Comic books in 'Manga'

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. The Shinigami Ageha caught more than she bargained for when she tried to set a trap for her troublesome Black Cat by Contract, Oboro. Now Rinne has to try and capture a giant mongoose spirit and settle Ageha and Oboro's contract dispute! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. Sakura eats some special candy and loses her ability to sense and see ghosts! Although she's happy for a break, unfortunately she becomes the target of the A-1 Grand Prix, an annual contest for evil spirits! Later, Rinne confronts an icy ghost in the middle of summer, and crosses paths with the Level 6 Black Cat Kurosu! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. The latest series from one of Japan's greatest manga creators! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. While out looking for a place to have his scythe repaired, Rinne runs into the rabbit-eared twins Right and Left, scythe smiths and proprietors of the Crescent Moon Hall forge. The first repair is free, but the fix might leave Rinne looking for a refund! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 14 - 1st printing. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. Renge Shima, a hot transfer student, is Rinne's new classmate. But whose spirit is that hovering over her shoulder?! As if that weren't enough, Rinne also has to deal with a Black Cat elder, a Nine-Tailed Fox and a visit from a demon of Hell!! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 15 - 1st printing. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. The Damashigami Renge has moved into the room next to Rinne's in the old club building. Renge has been giving away lucky cell phone charm straps for free, and as a result, Rinne's losing business! With everyone around Renge getting caught up in her affairs, Rinne has his work cut out for him! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 16 - 1st printing. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. Sakura gets a postcard from the ghost of a boy who died years ago! Rinne and Rokumon head off to the beach to investigate...and find Ageha already there! The summer fun continues at camp where Masato is up to his usual shenanigans. Will Rinne ever be able to enjoy his vacation? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 17 - 1st printing. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. While investigating a stray komainu shrine-dog spirit, Rinne and his friends run into the disembodied spirit of a shrine maiden. What's her connection to Tsubasa? From ghosts at the athletics festival to all kinds of turmoil between Renge, Ageha and Kain, regardless of the season, Rinne's always busy! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 18 - 1st printing. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. Fall turns to winter, and in the next world everyone is out looking for mushrooms. Gathering around the stew pot stirs the appetite and challenges Rinne to stay focused on his mission to exorcise ghosts! When Tamako's Black Cat by Contract Kuroboshi and his grandson, Kuroboshi the 3rd, arrive it looks like Rinne's winter vacation is going to be all business! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 19 - 1st printing. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. The devil Masato was once Rinne's classmate in Shinigami elementary school, and somehow he still holds a grudge against Rinne. What happened between them in the past? When strange things happen on Valentine's Day and at the Doll Festival, poor Rinne never seems to have any free time! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Skyfarm. Art and cover by Joji Manabe. Character Design by Nekosuke Ookuma (Nitroplus). Translated by Molly Rabbitt. Adapted by The Smut Whisperer.

A sexy fantasy manga series about a lowly adventurer building a new party, starting with the taming of a powerful babe!

Lint's name says it all-he's a D-rank tamer with the worst job. Even his best friend is nothing but a slime familiar named Kyulke. But when Lint encounters Birena, the wildest and hottest cat girl in the world, he gets the chance of a lifetime: the opportunity to tame her! With S-Rank Birena at his side, Lint can finally build a mighty party of adventurers, and land the hottest babes in the realm!

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

Cover price $13.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Skyfarm. Art and cover by Joji Manabe. Character Design by Nekosuke Ookuma (Nitroplus). Translated by Molly Rabbitt. Adapted by The Smut Whisperer. TAME ME, BIG BOY! After taming Birena, a S-rank catgirl, Lint has rapidly overturned the notion that Tamers are an inferior adventuring class. After bringing dragons and fire wolves to heel, Lints next target is the healer, the Holy Mother! Can he tame this holy maiden, and rescue her from a realm swirling with conspiracies?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Skyfarm. Art and cover by Joji Manabe. Character Design by Nekosuke Ookuma (Nitroplus). Translated by Molly Rabbitt. Adapted by The Smut Whisperer. Lint has saved Lily, the Holy Mother, from a land swirling in conspiracies. By day, he trains under Guildmaster Buirent to get strong enough to fight Valon the Dreadknight. By night, Lily and and S-rank catgirl Birena are training under him... literally! Will Lint be able to tame more hot beastgirls for his party in time for the final showdown? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

This is the Manga companion to the Ultimate Light novel series.

