Comic books in 'Manga'

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Kouji Seo. Suzuka can't wait to spend Christmas with her new boyfriend, Yamato. But then she's invited to an exclusive collegiate training camp over the holidays. She breaks the bad news to Yamato, hoping that he'll beg her not to go. Aiming to be a supportive boyfriend (and forgetting all about Christmas!), Yamato insists she attend the camp. Now Suzuka is furious, and clueless Yamato can't figure out what he's done wrong. Will Suzuka and Yamato be spending Christmas apart? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-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 $13.95.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Kouji Seo. Yamatos best bud, Yasunobu, has dragged Yamato to karaoke and hooked him up with a cutie named Yui. Then Suzuka passes by and sees Yui hanging all over Yamato. Suzuka is not amused, and she leaves for a track-and-field training camp. Now poor Yamato is as lonely as can be. Never fear, Yasunobu has a plan! Should Yamato be worried? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-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 $13.95.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Kouji Seo. Yamato and Suzukas relationship finally seems to be sailing on smooth waters. Then Suzuka drops a bombshell: Shes studying abroad and leaving for America! Yamato has only one hope: to buy a computer and keep in touch with Suzuka online. But will distance make their hearts grow fonder, or will it break them up for good? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-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 $13.95.

Volume 13/14/15 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Kouji Seo. From the moment he met her, Yamato has been completely crazy for the cool and beautiful Suzuka. But now that theyre actually dating, its anything but a dream come true. In a few days, Suzuka is leaving to study abroad in America—leaving Yamato behind in Japan. Will absence really make Suzukas heart grow fonder? Not only that, but Yamatos old flame is back in the picture. Shes now a famous model, and she just might still be in love with Yamato! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-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 $21.99.

1st Printing. Written by Reki Kawahara. Art by Tamako Nakamura and "abec". In the year 2022, gamers rejoice as Sword Art Online - a VRMMORPG (Virtual Reality Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game) like no other - debuts, allowing players to take full advantage of the ultimate in gaming technology: NerveGear, a system that allows users to completely immerse themselves in a wholly realistic gaming experience. But when the game goes live, the elation of the players quickly turns to horror as they discover that, for all its amazing features, SAO is missing one of the most basic functions of any MMORPG - a log-out button. Now trapped in the virtual world of Aincrad, their bodies held captive by NerveGear in the real world, users are issued a chilling ultimatum: conquer all one hundred floors of Aincrad to regain your freedom. But in the warped world of SAO, "Game Over" means certain death - both virtual and real! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 388 pages, B&W. Cover price $20.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Keiichi Sigsawa. Art and cover by Kouhaku Kuroboshi. Translated by Stephen Paul.

The fact that Kohiruimaki Karen is 183 centimeters tall has always been something she's felt extremely self-conscious about as an introverted high school girl. But in the world of games, she can be whoever she wants to be!

In the popular Gun Gale Online game, she's Ren, a short, all pink, P90 wielding bombshell who's aiming to win the next battle royale!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Fine $5.30

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Written by Keiichi Sigsawa. Art and cover by Kouhaku Kuroboshi. Translated by Stephen Paul.

Karen Kohiruimaki receives a cryptic message from a creepy stalker who informs her that on the night of the next Squad Jam, someone will die. Now, LLENN needs to take up arms and cut through her inexplicable anguish to prevent her worst fears from coming true!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Very Fine $7.10

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Written by Keiichi Sigsawa. Art and cover by Kouhaku Kuroboshi.

"The real-world death of Pitohui." This was the motivator that pushed Llenn into entering the second Squad Jam with her best friend Fukaziroh. Pitohui has the strength of a demon with the mentality to match. On top of that, Llenn isn't the only one hunting her! Will Llenn reach Pitohui in time? Or will one of the 79,408 bullets fired in the second Squad Jam beat P-Chan to the punch?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Very Fine $7.10

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Keiichi Sigsawa. Art and cover by Kouhaku Kuroboshi.

Old frenemies become staunch allies as the strongest team in the history of Gun Gale is born! This time, LPFM will enter the third annual Squad Jam and overcome fierce competition to uncover the mysteries of the UNKNOWN area!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Keiichi Sigsawa. Art and cover by Kouhaku Kuroboshi. Translated by Stephen Paul.

