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Kasumi and Kyousuke are polar opposites when it comes to
personality. Kasumi is reserved, soft-spoken and shy; Kyousuke is
energetic and has always been popular among their peers. As the
saying goes though, opposites have a tendency to attract, and these
two have been fast friends since elementary school. To Kasumi,
Kyousuke has always been a hero to look up to, someone who supports
him and saves him from the bullies. But now, school is over; their
relationship suddenly becomes a lot less simple to describe. Facing
the world - and one another - as adults, both men find there are
things they struggle to say out loud, even to each other.
Slaine, Ukko his faithful, evil-smelling dwarf and trainee
priestess Nest visit the fortress of the Ever-Living Ones. These
arch-druids may hold the key to the final defeat of the evil forces
oppressing Slaine's people, but a chance encounter hurls Slaine and
his allies through time to evergreater battles, threats and
challenges! Written by Pat Mills (Charley's War) with art by Glenn
Fabry (Preacher) and Massimo Belardinelli (Mean Team) amongst
others, this is the latest edition of the second volume of the
classic adventures of the Celtic warrior Slaine.
Can muscles crush magic?! In the magic realm, magic is
everything-everyone can use it, and one's skill determines their
social status. Deep in the forest, oblivious to the ways of the
world, lives Mash. Thanks to his daily training, he's become a
fitness god. When Mash is discovered, he has no choice but to
enroll in magic school, where he must beat the competition without
revealing his secret-he can't use magic! Lang's vicious hunt for
coins is in full swing! To stop them from monopolizing the chance
to earn a Divine Visionary position, Mash teams up with his Adler
compatriots. Afterwards, the Sixth and Seventh Fangs of the Magia
Lupus swoop in to attack Mash while he's cleaning the owl huts.
Then, when his friends become the next victims of the Magia Lupus's
callous dog-eat-dog philosophy, an enraged Mash is ready to face
them head-on!
Kill some time with former hit man Taro Sakamoto! Taro Sakamoto was
once a legendary hit man considered the greatest of all time. Bad
guys feared him! Assassins revered him! But then one day he quit,
got married, and had a baby. He's now living the quiet life as the
owner of a neighborhood store, but how long can Sakamoto enjoy his
days of retirement before his past catches up to him?! Dangerous
serial killers clash with the Order and Sakamoto's crew clash! As
the battles rage on, Sakamoto undergoes an unexpected
transformation. Meanwhile, the evil mastermind X reveals his true
intent, which sends shock waves through the assassin world!
Goku's adventure from the best-selling classic manga Dragon Ball
continues in this new series written by Akira Toriyama himself!
Ever since Goku became Earth's greatest hero and gathered the seven
Dragon Balls to defeat the evil Boo, his life on Earth has grown a
little dull. But new threats loom overhead, and Goku and his
friends will have to defend the planet once again in this
continuation of Akira Toriyama's best-selling series, Dragon Ball!
Goku Black's identity has been revealed as Zamas, the lord of lords
from Universe 10! But he's not alone-his counterpart from the
parallel universe has teamed up with him and, thanks to the super
Dragon Balls, they are nearly unstoppable! In the present, Goku
trains with Master Roshi to perfect the Mafuba and seal Zamas away.
Meanwhile, Kaio-shin takes Lord Gowas, Zamas's mentor, to the
parallel universe to try and push his former pupil back to being
good!
Behind enemy lines, Jedi Knight Aayla Secura's covert mission is
threatened by an encounter with Shon-Ju-a former Padawan turned
cult leader. Shon-Ju claims to be after the same Separatist warlord
that Aayla was sent to capture, but he also has plenty of reasons
to hate the Republic and the Jedi. The Force is with Aayla, but she
may need more than her lightsaber against The Deadly Hands of
Shon-JuA"!
The Witch's Throne, based on the hit Tapas webcomic, is a riotous
action-packed graphic novel epic that blends fantasy, comedy,
manga, and a love of RPG adventure stories. Elves! Ogres! Dragons!
