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December 2017

Akashic Records of the Bastard Magical Instructor, vol. 2 Story by Tarou Hitsuji Art by Aosa Tsunemi

Based on a popular comes girl’s story of trying to become the strongest magic user—despite having the laziest of instructors!

isti is a young magic-user in training who Sattends a prestigious magical academy where she hopes to be trained by the best of the best. However, when her instructor suddenly retires, his replacement is the opposite of what Sisti had hoped for—lazy, incompetent, and always late! Can Sisti still learn magic and unravel the mystery of Sky Castle with such a terrible teacher to lead her?

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FINAL • BASED ON A LIGHT NOVEL: The official adaptation for the well-known light novel of the same name ONGOING MANGA Tarou Hitsuji is a Japanese light novel author Trade Paperback best known for Akashic Records of the Bastard ISBN: 978-1-626926-65-3 Magical Instructor.

Rated: Teen (13+) Aosa Tsunemi is a Japanese manga artist best On Sale: December 5, 2017 known for his manga adaptation of Akashic 5” 7.125”/ 180 pages Records of the Bastard Magical Instructor. $12.99/US | $14.99/CAN SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT December 2017

Captain Harlock: Dimensional Voyage, vol. 2 Story by Art by Kouichi Shimahoshi

An all-new series featuring a contemporary take on one of the most revered and recognizable characters in science fiction history!

hen Tadashi Daiba’s father is murdered Wby invaders known as the Mazon, he becomes frustrated in the face of the Earth government’s flippant attitude. Landing himself in prison, Tadashi finds himself invited aboard the battleship Arcadia, controlled by none other than the legendary Harlock. Joining his crew on their journey through space, Tadashi’s future will lead him to confront not only the Mazon, but the many other forces across the universe threatening humanity’s very existence.

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FINAL • A CLASSIC FRANCHISE REIMAGINED: Based on the cult classic that inspired an entire genre and spawned multiple films, ONGOING anime series, and spin-off titles • MOVIE ADAPTATION: The award-winning MANGA 2013 film, — Trade Paperback based on the same original material—is ISBN: 978-1-626925-99-1 currently streaming on Netflix Rated: Teen (13+) • BELOVED AUTHOR: Celebrating the prolific On Sale: December 5, 2017 Leiji Matsumoto’s 60-year manga career 5” x 7.125”/ 180 pages $12.99/US | $14.99/CAN Leiji Matsumoto is one of ’s most “Harlock leads the way to a world of new influential manga creators. He is best known for ideas.” , Captain Harlock, and an - James Cameron (Film Director) animated collaboration with western musical duo, .

Kouichi Shimahoshi is a Japanese manga artist who made his debut on the highly acclaimed remake of Captain Harlock. SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT December 2017

Dragonar Academy, vol. 13 Story by Shiki Mizuchi Art by Ran

The New York Times bestselling dragon- riding saga continues!

earning to ride and tame dragons comes Leasy to most students at Ansarivan Dragonar Academy—except for first-year student Ash Blake, who is known by his fellow as the “number one problem child.” Poor Ash is COVER IN the laughingstock at school because, despite his unfashionably large star-shaped brand that DEVELOPMENT marks him as a future dragon master, he has nothing to show for it. His dragon has never appeared.

Until now, that is. One fateful day, Ash’s dragon awakens in full glory, but appears different than any dragon ever seen before—in the form of a beautiful girl! What’s worse, Ash soon discovers that this new dragon has attitude to spare, as she promptly informs him that she is the master, and he, the servant. Ash’s problems with dragon riding have only just begun....

FINAL VOLUME • BESTSELLER: A consistent New York Times bestseller MANGA Trade Paperback • BASED ON A LIGHT NOVEL: Adapted from the ISBN: 978-1-626925-89-2 bestselling Japanese light novel of the same name Rated: Older Teen (16+) • ANIME ADAPTATION: An anime adaptation On Sale: December 5, 2017 is currently streaming online and was 5” x 7.125”/ 180 pages released on disc by $12.99/US | $14.99/CAN

Shiki Mizuchi is a Japanese light novel author best known for Dragonar Academy.

