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Rebound Vol. 13 GN (Of 18) #13
 by Yuriko Nishiyama When a mysterious girl named Risa shows up at Three Slam Scratch ends up having to play a basketball 'rope match' to keep her brother from dragging her back to Akihabara. What's a basketball 'rope match'? Well it's when members of the opposing teams are bound to each other with a rope as they play the game. Fun stuff. But when it's all over Sawamura returns home to a startling and eventually violent reunion with none other than his old acquaintance Joker. |
Surviving Grady
 by Tim McCarney & Tom Deady Surviving Grady 'A Journal of Unhealthy Red Sox Obsession During the Greatest Season Ever' puts you inside the heads of two obsessive Red Sox fans as they laugh cry fantasize about a Carl Yastrzemski robot and drink their way through the greatest baseball season ever. From opening day to the World Series Surviving Grady is a raucous off-the-wall recounting of the Red Sox' drive toward baseball immortality from the slightly askew perspective of writers Tim McCarney (Sky Ape) and Tom Deady. It's like having the entire 2004 season in convenient book format! |
Prince Of Tennis Vol. 9 GN
 by Takeshi Konomi The much-anticipated match between Seishun Academy 's Ryoma Echizen and St. Rudolph's Yuta is underway and neither of them is giving in to each other's intimidation techniques. Upon orders from Hajime St. Rudolph's cunning team manager Yuta must aim for Ryoma's left eye which was accidentally injured during his previous match. Battling all odds to secure his team's victory-as well as his own on-court safety-can Ryoma formulate a strategy to tame Yuta's killer twist spin shot? And is Yuta really that evil? Rating: A |
Whistle Vol. 7 TPB
 by Daisuke Higuchi Though the season is still young Shô has already learned the value of teamwork. He understands that an outstanding singular effort isn't always enough to ensure a winning record.The rest of Josui's squad however is still grappling with the whole team unity concept. This flaw becomes amplified during a match against Iwa Tech an opponent that takes pride in its impenetrable line of defense. It'll take the efforts of more than one or two players to get close to Tech's goal. It's time that Shô and his crew finally put their individual differences aside to form a unified team. Rating: A |
Prince Of Tennis Vol. 10 GN
 by Takeshi Konomi In preparation for the City Tournament Seishun Academy's team captain Kunimitsu Tezuka decides to hold intra-squad games. Ryoma is pitted against Shusuke and Ryoma wastes no time in putting on the pressure against his teammate. But with his tenacious strategy known as 'Higuma Otoshi' Shusuke's got a few tricks of his own.... Rating: A |
Whistle Vol. 8 TPB
 by Daisuke Higuchi Sho finds out a secret about Tatsuya's family that not even he knows! Soon the conflict of interest turns into a conflict on the field. Matching the stormy moods on the team the weather takes a turn for the worse and Josui's players must overcome muddy fields and bad attitudes if they hoope to achieve victory in the most important game of the district tournament! Rating: A |
Prince Of Tennis Vol. 11 GN
 by Takeshi Konomi Practice games soar to a new level as the Seishun Academy intra-squad games get underway. Meanwhile the semifinal match between Fudomine and Yamabuki at the City Tournament is put on ice when word reaches Kippei that his teammates were involved in a car accident. But the real fun begins when Seishun's Momo steps onto the court to play Yamabuki's Kiyosumi Sengoku. Momo sure wasn't prepared to face a player who uses a racket with an unusually low string tension...! Rating: A |
Whistle Vol. 9 TPB
 by Daisuke Higuchi Shô and Tatsuya manage to overcome their quarrel concerning Tatsuya and his relationship to his father but they're still right in the middle of the game against tenacious Rakuyô. Josui manages to tie it up but will they be able to squeak out a victory in the PK shootout?! Rating: A |
Prince Of Tennis Vol. 12 GN
 by Takeshi Konomi The next round of games are underway and Seishun's Takeshi Momoshiro encounters Kiyosumi in the No. 3 Singles. Takeshi's in for a hard day's work as Kiyosumi proves to be an intimidating opponent from the moment he launches his 'Kohou' which is a type of serve. Meanwhile the Prince of Tennis Ryoma Echizen faces Yamabuki's Jin in the No. 2 Singles. Discover the 'reason' why Jin can't possibly lose... Rating: A |
Whistle Vol. 10 TPB
 by Daisuke Higuchi Josui makes it to the district finals! When Shô and the others go to scout out their future opponent the virtually unknown Hiba they meet team captain Shiina Tsubasa. An informal game breaks out and the key players get to test out each other's mettle. Hiba's defense is strong - stronger than anything Josui's faced before. Does Josui have what it takes to becomedistrict champs? Rating: A |
Prince Of Tennis Vol. 13 GN
 by Takeshi Konomi Seishun Academy is in the finals of the District Preliminaries and the only thing standing in their way is mean violent and ill-tempered Jin Akutsu of Yamabuki Junior High! Ryoma desperately needs to toughen up mentally as Jin has figured out a way to punish him with his powerful shots. Meanwhile Seishun holds more intra-squad games and this time someone loses his spot on the starting team! Rating: A |
Whistle Vol. 11 TPB
 by Daisuke Higuchi It's the district finals and Josui's up against fierce competitor Hiba Middle School. Hiba's perfectly orchestrated teamwork led by ace starter Tsubasahiki Shina is taking its toll on Josui. Will Shô and team have to resort to desperate tactics to pull off a win? And as the game progresses a surprising fact about Shô's past comes to light. Rating: A |
Prince Of Tennis Vol. 14 GN
