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InuYasha. 11 Three in one. by Rumiko Takahashi

InuYasha. 11 Three in one.

Rumiko Takahashi

Graphic novel

"The search for the final shard of the Shikon Jewel leads Inuyasha and the gang to a mountain fortress, but only the dead may enter. Meanwhile, Naraku teams up with a demon who hunts the blood of innocent villagers--just his type! Then Kagome faces a moral...

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InuYasha. 10 Three in one. by Rumiko Takahashi

InuYasha. 10 Three in one.

Rumiko Takahashi

Graphic novel

"Trapped inside holy Mount Hakurei with Naraku, InuYasha loses his demonic powers. The leader of the Band of Seven, a gang of undead assassins, has absorbed the Shikon shards from his fallen comrades, making him an even more formidable foe. Then Naraku reveals...

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InuYasha. 9 Three in one. by Rumiko Takahashi

InuYasha. 9 Three in one.

Rumiko Takahashi

Graphic novel

"Kagome is an ordinary modern schoolgirl living an ordinary life. Who would have thought the dried-up old well on the site of her family's shrine would be a gateway to Japan's ancient past? Drawn through the gate against her will, Kagome finds herself battling...

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InuYasha. 8 Three in one. by Rumiko Takahashi

InuYasha. 8 Three in one.

Rumiko Takahashi

Graphic novel

"The battle with the new incarnation of Naraku, Muso the Man with No Face, continues; Inuyasha and Kagome search for a way to make Tetsusaiga stronger; Naraku captures Rin and tries to pressure Sesshomaru into killing Inuyasha; and, a new group of enemies...

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InuYasha. 7 Three in one. by Rumiko Takahashi

InuYasha. 7 Three in one.

Rumiko Takahashi

Graphic novel

"Inuyasha, worried about Kagome being in Sango's care, rushes to save her. Then, Kagome, poisoned by a shard of the Shikon Jewel, is in danger of falling under Kagura's control, Kagura tries to woo Sesshomaru into helping her eliminate Naraku with a shard...

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Star trek. Lower decks. by Ryan North

Star trek. Lower decks.

Ryan North

Graphic novel

"Mariner just wants to have a normal day, but no matter what side of the bed she wakes up on, the world is ending. Literally. If she has coffee, Borg attack! If she has raktajino, cue the Romulan boarding party! And in each scenario, Mariner and her friends...

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Helen of Wyndhorn by Tom King

Helen of Wyndhorn

Tom King

Graphic novel

"Following the tragic death of her late father C.K. Cole, the esteemed pulp writer and creator of the popular warrior character Othan, Helen Cole is called back to her Grandfather's enormous and illustrious estate: Wyndhorn House. Scarred by Cole's untimely...

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Blue Lock. 21 by Muneyuki Kaneshiro

Blue Lock. 21

Muneyuki Kaneshiro

Graphic novel

"Could you be reborn? The Bastard München versus Manshine City match opened with a tremendous goal from Chigiri, who's leveled up his game with a little help from Chris Prince. As Bastard München launches a counterattack, Isagi finds some much-needed backup in...

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Vicarious by Ryan Parrott

Vicarious

Ryan Parrott

Graphic novel

"LIVE SOMEONE ELSE'S LIFE TO THE FULLEST. Imagine a life of limitless opportunity: wealth and luxury, lust and desire, danger and excitement... and all it will cost is letting someone live it for you. Welcome to the hidden world of Proxies--young, ambitious...

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John Carpenter's night terrors. Book 2, Blood of the taken. by Sian Mandrake

John Carpenter's night terrors. Book 2, Blood of the taken.

Sian Mandrake

Graphic novel

"In this sequel to the critically acclaimed graphic novel Blood of the Taken, winter closes down around the town of Glennburne Falls, Massachusetts, pushing it into unrelenting gloom. And like the frost-bit evenings, time seems to have frozen inside the home...

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The sheriff of Babylon by Tom King

The sheriff of Babylon

Tom King

Graphic novel

"Baghdad, 2003. The reign of Saddam Hussein is over. The Americans are in command. And no one is in control. Former cop turned military contractor Christopher Henry knows that better than anyone. He's in country to train up a new Iraqi police force, and one of...

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Hellhunters by Phillip Kennedy Johnson

Hellhunters

Phillip Kennedy Johnson

Graphic novel

"As U.S. Sergeant Sal Romero is parachuting into Nazi-occupied Europe in 1944, young Nazi officer Felix Bruckner becomes the host for an unspeakable evil. In the aftermath of their violent meeting, Romero is reborn as Ghost Rider '44, who sets out not only to...

