With his uncle looking after him, Punpun grows into adulthood facing a series of events which change him, for better or worse, forcing him to contemplate just what it means to be an adult.

    Imagine Hunter S. Thompson finding a time machine and traveling to future and you have Transmetropolitan.Originally released as a 60-issue miniseries, since collected in a 10-volume series of trade paperbacks.

    Set in modern day New York, the Mortal Instruments series centers on the "Shadowhunters," human-angel hybrids that hunt down demons while also keeping peace between the warlocks, vampires, werewolves, faeries and other mythical creatures who inhabit the Earth.

    Collecting Eisner Award-nominated Best Writer Ed Brubaker's first 25 landmark issues of Captain America in one titanic tome, plus the Captain America 65th Anniversary Special and Winter Soldier: Winter Kills one-shots! This deluxe hardcover, fat-packed with extras, features the story that stunned readers worldwide and sent shockwaves through the entire Marvel Universe: the death of Captain America! Also including the return of Cap's wartime partner, Bucky Barnes, as the Winter Soldier; the death and life of his greatest enemy, the Red Skull; and the emergences of a new threat, General Aleksander Lukin, the head of one of the most powerful corporations in the world!Collecting: Captain America 1-25, 65th Anniversary Special; Winter Soldier: Winter Kills

    and biting cats? Leering teachers? And is that penguin carrying a tray?! Welcome to Azumanga Daioh, the acclaimed story from writer/illustrator Kiyohiko Azuma about the humor and wonder of high school life. Join the ten-year-old genius Chiyo-chan, spaced-out Osaka, over-the-top Tomo, soft-spoken Sakaki, hair-trigger Yomi and brash Kagura as they fumble their way toward graduation and the future, collected here for the first time in a single volume.

    There, she meets a man named Yuu who took the lives of 3 people. A mother's antagonism--a brother's death... Together they embrace the violent rebellion in their hearts caused by the large, deep scars they carry. However, before long, they both embrace an earnest hope in their hearts. "I want to live"...An adaptation of novel by South Korea's most popular female novelist, Gong Ji-Young.

    Saving adorable Pokémon from disaster is exciting work, but can Ginji save himself? Will he ever be human again? And has his transformation turned the Pokémon world topsy-turvy?The adventure - and mystery - is on!*As featured in Nintendo Power*

    His antics amuse his instructor Kakashi and irritate his teammates, intense Sasuke and witty Sakura, but Naruto is serious about becoming the greatest ninja in the village of Konohagakure All 27 volumes of manga featuring the first Naruto story arc are included (time passes between vol. 27 and 28 and the characters are visibly older) 3 volumes are available 1 month early in this box set (December's releases-volumes 25-27) Limited production run of 5,000 makes this a serious collectible Quality wooden display box Self-merchandising outer shipper Includes attractive premium items:- Mini-Manga of the "proto chapter," the first NARUTO story ever published- Exclusive 2-Sided color poster- Collectible graphic novel cover stickers- NARUTO Trading Card Game card, exclusive to VIZ Media

    Now her ordinary high school life is turned upside down as she's introduced to the Sohma's world of magical curses and family secrets. Discover for yourself the Secret of the Zodiac and find out why Fruits Basket has won the hearts of readers the world over!

    Suzu, a young woman from the countryside, joins her new husband and his family in the shipbuilding city of Kure. As her beautiful home collapses around her, Suzu must confront the challenges of a new life while coming to grips with a world in turmoil. Unwilling to give up hope, Suzu struggles against the horrors of war to create her own happiness.

    Rediscover the underground roots of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, starting with this special edition hardcover collection of Mirage Studios'' issues #1-7 along with the Raphael one-shot by creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird! With over 300 pages of mutated-martial arts action, this volume is perfect for fans to relive the glorious days of the Turtles'' origins as well as an excellent place for new readers to see where the TMNT phenomena began.Book Details: Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 1/10/2012 Pages: 320

    This title features character profiles, color illustrations, quizzes, stickers, and behind-the-scenes with Takaya-sensei.

    In Parental Guidance, the secret super-villain society is back, but this all-new group isn't made up of the Runaways' evil parents. Who are these shadowy players, and what do they want with the Marvel Universe's next generation of heroes? Plus: When the youngest member of the Runaways is separated from her teammates, Molly Hayes must survive a night alone on the mean streets of Los Angeles The 11-year-old mutant girl soon hooks up with a new group of runaways, but is their mysterious leader a hero or a villain? And in Live Fast, the Runaways say good-bye to the past, and make hard decisions about their future. Plus: Still reeling from the events of Young Avengers/Runaways, the teenage heroes must now confront a horrific enemy who threatens to tear the team apart. Collects Runaways (Vol.2) #13-24.