Naofumi Iwatani, an uncharismatic otaku who spends his days on games and manga, suddenly finds himself summoned to a parallel universe! He discovers he is one of four heroes equipped with legendary weapons and tasked with saving the world from its prophesied destruction. As the Shield Hero, the weakest of the heroes, all is not as it seems. Naofumi is soon alone, penniless, and betrayed. With no one to turn to, and nowhere to run, he is left with only his shield. Now, Naofumi must rise to become the legendary Shield Hero and save the world!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 156 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $11.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

This is the Manga companion to the Ultimate Light novel series.

Naofumi Iwatani, an uncharismatic otaku who spends his days on games and manga, suddenly finds himself summoned to a parallel universe! He discovers he is one of four heroes equipped with legendary weapons and tasked with saving the world from its prophesied destruction. As the Shield Hero, the weakest of the heroes, all is not as it seems. Naofumi is soon alone, penniless, and betrayed. With no one to turn to, and nowhere to run, he is left with only his shield. Now, Naofumi must rise to become the legendary Shield Hero and save the world!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 156 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $11.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

Naofumi Iwatani, an uncharismatic otaku who spends his days on games and manga, suddenly finds himself summoned to a parallel universe! He discovers he is one of four heroes equipped with legendary weapons and tasked with saving the world from its prophesied destruction. As the Shield Hero, the weakest of the heroes, all is not as it seems. Naofumi is soon alone, penniless, and betrayed. With no one to turn to, and nowhere to run, he is left with only his shield. Now, Naofumi must rise to become the legendary Shield Hero and save the world!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $11.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi and Aiya Kyu. Art by Minami Seira. Cover by Aiya Kyu.

Naofumi and Raphtalia do not have much time until the next wave is upon them. As they fight their way through the kingdom, they meet a new feathery companion, Filo! Together, the three travel about Melromarc on a mission to gain the strength they will need to survive the approaching wave of destruction. On the road they level up, become reluctant heroes, and continue to get nothing but trouble from Motoyasu and Myne. Finally, locked in battle with one of the fiercest monsters yet, Naofumi discovers a dark, hidden power.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $11.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings.

Written by Aneko Yusagi and Aiya Kyu. Art by Minami Seira. Cover by Aiya Kyu.

Naofumi and Raphtalia do not have much time until the next wave is upon them. As they fight their way through the kingdom, they meet a new feathery companion, Filo! Together, the three travel about Melromarc on a mission to gain the strength they will need to survive the approaching wave of destruction. On the road they level up, become reluctant heroes, and continue to get nothing but trouble from Motoyasu and Myne. Finally, locked in battle with one of the fiercest monsters yet, Naofumi discovers a dark, hidden power.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $11.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi and Aiya Kyu. Art by Minami Seira. Cover by Aiya Kyu.

Naofumi Iwatani, an uncharismatic Otaku who spends his days on games and manga, suddenly finds himself summoned to a parallel universe! He discovers he is one of four heroes equipped with legendary weapons and tasked with saving the world from its prophesied destruction. As the Shield Hero, the weakest of the heroes, all is not as it seems. Naofumi soon finds himself alone, penniless, and betrayed. With no one to turn to, and nowhere to run, he is left with only his shield. Now, Naofumi must rise to become the legendary Shield Hero and save the world!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $11.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Volume 4 - 2nd or Later Printings.

