Graphic Novels & Manga Books

Book SynopsisA gripping manga based on Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China video game, featuring iconic Assassin Shao Jun. Unveil a tale that will engulf the world.Shao Jun, the last Assassin in China, has returned to her homeland with vengeance on her mind. The Templar Order’s machinations must be stopped, and only Shao Jun stands ready for the battle to come. As she eliminates her foes one by one, the Templar Order’s plans for the Great Ming Empire begin to come to light…Shao Jun, the last Assassin in China, has returned to her homeland with vengeance on her mind. The Templar Order’s machinations must be stopped, and only Shao Jun stands ready for the battle to come. As she eliminates her foes one by one, the Templar Order’s plans for the Great Ming Empire begin to come to light…

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Book SynopsisA new edition of the Sailor Moon manga, for a new generation of fans! 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 the updated translation and high page count of the Sailor Moon Eternal Edition in a more affordable, portable edition, perfect to go wherever you or the magical guardian in your life want to take it.

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Book SynopsisThe young gem Phosphorite can't seem to do anything right. Phos has nothing but a big mouth and guts. Cinnabar, a classmate, is a loner, shunned by the other gems because of the toxins emitted from their body. But when they get together, they will learn that they both have an essential role to play in the fight against the Moonfolk, who are intent on coming to Earth to abduct the gem folk and destroy their world. A beautifully-drawn new action manga from Haruko Ichikawa, winner of the Osamu Tezuka Cultural Prize.

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Book SynopsisThe third thrilling omnibus of the lost Sci-Fi classic from the sixties that the New York Times noted had “highly detailed visions of fantastic worlds”This is the epic story of the Trigan Empire’s rise and fall, and of how Trigo, often alone, had to fend off usurpers and monstrous threats to save his people. The lush painted comic art that Don Lawrence produced in this period would solidify him as one of the greatest comic book artists of all time.Collected within are all the Trigan Empire stories published in chronological order including the never before reprinted short stories not illustrated by Don Lawrence, to give you the complete saga of the Trigan Empire. Trade Review“The Rise and Fall of the Trigan Empire is a stand-out strip on the UK comics’ landscape” Tripwire “We can still marvel at the extraordinary visual flair and detail of Don Lawrence’s stunning artwork. 9/10” Starburst "Vastly influential. Stunning. Dominated the genre of Science-Fiction epics." The Independent "Lawrence [is] celebrated for his richly coloured, highly detailed visions of fantastic worlds." The New York Times

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Book SynopsisThe latest manga series based on the hit collectible card game! Action Duels have become a global sensation, but what is the dark secret behind them that threatens to destroy the world? Yuya thinks he’s ready for a Turbo Duel with Ren, but he never expected the course to be inside his own memories! Isaac and Eve look on, hoping to pinpoint Reiji’s location if he tunes in to watch the Duel. Yuya’s alter egos are also watching the race, and Yugo isn’t about to miss his chance to Duel with Ren, even if it means sending Yuya off to another dimension. The secret history of the G.O.D. card is about to be revealed…

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Book SynopsisCan eight teenagers find their way home from 5,000 light-years away?It’s the year 2063, and interstellar space travel has become the norm. Eight students from Caird High School and one child set out on a routine planet camp excursion. While there, the students are mysteriously transported 5,000 light-years away to the middle of nowhere! Will they ever make it back home?!Conspiracies begin to unravel as the truth behind the Astra crew membersʼ circumstances comes to light. And at their last pit stop, Galem, the saboteur is revealed! Donʼt miss the shocking conclusion!

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Book SynopsisThe intrigue and royal conspiracy in the Bard’s Richard III is given a dark manga twist that will appeal to aficionados of both comics and the classics. 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. England’s new king, now a slave to the witch Jane, gives himself over entirely to debauchery. Richard, unable to overlook George’s constant errors, schemes to arrest his brother, just as a killer who resembles Richard himself is conspiring behind closed doors. Meanwhile, Richard’s mysterious body becomes an object of interest…

