Comic books in 'Manga'

Direct Market Exclusive Cover - Contains a new translation of Initial D.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Initial D GN (2002-2008 Tokyopop) Vol. 1-2. Story and art by Shuichi Shigeno. Translated by Kevin Steinbach. At last, Shuichi Shigeno's all-time manga about Japanese street racing that turned into a global phenomenon is back! Live the legend of how Tak Fujiwara went from tofu delivery boy to street-racing god. This edition marks the long-awaited publication of the complete series in English, including the final volumes never released in English before. Tak Fujiwara spends a lot of time behind the wheel. His tofu delivery job sends him racing down the treacherous roads of Mount Akina, and without even realizing it, Tak has mastered racing techniques that take most drivers a lifetime to learn. Of course, none of his friends realize this. They're all too busy watching the Akina Speed Stars, the local street racing team. When the legendary Red Suns show up to challenge the Speed Stars, it looks as if the Trueno Eight Six that has been seen racing through the mountain roads. The question remains...who's the driver of this phantom car? Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 448 pages, B&W. Cover price $22.99.

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Contains a new translation of Initial D.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Initial D GN (2002-2008 Tokyopop) Vol. 3-4. Story and art by Shuichi Shigeno. Translated by Kevin Steinbach. Is gripping truly king in racing? That is what Takeshi Nakazoto of the Myogi Night Kids wants to prove with his GT-R against Takumi Fujiwara's specially tuned Trueno Eight-Six. Mount Akina's downhill may not necessarily be that easy of a race, and an overpowered engine and inflated ego may turn a deadly corner. What's more, the racing scene is wondering if Takumi can replicate his drift skills on a run other than Mount Akina, while Takumi shows nascent signs of a racing obsession. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 464 pages, B&W. Cover price $22.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shin'ichi Sakamoto. Translated by Michael Gombos. Blood, death, and duty-the title bequeathed to the heir of the royal executioner becomes a burden too heavy to bear. Born into a family of executioners, Charles-Henri Sanson must take up his father's mantle as the Royal Executioner of Paris. Conflicted between his desire to honor the family name and rebelling against the longstanding practice, he chooses to follow tradition, but vows to be the last executioner-the last Sanson to spill blood in the name of justice. In this omnibus edition collecting volumes 1-3 of the original manga series, Shin'ichi Sakamoto masterfully fictionalizes the true life of Charles-Henri Sanson, the "Gentleman of Paris," who performed nearly three thousand executions in 18th-century France. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 632 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $29.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $19.95

Add to cart Near Mint $19.95

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Shin'ichi Sakamoto. Translated by Michael Gombos. Blood, death, and duty-the title bequeathed to the heir of the royal executioner becomes a burden too heavy to bear. Born into a family of executioners, Charles-Henri Sanson must take up his father's mantle as the Royal Executioner of Paris. Conflicted between his desire to honor the family name and rebelling against the longstanding practice, he chooses to follow tradition, but vows to be the last executioner-the last Sanson to spill blood in the name of justice. In this omnibus edition collecting volumes 1-3 of the original manga series, Shin'ichi Sakamoto masterfully fictionalizes the true life of Charles-Henri Sanson, the "Gentleman of Paris," who performed nearly three thousand executions in 18th-century France. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 632 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $29.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $20.95

Add to cart Near Mint $20.95

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shin'ichi Sakamoto. Translated by Michael Gombos. Unflinching poise in the face of mortal justice-a world free of execution will be sought at the cost of further death. In this omnibus edition collecting volumes 4-6 of the original manga series, Shin'ichi Sakamoto masterfully fictionalizes the true life of Charles-Henri Sanson, the "Gentleman of Paris," who performed nearly three thousand executions in 18th century France. What has begun, must be seen to an end. Despite the sorrows of a broken heart, Charles must carry out the execution of the condemned Damiens. Swearing to fulfill his duty mercifully, fate plays a cruel hand, and within the ranks of the Sanson family, one intervenes in a shocking display. With dreams of a future of mercy and flourishing equality, Charles faces the execution of the century. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 632 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $29.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Shuzo Oshimi. Translated by Sheldon Drzka.

