Two women deal with modern themes of sex, relationships, and fetishism in this erotic romantic comedy.
"MERCY," Part Three. Loving someone means building a shrine within your heart dedicated to them. A shrine made of good memories and treasured moments. As the mercy arc reaches its third volume Anne is about to find the shrine of her heart ransacked by none other than the person it was devoted to. As for Ally and Alan, they find themselves straining as a risky hobby grows into an obsession and threatens to destroy all other aspects of their lives. A friendship is about to be put to a test that it may just end up failing. Welcome to the volume 8 of sunstone. Time to grow up.
"The weakest of the weak, E-class hunter Jinwoo Sung has no money, no talent, and no prospects to speak of. And when he enters a hidden dungeon that fateful day, he ends up being left to die in the aftermath of a horrendous tragedy. At death's door, Jinwoo is suddenly invited to be a "player" by a mysterious voice. Desperate to live, Jinwoo jumps at the chance...but what is this strange new leveling system that only he can see?"--Provided by publisher.
Aseo the Tarnished's search for more Great Runes brings him to the sorcery academy of Raya Lucaria, where the headmistress is none other than Ranni's mother, Queen Rennala! Ranni asks Aseo to claim her mother's Great Rune without killing her. However, when Aseo sets foot in the Grand Library of Raya Lucaria, he finds that the Queen of the Full Moon isn't quite what he expected. Soon, he's caught up in another frenzied fight...with a conclusion nobody could ever see coming! New friends, familiar faces, action, adventure, and cats(?)-all await Aseo as he starts on a quest for treasures galore!
Natalie has never felt that she's enough--athletic enough, stylish enough, or talented enough. And on the first day of middle school, Natalie discovers that things are worse than she thought--now she's not even cool enough for her best friend, Lily! As Natalie tries to get her best friend back, she learns more about her true self and natural talents. If Natalie can focus on who she is rather than who she isn't, then she might realize she's more than enough, just the way she is.
In this Choose Your Own Adventure® graphic novel, adapted from the classic ChooseCo book, you'll be visiting the infamous and enigmatic Stonehenge as a young traveler. While attending a solstice event held by a nameless group of druids in disguise, you'll meet numerous characters like the excitable wizard Alistair, the deadly fairy Elaine and her horde, and even a woodland nymph Liandra. At the center are the secrets of Stonehenge and a magical scythe that's fallen into your hands.
Who you meet, and whether they're friends or foes will be up to you as you choose where the story takes you! Part explorer, part detective, you'll explore London's underground in search of answers to uncover the secrets of the famous Stonehenge.
From acclaimed writer Stephanie Phillips (Harley Quinn, Wonder Woman: Evolution) and returning artist Dani Bolinho (Choose Your Own Adventure: Journey Under the Sea) comes Choose Your Own Adventure: Forecast from Stonehenge, an interactive adventure graphic novel where YOU decide what happens next.
Superstar Japanese idol Hatsune Miku stars in her own character artwork showcase! CV01 collects more than 40 artists' spectacular takes on the Vocaloid diva. Over 150 illustrations feature themes from high-fashion to everyday activities, pin-up style pieces to musical performance, and more!
In an extracurricular experience gone hilariously wrong, innocent Takashi Tono accidentally joins a club that puts the "dick" in "valedictorian." Despite bright-eyed Takashi Tono's trepidations about starting at an all-boys' school far away from the bustle of Tokyo, he thinks he may have lucked out when he quickly meets a perky fellow first-year who's friendly and helpful. And cute! Lulled by euphoria, Takashi decides to really live up his school days and join a club. But Takashi's in for a sexy shock when he investigates the photography club and learns that its members have an ardent passion for something else entirely! Although Takashi would rather unsee the censor-bar-worthy acts on view just beyond the clubroom door, he's roped into joining! Can this virgin survive a day, much less the whole school year, as part of the school's most lascivious club?
"In a world where the Demon King has died, a host of demigods capable of felling him have inherited the world. A master fencer who can figure out how to take out their opponent with a single glance; a lancer so swift they can break the sound barrier; a wyvern rogue who fights with three legendary weapons at once; an all-powerful wizard who can speak thoughts into being; an angelic assassin who deals instant death. Eager to attain the title of "One True Hero," these champions each pursue challenges against formidable foes and spark conflicts themselves. The battle to determine the mightiest of the mighty begins"--
A social butterfly makes friends with a wallflower-whether he's ready or not!
Junta Shiraishi blends into the background so much that even his classmates fail to spot him. His goal is to make the most of his high school years, but that pesky invisibility gets in the way?until Nagisa Kubo notices him! Kubo's playful teasing kicks Shiraishi out of his comfort zone and begins a friendship-or maybe something more?
