Comic books in 'Manga'

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Volume 16 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Hajime Komoto. Translated by Nova Skipper. Mash shows off the hard-won results of his strenuous training against his greatest and final obstacle before confronting Innocent Zero-Doom! Now that he knows the extent of his body's capabilities and how to control them, Mash's strength has grown to an unimaginable level! But Doom, having found a worthy opponent, responds by unleashing his own true power! Meanwhile, the eclipse is almost here, and Innocent Zero's power is near its zenith. Who will come out on top in the battle between ultimate powers?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $11.99.

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Story, art and cover by Masayuki Fujihara. Translated by Elin Winkler. In a world where cyber-athletes use their implants for crime, Dan fights for good as the Kendo Warrior, with armor that regenerates from his own body. Dan fights a dangerous opponent in an extended battle sequence, while his compadres in the police force merely offer comic relief. 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

Story, art and cover by Masayuki Fujihara. Translated by Elin Winkler. In a world where cyber-athletes use their implants for crime, Dan fights for good as the Kendo Warrior, with armor that regenerates from his own body. Dans regenerating capability is stretched to its limit in battle against his latest foe. Intended as a 6-issue miniseries, but this was the final issue. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. Fantagraphics presents the first English-language introduction to nine of the most exciting comic artists creating work for a gay male audience in Japan. Included are Jiraiya, Seizoh Ebisubashi, Kazuhide Ichikawa, Gengoroh Tagame,Takeshi Matsu, Fumi Miyabi, Inu Yoshi, Gai Mizuki, and comic essayist Kumada Poohsuke. Get to know each of these artists intimately, through candid interviews, photography, context-providing essays, illustrations, and manga. Softcover, 272 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $35.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Mark Crilley. Master manga creator Mark Crilley shows how to draw diverse characters and backgrounds with easy, clear instructions. Readers will learn methods for creating their most requested manga characters in a range of ages, locations, backgrounds, clothing styles and expressions. Includes spreads of reference drawings showing the endless variety of characters possible. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $22.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Level Up!" By Mark Crilley. Mastering Manga 2 covers basic facial & body proportions for beginners, but also covers topics the first book didn't including some lessons that can be regarded as more advanced. It's a "step 2" to Mastering Manga that doesn't alienate anyone who happens to see this book first. With the addition of background and perspective lessons, Crilley will encourage readers to take what they've learned in the previous lessons and build it all into a full strip. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Power Up!" By Mark Crilley. Master the skills to create your very own manga! Expert manga artist Mark Crilley guides you to another level with this powered-up drawing book. Complete your Crilley collection with this third installation, which elevates the instruction to focus on drawing methods to help you create distinctive and detailed professional-level manga art. Through 40 in-depth step-by-step demonstrations not covered in other Mastering Manga books, Mark reveals his secrets for adding color, how to draw manga-style animals, ways to use photo reference, his preferred art supplies and how to fix character inconsistencies. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

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UK computer gaming magazine. Featuring reviews of Rainbow Bell Adventures, Sonic 3, Castlevania, Skitchin, Sim City 2000 and more. Comics include Lemmings: "From the Dawn of Time" - Written by Dick Hansom, art by Graham Manley. Toejam & Earl - Written by Anne Caulfield, art by Woodrown Phoenix. Chuck Rock - Written by Cefn Ridout, art by David Lyttleton. Green Dog: "Jaws, Claws, and Dinosaurs-Part 2 - Written by Ian Carney, art by Ilya. 68 pages, full color, 9" x 11.75". Cover price $3.95.

