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Our Not-So-Lonely Planet Travel Guide, Volume 1


Mone Sorai - 2021
    After all they're not just learning about the world, but about themselves too.

Silver Diamond, Volume 1: Silver Seed


Shiho Sugiura - 2003
    One day a man, holding a gun made of wood, falls right down into his garden. He seems to come from another world, and he's searching for someone who can bring back the green into his own dark and inhospitable world.

A Love Song for the Miserable


Yukimura - 2007
    After passing out on the side of a road, he is found by Nao, a young baker, who is trying to revitalize his father's bakery. As Asada helps Nao resurrect the bakery, he finds himself falling for him-but unable to admit his feelings, he decides to end their friendship. Three years later, Asada finds himself in need of Nao's help. Will Nao be able to forgive Asada?

Sasaki et Miyano - tome 1


Shou Harusono - 2016
    But although Miyano is a self-proclaimed boys’ love expert, he hasn’t quite realized…he’s in one himself. Which means it’s up to Sasaki to make sure their story has a happily ever after…!

Rin!, Volume 01


Satoru Kannagi - 2002
    Katsura, a teen archer who suffers from anxiety attacks, must learn to regain his confidence in archery, stop relying on teammate Sou's hugs to control his anxiety, and come to terms with his growing romantic feelings for Sou....

Artifice


Alex Woolfson - 2013
    Not only did he let one of the targets live, he attacked the team sent to retrieve him. Now the Corporation wants answers and they bring in the brilliant robopsychologist Dr. Clarice Maven to get them—giving her the power to make sure Deacon never fails the Corporation ever again.As Deacon tries to keep his secrets and the doctor cuts through his defenses, a cunning game of cat-and-mouse begins. The question is: will Deacon be able to resist Dr. Maven’s power and protect the only thing that has ever truly mattered to him?With full-color art by Winona Nelson, Artifice deals with the classic sci-fi question: What does it really mean to be a "person"? And what would an Artificial Intelligence designed to be the perfect soldier ultimately choose: love... or honor? Artifice has got action, romance and even some moments of comedy. And you can read it for free right now over at artificecomic.com.

Delivery Cupid


C.J. Michalski - 2007
    J. Michalski here offers a half dozen related stories about love. Typical is the title story, a romantic comedy about the half-human, half-cupid Tsubasa. In order to progress to full cupid, he must unite a couple. However, the target is an evil man named Norimasa, who shows no love for anyone. By accident, Tusbasa makes himself Norimasa’s love match. Tsubasa and Norimasa are attracted to each other, but is this cupid magic or true love? Both sexy and comedic, the stories in  Delivery Cupid appeal to a broad range of adult manga readers.

Teahouse, Chapter 1


Emirain - 2010
    Enter Sir Rhys, a regular client who has turned The Teahouse upside down with his blunt put-downs and skilled moves. Will he choose shy virgin Rory, or the ladies' favorite Axis? Axis is hoping he won't have to service Sir Rhys again, but he can't get him out of his head! What will happen when these two opposites meet again in the bedroom?----------Must be 18 years or older to order. The Teahouse: Chapter One book is 48 pages of full color and 18+ only in content. It includes the following: * Chapter One, 24 pages * Linneus and Atros backstory, 4 pages * Axis x Rhys backstory (sex backstory, not online), 7 pages * Axis and Claret backstory (not online), 3 pages * character bios * character pin-up gallery

Totally Captivated, Volume 1


Hajin Yoo - 2008
    The culprit who doomed Ewon to this life is none other than Jiho, Ewon's jealous ex who still burns at Ewon's infidelity. Their gang leader Mookyul, with movie-star good looks and the bizarre, drunken habit of biting people on the neck, takes a keen interest in his attractive new errand boy. Will Ewon be able to survive the violent underworld (not to mention the constant sexual harassment) he must endure as an underling of Mookyul? This funny, hip title by Hajin Yoo will thrill and amuse fans with plenty of intense shonen-ai action.

妄想エレキテル 1 [Mousou Elektel 1]


Yonezou Nekota - 2009
    One day, Fumi tells Shunpei he might be gay and has agreed to go out with another guy in school. Shocked at this sudden confession (but very accepting), Shunpei questions Fumi about all sorts of things regarding his newly-discovered homosexuality - subtly aware that he's disappointed that Fumi picked someone else over him - and, upon meeting the boyfriend, cannot take that Fumi chose someone who was more or less normal... like Shunpei!

Eerie Queerie!, Volume 1


Shuri Shiozu - 1999
    His mind and body are taken over in succession by two female ghosts who use their incorporation to resolve something left undone by their untimely deaths...gender-bending hi-jinks ensue...

Descendants of Darkness, Volume 1


Yoko Matsushita - 1997
    Asato Tsuzuki works as a Shinigami, or "Guardian o Death," in the Ministry of Hades. It's his duty to make sure that the souls of the dead reach the afterlife, but contrary ghosts and humanity's evils keep getting in the way of a job well done. With all these problem assignments, will he ever get a bonus...or will he be stuck paying back damages for all eternity?As a Guardian of Death, Asato Tsuzuki has a lot to think about. First of all, there are all those dead people. Someone's got to escort them safely to the afterlife.Then there's all that bureaucracy. The affairs of death come with a lot of paperwork, budgetary concerns and endless arcana.Combining supernatural action with heavy dollops of romance, sex and humor, Descendants of Darkness proves one thing: Death is big business...and business is good!

The Winter Fisherman Lodge


Gengoroh Tagame - 2014
    He is already mentioned in the same breath as Tom of Finland. Art magazine 032c wrote: "Tom of Finland's work looks like something out of Disney beside his illustrations." Fans all over the world worship the masculine eroticism of his elaborate drawings. Following Endless Game and Gunji, Bruno Gmuender publishes his third volume in English in the Gay Manga series. Gay Manga series: Fisherman's Lodge, together with the short stories Confession and End Line.

그 끝에 있는 것 [At the End of the Road]


Haribo - 2016
    No longer a pushover, he starts standing up for himself but then meets Woojin, an old friend from the past. Somehow, Woojin immediately picks up Tamin's 'scent' from Siwon. What happened between these two in the past and how will it affect their future?

Honeydew Syndrome, Vol 1


autobrig - 2008
    That was how Metis, a high school ‘emo,’ first interacted with the local jock, Josh. Afterward the small pummeling, Metis figures he’s was out of dodge. That is, until he’s paired with Josh for a class project. Drama, geekery, and all-around dorkiness ensue as the two find they might just get along better than they had assumed….if they don’t kill each other first. Honeydew Syndrome is like getting hit in the head with the high school hammer all over again. Try to enjoy it.Volume 1 contains chapters 1-5 plus extra minicomics, character bios and written stories.