Comic Book New Releases May 22

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Kazuma Kamachi. Art and cover by Kiyotaka Haimura. Translated by Alice Prowse. As the dust settles from their encounter with the Freshman, Touma Kamijou, Shiage Hamazura, and Accelerator finally cross paths in Academy City. It won't be long before these three find themselves with yet another challenge on their hands-explaining what the heck they've been doing to everyone who was worried about them! The boys have survived more than one scrape with death but it's anyone's guess if they'll live through this... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 158 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Tail Yuzuhara. Art and cover by sora. Translated by Timothy Gifford. Having been summoned by the "Supreme Ruler" Isaac, who subjugated the fire dragons, Sena heads to the neighboring Phondona Empire along with Keith. There, they see the fire dragon king bound by magic chains. Sena, enraged at Isaac for manipulating the dragon and provoking her for her Caller powers, suddenly lets loose explosive magic! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 178 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Based on the Original Story by Shinta Fuji. Art by Masaki Kawakami. Character Design by Susumu Kuroi. Translated by Daniel Hutton. Nick's duel with Leon comes to a head! Can a wiry adventurer who was once kicked out of his party outbox a tiger man? Can a naïve country bumpkin dragon girl do better on a math test than the cunning swindler Claudine? And are a fallen noble mage and a debauched priest any use at all, or are they just there to throw in the towel when their friends lose? Hopeless apart, these adventurers might just have a chance together...! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kentaro Yabuki. Translated by Satsuki Yamashita. After Shadow Mei reveals that Matsuri and Shirogane cannot return to their original forms without her, she unveils a new plan... to become friends! During swim class, Shadow Mei relentlessly pursues Matsuri, causing Suzu's jealousy to run wild! Is a friendship even possible between the former and current ayakashi mediums? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 11 - 1st printing. Written by Zappon. Art and cover by Yasumo. Translated by Dale DeLucia. The trouble with Van the Hero has finally passed, but Red's still got plenty to worry about. Learning that Tanta has the Divine Blessing of the Cardinal has left Red wondering what he can do for the young boy as the Guide. But thinking in the dead of summer is pretty annoying. Why bother when he can just take a vacation on a southern island instead? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 174 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Age 13 and Up. Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kenichi Kondo. Translated and Adapted by Christine Dashiell. Before Keitaro, Yayoi, and Eiko can set off on their next haunted site expedition, they need to acquire another of the sealed graduates-a vengeful courtesan looking to escape from Yayoi's control. However, things turn even more dangerous when Keitaro is drawn into the spirit world, forcing him to contend with the horrors of a haunted love hotel's bloody history all on his own. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences. Cover price $11.99.