Written by Aneko Yusagi and Aiya Kyu. Art by Minami Seira. Cover by Aiya Kyu.

Naofumi Iwatani, an uncharismatic Otaku who spends his days on games and manga, suddenly finds himself summoned to a parallel universe! He discovers he is one of four heroes equipped with legendary weapons and tasked with saving the world from its prophesied destruction. As the Shield Hero, the weakest of the heroes, all is not as it seems. Naofumi soon finds himself alone, penniless, and betrayed. With no one to turn to, and nowhere to run, he is left with only his shield. Now, Naofumi must rise to become the legendary Shield Hero and save the world!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $11.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

Naofumi has been magically summoned to another world as the legendary Shield Hero, but all that awaits him there is betrayal and heartache. Finding nothing but opposition and strife, Naofumi makes his way to another country within the realm. But suddenly, terrible waves of destruction arrive to desolate the world! To make matters worse, the country that he is supposed to be serving has just accused him of kidnapping the princess!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $11.95.

Volume 6 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

Naofumi is summoned to another world as a hero, but finds himself the victim of a conspiracy. There's a warrant on his head for kidnapping the princess! They run to a nobleman's mansion to escape their pursuers, only to come face-to-face with someone from Raphtalia's dark past.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $11.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 6 - 2nd and later printings.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

Naofumi is summoned to another world as a hero, but finds himself the victim of a conspiracy. There's a warrant on his head for kidnapping the princess! They run to a nobleman's mansion to escape their pursuers, only to come face-to-face with someone from Raphtalia's dark past.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $11.95.

Volume 7 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

Naofumi and his friends defeat the Spirit Tortoise after it rampages across the country. They leave in search of the other missing heroes and meet Ost who says she is one of the Spirit Tortoise's servants, that the Spirit Tortoise is still alive and that someone wants the tortoise to destroy the world! Can Naofumi protect those he loves from this new danger?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $11.95.

Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

Rising from the depths of despair, this is a fantasy about persistence. Church of the Three Heroes vs. Four Holy Heroes! Can Naofumi protect Raphtalia, Filo, and the world? What is the mysterious high priest aiming at? From despair, Naofumi chooses an evil path. The flames of the curse series will burn!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $11.95.

Volume 8 - 2nd and later printings.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

Rising from the depths of despair, this is a fantasy about persistence. Church of the Three Heroes vs. Four Holy Heroes! Can Naofumi protect Raphtalia, Filo, and the world? What is the mysterious high priest aiming at? From despair, Naofumi chooses an evil path. The flames of the curse series will burn!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $11.95.

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

Naofumi is summoned to another world to serve as the Shield Hero. After a long struggle, he finally succeeds in exacting punishment on the king and princess Myne, the ones who framed him, and makes it widely known that the accusations were false. Then following a meeting with the other heroes and his party's class-up ceremonies, Naofumi and crew set out for the Cal Mira islands to continue leveling up. There they meet the mysterious young man L'Arc Berg, but things are not quite what they seem! The otherworldly fantasy about the Shield Hero's indomitable rise from the depths of despair continues!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $11.95.

Volume 10 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

The otherworldly fantasy continues! Naofumi finally gets her revenge! But there's a new problem: the heroes discover a dragon hourglass in an underwater shrine. They end up fighting a massive inter-dimensional whale, but nothing could prepare them for what happens next!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $11.95.

Volume 11 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

Rishia, the Bow Hero's lowest-ranking party member, is framed and ultimately gets the boot. When Naofumi finds out, he is reminded of his own torturous past and loses his cool. He storms into Itsuki's room to confront the Bow Hero, but things don't quite go as expected.

Find out what happens in Volume 11 of this popular fantasy series!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $11.95.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

After Rishia becomes the newest member of Naofumi's party, they begin a unique type of strength training in hopes of growing stronger. But just as they start, Naofumi receives a request from the queen-mysterious monsters have begun to appear and she wants him to take care of them!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $11.95.