Summer vacation is looking up for Shiraishi when he and his friends make plans to hang out. Of course, they all have to pass their end-of-term exams first? Then, Shiraishi gets an invitation from Kubo's sister to work at a Kubo family beach shack. Sand, sea, and swimsuits, oh my!
Shiraishi invites Kubo out for her birthday, but he can't find the perfect time to give the birthday girl her gift. As summer comes to a close, Shiraishi and his friends get ready for the annual fireworks show. But when Shiraishi gets lost in the crowd at the event, he is plagued by a painful childhood memory. Can his friends find him in time for the fireworks and pull him out of his rumination?
In war-torn medieval Japan, a young samurai lord struggles to retake his throne, but not by fighting. Hojo Tokiyuki will reclaim his birthright by running away!
In medieval Japan, eight-year-old Hojo Tokiyuki is the heir to the Kamakura shogunate. But the Hojo clan is in decline, and Tokiyuki's peaceful days of playing hide-and-seek with his teachers come to an abrupt end when his clan is betrayed from within. The lone survivor of his family, Tokiyuki is the rightful heir to the throne, but to take it back, he'll have to do what he does best-run away!
Suwa allies Shinomiya and Hoshina have lost ground in their battle with the Kokushi's forces. The outcome could have been worse if not for Tokiyuki's quick thinking, and even in defeat, Tokiyuki has learned valuable lessons about strategy from his nemesis, the wily Shokan. But new battlefields await, and with spies everywhere in Suwa, Tokiyuki must head for Kyo, the capital city of his enemy Takauji! Though the capital is the center of arts and culture in Japan, danger still lurks at every turn?
Sports day has arrived! Shiraishi, Kubo, Tama, Hazuki, and Sudo team up to compete in the six-legged race. Can Kubo help Shiraishi earn his first group-event victory? As challenging as sports day is for Shiraishi, it might not be as intimidating as having a girl in his room...
As usual, Shiraishi expects no one at school to realize it's his birthday. But Kubo changes the trend and gives him a gift! Kubo then snoops on Shiraishi after he receives a mysterious note in his shoe cubby-could it be a love letter?! And with sports day fast approaching, Shiraishi's life switches gears for summer!
A social butterfly makes friends with a wallflower-whether he's ready or not!
Junta Shiraishi blends into the background so much that even his classmates fail to spot him. His goal is to make the most of his high school years, but that pesky invisibility gets in the way...until Nagisa Kubo notices him! Kubo's playful teasing kicks Shiraishi out of his comfort zone and begins a friendship-or maybe something more?
A new school year begins, and Shiraishi and Kubo land seats in the same class again! They also join the environmental committee together and learn that Kubo isn't the only one who notices Shiraishi. The invisible boy inches toward a social life, but is he ready for an unexpected movie date?
A social butterfly makes friends with a wallflower-whether he's ready or not!
Junta Shiraishi blends into the background so much that even his classmates fail to spot him. His goal is to make the most of his high school years, but that pesky invisibility gets in the way...until Nagisa Kubo notices him! Kubo's playful teasing kicks Shiraishi out of his comfort zone and begins a friendship-or maybe something more?
Shiraishi and Kubo take new steps in their relationship as they near their second year of high school. From helping out when the other is sick to sharing an umbrella, they rely on each other more every day. But then an incident with Akina during the gang's cherry-blossom outing threatens to create a rift between the pair!
A surprise heart-shaped cookie bewilders Shiraishi on Valentine's Day. White Day comes along, and Shiraishi has his chance to return the favor. Oblivious to the identity of his secret admirer, Shiraishi enlists Kubo's help to give his reciprocal gift. Meanwhile, Shiraishi and Kubo's classmates and family can't help but catch on to their budding relationship...
Junta Shiraishi blends into the background so much that even his classmates fail to spot him. His goal is to make the most of his high school life, but that pesky invisibility gets in the way...until Nagisa Kubo notices him! Kubo's playful teasing kicks Shiraishi out of his comfort zone and begins a friendship-or is it something more?
Following the intense showdown against Chris, Sooha has recognized the error of her vampire-hating ways. Now she and the boys can continue their exciting high school days without a hitch, focusing solely on the upcoming nightball championship and Decelis's rivalry with Sunshine City...right? If only it were that simple! The principal of the orphanage where Heli and his friends were imprisoned has tracked them down-and she comes bearing bad news. The vampires', Chris's, and Sooha's pasts and futures may be more intertwined than any of them thought...and the very world may be in danger!
Striving for enlightenment by way of the sword, Miyamoto Musashi is prepared to cut down anyone who stands in his way. Vagabond is an action-packed portrayal of the life and times of the quintessential warrior-philosopher - the most celebrated samurai of
Striving for enlightenment by way of the sword, Miyamoto Musashi is prepared to cut down anyone who stands in his way. Vagabond is an action-packed portrayal of the life and times of the quintessential warrior-philosopher--the most celebrated samurai of all time! The carnage continues! Musashi single-handedly takes on the entire Yoshioka Clan, 70 bloodthirsty men out for revenge. On the brink of death, will he be pushed over the edge or will this sublime battle experience take him one step closer to his ultimate goal?