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Bastard. 2 by Yŏng-ch'an Hwang

Bastard. 2

Yŏng-ch'an Hwang

Graphic novel

"Jin's father hides a terrible secret behind his smiling facade: Even though he plays the part of a morally upright CEO, he's a serial killer! To make matters worse, he's long forced Jin to serve as his accomplice, dragging the sickly, disabled boy into a mire...

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Rent-a-girlfriend. Volume 31 by Reiji Miyajima

Rent-a-girlfriend. Volume 31

Reiji Miyajima

Graphic novel

"In today's Japan, 'rental' services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend," a "parent," even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how...

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Buff soul by Moa Romanova

Buff soul

Moa Romanova

Graphic novel

"How do you prevent history from repeating itself, and is it possible to protect the one you love from themselves? When the Eisner award-winning cartoonist Moa Romanova (Goblin Girl) joins her rock star bestie on a U.S. tour, life quickly turns chaotic, as...

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Cat + gamer. Volume 8 by Wataru Nadatani

Cat + gamer. Volume 8

Wataru Nadatani

Graphic novel

"Riko Kozakura has been level grinding as a pet owner for a while now, and has learned many new skills. Life continues in the Kozakura household with two cats and one videogaming-obsessed human in this finale to the popular manga series! "Leveling up" in...

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Caravaggio : Book 2  by Milo Manara

Caravaggio : Book 2

Milo Manara

Graphic novel

"Discover the bawdy, swashbuckling life of one of the greatest painters in history through Milo Manara's passionate and personal tribute to his artistic idol"--

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Pupposites attract. 3 by Hono Natsuna

Pupposites attract. 3

Hono Natsuna

Graphic novel

"Chiharu enjoys every day with her sweetie of a Rottweiler, who probably weighs as much as she does. Meanwhile, Kiyotaka can't get enough of his fluffy Pomeranian, who barely comes up to his knees. When these two mismatched pairs chance upon each other at the...

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Bad dreams in the night by Adam Ellis

Bad dreams in the night

Adam Ellis

Graphic novel

"A new take on a classic format, Bad Dreams in the Night is an updated, illustrated take on the horror anthologies the author grew up with as a kid, such as Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and In a Dark, Dark Room."--Publisher.

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Is it wrong to try to pick up girls in a dungeon? 3 Memoria freese. by Yu Shiomura

Is it wrong to try to pick up girls in a dungeon? 3 Memoria freese.

Yu Shiomura

Graphic novel

"Bell and the others learn their new friend Talvi is fated to become a sacrifice, and upon her return to Beltane, her death is assured. Bell wants to change this cruel fate, but the Bheara Familia's strength proves too much for him. Still, in order to save...

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20th century men by Deniz Camp

20th century men

Deniz Camp

Graphic novel

"At the end of the 20th century, superheroes, geniuses, madmen and activists rush towards WWIII! A Soviet 'iron' hero; a super-powered American President; an insane cyborg soldier; an Afghan woman hellbent on building a better life for her people. These...

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K-on! shuffle. 3 by author Kakifly (Artist)

K-on! shuffle. 3

author Kakifly (Artist)

Graphic novel

"With new students Risa and Ranka finally settling into the Pop Music Club, Shinano announces a summer training camp! A special week full of music, practice, and deepening bonds--all coming together in a battle of the bands. But first, Shinano must pass her...

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The exorcism at 1600 Penn by Hannah Rose May

The exorcism at 1600 Penn

Hannah Rose May

Graphic novel

"The most famous address in the U.S. becomes the center of an epic struggle in this chilling supernatural-horror graphic novel! Kelly Doyle has just been elected the first female president of the United States of America, and boiling political tension could...

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Beware the villainess! 4 by artist Blue canna

Beware the villainess! 4

artist Blue canna

Graphic novel

"When the hunter becomes the hunted...Jake Foddebrat is Yuri's unseen guardian, silently watching over her from the shadows without her even knowing he's there...or so he likes to see himself. In reality, he's nothing more than a stalker, and when Melissa...

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Three nines fine   by Alanah Knibb

Three nines fine

Alanah Knibb

"Recently diagnosed with young onset Parkinson's disease, Aṣàbí (A-sha-be) moves her young family from Africa to the UK. The upheaval throws her whole sense of self into question. Challenged by haunting visions and stigmatised by her community, she struggles...

