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Case Closed Vol. 14 GN
 When a master magician commits suicide, his wife suspects foul play and pays a visit to private detective Richard Moore's office. The culprit is one of the dead magician's three assistants. Can Conan find out which one of them had something deadly up their sleeve? |
GTO TPB Vol. 16
 The disgusting depiction of fighting girls in school uniforms tearing at each other like a couple of deranged hyenas for the perverted benefit of a gaggle of salivating chauvinists is not above the tastes and talents of the GTO production team. Our next scintillating volume features just that as the vehemence between Urumi and Miyabi ignites into full blown warfare... but first Onizuka tries to help Mayu shake the Tryptophan monkey off his back and the triumphant return of Tomoko back from the lofty heights of stardom. |
Emma Vol. 2
 Written and illustrated by Kaoru Mori CMX. London's elite society places great importance on class differences, but William Jones does not. He regards Emma as a beautiful, charming young woman, not merely a servant. After their first real date, things seem to be going in a positive direction for them. But the leisurely pace of the growing relationship between Emma and William ends when tragedy strikes at home, forcing Emma to leave the house she shared with Mrs. Stownar. Meanwhile, when the rest of William's brothers and sisters show up, they discover their brother's budding relationship and try to bring it to a screeching halt. Advance-solicited; on sale December 13 5' x 7.375' ? 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US ? TEEN+" |
Moon Child Vol. 5
 Written and illustrated by Reiko Shimizu CMX. Jimmy can save the Earth by quickly maturing into his female form and loving a mer-man. But his brother Teruto made other plans. With a witch's help, he possessed the rich and powerful Gil Owen. Now his new pawn is wreaking havoc in New York. Will Teruto hasen the destruction foretold in the mer-people's prophecies? Advance-solicited; on sale December 20 5' x 7.375' ? 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US ? TEEN" |
Tenjho Tenge Vol. 11
 Written and illustrated by Oh! great CMX. The battle between Soichiro and Mazata on sacred Enmi ground reaches its stunning conclusion! Though Mazata has jettisoned his mechanical arms, he still possesses the even deadlier Dragon Claws. But when the Black Dragon within Soichiro comes out to play, things get ugly! Advance-solicited; on sale December 20 5' x 7.375' ? 208 pg, B&W, $9.99 US ? TEEN+" |
Oyayubihime Infinity Vol. 3
 Written and illustrated by Toru Fujieda CMX. Things just keep getting more and more confusing for the kids with the butterfly-shaped birthmarks on their thumbs. After Kanoko and Mike touched their thumbs together, Kanoko was left reeling from the past life vision that was revealed to her. Is she really the reincarnation of the tragic Agemaki? And if so, who is her destined lover? It might be Tsuchiya, but he's convinced that he and Maya are fated to be together. Newcomer Arata is convinced that it is his path that is joined to Kanoko's. None of this sits well with Tsubame, who started all of this reincarnation talk in the first place and won't give up Kanoko without a fight! |
Pieces Of A Spiral Vol. 6
 Written and illustrated by Kaimu Tachibana CMX. The tangled web of the past must be sorted out before the unfinished battles of the last world overwhelm the present? Mayuko was reincarnated in this world to keep her promise to Bishu. She seems to be a valuable new ally for Bishu's heirs, Sakuya and Wakyo. But can this sorceress's real intentions be divined? |
Seimaden Vol. 7
 Written and illustrated by You Higuri CMX. When the demons step up their attacks, a desperate Roddrick enters a pact with Zadei to destroy the invaders, which his co-conspirator does with his typical zeal. Down in the underworld, Karon - ruler of the demons - tends to Hilda, whose near-fatal wounds he has miraculously healed. But Hilda is only a stepping-stone for the Lord of Hades, who is on his way to conquering Laures! Advance-solicited; on sale December 27 5' x 7.375' ? 180 pg, B&W, $9.99 US ? TEEN" |
Beauty Pop Vol. 2 TPB
