Manga comic books

Maestros of manga Ben Dunn, David Hutchison, Fred Perry, and Rod Espinosa show you that you don't have to come from an overcrowded island in the Pacific Rim to be a manga artist. Tips, tricks, and step-by-step instructions continue you on the road to being a menancing manga machine! b&w, 32pg $4.95 Cover price $4.95.

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by Benn Dunn, David Hutchinson, Rod Espinosa, & Brian Denham Maestros of manga, Benn Dunn, Fred Perry, and Rod Espinosa show you that you don't have to come from an overcrowded island in the Pacific Rim to be a manga artist. Tips, tricks, and step-by-step instructions continue to aid you on the road to being a menacing manga machine! 32pgs, B&W $4.95 Cover price $4.95.

by Ben Dunn, Rod Espinosa & Various Don't just dream your fantasy, draw it! Antarctic's master course now shows how you can draw fantasy characters, creatures, settings and styles the manga way! Learn step-by-step from manga maestros like Ben Dunn, Rod Espinosa and other A.P. artists. Even if your hero doesn't live happily ever after, your art career will! 32pgs, B&W $4.95 Cover price $4.95.

1st printing. The A.P. sketchmasters are back with a new volume in the hugely popular How to Draw series. Learn to create characters and tell stories the manga way! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

Mud Puddle Books Edition - 1st printing. By Ben Dunn, David Hutchison and Rod Espinosa. A comprehensive guide to figure drawing and manga techniques. Softcover, 6-in. x 10-in., 350 pages, B&W.