Yesterday college dropout Isao Komori was killing time playing video games and hitting up the convenience store. Today, he finds himself in the body of a popular and well-composed high school girl! How did this happen? What of the young lady whose body he now possesses? And how will he return them to their former selves.

From Shuzo Oshimi, the best-selling author of Flowers of Evil and Happiness, comes a coming-of-age tale with a sci-fi twist.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $12.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Shuzo Oshimi. Translated by Sheldon Drzka.

It's becoming clear to Isao that finding Mari is going to take even more time than he had hoped. As he and Yori continue their search, the two will have to cooperate to preserve Mari's social life.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $12.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Shuzo Oshimi. Translated by Sheldon Drzka.

Mari is still missing and with few clues and even fewer options, Isao and Yori turn their focus on the man currently living in the Komori apartment.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $12.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Shuzo Oshimi. Translated by Sheldon Drzka.

The search for Mari continues and now Isao Komori has joined the team. But while things are improving away from home, there is still trouble at home. Maybe the reason why Mari is missing has to due to her homelife. Maybe it is something even more personal.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $12.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Shuzo Oshimi. Translated by Sheldon Drzka.

Mari returned home, albeit briefly. And now Isao is determined to bring her back full-time. But after experiencing Mari's pain and fear, the question is what drove her away in the first place?

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $12.95.

Volume 6 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Shuzo Oshimi. Translated by Sheldon Drzka.

A college student apparently wakes up in the body of a high school girl. As "Mari" grows closer to Yori and Isao, it becomes apparent that the three may not be together for too much longer. The plan always was to join forces to find the real Mari; not collaborate to rescue Isao Komori from his pathetic life.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $12.95.

Volume 7 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Shuzo Oshimi. Translated by Sheldon Drzka.

A college student apparently wakes up in the body of a high school girl. There is no turning back now, "Mari" has said good-bye to the person she knew as Isao Komori. But now this Mari must fully commit and accept the past of the body she inhabits. That includes the pain and the memories the Yoshizakis have been suppressing for years.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $12.95.

Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Shuzo Oshimi. Translated by Sheldon Drzka.

Without Isao in Mari's life her body is just a shell. But what caused this catatonic state is more than a disassociation from that college dropout. A peak at Mari's past reveals another side of her life that her family kept secret. Is that where the split truly began?

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $12.95.

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Shuzo Oshimi.

A college student apparently wakes up in the body of a high school girl. Isao has gone. Mom is gone. And suddenly life is better for Mari. But she is not complete. There is still a need for closure that burns within. Going home, to Isao's home, might provide that resolution. Embracing everything that has ever been inside Mari will be key.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $12.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Umetane. Art and cover by Abi. Character Design by Fufukuro. Translated by Miki Z. A Mature-rated dark fantasy tale! Deep in the tunnels of an abandoned mine lurks a demon that absorbs the power of anything it touches: the Black Ooze. When it consumes its first human male, it acquires both intelligence and ravenous sexual desire, much to the distress of a sorceress who mistakenly enters its domain. The heroes who seek glory and riches in these caverns are about to learn why monsters should be feared! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 196 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.95

Add to cart Near Mint $10.95

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Umetane. Art and cover by Abi. Character Design by Fufukuro. Translated by Miki Z. Consuming adventurers and bending female mages to its will, the Black Ooze grows in both power and hunger. Frederica and Fiana, warped by demonic lust, hatch a plan to lure fresh bodies into the mines-and they're on the verge of success! Is there any hope of escape for Satia and the other victims? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $15.99.

1st printing.

Based on the story by Anne Rice. Adapted and Art by Ashley Witter.

A richly-illustrated adaptation of Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire, told through the eyes of the vampire Claudia, who was just a little girl when she was turned by the vampire Lestat. Though she spends many years of happiness with her two vampire fathers, she gradually grows discontented with their insistence upon treating her like a little girl, even though she has lived as long as any mortal man and her lust to kill is certainly no less than theirs.

Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 256 pages, B&W.

Cover price $19.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Story and Art by Petos. Call them demis! ... Vampires, dullahans, succubi, snow women. These are just a few of those beings once known as demi-humans, and high school Biology teacher Testsuo Takahashi has always wanted to meet them. He gets his chance when the new term starts, and there are four demis in his school! Join the caring, bumbling Tetsuo in his quest to get to know these adorable monster girls, while helping them navigate the highs and lows of high school! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Story and Art by Petos. Its one thing after another for the Demis and their teacher, Takahashi-sensei! From finding out how vampires really feel about garlic, to what it means to be a Snow Woman, to how high school girls refer to each other…our intrepid sensei will get to the bottom of it all. And whats this about a mysterious new transfer student…? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Story and Art by Petos. From making sure Hikari the vampire has what she needs when the urge to bite hits, to helping Kyoko the dullahan get home in the rain, high school biology teacher Tetsuo Takahashi is doing everything he can to make sure his demi students are comfortable and confident. But what about a demi who is forced to hide her abilities? Fellow teacher and succubus Sakie Sato is used to living an isolated life so her overwhelming sexiness doesnt harm others, but now she faces a new situation. Touched by Tetsuos compassion for demis, Sakie has finally found a man she wants to be close to. Can she be honest about her feelings without hurting him with her power? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Story and Art by Petos. As high school Biology teacher Tetsuo Takahashi has gotten to know each of his demi students (and succubus colleague), hes realizing more and more how many unique challenges these girls face. How can a vampire get ready in the morning if she cant see herself in a mirror? Do dullahans hold the secrets to quantum physics? Testuo learns something surprising every day, but he has a huge challenge ahead of him: with summer coming, he wants to make sure the vampire Hikari and snow-woman Yuki get to join in the sunny adventures. With new problems arising, Tetsuo also starts to wonder if his help is keeping the girls from growing on their own. Can he strike the right balance with the demis before summer break? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 5 - 1st Printing. Story and Art by Petos. Tetsuo Takahashis quest to understand the demis around him forces him to confront questions both cosmic and personal. He goes to Yokos house to meet her live-in spirit; does Zashiko hold the key to the secrets of the universe? Later, he and Sakie finally get to go out for a drink, but things get complicated when an unexpected guest shows up! And when Sakie learns Yuki has a secret of her own, will she be able to offer the young snow woman her help? When it comes to matters of the heart, it turns out demis can be awfully human! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 6 - 1st Printing. Story and Art by Petos. Summer has finally arrived for Takahashi-sensei and the demis, and theyre determined to make memories despite their challenges. From telling scary stories to finding creative ways to cool off, the girls always have fun in their own way. When Takahashi-sensei gets the chance to reserve the school pool for demis only, hes able to give them a taste of the normal summer experience theyve been looking for… but he may not be ready for a new level of sexiness from Satou-sensei! Meanwhile, a new demi appears on the scene. What adventures will she bring? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Volume 7 - 1st Printing. Story and Art by Petos. They were once feared and forced to live in the shadows. But as modern society grew more enlightened, human beings began to realize that monsters like succubi, dullahans, and vampires deserve public services as much as anyone. Still, a girls high school for monsters? It sounds like a nightmare, but for one man its a dream job. Tetsuo has always been fascinated by demi-humans, and a job opening for a biology teacher at this school is his chance to see them firsthand! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 8 - 1st Printing. Story and Art by Petos. Yokos get-together with the demis comes to a conclusion, but will the world still be intact for the after party? Then, love is in the air as Takahashi-sensei gets ready for a date with Sakie-sensei, but that wont stop him from taking a detour into the evolutionary history of demis! Hes got more than just Sakie-sensei on his mind, though, now that Kyoko has confessed that she has a crush on him. How should he let her down easy? Finally, the girls gather to watch the fireworks to close out the summer, and they learn a little bit more about Kyoko in the process. Not every revelation has to be huge–some are just enough to warm the heart!! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 9 - 1st Printing. Story and Art by Petos. Yoko's get-together with the demis comes to a conclusion, but will the world still be intact for the after party? Then, love is in the air as Takahashi-sensei gets ready for a date with Sakie-sensei, but that won't stop him from taking a detour into the evolutionary history of demis! He's got more than just Sakie-sensei on his mind, though, now that Kyoko has confessed that she has a crush on him. How should he let her down easy? Not every revelation has to be huge; some are just enough to warm the heart! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 10 - 1st Printing. Story and Art by Petos. WHEN THE STARS ALIGN An ordinary day at school turns extraordinary when our gang of teachers and demis witness a scientific miracle. What starts as an experiment in the gymnasium causes a wondrous event that could never occur without each and every one of them—a vampire, a dullahan, a snow woman, a succubus, a kijimunaa, and Takahashi-sensei. There may soon be a miracle of a different kind, too, as a budding relationship between two certain someones grows stronger! Will they finally get their happily ever after?! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Volume 11 - 1st Printing. Story and Art by Petos. Its autumn, and school is slowly winding down. But one little vampire cant help feeling that somethings still missing. She wants nothing more than someone to talk to—lots of someones! Whats the best place to find plenty of someones, who all have to sit back and listen to your voice? Why, the radio, of course! Its time for Hikaris DJ debut! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kakeru. Translated by Ethan Cook. In this Mature-rated take on the popular isekai fantasy genre, a man journeys into the darkest, squishiest depths of a goblin-filled dungeon in another world! Former office worker Jean finds himself transported into a land where even armies have failed to conquer the FukaFuka Dungeon. With no magic cheat codes and no secret knowledge, Jean must battle goblins and seek glory alongside a cast of voluptuous warrior women! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kakeru. Translated by Ethan Cook. Former office worker Jean finds himself transported into a land where even armies have failed to conquer the FukaFuka Dungeon. With no magic cheat codes and no secret knowledge, Jean must battle goblins and seek glory alongside a cast of voluptuous warrior women. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kakeru. Translated by Ethan Cook. The Deepest, Most Unknowable Dungeon is the deadliest stretch of ground in the new world into which Jean has been reincarnated. Even the top-ranked Holy Saint Slaughterer, the Queen of Darkness, and the Bow King are unable to defeat the demihuman hordes, or conquer the dungeon. But using Earth knowledge from his former life, Jean may just be able to develop the ultimate weapon-an arrow that can pierce any armor-and change the game forever! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kakeru. Translated by Ethan Cook. The Deepest, Most Unknowable Dungeon is full of secrets-and dangers. Kukoro, Mexy, and Ceres come to terms with captivity as Jean continues to hone the skills of his all-female party. Meanwhile, Cross learns more about the mysterious Holy Saint Slaughterer. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kakeru. Translated by Ethan Cook. There is one place that has withstood attempts by every army to conquer it-the city-sized labyrinth known as the Deepest, Most Unknowable Dungeon. But now, after dying on Earth as a young temp worker, Jean is reborn into the world with a fascination for its most infamous dungeon. With the right training and the most carefully chosen set of lustful comrades-in-arms, he may have the chance to accomplish the impossible and become a legend in a new fantasy world! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 178 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kakeru. Translated by Ethan Cook. There is one place that has withstood attempts by every army to conquer it-the city-sized labyrinth known as the Deepest, Most Unknowable Dungeon. But now, after dying on Earth as a young temp worker, Jean is reborn into the world with a fascination for its most infamous dungeon. With the right training and the most carefully chosen set of lustful comrades-in-arms, he may have the chance to accomplish the impossible and become a legend in a new fantasy world! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 178 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kakeru. Translated by Ethan Cook. Mere human strength is often not enough to deal with harsh and unyielding dangers-especially if you're a woman. Yearning for a way she can distinguish herself as an adventurer, Aro devotes herself to engineering and invention, perfecting a new type of arrow the world has never before seen. Meanwhile, fresh from her encounter with Rapier, the Sword Princess Katana decides the time has come to end her adventures and return home. Deeply shaken by their fateful meeting, Rapier now seeks guidance on how to deal with her new rival. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 178 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