 Kiri's identity as the mysterious 'X' who does makeovers behind the scenes is now public knowledge as she competes against hairstylist Narumi in a one-on-one Scissors Project challenge. The hairstylist who loses will receive a haircut by the winner and must endure whatever that haircut might be! |
Cipher Vol. 6
 Written and illustrated by Minako Narita CMX. Siva tells the story of his life growing up with Cipher, and finally reveals the reason why the twins share a single identity! A death in the family leads to independence for the twins, but the pressure of their careers results in dangerous behavior for Cipher. And later, shocking events in the present propel the twins to finally embark on separate life paths." |
Densha Otoko Vol. 2
 Written by Hitori Nakano Illustrated by Wataru Watanabe CMX. The big day has come! 'Train' is out on his date with 'Hermess'! But now what? What does he say? What does he do? He's on his own and doesn't have his online support group to guide him through the event. Then 'Train' has even more reason to fret when 'Hermess' wants him to meet a friend of hers. Is the shy young man about to be 'outed' as an 'otaku'? Advance-solicited; on sale January 10 ? 5' x 7.375' " |
From Eroica With Love Vol. 8
 Written and illustrated by Yasuko Aoike CMX. The Major is delivering a secret document to NATO when his flight is hijacked. The plane also carries a famous painting that Eroica desires. Not even a hijacking can deter the world's most flamboyant art thief, but there's more to these terrorists than meets the eye. And Klaus may have to face his worst nightmare: joining forces (again!) with Eroica to stop the terrorists! " |
Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne Vol. 7
 Written and illustrated by Arina Tanemura CMX. It all comes down to this - the final volume! In the breathtaking finale, Maron goes to Heaven and meets God. She learns of the Devil, the Fall and finally has the fate of the world placed on her shoulders. Can our beloved Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne handle this immense responsibility? She's spent years preparing herself for her final struggle against Satan and his minions?can she succeed against such incredible odds? Advance-solicited; on sale January 24 ? 5' x 7.375'" |
Kikaider Code 02 Vol. 6
 Written by Shotaro Ishinomori Illustrated by MEIMU CMX. In this gripping final volume Saburo returns to battle Jiro! Mitsuko returns to her old family home where she is attacked by the conjoined SHADOW robots named Zadam. Zadam controls a huge weapon called the 'Armageddon God,' whose purpose is to destroy all human life. But the machine is incomplete and Hinano appears to be the missing piece. Advance-solicited; on sale January 17 ? 5' x 7.375'" |
Penguin Revolution Vol. 2
 Written and illustrated by Sakura Tsukuba CMX. Ryo's making his big debut on stage - in the lead role! Yukari is doing her best to support him, but she's been pretty busy trying to pull off her own performance as a guy. Her 'role' might not be as convincing as she had hoped, but Ryo seems to be bringing down the house. In fact, the lines between acting and real life might be getting a little blurry." |
Recipe For Gertrude Vol. 3
 Written and illustrated by Nari Kusakawa CMX. Sahara stands alone and faces her brother - who is possessed by Gertrude's creator! An injured Gertrude can't help, so he recruits an old nemesis to come to his friend's aid. Is the patchwork demon willing to pay the price of this bargain? 'The Recipe' is within reach and they are about to find out just how Gertrude came to be and how he got his name! " |
Vs (versus) Vol. 4
 Written and illustrated by Keiko Yamada CMX. Reiji prepares for the big concert in New York and an anticipated reunion with his sister. Bartholomew, conductor for the New York Philharmonic, has taken a liking to Reiji and wants him to join the orchestra when they tour Europe. But when the young violinist learns that his would-be mentor played a key role in Hane's past troubles, things get ugly!" |
Four Constables TPB Vol. 1
