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Story, art and cover by Mio Odagi. One of the first Shoujo manga, or Japanese girls comics, to be translated for the American market. Mio Odagi of Ippongi Bangs Studio Do-Do presents the comedic misadventures of a group of teen girls with magical powers. Nobody, not even fortune-teller Rinko, suspects that Eiji, the boy who has a crush on her, is secretly the sinister Student President of Darkness. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Story, art and cover by Mio Odagi. One of the first Shoujo manga, or Japanese girls comics, to be translated for the American market. Mio Odagi of Ippongi Bangs Studio Do-Do presents the comedic misadventures of a group of teen girls with magical powers. The girls get a makeover for the beach, but theyre still kids at heart. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Story, art and cover by Mio Odagi. One of the first Shoujo manga, or Japanese girls comics, to be translated for the American market. Mio Odagi of Ippongi Bangs Studio Do-Do presents the comedic misadventures of a group of teen girls with magical powers. The girls never seem to realize that Eiji is always missing when the Student President of Darkness is creating mischief. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

The Priestess Love Letter. Story, art and cover by Mio Odagi. One of the first Shoujo manga, or Japanese girls comics, to be translated for the American market. Mio Odagi of Ippongi Bangs Studio Do-Do presents the comedic misadventures of a group of teen girls with magical powers. The girls play matchmaker for the smartest kid in class and the rock star she secretly adores. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

How Do You Do, Pikachu! by Yuki Tsukirino. Includes a Free Color Poster! Sight gags, relationship comedy, magic spells... and Pokemon?! Magical Pokemon Journey is the first Pokemon shojo (girls') manga! Maron goes to her Grandpa, a Pokemon researcher and inept magician, for a love potion to hook her beloved Pokemon trainer friend, Almondo. To get the potion, Maron must travel the world studying any Pokemon she finds... if she is ever to win her love. In this issue, Maron meets Pikachu, but how can she win its trust when her beloved Almondo just wants to catch it? And, will Pikachu be flattered by Maron's drawing of it? Then, the story of how Maron saved Clefairy from Ekans and Arbok! Each issue is squarebound and includes a full-color poster! Cover price $4.95.

Cooking with Jigglypuff by Yumi Tsukirino Hazel decides to pack a picnic for herself and Almond, but the picnic is interrupted by Jigglypuff, who blows itself up to enormous size and causes no end of trouble! What can they do with such a perfectly cute, perfectly spherical Pokemon? Then, Hazel and her Pokemon friends practice drawing pictures, but Hazel, who can't draw to begin with, is confounded by Tangela. Squarebound. Cover price $4.95.

Pokemon Holiday by Yumi Tsukirino It's a Pokemon Christmas! Pikachu agrees to deliver a mirror as a present to Hazel from Hazel's granddad, but accidentally breaks it! Quick, are there any Pokemon with reflective surfaces? Then, Hazel and all her friends are invited to a castle... but who or what is the lord of the manor? Includes a free color poster! Squarebound. Cover price $4.95.

Fun at the Beach by Yumi Tsukirino. Cover price $4.95.

Story and art by Yuki. 6.5" x 10", 32 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.

Story and art by Yuki. 6.5" x 10", 32 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.

Story and art by Yuki. 6.5" x 10", 32 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Natusko Ishitsuyo.

Magician A fearlessly tackles sex and female sexualty, love, and unbridled ambition in a unique blend of Japanese, Eastern European, and Outsider Art Styles. The women in these stories take on everything from school politics to paid dates with salarymen, and even the struggles of starting an online magician business.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 256 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.95.