    This is a collection of the first four books in the series.

    This vast introduction allows one to take in the full measure of the immense talent of this famous Japanese illustrator, who is so well known for his designs of the Final Fantasy video games.Eclectic and apparently without limit, Amano's art is stunning. Drawing on numerous projects from over the last thirty years with many rarely seen illustrations, this book captures the rare beauty and inspiration of Amano's vision. * Available for the first time in English.

    The members of the mighty Justice League of America have become victims of the deadliest criminal masterminds of our time. The villains have gained the trust of the general populace, while continuing their true plans for world domination. But the Justice League has had enough, and they are now ready to fight back!DC pantheon of heroes is reimagined by fan-favorite painter Alex Ross (THE WORLD'S GREATEST SUPER-HEROES, KINGDOM COMES) and writer Jim Krueger (Earth X, Universe X), with pencil art by Doug Braithwaite (Paradise X) painted by Ross in this fantastic new hardcover collecting issues 5-8 of the best-selling maxiseries, plus expansive character bios, sketches, and pencil art.

    This is a can't-miss for any Invincible fan and a perfect addition to any reinforced, sturdy bookshelf.

    Reprints 24 stories from Tales from the Crypt with a foreword by Joe Dante, director of Gremlins. Reprints issues #7-12 (24 stories) of the comic book Tales From the Crypt, originally published in 1951 and 1952, and the inspiration for the hit movie and HBO series!

    Ganta Igarashi, a middle school evacuee, has finally begun to live a normal life... that is, until the day 'Red Man' appears at his school and Ganta's fate is changed forever.

    Following on the heels of the highly successful retrospective Coffin, Dark Horse Books is pleased to present a new collection of paintings, line-art illustrations, and photography by internationally renowned artist and Vampire Hunter D character designer Yoshitaka Amano. This collection also includes a short story, "A Village in Fog" by Vampire Hunter D creator Hideyuki Kikuchi, unavailable elsewhere.

    The problem? Ruby's a half-demon and has been checked into the Mosaic Wellness Center, a rehab facility for vampires, demons, and other creatures of the night. The solution - Spike checks himself in as a patient. But there's another, slightly bigger problem - the hundreds of super-powered, supernatural patients at Mosaic know Spike, and want him dead. If the therapy doesn't kill him, the other patients will...

    Despite knowing that one misstep could send him spiraling to his death, he moves forward, and upon finally reaching the top, Mori experiences a sense of fulfillment. That feeling, which seems to be telling him, "You're alive!" gives birth to an adrenaline for rock-climbing.

    Discover how these two friends end up leading opposing armies in the conflict tearing apart the Marvel Universe!

    But what starts out as a simple quest for information ends up as a rampageous firefight. And just when it seems things couldn’t get worse, the Hardcore Twins, Luki and Noki, show up to “play.” Which is when things really get interesting…

    It has lured in the best of us with promises of employee discounts (a sham), the "fun" of working with people (not so much), and flexible hours (don't make me laugh). What we got instead: cranky customers, sadistic managers, idiotic coworkers, and, oh yeah, the hell that is doing inventory. But there are ways to lessen the pain, and this retail handbook will show you how. Inside you'll learn how to handle the crazies (both customers and coworkers), feign product knowledge, and make the best of working the register, all the while, of course, pretending you care. This book takes years of retail experience and condenses it into a guide that is as funny as it is useful. If you work in retail now, have done so in the past, or plan to do so in the future: this is the book for you.

    Torres Art by Mike Norton, Todd Nauck, Lary Stucker and others Cover by Nauck A new full-size collection featuring TEEN TITANS GO #27-32!

    Now here in modern Manhattan, the spell that held them frozen for a thousand years is broken, and the Gargoyles live again! Based on the popular Disney/Buena Vista animated television series of the 90s, Gargoyles is back with original canon stories from series creator Greg Weisman.

    Given the choice between a fugitive’s life and the fame and fortune she left behind to marry Peter Parker, will she take the deal? Meanwhile, across town, Peter Parker brokers the safety of his wife and Aunt May…even at the cost of his freedom. How much madness and loss can one marriage take? Join us in this retrospective of one of the most enduring love stories in comics. Written by Matt Fraction with jaw-dropping art, including beautiful Romita-esque flashback sequences by superstar Salvador Larroca.

