Since its small screen debut in 1982, Macross has remained one of most influential mecha anime of all time. Longtime franchise illustrator Hidetaka Tenjin captures the high-flying action of the series' iconic 'variable fighters' like no other artist through his hyper-realistic illustrations for model kits, magazines, promotional materials, and more. This volume gathers Tenjin's illustrations from the eras of Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Flash Back 2012, Super Dimension Fortress Macross II, Macross Plus, Macross 7, Macross Zero, and the Macross Frontier TV series.

(W/A/CA) Hidetaka Tenjin Since its small screen debut in 1982, Macross has remained one of most influential mecha anime of all time. Longtime franchise illustrator Hidetaka Tenjin captures the high-flying action of the series' iconic 'variable fighters' like no other artist through his hyper-realistic illustrations for model kits, magazines, promotional materials, and more. This second volume collects Tenjin's illustrations from the Macross FRONTIER films, Macross DELTA TV series & films, and WALK?RE LAUNCH!!!!!, as well as an archive of his work on videogames, novels, animation and more.

(W) Ukyo Kodachi (A/CA) Tatsuma Ejiri It all began when high school student Emi Kaido received a mysterious, wish-granting pencil. With her life on the line, Emi uses the pencil to call upon heroes for protection! Gatchaman! Tekkaman! Casshan! Hurricane Polymar! These defenders of justice cross space and time to help Emi weave the greatest tale of all time!

(W) Ukyo Kodachi (A/CA) Tatsuma Ejiri Gatchaman! Polimar! Casshan! Tekkaman! By the unexplained power of one girl's pencil, four heroes have been brought together to stand for justice! But where light shines, darkness is sure to follow. Prepare to encounter? Shadow Polimar!

(W) Ukyo Kodachi (A) Ejiri Tatsuma Gatchaman! Tekkaman! Casshan! Polimar! The four heroes have begun to get used to their new home, but people are now disappearing one by one from Shibuya... including the heroes themselves! As evil looms near, will anyone remain to oppose it!?

(W) Ukyo Kodachi (A/CA) Tatsuma Ejiri Para Bellum's plan has the world racing towards destruction, but Gatchaman, Tekkaman, Casshan, and Polimar unite to confront this great evil! Little time remains, and it's now that the heroes must show their true value!

(W/A) Alex Kulang, Raynato Castro (CA) Alex Kulang '

With a dozen games released over the past 20 years, The Legend of Heroes is a mainstay of Japanese RPGs from pioneering game developer Nihon Falcom. Now, the gorgeous character art from the newest games in this legendary series is collected in this prestigious volume. Included in this collection are rough sketches, character artwork, expression charts, and more from The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Blue, Trails of Zero, and all three Trails in the Sky chapters.

With a dozen games released over the past 20 years, The Legend of Heroes is a mainstay of Japanese RPGs from pioneering game developer Nihon Falcom. Now, the wonderful illustrations from the newest games in this legendary series are collected in this prestigious volume. Included in this collection are pin-ups, story artwork, and rough concepts from The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Blue, Trails of Zero, and all three Trails in the Sky chapters.

The heroes, villains, and gods of legend and myth have captivated the imaginations of artists and audiences alike for millennia. These larger-than-life figures of folklore fascinate us all. Legendary Visions collects the breathtaking artwork of painter Gonzalo Ordonez Arias, also known as GENZOMAN! Inside you'll find fantastic reimaginings of Egyptian pharaohs, Greek gods, Caribbean pirates, Japanese warriors, Celtic fairies, Arabian heroes, and more!

Jay and Aru are two of the most popular students in wizardry school. However, before they can graduate, they must venture out into the real world and fulfill a one-year magic contract with a human girl named Cho-Ah. Is Cho-Ah ready to have two enthusiastic young wizards-to-be at her beck and call?

A young boy named Colby Reynolds searches for meaning in the world around him and discovers a place where dreams can come true, if he's willing to pay the price. Along the way he'll see sights he's never fathomed and encounter hidden truths about himself that he'll wish he never knew. The hit online comic is now a beautiful high-quality hardcover graphic novel, perfect for teen readers and manga fans, with a durable library-quality binding. Discover the story Scott McCloud (Understanding Comics, Zot!) calls and 'enchantingly drawn meditation on imagination and yearning.'

