Comic books in 'Manga'

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By MOHIRO KITOH, MAKOTO KOBAYASHI, YUZO TAKADA, and HIROYUKI UTATANE and YO MORIMOTO. Produced by STUDIO PROTEUS. Club 9 continues as Haruo lives the dream of every Japanese country girl: to go to the big city! And Haruo's new friends at college are everything you'd expect of big-city girls, especially the super-sexy Aki. But she's got bad news for the bouncy newcomer! This issue also contains four What's Michael? stories, in which our favorite feline hits the streets for excitement, and ends up with more than he bargained for. Plus: the origin of Catzilla! And, of course, SMB!'s other regular features continue: 3x3 Eyes (Pai fights for control of her demonic power!), Shadow Star (Shiina has to spend her birthday visiting her cold, cruel mother), and Seraphic Feather (Sunao watches as Number Four blows away Kei - awakening her awesome power!). FOR MATURE READERS. b&w, 128pgs. Cover price $4.99.

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By MOHIRO KITOH, MAKOTO KOBAYASHI, YUZO TAKADA, and HIROYUKI UTATANE and YO MORIMOTO. Produced by STUDIO PROTEUS. Club 9: Country-girl Haruo finds her way through a maze of nightclubs to the door of Club 9, only to have to deal with the club's drama-queen owner, and the chance to meet her favorite cartoonist (and wait'll you see who it is)! Shadow Star: Shiina attends the funeral of her father's wingman, and her friend Akira is visited by a stranger asking about Shiina's shadow dragon! Seraphic Feather: The murderous Guardian has Sunao and Kei cornered, and even Sunao's psychic powers aren't enough to stop it. But when Kei's powers come to life the results are devastating! What's Michael?: The mysterious and hilarious antics of cats continue, as Michael the cat lives on the edge (literally)! 3x3 Eyes: Pai and Yakumo search China for clues to find Pai's homeland, and discover other people with similar goals. FOR MATURE READERS. b&w, 128pgs. Cover price $5.99.

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By MOHIRO KITOH, MAKOTO KOBAYASHI, YUZO TAKADA, and HIROYUKI UTATANE and YO MORIMOTO. Produced by STUDIO PROTEUS. Club 9 turns up the heat as Haruo sets her favorite cartoonist on fire! But that's not the only flame she's lit: after just one day, the country girl is lighting a lot of fires in the hearts of the patrons of Club 9! Things aren't exactly cooling off in Seraphic Feather either: the flirting between Apep and Fawn is hot, but the battle between the murderous guardian and the good guys is simply relentless! In Shadow Star, Shiina and the shy Akira have to team up to find that cruel shadow dragon-keeper Shiina encountered weeks ago... and they're getting warmer! In 3x3 Eyes, Pai and Yakumo continue their search in China and end up in serious hot water. And in What's Michael?, our curious cat is living a life of metropolitan leisure, which has little to do with our "heat" theme, but how far can we drag this concept anyway? FOR MATURE READERS. b&w, 128pgs. Cover price $5.99.

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By MOHIRO KITOH, MAKOTO KOBAYASHI, YUZO TAKADA, and HIROYUKI UTATANE and YO MORIMOTO. Produced by STUDIO PROTEUS. Dark Horse's premier manga-mag marches on! In Seraphic Feather, witness the outcome of our heroes' battle with the deadly android Sentinel! Haruo's ditching her dorm-room ghost for a new pad in Club 9, and making some other big changes, too! Shadow Star gets creepy, as Shiina and Akira track down a teenager to a room full of huge puppets - shaped like dragon children! Pai and Yakumo run into big trouble in China as they search for Pai's past - and run into more than they bargained for! And in What's Michael?, you won't believe your eyes as a dog and a cat... go on a date?! Don't miss any of the manga action, from America's best manga publisher! FOR MATURE READERS. b&w, 128pgs. Cover price $5.99.

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By MOHIRO KITOH, MAKOTO KOBAYASHI, YUZO TAKADA, and HIROYUKI UTATANE and YO MORIMOTO. Produced by STUDIO PROTEUS. Dark Horse continues to provide manga fans with the freshest and finest every month - and this month is no exception! Club 9 continues to charm, Haruo's date with the dashing and dangerous TV newscaster Tokugawa goes horribly awry! Over in 3x3 Eyes, Yakumo and Pai have a plan that will stem the forces of evil that grow ever closer around them. But overconfidence could be their downfall! Meanwhile, in What's Michael?, the inquisitive tabby Michael discovers that making peace with the new baby in the house will not only be difficult - it might be the death of him! The intrigue continues in Shadow Star, as the police maintain their stakeout on Akira, only to run into a very aggressive little dragon with ideas of his own. Rounding out the bunch is Seraphic Feather. While the UN assault team continues to roll through more of Apep's underground facility, Rix and Apep have another battle of electricity and disembodiment! FOR MATURE READERS. b&w, 128pgs. Cover price $5.99.