Volume 13 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

The mysterious monsters that Naofumi and crew were asked to take care of can be traced back to the legendary beast known as the Spirit Tortoise. Meanwhile, the other 3 heroes have disappeared. Why? And what will the Spirit Tortoise do next?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $11.95.

Volume 14 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

A mysterious woman named Ost appears and identifies herself as a familiar of the Spirit Tortoise. With her help, Naofumi and the others begin the desperate battle to seal away the Spirit Tortoise once again.

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

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $11.95.

Add to cart Fine $4.70

Volume 14 - 2nd or Later Printings.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

A mysterious woman named Ost appears and identifies herself as a familiar of the Spirit Tortoise. With her help, Naofumi and the others begin the desperate battle to seal away the Spirit Tortoise once again.

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

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $11.95.

Volume 15 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

With his allies far away, the Shield Hero Naofumi is left alone to defeat the Spirit Tortoise and stop its rampage. Ost, the will of the Spirit Tortoise, claims that her real body has been taken over and the only way to defeat the creature is to infiltrate its body. But the further into the Tortoise he walks, the more danger he encounters, and Naofumi is forced to battle the ultimate mastermind of the rampage.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $11.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Volume 16 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu. Translated by Eric Margolis.

Will the Shield Hero have to rise up from level one all over again? Naofumi tumbles into a whole different fantasy world after chasing Kyo, the perpetrator of the Tortoise Spirit battle. Separated from Raphtalia and Filo, Naofumi has only Rishia at his side - and finds that his stats are reset to level 1!

Forced to attempt a jailbreak, Naofumi encounters a mysterious girl that claims to be one of the four holy heroes. Is she friend, or foe?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $11.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Volume 17 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu. Translated by Eric Margolis.

The only way for your own world to survive is to sacrifice another? Naofumi and company head for the dragon hourglass with one of the four holy heroes of another world, Kizuna. But first, they need to earn some money-and they're going to do just that by putting on strange masks and starting an auction! But when they arrive at their destination, Naofumi begins to feel uneasy.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W.

Cover price $11.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Volume 18 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu. Translated by Eric Margolis.

Filo has been captured and put on display, and she is crying out for help. Her captors only stoke the flames of Naofumi's anger! And will Naofumi finally reunite with Raphtalia?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W.

Cover price $11.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Volume 19 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu. Translated by Eric Margolis.

Naofumi managed to finally reunite with Raphtalia. But he finds himself with complicated feelings, unable to understand their conflict with Kizuna's world or the true meaning of the waves. Can Naofumi and Kizuna change the fates of both of their worlds by coming together? Meanwhile, Kyo unleashes his dark magic once again!

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

Cover price $11.95.

Volume 20 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu. Translated by Eric Margolis.

Along with Yomogi, Naofumi and his companions make their way through a misty forest to Kyo's laboratory. But before long, they find themselves in a trap that they'll need extraordinary means to escape. The heroes gather and charge into a final battle!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W.

Cover price $11.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Volume 21 - 1st printing. Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu. Translated by Eric Margolis. "Did he really just start a wave?!" Naofumi and his party have arrived at Kyo's research laboratory. There, they discover countless homunculi, created as vessels for souls. Controlling the body of the mirror hero, Kyo attacks our heroes-and even has an even deadlier weapon up his sleeve! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Volume 22 - 1st printing. Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu. Translated by Eric Margolis. "I wasn't expecting you to be in cahoots with the queen, that's for sure." Having defeated Kyo and left Kizuna and the others behind, Naofumi and his friends return to Melromarc. The Spirit Tortoise has left a deep scar on the world's nations, including their own Melromarc. Now with the objective of preparing for future struggles against the waves and the deadly Phoenix, for some reason Naofumi heads straight to the slave trader! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Very Fine $7.10