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Book SynopsisJourney through time and space with this graphic novel history of the science fiction genre, from Jules Verne, Jonathan Swift, and Mary Shelley to William Gibson and Philip K. Dick to Ken Liu and Ted Chiang, and beyond. Trace the progress of SF through modern times and learn why key figures and inventors like Thomas Edison have looked to science fiction to predict the future.For the first time in illustrated form, this comprehensive history of science fiction traces its origins and, in fascinating detail, charts its history from its beginnings as a “schlock” genre to its respected status today. Join author/historian Xavier Dollo and artist Djibril Morissette-Phan (All-New Wolverine, X-Men: Gold, Star-Lord) in their visual journey into the expansive universe of science fiction. Who is considered the world’s first science fiction author? How did American science fiction begin? What sci-fi novel is the alltime best-seller? What were the “Pulps” and how did they predict with uncanny accuracy the 21st century world around us? The answers are here, along with detailed chapters dedicated to the founders of the genre and their modern-day successors. Discover the origins of your favorite page-to-screen science fiction movies. Marvel at the behind-the-scenes stories of some of literature’s most imaginative writers. Find out why science fiction so effortlessly captures our imaginations and makes us dream of new worlds. Far more than just a list of facts, The History of Science Fiction is a roaring analytical reflection on the genre that continues to shape our world, presented in a stunning 8” x 11” hardcover sure to stand out on any bookshelf or serve as the coffee-table conversation starter for all things sci-fi!

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Book SynopsisCan humanity escape the icy clutches of Death?The psychotic Chief Judge Casey Tweed has dethroned and killed Judge Death and taken over Death's mission to murder every living creature on the planet. The neighbouring Soviets have seen the chaos as an ideal time to launch an attack on their American enemies. As numerous battles rage a small group of rebels led by Judge Fairfax - some living, some already turned into the undead - launch a desperate effort to save their city from being converted into a necropolis, but it all seems too little too late. The Dark Judges are already spreading their contagion across the globe and in the depths of space, exterminating all life under the orders of Chief Judge Tweed. However, both the forces of death and the forces of life about to learn, just because Judge Death is dead, doesn’t mean that he is gone…The acclaimed series from Kek-W (The Order) and Dave Kendall (Dreams of Deadworld) continues in this lavish hardback collection, including never seen before concept art and sketches.Trade Review“Definitely some of the most terrifying characters in comics” – Comics Alliance“What was most shocking was how plausible and familiar the setting is. I guess what I mean is that this isn’t a science fiction pre-dystopia. It’s like Trump’s Presidency circa 2019 pre-dystopia.” – Multiversity.com

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Book SynopsisParis, end of the 21st Century. Inspector Romane Pennac is the only white woman in her station. The world has suffered devastating wars and ecological disasters, and the old powers of Europe and America are now the third world. Yet it is toward the young woman, now a member of a discriminated-against minority, that a couple of devastated parents turn. A mysterious letter has just announced to them that the body of their daughter, recently deceased in New York, isn't in her coffin...

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Book SynopsisA breathtakingly imaginative fantasy series starring Maxa high schooler chosen to become the next Magical Girl. There''s just one catch . . . he''s a trans boy!Although he was assigned female at birth, Max is your average trans man trying to get through high school as himself. But on top of classes, crushes, and coming out, Max''s life is turned upside down when his mom reveals an eons old family secret: he''s descended from a long line of Magical Girls tasked with defending humanity from a dark, ancient evil! With a sassy feline sidekick and loyal gang of friends by his side, can Max take on his destiny, save the world, and become the next Magical Boy? A hilarious and heartfelt riff on the magical girl genre made popular by teen manga series, Magical Boy is a one-of-a-kind fantasy series that comic readers of all ages will love.

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Book SynopsisIt’s just an everyday apocalypse.

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Book SynopsisFaced with the choice of being married to a strange spirit or being made into dinner, Aoi decides to create a third option for herself! Aoi Tsubaki inherited her grandfather’s ability to see spirits—and his massive debt to them! Now she’s been kidnapped and taken to Kakuriyo, the spirit world, to make good on his bill. Her options: marry the head of the inn her grandfather trashed, or get eaten by ayakashi. But Aoi isn’t the type to let spirits push her around, and she’s determined to redeem her grandfather’s IOU on her own terms! Aoi wants to work off her debt to the Tenjin-ya inn, but she only has one day to find a position and none of the managers are willing to hire a human! If she can just get someone to see past her family background, Aoi is certain she can prove her worth!

