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The Opera adaptation of the Ring Cycle by Richard Wagner The Eisner Award-winning series, finally collected in one volume, presents one of the grandest stories of Western civilization, now one of the most explosive epics in the history of comics. Giants plot against gods, who in turn tear human lovers apart, while the lives of great warriors are ruined, and murder after murder is committed in the name of love and gold. It's the epic as it was meant to be read. This new high point in Russell's distinguished twenty-five year career as a true artist's artist includes behind-the-scenes production art, notes on the adaptation by the artist, and high res scans of the original art. "P. Craig Russell's beautiful telling of The Ring Cycle manages both to be the most faithful and inspiring reworking of the opera into comics form, and the ultimate high-fantasy saga."-Neil Gaiman

“First, we’ll give you a test of vitality.” I was kidnapped and brought to an island where only women live?!

One is a dazzling star who dreams of shining in the world of showbiz. Another is a new designer who has the reputation of being delicate as a flower due to her simple beauty. She sees your thirst for success and yearning for authenticity behind your angelic facade. She approaches, like a gale that kisses a rose, and moves away, like a moonbeam. They get involved, they let go, they take the seduction game to the limit. She becomes the rose that blooms in her blood, and reaches the height of glory with her. Tang Wanting: I will pluck the moon for you with my hands. Shang Yi: You are my moon.

In a major bank, Shirakawa Junko, working in the overseas investor business department, is an elite prospect who is admired by her peers. One day, Kuroda Kayo, who entered the company at the same time, is transferred to Shirakawa's department. Shirakawa is put in charge of Kuroda's department training, causing their work lives to be turned upside down. How will their bizarre and violent relationship play out within the pit of conspiracy and evil called a bank?!

Deep within a certain forest lives a young witch named Aria. She spends her days alone, growing herbs and knitting—until one winter morning when she encounters a white wolf collapsed in the snow! The mysterious beast not only talks but also, to her surprise, asks to live with her…Could this be the start of a big change for the small, lonely witch?!

Imagine a flat world, sitting on the backs of four elephants, who hurtle through space balanced on a giant turtle. The Discworld is a place (and a time) parallel to our own - but also very different. That is the setting for Terry Pratchett's phenomenally successful Discworld series, which now celebrates its 25th anniversary. The Discworld Graphic Novels presents the very first two volumes of this much-loved series in graphic novel form. First published fifteen years ago, these fully illustrated versions are now issued for the first time in hardback. Introduced here are the bizarre misadventures of Twoflower, the Discworld's first ever tourist, and possibly - portentously - its last, and his guide Rincewind, the spectacularly inept wizard. Not to mention the Luggage, which has a mind of its own.

Skeleton Evolution: Starting From Being Summoned By the SorceressJiang Cheng, a man who unexpectedly finds himself reincarnated into a fantastical game world as a lowly skeleton, summoned by a group of beautiful female players using dark necromancy. To his dismay, this skeleton is no ordinary minion; it's the epitome of cannon fodder, barely worth a second glance! But fortune smiles upon him, for he possesses an extraordinary abilitythe Infinite Evolution System!With this newfound power, Jiang Cheng embarks on a remarkable journey, evolving from a mere skeleton into a g**-tier undead warrior. Now, armed with unrivaled strength and cunning intellect, he unleashes havoc upon the game world, sending players and NPCs alike into fits of desperation and sorrow.Follow Jiang Cheng as he rises from the depths of obscurity to become the fearsome legendthe G**-tier Skeleton, feared by all, and unmatched in the realms of virtual adventure. Get ready for an epic tale of action, strategy, and unexpected alliances in a world where the line between reality and the virtual becomes blurred. Brace yourself as the laughter of victory and the tears of defeat echo throughout this extraordinary adventure!

"Oh, wow. You're soaking wet. You're such a sl**." That's because you're sucking and rubbing my bre****... D-Don't...! Yuki Tanabe has absolutely zero experience with men, and the first guy she fell in love with was Ko Kashiwagi, her superior at work. One day, she happens to see Ko having a lover's quarrel. On top of that... his partner is a man!? No way, Ko was gay!? Nevertheless, Yuki can't give up on her feelings for him. So, under certain conditions, she dives into a totally se** "love" affair with him...!?

After my grandmother's funeral, I woke up in the body of a noblewoman. Specifically, a woman who had died because she didn't want to get married.The older brother of the man she was supposed to marry comes to me, threatening to pay off her debts, and my father is absolutely no help at all.On top of that, the shop is about to disappear, and the estate is falling apart.Just yesterday, I was a modern person finding small joys like sneaking a coffee from the break room or charging my phone at the office, but now I have to pay off debts and manage an estate.I tried to live a good life, just as the g** had said when he gave me this chance"I wonder if selling a few loaves of bread will really help you pay it back.""Don't worry, I'll pay it off.""If such a miracle happens."He turned to me, standing slightly askew with his arms crossed over his chest. Even in his anger, he looked astonishingly handsome."If that miracle occurs, I'll kneel before you and kiss the top of your foot."