Written by Beau Smith Art by Alan Wang "BEAUTY IS ONLY SWORD DEEP": Maximo...the two-fisted, sword slashing warrior from the wildly successful Capcom video game comes to life in the printed pages of comics. Written by Beau Smith, who also wrote the upcoming Capcom Video game Maximo II, Maximo finds himself once again called on to save a kingdom from the clutches of evil. This time evil comes in the form of Skabb and his legion of decaying demons of death known as The Rot. This comic brings all the action of the video game and gives the readers an extra layer to the story of Maximo! Maximo is a perfect tie in for new non-traditional comic book readers. It will appeal to those that love comic books, video games, as well as role playing games. People that enjoy films like Lord Of The Rings, Reign of Fire, Jackie Chan, and Indiana Jones will also be very pleased with Maximo. FC 40pp $3.95 1-Shot Cover price $3.95.

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Written by Beau Smith Art by Alan Wang "BEAUTY IS ONLY SWORD DEEP": Maximo...the two-fisted, sword slashing warrior from the wildly successful Capcom video game comes to life in the printed pages of comics. Written by Beau Smith, who also wrote the upcoming Capcom Video game Maximo II, Maximo finds himself once again called on to save a kingdom from the clutches of evil. This time evil comes in the form of Skabb and his legion of decaying demons of death known as The Rot. This comic brings all the action of the video game and gives the readers an extra layer to the story of Maximo! Maximo is a perfect tie in for new non-traditional comic book readers. It will appeal to those that love comic books, video games, as well as role playing games. People that enjoy films like Lord Of The Rings, Reign of Fire, Jackie Chan, and Indiana Jones will also be very pleased with Maximo. FC 40pp $3.95 1-Shot Cover price $3.95.

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MAXIMUM RIDE VOL 1 2008 FCBD ED by James Patterson. Yen Press presents a sneak peak at Maximum Ride, the new manga series from America's #1 bestselling author James Patterson! Max and her "flock" are pretty normal kids... except for the fact that they're 98% human, 2% bird - and can fly! Now, the twisted scientists that created them want them dead. Who will survive?

Cover by Takeshi Takebayashi. "A Beautiful Girl Suddenly Appears," script by Takeshi Takebayashi and Dino BouBou (translation), art by Takeshi Takebayashi. Strange events plague the campus after Shion's arrival - this mysterious newcomer is gifted with psychic powers. She's engaged in a battle with supernatural forces that threaten our world and Yuichiro and Maki are drawn into the struggle to save humanity. But Shion is also a young woman, learning for the first time about the ways of life and love on the earth. Mature Readers. 36 pgs., B&W. Cover price $2.95.

I Want Them Both - Story and Art by Takeshi Takebayashi. A romantic cruise during a beach trip turns into an encounter with the supernatural when the mysterious girl Shion faces off with an apparition, the gigantic figure of Volf striding across the sea and menacing the ship! Yuichiro bravely jumps into the ocean to fight Volf, and Shion's magical power drives him off. But then a huge storm appears from nowhere, and Yuichiro's other love interest, the girl-next-door Maki, saves the day when she's the only one aboard who can start the pumps. Love, action and mystery combine in this great teen supernatural title! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Story and Art by Takeshi Takebayashi. The gang returns from a cruise where they encounter a mysterious supernatural menace, and while at play on the beach, the hero Yuichiro finally expresses his powerful romantic feelings for the mysterious, magical and gorgeous Shion! Love, action and mystery combine in this great teen supernatural title! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Hold Me - Story and Art by Takeshi Takebayashi. Yuichiro finds himself alone at last with the gorgeous, supernaturally powerful Shion, and things take their natural course...until his long-time girlfriend Maki accidentally bursts in on them! It turns out that Maki is endowed with supernatural powers, too, and it's Shion's mission to awaken her to her true destiny! Love, action and mystery combine in this great teen supernatural title! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Story and Art by Takeshi Takebayashi. If you think the Buffy or Charmed girls are hot, you need to get into the sensuous, magical babes babes Shion and Maki of Maxion! If you think Spike the vampire or evil warlocks are great supernatural opponents, check out the evil, black-caped Volf! In this issue, Yuichiro tries to make up with Maki after she catches him making out with Shion, and then Maki gets captured by Volf! Love, action and mystery combine in this great teen supernatural title! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Am I Not Human!? - Story and Art by Takeshi Takebayashi. The lovely Maki, who has been revealed to have supernatural powers just like Shion, the other girl in the love triangle, has been captured by the evil spirit Volf, and Yuichiro tries vainly to defend her, until Shion steps in and a battle of magic and supernatural power ensues that nearly sends Shion to another plane of existence in another exciting episode of this great teen supernatural story. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Extinction - Story and Art by Takeshi Takebayashi. The lovely Shion battles the spirit Volf, but in a shocking revelation, it turns out that both he and she are part of one powerful supernatural being -- and when Shion tries to save her friends, she is banished from her own true nature! More shocking secrets about her past are revealed in another exciting episode of this great teen supernatural story! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Story and Art by Takeshi Takebayashi. Yuichiro and Maki's lives return to a semblance of normality after the lovely Shion's latest battle with supernatural powers. Now that they have all become true, battle-tested friends, they begin to wonder if it isn't time to introduce Shion to the pleasures of human life, like cooking and...dating? 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

