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Book
"Sahoko Narita is enjoying the perks of finally being one of the popular girls in high school. One summer day, however, she encounters the athletic and tomboyish Aoi Koshiba and her world is thrown into disarray. Their growing friendship is tested when...
"Humanity, having faced extinction at the end of the 20th century, would not have entered the new millennium if it weren't for them. In 1969, during their youth, they created a symbol. In 1997, as the coming disaster slowly starts to unfold, that sym...
"When Rintarou asks Maria to accompany him to his family's next party, it's like something out of a dream. But as Maria's feelings for him only grow stronger, she worries that Yokohama high society is no place for the daughter of a lowly Mayuzumi fam...
Graphic novel
"Tired of inadvertently killing people with her special ability Unluck, Fuuko Izumo sets out to end it all. But when she meets Andy, a man who longs for death but can't die, she finds a reason to live--and he finds someone capable of giving him the death...
"A trail of blood consumes Thor's past, present and future! Gods are vanishing across the ages and Thor must unravel the gruesome mystery of Gorr the God Butcher! In the distant past, Thor discovers a cave echoing with the cries of tortured gods! In ...
"When the party happens to hear two girls begging for help at the tavern, they decide to lend a hand. With the girls in tow, they start heading toward the chamber within the Dungeon of the Dead where the rest of the girls' party may still be...
"In a postapocalyptic world, humanity has risen from the ashes of all-out nuclear war to a nightmare of endless suffering. It is a time of chaos. Warlords and gangs of savage marauders rule the broken ruins of civilization, terrorizing and enslaving ...
"The world is in crisis as a vampiric plague spreads across the globe! With nations falling left and right, a powerful skill weapon is transported to Japan, bringing the Decay of the Angel's plan to its final stage. However, Fukuchi fails to account for...
"Tales of terror from the hellish world of the Ghost Rider! Since the dawn of man, she has birthed the worst of humanity's ills. Her kin call her Mama while men curse her name: Lilith! But when the thrones of every netherworld are united as one, they...
"The Witcher Geralt discovers a secluded house whose owner is cursed and listens to his story"--
"WELCOMING OUR NEW MEMBER. Tsugumi and Itsuki decide to think seriously about adopting. The process involves a myriad of challenges, including the many requirements for adoption, what to do about work, parenting with a disability... But they work through...
"Tokyo University of the Arts is now Yatora's campus, where each new encounter with colleagues, professors, and assignments challenges everything he's ever known! Self-doubt and life's hardships still lurk around every corner, but running into an old...
"The B.P.R.D. continues to lead the defense against the apocalyptic Ogdru Hem from Japan to America, as the team splits up and Kate is possessed. Howards and a team of agents find themselves attempting to liberate a small town that holds secrets from...
"The story starts with a failing rock band whose fortune changes overnight when they find the mysterious silver coin. Next, it helps handle some mean girls at sleep-away camp. Follow the curious token as it changes hands over centuries--from Puritan ...
"Spawn issues 298-301 marks the official introduction of the newly expanding Spawn's Universe, which brings Al Simmons (aka: Spawn) to the cusp of having to make decisions that will, unknowingly, change the course of all future Spawn storylines. This...
"When one of the vilest creatures ever imprisoned in Hell is released back onto Earth, Spawn follows the clues right into a trap set just for him. But why does Kincaid want Spawn to ascend the throne of Hell, and what of the prophecy of the KING...
"Spawn Origins Vol. 21 collects the fan favorite Angel Medina run. With Wynn and Clown plotting against an injured Al Simmons how can he possibly survive?"--Provided by publisher.
"Everyone's favorite Merc with a Mouth is back! As a member of the newly formed Samurai Squad, Deadpool moves to Tokyo, where he soon runs afoul of some familiar faces. Whether he's teaming up with new heroes, battling gods, attending concerts, or be...
"Follows the stories, in graphic novel format, of two twenty-something roommates, one Christian and one atheist, as they seek to find their place in the world. Explores the themes of faith deconstruction, identity, young love, and loss to create an e...
"Featuring remastered cover art from creator TODD McFARLANE, SPAWN: ORIGINS, VOL. 1 reprints the stories and artwork that laid the groundwork for the mostsuccessful independent comic book ever published, including the introduction Spawn himself, and a...