Ran is a Japanese manga artist who wrote and illustrated Maid War Chronicle and worked with writer Ken Akamatsu (Love Hina, Negima) as the artist on Mao-chan. SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT December 2017

Magika Swordsman and Summoner, vol. 8 Story by Mitsuki Mihara Art by MonRin

This modern - and New York Times manga bestseller continues!

arallel to our dimension is a world filled with Pmagic, home to a host of mystical beings and fantastical powers. Humanity learns to harness these forces and bring forth that COVER IN world’s entities to do their bidding through the power of “summoners.” Our world will never be DEVELOPMENT the same.

Fifteen years later, Kazuki Hayashizaki is chosen as the first male summoner. His attendance at an all-female summoner school, however, is met with opposition and none so strongly than from his own sister, who is the school’s most skilled swordsman. Kazuki’s sister has conflicting feelings about her little brother and can’t stand him taking up his new role. Kazuki struggles against the machinations of his sister and the other students. Can he overcome adversity and learn to become a first rate summoner?

ONGOING • BESTSELLER: A repeat New York Times manga MANGA bestseller Trade Paperback ISBN: 978-1-626925-91-5 • FOR FANS OF: Dragonar Academy, , and Zero’s Familiar Rated: Older Teen (16+) On Sale: December 5, 2017 5” x 7.125”/ 180 pages $12.99/US | $14.99/CAN Mitsuki Mihara is a Japanese author best known for Magika Swordsman and Summoner.

MonRin is a Japanese artist best known for Magika Swordsman and Summoner. SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT December 2017

A Centaur’s Life, vol. 13 Story and art by Kei Murayama

Being a teenager is never easy... especially for a centaur!

imeno is a sweet, shy girl, who, like many Hteens her age, struggles with the trials and tribulations of attending high school—with one small difference: she’s a centaur! Fortunately, she’s not alone. In fact, all of her classmates are supernatural creatures, sporting either horns, wings, tails, halos, or some other unearthly appendage. Yet despite their fantastical natures, Himeno and her best friends—the dragon-winged Nozomi, and Kyoko with her spiraled horns—are down-to-earth, fun-loving teenagers who grapple with issues of life and love in a mostly normal daily school setting.

• ANIME ADAPTATION: An anime adaptation has been announced for 2017

COVER NOT • A TWIST ON A POPULAR GENRE: Appeals to FINAL girl fans while telling clever stories ripe with social commentary and a variety of story genres for modern readers ONGOING • AWARD WINNING: A Centaur’s Life won the eighth Comic Ryujin Award in Japan MANGA

Trade Paperback ISBN: 978-1-626925-88-5 Kei Murayama is a Japanese manga creator Rated: Teen (13+) best known for A Centaur’s Life. On Sale: December 12, 2017 5.875” x 8.25”/ 180 pages $13.99/US | $15.99/CAN SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT December 2017

Dance in the Vampire Bund Omnibus, vol. 7 Story and art by Nozomu Tamaki

The complete sequel series to the hit Dance in the Vampire Bund, bringing this dramatic supernatural story to its official close!

even years have passed since Mina Tepes’ Striumphant return to the Bund. The year is now 2020, and is hosting the Summer Olympics with Mina as guest of honor at the opening ceremonies. During her speech, terrorists infiltrate the stadium and demand that she close the Bund and remove all vampires from Japan. In front of TV cameras, Mina and her loyal werewolf bodyguard Akira must confront the terrorists, while ensuring the safety of human bystanders. As the events of the past come back to haunt her, new threats emerge that will stop at nothing to thwart Mina at every turn in the quest to destroy all of vampirekind.

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FINAL • BEST SELLER: Dance in the Vampire Bund is a repeat New York Times manga bestseller FINAL VOLUME • EPIC SERIES FINALE: This tome of over 600 pages is the complete series finale, making MANGA it a must-have for series’ fans Trade Paperback ISBN: 978-1-626923-64-5 • ANIME ADAPTATION: The Dance in the Vampire Bund anime adaptation is currently Rated: Older Teen (16+) streaming online and was released on disc On Sale: December 12, 2017 by Funimation 5.875” x 8.25”/ 648 pages $24.99/US | $28.99/CAN Nozomu Tamaki is a Japanese manga author and artist who’s best known as the creator of Dance in the Vampire Bund. SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT December 2017

Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash: Light Novel, vol. 4 Story by Ao Jyumonji Art by Eiri Shirai

The light novel fantasy epic that inspired a critically-acclaimed anime!

aruhiro awakens to darkness and amnesia, Hamong a group of strangers who can only remember their own names...and nothing else. When they make it into the light, they discover Grimgar—a fantasy world that’s like something out of an RPG . Without apparent skills or knowledge of their surroundings, Haruhiro and his newfound friends band together to form an adventuring party. Only by cooperating, using their wits, and learning new skills can they hope to survive in this dangerous land of monsters and magic.

