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The world of Versus Fighting is facing an unprecedented struggle! On the one hand, Esport magna Eric Volta wants to professionalize the sector with millions of dollars. On the other hand, Max Volta, his own nephew, was recruited by Inès, a former player of the Versus Dojo arcade who fights to preserve the passion of the fighting game culture and its players. To help him, the legendary TKO the Destroyer will have to come out of his retirement to train his team... And in the middle of it all, there is a surprise guest: Mr. Judeau, a talented player of obscure games that no one else plays. Is the man who gets paid in kebab the Chosen One who will help all these people come together? Welcome to the crazy world of Versus Fighting Story! Officially endorsed by Capcom and the fighting game community, featuring genuine Street Fighter characters, and produced in the vein of the best sports shônen, discover the e-sport spirit, as you have never seen it before.

Based on the works of Leiji Matsumoto (also known as Matsumoto, Reiji).

"A boy suddenly orphaned fights his parents' killer to save a planet, and discovers a new world of danger -- and wonder. Jack, a teenager from Earth, has a dire premonition...something is wrong; however, he cannot imagine the change he will experience in his life when he gets back home. There he finds his parents have died and is transported by two mysterious strangers to a magical world. Together with Victoria, a girl he has just met, he will start a fight of unexpected proportions. Their fate will be inexorably linked to the Resistance, a small group fighting for the freedom of a world called Idúhn. Will he be able to restore the lost peace? A story that mixes adventure, magic and love, and which shows values ​​such as overcoming difficulties, courage and unconditional friendship. Based on the novels by Laura Gallego. And now an animated series on Netflix!"--Provided by publisher.

We are now certain: fairies exist! This universe is made up of mysterious and elusive spirits: the Elves and the Faes. Once we accept this evidence, we still have to recognize them, approach them, and sometimes be wary of them... It took our illustrator all his dexterity to be able to approach them, sketch them, and give us this guide to the most remarkable Faes and Elves. The Fairy Universe offers us the keys to this magical and poetic universe through hundreds of drawings by Olivier Ledroit, the designer of the Chronicles of the Black Moon, spread over double-pages in watercolor and pencil, with illustrating texts by Olivier and Laurent Souillé.

Originally published in 2021 by Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial in Barcelona, Spain.

GUNG-HO Vol 2 picks up shortly after the events in "Short Circuit", where at Fort Apache, the situation is more tense than ever, as the threat posed by the rippers adds to an increasingly difficult life for the colony, which is running out of supplies, heavy weapons and ammunition. In the midst of it all, Archer accuses Bagster of raping Celine, and demands a public trial from Kingsten. But the trial does not go as planned. Instead of Bagster, it's Archer who is accused, betrayed and condemned by false evidence. He is exiled from Fort Apache, and tattooed with a cross on his forehead, a mark that makes him an outlaw, unable to seek refuge in any colony whatsoever. But Zack doesn't believe in his brother's guilt, so an expedition is launched into the danger zone. Unbeknownst to the rest of the community, the teens go to look for Archer, if he is still alive. The expedition will not be without risks though, nor without unpleasant surprises...

"Martin is a student who is very passionate about science...which makes him very unpopular at school. One day, while sitting absent-minded on the school bus, he is dropped off at a bus stop earlier than usual and soon realizes that something is terribly wrong...he finds himself in the middle of a vast prehistoric land! He discovers a tunnel that leads him to a small village populated by early humans. Martin looks to help them out by teaching them what he knows about science, including some of his special inventions. The book contains a series of humorous sketches and strips, which have narrative and visual counterpoints between the modern world of Martin and the jurassic one."--Provided by publisher.

Originally published by Editions Glâenat in 2019 and 2020.