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Volume 21 - 1st printing. Written by Hiro Ainana. Art and Cover by Shri. Translated by Jenny McKeon. After seeing off the hero, Satou and the party visit Parion Province's Village of Adepts. But soon after their arrival, students begin to go missing. The disappearances seem to be connected to a Holy Woman and a mysterious ritual. Can everyone's favorite problem-solver crack yet another case? Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 252 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 10 - 1st printing. Written by Yuu Shimizu. Art and cover by Asagi Tosaka. Translated by Roman Lampart. "Ah, you've come to uphold your promise, Leonis."? The Queen of Shadows' plan has been thwarted, but that hardly means the end of the Void threat or the mysteries surrounding it. While Riselia and the others head for the capital of the Rognas Kingdom, ancient enemies prowl its ruins, and the return of the eighth Dark Lord looms. What awaits in the remains from a thousand years ago, and what are the Voids and their masters truly after? Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 172 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 16 and up. Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Elden Ring (FromSoftware, Inc.). Art and cover by Nikiichi Tobita. Translated by by John Neal. The third volume of the Elden Ring comedy manga tackles Liurnia!! At Ranni the Witch's suggestion, the Tarnished Aseo heads to investigate Liurnia of the Lakes. Aiming for the Academy of Raya Lucaria, Aseo accepts the mysterious girl Rya's request and reunites with Patches the Untethered. And then, he takes on dragon extermination?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 164 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and art by Negi Haruba. Translated by Ko Ransom. Thirteen years ago, an evil army of mysterious alien monsters invaded the Earth, but the great protectors of mankind-the Divine Dragon Rangers-rose up to stop them! To this day, the fate of the Earth hangs in the balance as the fierce struggle continues to unfold! Or does it? In truth, the evil aliens were subjugated within the first year, and they've now become nothing more than clowns forced to act out their continuous defeat every week for the entertainment of the masses. But one of the aliens has had enough. Something has to change! He'll rebel against the strongest might of the Dragon Rangers and destroy them all! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $10.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Kumo Kagyu. Art and cover by Daichi Matsuse. Character Design by Noboru Kannatsuki. Translated by Kevin Steinbach. The party of Club Fighter, Supreme God's Cleric, and Harefolk Hunter takes on a new challenge only to discover there are some enemies they can't hope to defeat... Priestess joins Female Knight, Witch, and High Elf Archer on an adventure-but somehow, they end up defending a besieged fortress... And then there's Goblin Slayer, who's once again teamed up with Spearman and Heavy Warrior! This special manga adaptation of volume 12 of the popular light novel series follows a day in the life of adventurers in the Four-Cornered World! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 182 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Daigo Murasaki. Art and cover by Kayahara. Translated by Kiki Piatkowska. Rinne has been sentenced to death. That's where the dragon princess' story should have ended. Instead, she's blown out of the sky en route to her execution and winds up in front of Ryuunosuke. The young boy has no time to be shocked by this wild development because the dragon girl needs him to lend her a hand-in marriage! For the sake of the world, Ryuunosuke has to marry Rinne and smother her with love because if he fails to keep her in check, the entire human race will probably go extinct...! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tsuyoshi Takaki. Translated by Adrienne Beck. General Wodan has been waiting centuries for the one thing he needs to make his dreams of the ultimate command a reality-a human biosignature. And now that Roue has fallen into his lap, he's able to rewrite the base program of every gear in Valhalla and force them to fight according to his will. The general has declared war, and Chrome must emerge victorious if he wants to have any hope of saving Roue before it's too late! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Hamuo. Art and cover by Mo. Translated by Taishi. Diving straight into the Rohzenheim War! Rohzenheim, nation of the elves, is under attack by the Demon Lord Army and on the verge of total annihilation. Heeding the requests of his home country and Sophialoneh-crown princess of Rohzenheim and No-life Gamer newcomer-Allen and his companions decide to join the fight and save the elves. When they land on the elven continent, however, they find the capital already fallen, the front line on the verge of crumbling, and one of the few remaining cities overflowing with wounded and refugees. To make matters worse, they learn that the enemy's top general is a Demonic Deity who has already defeated Hero Helmios before! The Demon Lord Army is far more numerous and much more powerful than anything they've ever encountered before! Can the No-life Gamers truly prevail against a force of three million?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 330 pages, Text (with Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Keigo Shinzo. Translated by Jan Mitsuko Cash. At 29 years old, carefree Hiroto Ikuta doesn't have a girlfriend, a full-time job, or a plan for the future-and he couldn't be happier. Hiroto's breezy attitude isn't easy for everyone to understand, though. In a world filled with anxiety, confusion, and grief, Hiroto and the people who surround him are all just doing their best to figure out this thing called life. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 9 - 1st printing. Written by Nozomi Ginyoku. Art and cover by Taro Shinonome. Character Design by Taro Shinonome and Mitsuki Yano. Translated by Caleb DeMarais. The Four Fiends have finally been revived, and Aria's party faces the ultimate predicament-overcoming the ominous strength of the summoned monster! The party is injured by the overwhelming, formidable enemy before them. It's time for Tama's newfound resolve to shine, and Aria awakens! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Toru Shirogane. Art and cover by Keyyang. Translated by Stephen Paul. The labyrinth calls, and is answered by adventurers, profiteers, and anyone looking to make a quick buck. And in this town inhabited by the dregs of society live a man, and the woman who owns him. Arwen, the Princess knight with lofty dreams of restoring her homeland-and Matthew, the town drunk. As Arwen challenges the labyrinth, Matthew spends his days in taverns and brothels living off the money he gets from her. But the town laughingstock has a side that no one knows about. In service of Arwen, Matthew would do anything-no matter how dirty he might get. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 13 - 1st printing. Story and art by Sakuya Amano. Translated by Katie Kimura. Yuzu and Satsuki are now working as maids at the Akitsushima Hotel, an inn for Western Great Spirits that they arrived at on their travels. Will they be able to pull off their duties despite being astonished by the inn's quirky owner and the other maids? Fox workers will wait on you hand and foot. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 152 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Donten Kosaka. Translated by Elena Kirillova. Adapted by Tabby Wright. Meet Setsuna. She's cute, sexy, and deadly. When she's not out murdering people as a professional assassin, she's nesting at home, trying to adjust to a domestic life with her new husband. She skewers ingredients for dinner, draws a knife on unwanted solicitors, and sleeps with one eye open, just in case enemies sneak in. Her lovestruck husband doesn't ask her a lot of questions about her day job, so this arrangement can work if love conquers all, right? This romantic comedy is dangerously sexy! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 140 pages, B&W. Older Teen (15+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Nazuna Miki. Art and cover by Subachi. Translated by Benjamin Daughety. Ryota Sato gets the surprise of his life when he's suddenly transported into another world and nearly clobbered at the hands of the young, pretty adventurer Emily Brown. This new world revolves around defeating monsters and profiting off whatever they drop-food, money, items, and more. Unfortunately for Ryota, he has no skills to speak of... until he learns he has otherworldly drop luck that brings him never-before-seen items! Suddenly his luck turns around... or does it? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 220 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $14.95.

