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A girl who has sworn off beautiful boys meets a gorgeous pop star determined to win her heart! After a mortifying rejection, Sahoko Wakaume has sworn off beautiful boys. But a chance meeting puts her in the sights of gorgeous J-pop star Kouta Kirigaya of the group Like Legend. Sahoko will need all her cynicism to defend herself against Kouta's tenderhearted and affectionate attacks to win her heart! Sahoko tells off the nation's top idol, Kouta, in her family's restaurant for assuming that she's his fan. Instead of being cowed by his mistake, Kouta comes in the following day with albums and VIP tickets to Like Legend's next concert. Can Sahoko withstand his shining onslaught to charm her?
Sometimes a song can save your life. Love of music unites the four members of the band Given: hotheaded guitarist Uenoyama, playboy drummer Akihiko, gentle bassist Haruki, and Mafuyu, a singer gifted with great talent and burdened by past tragedy. Their struggles and conflicts may drive them apart, but their bond to the music-and to one another-always brings them back together again. Mafuyu continues to drag his heels about making the decision whether or not to go pro, causing Hiragi to worry that snagging Ritsuka for his own band may have hurt the singer. But Shizusumi throws Hiragi for a loop when he asks out of the blue if he too was in love with Yuki, forcing Hiragi into a confession he isn't ready to make.
The split attraction model? Alterous Love? Queerplatonic relationships? From the creator of Perfectly Queer: An Illustrated Introduction, this bold and brilliantly illustrated guide is written for anyone looking to explore the beautiful ace and aro communities; the acefluxes, the arospikes, the demis, the greys, the frays and more. Separate the myths and stereotypes, and discover some of the wonderful intricacies that shape each spectrum, including: forms of love and attraction, common identities, microlabels, flags, and the entertaining community-led culture. Packed with quizzes, activity sheets and a directory of further resources, this is a celebration of all things ace and aro!
It is a new dawn for the C-in-C, whose ascension to power is the result of the assassination of the reformist military head of state, General Mutallah Mohammed, who once promised to transfer power to a democratic government and failed. As a handful of military leaders meet in a private guest house, it soon becomes evident there are cracks in the military foundation and that a palace coup is boiling just beneath the surface. The leaders know they must choose who will be the next President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. But the question remains-who? As soon as General Obasanjo becomes the new president, the nation is plunged into chaos. As a revolution brings masses to the streets who destroy and paralyze all government institutions, Obas realizes he must terminate the ruthlessness of the mafia by appointing the no-nonsense, second-in-command military ruler, Brigadier 'Taju Agbon, to power. But all of Obas's efforts are in vain as more intolerants emerge, the upper class is attacked, and corrupt politicians are robbed of their wealth and properties. In this action-packed tale full of surprising twists and turns, the reign of the last dictator precariously hangs in the balance as he attempts to rule over a nation in jeopardy.
The children of the Grace Field House orphanage must escape a macabre fate before it's too late. Life at Grace Field House is good for Emma and her fellow orphans. While the daily studying and exams they have to take are tough, their loving caretaker provides them with delicious food and plenty of playtime. But perhaps not everything is as it seems... With Lucas's help, Emma is able to finally uncover the mystery of William Minerva. While their helper may no longer be alive, Emma now knows how to escape the world of demons. However, first they will need to escape Goldy Pond in one piece. And to do that, they'll have to take down some of the most powerful demons they've ever come across!
Awesome adventures inspired by the best-selling Pokemon Sword & Shield video games set in the wild Galar region! Casey Shield, a hacker who invented the Dynamax Simulator, and Henry Sword, a boy who repairs gear for Pokemon, both dream of entering the Galar region's Gym battles. For Casey, it's a chance to reunite with her lost Pokemon. For Henry, it's an opportunity to search for the legendary Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield. Henry, Casey and their friends arrive at Motostoke to participate in the Gym Challenge. They've missed the opening ceremonies, but they're still able to join in the challenges! Henry's first official battle pits him against Gym Leader Milo. Will Henry's first Dynamax battle also be his last?!
