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AFTERSCHOOL CHARISMA GN #12

(W) Kumiko Suekane (A) Kumiko Suekane (CA) Kumiko Suekane

In the suspenseful final installment of the Afterschool Charisma series, the devastating Clone Protection Act has passed, and Shiro's efforts to lead his classmates to freedom are stymied. In the midst of this turmoil, one of Shiro's confidants comes out as a rogue agent, determined to eliminate the clone student body! The ensuing battle reveals to the public the immense pressure the students of St. Kleio have endured. Will the resulting fallout benefit the clones or the corrupt figureheads attempting to control them? For older teen audiences.

ASSASSINATION CLASSROOM GN #13

(W) Yusei Matsui (A) Yusei Matsui (CA) Yusei Matsui

The Grim Reaper sets up a lethal trap that buries Mr. Karasuma and Ms. Vitch alive. Will Mr. Karasuma's repressed feelings surface before he and Ms. Vitch do? And how will Mr. Karasuma face Death? Then, despite his vow to destroy the planet in March, Koro Sensei offers career counseling to his students. Nagisa's professional goal raises some serious issues. And finally, it's time for the next school festival showdown. Class A and Class E compete for the most customers. If they build it, will they come...to the top of 3-E's remote mountaintop? For older teen audiences.

BLACK CLOVER GN #4

(W) Yuki Tabata (A) Yuki Tabata (CA) Yuki Tabata

The Clover Kingdom is under attack by a mysterious mage who can control zombies! The greatest Magic Knights have come together to protect the kingdom and Asta's caught in the middle of the ferocious battle! For teen audiences.

BLOODY MARY GN #5

(W) Akaza Samamiya (A) Akaza Samamiya (CA) Akaza Samamiya

Maria and Mary go to England to meet the mentor who taught Shinobu how to fight vampires, hoping that he might hold the answers that Maria seeks. But he's already gone by the time they arrive, and they are met instead by a blonde beauty in a lab coat. Meanwhile, the familiar scenery stirs up long-repressed memories Mary had once forgotten. For teen audiences.

BLUE EXORCIST GN #16

(W) Kazue Kato (A) Kazue Kato (CA) Kazue Kato

The surge of demonic activity around the world has the Knights of the True Cross worried at the highest levels. An important meeting at the Vatican will have serious effects on the lives of Rin and his Exwire friends. Back at True Cross Academy, the students get a sense that something is brewing with the arrival of an unexpected and definitely unconventional new instructor! Meanwhile, Yukio struggles to understand the strange fire in his eyes, a fire he has kept secret from everyone. Can he confront the flames inside him alone, or will they consume him? For older teen audiences.

EVERYONES GETTING MARRIED GN #3

(W) Izumi Miyazono (A) Izumi Miyazono (CA) Izumi Miyazono

Asuka and Ryu are happy in their relationship, though Asuka wants marriage in her future and Ryu doesn't. But Yuko Sakura-the married woman Ryu had an affair with before he met Asuka-has reappeared in Ryu's life, and Asuka receives a marriage proposal from another man. For mature audiences.

FOOD WARS SHOKUGEKI NO SOMA GN #15

(W) Yuto Tsukuda (A) Shun Saeki (CA) Shun Saeki

Soma finally meets the Totsuki Institute's current reigning Council of Ten, and in true Soma fashion, he challenges them all to a shokugeki! But the Council of Ten members see Soma and the rest of the first-years at the Momiji Meet 'n' Greet as not worthy of their time and blow them off. Soma leaves the meeting pondering ways to convince a council member to take him up on his challenge when Megumi mentions the upcoming school festival. Just what kind of scheme could Soma be cooking up this time? For older teen audiences.

GANGSTA CURSED GN #1

(W) Kohske (A) Syuhei Kamo (CA) Syuhei Kamo

Killing is all Spas has ever known, and he does it without doubt or remorse. Taught to believe he's ridding the world of monsters, he sees the extermination of the Twilights as a necessary step toward making Ergastulum a safer place. Until the day when he's forced to confront the horrifying truth that the real monster might be...him. For mature audiences.