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Book SynopsisIn the world of Tokyo Ghoul, sometimes the only way to fight monsters is to become one…The Commission of Counter Ghoul is the only organization fighting the Ghoul menace, and they will use every tool at their disposal to protect humanity from its ultimate predator. Their newest weapon in this hidden war is an experimental procedure that implants human investigators with a Ghoul’s Kagune, giving them Ghoul powers and abilities. But both the procedure and the newly formed Qs Squad are untested. Will they become heroes…or monsters?!Operation Auction Sweep has turned into a bloodbath as the investigators face off against the ghouls of Aoigiri Tree’s security forces. And with victory for the CCG far from assured, Investigator Toru Mutsuki must escape from behind enemy lines. His only help comes from Kuki Urie, the ex-Squad Leader of the Quinxes, whose only allegiance is to his next promotion. With such a dubious ally and flesh-hungry Ghouls a

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Book SynopsisPain and pleasure collide when a sophisticated underworld boss crosses paths with a naive photographer hell-bent on bringing him down! This deluxe edition includes never-before-released material as well as a double-sided color insert and special cover treatment! Photographer Takaba Akihito takes on a risky assignment trying to document the illegal activities of the Japanese underworld. When he captures its leader—the handsome, enigmatic Asami Ryuichi—in the crosshairs of his viewfinder, Takaba’s world is changed forever. Crime boss Ryuichi Asami puts everything on the line to save his lover, Akihito Takaba, from the hands of his enemy. Unfortunately for them, Fei Long has grown quite fond of his captive. Meanwhile, Russian mafioso Mikhail Arbatov takes advantage of the situation to plot something devious. When three of the underworld’s biggest crime bosses clash, will Akihito be the one caught in the cross fire? The highly ant

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Book SynopsisAfter a mysterious sphere collides with Tokyo, legends seemingly born of the ancient Mayan civilisation appear. In truth, however, the beings are alien invaders known as the Mazone, plant women who wandered the earth in bygone ages - and have now returned to make it theirs. With a ragtag crew of renegades at his side, only the space pirate Captain Harlock has what it takes to save the planet.

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Book SynopsisFrom the messed-up mind of music sensation YUNGBLUD comes the follow-up to 2019's smash hit graphic novel The Twisted Tales of The Ritalin Club! Now eighteen, and having graduated from Blackheart's High School; YUNGBLUD, plus his super-powered friends Harmony, Scout, Zombie Joshua, Em, and Encore are now enrolled as students at Quarry Bank University. At first, it seems like university life is all drugs, sex and relationship drama. But when a new foe with a familiar face arrives from the Manga Dimension, the Ritalin Club find themselves caught in a trip that may cost them their very lives.

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Book SynopsisForty-five images to colour-in from the fantastical world of The Witcher!

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Book SynopsisTwo high school geniuses scheme to get the other to confess their love first.Two geniuses. Two brains. Two hearts. One battle. Who will confess their love first…?!Will Ai leave her post as Kaguya’s personal assistant and confidant?! Meanwhile, Kaguya and Yu go to great lengths to prevent their not-so-dark secrets from getting out. A sports tournament provides yet another opportunity for the gang to desperately attempt to impress each other with their athletic prowess—or coaching skills. And then it’s finally time for an educational school trip! Of course all the students view this as just an opportunity to hang out with or spy on the objects of their attraction… Wet hair is better than a wet T-shirt.

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Book Synopsis"First published in Japan in 2017 by Square Enix Co., Ltd."

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Book SynopsisTWO CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS ADVENTURES NOW IN FULL COLOUR! George and Harold have created the greatest superhero in the history of their school - and now they're about to bring him to life! MEET CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS! HIS TRUE IDENTITY IS SO SECRET, EVEN HE DOESN'T KNOW WHO HE IS! FIGHTING FOR TRUTH, JUSTICE AND ALL THINGS PRE-SHRUNK AND COTTONY!

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Book SynopsisPart-time student, full-time Soul Reaper, Ichigo is one of the chosen few guardians of the afterlife.Ichigo Kurosaki never asked for the ability to see ghosts—he was born with the gift. When his family is attacked by a Hollow—a malevolent lost soul—Ichigo becomes a Soul Reaper, dedicating his life to protecting the innocent and helping the tortured spirits themselves find peace. Find out why Tite Kubo’s Bleach has become an international manga smash-hit!Yhwach and his Quincies have been sowing destruction throughout the Soul Society, although the royal palace might prove to be their last stand. The ultra-elite forces of Squad Zero will do whatever it takes to protect the sacred fortress. But when two unstoppable forces meet, what price must the world pay?

