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To reconcile the past. It's been six months since Hotaru and Hananoi-kun became official, but lately, Hananoi-kun has been acting strangely. Finally on their first date in a long time, he spills: "We met once before, long ago." Meanwhile, who's the new mystery girl making waves...?! The past and present intertwine as our couple moves on to the next stage!

Ryota Sato finds himself transported to a world where everything drops from monsters in dungeons. Armed with his unique skill and reliable friends in the Ryota Family, he saves the day! But suddenly, a new Family Member appears before him who can power up Ryota’s abilities!

Maka's extraordinary powers of Soul Perception pinpoint the Kishin's hideout for DWMA, but getting there is an entirely different kettle of fish. Now it's up to Kid and the remaining Deathscythes to take out public enemy number the Kishin himself! But erstwhile Deathscythe Justin stands in their way, and while Dr. Stein is more than up to the task of taking him on, the intense madness in the air proves a boon for Justin and a great disadvantage for Stein, who has hovered near the edge of madness his whole life. Has the strongest Meister ever produced by DWMA finally met his match?

Kanta, the Guardian of Senegal, made his first appearance in The Partisans #2, a story that took place in 1942, pitting him against Nazis and emissaries of the evil god Set, and aided by Baroud, the amazon Antales and a young Tanka. However, his origins were not detailed until now.it took two years to put together the authentic Senegalese writer-artist team who produced this issue. Writer M. M. Sy is the author of Sapiens Vampiris, a novel published in 2021 to critical acclaim. Artist Narotam works as a political cartoonist for the Senegalese newspaper, Le Politicien.The story spans the period between 1914 and 1938 and features the Senegalese Tirailleurs ("Riflemen"), a corps of infantry created in 1857 who fought courageously during World War I.

One man's story of turning blood, sweat, and tears into a successful living--literally! After his untimely death as the hardest-working salary man in Japan, Luciel is reincarnated into the magical fantasy world Galdardia. Always the man with a plan, he recreates himself to be a healer, and sets about making his way in the world. But while Luciel knows a thing or two about making money, he knows absolutely nothing about Galdardia. Will his good heart and great work ethic be enough to make him...The Great Cleric? With the help of the Adventurers' Guild, Luciel uncovers the mastermind behind the attack on the healers. And, once again, it seems as though fate is pushing him towards the newly-awakened Labyrinth--the source of all Yenice's recent troubles. Luciel and his allies venture into the Labyrinth, but strength alone won't be enough to make it through this time. If they want to leave the Labyrinth alive, they'll need to work together, get creative, and fight with some "substantial eXperimentation."

Relive the destruction of the History’s Greatest Monster series in this IDW Library Collection! Cities, special forces teams, and a legion of kaiju are no match for…Godzilla!The Godzilla Library Collection is a comprehensive line of books that will collect every comic series by IDW! Volume 3 collects the 13-issue series History’s Greatest Monster by Duane Swierczynski and Simon Gane.Godzilla continues to destroy cities and lives all over the world, and ex–special forces tough guy Boxer is a man with a grudge who vows to end the terror—no matter what! He assembles a top-notch team to take Godzilla and the other monsters down at $7 billion a bounty.

A fairytale about a young prince and the forest creature who saved his life is twisted by tragedy into a bittersweet palace mystery in this new josei manga from the creator of The Ex-Villainess's Unsightly Daughter. As a young boy, Prince Alexei was rescued from certain death by a friendly monster, and the two of them spent blissful days in the forest. But tragedy struck when Alexei's royal destiny caught up with him again. Now a young man, Alexei has taken the throne, becoming Emperor and vowing revenge. Little does he know, the creature who saved him has been reborn as the daughter of a duke--a taciturn young lady with a secret. When fate throws them together at the imperial court, will they recognize each other, or will their jaded pasts keep them apart?

Since before the dawn of memory, one thing has defined human history: the war between ninjas and yakuzas. This coarse and manly manga follows two members of these warring tribes who fill the gutters of modern Tokyo with blood to determine which elemental force will reign supreme! An outrageous new action series, like Jojo's Bizarre Adventure meets Fist of the North Star! Fueled by pride, driven by revengeThe yakuza declare their next battle against the ninja on Tokyo's Teito Highway, the stomping grounds of Japan's legendary biker gangs. With home field advantage, along with a fleet of 30,000 custom made cars, the yakuza seem invincible. In comparison, the five-member ninja team have a herculean challenge, but they've got overwhelming powers of their own. Can they avoid being roadkill and eradicate the evil causing the deadly pileup?Massacre up ahead on the expressway of hell!