When optimistic young alchemist Agni embarks on a quest to become
one of the sacred heroes sent to slay the Witch, she expects to
save the world...and maybe make some friends along the way. But she
soon realizes nothing is as straightforward as in her childhood
stories, and becoming a hero may come at a horrible cost. A vibrant
and funny spin on classic shonen anime with the vibrancy of Steven
Universe and the grand imagination of Dungeons and Dragons.
Includes episodes 1 - 30 of the webcomic.
Faced with the choice of being married to a strange spirit or being
made into dinner, Aoi decides to create a third option for herself!
Aoi Tsubaki inherited her grandfather's ability to see spirits-and
his massive debt to them! Now she's been kidnapped and taken to
Kakuriyo, the spirit world, to make good on his bill. Her options:
marry the head of the inn her grandfather trashed, or get eaten by
demons. But Aoi isn't the type to let spirits push her around, and
she's determined to redeem her grandfather's IOU on her own terms!
Aoi is excited about her chance to finally try the famous Tenjin-ya
kaiseki meal and stay the night in one of the inn's lavish rooms.
But unexpected guests throw the staff into an uproar and send Aoi
and the hot springs manager fleeing into the night. What mystery
has arrived at the Demon's Gate while the Odanna is away?!
A hilarious office romance
Reads R to L (Japanese Style), for M audiences. Choko Kuze is in a
relationship with Masayuki Domoto, her current boss and former
servant. Masayuki asked Choko to move in with him, but now he can't
bear taking his precious Milady away from her parents. Will
shopping with Choko for lovey-dovey home furnishings change his
mind?
Based on the hit manga, light novel, and anime series by Nakatani
Nio. Experience the world of this beloved yuri romance through the
perspectives of other creators! More tales of budding relationships
featuring Yuu, Touko, Sayaka, and all your other faves! Maid
outfits, kisses stolen during student council meetings, Touko
cross-dressing, and bathtime with Riko and Miyako-all that and more
can be found in this collection of stories about girls blooming
into love...with each other!
In a city where the entire population has superpowers, follow the
lives of those who attempt to solve and prevent crime! Follow along
on the adventures of Precinct 10, affectionately known as Top 10!
You won't want to miss as Smax, Toybox, Dust Devil and more work on
solving crimes and protecting their home! This collection contains
America's Best Comics Special, Smax #1-5, Top Ten #1-12, Top Ten:
49'ers, Top Ten: Beyond the Farthest Precinct #1-5, and Top Ten:
Season 2 #1-4!
The intrigue and royal conspiracy in the Bard's Richard III is
given a dark manga twist that will appeal to aficionados of both
comics and the classics. Richard, the ambitious third son of the
House of York, believes he is cursed, damned from birth to eternal
darkness. But is it truly fate that sets him on the path to
personal destruction? Or his own tormented longings? Based on an
early draft of Shakespeare's Richard III, Aya Kanno's dark fantasy
finds the man who could be king standing between worlds, between
classes, between good and evil. When Buckingham mounts a rebellion,
Richard is compelled to cross swords with the man who was formerly
his other half. Meanwhile, the web of atrocities that Richmond
weaves begins to tear Richard's authority apart!
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition contains two volumes of the
beloved The Legend of Zelda manga series, presented in a deluxe
format featuring new covers and color art pieces by Akira Himekawa.
The battle for Hyrule and the Sacred Realm has begun! A young boy
named Link must defeat evil on his long, perilous quest to find the
spiritual stones that hold the key to the Triforce, and deliver
them to Zelda, princess of the land of Hyrule. It's not easy being
a hero in the realm of Hyrule, but Link discovers that sometimes
it's even tougher on those around him. He'll need the power of the
Triforce to save his friends and family from threats posed by the
mysterious Skull Kid and the treacherous Agahnim.
