Previews #296 (vol. XXIII #5, may13)

(W/A) Maki Enjoji

In order to help her father, Chiwa Takanashi agrees to an arranged marriage with the company president Hokuto Mamiya—a man she doesn’t know—at the request of Hokuto’s grandfather. Chiwa believes the arrangement isn’t binding, but her new partner seems to think otherwise. Can two strangers living together find their way to a happy marriage?! Age Rating: M

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Even though Maria wants to be with Shin, Shin fears that getting close to Maria will trigger her traumatic memories. When Maria starts having hallucinations, will they be able to overcome the past together? Or will the struggle only tear them apart? Age Rating: T

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Kamisama Kiss, Vol. 13

(W/A) Julietta Suzuki

Himemiko is convinced that her human boyfriend Kotaro could never love her in her true form, and that dating a yokai will only put him in danger. Even though she feels she can no longer see him, she vows to avenge the wounds he suffered at the hands of Nishiki of Inuaki Swamp. But Himemiko and Nishiki have been engaged since they were young. Will her quest for revenge bring all-out war to the swamps? Age Rating: T

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Library Wars: Love & War, Vol. 10

(W/A) Kiiro Yumi

The Media Betterment Committee has censored an exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in Iku’s hometown! Iku’s top-ranked Library Forces team must train the local troops to defend the freedom of speech using all means necessary…but soon some in the local administration come to resent her position, and aren’t shy about making their feelings known. Soon Iku’s parents catch wind of her secret life as a member of the Library Forces, with disastrous results! Age Rating: T+

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Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Vol. 17

(W/A) Karuho Shiina

Even though Sawako is dating Kazehaya, lately he’s been distant. When the class Christmas party inspires the bristly Chizu and even insecure Yano into taking the next step in their relationships, Sawako takes drastic action to finally reach Kazehaya. Age Rating: T

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Kaze Hikaru, Vol. 21

(W/A) Taeko Watanabe

After Hijikata grows suspicious of Soji's feelings about Sei, he reassigns Sei to the thirdtroop under Saito's command. Soji, puzzled by his own recent irrational behavior toward Sei,attempts to distance himself from her. Sei, in turn, interprets this as Soji's realization of herfeelings for him and decides that she can no longer serve as a bushi alongside him. She goes to visit Suigetsuni, a nun who knew Sei in her former life as a girl, to discuss renouncing theworld and entering the convent! Age Rating: T+

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VizKids
Pokémon Adventures: HeartGold and SoulSilver, Vol. 1

(W) Hidenori Kusaka (A) Satoshi Yamamoto

Your favorite Pokémon Trainers Gold and Silver are back! Crystal too! And so is Team Rocket... In this two-volume thriller, troublemaker Gold and feisty Silver must team up again to fi nd their old enemy Lance and the Legendary Pokémon Arceus. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is on the rampage digging up, stealing, and collecting 16 mysterious plates for some nefarious purpose known only to them... What is the hidden power of the 16 plates, and what do they symbolize...? Age Rating: A

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Pokémon Adventures: Black and White, Vol. 1

(W) Hidenori Kusaka (A) Satoshi Yamamoto

Meet Pokémon Trainer Black! His entire life Black has dreamed of winning the Pokémon League... Now he embarks on a journey to explore the Unova region and fi ll a Pokédex for Professor Juniper. Time for Black’s fi rst Pokémon Trainer battle ever! Meet Pokémon Trainer White! Her entire life White has dreamed of making it in show biz. Now she runs a thriving talent agency for performing Pokémon. Will she make her favorite Pokémon, Tepig Gigi, into a star? What will happen when Black and White cross paths with each other...and then with mysterious Team Plasma? Age Rating: A

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Pokémon Black and White, Vol. 11