GOODNIGHT PUNPUN GN #4

(W) Inio Asano (A) Inio Asano (CA) Inio Asano

This is Punpun Onodera's coming-of-age story. His parents' marriage is falling apart. His dad goes to jail, and his mom goes to the hospital. He has to live with his loser uncle. He has a crush on a girl who lives in a weird cult. Punpun tries talking with God about his problems, but God is a jerk. Punpun keeps hoping things will get better, but they really, really don't. For mature audiences.

HAIKYU GN #6

(W) Haruichi Furudate (A) Haruichi Furudate (CA) Haruichi Furudate

After having overcome the Iron Wall of Date Technical, it's finally time for Karasuno to have their rematch with Aoba Johsai! Kageyama and Karasuno claimed victory in the practice match, but how will they fare in a real game? Tensions run high when Tohru Oikawa gears up to crush Kageyama once and for all. For teen audiences.

ITSUWARIBITO GN #19

(W) Yuuki Iinuma (A) Yuuki Iinuma (CA) Yuuki Iinuma

Utsuho continues to face off against another and far deadlier itsuwaribito, Gin Hobaku-a so-called hero who is destroying the Land of Owari! Though Utsuho and his friends have managed to hold their own against Gin so far, they must now face a cadre of skilled underlings specially picked and prepared by Gin, as well as 200 elite castle troops who will obey Gin without question. If Utsuho can buck these odds, it'll be a miracle! For older teen audiences.

KUROKO BASKETBALL 2IN1 TP #3

(W) Tadatoshi Fujimaki (A) Tadatoshi Fujimaki (CA) Tadatoshi Fujimaki

Aiming for the finals league, Seirin has challenged Shutoku and their ace, Midorima. The team's fired up thanks to Kagami, but is there any guarantee that fire won't be quickly extinguished by the sharpshooting Midorima?! Meanwhile, a friend from Kuroko's middle school suddenly shows up before the team and shocks everyone by providing some insights into Kuroko's mysterious past! For teen audiences.

MAGI GN #21

(W) Shinobu Ohtaka (A) Shinobu Ohtaka (CA) Shinobu Ohtaka

Now that the battle for Magnoshutatt is over, Aladdin, Alibaba and Morgiana return to Sindria. Familiar faces welcome them, as well as a few surprising characters! As a larger conflict with the Kou Empire looms, the various sides agree to a world summit. But before that, Alibaba returns to Balbadd to find that things in his homeland have changed drastically. For teen audiences.

MASTER KEATON GN #9

URASAWA

(W) Naoki Urasawa (A) Naoki Urasawa (CA) Naoki Urasawa

Constantly flying around England, Japan and Europe, Taichi Hiraga Keaton is one busy insurance investigator! With a gentle heart and an abundance of combat and survival skills gained from his days with the SAS, Keaton solves numerous difficult cases even while his love of archaeology calls to him... For older teen audiences.

MONSTER HUNTER FLASH HUNTER GN #5

(W) Keiichi Hikami (A) Shin Yamamoto (CA) Shin Yamamoto

Thanks to the Hunters gathered in Pokke Village, the threat of the approaching monsters has passed. However, many are injured and one person is missing, so they can hardly celebrate their battle prowess. Raiga in particular is disheartened by his lack of skill and loses sight of his original objective, but then Torche invites him to go with her to see the village where he grew up. For teen audiences.

ONE PIECE 3IN1 TP #18

(W) Eiichiro Oda (A) Eiichiro Oda (CA) Eiichiro Oda

Stopping by the Sabaody Archipelago to get an expert varnish on their ship, the Thousand Sunny, Luffy and his Straw Hat crew run into trouble when they bristle against the local slave trade. Soon the Navy is hot on their trail, and due to the astounding powers of an animalian warlord, Luffy is spirited away to a distant corner of the sea! Will he ever make it back to his crew and achieve his dream of finding the "One Piece"? For teen audiences.