Deep dive into the full story of Marvel Comics in a single,
beautifully illustrated volume. Created in full collaboration with
Marvel, this fan-favourite title, last published in 2017, now
covers more than 80 years of Marvel history, from the company's
first incarnation as Timely Comics to the multimedia giant it is
today. Packed with artwork from the original comics, this
chronological account traces the careers of Marvel Super Heroes
such as The Avengers, Spider-Man, Black Panther, Iron Man, Black
Widow, and Guardians of the Galaxy, and the writers and artists who
developed them. It also charts the real-life events that shaped the
times and details Marvel landmarks in publishing, movies, and TV.
Explore the pages of this magnificent Marvel book to discover: -
Timeless art from the original comic books on every page that
brings the text vividly to life. - Easy to navigate, chronological
presentation of key events, plus an extensive index. - Written by
leading Marvel historians: Tom DeFalco, Peter Sanderson, Tom
Brevoort, Matthew K. Manning, and Stephen (Win) Wiacek. This latest
edition to DK's best-selling encyclopedic Marvel publications
offers an unparalleled breadth and depth of information about the
company and its vast creations, bringing the Marvel story fully
up-to-date with information on all the company's achievements. The
format is accessible and easy-to-navigate, showcasing chronological
presentations of Marvel milestones alongside real-life events, as
well as an extensive index. A must-have volume for all Marvel fans
from age 12 to adult, whether for readers interested in popular
culture and comic books, or fans of Marvel comics and movies
seeking to broaden their knowledge and deepen their understanding
of the company's history, impact, trends, and huge output.
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...
Tanjiro sets out on the path of the Demon Slayer to save his sister
and avenge his family! In Taisho-era Japan, kindhearted Tanjiro
Kamado 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. The battle against the powerful sibling demons
Gyutaro and Daki is not going well. Although finally able to fight
alongside Tanjiro against the monsters, Zenitsu, Inosuke and even
the Hashira Tengen Uzui may all be overwhelmed. Battling even one
of Lord Muzan's Twelve Kizuki is hard enough-can Tanjiro face two
of them alone?
Watch out! Mums have superpowers! Milo's mum always knows what he's
up to. She knows when he's using her saucepans to brew up magic
spells. She knows when he's bouncing on his bed. She even knows
when he's wrestling with giant sea monsters in the bath! But how
does she do it? There can only be one answer: she must have X-RAY
VISION! So one day Milo decides to put Mum's powers to the test...
A brilliantly funny picture book from Alex T. Smith, the well-known
creator of Claude books and TV series A humorous, fast-paced
adventure in which mum saves the day! Features an inclusive cast of
characters Perfect for Mother's Day and a super fun read for all
year round! Previously published as My Mum Has X-Ray Vision and My
Mum is a Supermum
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...
Nazuna isn't the only one who thinks Ko is a delicious snack. And
Ko isn't the only one who gets jealous. When Ko draws the attention
of four other vampire girls with nefarious intentions, he must
fight for his life-even though he wants to give it up to become a
vampire. But only to a certain special someone. Unfortunately,
there's a time limit on being "turned," which raises
the...uh...stakes. Then, Ko follows some dating advice that
backfires. Undeterred, he tries to help another vampire and mortal
mend their love/hate relationship.
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... The
tragedy of vampire hunter Anko's past and her former relationship
with Nazuna is finally revealed. But old ties don't always lead to
new ones... Then, on Halloween, while Ko suffers through a date
with Rila, Anko goes on a rampage-and our gang of vampire frenemies
isn't her only target!
The beloved fantasy adventure Inuyasha continues with the next
generation of demon hunters! Can the three teenage daughters of
demon dog half-brothers Inuyasha and Sesshomaru save their parents,
themselves, and both realms from the menace of the seven mystical
Rainbow Pearls? First stop, Demon Slayers' Village, where the trio
joins forces with old friends and frenemies of Inuyasha-Kohaku,
Sango, Miroku, and Koga! Plus, Miroku tells the tale of meeting
Sesshomaru's flunky Jaken after the fateful day when the twins were
separated. Then, while Towa receives a surprising new weapon to
train with, Moroha reunites with her former mentor Yawaragi, who
strong-armed her into becoming a bounty hounter. And all three
girls discover they harbor something inside them that draws enemies
to them like moths to a flame-including the fearsome Four Perils!
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