Volume 16 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

Naofumi finds himself faced with Takt, the Whip Hero. It was this same Takt, along with his disdainful attitude, that ultimately caused the death of Atla in the battle against the Phoenix. Fueled by rage, Naofumi tries to fight Takt, but Takt steals the shield that Naofumi thought was permanently attached to his arm. With his defenses weakened, Naofumi suffers a critical injury and finds himself in a mysterious, unfamiliar world. There, he finds a reassuring ally waiting for him. But once again, Naofumi is forced to make an impossibly difficult decision.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 334 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 17 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

A return to Kizuna's world! At a request for aid from Ethnobalt, Naofumi heads back to Kizuna's world. There he is safely reunited with Raphtalia, as well as other friends including L'Arc. They tell him that enemies, presumably a vanguard for the waves, have defeated the Heroes in this world and completely taken over. Naofumi and his party hurry to confront these foes, both to rescue the captured Kizuna and finally discover the adversary behind the waves. However, among their opponents they see a number of familiar faces!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 354 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 18 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

Naofumi obtains the mirror vassal weapon from Kizuna's world, which can enhance abilities through food. Now Naofumi and his allies start stuffing their faces for the sake of getting stronger! But there's a limit to how much volume they can stomach. Seeking food that can better boost their abilities in smaller servings, the party heads to a town inhabited by a famous chef. However, after a trivial comment, Naofumi finds himself facing down the chef in an all-out cooking battle!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 348 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 19 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

After his cooking battle escalated to open warfare, the Shield Hero Naofumi has finally obtained the truth about the Vanguards of the Waves. After the Demon Dragon takes a liking to Naofumi, she proposes heading to a castle located on the continent that she once ruled. Once there Naofumi and his party are attacked by thugs pretending to be treasure hunters, but they swiftly deal with this threat, leading to Naofumi squaring off with S'yne's sister and Witch herself. Faced with foes wielding both holy and vassal weapons obtained by illicit means, the Demon Dragon makes an alarming suggestion - for Naofumi to unleash the power of his rage!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 350 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 20 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Minami Seira.

The Shield Hero Naofumi and his allies have returned home from Kizuna's world. Paying heed to S'yne's sister's warnings, Naofumi remains alert while dealing with all the reports and incidents from his absence. However, after returning to the village that acts as his base of operations, he is suddenly enveloped in a mysteriously blinding light-and the entire village is transported into unfamiliar surroundings!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 350 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Cover by REY. Written by REY with ERIK KO, Art by REY Synopsis: From the pages of STREET FIGHTER comes Capcom's beloved high school brawler... RIVAL SCHOOLS! All of Japan is gripped by fear as numerous students begin disappearing. When police are unable to stop or explain the kidnappings, the top students from several elite schools decide to take their fate into their own hands. Join fan-favourites STREET FIGHTER character Sakura, Hinata and the entire RS cast to see what bombastic, action-packed, comedic mayhem awaits them in this new series brought to you by Rey (creator of Street Fighter: Cheapshots and Sharknife)! With special guest covers by Capcom Japan's EDAYAN (the creator of Rival Schools), and Street Fighter artist, ALVIN LEE! Cover price $4.95.

Cover by Alvin Lee. Written by REY with ERIK KO, Art by REY Synopsis: From the pages of STREET FIGHTER comes Capcom's beloved high school brawler... RIVAL SCHOOLS! All of Japan is gripped by fear as numerous students begin disappearing. When police are unable to stop or explain the kidnappings, the top students from several elite schools decide to take their fate into their own hands. Join fan-favourites STREET FIGHTER character Sakura, Hinata and the entire RS cast to see what bombastic, action-packed, comedic mayhem awaits them in this new series brought to you by Rey (creator of Street Fighter: Cheapshots and Sharknife)! With special guest covers by Capcom Japan's EDAYAN (the creator of Rival Schools), and Street Fighter artist, ALVIN LEE! Cover price $4.95.