Comic books in 'Manga'

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Volume 2 – 2nd and later printings. "Lumination!" Written by Courtney Love, Misaho Kujiradou and D.J. Milky. Art by Misaho Kujiradou. As Ai becomes more and more involved in the entertainment industry, she learns the hard way that there is always a price to pay for fame. When a scandal surfaces involving a love triangle between Ai, Kent and Hikaru, the media attention seems like it will be the perfect boost for her new album release. Ai loves Kent, but will this scandal put their love to the ultimate test? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 – 1st printing. "Evolution!" Written by Courtney Love, Misaho Kujiradou and D.J. Milky. Art by Misaho Kujiradou. Princess Ai's journey of discovery continues...but our tempestuous Princess may not like what she finds! As more outrageous assassins arrive from Ai-land, H.T.A. unveils its plan to turn their hot new diva into a falling star. Even with Kent by her side, can Ai avoid her enemies and still find a way to bring peace to her troubled homeland? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 3 – 2nd and later printings. "Evolution!" Written by Courtney Love, Misaho Kujiradou and D.J. Milky. Art by Misaho Kujiradou. Princess Ai's journey of discovery continues...but our tempestuous Princess may not like what she finds! As more outrageous assassins arrive from Ai-land, H.T.A. unveils its plan to turn their hot new diva into a falling star. Even with Kent by her side, can Ai avoid her enemies and still find a way to bring peace to her troubled homeland? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Osamu Tezuka. HAVE AT YOU! Filled with narrow escapes, treacherous courtiers, dashing pirates, meddlesome witches, magical transformations, and cinema-worthy displays of derring-do, this early shojo (girls comics) masterpiece by the Godfather of Manga is a fast-paced tale of a heroic princess who can best any man at fencing, yet is delicate and graceful enough to catch the eye of Prince Charming. Its winning art style and canny infusion of gender politics into classic fantasy storytelling have continued to intrigue and delight readers of all ages. When a mischief-making angels prank goes too far when the newborn princess of Silverland ends up with two hearts—one male and one female. Since the laws of the realm only allow a male heir to ascend the throne, Princess Sapphire is raised as a prince. Will the avaricious Duke Duralumin discover her secret and snatch the crown for his own son? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 696 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.95.

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Tomoko Taniguchi, the popular artist of Call Me Princess and Aquarium, returns with an all-new series from CPM! Both a charming fairy and an adventure story, Princess Prince is also a fun, fantasy adventure set in the magical Kingdom of Gemstone. Starring Laurie and Matthew, the Princess and Prince of the kingdom, the series follow them on a quest to find a mysterious, lost treasure. Like all Japanese shojo (women's/girls' comics), it's not just a fun and romantic adventure, but also a story with fully-developed characters struggling with what it means to be a boy or a girl. Tomoko Taniguchi's art style is at its liveliest and most engaging in this all-new series, and she's now a regular and popular guest at U.S. cons. The first issue features an alternate, wraparound cover by Leah Hernandez (Rumble Girls), shipping in a 50/50 ratio. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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By Tomoko Taniguchi. Princess Laurie and Prince Matthew are the heirs to the throne of the kingdom of Gemstone. They are twins who have just celebrated their 15th birthdays, but they have a secret -- because of the warning of a curse that would befall the kingdom, their father the king had to hide Princess Laurie's real identity. He is actually...Prince Lawrence! He has to find a mysterious, lost treasure, and he and his friend Janey are captured by bandits when they go searching for the mysterious cave where it's hidden! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Tomoko Taniguchi, the popular artist of Call Me Princess and Aquarium, continues her new shojo (women's and girl's comics) fantasy adventure series starring the twins Prince Matthew and Princess Laurie, who is really Prince Lawrence who because of a curse that would befall their kingdom, has to pretend to be a girl! In this issue, Lawrence continues to be torn between his feelings for the lovely Jenny and his duty to the kingdom. The royal heirs are on a quest to recover the lost "Gem of Power," which may hold the key to the kingdom's fate and their futures, and fight off an attack from lion-riding skull masked warriors as they approach the estate where the gem is hidden. Action and mystery, combined with character-driven stories that deal with issues like growing up a boy or a girl make this series a must for all readers who love manga and comics that deal with real social issues. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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By Tomoko Taniguchi. Prince Matthew meets a mysterious and beautiful lady in a lake in the latest issue of Tomoko Taniguchi's all-new shojo (women's and girls' comics) fantasy-adventure series! Prince Matthew thinks he has found a mermaid when he sees a gorgeous, dark-skinned girl skinny-dipping, but when she emerges, he sees she is just a lovely girl. She is searching for her lost brother, and has experienced prejudice on her travels because of her dark skin. Romance, magic and mystery combined with character-driven stories that deal with issues like prejudice against those who are different make this series a must for all readers who love manga and comics that deal with real social issues. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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By Tomoko Taniguchi. A hilarious and exciting fairy-tale adventure featuring a young prince who has to dress like a princess to save the magical Kingdom of Gemstone from a terrible curse, while trying to find a way to tell his true love who he really is without endangering the kingdom! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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By Tomoko Taniguchi. Prince Matthew has met a beautiful, dark-skinned woman, an exile from a faraway land, who has experienced terrible prejudice on her travels only because of her appearance. She is searching for her lost brother and a way to return home, and in this issue she finds her brother, but she and Matthew also find they are deeply attracted to one another. Will the royal family welcome her? Or will she have to take her brother and return to her distant homeland? b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