• ANIME ADAPTATION: Inspired the 2016 COVER NOT anime series currently streaming on FINAL and Funimation • MANGA ADAPTATION: The original source material for the Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash ONGOING manga series

LIGHT NOVEL Trade Paperback ISBN: 978-1-626926-66-0 Ao Jyumonji is a Japanese author best known for the Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash light novels. Rated: Teen (13+) On Sale: December 12, 2017 Eiri Shirai is a Japanese manga artist best 5.875” x 8.25”/ 280 pages known for the illustrations in Grimgar of Fantasy $13.99/US | $15.99/CAN and Ash. SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT December 2017

Pollyanna Story by Eleanor H. Porter Art by Yukawa Kazuno

Re-experience this beloved American classic, now featuring all-new manga- styled illustrations!

ollyanna Whittier is a young orphan sent Pto live with her stern, and emotionally- distant, Aunt Polly. Despite her bleak situation, Pollyanna is determined to see the best in everything. She plays what she and her late Father called “The Glad Game”, where one must always find something to be glad about, no matter the circumstance. Pollyanna’s hopeful outlook brings joy to the dour New England town and its denizens, and her newfound friends come to her aid when she needs them the most.

• A LITERARY CLASSIC: A classic piece of COVER NOT literature, beloved for generations by FINAL readers of all ages • EYE-CATCHING ARTWORK: Yukawa Kazuno’s expressive manga artwork compliments STAND-ALONE this must-read classic and presents it for a modern audience MANGA Trade Paperback ISBN: 978-1-626926-12-7 Eleanor H. Porter was an American novelist, Rated: All Ages best known for her novel, Pollyanna. On Sale: December 12, 2017 5.875” x 8.25”/ 408 pages Yukawa Kazuno is a Japanese artist known for $12.99/US | $14.99/CAN their illustration work on a variety of classic and original novels. SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT December 2017

Species Domain, vol. 4 Story and art by Noro Shunsuke

For fans of comes a fresh, elvish take on the monster girl genre!

very so often, a child is born with the Efeatures of a legendary being. From long, graceful elvish ears, to burly dwarven muscles, or an oni’s horns, you never quite know who, or what, you’ll see walking down the street these days. However, none of these individuals are born with the inherent non-physical traits their species are known for, and no one is more painfully aware of this than Kazamori. Born with the appearance of an elf, everyone expects her to wield magic, but she just can’t do it! Kazamori has managed to hide this fact until now, but when an ordinary human who can use his own science-based version of magic learns the truth about her, what’s a young elf girl in high school to do?

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FINAL • GENRE BLEND: The monster girl genre that’s taken the world by storm, now mixed with the western of elves, dwarves, and ONGOING more MANGA • FOR FANS OF: My Monster Secret, Monster Trade Paperback Musume, : I Don’t Have Many ISBN: 978-1-626925-96-0 Friends, and Toradora!

Rated: Teen (13+) On Sale: December 12, 2017 Noro Shunsuke is a Japanese manga creator 5” x 7.125”/ 180 pages best known for his debut work, Species Domain. $12.99/US | $14.99/CAN SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT December 2017

Unmagical Girl, vol. 2 Story by Ryuichi Yokoyama Art by Manmaru Kamitsuki

Find out what happens when a must set aside her wand and stop fighting monsters to tackle grocery shopping and bills!

retty Angel Niruva-na was everybody’s Pfavorite magical girl heroine and her TV show was on every screen. But when an office worker’s computer goes on the fritz, it brings the once fictional Pretty Angel Niruva-na out of the screen and into our world! From bills to bullies, it’ll take more than a glowing transformation and a pleated skirt to get by in ‘real’ life.