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Rooster fighter. Volume 8 by Shu Sakuratani

Rooster fighter. Volume 8

Shu Sakuratani

Graphic novel

"Although Chicken Little was able to save Morio, she herself has been possessed by a demonic entity determined to destroy Keiji, Keisuke, and Elizabeth. Tormented by guilt, Chicken Little flees the group, while Keiji and his companions must continue on....

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X-Force. 2, The solution by Geoffrey Thorne

X-Force. 2, The solution

Geoffrey Thorne

Graphic novel

Tech-inventor mutant and longtime X-Man Forge leads an all-new, all-different X-Force strike team! The mysterious forces circling X-Force begin to come into focus, and the fractures were just the beginning! Meanwhile, for all of the pain he's endured, losing...

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Hellverine. 1, Lost highways by Benjamin Percy

Hellverine. 1, Lost highways

Benjamin Percy

Graphic novel

"The demon Bagra-Ghul possessed Wolverine, turning him into a killing machine - but Logan is no stranger to caging the beast within his soul, and the demon learned his heroic ways. Now it's resurrected Logan's son, Akihiro, and the two must learn to live as...

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Dragon and chameleon. 4 by Ryo Ishiyama

Dragon and chameleon. 4

Ryo Ishiyama

Graphic novel

"Having reached colossal circulation numbers, near-universal acclaim, and social media dominance, Garyo Hanagami's Doragon Land stands perched atop the manga industry. If the man now known as Shinobu Miyama wants a ghost of a chance at toppling this behemoth,...

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Space punch. 3 by author ZD. (Mangaka)

Space punch. 3

author ZD. (Mangaka)

Graphic novel

"Joe has gotten himself wrapped up in some serious gang politics, and he's got no choice but to step into the ring if he wants to protect his mom. When Joe ends up representing the Darumas in a boxing fight against the Gospels, Zack is noticeably...

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Noragami, stray god. Omnibus 25-26-27 by Toka Adachi

Noragami, stray god. Omnibus 25-26-27

Toka Adachi

Graphic novel

"Five yen for your wish to come true? A catastrophic battle that will embroil both the heavens and humanity looms as the mighty hunt down Yato, his father, and Yukine. The icy origins of the blessed vessel begin to unravel, and now, Yukine struggles to pick a...

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Oshi no ko. 10 by Aka Akasaka

Oshi no ko. 10

Aka Akasaka

Graphic novel

"Ruby's 'Cosplay Feature' on an internet TV variety show has triggered some serious flaming due to the lack of consideration for the featured cosplayers during interviews. Meanwhile, Aqua is closing in on the truth behind Ai's murder..."--Publisher.

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Is it wrong to try to pick up girls in a dungeon? II. by Taisei Yamachi

Is it wrong to try to pick up girls in a dungeon? II.

Taisei Yamachi

Graphic novel

"Having won the battle against Ishtar Familia, Bell takes back Haruhime. Peace settles over the Hestia Familia, but it won't last for long! The Kingdom of Rakia plans to invade the labyrinth city, Orario, and a conflcit breaks out with the militaristic nation...

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SSS-class revival hunter. 03 by artist Bill K

SSS-class revival hunter. 03

artist Bill K

Graphic novel

"Leading an army to victory is a piece of cake for someone with the right skillset, like Gongja! Following their success, the top ten ranked hunters are unexpectedly summoned to a different place to choose between rewards from the goddess and the Demon King....

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The strongest sage with the weakest crest. 5 by author Shinkoshoto

The strongest sage with the weakest crest. 5

author Shinkoshoto

Graphic novel

"The world's strongest sage will stop at nothing to get stronger...not even reincarnation! Once the world's most powerful sage, reborn Matthias has gained the optimal crest for magical combat many thousands of years in the future. But with magical knowledge at...

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The strongest sage with the weakest crest. 4 by author Shinkoshoto

The strongest sage with the weakest crest. 4

author Shinkoshoto

Graphic novel

"The world's strongest sage will stop at nothing to get stronger...not even reincarnation! The magician once known as a great sage has--in search of greater power--reincarnated himself far into the future. His new self has acquired the strongest crest for...

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The strongest sage with the weakest crest. 3 by author Shinkoshoto

The strongest sage with the weakest crest. 3

author Shinkoshoto

Graphic novel

"The world's strongest sage will stop at nothing to get stronger...not even reincarnation! Life at the Second Royal Academy starts off with a bang for erstwhile sage Matthias. When a demon infiltrates the school, it's Matthias who takes him out using his shiny...