    

    As part of a ruthless program by the totalitarian government, ninth-grade students are taken to a small isolated island with a map, food, and various weapons. Forced to wear special collars that explode when they break a rule, they must fight each other for three days until only one "winner" remains. The elimination contest becomes the ultimate in must-see reality television. A Japanese pulp classic available in English for the first time, Battle Royale is a potent allegory of what it means to be young and survive in today's dog-eat-dog world. The first novel by small-town journalist Koushun Takami, it went on to become an even more notorious film by 70-year-old director Kinji Fukusaku.

    The Knight anthology series focuses on the male characters from Code Geass, and presents side stories by an eclectic group of manga artists.

    The band plans to be the first performers ever to broadcast a concert live from the moon. The only problem is, it's just days before the gig and the band is nowhere to be found. Jerry puts the spies on the case and after GLADIS outfits them with cool intergalactic gadgets, including awesome space suits, the girls head off to find the band. Clues lead the spies to believe the band was abducted by aliens. Can the girls save the band before they are evaporated by the sun? Meanwhile, because of her excellent academic record, Sam is offered a chance to graduate early from Bev High. But is she really ready to leave her best friends behind?

    A philosophical and metaphorical science fiction story with a definite beginning and ending, originally told as a web comic.

    Eighjt extra-busy scenes in each book, packed with Look and Find challenges.

    Chiaki is the orphaned daughter of a human woman and the Archangel Michael. Ororon is a demon with a bounty on his head. Sworn enemies, their lives change forever when their hatred is transformed into love--for one another. Bound together by passion but torn apart by the world around them, their love becomes a struggle for survival as the battle between demons and the angelic order rages around them.

    Vaughan and Adrian Alphona introduce teen sensations - the Runaways! All young people believe that their parents are evil...but what if they really are? Meet Alex, Karolina, Gert, Chase, Molly and Nico. Their lives are about to take an incredible turn. When these six young friends discover that their mothers and fathers are all secretly super villains, they flee their homes together and head straight into the adventure of their lives - vowing to turn the tables on their parents' evil organization, the Pride! But will all of them survive into the next stage of their runaway lives? Cloak and Dagger, the New Avengers and the X-Men await, on an unparalleled emotional journey that takes the Runaways from Los Angeles to New York - and beyond! COLLECTING: RUNAWAYS (2003) 1-18, RUNAWAYS (2005) 1-24, FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2006

    adapted by Jasmine Jones ; based on the screenplay written by Bill Kelly."The book of the film."Previously published: New York : Disney Press, 2007.For children.

    From the archives of Top Cow Productions, one of the leading publishers of comic books in North America, Bandai Entertainment is proud to release the final digest volume featuring the best of Lara Croft's adventures!

    With the apprehension of Richard Pickman he has solved over 100 missing child cases, some of which date back over 30 years. The excavation of Pickman’s basement reveals horrors beyond imagination—the bodies of children mutilated in bizarre satanic rites. Frustrated with his role of clean-up man to the detritus of the world, Zhu makes what may be a fatal mistake: He decides to kill Pickman. Fatal, for Richard Pickman is no ordinary psychopath. The rituals he performed were not the work of a madman but sacrifices made to a very real demon. A demon who has granted Pickman near immortality. Killing Pickman is going to be a lot tougher than Zhu could have imagined. It may not even be possible.

    Back-cover description:"Pete, a not so lovable loser always ready to become a fanatic for any cause, craves the respect of his coolly abusive best friend Steve. His wife, Shirley, pursues Steve while half-heartedly plotting Pete's demise. Her best friend, Loretta, signals her unrequited love for Pete by sending him severed raccoon heads. Eventually, Steve's Dad shows up, fresh out of prison. All of them are heavily armed."Finally appearing in print after providing years of appalling hilarity to readers of writer and game designer Robin D. Laws' blog, The Birds is a deadpan, minimalist missile aimed straight at the heart of the avian condition."(In case it's not clear, the characters are bird-headed humans.)

    And it’s not just his elite combat skills that make him such a fearsome soldier. He has a burning hatred for the Earth Alliance, the Empire’s enemy in a long and terrible war. But then Shinn meets someone who makes him question everything he believes. Stella Loussier is beautiful and innocent–and a pilot for the Earth Alliance. She also might be the victim of a horrifying military research experiment, one that shocks even the battle-hardened Shinn. Now Shinn is determined to give her a new life, away from war, destruction, and death. But as Shinn risks his life to return Stellar to her friends at the Alliance, he may be headed for heartbreak.