Richard, the ambitious third son of the House of York, believes he is cursed, damned from birth to eternal darkness. But is it truly fate that sets him on the path to personal destruction? Or his own tormented longings? Based on an early draft of Shakespeare's Richard III, Aya Kanno's dark fantasy finds the man who could be king standing between worlds, between classes, between good and evil.
18 year old Scott Reaver is an extraordinary fighter who had an unshakeable pride... until an ambush by a mysterious assailant left him covered in scars and planted a seed of doubt in his self-worth. Having recovered from his injuries, Scott sets out to become a Vindex- an elite mercenary, in the hopes it will lead him to hunting down his assailant. However, becoming one is no easy task, as Scott and the other applicants must first clear a multi-stage exam designed to leave only the strongest standing...
"Barbara" was originally serialized by Osamu Tezuka from 1973 to 1974. The original story tells of an encounter between the novelist, Yosuke Mikura, and the mysterious woman with an alcohol addiction, Barbara. In celebration of the live-action film adaptation directed by Makoto Tazuka, Go Nagai, a master artist, brings a unique interpretation of this world. A dream collaboration between the two great masters... Is born here and now!! This story can also be considered a sequel. This time the mystical Barbara has charmed a painter, Kyosuke Mitamura. And later a musician, Goro Nikaido. Both are excellent artist in their own fields but their careers have hit a slump. Is Barbara the remedy for these men's artistic struggles or is she only poison for their work? Includes bonus story "Go and Travel" about Tezuka’s and Nagai’s trip to San Diego, USA in 1980.
After a decade of ceasefire, the bitter feud between ninja clans Iga and Kouga remains a contentious issue. Despite Hachirou Kouga and Hibiki Iga's potential for a love story in this new age of peace, not everyone is satisfied with the resolution of their ancestral animosity. There are conflicting accounts of how the epic battle between Gennosuke Kouga and Oboro Iga ended, an issue that Tadanaga Tokugawa (who supported Kouga) finds unresolved. As old rivalries reignite and political tensions escalate, the star-crossed lovers find themselves facing the same obstacles that kept their forefathers apart.
The Remake of Volume two of Bastard!!.
Akira Shiroyanagi, a master of logic puzzles, and several others are plucked from modern-day Japan and thrown into an unfamiliar room. Shackles firmly around their wrists, they are informed that no one will miss them because the world believes they have died, and they are now test subjects for revolutionary research. This research involves abilities that can enhance a person's capabilities and bend reality itself. Although dread fills most people's hearts, Akira finds the challenge exhilarating. All of them receive a unique ability that no one else possesses and are immediately thrown into a range of trials. The challenges range from one-on-one duels to enormous battle royales, with even death being a possibility. As the group struggles to come to terms with their precarious situation, Akira is determined to outsmart anyone who stands in his way and uncover the secrets of this mysterious organization.
It was just a usual morning. Akira Shiroyanagi, a high schooler who loves games and Konpeito (Japanese sweets), is suddenly dragged into a battlefield by a mysterious girl who calls herself Mion. The participants are told that they are "erased from the family register, involved in an experiment, and have gained certain powers." Akira is determined to win the game with his newfound powers and destroy the organization. Armed with a power no one expects and his "brain" skills, a new era of intelligence battle of begins!
In the expansive realm of Combat Qi, the strong rule over the weak. Xiao Yan was once a promising prodigy of the Xiao Sect, but lost all his abilities at a young age of 11. At 15, he is now shunned by his former admirers and on the verge of banishment from his clan. His woes deepen when his betrothed, Na Lan Yan Ran, wishes to break off their engagement. Dismayed with being labeled "trash," Xiao Yan makes a vow to become strong and take control of his life. Doupo Cangqiong is a tale of aspiration and woe, tracing the quest of a fallen prodigy as he embarks on a perilous journey to gain strength and rise to the zenith of Cultivation.
From Tokyopop: Sealed in ancient jewels are the spirits of the heroes who tried and failed to unite China in the Three Kingdoms era. These jewels have been scattered throughout Japan, and have the power to draw out the full potential of those who inherit them. However, those owners, known as Toushi, are possessed with an insatiable appetite for battle. Hakufu Sonsaku is one such Toushi. Living in the country, Hakufu's desire to beat something to a pulp goes unfulfilled until her mother tells her to go to Tokyo, where she starts training with other Toushi and sets foot on the path to her destiny.
[PUBG UNIVERSE] In order to find a missing assemblyman, Cheon Hoyoung, a member of the National Intelligence Service, participates in an illegal battleground murder game. Survival action between 100 death row inmates.
Batwoman (a.ka. Kate Kane) faces deadly new challenges in her war against Gotham City's underworld–and new trials in her personal life.Who or what is stealing children from the barrio, and for what vile purpose? Will Kate train her cousin, Bette Kane (a.k.a. Flamebird), as her new sidekick? How will she handle unsettling revelations about her father, Colonel Jacob Kane? And why is a certain government agency suddenly taking an interest in her? These are some of the questions that will be answered in this long-awaited series!