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The strongest sage with the weakest crest. 2 by author Shinkoshoto

The strongest sage with the weakest crest. 2

author Shinkoshoto

Graphic novel

"Once the world's most powerful sage, reborn Matthias has gained the optimal crest for magical combat many thousands of years in the future. But with magical knowledge at an all-time low in this new era, no one recognizes Matthias's crest for what it is, and...

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The strongest sage with the weakest crest. 1 by author Shinkoshoto

The strongest sage with the weakest crest. 1

author Shinkoshoto

Graphic novel

"The world's strongest sage will stop at nothing to get stronger... not even reincarnation! His strength limited by the magical crest with which he was born, Matthias, the world's most powerful sage, decides reincarnation is necessary to become the strongest...

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Cannon by Lee Lai

Cannon

Lee Lai

Graphic novel

"We arrive to wreckage--a restaurant smashed to rubble, with tables and chairs upended riotously. Under the swampy nighttime cover of a Montreal heat-wave, this is where we meet our protagonist, Cannon, dripping in little beads of regret sweat. She was...

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Snowball Earth. 06 by Yuhiro Tsujitsugu

Snowball Earth. 06

Yuhiro Tsujitsugu

Graphic novel

"Femlar, a man-eating kaiju controlled by Nadare, attacks Mishima Mall just before the survivors relocate. With Tetsuo out of the cockpit after a misunderstanding, Nayuta pilots a damaged Yukio to engage Femlar alongside Ao and Land of Men, but the childlike...

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Absolute Batman. Vol. 1, The zoo by Scott Snyder

Absolute Batman. Vol. 1, The zoo

Scott Snyder

Graphic novel

"Without the wealth, without the cave, he's still the Absolute Dark Knight! In the Absolute Universe, familiar heroes have been reinvented from the ground up with origin stories that completely reshape both their abilities and their circumstances but maintain...

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Itaewon class. 6 by author Kwangjin

Itaewon class. 6

author Kwangjin

Graphic novel

"The moment Saeroyi has been waiting for is finally on the horizon. His appointment as a non-executive director of Jangga Group will be the tipping point for his revenge. Except...when the time comes, the motion fails! Someone is working behind the scenes to...

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Bride of the barrier master. 4 by adapter Odayaka

Bride of the barrier master. 4

adapter Odayaka

Graphic novel

"Hana is approached by Sae, her old servant from the Ichise home, with a desperate plea to save Hazuki from the fate their parents have forced upon her. Ever since Hana left the family, her relationship with her twin has been frayed -- and getting involved...

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Itaewon class. 5 by author Kwangjin

Itaewon class. 5

author Kwangjin

Graphic novel

"Yiseo has come to terms with her love for Saeroyi, a realization both momentous and heart-wrenching. The problem? Her boss only has eyes for revenge! While Saeroyi's hard work brings him closer and closer to his goals, Honey Night's success isn't without...

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Sheltering eaves. 4 by Rie Aruga

Sheltering eaves. 4

Rie Aruga

Graphic novel

"It's the year 2022. Yoru is a university student in Tokyo, living independently by working part time at a hostess bar. It's been three years since she has last heard from Tenjaku, who was working at a factory. With the end of the pandemic lockdowns, the city...

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Stray cats and and fish by Rachel Coad

Stray cats and and fish

Rachel Coad

Graphic novel

"Holborn tube station 1977, a fish called 'Creasy' lives in the cistern of the men's room. He's a key player in London's underworld. His nemesis Ratty from Spitalfields is gaining power. Ratty's money launderer disappears, all animal appendages' point to...

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Castle swimmer. Volume two by Wendy (Comics creator) Martin

Castle swimmer. Volume two

Wendy (Comics creator) Martin

Graphic novel

"The sharks want Kappa dead, and time is running out for Prince Siren to save him. Queen Susca knows Siren doesn't have the courage to kill Kappa, and for the sake of the kingdom, she's willing to do the deed herself. As tensions run high, neighboring queens...

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Roar : 1 by Ai Okaue

Roar : 1

Ai Okaue

Graphic novel

"Who is the villain of your story? Misato had a perfect childhood, with parents who loved her and a home on an idyllic island in Japan's inland sea. But then a TV show starts shooting in town. Misato's cast as an extra, and in an instant, her life is turned on...

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A-DO. Vol. 8 by Jaku Amano

A-DO. Vol. 8

Jaku Amano

Graphic novel

"The swaggering Saigo came off much the worse after crossing paths with Killy and Bart, who have come to collect Ewan on Kariya's orders. Riko and Gero look on helplessly as the two A-DO turn the cultists into mindless zombies, but just when things are looking...