(W) Jim Zub (A/CA) Shun Hong Chan Colby has fallen into a surreal realm of dream and imagination in his search for answers about Iris, the strange girl who fell into his life from out of the blue. What he discovers about the link between them will change both their lives and leave one of them with the ultimate decision of life or death. The hit online comic concludes in a beautiful graphic novel, perfect for teen readers and manga fans.

(W/A/CA) Yuzuru Kiku Charles M. Schulz is the creator of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Woodstock, and many more wonderful characters who inhabit the world of Peanuts. Now, learn how a shy, young Schulz first became a cartoonist and how he spent nearly 50 years drawing the beloved newspaper comic strip which has captivated the hearts of readers worldwide. The Manga Biographies series explores the fascinating lives of legendary figures who accomplished extraordinary feats, all told through the fantastic lens of Japanese manga storytelling.

(W) Gisele Lagace, David Lumsdon (A/CA) Gisele Lagace M?nage ? 3 follows the lives of a 29-year-old-virgin comic book geek and his two way-hotter-than-he-is roommates. Gary, Didi, and Zii's tight-as-a-sandwich Montreal apartment is the cramped stage for sexy hijinks, awkward moments, and pretty much everybody trying to bonk, shag, or nuzzle with everyone else! Includes over 300 installments of the popular webcomic series, plus print-exclusive bonus stories!

(W) Gisele Lagace, David Lumsdon (A/CA) Gisele Lagace M?nage ? 3 follows the lives of 29-year-old-virgin comic book geek Gary and his two way-hotter-than-he-is roommates. In this volume: Zii gets caught up in sexy romance, sexy revenge, and sexy robots! Didi learns she may or may not be 'bisexuelle'! And Gary finds himself the lustful target of not one but two determined damsels! Collects over 300 installments of the popular webcomic series, including print-exclusive bonus stories and guest strips!

(W) Gisele Lagace, David Lumsdon (A) Gisele Lagace M?nage ? 3 follows the lives of comic book geek Gary and his two way-hotter-than-he-is roommates. In this volume: Gary ends up in France between two mesmerizing models! Zii tries to keep her bandmates from both seducing her and killing each other! DiDi spends a lot of time with other nude women for someone who is 'not bisexuelle...' Plus, the continued antics of the fabulous Dillon, ex porn-star Amber, unlicensed therapist Kiley, and more! Collects over 300 installments of the popular webcomic series, including print-exclusive bonus stories and guest strips!

(W) Gisele Lagace, Glenn Lumsden (A/CA) Gisele Lagace Ménage à 3 follows the lives of comic book geek Gary and his two way-hotter-than-he-is roommates. In this volume: DiDi gets tangled up in women's wrestling! Zii gets her own obsessed fangirl! And Gary finds himself in a REAL Ménage à 3… or 4… or maybe 8!

(W) Gisele Lagace, David Lumsdon (A/CA) Gisele Lagace M?nage ? 3 follows the lives of comic book geek Gary and his two way-hotter-than-he-is roommates. In this volume: The paths of Gary's, DiDi's, and Zii's love lives get closer and more complicated than they ever have before! Can friendships survive when roommates become lovers? It's the final volume of M?nage ? 3!

One of the rising stars of the Japanese art community, Midori Foo is renowned for her elegant characters, lush settings, and intricate costume designs. She has provided stunning artwork for some of the biggest studios in Japan, including Square Enix, Bandai Namco, Konami, SEGA, and many more. Midori Foo's Book of Pictures collects over 300 pages of beautiful full-page artwork, showcasing some of the best pieces from the artist's ever-growing portfolio.

Collecting the artwork of official Vocaloid character illustrator, KEI! Mikucolor collects KEI's dazzling illustrations of your favorite Vocaloids like Luka, Rin & Len, and of course the supreme musical idol herself - Hatsune Miku! Included are magazine & book illustrations, DVD covers, rare pinups, exclusive new artwork, and much more!

(W/A/CA) Kei It's a spectacular new collection of Hatsune Miku artwork from Miku's original character illustrator, KEI! Hatsune Miku is a world famous vocal synthesizer and cyber celebrity, and this volume presents some her best illustrations. Joining Miku are her friends Luka, Rin & Len, MEIKO, and KAITO.