Dragons. They reign above the eternal snows or in the depths of the abyss... They are marvelous, magical, malicious creatures... But, where do these winged creatures with sparkling scales and fearsome claws come from? This collection of illustrations on the theme of dragons brings together the best illustrators and comic book authors from around the world: French, English, Danish, Spanish, Italian, American, Canadian... From John Howe, designer of The Lord of the Rings and Chronicles of Narnia, to Todd Lockwood, illustrator of Dungeons & Dragons, and Olivier Ledroit, creator of the Chronicles of the Black Moon and Adrian Smith, one of the authors of Warhammer, and more... They've pooled their talents in a Tolkien-style universe where dragons coexist or fight Dwarves, Orcs, Elves and Humans... The result is this illustrated encyclopedia, which combines extraordinary texts on the history of dragons, with drawings of remarkable quality, realism of line and thoroughness of detail.

"In Renaissance Italy, Bianca, a young lady from a good family, is of marriage age. Her parents find her a fiancâe to their liking: Giovanni, a rich merchant, young and pleasant. The wedding looks set to go smoothly even though Bianca can't hide her disappointment at having to marry a man she knows nothing about. But before the marriage, she learns the secret held and bequeathed by the women of her family for generations: a "man's skin"! By donning it, Bianca becomes "Lorenzo" and enjoys all the attributes of a young man of stunning beauty. She can now visit the world of men incognito and get to know her fiancâe in his natural environment. In her male skin, Bianca frees herself from the limits imposed on women and discovers love and sexuality. The moral of the Renaissance then acts as a mirror to that of our century and poses several questions: why should women have a different sexuality from that of men? Why should their pleasure and freedom be the object of contempt and coercion? Finally, how can morality be the instrument of both severe and unconscious domination? Tackling universal themes such as gender, sexuality, LGBTQ+, compassion, religion, and morality through a captivating and subtle fable, Hubert and Zanzim brilliantly question our relationship to gender and sexuality... but not only that. By mixing religion and sex, morality and humor, nobility and outspokenness, A Man's Skin invites us both to the liberation of morals and to the mad and noble quest for love"--Provided by publisher.

Award-winning Filipino comic, and soon to be Netflix anime series! 12 midnight at Metro Manila. Try to remain calm as you walk down the dimly-lit streets. If you are suddenly surrounded by a pack of dogs that appear from nowhere - these might be segben tracking down their prey. Avoid the butcher's shop that's open at this hour. It might be a front for a gang of vampiric aswang. Yet, there's an even deadlier threat to the city tonight. An ancient being that thrives on violence and the thirsts for blood has found new disciples in this modern-day city. Sacrifice has been demand. Rituals must be executed. When crime takes a turn for the weird, the police call Trese. Trese Vol 3 "Mass Murders" contains five separate stories from the case files of Alexandra Trese: 1. A Private Retaliation 2. Patient 414 at Mandaluyong 3. The Fort Bonifacio Massacre 4. The Baptism of Alexandra Trese> All the stories feature updated/re-mastered artwork and bonus material by creators Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo!

From the artist of the bestselling Faithless series...comes Eros/Psyche. La Rosa's female boarding school is paradise for young girls...but only if you follow the rules. Because, if you disobey them, you can end up expelled, or even worse, dead. Sara and Silje are two students learning the rules of the school, which includes classes by day...and the casting of curses and spells by night. A love develops between the two, which is tender, but threatens to break under the weight of the dark secret society within La Rosa. Acclaimed creator Maria Llovet (Faithless, Heartbeat, Loud) brings you a surreal, bewitching tale of love, magic, and tragedy in Eros/Psyche.