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Book SynopsisJoin the Moomins in their very first adventure, crossing a huge flood to search for missing Moominpappa!Moominmamma and Moomintroll need to find a home for the winter, someplace where sun is plentiful and safe from the dangers of the unknown. But before they can settle down, they must cross a dark and sinister forest and find their way through a flood of epic proportions, all the while hoping that they will find Moominpappa again. Their journey seems daunting but they forge ahead, with Moominmamma's kindness and patience giving Moomin the courage he needs to face the strange, unexplored path that lies ahead of them.Written during the 1939-40 Finnish-Soviet Union conflict, or The Winter War, Jansson uses the unusual setting of a natural catastrophe to provide the background of her first children's book and the first appearance of her beloved Moomin characters. She wrote this as her escape from the horrors of war and its many consequences, but rather than avoiding the problems that war raises, she uses these as a basis for the many obstacles that the characters face, from separated families to forced displacement. With beautiful black and white artwork interspersed throughout the text and curious, playful prose, you find yourself rooting for the Moomins and their quest to find Moominpappa and a place to call home.

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Book SynopsisIn 1874, President Grant authorises the construction of a bridge over the Mississippi. Until then, passage between St. Louis and East St. Louis was only possible on ferries. But the ferry company is owned by two brothers who have been getting rich by forcing passengers to wait in the hotels and restaurants they own on both sides of the river. The two crooks are doing everything in their power to prevent the bridge from being built - until Lucky Luke arrives, of course...

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Book SynopsisAnime coming July 2020! You can rent a girlfriend, but can you buy love? Reeling from a bad breakup, Kazuya rents the beautiful, polite Chizuru for a date. But rock bottom might be so much lower than he thought! Chizuru is much more than the pretty face and sweet demeanor he thought he'd bargained for... In today's Japan, "rental" services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend," a "parent," even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to "rent" an emotional connection, and his new "girlfriend," who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too...It's sweet but naïve boy meets cute but ruthless girl in this 21st-century manga rom-com!

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Book SynopsisThis 368-page volume packed with short stories covers miscellaneous Hellboy adventures from 1961 to 1993, leading up to Seed of Destruction.This 368-page volume covers Hellboy's adventures from 1961 to 1993, leading up to Seed of Destruction.

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Book SynopsisObsessed with revisiting the sunset city of his dreams, Randolph Carter leaves the humdrum confines of reality behind, traveling into a vivid dreamworld where anything is possible. But while Carter draws closer to his goal—the mysterious Kadath, home to the gods themselves—another force, dark and brooding, is watching with plans of its own. An epic fantasy mixing adventure, peril, and wonder in equal parts, The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath (newly reissued in a smaller format, with a foreword by Jeff Lemire and a new cover) explores themes of memory and forbidden knowledge through the prism of H.P. Lovecraft’s boundless imagination. “There is no denying that Culbard makes this story sing.” - Digital Spy

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Book SynopsisNurse Nanase has striven to once again meet the prince of her dreams, so how is it he’s become such an aggravating doctor?! After witnessing a handsome and charming young doctor save a stranger’s life five years ago, Nanase Sakura trained to become a nurse. But when she meets the doctor again and they start working together, she finds Kairi Tendo to be nothing like the man she imagined him to be!Our Valiant One and the Dark Lord are in mutual lovey-dovey mode! Or so they thought… Their greatest challenge has arrived! Nanase became a nurse to chase after Dr. Kairi Tendo. Now the couple are finally starting to act like lovers. They’re busy enjoying blissful days until Kairi’s older sister Ryuko goes missing!

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Book SynopsisAnakin Skywalker, Jedi Knight and hero of the Republic, is challenged by a fledgling hero of the Confederacy! The Confederacy is being provided with advanced ships from Valahari, that has claimed neutrality in the Clone Wars. Anakin and Obi-Wan are dispatched to negotiate with the planet's rulers, but as events unfold and Anakin is framed for a dishonorable act, diplomacy gives way to war!

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Book SynopsisAs Acting Queen, one of Sariphi's duties is to soothe and comfort the citizens of Ozmargo. Embarking on a journey for this purpose, Sariphi is joined by Randbert, the Captain of the Royal Bodyguards. Randbert's words and actions are anything but royal, and they shake everyone's faith in him...everyone besides Sariphi. But when Lord Brown, the local governor, is attacked, suspicion falls on Randbert. Will Sariphi's trust be enough to clear him? And after being separated from Leonhart for so long, what awaits Sariphi when they're reunited?