b/w comic by Allison Williams and Kaja Blackley Cover price $2.45.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Mitsuki Mihara. Art and cover by MonRin. Translated by Christine Dashiell. When humanity discovered an alternate dimension filled with magical and mythical beings, the world as we knew it would never be the same. Humanity soon learned to harness these extra-dimensional forces and summon mystical beings into their midst through the power of "summoners." Years later, fifteen-year-old Kazuki Hayashizaki is chosen to be the first male summoner. His attendance at an all-female summoner school is met with much opposition, especially from his sister, a magical swordsman whose task is to guard summoners. Now she finds herself in an inferior position to her brother Kazuki, and will stop at nothing to thwart him. As Kazuki struggles against his sister's machinations and the other female students in school who try to demean him at every turn, can he overcome adversity and learn to become a first rate summoner? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Mitsuki Mihara. Art and cover by MonRin. Translated by Christine Dashiell. When humanity discovered an alternate dimension filled with magical and mythical beings, the world as we knew it would never be the same. Humanity soon learned to harness these extra-dimensional forces and summon mystical beings into their midst through the power of "summoners." Years later, fifteen-year-old Kazuki Hayashizaki is chosen to be the first male summoner. His attendance at an all-female summoner school is met with much opposition, especially from his sister, a magical swordsman whose task is to guard summoners. Now she finds herself in an inferior position to her brother Kazuki, and will stop at nothing to thwart him! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Mitsuki Mihara. Art and cover by MonRin. Translated by Christine Dashiell. When humanity discovered an alternate dimension filled with magical and mythical beings, the world as we knew it would never be the same. Humanity soon learned to harness these extra-dimensional forces and summon mystical beings into their midst through the power of "summoners." Years later, fifteen-year-old Kazuki Hayashizaki is chosen to be the first male summoner. His attendance at an all-female summoner school is met with much opposition, especially from his sister, a magical swordsman whose task is to guard summoners. Now she finds herself in an inferior position to her brother Kazuki, and will stop at nothing to thwart him. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Mitsuki Mihara. Art and cover by MonRin. Translated by Christine Dashiell. When humanity discovered an alternate dimension filled with magical and mythical beings, the world as we knew it would never be the same. Humanity soon learned to harness these extra-dimensional forces and summon mystical beings into their midst through the power of "summoners." Kazuki Hayashizaki is chosen to be the first male summoner. His attendance at an all-female summoner school is met with much opposition, especially from his sister, a magical swordsman whose task is to guard summoners. Now she finds herself in an inferior position to her brother Kazuki, and will stop at nothing to thwart him. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Mitsuki Mihara. Art and cover by MonRin. Translated by Christine Dashiell. Parallel to our dimension is a world filled with magic, home to a host of mystical beings and fantastical powers. Humanity has learned to harness these forces and bring forth that world's entities to do their bidding through the power of "summoners." Kazuki Hayashizaki is chosen as the first male summoner. His attendance at an all-female summoner school, however, is met with opposition - and none so strongly than from his own sister who is the school's most skilled swordsman. Kazuki struggles against the machinations of his sister and the other students. Can he overcome adversity and learn to become a first rate summoner? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by Mitsuki Mihara. Art and cover by MonRin. Translated by Christine Dashiell. Parallel to our dimension is a world filled with magic, home to a host of mystical beings and fantastical powers. Humanity has learned to harness these forces and bring forth that world's entities to do their bidding through the power of "summoners." Kazuki Hayashizaki is chosen as the first male summoner. His attendance at an all-female summoner school, however, is met with opposition, and none so strongly than from his own sister who is the school's most skilled swordsman. Kazuki's sister has conflicting feelings about her little brother and can't stand for him to take up his new role. Kazuki struggles against the machinations of his sister and the other students. Can he overcome adversity and learn to become a first rate summoner? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Written by Mitsuki Mihara. Art and cover by MonRin. Translated by Christine Dashiell. Parallel to our dimension is a world filled with magic, home to a host of mystical beings and fantastical powers. Humanity has learned to harness these forces and bring forth that world's entities to do their bidding through the power of "summoners." Our world has never been the same. Fifteen years later, Kazuki Hayashizaki is chosen as the first male summoner. His attendance at an all-female summoner school, however, is met with opposition - and none so strongly than from his own sister who is the school's most skilled swordsman. Can he overcome adversity and learn to become a first rate summoner? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Written by Mitsuki Mihara. Art and cover by MonRin. Translated by Christine Dashiell. Parallel to our dimension is a world filled with magic, home to a host of mystical beings and fantastical powers. Humanity has learned to harness these forces and bring forth that world's entities to do their bidding through the power of "summoners." Fifteen years later, Kazuki Hayashizaki is chosen as the first male summoner. His attendance at an all-female summoner school, however, is met with opposition - and none so strongly than from his own sister who is the school's most skilled swordsman. Can he overcome adversity and learn to become a first rate summoner? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Written by Mitsuki Mihara. Art and cover by MonRin. Translated by Christine Dashiell. Parallel to our dimension is a world filled with magic, home to a host of mystical beings and fantastical powers. Humanity has learned to harness these forces and bring forth that world's entities to do their bidding through the power of "summoners." Kazuki Hayashizaki is chosen as the first male summoner. His attendance at an all-female summoner school, however, is met with opposition - and none so strongly than from his own sister who is the school's most skilled swordsman. Kazuki's sister has conflicting feelings about her little brother and can't stand for him to take up his new role. Kazuki struggles against the machinations of his sister and the other students. Can he overcome adversity and learn to become a first rate summoner? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Written by Mitsuki Mihara. Art and cover by MonRin. Translated by Christine Dashiell. Parallel to our dimension is a world filled with magic, home to a host of mystical beings and fantastical powers. Humanity has learned to harness these forces and bring forth that world's entities to do their bidding through the power of "summoners." Our world has never been the same. Fifteen years later, Kazuki Hayashizaki is chosen as the first male summoner. His attendance at an all-female summoner school, however, is met with opposition, and none so strongly than from his own sister who is the school's most skilled swordsman. Kazuki struggles against the machinations of his sister and the other students. Can he overcome adversity and learn to become a first rate summoner? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Written by Mitsuki Mihara. Art and cover by MonRin. Translated by Christine Dashiell. Kazuki Hayashizaki is chosen as the first male summoner. His attendance at an all-female summoner school, however, is met with opposition, especially from his own sister, who is the school's most skilled swordsman. Kazuki's sister has conflicting feelings about her little brother and can't stand his new role. Kazuki struggles against the machinations of his sister and the other students. Can he overcome adversity and learn to become a first rate summoner? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Written by Mitsuki Mihara. Art and cover by MonRin. Translated by Christine Dashiell. Parallel to our dimension is a world filled with magic, home to a host of mystical beings and fantastical powers. Humanity has learned to harness these forces and bring forth that world's entities to do their bidding through the power of "summoners." Fifteen years later, Kazuki Hayashizaki is chosen as the first male summoner. His attendance at an all-female summoner school, however, is met with opposition--especially from his own sister, who is the school's most skilled swordsman. Can he overcome adversity and learn to become a first rate summoner? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. Written by Mitsuki Mihara. Art and cover by MonRin. Translated by Christine Dashiell. For fans of Dragonar Academy comes an all-new fantasy adventure! Parallel to our dimension is a world filled with magic, home to a host of mystical beings and fantastical powers. Humanity has learned to harness these forces and bring forth that world's entities to do their bidding through the power of "summoners." Kazuki Hayashizaki is chosen as the first male summoner. His attendance at an all-female summoner school, however, is met with opposition, especially from his own sister, who is the school's most skilled swordsman. Kazuki struggles against the machinations of his sister and the other students. Can he overcome adversity and learn to become a first rate summoner? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