(W) Hidenori Kusaka (A) Satoshi Yamamoto

Team Plasma launches an all-out attack on the Nacrene Museum to steal the mysterious Dark Stone and summon powerful Legendary Pokemon Zekrom! Opposing them is the full might of the Unova Gym Leaders—plus lowly trainer Black... Who will prevail?! WILL BLACK TURN OUT TO BE A HELP...OR A HINDRANCE? Plus, meet Swanna, Unfezant, Lilligant, Cryogonal, Tornadus, Landorus, and Larvesta! Age Rating: A

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ALSO THIS MONTH
Tiger & Bunny Comic Anthology, Vol. 1

(E) Asuka Henshubu (Production) SUNRISE

The heroes of Stern Bild City are larger than life when they appear on Hero TV, but when they take off their costumes, their lives are just like anyone else’s! Or are they?! What do you do when you’re a hero and invited to a Halloween costume party? See how heroes stay in shape (and keep their hair from getting messed up). And exactly what is Saito saying under his breath? Over two dozen stories take you deep into the world of Tiger & Bunny! Age Rating: T

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Excel Saga, Vol. 26

(W/A) Rikdo Koshi

Is the Il Palazzo commanding ACROSS real or fake, and what does that mean, exactly? The original reunited team of Excel, Hyatt and Elgala stand before the throne of their lord — only for Excel to perform a blasphemous gesture of disloyalty, and for Il Palazzo to issue the most shocking order Excel could ever imagine! As Shiouji comes to realize the truth about both his father and his mother, Matsuya is ready to make a decision that will open the forbidden door at last. Warning: you have been misled! Age Rating: T+

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Neon Genesis Evangelion 3-in-1 Edition, Vol. 4

(W/A) Yoshiyuki Sadamoto

Once Shinji didn’t care about anything; then he found people to fight for - only to learn that he couldn’t protect them, or keep those he let into his heart from going away. As mankind tilts on the brink of the apocalyptic Third Impact, human feelings are fault lines leading to destruction and just maybe, redemption and rebirth. Age Rating: T+

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A dark episode unfolds by flashback in Professor Kasukabe's past, bringing him closer to the identity of the Cross-Eyes' mysteriously powerful wax doll. The amnesiac Ebisu begins to regain her memories while Caiman and Nikaido face off in a vicious battle against En. The spiral of mystery, danger, and violence leads directly back to Caiman's true identity... Age Rating: M

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Ikigami: The Ultimate Limit, Vol. 9

(W/A) Motoro Mase

A high-tension dystopian drama with crossover appeal for fans of graphic novel and avid readers alike. Age Rating: M

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Slam Dunk, Vol. 29

(W/A) Takehiko Inoue

With seven minutes left in the second half, Shohoku slowly chips away at Sannoh’ s large lead thanks to Sakuragi’s rebounds. But Sannoh’s star player Sawakita isn’t going to sit still for that! Faced with an apparently unstoppable opponent, Rukawa and Sakuragi both have to dig deep to understand themselves and their own game, and become the basketball players they were meant to be! Age Rating: T

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Tegami Bachi, Vol. 14

(W/A) Hiroyuki Asada

As Bees and ex-Bees alike gather in Yuusari, the rampage of the unstoppable Gaichuu Cabernet continues - and heart attacks only seem to make it more powerful. As it absorbs the attacks, Cabernet keeps morphing into stranger and more sinister forms. Meanwhile, a tragic accident triggers a different kind of transformation in Niche… Age Rating: T

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Toriko, Vol. 17

(W/A) Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro

After a trip to the Gourmet Shrine, the place where Gourmet God Acacia’s Full-Course Meal is honored, Toriko and Komatsu set their sights on the Shining Gourami. Since this glittering fish lives in one of the world’s most humongous and deadly waterfalls, they enlist the help of a powered-up Sunny and his new pet snake for a major fishing expedition. Age Rating: T

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Itsuwaribito, Vol. 9

(W/A) Yuuki Iinuma

Continuing in his quest to collect the Kokonotsu treasures, Utsuho now has rivals out to get the treasures for themselves. These rivals prove to be both persistent and successful, so Utsuho must redouble his efforts to acquire a treasure located in a village inhabited entirely by women who have no use for men! Age Rating: T+