As the third Squad Jam begins to wind down, the "special rule" takes effect! "Your former comrades are now your enemies." Team LPFM, one of the favorites to win the competition, has been torn apart, and Pitohui couldn't be more delighted! Not looking forward to her rematch with the trigger-happy Pito, Llenn and her new teammates are escorted to the mysterious UNKNOWN area at the center of the sinking map, surrounded by a thick fog. As bullets of betrayal fly past former allies, the fog finally clears to reveal...a luxury cruise ship?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 6 - 1st printing.

Written by Keiichi Sigsawa. Art and cover by Kouhaku Kuroboshi. Translated by Stephen Paul.

A month after the end of the third Squad Jam, a mysterious email is sent to former contestants all across the country. The email contains an invitation to brand-new game, and only the top contenders from the past three Squad Jams are allowed to participate! With objective of capturing bases as opposed to an all-out deathmatch, this new game mode has a completely different feel from Squad Jam. A fitting stage for the long-awaited rematch with SHINC!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 7 - 1st printing.

Written by Reki Kawahara and Keiichi Sigsawa. Art and cover by Kouhaku Kuroboshi. Translated by Stephen Paul.

During any difficult encounter, whether in game or in real life, it's always good to have an exit strategy. So when Karen Kohiruimaki gets completely blindsided by a rogue marriage proposal, she's able to respond with a smooth "P-Chan is more my type..." But when a handsome man appears before Llenn during her strategy meeting for the 4th Squad Jam, she gets a sinking feeling that this is one battle she'll have to face head on!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Written by Reki Kawahara and Keiichi Sigsawa. Art and cover by Kouhaku Kuroboshi. Translated by Stephen Paul.

Llenn's stuck between a rock and a hard place! With a pesky marriage proposal on one side and her long-awaited rematch with SHINC on the other, the stakes are higher than ever in this fourth Squad Jam! The battle for first place--and Llenn's heart--continues!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Written by Reki Kawahara and Keiichi Sigsawa. Art and cover by Kouhaku Kuroboshi. Translated by Stephen Paul.

Sparks fly as the fourth Squad Jam barrels towards its pulse-pounding conclusion. But are they the sparks of romance or high-grade explosives? With a marriage on the line, Fire is determined to win by any means necessary, and manages to win SHINC's assistance in overthrowing LPFM. Meanwhile, Llenn's team finally meets up with Boss's crew, but Fire's squad is there and ready to rumble as well! Who will emerge the victor?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 10 - 1st printing.

Written by Reki Kawahara and Keiichi Sigsawa. Art and cover by Kouhaku Kuroboshi. Translated by Stephen Paul.

The moment Kirito, Asuno, and Alice were dragged into the mysterious VRMMO "Unital Ring," Shinon was also thrust into the online world. After numerous setbacks, she finds herself without friends or equipment, and only a few "Thirst Points" left to her name. Backed against a wall, she'll need to defeat a terrifying boss monster to survive.

Meanwhile, Kirito's group splits in order to both search for Shinon and defend their home, unaware that a mysterious assailant lies in wait...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 11 - 1st printing.

Written by Reki Kawahara and Keiichi Sigsawa. Art and cover by Kouhaku Kuroboshi. Translated by Stephen Paul.

After clearing the Five Ordeals, LPFM and SHINC scarcely have a moment to rest before the 5th Squad Jam is announced. And this time around, there's a new rule that's sure to disorient the participants: Players can swap gear with any of their teammates during the match.

Naturally, Llenn and her squad resolve to take on the challenge and quickly get to strategizing. But soon they catch wind of an additional stipulation that will stack the odds against them: Whoever takes out Llenn in the tournament will receive a bounty of one hundred million credits!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 272 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Written by Reki Kawahara and Keiichi Sigsawa. Art and cover by Kouhaku Kuroboshi. Translated by Stephen Paul. The Fifth Squad Jam is underway, and Llenn already has a bounty on her head! But this time, the target on her back is sanctioned by the very rules of the tournament! If she wants to have any hope of victory, she's going to need some allies. But with a one-hundred-million credit reward boosting the chances of betrayal to dizzying heights, she'll have to be extra careful with who she chooses to trust... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 13 - 1st printing. Written by Reki Kawahara and Keiichi Sigsawa. Art and cover by Kouhaku Kuroboshi. Translated by Stephen Paul. It's the fifth squad jam and Llen's valued at one hundred million credits. Thrown out into the fog, she's persisted in looking for other participants and finally managed to team up with someone. However, one hour after the start, the outside field starts to crumble until all that's left is a three-kilometer castle. Llen and friends just barely escape the crumble but Pitohui (?) dies from Shirley's(?) exploding ball. The end is nearing, but there's a newly added special rule.?? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $14.99