Volume 1 -1st printing. Story and art by Nujima. A novelist teams up with a demonic colleague to solve supernatural urban mysteries! Mysteries aren't just secrets, they're objects! There is the Elixir of the Moon, which restores one's youth! The Songs of Another World, which must never be uttered aloud. The Curious Report of the Enchanted Land, which contains the testimonies of those who have been spirited away! And now, in Tokyo, these mysteries and more are reappearing in the form of urban legends. Burnt-out novelist Ogawa Sumireko and demon boy Adashino Ren are out to collect as many as possible, but Sumireko has a knack for not just finding but triggering the magical effects of the mysteries! Will she survive her brush with the supernatural? Does the demonic Ren have other plans for her? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 164 pages, B&W. Older Teen (15+) Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by RIKACHI. With the hope of protecting Azure, Nina swears she will become the queen of Galgada. Unfortunately, the crown prince of Galgada, Sett is not easy to influence. Rather, he is a wicked young man who has never known love. Nevertheless, Nina suggests loving her a try. While heading to the home country of Galgada from Bastella, Nina crosses paths with an even more dangerous beast…!! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 28 - 1st printing. Written by One. Art and cover by Yusuke Murata. Adapted by John Werry. Psychos and Tornado's psychic battle rages on! With Genos's help, Tornado succeeds in rescuing the scattered heroes from their fight against the monsters, allowing her to unleash a devastating attack that warps the city. Although the outlook appears grim, a group of S-class heroes finds the inspiration to turn the tide of battle! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 216 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.99.

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Volume 14 - 1st printing. Written by Yuu Tanaka. Art and cover by Llo. Translated by Michael Rachmat. Adapted by C.A. Hawksmoor. Their training complete, Fran and Teacher decided to head to the Magic Academy in Belioth to fulfill a request from Aristea. Unfortunately, Teacher's hopes for Fran to get in some normal student time alongside her peers are thwarted by an unexpected reunion-and a campus conspiracy! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 444 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Naoko Takeuchi. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena. Teenager Usagi is not the best athlete, she's never gotten good grades, and, well, she's a bit of a crybaby. But when she meets a talking cat, she begins a journey that will teach her she has a well of great strength just beneath the surface and the heart to inspire and stand up for her friends as Sailor Moon! Featuring an updated translation and high page count in a more affordable, portable edition, perfect to go wherever you or the magical guardian in your life want to take it. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 352 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. "A Glint in Monikas Eye!" Written by Takemachi. Art and cover by Tomari. Translated by Nathaniel Thrasher. After suffering a devastating betrayal, the spy team Lamplight must pull themselves together and hurry toward the Fend Commonwealth. Meanwhile, one girl is forced to turn the entire world against her... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 204 pagers, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Mature Readers Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Original Story by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Kimi. Composition by Mito Sato. Koutarou Yamada. Character Design by abec. Translated by Stephen Paul. Die in the game, and you die in real life. The only way out is clearing the massive floating castle Aincrad. The pinnacle of heroic sagas kicks off here!?? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Taiyo Matsumoto. Translated by Michael Arias. Shiozawa forges ahead with an independently published manga project. But the manga creators around him are crumbling into chaos-Chosaku drinks himself into ever less productivity over worries about his career and family, a longtime creator can't discern the difference between fiction and fantasy, and Aoki disappears rather than face the deadlines for his new hit series. Sometimes, the simple pleasure of an apple is worth more than all the fame and toil of making manga. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 224 pages, PC. Cover price $28.00.