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Hayate the Combat Butler, Vol. 22

(W/A) Kenjiro Hata

In Greece, Hayate finally finds his mysterious moe childhood love, Athena. But Athena claims to have no memory of their past together. How could she have forgotten that weird disappearing castle with the smoke monster and the giant clock? It wasn’t that many volumes ago. At any rate, if Hinagiku is ever going to confess her feelings to Hayate, she’d better do it now… Age Rating: T+

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YEN PRESS
BLACK BUTLER VOLUME 14 TP

(W/A/CA) Yana Toboso

The veil of mystery lying over the Aurora Society and its Absolute Salvation is torn asunder when the true mastermind behind the horrors that have sealed the fate of the Campania is revealed. Caught in the middle of a battle between reaper and butler, Earl Ciel Phantomhive looks on as Sebastian, his infaliable manservent, is struck down by the death scythe of an unexpected combatant. (STK612288) (C: 0-1-1)

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DOUBT OMNIBUS VOLUME 2 GN

(W/A/CA) Yoshiki Tonogai

A Japanese cell phone game called Rabbit Doubt has gone viral in Tokyo. In it, players are rabbits who must do everything in their power to uncover the wolf in rabbit's clothing before it kills them off. The wolf, a randomly selected player, must use his wiles to create mistrust among the rabbits and knock his adversaries off one by one. When five fans of this game decide to meet offline for fun, the last thing they expect is to lose consciousness and wake up trapped in an abandoned building with a corpse strung up in front of them, a mysterious barcode tattooed on each of their bodies. Will the virtual friends be able to pull it together in the real world and figure out what's going on in time to avoid ending up the wolf's dinner? (STK612289) (C: 0-1-1)

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IS THIS A ZOMBIE? VOLUME 5 GN

(W) Shinichi Kimura (A) Sacchi & Various

The fearsome foursome is together once more and having a blast at Aikawa house, now the Eu has returned to the fold after yet another run-in with the King of Night! But their casual, everyday lives are abruptly interrupted when Haruna runs into trouble at the school festival! (STK612290) (C: 0-1-1)

MATURE THEMES

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This New York Times bestseller continues to rock on! Japan's latest phenomenon about an after school all-girl band that hits it big! Yui, Mio, Ritsu, and Tsumugi embark on their college adventures! It will take some time for the girls to get used to life away from their families and adjust to the pace of college life, but there's one aspect of their new situation that there's no uncertainty about-joining the pop music club! But they aren't the only high school band making their debut on the college scene. Is Afterschool Tea Time ready to perform alongside the hard-rocking rhythms of The Girlz? (STK612296) (C: 0-1-1)

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PUELLA MAGI ORIKO MAGICA VOLUME 1 GN

(W/A) Magica Quartet (CA) Kuroe Mura

A brand-new story spun off from the world of the hit anime and manga series, Puella Magi Madoka Magica! Oriko, a magical girl with the gift of foresight, knows the fate that awaits all who accept Kyubey's offer of supernatural powers. But when she is struck with a terrible vision of the future-of the devastation caused by a single, powerful witch-she decides to prevent the girl from becoming a magical girl in the first place. To draw Kyubey away from the girl's potential, Oriko directs him instead to Yuma, an orphan who is all too eager to gain powers that will enable her to protect herself-powers that will ultimately lead to her own destruction. (STK612295) (C: 0-1-1)

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SOUL EATER VOLUME 15 TP

(W/A/CA) Atsushi Ohkubo

Deep in the belly of Baba Yaga Castle, Maka, Soul, and Medusa prepare to face Arachne in her own chambers. Arachne has grown even stronger since their last meeting, and even the crafty Medusa is caught in her sister's twisted web. As Arachne's intense madness threatens everyone in and around the castle, Soul must perform a string concerto that will move his audience to their very souls — or be caught in the witch's net himself! (STK612291) (C: 0-1-1)

