Comic books in 'Manga', graded by CGC

2nd Edition - Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Painted Moon!" Collects Blue Monday: Painted Moon (2004) #1-3. Story and art by Chynna Clugston-Major. Relive the adventures of Bleu, Clover, and the gang as they go from prank war to karaoke to the concert of all concerts, the pinnacle of Bleu's adolescent hero worship, Adam Ant. In addition to the first mini-series, this expanded collection contains the hard-to-find short stories from various indie anthologies in an all new printing. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 136 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $10.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art byYoshio Sawai. Translated by Akira Tsubasa. Adapted by Drew Williams. In the year 300X, the cruel Emperor Tsuru Tsururina has mandated the hunting of all hair in the Maruhage Empire. But a single man rises to the occasion and takes a stand against this violation of human hair rights. Bo-bobo, master of Fist of the Nose Hair, uses the prehensile hairs of his shnoz to most lethal ends. Follow the nonsensical adventures of Bo-bobo and his sentient sidekick snacks as they lead their hilarious rebellion against the Empire. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 256 pages, B&W. Teen+ Cover price $7.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Saito Tatsuo. Art and cover by Chibimaru. Kato Marika is an ambitious 17-year-old student who is the president of the school's Space Yacht Club. Full of pep and enthusiasm, Marika takes charge, even if membership in the club is flagging. Her true calling, however, is something a bit more daring. For in her spare time, the spunky teen moonlights as the captain of the Bentenmaru, an infamous ship full of rough and tumble space pirates who strike fear and delight in the hearts of many! Bodacious Space Pirates: Abyss of Hyperspace is a two-part manga adaption of a feature-length anime film of the same title. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Saito Tatsuo. Art and cover by Chibimaru. Kato Marika is an ambitious seventeen-year-old student who is the president of the school's Space Yacht Club. Full of pep and enthusiasm, Marika takes charge, even if membership in the club is flagging. Her true calling, however, is something a bit more daring. For in her spare time, the spunky teen moonlights as the captain of the Bentenmaru, an infamous ship full of rough and tumble space pirates who strike fear and delight in the hearts of many! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. 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 Yuumikan. Art by Jirou Oimoto. Character Design by Koin. Translated by Andrew Cunningham.

When Kaede Honjou agrees to try out VRMMO gaming with her best friend from high school, her inexperience and "I don't want to get hurt‚" outlook cause her to max out her defense points‚ leaving her with no attack points to speak of!

Luckily for her, the game's mod system is diverse enough that a little creativity boosts her special abilities to heights beyond the game admins' wildest imaginations‚ Will this noob become a new star in NewWorld Online?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W.

Cover price $13.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Written by Yuumikan. Art by Jirou Oimoto. Character Design by Koin. Translated by Andrew Cunningham.

Now known throughout NewWorld Online as "the walking fortress," Maple is joined by her best friend Sally, and the two travel to the second zone to prepare for the upcoming second battle royale event! Faced with the admins nerfing her skills, can Maple find new ways to break the game?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

Cover price $13.00.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Written by Yuumikan. Art by Jirou Oimoto. Character Design by Koin. Translated by Andrew Cunningham.

After somehow defeating the boss with the help of Sally, what happens when Maple warms up the egg that dropped!? Even the kimono-clad swordswoman Kasumi gets mixed up as the slapstick event continues!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 164 pages, B&W.

Cover price $13.00.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Yuumikan. Art by Jirou Oimoto. Character Design by Koin. Translated by Andrew Cunningham.

Maple and Sally make smooth progress through the second event, but their antics lead to other players fearing them as living legends!! Whatever the fuss is about their being untouchable by swords or disappearing like illusions, the two will continue nonchalantly plowing through their enemies as usual!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

Cover price $13.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Yuumikan. Art by Jirou Oimoto. Character Design by Koin. Translated by Andrew Cunningham. Word is the next event is going to focus on guild-vs-guild PVP, and Maple Tree is worried that six people may not be enough. Maple goes to scout out potential new members, but it seems as if extreme builds are drawn to one another! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.00.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by Yuumikan. Art by Jirou Oimoto. Character Design by Koin. Translated by Andrew Cunningham. The PvP event begins with guilds falling one by one...and then turns into an all-out assault on Maple Tree! It's a trial by fire for new and inexperienced guild members Mai and Yui, as Maple and her partner Sally take the field by storm, launching an offensive of their own! Will they be able to overcome the odds and seize victory? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.00.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Written by Yuumikan. Art by Jirou Oimoto. Character Design by Koin. Translated by Andrew Cunningham. A bunch of talented new guilds are ready to give Maple Tree a run for their money. But Maple's not too worried. The thought of chances for more PvP has her fired up! Between scouting out other guilds for info on their rivals and looking for new skills to make themselves even deadlier, Maple Tree has plenty of work to do as the Ninth Event kicks off! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.00.

