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Striving for enlightenment by way of the sword, Miyamoto Musashi is
prepared to cut down anyone who stands in his way. Vagabond is an
action-packed portrayal of the life and times of the quintessential
warrior-philosopher--the most celebrated samurai of all time!
Shinmen Takezo is destined to become the legendary sword-saint,
Miyamoto Musashi--perhaps the most renowned samurai of all time.
For now, Takezo is a cold-hearted kiler, who will take on anyone in
mortal combat to make a name for himself. This is the journey of a
wild young brute who strives to reach enlightenment by way of the
sword--fighting on the edge of death.
All 12 volumes of Death Note in one monstrously large edition!
This hefty omnibus combines all 2,400 pages of the megahit thriller into a single massive tome, presented in a beautiful silver slipcase. A perfect collectible conversation piece and a must-have for Death Note fans. Also contains the epilogue Death Note 13: How to Read, never before seen in English!
Light Yagami is an ace student with great prospects—and he's bored out of his mind. But all that changes when he finds the Death Note, a notebook dropped by a rogue Shinigami death god. Any human whose name is written in the notebook dies, and now Light has vowed to use the power of the Death Note to rid the world of evil. But when criminals begin dropping dead, the authorities send the legendary detective L to track down the killer. With L hot on his heels, will Light lose sight of his noble goal…or his life?
In this sci-fi/fantasy survival thriller, the dangerous and deadly
realm of the Otherside—where urban legends roam—calls to two women,
both in search of something. As they set out to sate their curiosity
and explore this other world, will the most earth-shattering thing they
discover on the Otherside be their feelings for each other?
Luna Urumi, the Satsuki fanatic, whispers with her enchanting voice:
“I, Luna, am your servant. Please take me with you to the Blue World’s
far horizon.”
In the discussion that ensues, the truth finally comes out that Sorawo
has been able to see visions of Satsuki this whole time! Shocked by the
revelation, Toriko struggles to sort out her emotions while the group
heads ever deeper into their exploration of the Mountain Ranch. But
what is the dangerous being that lurks at the center of it?
Written as a celebration of all things Tokyo Revengers, this is the ultimate series guidebook for fans who want to know everything about everyone in the world of the Tokyo Manji Gang. Packed with art, character profiles, and heaps of info about the Tokyo Revengers universe, it also includes special extras like original location designs direct from Wakui-sensei’s notes. Fans won’t want to miss this collection, comprising material from three separate books previously only available in Japan!
Gold city is in for a big surprise! Mr Mpisi and his cohorts have
met secretly to devise a plot to undo the rise of Kwezi and the
superhero phenomena. They unleash Mamadou, a raging giant from the
hidden land of the hyena to wreak havoc in the city centre. With
Mohau and Khoi still in inter-dimensional travel, and Kwezi yet to
gain new insights and powers back home, all is left to an
introspective Azania to protect the city. Will the cunning Mr
Mpisi’s elaborate plan succeed in furthering his dark cause? Will
Azania’s heroism win out? Will Kwezi and the others return in time
to aid Azania and defend the city from the ever-tightening grip of
the megalomaniac, Mr Mpisi?
An action-packed thriller and source of the hit Netflix drama where
the only way to survive is to play the game! 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 if he were anywhere
else. When a strange fireworks show transports him and his friends
to a parallel world, Ryohei thinks all his wishes have come true.
But this new world isn't an empty paradise, it's a vicious game.
And the only way to survive is to play. Life in Borderland can be
grim, but after completing two games Arisu feels like he might be
getting a handle on how his new world works. Chota and Shibuki's
visas are expiring soon, however, so the group doesn't have time to
be picky about their next match. And the arena they stumble upon is
a lesson in just how treacherous the rules in Borderland can be.
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Ages 9 to 12 years The London Deep series is half graphic novel and
half book - with comic art on every page. It's set in the future in
a flooded London, where rival police forces for kids and adults
compete to keep the peace. London is menaced by a mysterious
plague. The disease, which leaves a spider web pattern of fine
lines upon the victim, has been nicknamed 'Threadneedle'. The YPD
order a full scale evacuation of London, claiming that adults are
the carriers. When her father is taken to a 'Safeguarding' centre,
Jemima Mallard enlists the help of a team of mercenaries to bust
him out.