From the creator of Creature Girls: A Hands-On Field Journal in Another World.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kakeru. Translated by Ethan Cook. In this Mature-rated take on the popular isekai fantasy genre, a man journeys into the darkest, squishiest depths of a goblin-filled dungeon in another world! There is one place that has withstood attempts by every army to conquer it—the city-sized labyrinth known as the Deepest, Most Unknowable Dungeon. But now, after dying on Earth as a young temp worker, Jean is reborn into the world with a fascination for its most infamous dungeon. With the right training and the most carefully chosen set of lustful comrades-in-arms, he may have the chance to accomplish the impossible and become a legend in a new fantasy world! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 178 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Created by Rumiko Takahashi. When Kagome's little brother goes into the shrine that houses the well, Kagome goes in to stop him from playing in dangerous places. That's when a demon appear and drags her into the well and out the other side into... a legend! The feudal period in Japan is filled with magic, demons, and a half dog-demon boy who is thrown together with the spirited, modern girl, Kagome, on an epic quest! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 212 pages, full color. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $11.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Created by Rumiko Takahashi. When Kagome's little brother goes into the shrine that houses the well, Kagome goes in to stop him from playing in dangerous places. That's when a demon appear and drags her into the well and out the other side into... a legend! The feudal period in Japan is filled with magic, demons, and a half dog-demon boy who is thrown together with the spirited, modern girl, Kagome, on an epic quest! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 212 pages, full color. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $11.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Created by Rumiko Takahashi. Kagome has returned to her home in modern Japan. Grampa has closed the well and shielded it with spells and scrolls, but Inu-Yasha manages to break through. Kagome finds some of Yura's hair on Inu-Yasha, but it's not what you think! Kagome and Inu-Yasha return to the other world to fight Yura in a devastating battle. Inu-Yasha is haunted by his past and the memory of his human mother. Sesshomaru, Inu-Yasha's full-demon half brother, appears and stages a brutal attack. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 212 pages, full color. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $11.95.

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. Created by Rumiko Takahashi. Kagome has returned to her home in modern Japan. Grampa has closed the well and shielded it with spells and scrolls, but Inu-Yasha manages to break through. Kagome finds some of Yura's hair on Inu-Yasha, but it's not what you think! Kagome and Inu-Yasha return to the other world to fight Yura in a devastating battle. Inu-Yasha is haunted by his past and the memory of his human mother. Sesshomaru, Inu-Yasha's full-demon half brother, appears and stages a brutal attack. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 212 pages, full color. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $11.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Created by Rumiko Takahashi. A vicious battle rages at the burial place of Inu-Yasha and Sesshomaru's father. Their father who was a great and powerful "demon dog" has left behind a very precious heirloom. This heirloom is Tetsusaiga, a very powerful sword which Inu-Yasha's father carved from his own fang to protect his human wife, Inuyasha's mother. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 212 pages, full color. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $11.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Created by Rumiko Takahashi. Pulled back in time to Japan's ancient past, Japanese high school girl Kagome finds her destiny linked to a doglike half-demon named Inu-Yasha, who remembers Kagome's previous incarnation as the woman who killed him - and to the Shikon Jewel, or "Jewel of Four Souls," which can fulfill the greatest dreams of any man or monster. Now Kagome and Inu-Yasha must work together to search for the scattered shards of the jewel before everyone's nightmares are given the power the need to come true. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 212 pages, full color. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $11.95.