Invincible's journey is more harrowing than ever as he's betrayed by his allies, put face to face with his greatest enemies, and welcomes a new member to his family. He'll have to be stronger than ever before if he's going to save the universe...but not everyone will survive. Every single story for the past fifteen years has been leading up to this stunning conclusinon, and when it's over... Mark Grayson's story is over.
It's here: the second massive paperback collection of the greatest superhero comic in the universe! Witness Invincible's transition from new kid on the block to established superhero! Collects Invincible #48-96.
Featuring stunning full-color artwork, exclusive creator commentary and rarely seen sketches, This visual book is the definitive journey through the artwork of one of the most influential and popular manga series of all time, Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball.
"'Hikaru's' sudden disappearance from the mountain has not gone unnoticed...and his presence in town has begun to raise suspicions as well. Spirits from the other side grow restless, while the people sensitive to them begin taking steps to uncover the truth. As Yoshiki continues to struggle with the true identity of 'Hikaru,' he is reminded once again that his friend no longer shares his understanding of life and death-and that if you play with fire, someone is sure to get burned eventually...
"Yoshiki tried to pretend nothing was wrong, but the truth cannot be ignored. Hikaru is gone. This new 'Hikaru' might be dangerous. But 'Hikaru' seems to want nothing more than to befriend and protect Yoshiki. Despite Rie's warnings, Yoshiki decides to extend the hand of friendship, hoping it will help 'Hikaru' become more human. But in doing so, what might Yoshiki become?"--
"It has Hikaru's face. It has Hikaru's voice. It even has Hikaru's memories. But whatever came down from the mountains six months ago isn't Yoshiki's best friend. Whatever it is, it's dangerous. Carrying on at school and hanging out as if nothing has changed--as if Hikaru isn't gone--would be crazy...but when it looks so very like Hikaru...and acts so very like Hikaru..."--
With Esil the demon noble's guidance and his shadow army by his side, Jinwoo's making his way up the floors of the Demon Castle at a breakneck pace. At this rate, it won't be long before he reaches the top floor to face Balan the Demon Monarch. Meanwhile, on the other side of the gate, an unexpected and most unwelcome magic beast is spotted on the shores of Japan...
Asta is a young boy who dreams of becoming the greatest mage in the kingdom. Only one problem-he can't use any magic! Luckily for Asta, he receives the incredibly rare five-leaf clover grimoire that gives him the power of anti-magic. Can someone who can't use magic really become the Wizard King? One thing's for sure-Asta will never give up!
Thus far, Jinwoo has managed to keep his rapid evolution hidden from his fellow hunters. When he arrives at his latest assignment, though, he is greeted by a group of familiar faces-Joohee, Mr. Song, and the other survivors of the double dungeon are gathered for the raid, and his comrades can't help but notice Jinwoo's drastic change in stature! Jinwoo intends to act the weakling he was before, but when their party is joined by a group of criminals and their association minder, Jinwoo may have no choice but to push his newly acquired skills to the limit if he and his friends want to get out alive! Trade Paperback
In a remote seaside village, an abandoned infant is left to the care of a reclusive old man who has all but renounced the ways of the world. This helpless child is destined to become Sasaki Kojirô - the legendary arch-rival of Miyamoto Musashi. Inoue's unique take on this enigmatic figure sets up the foundation for his fictional account of the most famous rivalry in Japanese history. Striving for enlightenment by way of the sword, Miyamoto Musashi is prepared to cut down anyone who stands in his way. Vagabond is an action-packed portrayal of the life and times of the quintessential warrior-philosopher - the most celebrated samurai of all time!
In a world of magic, Asta, a boy with anti-magic powers, will do whatever it takes to become the Wizard King! Asta is a young boy who dreams of becoming the greatest mage in the kingdom. Only one problem-he can't use any magic! Luckily for Asta, he receives the incredibly rare five-leaf clover grimoire that gives him the power of anti-magic. Can someone who can't use magic really become the Wizard King? One thing's for sure-Asta will never give up!
As Asta and the Black Bulls continue their search for the magic stone in the Underwater temple, they are blindsided by Vetto of the Eye of the Midnight Sun. Can the rowdy Black Bulls work together to take down this fearsome foe?
In a world of magic, Asta, a boy with anti-magic powers, will do whatever it takes to become the Wizard King! Asta is a young boy who dreams of becoming the greatest mage in the kingdom. Only one problem-he can't use any magic! Luckily for Asta, he receives the incredibly rare five-leaf clover grimoire that gives him the power of anti-magic. Can someone who can't use magic really become the Wizard King? One thing's for sure-Asta will never give up!