1st printing. Story and art by Niwano Makoto. In the not too distant future, Tokyo has become a city of chaos riddled with crime. From this chaotic mix comes Bomber Girl! Emi is the super sexy, and manically hilarious bounty hunter who often ends up killing the criminals before she can collect the bounty! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.95.

2nd and later printings. Story and art by Niwano Makoto. In the not too distant future, Tokyo has become a city of chaos riddled with crime. From this chaotic mix comes Bomber Girl! Emi is the super sexy, and manically hilarious bounty hunter who often ends up killing the criminals before she can collect the bounty! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 1-2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Rui Takato. Translated by Jennifer Ward.

An explosive sexual free-for-all by the artist of Devilman Grimoire! Eighteen-year-old karate expert Misora Haebaru moves to Tokyo to pursue her dream of becoming a famous singer. Unfortunately, her sleazy handlers trick her into the adult entertainment industry instead. Her only way out is to survive a martial arts tournament where she must fight her way through one hundred lustful male opponents.

If she loses, she will pay the ultimate erotic price!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 400 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $19.99.

Volume 3-4 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Rui Takato. Translated by Jennifer Ward.

K-Cup karate expert Haebaru Misora longs to be famous in an industry crawling with seedy villains and sleazy so-called friends. When nasty rumors that Misora slept with her boss begin with circulate, what can Misora do but fight back hard?

When you're on the bottom, there's nowhere to go but up!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 400 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $19.99.

Volume 5-6 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Rui Takato. Translated by Jennifer Ward.

Eighteen-year-old karate expert Misora Haebaru moves to Tokyo to pursue her dream of becoming a famous singer. Unfortunately, her sleazy handlers trick her into the adult entertainment industry instead. Her only way out is to survive a martial arts tournament where she must fight her way through one hundred lustful male opponents.

If she loses, she will pay the ultimate erotic price!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 400 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $19.99.

Volume 7-8 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Rui Takato. Translated by Jennifer Ward.

THE GIRL WITH THE GOLDEN GLOBES

Female fighters from all across the world have gathered together to meet in the Ultimate Beauty and Power Showdown! Can K-cup karate idol Haebaru Misora kick her way to the finals without blowing-or losing-her top? (Don't worry, she loses her top.) Wardrobe malfunctions and total knock-outs abound in this battle of valkyries, amazons, and mistresses of the martial arts! It's wall-to-wall and girl-on-girl action from bell to bell!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 400 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $19.99.

Volume 9-10 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Rui Takato. Translated by Jennifer Ward.

Eighteen-year-old karate expert Misora Haebaru moves to Tokyo to pursue her dream of becoming a famous singer. Unfortunately, her sleazy handlers trick her into the adult entertainment industry instead.

Her only way out is to survive a martial arts tournament where she must fight her way through one hundred lustful male opponents. If she loses, she will pay the ultimate erotic price!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 400 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $19.99.

Volume 11-12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Rui Takato. Translated by Jennifer Ward. Eighteen-year-old karate expert Misora Haebaru moves to Tokyo to pursue her dream of becoming a famous singer. Unfortunately, her sleazy handlers trick her into the adult entertainment industry instead. Her only way out is to survive a martial arts tournament where she must fight her way through one hundred lustful male opponents. If she loses, she will pay the ultimate erotic price! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 400 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $19.99.

Volume 13-14 - 1st printing. Story and art by Rui Takato. Translated by Jennifer Ward. Who will be declared the world's greatest valkyrie at the Ultimate Showdown of Power and Beauty? K-cup karateka Misora, or the utterly massive judoka Alevtina Guseva, a fighter with the inescapable grasp of a black hole?! And what's a girl to do after the battle is over... except head back to her hometown, pose nude for an aspiring and very flexible young artist, face off against a komodo dragon, and learn a sexy, if slippery, new skill? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 360 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $19.99.