An extraordinary memento of a life-changing moment in history, artist Vic Lee's visually stunning, graphic novel-style personal diary chronicles his experience of the coronavirus pandemic as it unfolded. With beautiful hand-drawn illustrations and typography, Vic Lee's Corona Diary vividly captures what it was like to live through this unprecedented period. Listening to daily news stories, experiencing different ways of living and working as well as adapting to new and necessary social controls, renowned London artist, illustrator and storyteller Vic Lee documents the first six months of the pandemic in real time. An epilogue spread touches on the events of July, August and September. Reflect on and process the unforgettable events of the pandemic through an intimate account in images and lettering of the initial news from a place called Wuhan, Italy's first cases then state of emergency, its spread across the world and the WHO's declaration of a global pandemic, the lockdown and toilet paper shortages, the economic fallout, the unfathomable numbers of people dead, the immense gratitude to those on the frontline of the health services, the reactions and decisions made by leaders that would affect us all, the anxiety and isolation - all the twists and turns. While this work of art is a snapshot of one person's experience, it conveys events experienced and emotions felt by billions around the world - a permanent record of a time we will never forget.
High school student Kei Nagai is killed in a traffic accident, but
immediately revives to learn that he may not be human at all. Instead,
he may be a Demi-Human, a mysterious almost immortal being blessed with
amazing super-human abilities. Scared, he runs away, and is aided in
his escape from society by his friend Kai. Unfortunately for Kei, the
manhunt is on and he will soon be caught within a conflict between
mankind and other Demi-Humans as they prepare to fight for global
supremacy.
Antisocial, dorky boy seeks fun-loving, sexy vampire for blood-sucking and transforming into her minion. One sleepless night, Ko slips out to walk the streets. Life after dark is a revelation! Especially when he meets flirtatious Nazuna. Except that she's a vampire. That's okay. He wants to become a creature of the night too. But transformation doesn't come that easily... Now that Ko and Nazuna know the identity of the vampire responsible for the deaths of Kyoko's parents, they are on high alert. Is it possible to seek justice- or to at least prevent her from wreaking another path of destruction? The answers will test Ko's human friendships as well as his own humanity...
If Saori had her way, her big sister Iori would always be there beside
her―just reach out a hand and they could touch, open a mouth and they
could talk. But now Iori has a girlfriend. And a job. And a lot less
time for her little sis. Somehow, whenever she can’t be with her
sister, Saori finds her way to her classmate Shizuku. But what exactly
is that girl to her...?
All five issues of the "Rock 'N' Roll Comics Series: The Pink Floyd Experience" have been out of print and in demand for over fifteen years. As showcased in Pink Floyd's own official box CD set "Shine On", the Floyd comics chronicle rock's most enigmatic, psychedelic warriors, from their early days with stoner icon Syd Barrett, through their split (and later reformation). With art by Marvel and DC star Ken Landgraf (Wolverine, Hawkman, Nightwing & Flamebird), this collection also includes updated material, bringing the saga up to 2010.
Despite a successful trip that brings her and Arisa closer, Mari still
has questions on her mind. What exactly caused Arisa’s amnesia, and
what if it happens again? As Mari worries, Arisa herself is busy
enjoying their lovey-dovey days together in bliss! She does her best to
relearn the ways of physical intimacy, and even makes a bold decision
for Mari’s birthday, but...there may be a surprise in store when her
girlfriend takes some rather daring advice to heart!
All your favorite Pokemon game characters jump out of the screen into the pages of this action-packed manga! A stylish new omnibus edition of the best-selling Pokemon Adventures manga, collecting all the original volumes of the series you know and love. When Pokemon Trainer Red goes missing, his faithful Pikachu teams up with Trainer Amarillo del Bosque Verde to find him. The quest will take smarts, skills and a lot of help from Red's friends and other Pokemon. It will also pit Yellow and Pikachu against the Elite Four, whose headquarters on the mysterious Cerise Island will put all their battle tactics to the test! Collects the original Pokemon Adventures volumes 4, 5 & 6!
First comes marriage, then comes an earthbound love that is out of this world! From the day his parents named him, Nasa Yuzaki has felt connected to outer space...whether he likes it or not. His efforts to outperform the space program veer off course when an accident introduces him to Tsukasa, a mysterious girl with strange powers. Is she an alien, a moon goddess or something else? Since she insists on marrying him, Nasa will have plenty of chances to find out! Now that Nasa and Tsukasa are married, it's time for him to meet her family. Unfortunately for him, that means getting kidnapped by Tsukasa's overprotective sister Chitose and her combat maids. Will Nasa's life end before he's even kissed his new wife? Or picked out a ring? Or, most crucially of all, found out what movies she's into?
The popular shojo manga series that was adapted into the Blue Spring Ride anime! Futaba Yoshioka thought all boys were loud and obnoxious until she met Kou Tanaka in junior high. But as soon as she realized she really liked him, he had already moved away because of family issues. Now, in high school, Kou has reappeared, but is he still the same boy she fell in love with? Futaba Yoshioka has encountered her first love again in high school, but he seems different from the boy she once knew. The hearts of Futaba and Kou have aligned, but are more of their friends pairing off? The journey of youth concludes.