MATURE THEMES

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On the run from a greedy corporation, a young precog seeks protection from an unlikely swordsman. Officer Genda's suspicions that Mamoru is involved in the Haruka Tooyama case are confirmed when he confronts the blind man in the park on the night of the operation. Genda manages to hold his own against the master swordsman, but Mamoru isn't of a mind to show his cards to the police and makes a quick getaway. Despite the officer's interference, the mission is a success-whispered, fearful rumors of the Tokyo swordsman are beginning to spread. Who will be drawn out to test Mamoru next? (STK612293) (C: 0-1-1)

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BOOK GIRL AND THE SCRIBE WHO FACED GOD NOVEL PART 1

(W) Mizuki Nomura

"I am Tohko Amano. As you can see, I am a Book Girl." Two years have passed since Konoha's first encounter with the mysterious girl who thus introduced herself. Guided by this Book Girl who loves books so much that she devours them, Konoha has overcome a lot. But the day of Tohko's graduation is approaching and...suddenly the Book Girl lets slip a confession of her betrayal. Stunned, Konoha is further rattled by Ryuto: "Tohko Amano is gonna disappear." "You should learn who Tohko Amano is." What is the secret Tohko has kept hidden? How will Konoha and Tohko's story conclude? (STK612297) (C: 0-1-1)

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Zenescope Entertainment
GRIMM FAIRY TALES PRESENTS: OZ #1 (OF 6)

(W) Joe Brusha (A) Rolando Neto, Glauber Matos

(CA) A: J.Scott Campbell, B: Artgerm, C+D: Eric Basaldua, E: Ale Garza

AT LONG LAST, THE FINAL REALM OF POWER IN THE GRIMM FAIRY TALES UNIVERSE IS R EVEALED… AND THERE'S NEVER BEEN AN OZ QUITE LIKE THIS! This modern take on the story re-imagines the classic tale in the signature Zenescope style. The Witches of OZ are searching for a lost weapon of power known as the Veridian Scepter. Their quest leads them to the most unlikely of places…the farmlands of Kansas and the home of the unlikeliest of heroes… Dorothy Gale. Incredible cover art by superstars J. Scott Campbell, Artgerm, Eric Basaldua, and Ale Garza! The epic Oz adventure starts here!

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2014 OZ CALENDAR

Revisit Zenescope’s OZ series all year long with the 2014 OZ Calendar. See the iconic cover images that put this series on the map, featuring all of the incredible characters from the land of OZ.

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GRIMM FAIRY TALES PRESENTS: GRIMM UNIVERSE #5/UNLEASHED #4 (OF 6)

(W) Pat Shand (A) Butch Mapa

(CA) A: Stjepan Sejic, B: Mike Capprotti, C: Jamie Tyndall

UNLEASHED: Part Four—The mysterious origin of THE BEING is finally revealed! As Sela and the hunters race toward the Being’s location, a collective of ancient entities known as the Keepers descend upon Earth. Their shadowy ties to the Being will bring light to the dark truth of the creature’s past. But have they arrived too late to stop him from eviscerating the planet? The end is near — don’t miss this action-packed issue of UNLEASHED!

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GRIMM FAIRY TALES PRESENTS

ZOMBIES: THE CURSED #1 (OF 3)

(W) Troy Brownfield (A) TBD

(CA) A: Anthony Spay, B: Pasquale Qualano

UNLEASHED tie-in! ZOMBIES GET UNLEASHED! All over the world, zombies are crawling from their graves and feasting on human flesh. Elijah, a time-lost hunter with a dark past, knows that it falls upon him to become the hero he was destined to be. But fi rst, he must solve a mystery rooted in his own past, one that stretches back to the cane fields of 1800’s Louisiana. Will Elijah be able to confront and bury the grasping terror of history before it devours him?