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My new boss is goofy. 2 by Dan Ichikawa

My new boss is goofy. 2

Dan Ichikawa

Graphic novel

"After changing jobs because of his old boss's bullying, Momose is thriving at his new company thanks in large part to his kind yet airheaded boss, Shirosaki. He's also made several new friends at work, including the upbeat Kinjou, another employee who took...

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Arkham horror. The terror at the end of time by Cullen Bunn

Arkham horror. The terror at the end of time

Cullen Bunn

Graphic novel

"Life was all just one big game to adventuring socialite Jenny Barnes. But Jenny's world turned topsy-turvy when she and her sister Izzie were attacked by a dangerous cult. Although Jenny thwarted the cultists sacrificial endeavors and battled the eldritch...

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The ideal sponger life. Volume 19 by Neko Hinotsuki

The ideal sponger life. Volume 19

Neko Hinotsuki

Graphic novel

"INTRIGUE IN THE MYSTERIOUS NORTH! After a long voyage across unfamiliar seas, Zenjiro and the crew of the Glasir's Leaf arrive in the port town of Pomorskie. In a foreign land largely dominated by a church that worships dragons, Pomorskie uniquely allows for...

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Wolverine. 1, In the bones by Saladin Ahmed

Wolverine. 1, In the bones

Saladin Ahmed

Graphic novel

"From the ashes of the Krakoan era, Wolverine sets out on what could be his most perilous journey yet! There's a killer in the woods -- and as Wolverine's attempt at piece is shattered, an old enemy will re-emerge and a new villain threatens to bring Logan to...

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Versus. Volume 3 by 1986- author. ONE

Versus. Volume 3

1986- author. ONE

Graphic novel

"Faced with annihilation, the last remnants of humanity across thirteen different worlds have banded together to survive. While they might be stronger together, they now have thirteen natural enemies all gunning for them as well, and their only hope is to make...

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Jujutsu kaisen. 27, Foolish survivor!! by Gege Akutami

Jujutsu kaisen. 27, Foolish survivor!!

Gege Akutami

Graphic novel

"In a world where cursed spirits feed on unsuspecting humans, fragments of the legendary and feared demon Ryomen Sukuna have been lost and scattered about. Should any demon consume Sukuna's body parts, the power they gain could destroy the world as we know it....

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Let's do it already! 5 by Aki Kusaka

Let's do it already! 5

Aki Kusaka

Graphic novel

"Free-spirited Yuri Hasegawa and straitlaced Keiichiro Katsuragi have fallen in love. But his elite political family-producing a line of prime ministers-does not allow male descendants to engage in any sexual relations until they are 18. Can the physically...

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Rainbow deizu. 16 by Minami Mizuno

Rainbow deizu. 16

Minami Mizuno

Graphic novel

"After graduation, Tsuyoshi and Yukiko go apartment hunting in Tokyo, Keiichi and Nozomi have their first date, and Tomoya and Mari watch a movie at home. When at last the whole gang goes on a graduation trip together, will Natsuki and Anna find time for...

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Marriage toxin. 7 by author Joumyaku

Marriage toxin. 7

author Joumyaku

Graphic novel

"It's Poison Master versus Poison Master as Gero is forced to face off against his cousin Teruaki! After learning about Gero's frivolous marriage plans, Teruaki targets Kinosaki in order to help Gero regain his focus as heir to the Poison Clan-but Teruaki's...

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Trillion game. 5 by Riichiro Inagaki

Trillion game. 5

Riichiro Inagaki

Graphic novel

"In his quest to build a media empire, Haru delves deep into the core of the entertainment business! Meanwhile, Gaku's drive to develop a game seems to be smooth sailing with the addition of Hebijima, the genius game developer, but can they iron out all the...

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Mobile suit Gundam. 23 Thunderbolt. by Yasuo Ohtagaki

Mobile suit Gundam. 23 Thunderbolt.

Yasuo Ohtagaki

Graphic novel

"Even though Sojo Levan Fu's assault force has captured the Solar Ray's command center, there's no stopping the countdown to the massive weapon being fired. On board the BIG-ZAM, Karla Mitchum has completely lost herself in the madness of the incessant carnage...

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The solitary gourmet by Jirō Taniguchi

The solitary gourmet

Jirō Taniguchi

Graphic novel

"THOUGHT FOR FOOD This is the book in which nothing happens but everything is consumed! Like 'The Walking Man' at lunch!! What do we learn about Mister Inogashira? He's a sole, independent trader importing household and fashion goods from France. He is always...