 by Takeshi Konomi As more intra-squad games are played to determine the starting line-up fellow Seishun Academy players Kunimitsu Tezuka and Sadaharu Inui duke it out for a slot. But the disparity in their skills becomes evident when everyone realizes that Kunimitsu has not budged since he delivered his serve. Meanwhile Coach Banda of Yamabuki Junior High offers team captain Kunimitsu a chance to play overseas as an exchange student. Rating: A |
Whistle Vol. 12 TPB
 by Daisuke Higuchi Shô Tatsuya and Daichi have been invited to try out for an all-star team that will compete on an international level. New rivals and old gather to vie for spots on the select team but for Shô it's gut-check time when he realizes that his technical skills are on the bottom end of the curve. Will he be able to make the cut? Rating: A |
Air Gear Vol. 1 GN
 The beginning of a highly anticipated new Del Rey Manga series about a hot new trend in extreme skating. From the creator of Tenijho Tenge and the basis for a new Japanese TV anime. |
Prince Of Tennis Vol. 15 GN
 by Takeshi Konomi At the Kanto Tournament, Hyotei Academy's Gakuto and Yushi's brilliant play drives Seishun's Momo and Eiji to assume the Australian formation, a technique they masterfully pulled off in a previous match. Meanwhile, the Seishun team of Kaoru and Sadaharu walk a landmine filled with 'scud serves' and accurate, aggressive doubles play. But just when things look bleak, Sadaharu unleashes his well-planned counterattack? Rating: A" |
Whistle Vol. 13 TP
 by Daisuke Higuchi In a practice game, Coach Saionji has the players take positions they aren't used to, and Shô comes to the painful realization that trying hard may not be enough. He must change his whole approach! Soon Shô is face-to-face with Takashi, his tough new rival for the position of forward. If Shô can't overcome his rival's domineering attitude, there's no place for him on the all-star team! Rating: A" |
Zombie Powder Vol. 1 TP
 by Tite Kubo Elwood was a knife-thrower caught in a life of crime until he met Gamma Akutabi, class 'S' criminal, a man with a 6-foot chainsaw and a metal hand. Soon, Elwood is caught up in Gamma's quest for the most precious objects in the world, the Rings that might give new life to Elwood's sister"or make Gamma even harder to kill than he is already. Rating: T+" |
Prince Of Tennis Vol. 16 GN
 by Takeshi Konomi Takashi 'Taka' Momoshiro battles the mysterious Kabaji of Hyotei Academy. Taka unleashes a brutal two-handed 'Hadokyu' (wave surge shot), which Kabaji dishes right back. Unbeknownst to Taka, Kabaji's special talent is being able to mimic shots with accuracy and ease. Meanwhile, Sadaharu's honesty and keen eye for detail doesn't save the day for Seishun when he volunteers that his winning smash was actually out. Rating: A" |
Whistle Vol. 14 TPB
 by Daisuke Higuchi Shô makes some headway in his quest for a new technique that will set him apart from his rival, Takashi, as forward. Then, some of the players are shocked and confused when Coach Obanazawa removes them from the game after they've made some fantastic moves. What is going to happen in this crucial game that will determine who makes it to the elite team? Rating: A" |
Rebound Vol. 16 GN (of 18)
 The Winter Cup is about to start in Tokyo and Tomomi has to be ready for the competition. She is so excited to see Nate again that focusing on the game is becoming increasingly difficult. Will Nates moves on and off the court be enough to move Tomomi in his direction? Seems like Nate may be facing some double dribble action for the big game! Key Selling Points: ? The continuation of the hit sports manga, Harlem Beat ? Harlem Beat was a winner of the Yalsa Award! Blurbs: ? 'Nishiyama's depiction of basketball as a frenzied, sweat-soaked adrenaline fest where nearly every player has some sort of secret move is both exciting and a little humorous. Rampant use of speed lines combined with instances of epic, sometimes theatrical, one-on-one confrontations really give the impression that battery acid is pumping through everyone's veins and ensures that you'll never put this manga down out of boredom.' - Matt Lopez, Animerica" |
Zombie Powder Vol. 2 TPB
 by Tite Kubo A knife-thrower. A sharp-shooter. A martial artist with a metal hand. And now"a journalist?! Meet the newest member of Gamma Akutabi's gang, the pneumatic muckraker Wolfina, as deadly with a camera as her friends are with a gun. Their goal is to find the Rings of the Dead? but only Wolfina knows the Rings' true twisted nature firsthand, having seen them turn her brother into a mindless husk. Rating: T+" |
Prince Of Tennis Vol. 17 GN
 by Takeshi Konomi It's Seishun's laid-back master versus Yamabuki's crazy ace! Shusuke and Jin's match continues, and it looks like it won't be the easy win Seishun expected. Jin uses his skills as a loose cannon to volley unpredictable shots, bringing the game to a tie. Jin's aggressive play dominates the court until Shusuke unleashes the third of his triple counter shots. But will the Haku Gei (White Whale) be enough to save the day? Rating: T" |
Whistle Vol. 15 TPB
 by Daisuke Higuchi Shô uses a newfound technique in the match that will determine the roster for the special select team. Will this new technique, along with his famous drive and spirit, be enough to win the match? Uncertainty iies ahead for Shô when what should be a blessing turns out to be a great hardship. Rating: A" |
Air Gear Vol. 3 GN
 by Oh! great The third book in the Del Rey Manga series about a hot new trend in extreme skating. From the creator of Tenjho Tenge, and the basis for a new Japanese TV anime." |
Prince Of Tennis Vol 18 GN
 by Takeshi Konomi Seishun's chance at the Nationals all comes down to Kunimitsu. Will he have to forfeit to save his injured arm, or will he play to the end and end his career? Rating: A" |