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By MASAMUNE SHIROW, MOHIRO KITOH, MAKOTO KOBAYASHI, YUZO TAKADA, and HIROYUKI UTATANE and TOSHIYA TAKEDA. Produced by STUDIO PROTEUS. Just in time for Thanksgiving, another full-course, plates-piled-high and cups-overflowing helping of everyone's favorite anthology, Super Manga Blast! First we start with a What's Michael? appetizer. The portion's small, but it's enough to get you ready for the feast! We follow that with a hearty bowl of Shadow Star, wherein Hoshimaru, surrounded by military helicopters, has a mid-air face off against a very cute, yet very deadly Dragon Princess. Next up, a heaping plate of 3x3 Eyes! Your eyes will go wide and your mouth will water when you see Yakumo and Pai venture deeper into the Sacred Land and deal with all of the nasties blocking their route. While that might be enough to satiate even the hungriest manga fan's appetite, don't fold your fork in your napkin just yet, 'cause there's a healthy helping of Shirow's Appleseed Hypernotes on the way. And what would a manga feast be without dessert? Be sure to save room for Club 9, 'cause you wouldn't want to miss out on such a sweet treat! MATURE READERS. b&w, 128pgs. Cover price $5.99.

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By MASAMUNE SHIROW, MOHIRO KITOH, MAKOTO KOBAYASHI, YUZO TAKADA, and HIROYUKI UTATANE and YO MORIMOTO. b&w, 128pgs. Featuring the best creators and a variety of action, adventure, drama, comedy, and cuteness, Super Manga Blast! is the perfect place for the uninitiated to see what manga is all about. Five regular manga titles and a special section of Masamune Shirow's Appleseed Hypernotes fill up this 128 page marvel! What's Michael? takes center stage this month with...oh golly, a big fight scene? Well, okay, there's some cuteness, too. But before you get used to that, Seraphic Feather will riddle you with sexy suspense and frenetic action. And to add to that, 3x3 Eyes continues with a battle in the holy land, Kunlun. Shadow Star furthers its journey through the youth psyche gone madly awry, and to settle things down a bit, Club 9 continues to charm your socks off. Cover price $5.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Satoshi Miyagawa. Art and cover by Kai Kitago. Translated by Sheldon Drzka. It's hungry work being a Superman! That's why every day for lunch, Superman takes a quick stop over in Japan to try a new chain restaurant. Whether it's a hearty bowl of curry or conveyor belt sushi, the Man of Steel loves to indulge in the delectable delicacies the country has to offer. So pull up a seat, and dig in as Superman does battle with lunch! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Satoshi Miyagawa. Art and cover by Kai Kitago. Translated by Sheldon Drzka. SUPERMAN'S CULINARY TOUR THROUGH JAPAN CONTINUES! As Superman's heroic life tires him out, he's able to recharge his batteries with good eats and good friends. He loves bringing his Justice League pals out to show them the wonderous world of Japanese chain restaurants. He'll even relax with a bite after a harrowing battle with Lex Luthor. But can the Man of Steel overcome his biggest fear...and ask intrepid reporter Lois Lane out to lunch?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and art by sometime. Translated by Amanda Haley.

Superhero action meets romantic hijinks in this yuri manga series about a heroine and the villainess who's fallen for her!

When the villainess Honey Trap defeats the super-heroine Rapid Rabbit, she sees her nemesis' face for the first time... and falls head over heels in love! Unable to kill Rapid Rabbit, Honey Trap is cast out of her evil organization, her plans for world domination dashed.

Now, the two superwomen are teaming up to fight evil together. Can Honey Trap defeat her former colleagues and seduce the heroine at the same time?

Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 136 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by sometime. Translated by Amanda Haley. Thanks to their close bond, superheroine Hayate and the ex-villainess Honey Trap have managed to discover a new power! But that's not all that's new; Hayate has realized she has feelings for Honey but is struggling to sort them out. Meanwhile, a new self-proclaimed superheroine, Mitsuki Moe, takes the stage and is convinced that Hayate and Honey are bad guys! Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Toshio Satou. Art and cover by Hajime Fusemachi. Translated by Andrew Cunningham.

Optimistic young Lloyd would like nothing more than to achieve his life's dream of becoming a soldier in the capital. Unfortunately, his neighbors and friends consider him the weakest boy in the village and are sure Lloyd will meet his doom the minute he sets out on his foolhardy journey. But no one realizes that by living near the most dangerous dungeon in the land, what the locals consider to be everyday annoyances would be apocalyptic for anybody else! And when Lloyd defies the townspeople and makes off for a starter town for adventurers, the rest of the kingdom is about to find out just how overpowered Lloyd really is!