By Tomoko Taniguchi. In this issue, the lovely princess Livia has been raised in the castle of Thia, taken in by the royal family after her parents' death. She comes to realize that the young prince that she has been raised with and come to love is her betrothed, and she is looking forward to a happy life together. Then she is attacked by dark and mysterious birds, and falls ill from the poison they have been sent to deliver. Her prince must undertake a quest to confront the Spirit of Darkness to save his beloved. These stories combine romance, magic, and mystery with beautiful fantasy art and are a must for all readers who want the best that manga and comics can provide. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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By Tomoko Taniguchi. In the stunning climax to this all-new magical mini-series from America's best-loved shojo artist, the lovely princess Livia has been attacked by dark and mysterious birds, and falls ill from the poison they were sent to deliver. The young prince to whom she is engaged must undertake a quest to confront the Spirit of Darkness to save his beloved. He meets the Spirit, and the evil birds who live in its kingdom, but discovers that good and evil are never completely different, that life is not black and white, but shades of gray. Like all of Taniguchi's stories, this magical romance also offers strong characters and powerful messages, here combined with beautiful fantasy art. It's a must for all readers who want the best shojo (women's and girls') manga can provide - character-driven stories that relate to personal and social issues. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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By Tomoko Taniguchi. Princess Prince is both a charming fairy and an adventure story. Princess Prince is a fun, fantasy adventure set in the magical Kingdom of Gemstone, starring Laurie and Matthew, the Princess and Prince of the kingdom, and following them on a quest to find a mysterious, lost treasure. Like all Japanese shojo (women's and girls comics), it's not just a fun and romantic adventure, but also a story with fully-developed characters struggling with what it means to be a boy or to be a girl. Tomoko Taniguchi's style is at its liveliest and most engaging in this series, and she's now a regular and popular guest at US cons. Like all of Taniguchi's stories, this magical romance also offers strong characters and powerful messages, here combined with beautiful fantasy art. It's a must for all readers who want the best that shoujo (women's and girls) manga can provide - character-driven stories that relate to real personal and social issues. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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By Tomoko Taniguchi. Princess Prince is both a charming fantasy and adventure story. In this issue, follow the adventures of Brandon Walts, the romantic bandit who menaced and became friends with Princess Laurie and Prince Matthew. Like all Japanese shoujo (women's and girls comics), it's not just a fun and romantic adventure, but also a story with fully-developed characters in romantic situations. This is the second of four issues containing never-before-collected stories set in the Princess Prince universe, and is a humorous and romantic romp through the countryside controlled by Brandon's bandit gang. Taniguchi's style is at its liveliest and most engaging in this series. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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By Tomoko Taniguchi. Princess Prince is both a charming fairy tale and an adventure story, and an anthology of amazing and moving fantasy tales. In this issue, Tomoko Taniguchi turns to Indian mythology for her inspiration in a romantic tale of star-crossed lovers and cross-cultural magic that will move you deeply. Like all Japanese shoujo (women's and girls comics), it's not just a fun and romantic adventure, but also a story with fully developed characters in romantic situations. This is the second of four issues containing never-before-collected stories set in the Princess Prince universe, each one featuring all-new covers, never published anywhere before and especially drawn for CPM Manga by the writer/artist! b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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By Tomoko Taniguchi. In this issue, the fan-favorite character, Emma the Angel Bird, returns in her own starring role! In this two-parter, mischievous Emma again gets involved in the love lives of the heirs to the Kingdom of Gemstone. This is the third of four issues containing never-before-collected stories set in the Princess Prince universe, each one featuring all-new covers, never published anywhere before, specially drawn for CPM Manga by Tomoko! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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By Tomoko Taniguchi. Fan-favorite character, Emma the Angel Bird, returns in her own starring role! In part 2 of a very special two-part story, the mischievous Emma once again gets involved in the love lives of the heirs to the Kingdom of Gemstone. This is the fourth of four issues containing never-before-collected stories set in the Princess Prince universe, each one featuring all-new covers, never published anywhere before, specially drawn for CPM Manga by Tomoko! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yasunori Mitsunaga. Werewolves, demons, monsters, vampires. All these ferocious creatures are afraid of the same thing: the beautiful heroine of this new Del Rey Manga series, Princess Hime - an awesome warrior who fights off the forces of evil with a chainsaw and a smile. She looks great in a tiara, has magical powers to raise the dead, and she's on a mission with the help of her undead servant and a supercute robot! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 218 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Yasunori Mitsunaga. Werewolves, demons, monsters, vampires. All these ferocious creatures are afraid of the same thing: the beautiful heroine of this new Del Rey Manga series, Princess Hime - an awesome warrior who fights off the forces of evil with a chainsaw and a smile. She looks great in a tiara, has magical powers to raise the dead, and she's on a mission with the help of her undead servant and a supercute robot! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 218 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.95.