With the battle for the water temple finally over, the Black Bulls return home to the Clover Kingdom as heroes. But more trouble is on the horizon when the Diamond Kingdom launches an invasion! Can Yuno and the Golden Dawn repel the invading mages?
In a world of magic, Asta, a boy with anti-magic powers, will do whatever it takes to become the Wizard King!
Asta is a young boy who dreams of becoming the greatest mage in the kingdom. Only one problem-he can't use any magic! Luckily for Asta, he receives the incredibly rare five-leaf clover grimoire that gives him the power of anti-magic. Can someone who can't use magic really become the Wizard King? One thing's for sure-Asta will never give up!
The Clover Kingdom is under attack by a mysterious mage who can control zombies! The greatest Magic Knights have come together to protect the kingdom and Asta's caught in the middle of the ferocious battle!
"If you reach zero followers, you die!" A social media twist on the death game genre!
Ages 16+
After the death of their parents, Ataru Kashiwagi and his younger sister, Yuri, depend on each other. Ataru works hard at high school and his job, and spends his leisure time on a social media site: Real Account. Eventually, he hits 1,500 followers, but he sometimes wonders how much they really care about him. One night, the screen ominously begins to glitch, only displaying: The Game Will Now Begin. In the blink of an eye, Ataru finds himself transported into Real Account's loading screen - except now it's a 3-D lobby! Before them stands Marble, the smiley-faced announcer. With a sinister cheerfulness, Marble says, "If you die in here, you die out there...and so do all your followers!"
When Ataru Kashiwagi is sucked into a virtual world by his social media account to participate in a depraved game, he must use his smarts to win and return to the real world.It's a simple premise: if you reach zero followers, you die.
"An unexplained spate of suicides by skill users worldwide has sent the Armed Detective Agency on a search for Tatsuhiko Shibusawa, a mysterious skill user who may be connected. Each incident occurs under the blanket of a thick fog ... just like the one descending on Yokohama. Kyouka Izumi and Atsushi Nakajima are hot on Shibusawa's heels when they run into their enemy Ryuunosuke Akutagawa--but this time, the three share the same goal: find Shibusawa and save Yokohama from certain destruction"--
"Over a decade before the events of the manga series, a chance encounter leads professional bodyguard Yukichi Fukuzawa to begrudgingly take an arrogant boy genius named Ranpo Edogawa under his wing. Their first job brings them to a local theater on high alert after receiving a bizarre death threat - a challenge that will require both Ranpo's brains and Fukuzawa's experience. The aftermath spurs Fukuzawa to establish the Armed Detective Agency, an organization that takes on dangerous jobs even the police won't handle! - Provided by publisher.
"The Armed Detective Agency's latest case brings them to a strange island off the coast of Yokohama called "Standard Island," but what awaits them turns out to be far more complicated than expected: a bomb, time travel, a mysterious skill user named H.G. Wells... Will this incident spell the end of Yokohama itself?!"-- Provided by publisher.
Doppo Kunikida is an idealist and a straitlaced detective at the Armed Detective Agency, an organization that takes on dangerous jobs even the police won't handle. Everything in his life is going just as he's planned?until one day, he's paired up with the agency's newest hire: a suspicious, eccentric, suicide-obsessed man named Osamu Dazai. Their first case together turns out to be far more complicated than Kunikida anticipated-and it looks like the detective agency's sworn enemy, the Port Mafia, is somehow involved, too!Set two years before the events of the manga series, this is the tale of how two seemingly incompatible personalities end up forming the partnership that has made them one of Yokohama's top detective duos! Trade Paperback
Get that red crayon ready! The original GOREgeous bestselling adult coloring book for horror fans that’s part Walking Dead, part Secret Garden
Comics creator and rock star Alan Robert (Crawl to Me, Killogy, Wire Hangers) invites horror aficionados to discover their inner colorist. Fans will revel in this onslaught of severed heads, monsters, deadly weapons, and skeletal remains.
With 80 pages of intricate pen and ink illustrations to complete, color, and embellish, this terrifying coloring compendium comes wrapped in a sturdy cover with heavy quality paper to prevent bleed through. As an extra treat, there’s a bonus game where readers can hunt down Ghouliana’s 10 lost items hidden among the illustrations, plus you’ll find even more images to color inside the book jacket and the endpapers.
Horror fans and newcomers alike are invited on this GOREgeous and creative journey into a blood-soaked, beautiful new world."Gloriously gory, gorgeous, and therapeutic to boot, The Beauty Of Horror is a coloring book that won’t likely end up in a stack of your recyclables, but rather proudly displayed on your bookshelf." —Geeks of Doom
"We all know the beauty of decompressing with an adult coloring book. Now here's a Halloween-themed one to match the season." —Cosmopolitan