"Kelsey Wroten's Cannonball fires the reader straight into the messy life of Caroline Bertram: aspiring writer, queer, art school graduate, near alcoholic, and self proclaimed tortured genius. Wroten tells the story of an artist struggling with the arrival...
"Eighteen-year-old Ryohei Arisu is sick of his life. School sucks, his love life is a joke, and his future weighs on him like impending doom. As he struggles to exist in a world that can't be bothered with him, Ryohei feels like everything would be better...
"This is going to be Frank's year. He's going to do it all: find love, become a famous comedian, and responsibly parent his plants. But then, Giorgio gets hit by a bus. Self-assured and utterly entitled, Giorgio has always seemed like 'Frank, but bet...
"Even when they're apart and lonely, they believe in their love. Our Valiant One and the Dark Lord have an incurable case of love! This is the grand finale! Nanase became a nurse to chase after Dr. Kairi Tendo. Before Kairi travels abroad to study, the...
"The crew of the Serenity is stretched too thin and in unfamiliar territory, but Kaylee has had enough. Despite being at odds with the Jefa, they'll have to turn their attention toward a mutual threat, along with other factions. Meanwhile the Washbot...
"When the Bat-Family receives misleading information and incorrect directions from Oracle, ones Barbara Gordon didn't send herself, they realize Oracle's system has been hacked! But who is powerful enough to break into Oracle's own super-secure network?...
"In a world where cursed spirits feed on unsuspecting humans, fragments of the legendary and feared demon Ryomen Sukuna were lost and scattered about. Should any demon consume Sukuna's body parts, the power they gain could destroy the world as we know...
"Eighteen-year-old Ryohei Arisu is sick of his life. School sucks, his love life is a joke, and his future feels like impending doom. As he struggles to exist in a world that can't be bothered with him, Ryohei feels like everything would be better if...
"Discover the inner workings of the House of Slaughter in this new horror series exploring the secret history of the Order that forged Erica Slaughter into the monster hunter she is today. You know Aaron Slaughter as Erica's handler and rival. But before...
"Hearing the news of the passing of his childhood friend Ushio, Shinpei returned to his hometown on the remote island of Hitogashima to attend her funeral. Little does he know that it is the beginning of a summer full of mystery and horror! No one is...
"Set in contemporary suburban Japan, Our Colors is the story of Sora Itoda: a sixteen-year-old aspiring painter who experiences his world in synaesthetic hues of blues and reds, and is governed by the emotional turbulence of being a teenager. He wants...
"After trumpets of the apocalypse proclaim the fall of humanity, vampires arise from the shadows to rule the earth. Yuichiro wants just one thing-to get revenge by killing each and every vampire... Asuramaru and the other black Cursed Gear demons' betrayal...
"A collection of absurdist comics short stories navigating etiquette and diplomacy within the vicissitudes of the animal kingdom: from proud ostriches to racist mice, and delicious-looking weasels."--Provided by publisher.
"A hard-working middle-aged gay couple in Tokyo come to enjoy the finer moments of life through food. After long days at work, either in the law firm or the hair salon, Shiro and Kenji will always have down time together by the dinner table, where they...
"Based on historical events, this gripping graphic novel chronicles the fierce physical, legal, and political battles sparked by the discovery of an ancient underwater treasure. May 2007. When an American treasure-hunting company uncovers a shipwreck...
"Georgia O'Keeffe (1887-1986) is considered one of the greatest representatives of 20th-century North American art. A pioneer of abstraction, famous for her paintings of giant flowers, New York skyscrapers, and remote New Mexico landscapes, she was hailed...
"Jason Aaron spreads the legend of the Avengers across the infinite worlds of the Multiverse! On a quest for cosmic vengeance, Ghost Rider finds himself roaring through the wasteland on a ruined Earth where the great Age of Heroes never came to be. W...
"The world is suddenly overrun by monsters called shojo and anyone who is bit by one is infected with a mysterious virus, which turns them into the same being. To defeat the shojo, humans live in aerial cities and formed units called guards. Nanao Minami,...
"Thanks to information from the imposter, Senri now knows the intentions behind the despicable scheme laid by the 'fire' man. Anxious about Kazuto, Senri decides to seek out cooperation with 'that' person. And what exactly happened to Kazuto after le...