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Takahashi from the bike shop. 2 by Arare Matsumushi

Takahashi from the bike shop. 2

Arare Matsumushi

Graphic novel

"He'd never mock anyone in a million years...Ever since Tomoko and Ryouhei first kissed, they've been spending more and more time together. But...does that mean they're dating? At the very least, it's a welcome respite from all the nonstop pressure! Every day...

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Hell is dark with no flowers. 2 by Ruka Todo

Hell is dark with no flowers. 2

Ruka Todo

Graphic novel

"Shiroshi Saijou and his assistant, Seiji Tohno, go to a remote village to help a cursed family living there. They discover Shiroshi's rival, Odoro, is also there. When tragedy strikes, Shiroshi and Odoro must race to expose the sinner, but one misstep means...

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Initial D omnibus. 6 by Shūichi Shigeno

Initial D omnibus. 6

Shūichi Shigeno

Graphic novel

"Takumi's winning streak has abruptly stopped. The Emperor team leader, Kyoichi Sudo, has taken the crown, and Gunma's racing teams are at a loss on what to do. Worse, the Eight-Six's engine has completely blown after Takumi lost his cool during the battle....

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Alien. Paradiso by Steve Foxe

Alien. Paradiso

Steve Foxe

Graphic novel

"Welcome to Paradiso, where the money flows like blood and the blood flows like acid! The Tulum of space, Paradiso is a hidden gem among the colonies with its tropical climate, white-sand beaches and population of super-wealthy criminals. When Colonial...

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100 ghost stories that will lead to my own death. 3 by Anji Matono

100 ghost stories that will lead to my own death. 3

Anji Matono

Graphic novel

""EAT OF THE FLESH! One night. One tale. One boy. As enigmatically as ever, Yuma continues telling his tales...but what awaits when he reaches one hundred? The taste of boiling flesh is on his tongue...and yours!"--Publisher.

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My noisy roommate : 3 by Kaho Ozaki

My noisy roommate : 3

Kaho Ozaki

Graphic novel

"Osuke's excited about finally getting to live on his own, but on his first day in his new apartment, he finds himself kicked out onto the street! So, when a real estate agent appears out of nowhere offering him a beautiful, new place (with just a couple...

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The blue wolves of Mibu. 6 by Tsuyoshi Yasuda

The blue wolves of Mibu. 6

Tsuyoshi Yasuda

Graphic novel

"Though a moneymaking scheme to pay for the Miburo uniforms ends up as more of a madcap misadventure than efficient fundraiser, the exercise brings the nascent group closer to their goal than ever before. And their teamwork will be put to the test soon, as the...

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My cat is such a weirdo. 7 by Tamako Tamagoyama

My cat is such a weirdo. 7

Tamako Tamagoyama

Graphic novel

"After welcoming a new family member, an axolotl named Oom-chan, it seems like business as usual for Ton-chan, Shino-san, and Taneo. But now the Tamagoyamas face a major event: moving to a new house! How will the feline family members react?"--

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Gaysians by Mike Curato

Gaysians

Mike Curato

Graphic novel

" When AJ moves to Seattle in the early aughts, he's ready to reinvent himself as a gay Asian man--but his dreams hit reality fast with no friends, no job, and an apartment so far out, 'not even lesbians live there.' Then a spilled drink at a bar introduces...

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Ninja vs. gokudo. No 8 by Shinsuke Kondo

Ninja vs. gokudo. No 8

Shinsuke Kondo

Graphic novel

"One obstacle stands between Kiwami and the bomb threatening to explode in the Prime Minister's Residence-a washed-up ballerina turned Glass Children assassin. As the ninja and yakuza continue to battle, their usual tactics are clearly not effective. While...

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Kusama by Simon (Graphic novelist) Elliott

Kusama

Simon (Graphic novelist) Elliott

Graphic novel

"From her days in 1960s New York as a proponent of free love and peace to her current position as internationally recognised Queen of Polka Dots and creator of infinity, Yayoi Kusama's life is an extraordinary story of triumph over struggle through art. This...

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Grommets by Rick Remender

Grommets

Rick Remender

Graphic novel

"Grommets is both an authentic look at '80s skate culture--a snapshot of the generation that turned skating into a worldwide phenomenon--as well as a heartfelt coming-of-age story following two friends from troubled homes navigating their damage in an era when...