(W/A/CA) Capcom Beloved by fans the world over, the Monster Hunter series takes players on an epic quest to hunt or capture the most dangerous and fantastic monsters imaginable. Monster Hunter Illustrations collects the unparalleled artwork behind the first two generations of games in this landmark series. Inside you'll find hundreds of designs for characters, monsters, armor, weapons, and more, plus tons of rough drawings and sketch work.

(W) Yuushi Kawata (A/CA) Yukito When Mega Man grows up, he must face his greatest challenge of all... life as an adult! The days of battle against Dr. Wily are long since gone. The world no longer needs Mega Man, and a grown-up Rock now leads a peaceful life working as a dentist. The Robots Masters have new careers as well... Cut Man is a barber, Flame Man is a chef, and Top Man is an online influencer. Yet as these dreamlike days pass by, a shadow of turmoil lurks on the horizon?

(W) Kyosuke Kamishiro (A/CA) Rei Kusakabe They've just broken up and become EX-boyfriend and EX-girlfriend, but now they have to live under...THE SAME ROOF!? Even though they still have feelings for each other, this EX-couple become SIBLINGS due to their parents' marriage!! Fall in love with a couple who constantly BICKER, but can't resist each other in this intensely-sweet and tantalizing romantic comedy!

(W/A/CA) Tecmo Keoi, Team Ninja Nioh & Nioh 2: Official Artworks collects the fantastic artwork behind the challenging video game franchise. Included are character artwork, monster designs, key art, rough concepts and more! Plus, dive deep into the world of Nioh through detailed character profiles and a complete guide to the weapons, armor, and items of the games.

Showcasing the gorgeous good-girl pin-up art of Omar Dogan! GIRL SEVEN features a cast of seven lovely ladies, all designed by Omar Dogan in a variety of themes such as swimsuits, martial arts, sports, goth, uniforms, and more. Over 80 all-new full color pinups have been created exclusively for this volume, plus rough sketches, character profiles, and creator commentary throughout the book.

(A) Osamu Tezuka The grandfather of manga and anime, Osamu Tezuka created hundreds of unforgettable characters during his 40+ year career as an illustrator and animator. His influence on generations of artists has been immeasurable, and is still felt today across Japan and beyond. OSAMU TEZUKA: ANIME CHARACTER ILLUSTRATIONS collects the character designs from several of Tezuka's animation projects. Included are characters from Mighty Atom (Astroboy), Jungle Emperor (Kimba the White Lion), Black Jack and many more.

(A) Osamu Tezuka The grandfather of manga and anime, Osamu Tezuka created hundreds of unforgettable characters during his 40+ year career as an illustrator and animator. His influence on generations of artists has been immeasurable, and is still felt today across Japan and beyond. OSAMU TEZUKA: ANIME & MANGA CHARACTER SKETCHBOOK collects rough concepts from several of Tezuka's anime and manga projects. Included are characters from Mighty Atom (Astro Boy), Jungle Emperor (Kimba the White Lion), and many more.

(W) Natsuya Semikawa (A/CA) Virginia Nitouhei A Japanese style pub called 'Nobu' exists in a back alley of the fictional medieval European city of Eiteriach. Its customers? A pair of slacker soldiers, a spoiled heiress, an uptight tax collector, and more... When the citizens of this strange world sit down to enjoy some unfamiliar Japanese cuisine, their troubles simply melt away? The curtain rises on this otherworldly eatery and the gourmet fantasy about to unfold within!

(W) Natsuya Semikawa (A) Virginia Nitouhei (CA) Virginia Nitohei Japanese-style pub 'Nobu' is open for business in an odd, foreign world, and the ever-welcoming Shinobu and Chief are happy to serve up unusually tasty bar food to an array of strange customers. A little thief, an obnoxious messenger, and a pair of squabbling craftsmen are all ready to chow down! Kisu tempura, sashimi, omusoba, and shuto and more are on the menu... The delicious aromas of food and drink bring everyone together in this gourmet tale of humanity!