Stories and art by Fred Perry, Ippongi Bang and others. English-language manga publisher Antarctic Press presents a tribute to the beloved anime series Project A-Ko. Featuring Ippongi Bang and her fellow artists from Japans Studio Do-Do. The first 14 pages have blank areas for collectors to get autographs and sketches from their favorite manga artists. 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.00.

Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Written by Ryoji Minagawa. Art and Cover by Kyoichi Nanatsuki. From the creators of Spriggan (Striker by Viz) comes a new tale of nano-machines, cybernetic assassins, powerful telekinetic opponents, and a secret organization dedicated to bring forth the next evolution of man! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Written by Ryoji Minagawa. Art and Cover by Kyoichi Nanatsuki. When Ryo and Hayato find out that the third ARMs kid is Takashi Tomoe, the new transfer student at their school, the mysterious Egrigori organization deploys precocious twins, Jeff and Al Bowen, to go after them. Despite their innocent appearance, Jeff and Al are as devious as they are sinister. Using their hi-tech cyborg goons, Plus and Minus, the Bowen twins plan an all-out no mercy assault on Ryo's school. To Jeff and Al, it's all fun and games, especially when someone gets hurt. The only way the ARMs kids are going to survive is by working together - but Hayato's a hot-headed lone wolf and Takashi just wants to run away and hide! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Written by Ryoji Minagawa. Art and Cover by Kyoichi Nanatsuki. Hayato Shingu must confront the horrors of his past as he, Ryo, and Takeshi return to his village, which was destroyed by Egrigori ten years ago. Subsequently, Egrigori has turned the entire village into a nanotechnology research lab used for human experimentation. But before they can find out any more, the ARMs kids have to survive a battle against The Crimson Triad, a high-tech super-agent group known for their ruthlessness and fierce bloodlust! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Written by Ryoji Minagawa. Art and Cover by Kyoichi Nanatsuki. Ryo, Hayato, and Takeshi meet Kei Kuruma, the fourth Arms. Kei turns out to be an agent of an organization called the "Bluemen," and she's out to recruit Ryo and the others to join the Bluemen's fight against Egrigori. However, the Bluemen may turn out to be as insidious and subversive an organization as Egrigori is. All the while, Ryo is losing control of his Arms... or rather his Arms are gaining control of him! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 5 - 1st Printing. Written by Ryoji Minagawa. Art and Cover by Kyoichi Nanatsuki. RThe X-Army is the latest group of super-agents that are after Ryo and the other Arms kids. Up against these agents with powers of super strength, super vision, and twisting telekinesis, it looks like the Arms kids have more than they can handle.... That is until the raging and out of control Jabberwock comes out from within Ryo. Will anybody be safe? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

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by Ryoji Minagawa High school student Ryo Takatsuki is about to have his world come crashing down. It all starts when a new transfer student threatens to kill Ryo for seemingly no reason at all. The trouble escalates as a group of black-suited thugs show up to harass Ryo, but he manages to escape thanks to his survival training. Do either of these mysterious incidents have to do with his right arm that, since an operation in kindergarten, has been able to heal at a miraculous rate? b&w, 64pg$3.25 Cover price $3.25.

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by Ryoji Minagawa Ryo discovers that Hayato, the new kid in town, is responsible for Katsumi's kidnapping. When the two start to fight, one of Hayato's arms transforms into a deformed superweapon. From out of nowhere, a third person appears armed with deadly claws. He was sent by a secret organization to come after both Hayato and Ryo. Will Ryo and Hayato team up against their common enemy or will it be a free for all? And what's going on with all these mutating arms and secret agents? b&w, 40pg$3.25 Cover price $3.25.