POKEMON OMEGA RUBY ALPHA SAPPHIRE GN #2

(W) Hidenori Kusaka (A) Satoshi Yamamoto (CA) Satoshi Yamamoto

Sapphire and Emerald continue their training in Mega Evolution with Ultima while the two enemy leaders of Team Aqua and Team Magma join evil forces to recover the powerful Red and Blue Orbs. Who has the best plan to save the world from a giant meteor-the suspicious Devon Corporation, True Lorekeeper Zinnia or the Trainer who has earned Rayquazza's trust? And who might that special Trainer be...? For all ages.

POKEMON POCKET COMICS XY GN

(W) Harukaze Santa (A) Harukaze Santa (CA) Harukaze Santa

Two books in one! Pokémon stories, puns and jokes! Fun multiple-choice quizzes! The Pokémon of the Kalos region are all gathered together in this hilarious collection starring Fennekin, Froakie, Chespin, the rest of the new XoY Pokémon, Mega-Evolved Pokémon and more! Quiz yourself and your friends on Pokémon Abilities, moves, types, Mega Evolution and tons of other vital statistics! Who will be the next Pokémon quiz champion?! For all ages.

SO CUTE IT HURTS GN #10

(W) Go Ikeyamada (A) Go Ikeyamada (CA) Go Ikeyamada

Uesugi has been making plenty of enemies since coming to town, and a group of them have kidnapped Megumu as part of their revenge. Aoi and Uesugi put aside their differences in order to team up to rescue her, but in the ensuing battle Aoi loses his eye patch! Can Megumu convince him that his hidden wounds won't scare her away, or will the trauma of his past be the end of their future together? For teen audiences.

TOKYO GHOUL GN #10

(W) Sui Ishida (A) Sui Ishida (CA) Sui Ishida

While Kaneki and his friends tangle with the ghouls from the Aogiri Tree organization, the Commission of Counter Ghoul's ongoing investigations bring them dangerously close to discovering Kaneki's secret. For older teen audiences.

TOMIE COMPLETE DLX ED HC

(W) Junji Ito (A) Junji Ito (CA) Junji Ito

Tomie Kawakami is a femme fatale with long black hair and a beauty mark just under her left eye. She can seduce nearly any man, and drive them to murder as well, even though the victim is often Tomie herself. While one lover seeks to keep her for himself, another grows terrified of the immortal succubus. But soon they realize that no matter how many times they kill her, the world will never be free of Tomie. For older teen audiences.

ULTIMO GN #12

(W) Hiroyuki Takei (A) Hiroyuki Takei (CA) Hiroyuki Takei

In a desperate bid to avert disaster, Ultimo's master Yamato tries to convince his high school crush to join him on the side of good! Meanwhile, Ultimo is challenged to a duel by Vice, and the battle between good and evil resumes in earnest. Will the Karakura Doji finally break free of their dastardly puppet master's grand plan? For teen audiences.

YO-KAI WATCH GN #6

(W) Noriyuki Konishi (A) Noriyuki Konishi (CA) Noriyuki Konishi

Nate Adams was your regular, everyday kid, until he received the Yo-kai Watch, which allows him to see Yo-kai that are normally invisible to the naked eye!   For all ages.

YONA OF THE DAWN GN #3

(W) Mizuho Kusanagi (A) Mizuho Kusanagi (CA) Mizuho Kusanagi

Yona and Hak set out on a journey to find a priest who can see the future. After they get severely injured falling from a cliff, a boy named Yun and his guardian Ik-su nurse them back to health-and Ik-su happens to be a priest! When Yona tells him that she wishes to protect the lives of those who are precious to her, what path will Ik-su show her? For teen audiences.