Share a morning cup of coffee with one of anime's most formidable power couples. The Lightning Flash and The Black Swordsman are here to help you get your day started with a much needed boost to your stamina skill. This mug from the anime experts at ABYstyle features Asuna and Kirito and will have Sword Art Online fans feeling ready to face off against an army of enemies, or a long morning of meetings! 11 ounce mug. NOTE: Due to nature of this packaging, selling grade refers to the mug only.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Aincrad: Part 1 of 2!"

Story and art by Reki Kawahara.

Read the novel that started it all! In the year 2022, gamers rejoice as Sword Art Online - a VRMMORPG (Virtual Reality Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game) like no other - opens its virtual doors, allowing players to take full advantage of the ultimate in gaming technology: NerveGear, a system that allows users to completely immerse themselves in the game world by manipulating their brain waves to create a wholly realistic gaming experience. But when the game goes live, the elation of the players quickly turns to horror as they discover that, for all its amazing features, SAO is missing one of the most basic functions of any MMORPG-a log-out button. Now trapped in the virtual world of Aincrad, their bodies held captive by NerveGear in the real world, users are issued a chilling ultimatum: conquer all one hundred floors of Aincrad to regain your freedom. But in the warped world of SAO, "game over" means certain death-both virtual and real...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Aincrad: Part 2 of 2!"

Story and art by Reki Kawahara.

Linked up and logged into the deadly VMMORPG Sword Art Online in both the real and virtual worlds, Kirito is stuck in a hell of one man's making, and like everyone else, unable to escape until the game is beaten. But while some players are crippled by fear and others throw themselves into completing the game, still others relax into everyday life in the face of their cruel predicament and live to the best of their ability...laughing, crying, but always enjoying the game. Among them are four women who make a mark upon the solo adventurer that Kirito has become: Silica, the beast-tamer; Lisbeth, the blacksmith; Yui, the mysterious orphan; and the tragic Sachi, never to be forgotten by the black swordsman.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.00.

Add to cart Fine $7.70

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Fairy Dance: Part 1 of 2!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

Kirito has escaped Sword Art Online, the forbidden VRMMORPG of death, and returned to reality. He heads off to find his game partner and lover, Asuna Yuuki. But Asuna never made it back from the nightmare. Lost and desperate, Kirito's only clue to her virtual whereabouts is a mysterious screenshot of Asuna as a fairy trapped in a giant birdcage. His conclusion: She must be trapped within the new, high-powered VRMMORPG, ALfheim Online. Now Kirito must plunge into the world of ALO, where players are fairies who fly gracefully through the air!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.00.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Fairy Dance: Part 2 of 2!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

Kirito plunges into a suspicious new VRMMORPG called ALfheim Online to rescue Asuna, who never returned from Sword Art Online. ALO offers many features to entertain players in the wake of SAO: ultra high-end graphics, action-heavy gameplay, and a choice of fairy races, complete with a next-generation flight engine. Playing as a Spriggan, Kirito heads for the location of Asuna's prison - the top of the World Tree, the final destination of every player in the game! Along the way, Kirito nearly falls to a plot hatched by the enemy Salamanders, just barely surviving the ordeal with the help of a Sylph named Leafa and his Navigation Pixie, Yui. But just as Kirito and Leafa make it to the foot of the World Tree, the end of their quest in sight, both Kirito and Leafa each realize the other has a very big secret!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Phantom Bullet: Part 1 of 2!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

Kirito reenters the world of VRMMOs, this time logging in to Gun Gale Online in order to investigate the Death Gun, an in-game item rumored to be responsible for real-world deaths. He immediately runs into trouble when, after transferring his old avatar into the new game, he discovers that he looks a bit more feminine than he'd anticipated! With the help of Sinon the sniper, he enters the Bullet of Bullets tournament and tries to adapt his old skills to the new gun-based combat of Gun Gale Online. He'll need every friend he can get and every trick in the book, though, to crack the mystery of the Phantom Bullet and learn the truth about the Death Gun!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.00.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Phantom Bullet: Part 2 of 2!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

