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The Art of Fullmetal Alchemist
Hiromu Arakawa - 2005
The Art of Fullmetal Alchemist contains over 90 pages of gorgeous painted illustrations, including all the title pages as printed in color in the Japanese magazine Shonen Gangan; Japanese tankobon (graphic novel) and promotional artwork, with source listings; portraits of the main characters; and character designs from the PS2 game Fullmetal Alchemist and the Broken Angel. Includes a special two-page message from Hiromu Arakawa.
Rasetsu, Vol. 1
Chika Shiomi - 2007
Rasetsu Hyuga works for an exorcist agency where she uses her special powers to banish evil spirits. There's a story behind the red flower mark on her chest though — it's a momento left by a powerful spirit who vowed to claim her on her 20th birthday. Unless Rasetsu can find true love by then, she is fated to become his.Yako Hoshino, a young man with spiritual powers of his own, comes to the agency seeking help with a possessed book. He's seen a lot of strange phenomena in his day, but the last thing he expects to see is Rasetsu bearing a striking resemblance to his old love Yurura!
The Art of Junji Ito: Twisted Visions
Junji Ito - 2019
This sublime collection includes all of Ito’s unforgettable illustrations in both black-and-white and color, from Tomie’s dreadful beauty to the inhuman spirals of Uzumaki. Includes an interview focused on Ito’s art technique as well as commentary from the artist on each work.
Codename: Sailor V, Vol. #1
Naoko Takeuchi - 2004
Using a magic pen to transform, Sailor V fights the evil agents of the Dark Agency as she strives to protect the earth.
Saint Dragon Girl, Vol. 01
Natsumi Matsumoto - 2008
Momoka is a martial artist, and Ryuga is a Chinese magic master who banishes demons. In order to increase his power, Ryuga calls on the spirit of a dragon to possess him, but the spirit enters Momoka instead. Now the two must unite forces and fight demons together!A demon serpent king who appears once every hundred years to select a bride has abducted Momoka's friend Shunran. Will Momoka and Ryuga be able to defeat the demon before Shunran is lost forever?
Intron Depot 2: Blades
Masamune Shirow - 1998
It collects 209 fantasy-themed illustrations, paintings, and computer graphics created by Shirow between 1992 and May 1998, none of which have been published in the U.S. before. It also contains detailed commentary (in both Japanese and English) on each work, and an "info-box" that explains the techniques used to produce each piece.
The Wallflower, Vol. 1
Tomoko Hayakawa - 2000
This project is going to take more than our four heroes ever expected: it needs a miracle!
Skip·Beat!, (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 1: Includes vols. 1, 2 3
Yoshiki Nakamura - 2012
But he’s casting her out now that he’s famous enough! Kyoko won’t suffer in silence—she’s going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz!Kyoko’s broken heart keeps her from getting into her talent agency of choice. The eccentric president of the agency decides to give her a second chance, but it requires her to wear a bright pink uniform, put up with spoiled stars, and try to live up to the name of her new position—the Love Me Section! Can Kyoko stand the indignity long enough to find her vengeance?
Wedding Peach, Vol. 01
Nao Yazawa - 1994
In this episode, the girls are plunged into a world of darkness and illusion that tests the bonds of their friendship. How brightly will their love power shine against their new foe, Nocturne of the Night?
Four-Eyed Prince, Volume 2
Wataru Mizukami - 2010
When she meets a group of hard-core fans of eyeglasses, she learns about the dreamy “Four-Eyed Kiss.” Can she convince Akihiko to give her one? Includes special extras after the story!
Amano: The Collected Art of Vampire Hunter D
Hideyuki Kikuchi - 2007
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.
Art of Bone
Jeff Smith - 2007
Now, for the first time anywhere, see the homemade comics, sketches and grand plans that set this masterpiece of literary fantasy in motion. From there, take a tour through piles of promotional art, holiday cards and pivotal storytelling moments from the revolutionary self-published years, where Bone went from "the little comic that could" to an industry leader that changed the face of comics. Finally, revel in the wonder of Bone as a complete 1300-page graphic novel, a work for the ages, filled with comedy and tragedy and adventure for generations to come.
Hell Girl, Volume 1
Miyuki Eto - 2006
. . .When you thirst for revenge, there’s a surefire way to get it: Simply go to the strange website that appears only at midnight, and enter the name of your enemy. The Hell Girl will appear to drag your tormentor to eternal damnation. But you will have to pay a price . . . your soul!