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

Cover price $10.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Written by Toshio Satou. Art and cover by Hajime Fusemachi. Translated by Andrew Cunningham.

When the village you call home exists alongside the most dangerous dungeon in the land, the word "weak" is completely relative in this manga adaptation of the popular light novel series! Optimistic young Lloyd would like nothing more than to achieve his life's dream of becoming a soldier. But while he might have succeeded in making it to the capital, Lloyd has failed his entrance exam for military school! Despite his crushing disappointment at this turn of events, Lloyd chooses to remain in the city, while remaining blissfully unaware of his true strength. And as Lloyd persists in achieving his dream, the plot thickens around him!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 210 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $10.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Written by Toshio Satou. Art and cover by Hajime Fusemachi. Translated by Andrew Cunningham.

Having at long last successfully enrolled at the Military Academy, young Lloyd is enjoying student life! When the Azami Kingdom hosts a sorcery tournament, Lloyd agrees to join in and starts training his magic! As mages from across the continent gather, among them is someone who has quite a bit of history with Riho, the One-Armed Mercenary...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 210 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $10.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Toshio Satou. Art and cover by Hajime Fusemachi. Translated by Andrew Cunningham.

Lloyd takes on a job at a swanky hotel in return for room and board. His superhuman strength and skills go a long way to keeping the inside of the hotel nice and sparkly and getting the kitchen prep work done in a flash! With his humble attitude and diligence, Lloyd inspires and awes the hotel staff on the regular. But just around the corner from the hotel, a strange case of people falling asleep and never waking up again is underfoot!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 210 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $10.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

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Volume 7 - 1st printing.

Written by Toshio Satou. Art and cover by Hajime Fusemachi. Translated by Andrew Cunningham.

When the village you call home exists alongside the most dangerous dungeon in the land, the word "weak" is completely relative in this manga adaptation of the popular light novel series!

Lloyd finds himself the target of second-year student Micona's ire! Too bad the upperclassman has no idea who she's dealing with! When rumors spread about a fearsome monster making its home in a new dungeon, Lloyd and gang are tasked with defeating the creature! But Micona hopes to get there first and steal the glory from our heroes!

She better buckle in for one wild ride, though, because no matter how many traps she sets, very good boy Lloyd will still approach the perilous dungeon with about as much trepidation as he would a theme park attraction!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Ryuto. Art and cover by Sasayuki. Character Design by Yappen. Translated by David Evelyn. Kousuke suddenly wakes up alone in a vast forest that clearly isn't anywhere on Earth. Now he has to find some way to eat, drink, and survive! Luckily, Kousuke also has the power to craft using a special video game menu that allows him to harvest resources and build whatever he can imagine. However, every time he goes to sleep, he's attacked by one of the many non-human races of this world, all of whom despise humankind. Enter Sylphy, the beautiful dark elf who lays claim to Kousuke and vows to protect him; after all, she's taken him as her property! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Older Teen (17+) Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by Ryuto. Art and cover by Sasayuki. Character Design by Yappen. Translated by David Evelyn. Thanks to Ira's genius intellect, a new technology beyond even Kousuke's crafting powers-a golem communication device-is speedily completed! After hours of close cooperation and tinkering together, Kousuke and Ira grow comfortably closer. As the party heads toward the temporary base to test the golem com device, thousands of enemy troops muster nearby, ready to invade! Will Kousuke be able to repulse the enemy force, or will he need to call upon the golems, and Ira, for help? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Older Teen (17+) Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. Written by Ryuto. Art and cover by Sasayuki. Character Design by Yappen. Translated by David Evelyn. When Kousuke finds himself transported to a new world, he has to learn how to survive both a trackless desert and a dark forest. Luckily, his knowledge of gaming comes in handy. He has all the crafting abilities he ever wanted, and an infinitely large inventory to fill with loot and weapons! Even luckier, he meets a sexy elf princess who...= snaps a slave collar around his neck and puts him to work saving the world, and servicing her every whim?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Older Teen (17+) Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Ryuto. Art and cover by Yappen. Translated by Elliot Ryouga. Adapted by Harry Carlin. Kousuke suddenly wakes up alone in a vast forest that clearly isn't anywhere on Earth. Now he has to find some way to eat, drink, and survive! Luckily, Kousuke also has the power to craft using a special video game menu that allows him to harvest resources and build whatever he can imagine. However, every time he goes to sleep, he's attacked by one of the many non-human races of this world, all of whom despise humankind. Enter Sylphy, the beautiful dark elf who lays claim to Kousuke and vows to protect him-after all, she's taken him as her property! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 448 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Older Teen (15+) Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by Ryuto. Art and cover by Yappen. Translated by Elliot Ryouga. Adapted by Harry Carlin. Kousuke suddenly wakes up alone in a vast forest that clearly isn't anywhere on Earth. Now he has to find some way to eat, drink, and survive! Luckily, Kousuke also has the power to craft using a special video game menu that allows him to harvest resources and build whatever he can imagine. However, every time he goes to sleep, he's attacked by one of the many non-human races of this world, all of whom despise humankind. Enter Sylphy, the beautiful dark elf who lays claim to Kousuke and vows to protect him-after all, she's taken him as her property! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 436 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Older Teen (15+) Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $13.95

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). Ages 13 & Up

Cover price $14.00.