In an effort to discover the truth behind Death Gun, Kirito has entered the Bullet of Bullets tournament in Gun Gale Online, and both he and Sinon the sniper girl have made it to the finals, and the reality of what they discover is stranger than anything they could've prepared for. Lives are on the line once again as Sinon is forced to face her own past - but can Death Gun's bizarre rampage be stopped in time?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Mother's Rosary!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

Kirito and Sinon's battle with Death Gun is over, but mere weeks later, something strange is afoot in the next-generation VRMMO ALfheim Online. A new dualist with a custom sword skill is defeating all comers, including Kirito! But when Asuna goes to face this dualist, she receives something she never expected: An invitation to an exclusive guild! But what is their aim? The "Mother's Rosario" arc begins!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Volume 8 - 1st printing. "Early and Late!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

The saga of Sword Art Online continues with three side stories set during the Aincrad and Alfheim eras. The game of death took its toll on every player in a different way--when one turns up dead on the fifty-seventh floor, the game's afoot, and it's up to Asuna and Kirito to crack the case. There's also the story of how Kirito got his Excalibur sword in Alfheim (with a little help from his friends). And when the game of death first began, Kirito learned a difficult lesson - one he would never forget!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "Alicization Beginning!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

Kirito awakens in a vast, fantastical forest filled with towering trees. In his search for clues to the truth of his surroundings, he encounters a young boy who seems to know him. He ought to be a simple NPC, but the depth of his emotions seem no different than a human. As they search for the boy's parents, Kirito finds a peculiar memory returning to him. A memory from his own childhood, of this boy and a girl, too, with golden hair, and a name he should have never forgotten - Alice.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Very Fine $11.00

Volume 10 - 1st printing. "Alicization Running: Part 1!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

Kirito has wound up in another mysterious fantasy world again. In this VRMMO-ish place, the first person he meets is the young boy Eugeo. Kirito can hardly believe Eugeo's an NPC when seeing his rich emotions and thoughts and ends up heading to the capital, Centria. Two years later, Kirito and Eugeo have become First Order initiates of the North Centria Imperial Discipline Sword Academy and have been taken under the wing of their seniors, Soltirina and Golgoth. Aiming to reach the center of the Axiom Church that controls the capital, the two break past numerous obstacles to try and become one of the elite Greater Master Swordsmen, a title that only twelve people lay claim to in the whole academy!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Volume 11 - 1st printing. "Alicization Running: Part 2!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

It's been two years since Kirito entered another mysterious fantasy world and met the boy named Eugeo. At the Northern Centoria Master Swordsmanship Academy, the two of them have advanced to become upper rank trainee swordsmen. Now they spend their days training, aiming to one day earn the rank of Integrity Knight, the greatest peacekeepers in the human world. Soon, appropriate for their new ranks, both Kirito and Eugeo are assigned apprentices and they all deepen their bonds while perfecting their bodies and minds. But suddenly, an evil rears its head and threatens their peaceful lives. Eugeo tries to draw his sword to fight but he finds himself helpless as a message appears in words he can't read. They say--SYSTEM ALERT.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Volume 12 - 1st printing. "Alicization Rising: Part 3!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

The runaway best-selling fantasy light novel franchise that topped the charts in 2012! Eugeo has finally met Alice again, but she's no longer the same girl he once knew, now calling herself an Integrity Knight. Even worse, the reason for Alice's unexpected return is to capture Kirito and Eugeo! .

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. "Alicization Dividing: Part 1 of 2!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

The runaway best-selling fantasy light novel franchise that topped the charts in 2012! After Kirito and Eugeo are separated in the Central Cathedral, Eugeo continues his quest alone-until he encounters a legendary hero he's admired since childhood. Can Eugeo defeat him alone...?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 14 - 1st printing. "Alicization Dividing: Part 2 of 2!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

After getting separated, Kirito and Eugeo have continued their struggle to reach the 100th floor of Central Cathedral -- Eugeo in hopes of restoring Alice to her true self, and Kirito for the sake of the Underworld. But on the 99th floor, Kirito must first face a heartrendingly familiar Integrity Knight.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Volume 15 - 1st printing. "Alicization Invading!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