"As Etherow, Titania, Keisha, and Wasabu, in disguise as civilians, continue to make their way towards the center of the Rebedoan Empire, they come across Rutohmero, a city on the outskirts that has been decimated by Frame disease. As the illness blights...
"As the Rebedoan Empire continues to increase its ranks of Regular Frames, Etherow and his companions disguise themselves and sneak into Rebedoa proper. Emperor Nichiko Suou has the ability to see the future, making him a formidable opponent. But Eth...
"A NEW DAWN. Dunward, Oscar, and Ashaf finally come face to face with the Queen of the Night. The encounter reopens old wounds for Dunward, and he must make a critical decision if he hopes to have his revenge. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to those in the f...
"Not wanting to give Mito up to Ruka, Ren uses his dhampir magic to turn her into a him! Mito's days pass one by one as the chance for Ruka to recognize her as his destined partner grows slimmer and slimmer... But then, Ren's father creates a female....
"Jackson Hyde is ready to make some waves! Jackson Hyde finally has it all. Mentors who support him, a community that loves him, an honest relationship with his mother, a cute new guy in Amnesty Bay who's caught his eye, and access to Aquaman's priva...
"You can only hold the darkness back so long. For hundreds of years the magic order has protected the human race. Now Victor Korne is assembling a legion in the shadows and wants to enslave humanity to the dark wizards once again."--Provided by publi...
"A recently closed case has been reopened following a high-level assassination, but this was no ordinary takedown. The transportation of a high-profile prisoner has been intercepted, but this was no rescue-true freedom awaits. . . and death is the price...
"Narumi slips up in front of her work friends, and the anxiety of outing herself as an otaku forces her to retreat inward. While Hirotaka is quick to console her, a difference in opinion devolves into an argument. Will the couple learn to grow past t...
"Denji's a poor young man who'll do anything for money, even hunting down Devils with his pet devil-dog Pochita. But his life gets turned upside down when he's betrayed by someone he trusts. Now with the power of a Devil inside him, Denji's become a whole...
"The Sandman: The Deluxe Edition Book Five is a collection unlike anything else. Containing the story that forever changed the face of the Dreaming--a wake in which all mourn their loss. And a humble young monk and a magical, shape-changing fox who a...
"Si-Woon goes to the rescue of his friend Sae-Hee, kidnapped by Chang-Ho's gang, the high school bully boss. Will Si-Woo be able to contain his strength and his newly acquired powers, in front of opponents who, although violent, are merely human? And...
"The first chapter of the final arc of Rick Remender and Wes Craig's critically acclaimed DEADLY CLASS! The promise of what could have been, a life that never was--Marcus and Saya are the deadliest couple on Earth, but what happens when they're hired...
"In order to cut off their enemies' lifelines, the Phantomhive staff has scattered in all directions. To the north, Mey-Rin, having infiltrated Baron Heathfiel's manor, engages in battle with the masterful maid, Jane! Meanwhile, in the east, at a san...
"The past meets the present with the future of literally everything at stake! The warrior Red Sonja has a plan to keep freshly killed wizard Kulan Gath from resurrecting himself again -- but when the plan backfires, it allows a whole new kind of Chaos...
"Life sucks for Vanessa. Her mother just died and her boyfriend is cheating on her (with her own sister!). To clear her mind, Vanessa is taking the California road-trip that she's been dreaming about for years. Her postcard-perfect drive through old ...
"Founded in Oakland, California, in 1966, the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense was a radical political organization that stood in defiant contrast to the mainstream civil rights movement. This gripping illustrated history explores the impact and....
"Deadpool moves to Tokyo and makes a mess of everything! Everyone's favorite Merc with a Mouth has finally come to manga! As soon as Deadpool moves to Tokyo, he runs afoul of some familiar faces. Before he knows it, he's teaming up with new heroes, b...
"In a world where most of the earth has become a harsh desert, the Rainbow Council of the Peace Corps has a growing crisis on its hands. No. 5, one member of a team of superpowered global security guardians and a top marksman, has gone rogue. Now the...
"On the shadowy, noir-tinged streets of Manila, two friends seek a cure for a mysterious malady. To add to their problems, the Magic Prohibition Act has been adopted, and Lambana - the supernatural realm of the Diwata - has fallen. Slinky sirenas and...
"Sumi Sakurasawa's in some real hot water. The perpetually shy young woman's about to lose her new Rent-A- Girlfriend job because of low customer satisfaction! Fortunately, her friend, Chizuru Mizuhara, might have the solution. She knows someone Sumi...