"No one knows where it started... But when the world finally realized what was going on, it was already too late. When Maki Akagi wakes up in a lab full of corpses, she learns from a dying soldier that she is the result of a last-ditch experiment to cure humans of a virus turning them into zombies. Accompanied by a young boy who also miraculously escaped, she will have to try to get to the very center of a devastated Tokyo filled with bloodthirsty monsters. The dome located there contains the last survivors of mankind. And humanity's very survival depends solely on a few drops of this miraculous vaccine... Inspired by Katsuhiro Otomo (Akira), The Walking Dead, Romero classics, and new zombie films like 24 Hours Later, Crueler Than Dead delights in the meticulous detail of decomposed flesh, with a wicked and hungry eye...evoking a modern vision of a zombie world that is terrifying and tension filled"--

"Rubius, a well known gamer and Youtuber, is one of a 100 players selected to try a new experimental virtual-reality device, the ORV. Directly connected to the brain's neuronal network, the ORV thrusts one into a vast virtual universe of video games, called the Gamers Worlds and in which everything seems just as real as life itself. Something goes wrong and Rubius finds himself a virtual hero, trapped, he must fight to free himself, rescue the girl of his dreams and overcome the enigmatic evil troll mask that holds their fate and that of the Gamers Worlds in his hands! An epic adventure, full of action, treachery, unexpected turns, friendship, video game worlds of all kinds and, last but not least, love!"--Provided by publisher.

From Japan to the USA the E-sport phenomenon continues to grow!The first manga dedicated to the world of e-sports competition!Max Volta, leader of a team of professional players, launches an assault on the Capcom Pro Tour, one of the major international competitions for Street Fighter V. Everything does not happen as expected for the arrogant and overconfident Max... even after being named top pick to win the tournament, he suffers a crushing defeat. Max takes it out on his friends, which leads to his sponsors pulling out. He is afraid his career is over. But then the mysterious Inés offers to return to the basics of “VS fighting” and put together a team capable of beating the Japanese god of fighting games...and which will cause a storm in the world of professional gaming. Whether you’re a beginner or a combat game specialist, you’ll enjoy taking a dive into the heart of the competition in this humorous adventure and its gallery of colorful characters! Officially endorsed by Capcom and the fighting game community, featuring genuine Street Fighter characters, and produced in the vein of the best sports shônen, discover the e-sport spirit, as you have never seen it before.

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If you''re a fan of Wimpy Kid, Dork Diaries, and Jedi Academy you''ll love Diary of a Nerd!Diary of a Nerd stars Phil, a twelve year old boy living in Manhattan, NY. He is a talented, self-professed nerd...an intellectual who enjoys spending his days with his friends, known as "The Geek Team".Phil likes a girl in his class named Loren, but he also knows that he could never compete with Ted, LorenΓÇÖs boyfriend. One night, while Phil is sleeping, Darth Vader appears to him like a vision in his dream, inviting him to use his strength to challenge the bullies and win the love of Loren.DIARY OF A NERD consists of two different diaries written by the same kid: one is the diary of a young genius, and the other is a quest for love. Phil eats, lives and breathes pop culture...his adventures are humorous and relatable...and have already gained him a cult following around the world!An international bestseller for kids, Diary of a Nerd has been published in 38 countries to date. Readers from all over the planet have gotten hooked on the misadventures of Phil and his friends in this line of illustrated books.In Volume 2: "The Thousand Lights of Hollywood", Phil and the Geek Team take a trip to tinseltown!

A TRUE STORY and expose on Drug Trafficking in Europe! Now a hit Netflix show! In Cocaine Coast, journalist Nacho Carretero and illustrator Luis Bustos tell the incredible true story of how a sleepy, unassuming corner of Spain became the cocaine gateway into Europe form Columbia, exposing a new generation of criminals, cartels and corrupt officials, more efficient and ruthless than any who came before. A graphic essay, with lots of action and adventure, Cocaine Coast tells us about the violent past, present and future of drug trafficking in Europe.