(W) Natsuya Semikawa (A/CA) Virginia Nitohei Business is booming for Izakaya Nobu, with more regular custoemrs than ever. A number of women are dropping by for relaxing meals, including the capable waterworks guildmaster, a storied mercenary, and the witch of the woods. The menu showcases the ever-popular 'Pot of Odin,' sanama shioyaki, tako kara-age, ushiojiru, purin... but you'll be having 'the usual,' right? The otherworldly gourmet fantasy continues to bring a huge variety of dishes and diners together!

(W) Natsuya Semikawa (A) Virginia Nitouhei (CA) Virginia Nitohei It's autumn in Eiteriach, and the season brings with it new ingredients and fresh encounters. Like an uptight priest who only loosens up after some eggplant agebitashi, or a mysterious, self-styled minstrel, who starts waxing poetic after a plate of tempura… Not to mention the ups and downs of Berthold and Hermina, who enjoy the blissful pairing of squid and pumpkin in a 'couple's boil'…!! Chief's array of autumn flavors bring smiling faces together in this gourmet fantasy!

(W) Natsuya Semikawa (A/CA) Virginia Nitouhei Nobu's warm oshibori towels are just the thing on a cold autumn's night. There are new faces dropping by, and Chief's working on new dishes as well. There's a chef who appreciates Nobu's stewed food, a bard who senses that Chief is feeling lost, and even a monk sent by the church to investigate rumors of witches…!? Chawanmushi, dashimaki tamago, hamburg steak… This volume is packed with more flavors from Nobu!

(W) Natsuya Semikawa (A/CA) Virginia Nitouhei Winter has come to the old capital of Eiteriach. Customers have been few and far between ever since baseless rumors started spreading about Nobu being a den of witches, and now, rumormonger Damien and Archbishop Rodrigo have come to finish off our favorite establishment! Damien thinks he'll finally have his revenge on Nobu, but Ingrid is prepared to face him in a war of words!! Get ready for clam sakamushi, atsukan, nikujaga stew... because even when the going gets tough, Nobu never skimps on exemplary food and service!

(W) Natsuya Semikawa (A/CA) Virginia Nitouhei 'I know what it is I want to do.' With that declaration, Hans set forth on a new path in life. One that leads him away from the barracks and towards Izakaya Nobu, of all places. He's determined to become a chef, but Chief, Shinobu, and his father Laurenz might have some thoughts about that? Oden, buridaikon, donabedofu? volume 8 carves a new step forward with a menu full of piping hot dishes for winter.

(W) Natsuya Semikawa (A/CA) Virginia Nitouhei Jean the Euryan spy has submitted a report about his past dining experience at Nobu. Though nobody believes him, Queen Regent Celestine gives him one last chance to prove himself, so Jean sets off to investigate Nobu once more... Kushikatsu, takikomi gohan, apple pie... This is volume 9 of the otherworldly gourmet fantasy story, where delicious dishes nourish both body and soul.

(W) Natsuya Semikawa (A/CA) Virginia Nitouhei Berthold has found himself stuck with an overabundance of both smoked and dried squid! Perhaps the staff at Nobu can come up with a few bright ideas to put it to use... It's the 10th volume of the otherworldly gourmet fantasy story, where delicious dishes nourish both body and soul. (STL211120) (C: 0-1-2)

(W) Atlus, Shuji Sogabe (A/CA) Shuji Sogabe Life isn't easy when you're a transfer student - just ask Minato Arisato, Gekkoukan High School's newest transfer student. Strangers and unfamiliar scenery aside, Minato also has to contend with the fact that his school transforms into a Shadow-filled tower called Tartarus every night during the Dark Hour! Minato and two of his new friends - Yukari and Junpei - set out to investigate Tartarus to see what they can learn about this phenomenon, but can three high school students with little to no combat experience possibly survive the tower's horrors?

(W) Shuji Sogabe, Atlus (A/CA) Shuji Sogabe With the formation of the Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad (S.E.E.S.), Minato, Mitsuru, Akihiko, and the rest have taken it upon themselves to combat the threat that Tartarus and the Shadows therein represent. When they learn that the soft-spoken Fuuka may have become trapped in Tartarus during the Dark Hour, they mount a desperate rescue attempt - but will they reach Fuuka in time to save her?