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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. After a fierce battle with a
demon inside a maddening house of ever-changing rooms, Tanjiro has
a chance to find out about the fighter in the boar-head mask. Who
is this passionate swordsman and what does he want? Later, a new
mission has Tanjiro and his compatriots heading for Mt. Natagumo
and a confrontation with a mysterious and horrifying threat...
Also known as MDZS, the blockbuster danmei/Boys' Love novels from
China that inspired comics, animation, and the live-action series
The Untamed! This historical fantasy tale of two powerful men who
find each other through life and death is now in English, for the
very first time! Wei Wuxian was once one of the most powerful men
of his generation, a talented and clever young cultivator who
harnessed martial arts and spirituality into powerful abilities.
But when the horrors of war led him to seek more power through
demonic cultivation, the world's respect for his abilities turned
to fear, and his death was celebrated throughout the land. Years
later, he awakens in the body of an aggrieved young man who
sacrifices his soul so that Wei Wuxian can exact revenge on his
behalf. Though granted a second life, Wei Wuxian is not free from
his first, nor the mysteries that appear before him now. Yet this
time, he'll face it all with the righteous and esteemed Lan Wangji
at his side, another powerful cultivator whose unwavering
dedication and shared memories of their past will help shine a
light on the dark truths that surround them. This xianxia fantasy
tale built around the romanticized love between two men (danmei)
has spawned a multimedia franchise that has taken the globe by
storm. The Seven Seas English-language edition will include
exclusive, all-new covers from Jin Fang (jinzillaa), interior
illustrations from Marina Privalova (BaoshanKaro), and a
translation by Suika (yummysuika) with editor Pengie (pengiesama).
The young Robert Louis Stevenson, living in a boarding house in San
Francisco while waiting for his beloved's divorce from her feckless
husband, dreamed of writing a soaring novel about his landlady's
adventurous and globe-trotting husband but he never got around to
it. And very soon thereafter he was married, headed home to
Scotland, and on his way to becoming the most famous novelist in
the world, after writing such classics as Treasure Island, The
Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and Kidnapped. But now
Brian Doyle brings Stevenson's untold tale to life, braiding the
adventures of seaman John Carson with those of a young Stevenson,
wandering the streets of San Francisco, gathering material for his
fiction, and yearning for his beloved across the bay. An adventure
tale, an elegy to one of the greatest writers of our language, a
time-traveling plunge into The City by the Bay during its own
energetic youth, The Adventures of John Carson in Several Quarters
of the World is entertaining, poignant, and sensual.
Zatanna’s past and present collide in a brand-new series by Eisner
Award-winning writer Mariko Tamaki (Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass, I Am
Not Starfire) and Javier Rodríguez!
After a deadly mistake left her terrified of her own abilities, Zatanna
found a home for herself in Las Vegas performing a free show full of
sleight-of-hand and cheap card tricks at the crappiest casino on the
strip. It’s not exactly glamourous—or heroic—but it sure beats the risk
of dabbling in real magic! That is, until a mysterious stranger plunges
Zatanna’s world into chaos, dredging up old wounds and cracking open an
inter-dimensional rift in the process!
Now, Zatanna will have to face her fears and embrace her powers whether
she wants to or not! But will the magic words do the trick, or will it
all collapse around her like a house of cards?
This volume collects Zatanna: Bring Down The House #1-5.
Broke young man + chainsaw dog demon = Chainsaw Man! Denji was a
small-time devil hunter just trying to survive in a harsh world.
After being killed on a job, he is revived by his pet devil Pochita
and becomes something new and dangerous-Chainsaw Man! Having been
forced to kill a friend, Denji finds that his brain has turned to
mush from despair. Without the motivation to keep going, he seeks
help from Makima. But Makima is not what she appears, and Denji's
pain is only just beginning.
Also known as BAB, the newest Chinese danmei/Boys' Love novel series from the blockbuster author of The Husky and His White Cat Shizun!
A modern tale with a sci-fi edge: an elite young man with a dark side develops a deep, aggressive relationship with his former doctor.
Wealthy and handsome, yet mentally unstable—He Yu has returned home from overseas with one goal in mind: to win the heart of Xie Xue, the girl of his dreams. However, in his time away, he has nursed more than unrequited feelings. He must confront his long-held grudge against Xie Xue’s overprotective brother, Xie Qingcheng, who doesn’t think He Yu capable of love.
But history is not easily rewritten. As He Yu’s former doctor, Xie Qingcheng is the only person in the world who truly understands He Yu’s volatile mental illness. When the two are involved in an explosive incident that exposes a dark secret, Xie Qingcheng’s suspicions about He Yu are confirmed. Now, He Yu must confront his own demons…including his dark obsession with Xie Qingcheng.