Guts and his companions have finally arrived at the sea, but their respite is short-lived as bloodthirsty beasts possessed by malefic Kushan sorcery emerge from the surf. Guts must again don the Berserker Armor to give his troupe any hope of survival, but the accursed shell threatens his very soul . . . and the lives of his comrades!
Collects Berserk Volumes 28–30, including three fold-out color posters.
Akutagawa and Atsushi devote everything they've got to an explosive
final confrontation. After a desperate battle for the things most
important to them, they both learn the real truth of this world.
The thrilling spin-off of Bungo Stray Dogs comes to a grand
conclusion!
Tanjiro sets out on the path of the Demon Slayer to save his sister
and avenge his family! In Taisho-era Japan, Tanjiro Kamado is a
kindhearted boy who makes a living selling charcoal. But his
peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire
family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has
been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a
dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and
destroy the demon who ruined his life. During final selection for
the Demon Slayer Corps, Tanjiro faces a disfigured demon and uses
the techniques taught by his master, Urokodaki! As Tanjiro begins
to walk the path of the Demon Slayer, his search for the demon who
murdered his family leads him to investigate the disappearances of
young girls in a nearby town.
R to L (Japanese Style). Infinite UniverseMusashi endeavors to take
on sword master Yagyu Sekishusai, a man recognized by many to be
the greatest swordsman of his time. Although Sekishusai is far past
his prime, Musashi still believes killing him will take him further
along the path. Little does he know that going against a man of
such depth and proportion means much more than just killing a
seemingly helpless old man in his sleep.
The joining together of volume 1 and 2 of T.E.A The Ered Adventures
with other short stories. A great gift for a loved one. Ered
travels through life with lots of fun and humor.
An original middle-grade graphic novel from Graphix starring Miles
Morales, by bestselling author Justin A. Reynolds and Eisner
nominee Pablo Leon! Join Miles Morales in his most epic adventure
yet! Miles Morales has just about gotten used to this being
Spider-Man thing. Keeping Brooklyn safe, taking down bad guys, and
finishing his homework - he's got this! But when Spider-Man is
invited to a launch for a brand-new video game, things go sideways
fast. Anyone who plays the game is frozen, and it's all because of
a villain named the Stranger. He's judged humanity and found it
lacking, and his idea of justice is extreme. Left with the fate of
the world in his hands, and the clock is ticking on Miles. Can he
turn old foes to friends and find the answers he needs in time?
Full-colour illustrations throughout by illustrator, Pablo Leon!
Perfect for Marvel fans old and new - especially Spider-Man: Into
the Spider-Verse. An original middle-grade graphic novel with an
enthralling plot.
A HEART THAT YEARNS FOR MILORD Chen Xing has finally arrived in
Chang’an and is to meet the Great Chanyu, a man rumored to be so
beautiful and adorned in finery that he’s beset by marriage proposals.
So why is Xiang Shu sitting on the Great Chanyu’s throne? Meanwhile,
rumor has it that His Majesty, Fu Jian, will soon enact a decree that
any Hu to marry a Han will receive a stipend. What’s more, anyone could
become a wife, be they woman or man. But those feelings of love are not
exactly reciprocal, as a plot to take down His Majesty is afoot, and a
mysterious assassin leaves the Hu Dynasty scrambling for answers. But
danger or not, Xiang Shu remains conspicuously hesitant to make himself
Chen Xing’s protector. Questions abound as Chen Xing, Xiang Shu, and
Feng Qianjun fall deeper into a tangled web of secrets. Will the
inscrutable Great Chanyu finally say ‘I do’ to Chen Xing’s proposal?
Will Chen Xing uncover clues to the Mara case? And can the three men
quell the winds of revolt? Series Overview: It has been three hundred
years since magic disappeared from the Divine Land. Chen Xing is the
last Great Exorcist—a young man with a tenuous grip on magic whose life
is destined to end on his twentieth birthday. As whispers about the
return of the demonic entity known as Mara echo across the land, Chen
Xing is burdened with a daunting task: to seek out his fated
counterpart, the Protector Martial God, and together, to save the
world. Enter Xiang Shu, a condemned man with a haunted past. Accused of
unspeakable atrocities, Xiang Shu is an enigma—handsome, skilled, and
facing execution for crimes he claims he didn’t commit. As their
destinies intertwine, Chen Xing and Xiang Shu embark together on a
journey where the salvation of everything they know hangs in the
balance.
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