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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). Ages 13 & Up

Cover price $14.00.

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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). Ages 13 & Up

Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $13.95

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). Ages 13 & Up

Cover price $14.00.

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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). Ages 13 & Up

Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $14.95

Add to cart Near Mint $14.95

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). Ages 13 & Up

Cover price $15.00.

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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). Ages 13 & Up

Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $14.95

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). Ages 13 & Up

Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $14.95

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). Ages 13 & Up

Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $14.95

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). Ages 13 & Up

Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $14.95

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., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Ages 13 & Up Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $14.95

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., 264 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Ages 13 & Up Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.95

Volume 14 - 1st printing. Written by Reki Kawahara and Keiichi Sigsawa. Art and cover by Kouhaku Kuroboshi. Translated by Stephen Paul. "Participate in the minigame I'm promoting. And make it all the way to the end." Just one day after a life and death struggle, the mysterious player Bibi sends out a challenge for a minigame, and the prize is an IRL meeting with the real Bibi. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 400 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Ages 13 & Up Cover price $16.00.

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.

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.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

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.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

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 $2.65

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 $2.65

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.

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 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 $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.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

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.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 8 - 1st printing.

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

The battle with Granze continues for Silica and her friends, and they need all the help they can get! With Gwen and Argo backing them up, Lux logs into her alt account and moves to stop the Black Swordsman, but her attempts at persuasion fail, leaving her no choice but to fight. Unable to match her foe's overwhelming power, she resolves to hold out as long as she can, but will Silica make it in time to save her?

Find out in the thrilling conclusion of Sword Art Online: Girls' Ops!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W.

Cover price $13.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Abec. Translated by Stephen Paul. As Anne and the other candy crafters race to finish their sugar candy in time for the First Holy Festival, the unthinkable happens. Lafalle, a beautiful but dangerous fairy with a strange attachment to Challe, attacks the Paige Workshop and kidnaps Anne and her fairy companion. But even now, when she is being held prisoner, all Anne can think about is the approaching deadline... Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.00.

Add to cart Fine $7.70

Add to cart Very Good $5.10

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings.

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Kiseki Himura.

The manga adaptation of the best-selling anime and light novel phenomenon! Yuuki Asuna was a top student who spent her days at cram school and preparing for her high school entrance exams - but that was before she borrowed her brother's virtual reality game system and wound up trapped in Sword Art Online with ten thousand other frightened players. As time passes, Asuna fears what will become of her life outside the fantasy realm. Unwilling to wait on the sidelines for more experienced gamers to beat the game, Asuna employs her study habits to learn the mechanics of game and swordplay. Her swiftness impresses Kirito, a pro gamer who invites Asuna to join the best players on the front lines. Is Asuna ready to swap class rankings for player rankings and join Kirito?

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

Cover price $13.00.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.30

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings.

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Kiseki Himura.

The party is shaken when their leader, Diavel, is struck down by the boss of the very first floor. At such an early stage, Asuna and her teammates are confronted for the first time with the cruel reality of their situation: Sword Art Online is no mere game - death here is final. Their commander lost, the remaining fighters begin to lose heart and plan their retreat. But the fight must go on if they are to escape this game world. And in his dying moments, Diavel managed to convey his appointment for the next commander - Kirito!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W.

Cover price $13.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Puyocha. Character Design by Abec. Translated by Stephen Paul. Nearly two months have passed since Kirito and Asuna found themselves trapped in the world of Aincrad. Now, they're making their way through the ruins-themed fifth floor, where all sorts of undead monsters-and player-killers-lurk in the shadows! The story of Sword Art Online continues in this brand-new series! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $13.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Puyocha. Character Design by Abec. Translated by Stephen Paul. The fifth-floor boss, Fuscus the Vacant Colossus, brings the raid party to the brink of destruction when it reveals mechanics that are completely different from the game's beta. On top of that, PoH, the leader of Laughing Coffin, attacks Kirito to obtain the Flag of Valor. Will Kirito be able to overcome these unexpected trials and make it out of the fifth floor alive?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 210 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $13.00.