses discover that this is one invitation they're unable to refuse... Created to wipe out the heirs to the Ivory Sword, Jeweled Mirror and Water Crystal, this tournament has more strings attached to it than a cheap marionette. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 165 pages, B&W Cover price $12.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Narumi Kakinouchi. Ryoku lies dead, having defeated Sai to allow Juline, Kio, Bakuya and Seika to escape the Black Pearl Festival with their lives. The youths begin the long road to recovery but it quickly turns into a journey to the darkside as they learn the truth about Tamayo, are introduced to Mei, the fourth Guardian of Black Pearl Temple, and finally learn the truth about Julines father. Juline and Kio find themselves fighting for their lives, and Juline vows to face her father and defeat Black Pearl. At the same time, Bakuya and Seika face an even greater struggle as their loved ones attempt to lure them into the ranks of the Black Pearl Clan. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 165 pages, B&W Cover price $12.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Narumi Kakinouchi. It's the final battle between the Black Pearl Clan and the Jeweled Mirror, Water Crystal, and Ivory Sword clans. Yet victory cannot be claimed until Juline and her friends, Bakuya, Seika, and Kio, face their loved ones, who have become unwilling Guardians of Black Pearl Temple. For the honor of her clan -- and for her own life -- Juline is forced to fight her father to the death. And even if she survives, the greatest challenge lies ahead in the hands of the martial arts master herself, Black Pearl! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 165 pages, B&W Cover price $12.95.