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Add to cart Very Fine $4.70

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Created by Rumiko Takahashi. Animation from the hit TV series presented in comic-book form! When Inuyasha temporarily loses his powers, he must rely on his friends for help when they face a demon-in-sheep's-clothing who steals several shards of the Shikon jewel! Inuyasha's vulnerable state makes him more affectionate towards Kagome, as well. Back in Kaede's village, an evil witch defiles Lady Kikyo's grave and steals her ashes... but for what purpose? Fearing the worst, Inuyasha and the others set off to recover Kikyo's remains... Sango's brother Kohaku has been freed of Naraku's spell - or has he?! With Kagome's life in danger, Inu-Yasha and the others set out after her. But who is more to blame for the deception - Naraku for causing it, or Inu-Yasha for believing it? If Kohaku is truly to become himself again, first he must face the horror he himself has committed. But can Sango ever forgive the death of their parents at her little brother's hand...? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 216 pages, full color. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $11.95.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. Created by Rumiko Takahashi. Inuyasha, Kagome, and Shippo cross paths with a devious, thieving young monk who has designs on Kagome's sacred jewel shards... and clues about what may have happened between Inuyasha and Kikyo 50 years ago! Later, a shard of the Shikon Jewel must be to blame in a town where paintings of demons are mysteriously coming to life to terrorize the villagers. And when Inu-Yasha's half-brother Sesshomaru returns with a powerful new partner, their unholy alliance may be more than Inuyasha and his friends can handle! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 212 pages, full color. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $11.95.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. Created by Rumiko Takahashi. Inuyasha's despicable half-brother Sesshomaru has taken possession of their father's powerful sword, the Tetsusaiga, and Inuyasha, Kagome, Shippo, and their new companion Miroku must fight desperately against Sesshomaru's attacks. But do they stand a chance against a sword that can slay a hundred demons with a single stroke? Fearing for Kagome's safety, Inuyasha tries to send her back to her own time for good! And can Inuyasha and Kaede figure out mysterious, shape-shifting Naraku's reasons for deceiving Kikyo and Inuyasha 50 years earlier? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 212 pages, full color. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $11.95.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing. Created by Rumiko Takahashi. When Inuyasha hears that Kikyo may be alive, no one can stop him from chasing after her in hopes of reconciliation. But Kikyo, who was raised from the dead by an evil witch, is out for revenge on Inuyasha. Kagome witnesses their confrontation and feels pangs of jealousy as Inuyasha expresses his true feelings to Kikyo. But will Kikyo ever accept the truth about what happened 50 years ago and forgive Inuyasha? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 212 pages, full color. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $11.95.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Created by Rumiko Takahashi. Sango the Demon Slayer comes after Inuyasha, whom she blames for the murder of her family - but it's the villainous shape-shifting Naraku who's really responsible! Will Inuyasha convince her of his innocence before things get out of hand? And can Sango help unravel the mystery surrounding the origins of the Sacred Jewel? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 212 pages, full color. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $11.95.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Created by Rumiko Takahashi. Sly monk Miroku's attempt at chivalry goes wrong in more ways than one: the damsel in distress turns out to be a demon in disguise, and Miroku's powerful wind tunnel weapon begins to unravel, threatening to consume him! And when the evil Naraku forces Sango the Demon Slayer to make a terrible choice, will she betray Inuyasha, or face losing her brother Kohaku for a second time? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 212 pages, full color. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $11.95.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Created by Rumiko Takahashi. Kagome senses something of Inuyasha's struggle in the plight of another half-demon, the gentle giant Jinenji, who is unfairly accused of terrorizing his village...but can she convince Inuyasha to help? Later, when a poisonous fog spreads across the land, Inuyasha and the others are sure that the evil Naraku must be behind it. Now that Kikyo seems to be aiding Naraku, has Inuyasha's hope of reconciling with his former love become completely futile? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 212 pages, full color. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $11.95.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Created by Rumiko Takahashi. Inu-Yasha meets an old demon named Totosai who turns out to be the swordsmith who forged the mighty Tetsusaiga for Inu-Yasha's father. Totosai offers to teach Inu-Yasha how to harness the full power of the fearsome weapon in exchange for protection from Inu-Yasha's evil half-brother Sesshomaru. But how can Inu-Yasha defeat his half-brother before he has complete mastery of the Tetsusaiga? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 212 pages, full color. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $11.95.