"Not all is well at the Kingdom of Capua's most important wedding. In the dead of night, a soldier from the foreign delegation sneaked into forbidden rooms for reasons unknown. While Knight-Captain Kristiano steadfastly denies that his man ever tresp...
"Holy hijinks! The wise-guys of Tachikawa continue their extended vacation in the suburbs of Tokyo, with goofy gags and messianic misadventure aplenty. Buddha and Jesus tackle the intricacies of online communication, try to corral the scheming Mara, ...
"For their next project, Minare and Mizuho set out to rehabilitate a hopeless shut-in whose family has tried every traditional method to coax him back into society. Meanwhile, Makie comes to a decision about her future and begins steering toward it. ...
"Following Edison Hark, a haunted, self-loathing Chinese-American detective on the trail of a killer in 1936 Chinatown, THE GOOD ASIAN is Chinatown noir starring the first generation of Americans to come of age under an immigration ban, the Chinese, as...
"Simon Tam will do anything to save his little sister from the Alliance. It'll cost him everything -- his wealth, career, parents, and a perfect life on the Central Planets. But the love between them, a love more dangerous than madness, will persevere...
"One hot guy, one funny-looking guy, one hilarious couple! Yoshida is short, scrawny and generally unattractive. To make matters worse, all the girls in his class hate him because Sato, the hottest guy in school, always uses hanging out with him as an...
"In the early 20th century, Russo-Japanese War veteran Saichi Sugimoto searches the wilderness of the Japanese frontier of Hokkaido for a hoard of hidden gold. With only a cryptic map and a native Ainu girl to help him, Saichi must also deal with eve...
"With law school and her whole life ahead of her, Joey plans to spend the summer with her boyfriend Astor at his seemingly perfect family home. But beneath all the affluent perfection lies a dark, deadly rot... As summer lingers, Joey uncovers the ma...
"Writer Brian Michael Bendis reunites with artist David Marquez for a new, star-studded Justice League featuring Batman, Superman, the Flash, Hawkgirl, Aquaman, Hippolyta, new DC powerhouse Naomi, and... is that Black Adam? Superman is leading the charge...
"A narrative account, in graphic novel format, of the traumatic experiences faced by children fleeing war and poverty in Afghanistan, as well as the isolation they often feel as refugees in the West."--
"The world's greatest secret agent has six months to live... now it's time to go after the REAL bastards. Regarded as Millar's masterpiece, this four-issue series left jaws on the floor as renegade superspy Sir Roland King uses his remaining days to ...
"The old allegiances and friendships have been broken and the Rainbow Brigade now faces disbandment. No. 5 has eluded or killed every member of the Rainbow Brigade that has come after him so far, but now No. 3 closes in on him and is determined not to...
"Against all odds, self-proclaimed loser and punching bag Yusuke Ogino has found himself a girlfriend: the gorgeous, motorcycle-riding Yumi Nagumo. But just when things seem sweetest, life takes a series of unexpected and excruciating turns. Violence...
"The last blade: Zalem has created replicas of Alita to serve as its secret weapon in quelling the Barjack Rebellion--and their final test is to destroy the original! Stunned as disoriented, Alita struggles in battle. Meanwhile, Kaos wages a solitary...
"Fables's infamous sleuth Bigby Wolf goes head-to-head with the world's greatest detective, Batman! After a series of murders that leave Batman stumped, the streets of Gotham are buzzing with the rumors of a werewolf. Batman finds himself left with no...
"Giovanni Batista is a third-class maintainer of the Tower. His section is deteriorating more and more by the day and he has not heard from any of his inspectors or fellow maintainers in months. Running out of supplies and having filed multiple writt...
"Originally mentioned in It's in His Kiss--one of the Bridgerton novels which inspired the smash Netflix series Bridgerton--Miss Butterworth and the Mad Baron is finally told here in its entirety for the first time... Born into a happy family that is...
"After going on a wild goose chase through the badlands of Kanagawa, Kiruko and Maru are back in Tokyo where they can see a small but vibrant refugee community. But with society comes politics and economics, so now they have to turn to monster killing...