Wally Wood is the comic art equivalent of Paul McCartney or Elvis, one of the true all time greats. From his brilliant work at EC Comics, Mad Comics and Magazine, to Thunder Agents and his classic early Marvel Daredevil stories, he is firmly entrenched on the Mt. Rushmore of comic artists!Focuses on one of the all-time greatest comic book artists at the absolute peak of his creative powers: Wally Wood. EC Comics was quite likely the finest comics line ever produced, and Wood, as one of its mainstays, set an incredibly high artistic standard. This volume contains a wonderful selection of stories in original art form by Wood, including My World, Came the Dawn, Mars Is Heaven, He Walked among Us, and more. Additionally, there is a fantastic gallery section of covers by Wood. If you’ve never seen Wood original art, you’ve never seen Wally Wood!

Burning Down the House explores the political, economic and cultural landscape of 21st Century Latin America through comics. It examines works from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, Perú, Colombia, México and Puerto Rico, and the resurgence of comics in recent decades.

In the quiet corners of an unexplored closet, a chance encounter with an old book sparked an unexpected journey for a young girl. Little did she know, within the musty pages lay the keys to a mythical realm, a parable of profound depth and allegorical brilliance. "The Great Building" is not just a story; it is an exploration of civilization, a metaphorical odyssey that transcends time and space.Inspired by a serendipitous discovery, this allegorical mythological fable unfolds through hills and valleys, mountains and vales, inviting readers to embark on a thought-provoking adventure. The prologue sets the stage: "Hills and valleys, mountains and vales. All are traversed as we tell this tale. What of existence? What of life? What of darkness? What of light? Who we are, what we are; this we'll explore as we travel afar."As the pages turn, the narrative weaves a tapestry of profound questions about the essence of life and the nature of human existence. The tale takes unexpected twists and turns, mirroring the unpredictable journey of civilizations. Through captivating prose, the author delves into the core of humanity, unraveling the intricacies of our collective journey through the labyrinth of time."The Great Building" is more than a story; it is a reflection of the common threads that bind us all. Drawing inspiration from chance encounters and the stories we stumble upon, this fable serves as a testament to the transformative power of narrative. In the spirit of timeless allegories, this book invites readers to contemplate the significance of their own stories within the grand tapestry of existence.Immerse yourself in this enchanting narrative, where allegory meets reality, and the ordinary becomes extraordinary. "The Great Building" is a testament to the enduring power of stories, reminding us that, like the young girl who found it in a forgotten closet, profound tales can be discovered in the most unexpected places, waiting to inspire and shape the course of our own journeys.

FLEA FLICKERS BY DAN BROWN, quite simply, is a comic strip about animals playing football. But we don't stop at just parodying football...or animals. You'll find satire about many sports, some of their biggest celebrities, and pop culture as well, to go with knockabout buddy comedy and all-around goofy hijinks. We're FLEA FLICKERS BY DAN BROWN, where fun comic strips and entertaining football haven't gone extinct!

An assassin in the world's deadliest wheelchair and his devoted sister carve an ultra-violent path to recovery across a slick, dystopic landscape in this action manga for fans of Chainsaw Man, Battle Angel Alita, and Dorohedoro! Living on Guicheng Isalnd, called "the most dangerous town in the universe," is no easy task. Genetic doping is common for gangs to gain ultimate power. Shizuka, a young girl, takes on the most dangerous of assassin jobs, but she's not the one doing the killing. Rather, it's her brother, Nagi, a strong assassin who took a bullet to protect his sister, leaving him in a comatose state and having to use a wheelchair. However, Shizuka has figured out the key to waking her brother up: he must be faced with murderous intent! Thus begins a violent journey of recovery, battling the most dangerous foes!

In this juicy yuri manga, the goody-goody high school girl Sakurai meets a lonely girl--and ends up entangled in a web of blackmail that might just lead to romance. It's hard to keep up with school when you can never say no to a devious classmate! If you crave the latest yuri trending now in Japan, you need this Lonely Girl! After a dramatic intervention, Ayaka finally makes her heartfelt confession and prevents Sora from moving to Hokkaido. Their mutual affection deepens their relationship, calling for "requests" that demand more."Something besides kissing..."Ayaka and Sora are feeling the heat, and they're ready to jump into romance with no regrets.