 Four of China's supremely skilled assassin/detectives serve only their Master Zhuge Zhen-Wo -- The Little Flower, who in turn is head bodyguard and advisor for China's all-powerful Emperor. The four constables include: "Emotionless" -- Yayu Sheng is a master of weapons and devices, "Iron Hands" -- Yuxia Tie possesses incredible chi and can stop the sharpest blades with his bare hands, "Life Snatcher" -- Lieshan Cui is highly skilled in light-foot granting him undaunted legwork and kicks, and "Cold Blooded" -- Lingqi Len who was raised by wolves and has since learned to convert his pain into strength enabling him to defeat opponents much stronger than himself. These Imperial Constables act as protectors. With their venerable skill as kung fu practitioners and meticulous sleuths, they root out potential usurpers and discern the cause of many strange occurences during the Sung Dynasty! |
One Piece Vol. 13 TPB
 by Eiichiro Oda No sooner have Luffy and crew escaped the bounty hunters of Whisky Peak than they become the target of a sinister criminal outfit known as Baroque Works. But the Straw Hat Pirates have bigger worries, now that they've agreed to protect a very important person in return for untold riches. Rating: T" |
Case Closed Vol. 15 GN
 by Gosho Aoyama During a school field trip, Conan and Rachel end up in a mountain cabin with several members of the teaching staff. Conan gets a surprise when he answers the doorbell and a frozen teacher's corpse falls into the house! Also, a strange letter is written on the teacher's hand, which sends another of the educators running to his room. Shortly after, he's found dead too! Rating: T+" |
Battle Angel Alita: Last Order TPB Vol. 3 - Angel Eternal
 A sophisticated science fiction tale chock-full of action, black humor, and philosophical, historical, and cultural references! Alita arrives on space station Ketheres to rescue her friend Lou's brain, which has been stolen and plugged into a vast array powering an A.I. known as "Melchizedek"! Before Alita can get over her culture shock, she gets embroiled in the vicious squabbles of a league of planets who have harnessed the secret of immortality itself! |
Fushigi Yugi TPB Vol. 2: Oracle (2nd Ed.)
 Miaka Yuki is exhausted by her adventures in the book The Universe of the Four Gods. The only one who can send her back to the real world of junior high school grades and normal girl stuff is the mysterious and anceint Oracle of Sazaku, Tai Yi-Jun. |
Yu-Gi-Oh TPB Vol. 4
 Kaiba's back - and this time it's personal! When Yugi beat his classmate at a collectible card game, he didn't realize that Kaiba was Japan's #1 gamer, the impossibly rich heir to the Kaiba Corporation, and a madman who would stop at nothing to get revenge! Now, a simple sleepover turns into a struggle of survival as Yugi, Jonouchi, Honda and Anzu must survive Kaiba's "Death-T" - a theme park of death designed just to send Yugi to an early grave! With the life of Yugi's grandfather on the line, they must face lasers, guillotines and chainsaw-wielding maniacs! Can Yugi's gaming powers save him now? |
Devil Does Exist Vol. 9
 Written and illustrated by Mitsuba Takanashi CMX. Kayano's mom busts the kids on their overnight trip, forcing their relationship into the open. Surprisingly, her mom and his dad seem to be supportive - and on top of that, there's happy news of a new family arrival. But Takeru's mother returns, wanting to rekindle her relationship with her estranged son. And that may require Takeru to go someplace far away"without Kayano. What will he do? Advance-solicited; on sale February 21 ? 5' x 7.375' 176 pg, B&W, $9.99 US ? TEEN" |
Gals Vol. 9
 Written and illustrated by Mihona Fujii CMX. Ran's father and teacher unite to trick her into taking the police entrance exam! Phase one of their master plan is successfully completed when they get a photo of Ran looking exactly like (gasp!) a prim and proper Japanese girl. But you can bet the rest of their conspiracy won't be so easy. Advance-solicited; on sale February 21 ? 5' x 7.375' 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US ? TEEN" |
Empty Empire Vol. 3
 Written and illustrated by Naoe Kita CMX. The New Emperor Idem story continues! Kirii and Kiara, the two winged fairies, are anything but sweet and innocent. Are they really interested in leading Rose through the tomb and towards Idea's 'inheritance' or are they part of some nefarious plan to do him harm? Advance-solicited; on sale February 28 ? 5' x 7.375' 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US ? TEEN" |