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Princess Mononoke: The First Story


Hayao Miyazaki - 1993
    As an initial version of the tale, it offers a new and different perspective from the final version presented in the film. After a long, exhausting war, a samurai lost in a forest encounters a giant wildcat--a mononoke. The beast saves his life, but at the price of his daughter's hand in marriage...

Genju no Seiza, Volume 1


Matsuri Akino - 2000
    At school, he prefers to lay low and not interact with the other kids. But all that changes when Kamishina discovers that he is the reincarnated spiritual ruler of the little-known country of Dhalashar. And on top of that, he has an intense spiritual sense that allows him to hear voices from beyond the grave, see visions, and soothe ghosts in their time of need. Living a normal life will just have to wait!

Faeries' Landing, Volume 1


You Hyun - 2004
    Sixteen-year-old Ryang doesn't realize that supernatural beings descend on his town at night, but when he stumbles on a group of faeries bathing, he ends up becoming guardian of Fanta, a grounded--and very fetching--faerie. Having an otherworldly babe hanging on you 24-7 doesn't sound so bad at first... but when Fanta’s rival curses Ryang, he is destined to encounter 108 doomed relationships...

Shutterbox Volume 1: Orientation


Rosearik Rikki Simons - 2003
    Traditionally, spirits travel to the University to be educated before they are reborn into the world of the living. Megan, however, is still alive and attends college in Santa Monica, California by day and Meridian University at night. One night, Megan peers through the the shutter of her camera lens and discovers a mystery so deep that she begins to question her own existence and begins her search for answers.

Gundam Wing: Episode Zero


Katsuyuki Sumizawa - 2002
    As children, each of the pilots -- Duo, Heero, Trowa, Quatre, and Chang -- endured extraordinary hardships. This episode visits their youth when the events of a universe gone mad makes desperation just another part of daily life!

Mardock Scramble 1


Tow Ubukata - 2010
    until he tried to murder her. Standing at the precipice of death, Rune is saved by Dr. Easter, a private investigator, who uses an experimental procedure known as "Mardock Scramble 09." The procedure grants Balot extraordinary abilities and now Rune must decide whether to use her new powers to help Dr. Easter bring Shell to justice, or if she has the will to keep living a life that's been broken so badly. Includes special extras after the story!

Kanpai!: Volume 1


Maki Murakami - 2005
    But when he meets Nao, a girl from his middle school, he suddenly falls in love...with her neckline! Shintaro will go to any lengths to prevent any disruption to her peaceful life--and preserve his choice view of her neck!

Generation Witch Vol. 1


Uta Isaki - 2017
    In the first tale, the apprentice to the great high witch saves her sister from bullies! Then, a reluctant male witch and the president of their school's Magical Club face off against a flock of angry crows. All this and more, in Generation Witch -- an enchanting slice of witchy life!

Crest of the Stars


Hiroyuki Morioka - 2004
    After his home world is ruthlessly taken over by the Abh -- a space-faring race that has conquered thousands of galaxies -- a boy named Jinto begins an unforgettable journey that stretches the boundaries of the final frontier. With a beautiful princess at his side, he will attempt to unlock the secret behind the Abh domination and discover that all's fair in love and interplanetary war.

Robot, Volume 1


Range Murata - 2004
    1 is an all-color manga compilation and edited by the elite manga artist Range Murata, character designer for Studio Gonzo's Last Exile and Blue Submarine No. 6. His hand-picked contributors come together in a mind blowing experiment of what happens when top manga artists work in the unusual medium of color. From Range Murata's picturesque portrayal of a long and hot motorcycle ride through the countryside to Yoshitoshi Abe's tale of dark fantasy resembleing a D&D campaign gone horribly wrong, narrative diversity competes with high level artistic experimentation in this monumental work.

PhD: Phantasy Degree, Vol. 1


Son Hee-Joon - 2005
    Fortunately for her, she comes across a group of misfit monsters that are ditching class from the Demon school. She convinces them to sneak her into the class that normally only allows monsters to attend. Mystery, intrigue and high jinks unfold as Sang finds a way to become a monster--and begins a fantastic adventure in a devilish domain!

Bobobo-bo bo-bobo, Volume 1 (Bobobo-Bo Bo-Bobo)


Yoshio Sawai - 2005
    Irreverent, silly and unpredictable--Bo-bobo is pure comic genius.In the year 300X, the cruel Emperor Tsuru Tsururina has mandated the hunting of all hair in the Maruhage Empire. But a single man rises to the occasion and takes a stand against this violation of human hair rights. Bo-bobo, master of Fist of the Nose Hair, uses the prehensile hairs of his shnoz to most lethal ends. Follow the nonsensical adventures of Bo-bobo and his sentient sidekick snacks as they lead their hilarious rebellion against the Empire.Bo-BoBo and his "hair-em" are going all out against the hair haters that are trying to cut, trim, snip, shave, buzz and otherwise mess with our heroes. Prepare to have your mind bent, curled, kinked, permed, crimped and teased by this new volume.

Onegai Teacher, Vol. 1


Shizuru Hayashiya - 2003
    She seemed normal... until Kei saw her floating unaided. To his suprise, she winds up being his new teacher and next door neighbor. Can Kei balance the craziness of school life, his new neighbor, and her "alien" hijinks?

Assassination: Classroom - Vol 2 Great Comic Manga Graphic Novels For Young & Teens , Adults


Julia B Beckiea Publisher - 2020
    

Galaxy Express 999, Vol. 1


Leiji Matsumoto - 1997
    In this epic space opera, set in the far future, a young hero hitches a ride on the Galaxy Express 999, an intergalactic "train" that connects distant planets -- and battles a ruling class of mechanized beings determined to stamp out all life.