The class princess's biggest fan discovers she's secretly a needy mess--a mess she's now got to clean up--in this silly and cute yuri manga. A role-reversal rom-com for fans of farcical comedies like Catch These Hands! and I Can't Believe I Slept With You! where the senpai is the one acting out! Known throughout the school for her selflessness and perfect grades, Yaya Suo has won the admiration of every single underclassman--including Ichigo Hinamori. Turned down by her crush because of her childish image, Ichigo wishes nothing more than to be as mature and elegant as her senpai. But Ichigo's perfect image of Yaya is shattered when she comes across her wallowing in self-pity one day. The real Yaya is clumsy, clingy, and selfish--not at all like the perfect act she puts on. What's more, she's desperately starved for attention and now she won't leave Ichigo alone!

Opposite sides of the law flirt with danger--and each other--in a tangled web of political intrigue that is fraught with deception and secrets. A suspenseful mystery sure to get the heart racing in more ways than one, perfect for fans of No. 6 and Banana Fish! Shiro and Ichiro's investigation has led them through all kinds of twists and turns: close calls with members of the yakuza, dangerous trysts with political elite--all while maintaining their ruse as passionate lovers. And yet, with every step they take toward the truth, a tendril of a deeper mystery pulls it just out of reach, leaving more unanswered questions. Their encounter with a skilled assassin at an amusement park seems to be proof of a mastermind at work, if only they could identify who...

Collect the beloved newspaper comic strip that chronicles the saga of the Patterson family in real time, over three decades, in this definitive edition.The For Better or For Worse saga comes to an end in this final volume that finishes collecting Lynn Johnston’s comic strip masterpiece. A fire at Michael and Deanna’s apartment building leaves their family without a place to stay, but this coincides with John’s retirement and desire to downsize their house. April takes one last summer trip to the farm and gets a job at a veterinarian clinic. And finally, the entire cast comes together for the wedding of Elizabeth and Anthony.This volume collects every strip from July 20, 2006, to the series’ conclusion on August 30, 2008, plus all of the new strips created for the second run in newspapers!

The 30th Anniversary of Type O Negative’s album BLOODY KISSES is celebrated in this stunning volume of art and stories. With contributions by rock stars Andy Biersack, Carla Harvey, Cristina Scabbia, and Burton C. Bell (As well as many more!), this anthology captures both the haunted edge and the dry satirical humor that defined what many consider to be the definitive gothic metal album. Written by an ensemble cast of writers including Cristina Scabbia, Charlie Benante, Burton C. Bell, Andy Biersack, Ryan J. Downey, Carla Harvey, and Alan Robert. Illustrated by various artists including Steve Kurth, Alan Robert, and Marco Finnegan. Cover art by Alan Robert Edited by Rantz A. Hoseley

Brilliantly narrated and illustrated by Joshy Benedict, The Pig Flip - translated from the Malayalam by K.K. Muralidharan - is a surreal and narcotic tale of addiction and comeuppance that will linger hauntingly in the mind long after you've read it.

Learn how to develop unique manga characters in just a few easy lessons! This all-in-one guide by master manga illustrator Shun Akagi teaches you the basics of figure drawing and character creation--from hairstyles and clothing to facial expressions and body poses. You'll then be immersed in the elements needed to bring to your story to life: coloration, light and shadow, angles and perspective, composition and storytelling techniques. Shun offers you all the tips and information you need in a series of detailed, hands-on lessons: Tutorials in analogue and digital character design covering topics like anatomy and body structure; facial features and expressions; clothing and accessories; composition and narrative techniquesDetailed case studies covering the full range of challenges faced by manga artists -- from combat scenes to furries -- so you can master the processes and practices you need to know!Dynamic examples focusing on fine details as well as big-picture, broad-stroke basicsOver 800 sample illustrations produced by a professional artist to guide you!Manga Character Design offers you all the techniques used by the pros--whether you draw digitally or manually. **Recommended for artists ages 12+

