Comics & Graphic Novels
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Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Vol. 1
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Hanokage
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Yen Press (2012, May 29th).
Pages: 144
When a new girl joins her class, Madoka Kaname feels she recognizes the mysterious, dark-haired transfer student from one of her dreams...a dream where she is approached by a cat-like creature who offers Madoka an opportunity to change destiny. Madoka had always thought magic was the stuff of fantasy...until she sees the transfer student fighting with the very cat-being from her dream! And just like in Madoka's dream, the cat gives her a choice: Will Madoka become a Puella Magi in exchange for her dearest desire? What will be the cost of having her wish come true? more
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Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Vol. 2
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Magica Quartet
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Yen Press; Tra edition (2012, Aug 21st).
Pages: 144
Oriko is determined to use any means available to her in order to prevent the destruction she has glimpsed in the future. Her companion, Kirika, has been useful in creating a distraction by murdering other Magical Girls, but Oriko recognizes that the time for diversionary tactics has passed-she must target the source directly and eliminate the threat. Little does she realize that her quarry has a protector who is as passionate about keeping the girl alive as Oriko is about seeing her dead. What future ultimately awaits in the eye-opening conclusion of Oriko Magica?! more
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Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Vol. 3
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Magica Quartet
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Yen Press (2012, Dec 11th).
Pages: 160
Madoka is horrified to learn the true nature of the witches she and her friends, the Magical Girls, have been fighting-and the terrible fate that awaits any Magical Girl who accepts Kyubey's offer of power. Having watched countless Magical Girls sacrificed for the larger aims of his people, Kyubey is only interested in securing more girls to that end, and Madoka is left with his chilling reminder that she too is destined to be a Magical Girl of incredible power... Can Madoka and her friends escape this tragic fate? more
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Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's, Vol. 2
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Masahiro Hikokubo
Format: Paperback
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; Original edition (2012, Feb 7th).
Pages: 200
Duelists, start your engines!Reads R to L (Japanese Style), for audiences T. In New Domino City, the hottest game in town is the Turbo Duel, fought from blazingly fast motorcycles called Duel Runners. On the outskirts of New Domino City, in a district known as Satellite, a new Turbo Duel hero emerges--Yusei Fudo! On his custom-built Duel Runner, Yusei takes on all challengers, fighting for his friends and the future of Satellite! Yusei enters the D1 Grand Prix, hoping for a chance to duel Jack Atlas. There are new rivals and new duels to fight and the competition will be fierce. Can Yusei battle his way to the top, or is he destined to crash and burn? more
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Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's, Vol. 3 (Yu-Gi-Oh! (Graphic Novels))
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Masahiro Hikokubo
Format: Paperback
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; Original edition (2012, Jun 5th).
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Duelists, start your engines!Reads R to L (Japanese Style). In New Domino City, the hottest game in town is the Turbo Duel, fought from blazingly fast motorcycles called Duel Runners. On the outskirts of New Domino City, in a district known as Satellite, a new Turbo Duel hero emerges--Yusei Fudo! On his custom-built Duel Runner, Yusei takes on all challengers, fighting for his friends and the future of Satellite! Duel Dragons Yusei has made it into the second round of the D1 Grand Prix, but his friend Sect has made a dark pact with the ominous Skeleton Knight in exchange for the powerful Shadow Card. Yusei learns that he’ll need a special card to free Sect, and the only way to get it is to win the tournament! more
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Hunter X Hunter, Vol. 8
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Yoshihiro Togashi
Format: Paperback
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; 1 edition (2006, May 1st).
Pages: 208
Hunters are a special breed, dedicated to tracking down treasures, magical beasts, and even other men. But such pursuits require a license, and less than one in a hundred thousand can pass the grueling qualification exam. Those who do pass gain access to restricted areas, amazing stores of information, and the right to call themselves...Hunters. more
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Sailor Moon 7
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Naoko Takeuchi
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Kodansha Comics (2012, Sep 11th).
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Old friends and new enemies lurk in the mysteries surrounding Mugen Academe. The Death Busters crave the Hoste, the human energies, of Sailor Moon and her friends – and they’ll prey on the girls’ dreams and weaknesses to get it! Furthermore, prophetic dreams hint of “talismans” that could awaken a “Deity of Destruction.” Could these things be connected to the guardians’ power? And are the Sailor Senshi capable of murdering the innocent to save the entire world?This new edition of Sailor Moon features: - An entirely new, incredibly accurate translation! - Japanese-style, right-to-left reading! - New cover art never before seen in the U.S.! - The original Japanese character names! - Detailed translation notes! . more
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Library Wars: Love & War, Vol. 9
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Kiiro Yumi
Format: Paperback
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; Original edition (2013, Apr 2nd).
Pages: 192
You've gotta fight for your right to read!In the near future, the federal government creates a committee to rid society of books it deems unsuitable. The libraries vow to protect their collections, and with the help of local governments, form a military group to defend themselves--the Library Forces! There’s a groper in the library and Library Force members Iku and Shibazaki are sent in as bait! Iku’s undercover outfit makes her vulnerable…will she be able to defend herself if the pervert targets her? Later, Library Force members are required to take a test that involves reading stories to a group of rambunctious schoolkids. Coming from a big, unruly family, Iku definitely has the upper hand! Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for teen plus audiences. more
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