Volume 14 - 1st printing. Written by Mitsuki Mihara. Art and cover by MonRin. Translated by Christine Dashiell. Parallel to our dimension is a world filled with magic, home to a host of mystical beings and fantastical powers. Humanity has learned to harness these forces and bring forth that world's entities to do their bidding through the power of "summoners." Fifteen years later, Kazuki Hayashizaki is chosen as the first male summoner. His attendance at an all-female summoner school, however, is met with opposition from his own sister, who is the school's most skilled swordsman. Can he overcome adversity and learn to become a first rate summoner? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

Volume 15 - 1st printing. Written by Mitsuki Mihara. Art and cover by MonRin. Translated by Christine Dashiell. TREASURE HUNT - To ascend to the mystic throne and be declared King of Japan, one must find the Three Sacred Treasures which are rumored to be hidden in the monster-filled Sea of Trees around Mt. Fuji. This rule, which was imposed by meddling outsiders from the Magically Advanced Countries, means that Kazuki, must personally take up the challenge! Will his plans come to fruition…or will Lokis machinations allow the god of mischief to put a puppet on the throne? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 164 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

Volume 16 - 1st printing. Written by Mitsuki Mihara. Art and cover by MonRin. Translated by Christine Dashiell. Parallel to our dimension is a world filled with magic, home to a host of mystical beings and fantastical powers. Humanity has learned to harness these forces and bring forth that world's entities to do their bidding through the power of "summoners." Our world has never been the same. Fifteen years later, Kazuki Hayashizaki is chosen as the first male summoner. His attendance in an all-female summoner class, however, is met with opposition-and none so strongly than from his own sister, the school's most skilled swordsman. As Kazuki is torn between the way of the sword and the world of summoning, can he overcome adversity and learn to harness his new powers? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 154 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

Volume 17 - 1st printing. Written by Mitsuki Mihara. Art and cover by MonRin. Translated by Christine Dashiell. Kazuki fights off Ilyaelia with the power of the Three Sacred Treasures. Now, his magic exhausted, must go on a sizzling date to increase his Level of Affection... but with whom? Meanwhile, Kanae seeks to perfect a new sword technique, one that can tip the balance of power between sword and spell! Just in time too, as the attack on the Magical Domain is entering its final stage! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 156 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.99.

Cover by Ryoichi Ikegami. "Part 1: The Psychic Girl," script by Kazuya Kudo, James D. Hudnall (translation), and Satoru Fujii (translation), art by Ryoichi Ikegami and Bill Pearson (touch-up art); An ordinary walk home from school is disrupted after Mai and her friends discover they're being followed. Ads for Area 88 and Kamui. 44 pgs., B&W. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Cover by Ryoichi Ikegami. "Part 2: Under the Cherry Blossoms of Spring," script by Kazuya Kudo, James D. Hudnall (translation) and Satoru Fujii (translation), art by Ryoichi Ikegami and Bill Pearson (touch-up art); Mai is in hiding from The Wisdom Alliance, the organization that is trying to kidnap her; Unfortunately, one slip-up allows them to track her down. Ads for Area 88 and Kamui. 44 pgs., B&W. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Cover by Ryoichi Ikegami. "Part 3: Togakushi: The Sacred Land," script by Kazuya Kudo, James D. Hudnall (translation), and Satoru Fujii (translation), art by Ryoichi Ikegami and Bill Pearson (touch-up art); Having made their escape, Mai and her father make their way to a shrine sanctuary. "Part 4: The Monster," script by Kazuya Kudo, James D. Hudnall (translation), and Satoru Fujii (translation), art by Ryoichi Ikegami and Bill Pearson (touch-up art); While Mai and her father stay in the sanctuary, Senzo takes steps in unleashing a force that he hopes will prevent them from ever escaping again. A discussion on the differences between American and Japanese comics by Fred Patten, art by Sanpei Shirato. 44 pgs., B&W. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Story: Kazuya Kudo. Art: Ryoichi Ikegami. An ancestral power pitted against the wicked designs of the Wisdom Alliance. Featuring Part 5: "Trapped!" and Part 6: "The Battle Formation of the Togakushi School." Plus: Article by Frederick Schodt - "The Manga Story" 2. Deluxe B&W Format. Cover price $1.50.

