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Slam Dunk GN Vol. 01
 by Takehiko Inoue Sakuragi Hanamichi's got no game with girls - none at all! It doesn't help that he's known for throwing down at a moment's notice and always coming out on top. A hopeless bruiser, he's been rejected by 50 girls in a row! All that changes when he meets the girl of his dreams, Haruko, and she's actually not afraid of him! When she introduces him to the game of basketball, his life is changed forever! Rating: T" |
Whistle TPB Vol. 20
 by Daisuke Higuchi Fresh from their victory in Korea, the Tokyo Select Team enter the Japan Toresen - the national youth team tournament. Their first game is against the powerful Kantô Select. And their leader is a figure from Shô's past - Toshiki Sugama. Even if they make it past this rival, another team is waiting in the wings with a new batch of surprises! Rating: A" |
Lucha Libre #6
 Professor Furia, that vile, stinky, disgusting excuse for a human has forced us to publish a 10-page Furia story. Prepare to have your eyeballs violated! We also discover Poquito Furiosio's younger days as a dancing disco king. And the Luchadores Five find themselves in the midst of a battle between the Surf Crew and Surf Creatures! story JERRY FRISSEN art BILL, TANQUERELLE, FABIEN M, GOBI & WITKO cover WITKO |
My Heavenly Hockey Club GN Vol. 06
 by Ai Morinaga Hana Suzuki loves only two things in life: eating and sleeping. So when her handsome classmate Izumi Oda talks her into joining the school hockey club, how is she going to survive getting up early, working hard, and playing well with others? True, the Grand Hockey Club is full of boys - super-cute boys at that - so maybe it won't be so bad after all! |
Real GN Vol. 02
 by Takehiko Inoue Meet Kiyohiko Togawa, a hard-edged, no nonsense wheelchair basketball athlete with a Spartan work ethic and a keen sense of competition. Long before he ever picked up a ball, Kiyohiko was just a skinny little kid in middle school barely beginning to discover his potential to become a track star... until a vicious bout with cancer cut off his track career far too soon. Critically acclaimed, award-winning manga artist Takehiko Inoue doesn't pull any punches in this stunning portrayal of three young men struggling with serious life issues. Masterfully combining rich character development with beautifully detailed line art, Inoue, the creator of the mega-hit masterpieces Slam Dunk and Vagabond lifts the manga medium to a completely new level of storytelling. Rating: T+ |
Prince Of Tennis GN Vol. 28
 by Takeshi Konomi After Tokyo is chosen as the site for the upcoming Nationals, Hyotei gets a shot at redemption by being given an invitational berth in the tournament. Meanwhile, a prodigy from Kansai is making his way toward Tokyo. Packing serious power--and a temper to match--in his small frame, this wild 7th-grader has talent and skill that could rival even Ryoma's. |
Bumper Book Of Roy Of The Rovers HC
 by Various England's greatest footballer shoots his rocket! Roy Race, Britain's most famous fantasy footballer, is back with a celebration of the wonderful heyday of British annuals. Collecting together, for the first time ever, 20 years worth of the best material from the golden age of British annuals. Featuring classic comic strips, vintage football features and thrilling short stories all taken from Roy of the Rovers annuals of the 1950s, 60s and 70s!" |
Girl Got Game Vol. 8 GN (Of 10)
 The perfect combination for love: magic mushrooms and steamy hot springs! Imai decides that the basketball team should go on a mushroom gathering trip to the hot springs. During the trip Kensuke tells an annoyed Chiharu that he's asked Kyo to go steady with him. To spice things up Kyo and Chiharu mistakenly eat some mushrooms which make them behave in rather uncharacteristic ways"like confessing their love for each other! Is it love brewing? |
Girl Got Game GN Vol. 7
| by Shizuru Seino They're back at it! Now that everyone has recovered from Kensuke's foul play Chiharu and Kyo are teaming up and living together again...and things couldn't be any worse. Chiharu tells Kyo what he really thinks of her--and she decides that she must re-introduce him to her feminine side! |
Headlocked Tryout #2 (of 3)
 by Mike Kingston & Randy Valiente The tryout continues! Does Hartmann have what it takes to get into Leo London's wrestling school or will the experience leave him broken both in spirit and body? With a cover by Ron Wilson (The Thing)! |
Air Gear GN Vol. 10
 by Oh!Great Life is never dull for Itsuki Minami, but it becomes dangerous when he leads his school to victory over some vindictive Westside punks with gangster connections. Now he stands to lose his school, his friends, and everything he cares about. But in his darkest hour, the Noyamano girls come to Itsuki's aid. They can teach him a powerful skill that will save their school from the gangsters' siege - and introduce Itsuki to a thrilling and terrifying new world! |
Charlatan Vol. 01 Preludes
 (W) Gil Lawson (A) Eliseu Zeu Gouveia When his daughter Lucy is selected as the next champion destined to save the universe from the forces of evil, Augie Halford steps in to take her place. But how can a man with only a fraction of his daughter's amazing powers hope to succeed as her replacement? |
Slam Dunk GN Vol. 03
 Slam Dunk , Volume 3 CREATOR: Takehiko Inoue For a self-proclaimed genius such as Sakuragi, executing a dazzling slam dunk is no problem at all, but what about some other basketball moves that require a bit more finesse? Not to mention exhibiting a firm understanding of basketball fundamentals, which he most certainly doesn't have. With the help of Haruka (and some goading from captain Akagi), Sakuragi attempts to put his pride in check and learn how to pull off a basic lay-up. In theory it should be easy...but sometimes the simplest shots are the toughest to master. |
Real GN Vol. 04
 Kiyoharu Togawa is selected to compete for a coveted spot on Japan's National Wheelchair Basketball Team. But with the prospects of this upcoming challenge weighing heavy on his mind, he reflects upon the demons of his past--his battle with cancer and rehabilitation as well as his bitter conflicts with his father. Togawa's passion for his sport is just about the only thing in life that can give him the strength to pull through. |
My Heavenly Hockey Club GN Vol. 07
 by Ari Morinaga Hana is interested in only two things - eating and sleeping. But when a pastry shop opens in Hana's neighborhood and she gets a part-time job there, people begin to wonder - does she love cake, or the shop's gorgeous owner? But for Hana, when the chef asks her to go with him to France, it's the icing on the cake! |
Prince Of Tennis GN Vol. 29
 by Takeshi Konomi The Nationals Begin! After arriving at the Nationals, Seishun scouts their upcoming opponents: their old rivals Rokkaku and an unknown team from Okinawa, Higa Junior High. After watching Higa mow through their first-round match-ups, the Seishun players are taken aback by the team's dominance. But there's no time for doubt--the second round is starting, and it's Ryoma versus Higa's heavy hitter, the giant Kei Tanishi and his unreturnable 'Big Bang' serve. |
Whistle TPB Vol. 21
 by Daisuke Higuchi At the Japan Toresen, the national youth team training camp, Shô and Tokyo Select face their first opponent--Kantô Select, headed up by Toshiki, Shô's old friend. Toshiki has matured into a powerful player. Now they face off to see which of them has grown the most, and who can bring their team to victory! |