What Feels Good...!? - Story and Art by Takeshi Takebayashi. Maxion takes the mixed-up world of teen dating to all new levels of humor as the handsome, mixed-up Yuichiro learns to live with the fact that his girlfriend Maki has supernatural powers and faces dangers he never imagined existed! His feelings for her grow stronger as he wants to protect her, but he also wants her...another way, as well! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

Story and Art by Takeshi Takebayashi. Yuichiro's feelings get further confused when a beautiful new teacher arrives at the school, Ms. Nishimura, who's going to be teaching health! Maxion takes the mixed-up world of teen dating to all new levels of humor and teenage angst as Shion, the girl from another plane of existence, expresses her friendship for the human Maki by hugging and kissing her, since that's what humans do, and can't understand why she gets upset! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Am I Dreaming? - Story and Art by Takeshi Takebayashi. The triangle between the magical Shion, the lovely Maki and handsome Yuichiro gets more complicated when a handsome male student begins to romance Maki. And Yuichiro has to explain to Shion that he loves her, but maybe it's best to keep her clothes on while they're together! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

Story and Art by Takeshi Takebayashi. The beautiful Ms. Nishimura is the health professor at the school of the star-crossed love triangle of Maxion -- the beautiful, magical Shion, the lovely Maki, and the handsome Yuichiro. When a handsome new male student begins to romance the teacher, she loses first her glasses, then her head...and then her clothes! What's going on?! How could a cool, beautiful, mature woman get in so much trouble? It's more evil magic, and the heroines are going to have to save her! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

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A Shy Virgin - Story and Art by Takeshi Takebayashi. The star-crossed love triangle grows more confused and intense in this issue, as Yuichiro and Shion feel their love and attraction grow, and Maki feels alone, left out, and even abandoned by her friends. Is she vulnerable to the advances of the handsome new male student who, unknown to her, has already seduced the beautiful Ms. Nishimura, the school's health teacher? 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Story and Art by Takeshi Takebayashi. Romance and evil combine in this powerful story of love and betrayal. The beautiful, magical Shion and the handsome Yuichiro are deeply worried about their friend, the lovely Maki, who feels alone and finds herself vulnerable to the advances of the handsome, new male student. But is he really what he seems? What supernatural evil does he control? Is Maki in danger? Is he the villain who has attacked the beautiful Ms. Nishimura, the school's health teacher? 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

