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  • Issue #3
    Princess Prince (2000) 3
    Published Jan 2001 by CPM.

    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.

  • Issue #4
    Princess Prince (2000) 4
    Published Feb 2001 by CPM.

    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.

  • Issue #5
    Princess Prince (2000) 5
    Published Mar 2001 by CPM.

    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.

  • Issue #6
    Princess Prince (2000) 6
    Published Apr 2001 by CPM.

    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.

  • Issue #7
    Princess Prince (2000) 7
    Published May 2001 by CPM.

    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.

  • Issue #8
    Princess Prince (2000) 8
    Published Jun 2001 by CPM.

    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.

  • Issue #9
    Princess Prince (2000) 9
    Published Jul 2001 by CPM.

    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.

  • Issue #10
    Princess Prince (2000) 10
    Published Aug 2001 by CPM.

    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.

  • Issue #11
    Princess Prince (2000) 11
    Published Sep 2001 by CPM.

    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.

  • Issue #12
    Princess Prince (2000) 12
    Published Oct 2001 by CPM.

    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.

  • Issue #13
    Princess Prince (2000) 13
    Published Nov 2001 by CPM.

    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.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Princess Resurrection GN (2006) 1-1ST

    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.

  • Issue #1
    Professional Golgo 13 (1991) 1
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    Professional Golgo 13 (1991) 3
  • Issue #1
    Project A-Ko (1994 1st Series) 1
  • Issue #2
    Project A-Ko (1994 1st Series) 2
  • Issue #3
    Project A-Ko (1994 1st Series) 3
  • Issue #4
    Project A-Ko (1994 1st Series) 4
  • Issue #1
    Project Arms Part 1 (2002) 1
    Published Sep 2002 by Viz.

    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.

  • Issue #2
    Project Arms Part 1 (2002) 2
    Published Oct 2002 by Viz.

    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.

  • Issue #3
    Project Arms Part 1 (2002) 3
    Published Nov 2002 by Viz.

    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.

  • Issue #4
    Project Arms Part 1 (2002) 4
    Published Dec 2002 by Viz.

    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.

  • Issue #5
    Project Arms Part 1 (2002) 5
    Published Jan 2003 by Viz.

    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.

  • Issue #6
    Project Arms Part 1 (2002) 6
    Published Feb 2003 by Viz.

    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.

  • Issue #1
    Promise (1994) 1
    Published 1994 by Viz.
  • Issue #1-REP
    Promised Neverland GN (2017-2021 Viz) 1-REP


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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.

  • Issue #19-1ST
    Promised Neverland GN (2017-2021 Viz) 19-1ST


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    Volume 19 - 1st printing.

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

    With the queen now dead, chaos envelops the demon world. Emma and her friends head back to Grace Field House in order to rescue the other children from Peter Ratri-- but can they make it in time? The final battle for the children's future begins!

    Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 216 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #20-1ST
    Promised Neverland GN (2017-2021 Viz) 20-1ST


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    Volume 20 - 1st printing.

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

    Find out what becomes of Emma, Ray, Norman and the other children in the final volume of The Promised Neverland.

    Life at Grace Field House had been good for Emma and her fellow orphans. While the daily studying and exams they had to take were tough, their loving caretaker provided them with delicious food and plenty of playtime. But when they discover the horrifying truth about why they are being kept at the orphanage, their lives change forever…

    Back at Grace Field House, Emma faces Peter with the future of the demon world hanging in the balance. Meanwhile, something unexpected is happening in the demon capital. Can the children finally escape to the human world? And what fate awaits Emma at the end of her long journey?

    Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Prophecy TPB (2023 Vertical) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Collects Prophecy GN (2014-2015 Vertical) Vol. 1-3. Story and art by Tetsuya Tsutsui. Translated by Kumar Sivasubramanian. The mind twisting thriller series that was adapted into a life action film, is now in a new complete omnibus format! A newspaper-masked vigilante who broadcasts his acts of vengeance before committing them. A newly-formed police division tackling the new frontier of internet-based crime. As the sun rises on the Era of Information, can a group of people who found themselves at the bottom of the food chain rattle society through the web and avenge a fallen friend? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 650 pages, B&W. Rated 16+ Cover price $29.95.

  • Issue #4
    Protoculture Addicts (1988) 4
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    Protoculture Addicts (1988) 6
  • Issue #7
    Protoculture Addicts (1988) 7
  • Issue #9
    Protoculture Addicts (1988) 9
  • Issue #11
    Protoculture Addicts (1988) 11
  • Issue #13
    Protoculture Addicts (1988) 13

    The Anime & Manga Fan Magazine is now covering all major Japanese animation from one issue to the other. The new bi-monthly format and the complete re-design of the interior and cover page will only confirm that Protoculture Addicts has become one of the best Japanese Animation Magazines on the market. Featured in this issue: Masamune Shiro's Appleseed & Haruhiko Mikimoto's GunBuster Volume 2. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #14
    Protoculture Addicts (1988) 14

    This issue features an exclusive look at the now famous series Bubblegum Crisis, created by Sonoda Ken-Ichi. Also included is special coverage of the incoming Ultraman Great series in English. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #16
    Protoculture Addicts (1988) 16

    Highlights include a Record of Lodoss War synopsis and design section, as well as optional RPG Mekton rules about Aura Battler Dunbine. New rules for Magic are also proposed for Mekton. Plus: an interview with Ben Dunn. Cover price $3.50.

  • Issue #22
    Protoculture Addicts (1988) 22

    The ever popular Anime and Manga magazine. Everything a fan needs to know, including articles on some of the most popular series, reviews, news and other goodies. This issue: Kimagure Orange Road, Giant Robo, Aladdin Animations, and Anime music reviews. Cover price $3.95.

  • Issue #25
    Protoculture Addicts (1988) 25

    Ranma 1/2 Movie 2 Cover price $4.95.

  • Issue #26
    Protoculture Addicts (1988) 26

    This issue spotlights Porco Rosso, the latest animation by the anime master Hayao Miyazaki. Plus: Video Girl AI, Weathering Continent, how to access new sources of anime & music, and a color poster. Cover price $4.95.

  • Issue #28
    Protoculture Addicts (1988) 28

    Oh My Goddess Cover price $4.95.

  • Issue #29
    Protoculture Addicts (1988) 29

    Record of Lodoss War Cover price $4.95.

  • Issue #30
    Protoculture Addicts (1988) 30
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    Protoculture Addicts (1988) 31
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    Protoculture Addicts (1988) 32
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    Protoculture Addicts (1988) 33
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    Protoculture Addicts (1988) 34
  • Issue #38
    Protoculture Addicts (1988) 38
  • Issue #40
    Protoculture Addicts (1988) 40
  • Issue #41
    Protoculture Addicts (1988) 41