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蜜色✡Devil
Hiraku Miura - 2009
One day, while she was praying to the gods at a shrine, a devil calling himself Char appeared. Char who seeks the "blood of a virgin" is perverted, ill-tempered, and pompous. He isn't very straightforward, but the truth is that his kind touch is full of love, and while knowing an unforgivable a love before he knew it, his heart and body grew weak...
Crossroads: The Life and Afterlife of Blues Legend Robert Johnson
Tom Graves - 2008
According to some, Robert Johnson learned guitar by trading his soul away to the Devil at a crossroads in rural Mississippi. When he died at age 27 of a mysterious poisoning, many superstitious fans came to believe that the Devil had returned to take his due. This diligent study of Johnson’s life debunks these myths, while emphasizing the effect that Johnson, said to be the greatest blues musician who ever lived, has had on modern musicians and fans of the blues.
A Sister's All You Need., Vol. 1
Yomi Hirasaka - 2015
A world class genius and love-guru who's beauty almost seems a waste on her. A girl who's constantly troubled by her friendships, love interests, and can't even find refuge in her dreams. A ridiculously talented illustrator. Each of them have as many problems and worries as the next and they never have a dull day together as they play games, travel, and work together. From the same author of the famous I Don't Have Many Friends, Yomi Hirasaka!
The Sinners' Garden
William Sirls - 2013
Disfigured by an abusive father, the teenager hides behind his books and an impenetrable wall of cynicism and anger. As Andy's mother struggles to reconnect with him, his Uncle Rip returns transformed from a stint in prison and wants to be a mentor to the reclusive boy, doing everything he can to help end Andy's pain. When Andy begins hearing strange music through his iPod and making near-prophetic announcements, Rip is convinced that what Andy is hearing is the voice of God.Elsewhere, police officer Heather Gerisch responds to a late-night breaking and entering in one of the poorest homes in town. She soon realizes that the masked prowler has left thousands of dollars in gift cards from a local grocery store. As the bizarre break-ins continue and Heather pursues the elusive Summer Santa, Andy and Rip discover an enormous and well-kept garden of wildflowers that seems to have grown overnight at an abandoned steel mill. The identity of the gardener surprises them all and a spree of miracles transfigures this small town from a place of hopelessness into a place of healing and beauty.
Tanpopo Volume 1
Camilla d'Errico - 2009
She is released from the machine that has been her only existence for the hope of finding happiness... Inspired by Goethe's Faust, a tragic play whose themes carry throughout this graphic novel. This edition has been reprinted in an extended version with additional pages and a new ending that continues and gives life to a new series of books. Color.
バカとテストと召喚獣 1 [Baka to Tesuto to Shoukanjuu]
Kenji Inoue - 2007
Here Fumizuki school, it is strictly classified in the results of the promotion test. A class that smart ass gather's Air-Conditioned in reclining seat, but only tatami lowest F class of equipment is rotten and undue profits Table in his Ile. Akihisa because of the brave girl, Mizuki that yearn secretly, start Yuji the pair fueled class war of the assembled representatives. It will use the test summon the school was developed, was a dangerous gamble that take away the top of the classroom!? 8th Entertainment Award editorial department special prize winners.Original:「こんな教室は嫌じゃああっ!!」アホの明久は叫んだ。ここ文月学園では、進級テストの成績で厳しくクラス分けされる。秀才が集まるAクラスはリクライニングシートに冷暖房完備だが、彼のいる最低Fクラスの備品はボロい卓袱台と腐った畳だけ。明久は密かに憧れる健気な少女・瑞希の為、組代表の雄二をたきつけ対クラス戦争を始める。それは学園が開発した試験召喚獣を使い、上位の教室を奪うという危険な賭けだった!?第8回えんため大賞編集部特別賞受賞作。
Blue Moon Bride
Kako Ito - 2006
That night was the night of the blue moon - the second full moon of the month. Under the magical moonlight reflected on the derelict stone-walled church, a rude yet sexy man suddenly appears. To Hannah's astonishment, it is her offensive former boss, Roth Jerric! Why would fate punish her like this?
Ao-chan Can’t Study!, Vol. 1
Ren Kawahara - 2018
She has no youth to misspend and no time to think about boys...until her classmate, "King Normie" Kijima, approaches her with a shocking confession of love. She tries to lose Kijima, but he just can't take a hint...and as her mind runs wild with dirty thoughts, she realizes her father has totally influenced her!
The Clarence Principle
Fehed Said - 2007
Clarence wakes to the aftermath of his own suicide and a hidden message spawns his journey beyond. Follow Clarence's twisted tale, as he meets whimsical characters whose fates are destined to intertwine with his. The Clarence Principle is an astounding graphic novel by new talents Fehed Said and Shari Chankhamma.
Samurai Champloo: The Complete Series
Masaru Gotsubo - 2008
They are searching for the enigmatic Sunflower Samurai, but along the way they come across a collection of deceptive and insidious characters: ninjas, assassins, and even a prince in disguise. The journey proves to be nothing less than a roller coaster ride of battles, danger, desperation and companionship!
The Demon Ororon: The Complete Collection
Mizuki Hakase - 2007
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.
Jing: King of Bandits Twilight Tales, Vol. 1
Yuichi Kumakura - 2003
Take a fantastical, far-out journey in the out-of-this-world adventures of Jing and his feisty, feathered friend Kir--Twilight Tales is an awesome new series with a fresh, original look for our heroes! When Jing sets his sights on a valuable jewel in the coffin of a notorious mafia boss, is he really playing with fire? Will Jing get away with it all, or does la cosa nostra's reach extend beyond the grave?
Panic X Panic, Vol. 01
Mika Kawamura - 2005
An ancient scroll decrees that they must work together to save the world from a demon invasion. And so begins a demon-filled adventure.
My Neighbor Totoro 1
Hayao Miyazaki - 1988
Film comics from "My Neighbor Totoro", directed by Hayao Miyazaki and released by Studio Ghibli
Outbreak Company: Volume 1
Ichirou Sakaki - 2011
The government sees a great chance to make a profit, if they can keep the secret long enough to corner the market on exports to the Holy Eldant Empire, their point of first contact with this new land.The people of the Eldant Empire, though, only have eyes for one of Japan’s traditional exports: pop culture. When it quickly becomes evident that government bureaucrats and “Japanimation” don’t really mix, the bigwigs realize they’re going to need help bringing “otaku culture” to the Eldant masses.Enter Amutech, a purveyor of “general entertainment” that’s secretly run by the Japanese government. Shinichi lands a job as the company’s general manager, whereupon he learns the state’s biggest secret. Now he finally has a chance to put his nerd know-how to good use spreading the otaku gospel in the Eldant Empire. And wait... he has to work with a half-elf maid, an empress, AND a female soldier to get the job done?