A comprehensive guide that every manga illustrator needs to have--with scores of full-color examples from dozens of professional illustrators! In this beautifully illustrated book and complete coursebook, award-winning illustrator Shinji Matsuoka presents 80 striking case studies from leading Japanese manga artists. He explains in detail how these artists use the time-honored principles of composition, framing, cropping, color use, perspective and character posing! In hundreds of detailed notes and tips, Matsuoka also teaches you how to use color, shapes, framing, shadows and focal points to communicate your stories in a clear and engaging way. The illustrated case studies in this book show you how to: Ground your illustrations by using time-tested compositional principles as you position elements on the canvasMake the main character stand out through the use of framing to direct the viewer's gazeCreate a sense of dynamism by using the lines formed by elements on the page to form a flowing path around the canvasDepict scenes from unexpected angles like low angle, telephoto and bird's-eye views to make a dramatic impressionAnd much more!

The true story of MIYAMOTO MUSASHI, Japan's greatest swordsman -- told in exciting manga form! Miyamoto Musashi was undefeated throughout his long career as a fighter and became even more famous later in life as the author of The Book of Five Rings--the bible of Japanese military strategy that is still widely read today. This book tells the incredible true story of an enigmatic man who is the greatest swordfighter in history. The exciting events recounted in this book include: Musashi's first duel at the age of 13 when he succesfully defeated a much older and more experienced swordsmanThe dramatic showdown at Ganryujima where Musashi bested his greatest rival, Sasaki Kojiro, and became a living legend throughout JapanHis unparalleled career in fighting 61 duels without ever being defeatedWhy and how he wrote The Book of Five Rings later in life -- a literary classic that has been read by millions of peopleThe Real Musashi is a fast-paced, action-packed story about the most exciting figure in Japanese history, a man whose story continues to be told in countless video games and anime series.

"In the transcendent stories of Miyazawa, Earth teems with magic and wonder." -- Publishers Weekly "A marvelous writer who deserves to be much better known in English." -- Kirkus This charming manga collection presents three modern fables by one of Japan's most gifted authors, the poet and short story writer Kenji Miyazawa. Miyazawa is renowned for his masterful storytelling, poetic imagery and powerful evocation of both the shadows and light of human nature. His world of sentient stars and enchanted forests, presented here in manga form, will appeal to imaginative readers of all ages. The Restaurant of Many Orders follows a pair of confident, self-centered young men on a hunting expedition. After entering a mysterious restaurant deep in the forest the men are given a series of increasingly peculiar orders before they can be served dinner. What begins with simple orders, like removing their coats and brushing their hair, become stranger and stranger before the two men realize that something more cynical is at bay...The Wildcat and the Acorns is the story of a young boy invited to attend a trial where a wildcat presides over golden acorns disputing which acorn is the best one. The Twin Stars brings to life the heavenly constellations, whose musical performances keep the stars twinkling at night. In the daytime, however, the harmony falls apart as the constellations squabble among themselves.

"Filled with light, satirical touches." -- Donald Keene A modern classic, Botchan rivals Soseki's famous I Am a Cat in popularity in Japan. This is the funniest of Soseki's novels, a penetrating portrait of a young man's quest to survive the suffocating hypocrisy of everyone around him while remaining true to his beliefs. Reckless but unfailingly honest, Botchan is the youngest son in a middle-class Tokyo family. Following his graduation from college, he takes a job as a math teacher on the island of Shikoku, far from the city. Thrust into this alien small-town environment, Botchan encounters nothing but trouble from his students and fellow teachers. Among his tormentors are the pompous, two-faced vice-principal; his fawning sidekick—the art teacher; the spineless principal; and a pack of brawny, prankster students -- all of whom seem out to get him. Mayhem ensues, but in the end Botchan prevails through honesty and dogged determination. Recommended for readers ages 14 and up due to explicit language

The Old Kingdom has fallen, and in its place has risen the Dead World: a miserable wasteland where ancient wonders sit empty, and monsters hunt for those remaining humans who are just trying to survive. Their only hope is to follow a vague nursery rhyme with a missing lyric, which is said to lead travellers to the mythical paradise of Oasis.

‘Al-Ali remains a hero in the Arab world, in particular to the Palestinians, who say his name with the same tenderness with which they mention their great poets’ Joe Sacco, from the Introduction

A cowboy who shoots faster than his own shadow, his sarcastic horse - this is the Old West at its funniest. A special volume by a great name of Franco-Belgian comics!