Story: Kazuya Kudo. Art: Ryoichi Ikegami. What will happen if the Wisdom Alliance captures Mai and her psychic power? Featuring Part 7: "The Ant's Tower Path" and Part 8: "The Destiny of the Line." Deluxe B&W Format. Cover price $1.50.

Cover by Ryoichi Ikegami. Written by Kazuya Kudo, James D. Hudnall (translation) and Satoru Fujii (translation). Art by Ryoichi Ikegami and Bill Pearson (touch-up). 450 Gs of psychic energy -- the ultimate weapon! Is it safe in the hands of a young girl? Featuring Part 9: "A Traveling Companion" and Part 10: "450 Gs"! Plus: "The Manga Story: The Secret to Our Success" - an explanation of how comics are translated from the Japanese originals into the American counterparts by the English translator, James D. Hudnall. 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Story: Kazuya Kudo. Art: Ryoichi Ikegami. Hidden somewhere in Tokyo, can Mai find safety from Kaieda and the pursuing Wisdom Alliance? Featuring Part 11: "Tokyo, Again" and Part 12: "Psychokinesis." Deluxe B&W Format. Cover price $1.50.

Story: Kazuya Kudo. Art: Ryoichi Ikegami. Mai temporarily evades Kaieda's tight dragnet, but for how long will she really be safe? Featuring Part 13: "Chosen by the Gods" and Part 14: "E.S.P." Deluxe B&W Format. Cover price $1.50.

Story: Kazuya Kudo. Art: Ryoichi Ikegami. Computer tapping, intelligence networks, underworld organizations--how did a young girl get involved with all this? Featuring Part 15: "Hatred is Forbidden" and Part 16: "All Points Bulletin." Deluxe B&W Format. Cover price $1.50.

Story: Kazuya Kudo. Art: Ryoichi Ikegami. Even if Mai managed to escape again, would there be a safe haven for her anywhere in Japan? Featuring Part 17: "The Kaieda Agency" and Part 18: "The Decoy Operation." Deluxe B&W Format. Cover price $1.50.

Story: Kazuya Kudo. Art: Ryoichi Ikegami. Alone and forlorn, Mai ponders the power she has to bring people either sorrow or joy. Featuring Part 19: "Alone" and Part 20: "Resolution." Deluxe B&W Format. Cover price $1.50.

Cover by Ryoichi Ikegami. Written by Kazuya Kudo, James D. Hudnall (translation) and Satoru Fujii (translation). Art by Ryoichi Ikegami and Wayne Truman (touch-up). The chase is over! Confined within Kaieda's apartment, Mai struggles to control her emotions and her power! Featuring Part 21: "Tenderness..." and Part 22: "Psychic Power Reaction, Zero"! 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Story: Kazuya Kudo. Art: Ryoichi Ikegami. From the other side of the world comes a new threat to Mai's safety. Featuring Part 23: "Another Psychic Girl" and Part 24: "Garten and Mai." Deluxe B&W Format. Cover price $1.50.

Story: Kazuya Kudo. Art: Ryoichi Ikegami. Safe at Kaieda's, Mai finds reasons for hope--yet danger is rapidly approaching! Featuring Part 25: "Hope" and Part 26: "Garten's Arrival." Deluxe B&W Format. Cover price $1.50.

Cover by Ryoichi Ikegami. Written by Kazuya Kudo, James D. Hudnall (translation) and Satoru Fujii (translation). Art by Ryoichi Ikegami and Wayne Truman (touch-up). Visiting with her friends, Mai has no idea of Garten's arrival and this threat to her very life! Featuring Part 27: "Prelude to the Confrontation" and Part 28: "The Encounter"! 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Story: Kazuya Kudo. Art: Ryoichi Ikegami. Shocked by Garten's power and cruelty, Kenmochi and Kaieda devise a new plan. Featuring Part 29: "The Face Off" and Part 30: "A Voice from the Past." Deluxe B&W Format. Cover price $1.50.