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Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Written by Kota Nozomi. Art by Tesshin Azuma. Character design by GUINIU. A beautiful mother, a pining tutor, and romantic hijinks await in this hot mom romcom! Ever since her sister and brother-in-law died in an accident ten years ago, thirty-something-year-old Ayako Katsuragi has been raising her niece Miu as her own daughter. Now that shes in high school though, Ayako has begun to worry about the boys that might want to date Miu, especially their twenty-year-old neighbor Takumi Aterazawa. But when Takumi says he needs to talk to her, Ayako gets the shock of her life! Its not Miu hes got feelings for, its her! Will Ayako be able to overcome her doubts and give his love a chance? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Written by Kota Nozomi. Art by Tesshin Azuma. Character design by GUINIU. Rumor has it..... Thirty-something-year-old Ayako never expected her college-student neighbor, Takumi, to confess that hes in love with her. But now that he has and her attempts to dissuade him have failed, Ayako feels more torn than ever. That is, until her daughter Miu shares some shocking news–Takumis already moved on to someone new! But if this is the development Ayakos been waiting for, then why does she feel so upset? And why is she spying on him while hes on a date with his new flame?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Written by Kota Nozomi. Art by Tesshin Azuma. Character design by GUINIU. FIRST DATE FIASCO!!! Its no secret that Ayako believes shes too old to entertain the advances of her college-age neighbor, Takumi. And when Takumi and Ayako finally go on their first date, she cant help but feel like all eyes are on her. After all, shes spending the day at an amusement park with a man more than ten years her junior! Shes still not sure how to handle his fervent affection…but when a series of disasters leads to a night spent together in a hotel room, will Ayako finally be able to admit shes falling–just a little? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Kota Nozomi. Art by Tesshin Azuma. Character design by GUINIU. Ever since her sister and brother-in-law died in an accident ten years ago, thirty-something-year-old Ayako Katsuragi has been raising her niece Miu as her own daughter. Now that she's in high school though, Ayako has begun to worry about the boys that might want to date Miu, especially their twenty-year-old neighbor Takumi Aterazawa. But when Takumi says he needs to talk to her, Ayako gets the shock of her life! It's not Miu he's got feelings for, it's her! Will Ayako be able to overcome her doubts and give his love a chance? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Eri Ejima. Translated by Nicole Frasik. Kuromi Girls Academy is a refined, elegant school that expects the very best in deportment from its young ladies. Aya got into this peerless rich-girls institution on a scholarship, and hopes to grow as lovely as her fellow student and idol, the so-called Shirayuri-sama. But Shirayuri hides a terrible secret: shes a trash-talking, combo-chaining, newbie-stomping, ruthless hardcore gamer! Could a mutual indulgence in no-holds-barred video game combat grow into a deeper rapport between these two girls? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Eri Ejima. Translated by Nicole Frasik. Aya and Shirayuri-sama are a lot of things: Gamers, rivals…and now friends. They turn the school upside down looking for the perfect place to game in secret, but just when they think theyve found the solution, their cover is blown by two members of the Dormitory Affairs Committee. Video games are strictly prohibited at their prim and proper school, and being caught with a fight stick carries dire penalties. Threatened with expulsion, they propose a wild challenge that might just be crazy enough to work!!Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Eri Ejima. Translated by Nicole Frasik. Aya, Mio, and their new friends Yuu and Tamaki are prim-and-proper young ladies by day, but when night falls, they turn to bloodthirsty hardcore gaming! Theyve set their sights on a huge fighting game tournament called EX Japan, where pros and amateurs alike gather for the ultimate test of skill. With so many experienced fighters out for blood, can the girls hope to get the results they want? From qualifying pools to grand finals, its bound to be a wild ride! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Eri Ejima. Translated by Nicole Frasik. Aya, Mio, Yuu, and Tamaki are all students at a prim-and-proper academy for young ladies, one where video games are outright banned. That hasnt stopped them from following their fighting game passions all the way to EX Japan, one of the biggest e-sports championships in the world! But to have a spot in the main event, youve got to prove your worth in the preliminary qualifiers. Each young lady will have to prevail in a do-or-die battle in the qualifying pools, against a whole set of oddball fighting game aficionados Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Eri Ejima. Translated by Nicole Frasik. Aya and Mio attend a prim-and-proper academy for young ladies, one where video games are outright banned. That hasnt stopped them from following their secret gaming passion all the way to Japans biggest fighting game tournament! Now, both of them face a high-stakes battle against oddball pro gamers. Aya plays head-to-head against an intimidating biker hooligan, while Mio faces a cute, diminutive girl whose tiny frame hides a truly vicious spirit. Just how far will their love for gaming take them at an arena full of the worlds strongest?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Eri Ejima. Translated by Nicole Frasik. Aya, Mio, and friends attend a prim-and-proper academy where video games are banned and the punishment for playing them is severe. Now, theyre duking it out at Japans biggest fighting game tournament! After defeating a pro gamer in the losers bracket, Mios scheduled for a grudge match against Arisa, the tiny spitfire. What follows is the culmination of their tempestuous tourney relationship and a no-holds-barred fight to the death! (And maybe, in the heat of battle, a little personal growth?) Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 11 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Miman. BEHIND THE SCENES! With Yokos return, Liebe Girls Academy is thrown into disarray. Nene gets closer to Yoko once more, intending to tie up loose ends, but things dont go as planned. While Sumika is consumed by past betrayals, she loses sight of how to support her schwester, Kanoko. Now Kanoko is more alone than ever, and comes forward with a startling request! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Mingo Ito. Join 11-year-old Yuzu at her animal hospital and meet her new fluffy friends! In an engaging and cutely-drawn comic, watch Yuzu navigate issues like bullying, animal care, and understanding illness and deaths of pets and family. For an 11-year-old, Yuzu has a lot on her plate. When her mom gets sick and has to be hospitalized, Yuzu goes to live with her uncle who runs the local animal hospital. Yuzus always been scared of animals, but she tries to help out. The resident Chihuahua is tiny and adorable, but acts up whenever Yuzu comes near. The fluffy cats that see her a hiss. Yuzu just wants some peace and quiet, but what can she do?! Then an encounter with a boy and his dog turns fear into a desire to learn … And as Yuzu works hard to understand her fuzzy friends, they begin to feel comfortable around each other. Through all the tough moments in her life, from her mothers illness to bullying at school, Yuzu realizes that she can help make things all right with a little help from her animal pals, peers, and kind grown-ups. Every new patient is a furry friend in the making! Perfect for aspiring pet vets of all ages! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages. Cover price $10.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Mingo Ito. For an 11-year-old, Yuzus got a lot on her plate. When her mom gets sick, Yuzu goes to live with her uncle who runs the local animal hospital. She used to be scared of animals, but now she knows each patient is a fluffy friend in the making! This time, Yuzu learns about hardworking service dogs, rabbit care, the wonderful world of adoption, and the power pets have to bring families together! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages. Cover price $10.99.