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Seconds by Bryan Lee O'Malley

Seconds

Bryan Lee O'Malley

Graphic novel

"Katie's got it pretty good. She's a talented young chef, she runs a successful restaurant, and she has big plans to open an even better one. Then, all at once, progress on the new location bogs down, her charming ex-boyfriend pops up, her fling with another...

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Sword art online. 001 Unital ring. by Masato Kanesuki

Sword art online. 001 Unital ring.

Masato Kanesuki

Graphic novel

"This might be a game, but it's not something you play. Orchestrated by genius scientist Akihiko Kayaba, the SAO Incident trapped players in a game they had to beat in order to escape-one where death in the virtual world meant dying in real life... As a...

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Star crossed. Volume 2 by author Crimson Chains

Star crossed. Volume 2

author Crimson Chains

Graphic novel

"This is a story about a king and his knight... In a universe where destiny is literally written in the stars, the two star-crossed souls fight to keep their people and each other safe. Battling rival kingdoms and the internal forces that threaten to tear them...

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Engage. 2 by Yuu Minaduki

Engage. 2

Yuu Minaduki

Graphic novel

"When a young chef confesses his love to a mysterious and attractive older stranger, he's drawn into a deep web of intrigue and buried family history that could threaten his attraction to the only man he's ever loved. Mei has decided to put a lid on his...

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Star crossed. Volume 1 by author Crimson Chains

Star crossed. Volume 1

author Crimson Chains

Graphic novel

"This is a story about a king and his knight... Polaris is king of the stars; with his celestial paint brush he breathes life into constellations, which protect his kingdom. Yildun is his loyal knight, ever at his side, but always in shadow as his station...

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The ayakashi hunter's tainted bride. 3 by Midori Yuma

The ayakashi hunter's tainted bride. 3

Midori Yuma

Graphic novel

"The reason why Nanao has not disposed of the hairpin from her former fiance, Reito, is revealed to Yako. Already knowing Nanao's feelings, Yako asks for her to choose him. Once again, the two reaffirm their mutual feelings for each other and strengthen their...

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Checked out by Katie Fricas

Checked out

Katie Fricas

Graphic novel

"In which a queer library worker searches for love, artistic validation in New York City, and the perfect book. An aspiring cartoonist and book lovin' lesbian, Louise works a dead-end day job at a shoe store, where she spends most of her time brooding over a...

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Somali and the forest spirit. 2 by Yako Gureishi

Somali and the forest spirit. 2

Yako Gureishi

Graphic novel

"Somali and The Golem continue to explore the witch's workshop to learn more about the different types of magic in the world they inhabit. But deep in the labyrinth lies a tome that foretells of a time when humans ruled the world, when humans had been the...

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The giant  by Youssef Daoudi

The giant

Youssef Daoudi

Graphic novel

"Long after his death in 1985, the shadow of Orson Welles still looms over Hollywood. By twenty-three, Welles had revolutionized theatre and radio with The War of the Worlds; by twenty-five, he had secured his place in history with his debut film, Citizen...

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A business proposal. 9 by artist NARAK

A business proposal. 9

artist NARAK

Graphic novel

"Shortly after Hari and Taemu's marriage, Yeongsuh and Sunghoon successfully tie the knot! The happy couple and everyone around them are overjoyed...except one person. Though Hamin wishes nothing but the best for Yeongsuh, seeing his longtime crush marry...

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Rick and Morty compendium. Volume 4

Rick and Morty compendium. Volume 4

Graphic novel

"Everything you ever needed or cared to know about Rick and Morty is in this one book! Er, actually, all the other books are pretty important, too. You should buy every one of those, but this one is secretly the best and if you have to pick one . . . Deranged...

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Where monsters lie. 2, Cull-de-sac by Kyle Starks

Where monsters lie. 2, Cull-de-sac

Kyle Starks

Graphic novel

"Come join us, friends, for it's time to visit another gated community for slashers and meet a new cast of horrible monsters as we return to the world of Where Monsters Lie. Connor Hayes, final girl turned apex monster hunter, has been brought to Site B and...

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Batman/Superman. Vol. 7, World's finest. by Mark Waid

Batman/Superman. Vol. 7, World's finest.

Mark Waid

Graphic novel

"Eclipso rises, threatening to engulf the world in eternal darkness, and even the combined might of Batman and Superman may not be enough to stop him! As the Justice League faces its breaking point, the battle for Earth's yellow sun becomes the key to victory!...