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By Ryoji Minagawa. A secret organization is after Ryo Takatsuki and Hayato Shingu because their arms can transform into deformed superweapons. They discover that there are two other people whose bodies do the same and decide to seek them out so that they can all team up against the secret organization that is hunting them down. 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.25.

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By Ryoji Minagawa. Ryo Takatsuki and Hayato Shingu's arms can transform into grotesquely deformed superweapons. They discover the third ARMS - and he just transferred into their high school. But Takeshi Tomoe turns out to be a sniveling kid who is prone to getting beat up by bullies -- that is, until his ARMS activate...! 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.25.

By Ryoji Minagawa. Ryo and Hayato find the third ARMs right under their noses -- he's a new transfer student at their school named Takeshi Tomoe. Unfortunately, Takeshi wants nothing to do with them. Meanwhile, two precocious twin brothers sent by Egrigori are setting up their cyborgs and explosives and are about to launch an attack on the school in order to capture the ARMs kids. 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.25.

By Ryoji Minagawa. Egrigori has sent a pair of twins in elementary school after Ryo and the other ARMs kids. But looks can be deceiving -- these twins may be young, but they have precociously devious minds. For them, it's all fun and games...especially when someone gets hurt. 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.25.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Kaiu Shirai. Art and cover by Posuka Demizu.

Emma, Norman and Ray are the brightest kids at the Grace Field House orphanage. And under the care of the woman they refer to as "Mom," all the kids have enjoyed a comfortable life. One day, though, Emma and Norman uncover the dark truth of the outside world they are forbidden from seeing. The children of the orphanage are being raised as food for monsters, and their loving caretaker is behind it all! Emma and the others plan their escape, but can they make it out before it's too late...?

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

Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings.

Written by Kaiu Shirai. Art and cover by Posuka Demizu.

Emma, Norman and Ray are the brightest kids at the Grace Field House orphanage. And under the care of the woman they refer to as "Mom," all the kids have enjoyed a comfortable life. One day, though, Emma and Norman uncover the dark truth of the outside world they are forbidden from seeing. The children of the orphanage are being raised as food for monsters, and their loving caretaker is behind it all! Emma and the others plan their escape, but can they make it out before it's too late...?

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Written by Kaiu Shirai. Art and cover by Posuka Demizu.

Behind the facade of a happy orphanage, the children of Grace Field House are secretly being raised as food for demons! Determined to save themselves and the other kids, Emma, Norman and Ray begin planning an escape. But their caretaker, "Mom" has brought in extra help to keep the orphans in line...

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings.

Written by Kaiu Shirai. Art and cover by Posuka Demizu.

Behind the facade of a happy orphanage, the children of Grace Field House are secretly being raised as food for demons! Determined to save themselves and the other kids, Emma, Norman and Ray begin planning an escape. But their caretaker, "Mom" has brought in extra help to keep the orphans in line...

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Written by Kaiu Shirai. Art and cover by Posuka Demizu.

In order to escape the orphanage where they are being raised as food for demons, Emma, Norman and Ray begin recruiting allies. But convincing the other children to believe them may not be an easy task.

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings.

Written by Kaiu Shirai. Art and cover by Posuka Demizu.

In order to escape the orphanage where they are being raised as food for demons, Emma, Norman and Ray begin recruiting allies. But convincing the other children to believe them may not be an easy task.

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Kaiu Shirai. Art and cover by Posuka Demizu.

Just as the plan to escape the orphanage is coming together, Mom viciously breaks Emma's leg and reveals that Norman's days are numbered. Emma and Ray will do anything to save their friend from being eaten by the demons, but can they outsmart their devious foe?

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings.

Written by Kaiu Shirai. Art and cover by Posuka Demizu.

Just as the plan to escape the orphanage is coming together, Mom viciously breaks Emma's leg and reveals that Norman's days are numbered. Emma and Ray will do anything to save their friend from being eaten by the demons, but can they outsmart their devious foe?

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Kaiu Shirai. Art and cover by Posuka Demizu.

As Grace Field House goes up in flames, Emma and the other children make their run for freedom. With Mom refusing to give up and an army of demons at her call, this escape from captivity won't be easy. Just what will Emma have to sacrifice to pull it off...?

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing.

Written by Kaiu Shirai. Art and cover by Posuka Demizu.

The children have successfully escaped Grace Field House, but their troubles are just beginning. Now up against a dangerous natural world and their demon pursuers, Emma and Ray struggle to lead the children to safety. Just when the situation is at its most dire, a mysterious girl suddenly appears. Is she there to help, or is it a demonic trap...?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.99.