Story and Art by Takeshi Takebayashi. Is it love or is it evil magic? After the beautiful Ms. Nishimura, the school's health teacher, is attacked by the new student who is really an evil supernatural, she seems to have lost her mind...or gained a whole new kind of libido! This issue of Maxion is romantic and sensual, but also threatening, as the teacher acts on her impulses toward the handsome Yuichiro, who has been suffering with a deep crush on his gorgeous teacher. But does she really want him, or is she being controlled and humiliated by dark forces? 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Story and Art by Takeshi Takebayashi. Lovely women abound at the handsome Yuichiro's school, and Maxion's love triangle is now...a square? Yes, Yuichiro's now torn in three parts, because the beautiful science teacher, Ms. Nishimura, has been trying to seduce him. And yes, she is beautiful without her glasses! But unknown to him, evil magic may be behind her sudden infatuation with her student. But why question your good fortune? 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Story and Art by Takeshi Takebayashi. In this issue, the mysterious new student Ukita reveals his sinister plans. The handsome Yuichiro loves both Maki and the magical Shion, but now Ukita has revealed himself to be an evil supernatural emissary. He hypnotizes Yuichiro, and Shion is horrified when her dearest friend threatens to force himself on her! It's a frightening issue that leads to further complications in the tangled, supernaturally cursed love lives of this appealing triangle. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Story and Art by Takeshi Takebayashi. The power of Takeshi Takebayashi's good girl art shines in Maxion, where two beautiful women, Maki and Shion, face supernatural danger in their lives and in their loves. The evil from another dimension that may shatter the human world also shatters their romance and their friendship. Keishi, the two-faced supernaturally evil student, is taking on Maki, preying on her and trying to turn her against her friends. She disappears in his clutches, and Shion and Yuichiro set out to search the city to find their missing friend! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Story and Art by Takeshi Takebayashi. In this issue, Keishi, the two-faced supernaturally evil student, is preying upon Maki, bringing her down to the ocean's shore to work his magic wiles on her. Then he takes her to a mysterious monastery, where it appears that supernatural forces have overcome Maki, and she has become one of the hypnotized religious fanatics! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Story and Art by Takeshi Takebayashi. The beautiful blonde Shion and the brunette Maki (Maki + Shion = Maxion) are two parts of a supernatural puzzle. In this issue, Keishi is preying on Maki, taking her to a mysterious monastery, where it appears that supernatural forces have overcome her. Shion and Yuko are trying to rescue her, but their attempt to take a boat and bring her back may be foiled. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

Story and Art by Takeshi Takebayashi. Good girl art at its best! Takeshi Takebayashi, creator of the lovely Time Traveler Ai, draws some of the most beautiful women in manga! The story of the beautiful blonde Shion and the brunette Maki reaches its penultimate issue! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Story and Art by Takeshi Takebayashi. The long-awaited series finale! Shion and Yuko are trying to rescue Maki, and when they reach the monastery, they discover the true depths of Keishi's evil! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "I Want Them Both!" Story and art by Takeshi Takebayashi. A supernatueral action/adventue/romantic comedy that will appeal to fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Charmed. Softcover, 208 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $15.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Am I Not Human!" Story and art by Takeshi Takebayashi. Maxion is full of action, suspense, and romance, with fabulous, exciting, and sensual art by Takeshi Takebayashi (Time Traveler Ai, Battle Arena Toshinden)! In this second volume of the series, Maki is revealed to have supernatural powers too! She's kidnapped by the supernatural demon Volf, and Shion and Maki combine their powers to defeat him. Then the handsome Yuichiro discovers how deep his feelings for Maki are, as they share their first kiss. Fans who like good-girl art, character driven stories, and supernatural thrills will love Maxion. Softcover, 176 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $15.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Waves of Misfortune!" Story and art by Takeshi Takebayashi. Maki, Shion, and Yuichiro have enough problems just trying to decide amongst themselves where their feelings lie. Now its time for things to get much more complicated with two more otherworldly love interests. Its love, lust and scandal in Maxion Book Three: Waves Of Misfortune! Softcover, 208 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $15.95.

Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. "Waves of Misfortune!" Story and art by Takeshi Takebayashi. Maki, Shion, and Yuichiro have enough problems just trying to decide amongst themselves where their feelings lie. Now its time for things to get much more complicated with two more otherworldly love interests. Its love, lust and scandal in Maxion Book Three: Waves Of Misfortune! Softcover, 208 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $15.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Manic Obsessions!" Story and art by Takeshi Takebayashi. Yuichiro is out of control. His sexual urges have taken over his psyche and the beautiful coed Shion is the object of his desires. What will happen if his true love Maki finds out? And what happened to the sexy health professor? Beautiful women, hapless students, and a dose of voyeurism with sci-fi suspense! Softcover, 208 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $15.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Hajime Asano. Art by Neet. Kinjiro Sakamachi is a "normal" seventeen-year-old boy who happens to suffer from an abnormal fear of women. A fateful visit to the school bathroom turns Kinjiro's world upside down when he discovers the dashing and popular Konoe Subaru is actually a girl! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Hajime Asano. Art by Neet. Kinjiro Sakamachi is a "normal" 17-year-old boy who happens to suffer from an abnormal fear of women, otherwise known as gynophobia. His phobia, which surfaces as an occassional nosebleed, has been kept more or less under control - until now. A fateful visit to the school bathroom turns Kinjiro's world upside down, as he discovers the dashing and popular Konoe Subaru is actually a girl! What's worse, the principal's cruel and domineering daughter, Kanade Suzutsuki, has every reason to keep this secret from leaking out, and makes it her life's work to torment Kinjiro, while attempting to cure his gynophobia. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Hajime Asano. Art by Neet. A fateful visit to the school bathroom turns Kinjiro's world upside down, as he discovers the dashing and popular Konoe Subaru is actually a girl! What's worse, the principal's cruel and domineering daughter, Kanade Suzutsuki, has every reason to keep this secret from leaking out, and makes it her life's work to torment Kinjiro, while attempting to cure his gynophobia. Is Suzutsuki simply sadistic or does she really want to help Kinjiro overcome his fears? It makes no difference to poor Kinjiro, because his life has just become a living hell. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 1-3 - 1st printing. Collects Mayo Chiki! GN (2012- Seven Seas) Vol. 1-3. Written by Hajime Asano. Art and cover by Niito. Kinjiro Sakamachi is a "normal" seventeen-year-old boy who happens to suffer from an abnormal fear of women, otherwise known as gynophobia. His phobia, which surfaces as an occassional nosebleed, has been kept more or less under control - until now. A fateful visit to the school bathroom turns Kinjiro's world upside down, as he discovers the dashing and popular Konoe Subaru is actually a girl! What's worse, the principal's cruel and domineering daughter, Kanade Suzutsuki, has every reason to keep this secret from leaking out, and makes it her life's work to torment Kinjiro, while attempting to cure his gynophobia. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 516 pages. B&W. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 4-5 - 1st printing. Collects Mayo Chiki! GN (2012- Seven Seas) Vol. 4-5. Written by Hajime Asano. Art and cover by Niito. Kinjiro Sakamachi suffer Sfrom an abnormal fear of women, otherwise known as gynophobia. A fateful visit to the school bathroom turns Kinjiro's world upside down, as he discovers the dashing and popular Konoe Subaru is actually a girl! What's worse, the principal's domineering daughter, Kanade Suzutsuki, has every reason to keep this secret from leaking out, and makes it her life's work to torment Kinjiro, while attempting to cure his gynophobia. Is Kanade simply sadistic or does she really want to help Kinjiro overcome his fears? It makes no difference to poor Kinjiro, because his life has just become a living hell. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 516 pages. B&W. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Felipe Smith. Omario is a struggling comic book artist in Los Angeles who is pissed off at the world for dismissing his artistic craft as commercial, super-hero dreck. O'Malley is a rookie cop who is also pissed off-at all the young thugs that are making the streets more dangerous by the day. When Omario and O'Malley cross paths with each other, the whole neighborhood almost goes up in smoke, as the frustrations of getting by in this world start to boil over..... MBQ is fast-food from the 'hood at its spiciest. From the creative mind of up-and-coming comic artist Felipe Smith comes this tragi-comic portrait of the great big, burger-fed underbelly of life in the big city. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.