"The Odinson has regained his mantle -- but Mjolnir has been destroyed! With conflict spreading through the realms, Thor will need new hammers. Lots of them! But will any amount of weapons be enough against such threats as the unstoppable Juggernaut and...
"Jump into the unique world created by the legendary artist RUN, and follow Angelino and his flaming-skull pal Vinz, who live in a gang and cockroach infested dystopian metropolis called DMC, a city that hides secrets even weirder than its inhabitants....
"While investigating a series of child abductions in Montana, things get personal for sheriff's deputy Lorraine Adalet when her teenage daughter, Joanna, disappears. The otherworldly evidence leads Lorraine to return to her magical home of Jannada, a...
"The critically acclaimed November reaches its breathtaking conclusion. Happenstance, coincidence, and bad luck bring three strangers together after a long day and night in a nameless city rocked by chaos, violence, and fear. Engulfed by an invisible...
"Akira has returned home to his parents' village to repay his folks for all they've done for him. But his former classmate Kanta Higurashi and his gang have shown up to wreak havoc on the quiet community by flooding it with zombies. Forced into a corner,...
"Beautiful space alien princess Lum invades Earth on her UFO, and unlucky Ataru Moroboshi's world gets turned upside down! Will Lum become Earth's electrifying new leader? Or will Ataru somehow miraculously save Earth from space alien onslaught?... Once...
"Jopati Kolona is one of the Sardaukar: the emperor's elite military unit. The Sardaukar are unbeatable, unbending in their devotion, and feared throughout the galaxy. Tasked with overthrowing the Atreides stronghold on Dune for his master, Jopati will...
"A collection of intertwining stories that follow four not-quite lovers as they find what links them together. Akiha plays the piano and ponders his relationship with Yahiko, a friend with benefits he can't quite bring himself to call his lover regardless...
"Gareki's desperate search for Nai is finally over! But his troubles have only just begun--Nai's fleeting appearance is accompanied by the other Karoku and his behavior is anything but normal. When he vanishes through a mysterious portal after leaving...
"After defeating the final boss in THE NEW GATE, the online game's most powerful player, Shin, is transported to another world just like the in-game world. Just moments after the end of the deluge in Valmer, the church of Bayrelicht falls into dire s...
"THE PURR-FECT GIFT! To everyone in her office, Saku looks like she's got a perfect handle on things. What they don't know is that she's actually a disorganized slob, and only looks put together thanks to her masterful cat, Yukichi! With Christmas coming...
"In 1957 the USSR made history by launching a dog named Laika into Earth's orbit. Two years later the USA responded with two monkeys, Able and Baker. These animals never returned. But unbeknownst to everyone, they did not die in orbit... they were taken....
"With Apogee in her rear view mirror, Natasha pushes forward once again with her plans to become the hero that San Francisco needs. But when an old source sends Natasha and her team looking for an enigmatic pair known only as the Twins, the Black Widow...
"In this manga essay anthology, follow the true stories of nine people (including the illustrator) navigating life with developmental disorders and disabilities. This intimate manga anthology is about the struggles and successes of individuals learning...
"The high-speed conflict continues! The express train is zooming its way to Florence, and the squad is hanging on for dear life--literally! They're under siege by their foes, desperate to protect their charge, and facing an all-new enemy Stand. The stakes...
"Following Edison Harkï, a haunted, self-loathing Chinese-American detective on the trail of a killer in 1936 Chinatown, THE GOOD ASIAN is Chinatown noir starring the first generation of Americans to come of age under an immigration ban--the...
"What strikes fear into the hearts of those who terrorize Gotham? It used to be Batman... But now something far more frightening than a mere man stalks the shadows--and it's after Gotham's villains. How savage must a monster be to haunt the dreams of...
"SEIZE THE POWER! On the far side of the galaxy, an isolated branch of humanity is trapped in a feudal dystopia. Order is maintained by a system of oppression, until an orphaned girl and her incorrigible adoptive father sow the seeds of a revolution and...
"One of the Giants of the Nornir, Verthand, invades! Arin and her companions tremble as they pay witness to the power to cross dimension when suddenly Dis Trinity and two of the Demon Commanders appear. The strongest of reinforcements will terrify and...
"In the nightmare metropolis of the future he is judge, jury and executioner - he is Judge Dredd! The best-selling Complete Case Files series continues with Judge Dredd leaving the mean streets of Mega-City One to bring his own brand of 'justice' to ...
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