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In a world of magic, Asta, a boy with anti-magic powers, will do whatever it takes to become the Wizard King! Asta is a young boy who dreams of becoming the greatest mage in the kingdom. Only one problem--he can't use any magic! Luckily for Asta, he receives the incredibly rare five-leaf clover grimoire that gives him the power of anti-magic. Can someone who can't use magic really become the Wizard King? One thing's for sure--Asta will never give...
42) Saga: Book three
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At long last, it's finally time for the third massive hardcover collection of SAGA, the critically acclaimed sci-fi/fantasy series from the multiple Eisner Award-winning team of artist Fiona Staples and writer Brian K. Vaughan. Collecting 18 of the most shocking and impactful issues fromthe epic tale of Hazel and her star-crossed parents, this deluxe edition features a striking, all-new original cover from Fiona Staples, as well as exclusive, never-before-seen...
43) Umma's table
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"The joy of food and tradition brings a family together. Madang is an artist and new father who moves to a quiet home in the countryside with his wife and young baby, excited to build a new life full of hope and joy, complete with a garden and even snow. But soon reality sets in and his attention is divided between his growing happy family and his impoverished parents back in Seoul in a dingy basement apartment. With an ailing mother in and out of...
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"Barry deftly portrays the capricious nature of teen friendships, adolescent peer-pressure, and the kill or be killed nature of a middle school's social scene in her signature style. In an authentic teen voice full of diffidence and melodrama, the bespectacled and freckled Maybonne relates all of life's indignities on equal measure. Heartbreaking stories of a broken home, child molestation, an alcoholic absentee father and a bitter mom emerge between...
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"Mutsumi's been kidnapped by Hanawa, a spy who is a master florist! The entire family is dispatched to save her. Having failed to put up a fight against Hanawa the first time they met, will Taiyo be able to defeat him this time? Later, Taiyo is arrested by a mysterious detective who seems to know a lot more about the Yozakura family than he should..." -- Page [4] of cover.
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From the weirdo mind of actor, writer, and producer Emily Hampshire (SCHITT'S CREEK, CHAPELWAITE, 12 MONKEYS), AMELIA AIERWOOD: Basic Witch follows the least-favorite daughter of L.A.'s most famous family of witches, the Aierwoods. Amelia's sisters have all followed in the footsteps of their prominent parents but everything Amelia does is just a little ... off-brand. A late bloomer who has yet to find her calling, Amelia uses her powers for mostly...
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Chibi vampire volume 4
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Karen has so far been able to fight the temptation to bite Kenta Usui and doing nice things for him instead, but it's getting harder. Could a romance be brewing?
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"Taiyo Asano is a super-shy high school student and the only person he can talk to is his childhood friend Mutsumi Yozakura. Mutsumi comes from a line of master spies with amazing powers. Her oldest brother, Kyoichiro, is obsessed with Mutsumi and out to kill anyone who gets near her--and his next target is Taiyo! The only way for Taiyo to save himself from Kyoichiro's murderous clutches is to marry Mutsumi!" -- Page [4] of cover.
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Chibi vampire volume 5
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Karin continues to come to terms with her feelings for Kenta, but her grandmother is in town, and that's enough to put her entire family into a panic.
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"Despite many unexpected obstacles, Takane and Hana register their marriage license and are officially married! But when is their actual wedding day going to be? And what's in store for this spirited couple once they move into their own place together? "Happily ever after" is just around the corner!"--
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Sakamoto days volume 6
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"Taro Sakamoto was once a legendary hit man considered the greatest of all time. Bad guys feared him! Assassins revered him! But then one day he quit, got married, and had a baby. He's now living the quiet life as the owner of a neighborhood store, but how long can Sakamoto enjoy his days of retirement before his past catches up to him? Dangerous serial killers clash with the Order and Sakamoto's crew clash! As the battles rage on, Sakamoto undergoes...
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Chibi vampire volume 14
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Karin is a vampire with a twist--she experiences intense bleeding from her nose once a month--so instead of stealing blood from humans, she gives her blood to them and if done properly, the benefits are positive to both.
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Gamma Rae wants to be a superhero, and why shouldn't she--?! She's been strong since she was a baby! The problem is, her siblings are all notorious criminals who would be delighted to see her fail ... with all of her new friends dead at their feet. Will she be able to win the respect of the hero community without alienating her family? She's going to try!
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Little Lulu (Drawn & Quarterly) volume 1
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"Lulu Moppet is an outspoken and brazen young girl who doesn't follow any rules--whether they've been set by her parents, the neighborhood boys, or society itself. In spring 2019 D+Q begins a landmark reissue series of Lulu's suburban hijinks: she goes on picnics, babysits, and attempts to break into the boys' clubhouse again and again. Cartoonist John Stanley's expert timing and constant gags made these stories unbelievably enjoyable, ensuring that...
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"Taro Sakamoto was once a legendary hit man considered the greatest of all time. Bad guys feared him! Assassins revered him! But then one day he quit, got married, and had a baby. He's now living the quiet life as the owner of a neighborhood store, but how long can Sakamoto enjoy his days of retirement before his past catches up to him?! Sakamoto and X finally face off! Although Sakamoto has vowed not to kill, X shakes him up by threatening his family....
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"Takane accompanies the Nonomura family to Kyushu, where Hana's grandparents live, so that he can celebrate the new year with them and get to know them better. But when Hana's grandfather becomes enraged with him, what will Takane have to do to get his engagement to Hana out of jeopardy?"-- Back cover.
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"Hatuda, the president of the beloved yet shady toy company PoPoPPo, has transferred into Taiyo and Mutsumi's school! He challenges Taiyo to an athletics contest for a chance to shake Mutsumi's hand. Will Taiyo be able to keep this creep away from the love of his life?! Later, while out on a mission, Taiyo is intercepted by mysterious government spies from an organization called the Hinagiku--and they don't seem to want to be friends with him." --...
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Tomorrow is a harmonious paradise thanks to five families who make everything perfect... for the price of one child per household. Now, as that bill comes due, a son expected to give everything for a family that never loved him, and an affluent daughter determined to destroy utopia, must unite to end one generation's unnaturally protracted reign.