Adminstrator's defeat has come at a heavy cost: The death of Eugeo as well as the mental decline of Kirito. Six months after the epic battle, Kirito spends his days in the Underworld wheelchair-bound; bereft of emotion or a will to live. Although Alice and Bercouli do what they can to help him, it isn't long before the armies of the dark territory start to move in earnest.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 16 - 1st printing. "Alicization Exploding!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

Fifty-thousand troops led by Gabriel Miller, aka Emperor Vecta prepare to invade the human lands defended by Bercouli and his army of five thousand. Kirito, still out of commission, is left in the care of Ronie and Tiese. Chancellor of the dark mages guild Dee Eye Ell also threatens to vanquish the army by launching a large-scale magical attack of her own. And in the midst of chaos, the one who appears to turn the tide of battle is none other than...Asuna?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Volume 17 - 1st printing. "Alicization Awakening!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

The Priestess of Light, Alice. If we sacrifice all members of the army of darkness, she will be within our grasp...

It is the second day of the final stress test. The army of darkness, driven to desperation by the coordinated onslaught at the hands of the Integrity Knights, has begun to retaliate with incredibly reckless tactics. Critter, who had been observing the events of the Underworld from the outside, has successfully created a gateway for the masses under the guise of an invitation for "A limited-time beta test for a new VRMMO in production." This digital invite has bolstered the forces of the army of darkness by over fifty thousand people.

Asuna, unable to compete with such a level reinforcement, begins to sink into depair. But all is not lost! Two new deities of the Underworld will descend to lend their aid: The Blazing White Solus and the Earthmother Terraria. And the ones in possession of these super-accounts are none other than Sinon and Leafa!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Volume 18 - 1st printing. "Alicization Lasting!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

The second day of the Final Stress Test rages on. Having defeated Sinon and Leafa--even with the added might of their godly super-accounts--Gabriel drives Alice into a corner.

Meanwhile, in another corner of the battlefield, Asuna is pushed to her limits as she defends Kirito from the army of Darkness. But just when all seems lost, a voice cries out in Kirito's heart, urging him back into the world. Grabbing hold of that light in the darkness, the black swordsman awakens...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Fine $8.30

Volume 19 - 1st printing. "Moon Cradle: Part 1 of 2!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

After three-hundred years of turmoil, a new era begins for the Underworld. A lost child of Vecta, who seemed to appear out of nowhere, has defeated the Dark God and cemented peace for all the realm. But at the heart of human lands, atop Central Cathedral, Ronie Arabel, newly promoted to Integrity Knight apprentice, receives foreboding words from Kirito.

"War will come again."

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Volume 20 - 1st printing. "Moon Cradle: Part 2 of 2!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

The Taboo Index and the Law of Power have both been breached by a single murder. The shadowy culprit's intentions are clear as day: the human realm and the dark territory must go to war again. With the help of Iskahn, commander of the Dark Army, Kirito seeks to bring the criminal to justice. But as they conduct an investigation with Asuna's help, disaster strikes again! Ronie and Tiese have been poisoned!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Add to cart Fine $8.99

Volume 21 - 1st printing. "Unital Ring I!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

It's been a month since Kirito and Asuna returned from the Underworld. Together again with Alice, who managed to secure a life in the real world, it should've been happily ever after... But, as luck would have it, the three find themselves involved in a VRMMO by the name of Unital Ring, and all their stats have been reset to level one! It's time for Kirito to put his experience to the test in a genuine Survival MMO!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Volume 22 - 1st printing. "Kiss and Fly"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

Everyone knows that any good MMO has an abundance of side quests to complement the main storyline. With that in mind, join Kirito and friends for a peek behind the scenes across four all-new side stories!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Volume 23 - 1st printing. "Unital Ring II!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

The moment Kirito, Asuno, and Alice were dragged into the mysterious VRMMO "Unital Ring," Shinon was also thrust into the online world. After numerous setbacks, she finds herself without friends or equipment, and only a few "Thirst Points" left to her name. Backed against a wall, she'll need to defeat a terrifying boss monster to survive.

Meanwhile, Kirito's group splits in order to both search for Shinon and defend their home, unaware that a mysterious assailant lies in wait...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 24 - 1st printing. "Unital Ring III!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art by Tsubasa Hazuki. Cover by abec. Translated by Stephen Paul.