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Volume 31 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yoshiaki Sukeno. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. English Adaptation by Anette Roman. What is Gabura's true identity, and who will be willing to sacrifice everything to prevent him from killing their beloved? Meanwhile, Chinu offers Rokuro a tempting yet perilous deal to save Benio... Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.99.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. Original Story by SingNsong. Adapted by S-Cynan and Undead Gamja. Translated by Webtoon. Despite all the setbacks, preparations for Jaehwan's Abyss Expedition are finally complete! But before they can set out, they must raid the Recovery Palace to prevent an invasion from the Great Realm during their absence. Though Jaehwan's group has trained for this moment, they find themselves facing enemies far beyond what they could have imagined. And to make matters worse, there's a dream demon working with the opposition... Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 296 pages, full color. Cover price $20.00.

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1st printing. Written by Maggie Tokuda-Hall. Art and cover by Faith Schaffer. NIMON meets ATTACK ON TITAN in this edgy, unexpectedly hilarious, genre-defying young adult graphic novel. Being a samurai isn't easy. Sixteen-year-old Chihiro Ito knows that more than anyone. Her father is renowned among the samurai, but the only thing Chihiro is known for is spending way too much time on her phone obsessing over Tatsuo Nakano, Chihiro's idol and the first woman to be accepted into Keisi Academy, a prestigious samurai school. So, when Chihiro's father is conscripted for service and the opportunity arises to work with Tatsuo in his stead, Chihiro jumps at the chance to prove that she's worthy of a spot at Keisi Academy and the samurai title. Their mission: kill the yamauba demon terrorizing a village. With a legendary samurai like Tatsuo by her side, Chihiro is convinced victory is inevitable. But Tatsuo isn't at all like the hero Chihiro imagined. Forced to work together, the two are thrust on a treacherous journey filled with epic battles and twisted conspiracies as they must put aside their differences to save the village and face the demons of the past. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 336 pages, full color. Cover price $18.99.

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1st printing. Written by Maggie Tokuda-Hall. Art and cover by Faith Schaffer. NIMON meets ATTACK ON TITAN in this edgy, unexpectedly hilarious, genre-defying young adult graphic novel. Being a samurai isn't easy. Sixteen-year-old Chihiro Ito knows that more than anyone. Her father is renowned among the samurai, but the only thing Chihiro is known for is spending way too much time on her phone obsessing over Tatsuo Nakano, Chihiro's idol and the first woman to be accepted into Keisi Academy, a prestigious samurai school. So, when Chihiro's father is conscripted for service and the opportunity arises to work with Tatsuo in his stead, Chihiro jumps at the chance to prove that she's worthy of a spot at Keisi Academy and the samurai title. Their mission: kill the yamauba demon terrorizing a village. With a legendary samurai like Tatsuo by her side, Chihiro is convinced victory is inevitable. But Tatsuo isn't at all like the hero Chihiro imagined. Forced to work together, the two are thrust on a treacherous journey filled with epic battles and twisted conspiracies as they must put aside their differences to save the village and face the demons of the past. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 336 pages, full color. Cover price $26.99.

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Volume 14 - 1st printing. Written by Haro Aso. Art and cover by Kotaro Takata. Translated by Nova Skipper. The climax of the vaccine arc is here! Izuna has snapped into the team leader role with panache, but the final boss's recovery ability puts the gang in desperate straits! Later, in Hakata, Kencho takes a trip back home, but will he find his house still standing? And just who is it that he's left the group to go searching for? Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 8-in., 160 pages, B&W. Teen+ Cover price $14.99.