Volume 1, 1st printing. Welcome to a behind-the-scenes detective agency staffed by the most stunning men on the street…but dont mistake this smooth, stylish crew for gumshoes! They always one-up the law with the greatest of ease and nab every crook, schemer, and gang lord…but can they solve the mysteries of their own confused past? In the end, which of these sleuths will be rewarded with an everlasting love? Border bares all in a fast-paced, funny and bittersweet tale of the lengths one detective will go to in order to protect his best friend teammates! Is it possible to honor the memory of a long-lost love and find peace in the present? When every day on the job brings the possibility of death, theres simply no time to lose! Softcover, 5" x 7", 216 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 1, 2nd or later printing. Welcome to a behind-the-scenes detective agency staffed by the most stunning men on the street…but dont mistake this smooth, stylish crew for gumshoes! They always one-up the law with the greatest of ease and nab every crook, schemer, and gang lord…but can they solve the mysteries of their own confused past? In the end, which of these sleuths will be rewarded with an everlasting love?Border bares all in a fast-paced, funny and bittersweet tale of the lengths one detective will go to in order to protect his best friend teammates! Is it possible to honor the memory of a long-lost love and find peace in the present? When every day on the job brings the possibility of death, theres simply no time to lose! Softcover, 5" x 7", 216 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 2, 1st printing. The target for Yamato and the guys is the truly evil Zama, a sleazy drug dealer who forces runaways and kids under his control to push for him. But Zamas also the man who left a teen-aged Tamaki deeply scarred. Though he knows all too well how demented Zama can be, Tamaki insists he can stop the monster dead in his tracks! Will the team race to his aid when he needs them most? Border gathers a gang of misfit best friends with a yen for kicking ass, taking names and solving crimes! When a face from a partners past resurfaces with vengeance on the brain, its up to each man to stand tall and fight back. But no matter how treacherous the turf or vicious the villain, they all know that no man is as strong as the team that stands behind him. Softcover, 5" x 7", 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 2, 2nd or later printing. The target for Yamato and the guys is the truly evil Zama, a sleazy drug dealer who forces runaways and kids under his control to push for him. But Zamas also the man who left a teen-aged Tamaki deeply scarred. Though he knows all too well how demented Zama can be, Tamaki insists he can stop the monster dead in his tracks! Will the team race to his aid when he needs them most? Border gathers a gang of misfit best friends with a yen for kicking ass, taking names and solving crimes! When a face from a partners past resurfaces with vengeance on the brain, its up to each man to stand tall and fight back. But no matter how treacherous the turf or vicious the villain, they all know that no man is as strong as the team that stands behind him. Softcover, 5" x 7", 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 3, 1st printing. Sweet (and sugar-addicted) programmer Kippei is an invaluable part of his team! But when a clients case regarding a long-lost heir suddenly brings the bright young boy into the spotlight, everyone is forced to look back on Kippeis shadowy former life in order to uncover the darkest of secrets. Will the squad stand strong…or will they lose Kippei forever? Border breaks down the barrier between work and play with a team of brilliant guys who think nothing of fighting crime and roughhousing after hours! Though they come from totally different backgrounds, these men share a bond that runs much deeper than blood. But will they be ready to let go in the toughest of circumstances? Softcover, 5" x 7", 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 3, 2nd or later printing. Sweet (and sugar-addicted) programmer Kippei is an invaluable part of his team! But when a clients case regarding a long-lost heir suddenly brings the bright young boy into the spotlight, everyone is forced to look back on Kippeis shadowy former life in order to uncover the darkest of secrets. Will the squad stand strong…or will they lose Kippei forever? Border breaks down the barrier between work and play with a team of brilliant guys who think nothing of fighting crime and roughhousing after hours! Though they come from totally different backgrounds, these men share a bond that runs much deeper than blood. But will they be ready to let go in the toughest of circumstances? Softcover, 5" x 7", 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 4, 1st printing. Yamato and Sogo have an extra-special bond thats stood the test of time! But how did their remarkable friendship get off the ground? What was high school like for two gorgeous guys when they were merely boys? Border blends playful feelings and passionate temptation in a tug-of-war between beautiful men! Can history help explain a tangled web of relationships…or will re-visiting the past only stir up long-forgotten trouble? Softcover, 5" x 7", 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 4, 2nd or later printing. Yamato and Sogo have an extra-special bond thats stood the test of time! But how did their remarkable friendship get off the ground? What was high school like for two gorgeous guys when they were merely boys? Border blends playful feelings and passionate temptation in a tug-of-war between beautiful men! Can history help explain a tangled web of relationships…or will re-visiting the past only stir up long-forgotten trouble? Softcover, 5" x 7", 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 5, 1st printing. Sogo is best friends as well as the right hand of Yamato, the leader of a group of professional punishers called The Team J.A.T. Theyve known each other since their high school days. Sogo catches Yamato having sex with Hyoudou, the Karates team captain and the twos relationship soon becomes estranged as Yamato thinks Sogo suddenly dislikes him. Even so, they eventually work it out and Yamato decides to tell Sogo everything. An everlasting bond develops between them as they share their past and secrets. But an unexpected call could change everything…Sogos story which started in Border Volume 4 finally completes! Softcover, 5" x 7", 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 5, 2nd or later printing. Sogo is best friends as well as the right hand of Yamato, the leader of a group of professional punishers called The Team J.A.T. Theyve known each other since their high school days. Sogo catches Yamato having sex with Hyoudou, the Karates team captain and the twos relationship soon becomes estranged as Yamato thinks Sogo suddenly dislikes him. Even so, they eventually work it out and Yamato decides to tell Sogo everything. An everlasting bond develops between them as they share their past and secrets. But an unexpected call could change everything…Sogos story which started in Border Volume 4 finally completes! Softcover, 5" x 7", 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 6, 1st printing. Cover price $12.95.