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The first act of the biggest event in Zenescope history is now collected in trade paperback! Vampires, werewolves, zombies, and demons have been unleashed on Earth by a powerful and mysterious being. As a shadow falls over the Grimm Universe, Sela must join forces with her arch-nemesis Belinda and four time-lost monster hunters in order to save the world. Everything is at stake as the battle that will decide the fate of all the realms begins! Collects UNLEASHED #0-3 and the short story “Unleashed: A Shadow Falls.”

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GRIMM FAIRY TALES PRESENTS

WONDERLAND: DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE #3 (OF 5)

(W) Raven Gregory, Pat Shand (A) Gregbo Watson

(CA) A: Anthony Spay, B: Dawn McTeigue

After a year spent as a patient of the Appleton Mental Ward, Alice Liddle finds herself back home with her family. But the home she returns to is much different than the one she left. The emotional vacancy between her and husband continues to grow, Johnny’s behavior is becoming increasingly disturbing, and Calie has become more distant. But all that pales in comparison to Alice’s realization that Wonderland’s madness has begun to creep into this world and is intent on taking her family... Forget everything you thought you knew and see how deep the rabbit hole really goes in this psychological horror series by writers Raven Gregory(Wonderland/Fly) and Pat Shand (Unleashed/Robyn Hood).

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GRIMM FAIRY TALES PRESENTS: WONDERLAND #13

(W) Raven Gregory (A) Sheldon Goh

(CA) A: Franchesco!, B: Abhishek Malsuni, C: Jimbo Salgado

A PERFECT JUMPING ON POINT FOR NEW READERS! Who is Lori and how does her mysterious past connect her to Violet and Calie? The answers will send shock waves across the Wonderland Universe like never before. Elsewhere, a bus driver comes face to face with a denizen of Wonderland and goes on a ride he will never forget. Don’t miss out on this stand alone issue!

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GRIMM FAIRY TALES PRESENTS

ROBYN HOOD: WANTED #3 (OF 5)

(W) Pat Shand (A) Larry Watts

(CA) A: Harvey Toliboa, B: Mike Lilly, C: Nei Ruffino

Dragged back into the Realm of Myst against her will, Robyn finds herself fighting the mysterious assassin, Avella. As Gisbourne watches from afar, putting all of the pieces into place for his endgame, the citizens of Nottingham are left at the mercy of the monstrous Dark Horde. Robyn must return to the people she once liberated to lead their

rebellion… but will she survive Avella’s wrath long enough to do so?

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A super-secret mission from the High Council drops Sela right in the middle of a war zone. When a surprise attack by the Dark Horde knocks her out of commission, it’s up to America’s finest to get her and the valuable item she carries out of the fire fight in one piece. All that stands in their way is the Dark One and his enchanted army. This very special issue is dedicated to the Servicemen and Women of the United States military and a portion of the books profits will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Foundation.

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GRIMM FAIRY TALES #87

(W) Pat Shand (A) TBD

(CA) A: Emilio Laiso, B: Pasquale Qualano, C: Paulo Pantalena

THE PHOENIX: Part Two—With their wicked plans set in motion, the Dark One and Cindy hunt down the phoenix that Sela and Belinda have taken under their protection. Sela can’t fight this battle alone, but is Belinda a trustworthy companion or will she fall into her old deceptive ways? The Guardian of the Nexus and her greatest nemesis are put to the test in the explosive conclusion to The Phoenix!

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GRIMM FAIRY TALES PRESENTS

THE JUNGLE BOOK: LAST OF THE SPECIES TP

(W) Mark L Miller (A) Various (CA) Ale Garza

Mowglii soon learns that on Kipling Isle there is no down time! She recovered from her wounds after defeating the ferocious Shere Khan and life in the jungle almost resumes to normal. However, a quiet day by the river quickly turns into a battle for survival as the unpredictable Dewan of the Apes returns. At the same time, the Payari Elephants face an attack from Bomani and the remaining Tigers of the Shere. Don’t miss the sequel to the best-selling Jungle Book!

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