• EVOLVING GENRE: A fun spin on the magical girl genre; perfect for fans who grew up with stories like Sailor Moon and want a hilarious ‘real-life’ take COVER NOT

FINAL • FOR FANS OF: Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, One Punch Man, and Mangaman

FINAL VOLUME Ryuichi Yokoyama is a Japanese author who MANGA makes his North American manga debut with Trade Paperback Unmagical Girl. ISBN: 978-1-626926-00-4 Manmaru Kamitsuki is a Japanese manga artist Rated: Teen (13+) who makes his mainstream manga debut with On Sale: December 12, 2017 Unmagical Girl. 5” x 7.125”/ 180 pages $12.99/US | $14.99/CAN SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT December 2017

Arpeggio of Blue Steel, vol. 12 Story and art by Ark Performance

The popular science fiction series of naval strategy and political drama continues!

It’s been seventeen long years since the Fleet of Fog—a mysterious, unmanned fleet of powerful vessels that appeared out of nowhere—took control of the oceans, barring humanity from traveling between continents or islands.

Now, a weapon powerful enough to damage the Fog’s vessels has finally been invented, and there’s just one way of getting the critical information and prototypes from Japan to America, where the weapon can be produced. The submarine I-401, with its humanoid avatar—a “mental model” named Iona, who’s taken the shape of a young girl— was once part of the Fleet of Fog, but has chosen to side with humanity. Captained by Chihaya Gunzo and his crew, the I-401 is the COVER NOT only ship under human control that can move FINAL freely through the seas. But she answers only to her captain, and he answers to no one.

ONGOING • LOOT CRATE: The first volume of Arpeggio MANGA of Blue Steel was a recent inclusion in the Trade Paperback anime-exclusive Loot Crate box with over ISBN: 978-1-626925-87-8 60,000 subcribers

Rated: Teen (13+) • ANIME ADAPTATION: The Arpeggio of Blue On Sale: December 19, 2017 Steel anime is currently streaming on 5” x 7.125”/ 194 pages Crunchyroll $12.99/US | $14.99/CAN

“[...] an interesting, exciting story of mysterious Ark Performance is a Japanese author/artist vessels and warfare on the high seas.” duo whose best known credits include Samurai - Rebecca Silverman, AnimeNewsNetwork Commando, Arepeggio of Blue Steel, and a Mobile Suit spin-off. In 2011, the “[...] an excellent mix of sci-fi and naval two contributed to the : Multiple Bullets combat backed up with an exploration of anthology. human emotions through an entertaining cast of sentient battleships.” - Richard Eisenbeis, Kotaku SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT December 2017

Captive Hearts of Oz, vol. 3 Story by Ryo Maruya Art by Mamenosuke Fujimaru

From the fan-favorite creator of the bestselling Alice in the Country of series comes an all-new story of adventure and romance based on The Wonderful Wizard of Oz!

orothy, along with her beloved dog Toto, Dfinds herself whisked away by a tornado to COVER IN the mysterious land of Oz. Something about this DEVELOPMENT strange place feels oddly familiar, but Dorothy just wants to go home. Following the advice of a kindly witch, Dorothy must travel to the Emerald City and seek out the Wizard of Oz, who alone has the power to send her back to her world. Alongside a trio of fascinating new companions, and a mysterious young man known as “Zero,” Dorothy must follow the Yellow Brick Road on her journey to escape Oz and some of its less than friendly denizens, the evil Witches. Buried secrets and conflicted romance await Dorothy as she travels through the wonderful land of Oz!

ONGOING • BESTSELLER CREATOR: the newest manga series by New York Times bestselling creator MANGA Mamenosuke Fujimaru Trade Paperback ISBN: 978-1-626925-73-1 • GLOBAL DEBUT: Seven Seas’ edition is the global debut of this manga series Rated: Teen (13+) On Sale: December 19, 2017 • INSPIRED BY A CLASSIC: Re-imagines 5.875” x 8.25”/ 180 pages L. Frank Baum’s original Oz stories in a $13.99/US | $15.99/CAN modern, shoujo style inspired by otome

Mamenosuke Fujimaru is a Japanese manga creator best known for her work on the Alice in the Country of... series.

Ryo Maruya is a Japanese author who makes her manga debut with Captive Hearts of Oz. SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT December 2017

Magical Girl Apocalypse, vol. 13 Story and art by Kentaro Sato

Zombie survival stories have met their match in this horrific genre !

igh-schooler Kii Kogami is stuck in a rut, Hloathing the monotonous doldrums of his everyday life. If only something exciting were to happen, something magical. As fate would have it, Kii is about to get his , but in a way more terrifying than anything he could have imagined.

When a little girl clad in gothic lolita attire appears at school and starts to gruesomely bludgeon, dismember, and mutilate all who cross her path, while chanting the mantra “Magical Girl” under her breath, the school devolves into a state of bloody chaos.