To the outside world, Dick Lane and Mick Mason look like two average, law-abiding citizens. However, they lead an amazing double life - for when fiendish finks and vile villains step over the line, Dick and Mick strike back as the crime-fighting duo, Birdman and Chicken! Cowled, caped and equipped with a vast array of crime-busting gadgets, Birdman and Chicken fight back against the likes of The Giggler, Sourpuss, The Puzzler and Father Time - and sometimes they win! A rib-tickling parody of the 1966 Batman television series, Trevor Metcalfe's super-series was a highlight of Krazy comic every week and is finally collected here for the first time.
Deadpool moves to Tokyo and makes a mess of everything! 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 being repeatedly dismembered, Deadpool always brings chaos and his characteristic sense of humor along with him! Deadpool has proven to be a core member of the Avengers Samurai Squad, as befits such a well-loved, respected, efficient, and handsome hero. (Sakura Spider, Neiro, and Kage are present as well.) But Loki is still lurking in the shadows, determined to lure Deadpool to the side of darkness through his wicked schemes. Look, we’ll just say it: this time it’s Deadpool versus Thanos, and it only gets weirder from there!
An adaptation to Disney's all-new live action feature film of a notoriously fashionable villain, the legendary Cruella de Vil. You don't become a legend by being nice. She wasn't born Cruella. Gifted with talent, innovation, and ambition, Estella dreamed of becoming a fashion designer, but the world seemed intent on making sure her dreams would never come true. The life of an amateur thief is hardly a glamourous one, but in 1970s London, at the crossroads of fashion, Estella has a vision for herself and her designs, if only she can afford it! Witness Estella's life on the streets with her best friends and partners in (petty) crime, Horace and Jasper, before the infamous diva Cruella emerges to make sure no one gets in her way!
Corporate worker Akane’s childhood gal pal Jun shows up and they rekindle their friendship with copious amounts of alcohol. Jun gets very, very drunk very, very quick and Akane tries to help shake it off by bringing her to a...love hotel? Meanwhile, Nadeshiko—the sex android Akane bought in a fit of loneliness—becomes jealous of Jun. She sends a message to Akane saying that she's leaving home to re-evaluate their relationship. Jealousy rears its ugly head in this naughty tale of cohabitation between a single office lady and her android!
A social butterfly makes friends with a wallflower-whether he's ready or not! Junta Shiraishi blends into the background so much that even his classmates fail to spot him. His goal is to make the most of his high school years, but that pesky invisibility gets in the way...until Nagisa Kubo notices him! Kubo's playful teasing kicks Shiraishi out of his comfort zone and begins a friendship-or maybe something more? Summer vacation is looking up for Shiraishi when he and his friends make plans to hang out. Of course, they all have to pass their end-of-term exams first... Then, Shiraishi gets an invitation from Kubo's sister to work at a Kubo family beach shack. Sand, sea, and swimsuits, oh my!
A remastered 2-in-1 edition of the all-time classic hit from one of Japan's most beloved creators, available for the first time in a format faithful to the original work. One day, teenage martial artist Ranma Saotome went on a training mission with his father and ended up taking a dive into some cursed springs at a legendary training ground in China. Now, every time he's splashed with cold water, he changes into a girl. His father, Genma, changes into a panda! What's a half-guy, half-girl to do? Hinako Ninomiya, Furinkan High's newest teacher, has a special martial arts ability that drains an opponent's energy, transforming her from her childlike stature into a tall, sultry siren. Can Ranma defeat Hinako, or will he find himself in permanent detention? And a sojourn to the remote region of Ryugenzawa reunites Akane with Shinnosuke, a mysterious boy from her childhood. But Shinnosuke doesn't remember much of anything, and he's dying of a deadly wound inflicted by Akane. The only thing keeping him alive is Ryugenzawa's magical water, which is drying up. With doomed Shinnosuke on her conscience, will Akane decide to stay with him until the bitter end...?
The children of the Grace Field House orphanage must escape a macabre fate before it's too late. Life at Grace Field House had been good for Emma and her fellow orphans. While the daily studying and exams they had to take were tough, their loving caretaker provided them with delicious food and plenty of playtime. But when they discover the horrifying truth about why they are being kept at the orphanage, their lives change forever... Back at Grace Field House, Emma faces Peter with the future of the demon world hanging in the balance. Meanwhile, something unexpected is happening in the demon capital. Can the children finally escape to the human world? And what fate awaits Emma at the end of her long journey? |
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