BY CROM! Robert E. Howard''s famous CimmerianUNCENSORED! For the first time, Robert E. Howard''s Conan is brought to lifeuncensored! Discover the true Conan, unrestrained, violent, and sexual. Read thestory as he intended! The Cimmerian Vol 1 includes two complete stories, Queenof the Black Coast, and Red Nails, plus bonus material, in one hardcovercollection! In Queen of the Black Coast,Conan seeks refuge on a merchant ship, after being pursued for killing a judge.But soon after setting sail, the Cimmerian and his new companions face a threat:the legendary Belit, self-proclaimed Queen of the Black Coast! Soon findinghimself smitten by the lovely Belit, Conan agrees to joins up with her and hercrew to brutally pillage and sail the poisonous river Zarkheba, encounteringancient ruins, lost treasure, and winged, vicious monstrosities!In Red Nails, Conan finds himself in the Darfarregion, whose territory is almost entirely covered by a huge forest. Here Conanpledges himself a mercenary, promising his sword to the highest bidder, fightingalongside fellow mercenary and fierce female warrior Valeria. After a clashagainst a terrible dragon, the two go to a strange fortified city, apparentlydeserted...but the duo will quickly discover that a civilization lives hiddeninside, and that the citadel hides a heavy secret.

As Hadi and Mario continue to fight at E-05, Aisha guides the refugees out of the city. But they find themselves soon surrounded by tanks of the coalition army...with a surprising character leading them. And in the cage, Acht and Kido clash in battle. And Ilie manages to get close to her mother, but things do not go as planned... What will be the final outcome of each other''s fights? Includes two complete bonus stories! Published by Tokuma Shoten in Japan, Cagaster has been adapted into an Anime series by Gonzo Animation called Cagaster of an Insect Cage under the direction of Koichi Chigira (Tokyo Babylon, Full Metal Panic!, Last Exile) which is streaming now on Netflix!

Wild Thing Or: My Life as a Wolf is the story of an affectionate and inquisitive Labrador named Silver, who grew up on a farm with his master and his hundreds of sheep. But Silver dreams of adventure, bored by the monotony of his farm life... What is beyond the hills? Where does the river flow? Which animals live in the forest? So many questions without answers... One night, Silver meets a trio of hungry wolves. Attracted by their unhindered life-as enticing as it is dangerous-he decides to follow them, and learns to live the wild life with the pack, which is rough and exhilarating at the same time. Along the way he discovers love, and the ravages of human civilization that are reducing the living space of animals, threatening their very existence. A charming stand-alone, fable-style story with broad age range appeal, Wild Thing was recently nominated for Best Young Fiction and Best New Artist for this year's HQMix Comics Awards (the 'Brazilian Eisners'). The book features an expanded sketchbook section by the author that gives a look behind the scenes into the development of this captivating original graphic novel adventure.

"Now a Netflix original series"--Front cover.

Reads from right to left in the traditional Japanese manga format.

The newest horror series from the artist of The Walking Dead! Get ready to be bitten from the first full color page... Terry Fisher is a young soldier on the verge of being sent away for active military duty, and is going to meet his friends at the top of the Empire State Building for a farewell party. But suddenly a legion of vampires attacks the skyscraper and massacres its occupants. Hounded in the 102 floors that have become a deadly trap, Terry must take decisive action to save himself and his friends - and the city of New York - before the army of abominations, and the terrible vampire god within, walled in the building since its construction, spill into the city... Collecting the hit 4 issue series into one handsome hard cover volume. Includes behind the scenes material, cover gallery, sketches, designs, and more!

Reads from right to left in the traditional Japanese manga format.

"Now a Netflix original series."--Cover.

Reads from right to left in the traditional Japanese manga format.

Award-winning Filipino comic book and soon to be Netflix anime series! When the sun sets in the city of Manila, donΓÇÖt you dare make a wrong turn and end up in that dimly- lit side of the metro, where blood-sucking aswang run the most-wanted kidnapping rings, where gigantic kapre are the kingpins of crime, and magical engkantos slip through the cracks and steal your most precious possessions. When crime takes a turn for the weird, the police call Alexandra Trese.Trese Vol 1 "Murder on Balete Drive" features all new, redrawn artwork throughout, and includes a substantial bonus section with behind-the-scenes sketches, info and details on the making of the book and further insight into the world of Trese, as told by its creators Budjette Tan and KaJo Baldisimo!