High jinx on the high seas Buy three volumes of "One Piece" for the
price of two
High jinx on the high seas Buy three volumes of "One Piece" for the
price of two
R to L (Japanese Style).
Follow the beginning of Luffy's search for the greatest treasure in
the world... one guy alone in a rowboat, in search of the legendary
"One Piece." Three volumes of One Piece for the price of two
(Contains volumes 4,5,6).
As a child, Monkey D. Luffy dreamed of becoming the King of the
Pirates. But his life changed when he accidentally gained the power
to stretch like rubber...at the cost of never being able to swim
again Now Luffy, with the help of a motley collection of pirate
wannabes, is setting off in search of the "One Piece," said to be
the greatest treasure in the world...
To gain the power he needs to save his friend from a cursed spirit,
Yuji Itadori swallows a piece of a demon, only to find himself
caught in the midst of a horrific war of the supernatural! 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. Fortunately,
there exists a mysterious school of jujutsu sorcerers who exist to
protect the precarious existence of the living from the
supernatural! Despite the injuries and losses they suffered in an
attack on the Goodwill Event, the students of Jujutsu High have
little time rest as people start dying under mysterious
circumstances. Could these strange deaths have anything to do with
Sukuna's lost fingers?
Whether one describes them as sequential art, graphic narratives or
graphic novels, comics have become a vital part of contemporary
culture. Their range of expression contains a tremendous variety of
forms, genres and modes from high to low, from serial entertainment
for children to complex works of art. This has led to a growing
interest in comics as a field of scholarly analysis, as comics
studies has established itself as a major branch of criticism. This
handbook combines a systematic survey of theories and concepts
developed in the field alongside an overview of the most important
contexts and themes and a wealth of close readings of seminal works
and authors. It will prove to be an indispensable handbook for a
large readership, ranging from researchers and instructors to
students and anyone else with a general interest in this
fascinating medium.
Immortal tales of the past and present from the world of Vampire Knight.
These are the stories of what happened during the 1,000 years of
Kaname’s slumber and the start of his human life.
Even after the diplomatic marriage between Ai and Taro, peace between
humans and vampires remains precarious. Ren desires to have the weapon
to protect peace, but Ai chooses to distance herself to avoid losing
those who are dear to her. Meanwhile, Yuki looks back on her sin of
desiring eternity for Zero…
Relive the story of Ponyo and Sosuke in this full-color film comic! Ponyo is a sweet-faced goldfish from a magical realm under the sea. One day, Ponyo’s curiosity takes her far from home. After accidentally hitching a ride on a jellyfish, Ponyo washes up on the shore and is found by Sosuke, a kindly human boy. Sosuke takes her home and does his best to make sure she’s happy and well-fed in the human world. But Ponyo’s father, a powerful underwater sorcerer, has sent out mysterious tidal forces to locate his daughter. Ponyo and Sosuke may be torn apart just when they’ve become best friends! Experience the dynamic imagination of Hayao Miyazaki in this heartwarming love story!
SOMETHING TO FIGHT FOR, SOMEONE TO LIVE FOR Gods should never
meddle in the affairs of mortals, but Xie Lian is not one to follow
the rules when lives are at risk. He spits in the face of heaven
and its laws and descends in a fury to save his country from
drought and civil war. Yet this golden child gets a harsh dose of
reality when he discovers just how little one individual-even a
god-can do to save a crumbling nation. As the people reject and
betray him, one young soldier stands by Xie Lian-a boy with a face
wrapped in bandages and a fierce loyalty in his heart. In this
chaotic past, can an unshakable bond grow from the ashes of
unimaginable destruction?
Collecting the Tenth Doctor and Rose's adventures from the pages of
Doctor Who Magazine This deluxe trade paperback collection contains
extra features on the making of every story within.
Ever felt like your parents just don't understand? Well, with an
intergalactic breed of brain-sucking space parents that really do
not understand hot on their heels, Billy Kaplan (Wiccan) and
boyfriend Teddy Altman (Hulking) will accept help from just about
anyone - even the totally mischievous, pint-sized Kid Loki It's not
easy being teen
Tales of Xyphoid is an illustrated anthology written and drawn by
John Morgan Curtis. These tales include adventures of fantasy
action hero John Blackmoon, the hilarious exploits of Stoner Dave,
the deadly deeds of the White Warrior, the college hijinks of
Hael's Story, and last a story about a boy who wakes up and
discovers his eyebrows are missing. This book collects the first
six issues of the hit independent comic book series, Tales of
Xyphoid.
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