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Spy x family. 14 by Tatsuya Endō

Spy x family. 14

Tatsuya Endō

Graphic novel

"Master spy Twilight is unparalleled when it comes to going undercover on dangerous missions for the betterment of the world. But when he receives the ultimate assignment--to get married and have a kid--he may finally be in over his head! The midterm...

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Hirayasumi. 5 by Keigo Shinzo

Hirayasumi. 5

Keigo Shinzo

Graphic novel

"At 29 years old, carefree Hiroto Ikuta doesn't have a girlfriend, a full-time job, or a plan for the future-and he couldn't be happier. Hiroto's breezy attitude isn't easy for everyone to understand, though. In a world filled with anxiety, confusion, and...

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The woman with fifty faces by Jon Lackman

The woman with fifty faces

Jon Lackman

Graphic novel

"On April 7, 1928, Maria Lani blew into Paris claiming to be a famous German actress and proceeded to seduce the cultural elite with her undeniable charisma and strangely enticing enigmatic aura. She persuaded fifty artists - Pierre Bonnard, Marc Chagall,...

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No remörse

No remörse

Graphic novel

"To celebrate the upcoming 50th anniversary of the legendary Motoerhead, Z2 has gathered some of the greatest living musicians (Ozzy Osbourne, Lars Ulrich, Slash, Chrissie Hynde, Dave Navarro), writers (Neil Gaiman, Michael Moorcock), pro-wrestlers (Triple H,...

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I'm the grim reaper. Volume 3 by author Graveweaver

I'm the grim reaper. Volume 3

author Graveweaver

Graphic novel

"In this dark fantasy, Scarlet finds herself condemned to eternal punishment in Hell for sins she doesn't remember. Satan offers her a deal: become his grim reaper, killing one sinner each day in exchange for her freedom. When Scarlet saves Chase's life during...

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The villainess's guide to (not) falling in love. 4 by Ren Sakuma

The villainess's guide to (not) falling in love. 4

Ren Sakuma

Graphic novel

"Can one would-be villainess fend off multiple handsome suitors' advances to simply live a peaceful life? Or will the game force a happy ending no matter what? Light conversation at the Wisterias' gorgeous banquet takes a turn when Saphir tells the tale of a...

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Shangri-La frontier. 17 by author Katarina (Manga author)

Shangri-La frontier. 17

author Katarina (Manga author)

Graphic novel

"Sylvie, the unbeatable champion, has been battered by tricky strategies and the psychological aftereffects of playing against tricksters like Pencilgon and Sunraku. And despite having been taken to the limit in her overtime match against Sunraku, Sylvie...

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Nina the starry bride. 10 by author Rikachi (Mangaka)

Nina the starry bride. 10

author Rikachi (Mangaka)

Graphic novel

"In order to save Azure's life, Nina, the girl with lapis lazuli-colored eyes, goes to Galgada disguised as a princess to be married. She grows close to Galgada's Prince Sett, who doesn't know love, and decides to spend her life with him, but then Azure...

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Grand blue dreaming. 22 by Kenji (Comic book writer) Inoue

Grand blue dreaming. 22

Kenji (Comic book writer) Inoue

Graphic novel

"Stumbling home after a late-night raid with the boys, Iori found himself face-to-face with Chisa, who stubbornly declared her refusal to break off their relationship. He and Chisa may just be a faux couple, but now a seed of doubt begins to grow. Could Chisa...

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Predator versus Black Panther by Benjamin Percy

Predator versus Black Panther

Benjamin Percy

Graphic novel

"You saw the Marvel Universe's most tenacious mutant go up against one of the greatest killing machines in history in PREDATOR VS. WOLVERINE...and survive. Now Earth lives on in Predator lore, a planet full of the most exhilarating prey they could imagine! And...

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Firefly wedding. 2 by Oreco Tachibana

Firefly wedding. 2

Oreco Tachibana

Graphic novel

Satoko is kidnapped and imprisoned on an isle of prostitutes. To escape, she and Shinpei come up with a plan for her to pose as one herself, but there's one problem: Shinpei forbids her from letting another man touch her, vowing that he will be the only one to...

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Hunter x hunter. Volume 2 3-in-1 edition. by Yoshihiro Togashi

Hunter x hunter. Volume 2 3-in-1 edition.

Yoshihiro Togashi

Graphic novel

"Hunters dedicate their lives to tracking down treasures, magical beasts, and even other people. But such pursuits require a license, and less than one in a hundred thousand can pass the grueling qualification exam. Those who do pass earn the right to call...

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