“―You’re extremely wet, have you been waiting for this?” Working at the corporate planning division, Koyuki Morishita’s (28) current problem is her standoffish boss, Aoi Minase (31). He talks down to people and is insensitive, all while being expressionless... she thought she’d never have to deal with him outside of work but— Having to go into an arranged marriage to pay back the debt of her family’s business, the man that appears in front of her is none other than Minase...! Koyuki bounty tries to decline but... With a passionate look in his eyes, much different than his normal expression, Minase says, “I’m going to make love to you now.” — Insistently rubbing a sensitive area with his long fingers... She knows she shouldn’t but she’s going to climax!!

Vomiting, poisoning, constipation, vaccinations, etc. - what happens inside a cat's body at those times? A must-read manga for cat lovers who want to live a healthy life with their cats!

A story of a girl named Nonoko and the flowers that bloom in the fields.When she was young, she showed no interest in wild plants, but recently she has been looking intently at encyclopedias. Looking for a certain flower, when Nonoko goes out to the garden with a pictorial book...(Source: Natalie, translated)

The heir of the Xuanling family unexpectedly became the most favored daughter of the Prime Minister's Mansion. With the script of the group's favorite salted fish in hand, she made her former enemies pay with blood. But... who was the one who was just blocked in the corner and gently coaxed by the most powerful treacherous minister, the Regent?

Lodi Cassidy is the sharp, good-looking, and charismatic young CEO of a large company. In a terrible accident he is hospitalized with serious injuries, what will he do now!? Then, unable to adapt to hospital life, he becomes violent, selfish, and accusatory. Only Norah, the sole nurse charged with his care, has the power to make him behave. She comes to have more than just sympathetic feelings for Lodie, who acts out violently, crying as he endures his pain. She is caught unawares, finding herself caring for him beyond what her position requires… For those obstinate people out there, this story shows you the happiness in true, affectionate love.

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Dragon Man is a super action-packed slice of life story about a young spontaneous teenage boy who wants to feel like he's cool. As he embarks on his internal journey, he learns to re-embrace his dragon heritage to protect the world from evil beings that do whatever they want for their own personal agenda which will result in him to discover aspects about himself that he never knew was spiritually possible. On top of finding balance and comfort in his existence and his every altering morality as a dragon human hybrid for shamefully feeling like a walking abomination in the eyes of God. So expect a whole lot of wild wacky and violent adventures that'll randomly occur that will shape the character of our main hero.

Public defender Luka stumbles into a conflict between angels and demons while investigating a case. He meets Albert, who’s secretly a demon, and their relationship quickly deepens. Just as things start to heat up, Luka discovers Albert’s true identity—and learns he may be involved with a mysterious group that’s wreaking havoc in the human world. Now, Luka feels lost and uncertain about everything.

Why do you shine so brightly when you refuse to give it to me? I think I'm starting to grow greedy. Yuseong and Mirinae were initially set to make their debut together. But, like stars pouring down towards Mirinae, Yuseong became a distant person that he couldn't approach nor grasp. And without interacting as much as possible, I didn't want to be enthralled by that face.

A yakuza who was supposed to be dead suddenly reincarnates as a pregnant woman just about to give birth! Now a single mother with the spirit of a hardened gangster, he faces the challenges of parenting for the first time. This is a hilarious yet touching manga that takes readers through the ups and downs of raising a child in the chaotic world of yakuza, with plenty of unexpected charm and humor.

From an orphan with no one to rely on to the trusted right-hand man of the boss—Kang Eun did whatever it took to meet the expectations of William, the organization’s leader. Then one day, William informed him of his son Isaac’s return and entrusted Kang Eun with the task of assisting him. "What’s so great about that old geezer that makes you follow him so loyally? …Wouldn’t someone younger like me be more appealing?"

"O spirit destined to be mine, rise once more from the realm of the dead!" In the depths of an extravagant tomb, Alice, a novice necromancer, channeled her mana into an ancient coffin as she cast her spell. Dust scattered through the air, and a wave of overwhelming mana surged, leaving her breathless. But what emerged was not the mindless undead she had expectedit was a handsome young man, casually perched atop the coffin, his piercing gaze meeting hers. With a bright, disarming smile, he introduced himselfbut Alice soon realized the truth: this was no ordinary man. He was the legendary figure who, centuries ago, had plunged the world into chaos and terror... the Demon King himself.