A reunion with Seijirou leads Kirito, Asuna, and Alice back to a version of the Underworld where 200 years have passed since the Great War. There, they find not only the descendants of Ronie and Tiese, but also a man claiming to be the leader of the Integrity Knights, whose eyes resemble his eyes-the one Kirito lost.

Meanwhile, in the world of Unital Ring, the ultimate malice targeting Kirito and his friends finally reveals itself!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $15.00.

Volume 25 - 1st printing. "Unital Ring IV!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

Kirito's chance encounter with Eolyne, a man with the same eyes and voice as his deceased friend, shakes him to the core. But with the possibility of an interworld war breaking out in the Underworld growing higher by the day, Kirito has no time to be sentimental. Meanwhile, the decisive battle against Mutasina of the Virtual Research Society looms, and she's used her powers to force a battalion of one hundred mages under her command. Can Kirito and company devise a strategy to defy their overwhelming disadvantage in time, or will it all be for naught?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 26 - 1st printing. "Unital Ring V!" Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and Cover by abec. Translated by Stephen Paul. On the 80th floor of the Central Cathedral, Kirito, Asuna, and Alice have a reunion with dear friends, but Kirito is pulled away to Planet Admina to investigate the approaching threat to the Underworld. Meanwhile, in Unital Ring, Sinon, Silica, and company are putting up a good fight against the field bosses, but the conflict intensifies in a way few could have predicted... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 27 - 1st printing. "Unital Ring VI!" Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and Cover by abec. Translated by Stephen Paul. After two hundred years, Kirito is finally reunited with Selka, Ronie and Tiese, but the girls are shocked to see Eolyne, who bears a striking resemblance to their fallen comrade. Then, with no time to process their feelings, the three Integrity Knights are thrown into battle alongside Eolyne and the Integrity Pilots. The old defenders of the Underworld join the new as the next chapter of the Unital Ring arc commences! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki. Kazuto Kirigaya (aka Kirito) has survived the death game of Aincrad masterminded by Akihiko Kayaba, programmer of Sword Art Online, and made it back to the real world. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for Asuna Yuuki (aka Asuna the Flash), the girl Kirito fell in love with in the game world and who has yet to awaken from her seemingly endless slumber. As his sister, Suguha, sadly looks on, Kazuto continues to visit Asuna in the hospital in the hope of finding answers. But one day, the answers suddenly find him in the form of a man who claims to be Asuna's fiancé! With him, the man brings an in-game screenshot of someone who looks a lot like Asuna being held captive! Now Kirito must dive into an all-new VRMMORPG, Alfheim Online, to bring Asuna home! Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki. Kirito jumps into a new VRMMORPG called ALfheim Online (ALO) in search of Asuna, who still hasn't regained consciousness. On his quest to find the World Tree and reach Asuna, he meets a sylph girl named Leafa. A veteran player experienced with the sword, Leafa recognizes that Kirito is motivated by serious circumstances and decides to help him. But Leafa's identity in the real world is Suguha Kirigaya - Kirito's sister. And it's the glimmer of her beloved brother she sees in Kirito that prompts her to lend him a hand. Now, despite the conflicting interests guiding them on, the pair set off on a journey to the World Tree! Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki. Having defeated General Eugene of the Salamanders and having aided the alliance between Sylphs and Cait Siths by protecting their leaders, Kirito and Leafa reach Alne, the town at the foot of the World Tree, at long last. But before they can tackle the tree - and their main objective - server maintenance begins, and they are forced to log out. Back in the real world, Kazuto and Suguha Kirigaya, each unaware of the other's in-game identity, pay a visit to Asuna Yuuki, who still lies asleep in her hospital room. While there, Suguha suffers a terrible shock when she realizes just how strongly her beloved brother cares for Asuna. Meanwhile, Asuna, still imprisoned atop the World Tree within the game world of ALfheim Online, makes a fateful and desperate decision to escape! Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 336 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Neko Nekobyou.

From the world of the massively popular light novel series, Sword Art Online, comes a new spinoff manga series!

In this spinoff of the bestselling Sword Art Online series, the ladies of SAO - Liz, Silica, and Leafa - go on their own grand adventure in a VRMMO without Kirito! Follow these plucky women as they live the springtime of youth to the fullest, meeting new people and taking center stage!

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

Cover price $13.00.