Boy Princess GN (2006-2007 NETCOMICS) comic books

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Seyoung Kim. Translated by Jeanne. Boy Princess is a pulse-quickening tale of swords and sorcery, far-away kingdoms, and the fairest princess in all the land... with a twist. When a prince's soon-to-be-bride elopes two days before their wedding, her desperate family dresses up their youngest son and sends him to get married in her place. With his pretty blue eyes, cascading blond hair, and strategically placed apples, nobody bats an eye at the pretty pubescent standing before them. But how long can he keep up the charade? Despite odds against them, the two princes share adventures and intimacies in this mesmeric offbeat romance. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Seyoung Kim. Translated by Jeanne. The young Prince Nicole and his offbeat romance with Prince Jed continues! Little by little, Nicole has managed to get closer to Jed. But now his sister, Princess Elena, has come back to take his place. Soon Nicole will have to bid his prince farewell. Nicole and Jed are apart, but their strange feelings continue to grow. In the meantime, Jed's half brother Derrick lays out evil plots as he struggles for sovereign power... The adorable romance continues to unfold in volume 2 of this exciting tale! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 164 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Seyoung Kim. Translated by Jeanne. A bewildered Nicole aches to discern his feelings for Prince Jed, risky as they may be, and feels compelled to be close to him once more. He wanders lost in the forest and abandoned by his horse, until he practically stumbles upon Jed. But his surprise and delight are quickly surpassed by the dismay at Jed's cold reaction and an attempt to kidnap him. Nicole can't believe the object of his affection would do this to him and his illusions quickly begin to unravel. Perhaps they never had the spark that fuels his conflicting feelings after all? Jed tries to calm him to prevent a scene, but Nicole wants something, a promise, anything. Suspicious eyes and ears loom everywhere, especially with jealous Princess Reiny always on her brother's heals, waiting to influence his next move. Jed feels the pressures of his position in his kingdom coming down hard, but he stands firm, until Princess Elena arrives, announcing her pregnancy and begging to keep and mother the child. Is this the heir to the throne or the result of an illicit affair that can ruin Jed? Will Jed's mischief topple his kingdom before the next heir is even born? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Seyoung Kim. Translated by Jeanne. Despite his tender, pleading cries, Nicole returns to his kingdom without a promise or even a sign of confidence from Jed. Now he's burning with a new ambition: to become a great man like Jed, and to be his equal. Nicole goes over to Jed's kingdom to change places with Elena. That's when his determination is put to the test, and when Elena returns home, Nicole stays behind with Jed. Nicole's feelings surface once more and he knows only that he's missed Jed deeply in their time apart, so he happily accepts the role of a stand-in on behalf of his sister and their kingdom. But can he stand being around Jed with such uncertainty bubbling inside of him and with Jed only fueling his perplexity by his vacillating attention? Meanwhile, Prince Derek and his mother conspire against Jed with dark and vicious political intrigues. As Derek reveals his malicious manners, we learn that the apothecary Shahi isn't just Derek's lover, as we had previously thought. But then who is he and what role does he play in the offbeat romance of the two princes? Find out as the surprises of Volume 4 of Boy Princess unfurl! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 172 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Seyoung Kim. Translated by Jeanne. Desperate to save Nicole from the deadly political intrigues of his kingdom, Jed snatches him away onto a dangerous journey to visit the village of the mysterious apothecary. However, traveling in close proximity to Nicole holds even more perils for Jed. He desires to end their marriage and discourage Nicole's feelings for the sake of the boy's life, but he can't control his affections in the night. And poor Nicole torments himself over the question of what Jed's true feelings might be. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 164 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Seyoung Kim. Translated by Jeanne. Prince Jed learns the true nature of the apothecary's mysterious tribe, their role in the true history of his parents, his mother's great sacrifice to save them, and the rise of his murderous half-brother, the Crown Prince. Little does Jed realize that the village has dark political designs of its own, and they somehow involve Nicole - leaving Jed increasingly desperate to end the marriage. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Seyoung Kim. Translated by Jeanne. Jed finally comes to terms with his love for Nicole, but at the terrible price of complete vulnerability to the political machinations of Prince Derek. Believing Nicole is pregnant, Derek and his mother conspire to poison the young "princess." However, Jed plans intrigue with the Apothecary's tribe on a contingency to thwart them. Little do they all know that the Apothecary Shahi has his own designs on the fate of all. Prince Glewhin and Prince June travel to a meeting of their Alliance only to discover more political intrigue that threatens Glewhin's marriage with Princess Reiny, as well as the fragile peace that governs both their lands. Conspiracies abound, but only one may succeed. And treachery may be the determining factor. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Seyoung Kim. Translated by Jeanne. Prince Jed lies imprisoned on charges of treason. Meanwhile, even as he languishes in prison, Jed commands the loyalty of the army and his soldiers offer him a dreadful choice. Fight the false charges of treason in a trial he's doomed to lose... or overthrow the king and make the treason charges into a reality. The old king observes all the political games with a calculating eye. Soon, he'll make his move and eliminate the game of all its players. And once again, Nicole lies at the center of the plans. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Seyoung Kim. Translated by Jeanne. Desperate to save Nicole from the Crown Prince, Jed rallies his loyal soldiers and throws the nation into civil war. He knows it's a trap, but Nicole's fate and that of his nation rests on his shoulders and he resolves to bear the brunt of Derek's treasonous forces. But when Jed's life hangs by a thread, Nicole must finally prove himself to be the man he's always doubted within. Having forgotten his humanity, the old king watches the struggle from afar, scheming to cause the death of both of his sons. Only the distant past contains the key to his heart. Love must conquer or all will fall into blood and chaos. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $9.99.