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Book SynopsisTakumi is an otaku, or pop-culture nerd, who specializes in pop-idol bands. He’s well-known online for his devotion and passion. That same passion also gets him in a bit of trouble, now and then, as it makes him an easy target for macho bullies who feel pop-idols may not be for men.Misaki is one of those guys who looks down on otaku. But he has a bit of a secret—he also likes idols. When Takumi uncovers Misaki’s secret, will Misaki embrace the otaku world, and does Takumi have what it takes to be Misaki’s idol?

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Book SynopsisThe cyber-martial arts saga that has spanned a solar system and over two decades in print returns, with creator Yukito Kishiro's new sequel that reveals the true story of Alita's childhood on Mars, and the mind-bending adventures that still await her. For centuries, war has raged on the dusty, red surface of Mars. This apocalyptic crucible will produce the solar system's most fearsome warrior, Alita. But for now that warrior is just a little girl named Yoko. The future and past of the battle angel fan out across the reaches of space in the final chapter of one of the greatest sci-fi epics of all time!

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Book SynopsisNorman is a typical eight-year-old, living in a little old house with his zombie uncle. A fan of horror movies, he seeks to recreate his favourite scenes starring his heroes: Freddy Krugger, Jason Vorhees and Michael Myers. As his next victims, Norman chooses his classmates, the new boy, Jeremy, and the local rich girl, Grace. As they join the ranks of the local missing children, Norman has to work hard to avoid discovery.Trade Review"It's like Dexter: The Early Years!" - io9"So many nods to other horror films, tropes, and novels that any fan of the genre will smile in admiration." - Destroy The Cyborg“Really funny and disturbingly fun” - Fellowship Of The Geeks"I found this gory-yet-light-hearted story not only hilarious but also gripping" - Nerdly“Norman May Be Most Outrageous Comic Character Ever!” - Culture Burst“This is Charles Schultz meets Tim Burton, set in South Park. 5 out of 5" - Fanboy Comics"Gore-geous artwork, combined with a "killer" story, make this book a must read!" - Decapitated Dan, Comic Related"Frantic, horrific and relentlessly, gleefully, a hundred percent on all the time." - SciFi Now"It's weird. It's hilarious. And I loved every page of it." - Comic Bastards“Hilarious…a great graphic novel for people who are fans of horror films” - Flickering Myth “A daft and grimly funny romp through a world of selfish adults and melodramatic elementary school politics" - Comic Booked "If you like dark, dry humor with a dash of classic horror villains like Jason and Freddy, then you will enjoy Norman." - Project Fandom "With a story that will have you laughing, worrying, outright confused and intrigued there is enough in this first instalment to keep people entertained for a while to come!" - Comic Trash “If you're looking for a dark laugh, NORMAN is a book that will be right up your alley” - Critical Blast "a must in everyone’s bookshelf" - Slackjaw Punks

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Book SynopsisGene understands stories - comic book stories, in particular. Big action. Bigger thrills. And the hero always wins. But Gene doesn’t get sports. As a kid, his friends called him “Stick” and every basketball game he played ended in pain. He lost interest in basketball long ago, but at the high school where he now teaches, it's all anyone can talk about. The men’s varsity team, the Dragons, is having a phenomenal season that’s been decades in the making. Each victory brings them closer to their ultimate goal: the California State Championships. Once Gene gets to know these young all-stars, he realises that their story is just as thrilling as anything he’s seen on a comic book page. He knows he has to follow this epic to its end. What he doesn’t know yet is that this season is not only going to change the Dragons’s lives, but his own life as well.

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Book SynopsisA thorough look back at the TMNT''s comic book origins with their first stories plus insightful annotations from co-creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird.Rediscover the underground roots of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, with this special collection of Mirage Studios'' issues #48-55 including the start of a major Turtles storyline. Beginning with the two-part "Shades of Gray," get ready as the multi-part "City at War" explodes onto the comics page! With over 250 pages of mutated-martial arts action along with annotations following each issue, this volume is perfect for fans to relive the glorious days of the Turtles'' origins as well as an excellent place for new readers to see where the TMNT phenomenon began.

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