Just how will Kii escape from this murderous magical girl? To make matters worse, the COVER NOT magical girl’s victims reanimate and join her FINAL killing rampage. Is there no way out of school for hapless Kii Kogami? And even if he escapes, what will be left of the world outside?. ONGOING

MANGA • GENRE PLAY: Turns the popular magical girl Trade Paperback genre on its head with its blend of zombie ISBN: 978-1-626925-92-2 horror and magical girl designs

Rated: Older Teen (16+) On Sale: December 19, 2017 5” x 7.125”/ 180 pages Kentaro Sato is best known as the author and $12.99/US | $14.99/CAN artist of .

“Climaxes and plot point reveals are masterfully spaced for the audience to continue gasping and wondering what will happen next. The writing in Magical Girl Apocalypse is stellar.” - April Marie, Dread Central SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT December 2017

Not Lives, vol. 7 Story and art by Wataru Karasuma

An ongoing manga series about a deadly virtual reality game, for fans of No Game, No Life

igh school student Mikami has always been Han eccentric oddball who doesn’t quite fit in. Little do his classmates know, Mikami moonlights as a game designer extraordinaire. His mission is simple: create the ultimate romance game! Sounds easy, right?

When Mikami decides to play a mysterious game that he comes across, things take a turn for the bizarre as he suddenly is thrust into a survival game and transformed into a beautiful girl! Inside the game, if Mikami loses, it’s not only his female avatar that’s on the line, but his very own life!

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ONGOING Wataru Karasuma is a Japanese artist best known as the creator of Not Lives and the MANGA manga, Deus ex Machina. Trade Paperback ISBN: 978-1-626925-90-8

Rated: Teen (13+) On Sale: December 19, 2017 5” x 7.125”/ 180 pages $12.99/US | $14.99/CAN SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT December 2017

Servamp, vol. 11 Story and art by Strike Tanaka

The unique vampire action-drama continues!

hen a stray named Kuro Wcrosses Mahiru Shirota’s path, the high school freshman’s life will never be the same again. Kuro is, in fact, no ordinary feline, but a servamp: a servant vampire. While Mahiru’s personal philosophy is one of non-intervention, COVER IN he soon becomes embroiled in an ancient, altogether surreal conflict between vampires DEVELOPMENT and humans.

• ANIME ADAPTATION: A new anime adaptation is now streaming on Funimation.com • FOR FANS OF: Blood Lad and Durarara!!

Strike Tanaka is best known as the creator of Servamp and a variety of boys’ love titles, and has also contributed to the Kagerou Daze comic anthology. ONGOING MANGA Trade Paperback ISBN: 978-1-626925-95-3

Rated: Teen (13+) On Sale: December 19, 2017 5” x 7.125”/ 180 pages $12.99/US | $14.99/CAN SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT December 2017

The Count of Monte Cristo Based on the story by Alexandre Dumas Story and art by Moriyama Ena

A gorgeously-illustrated, faithful manga adaptation of Alexander Dumas’ beloved classic!

et in the time just before Napoleon’s return Sto power, this adventurous tale follows the trials and tribulations of Edmond Dantès. After being unjustly imprisoned on the day of his wedding, Edmond devises a plan that leads to his escape, a hoard of treasure, and a new identity: the Count of Monte Cristo. A tale of courage, vengeance, romance and betrayal!

• A LITERARY CLASSIC: The original Count of Montre Cristo is one of the great works of western literature and has been adapted into numerous medias, including the hit anime series Gankutsuo: The Count of COVER NOT Monte Cristo FINAL • EYE-CATCHING ARTWORK: Moriyama Ena’s luscious manga artwork compliments this must-read classic and presents it for a STAND-ALONE modern audience

MANGA Trade Paperback Alexandre Dumas was a highly acclaimed ISBN: 978-1-626927-35-3 French author of such famous works as The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Rated: Older Teen (16+) Cristo. On Sale: December 19, 2017 5.875” x 8.25”/ 274 pages Moriyama Ena is a Japanese manga artist who $14.99/US | $16.99/CAN makes her professional debut with The Count of Monte Cristo. SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT December 2017

Absolute Duo, vol. 2 Story by Takumi Hiiragiboshi Art by Shinichirou Nariie

The all-new magical battle manga series for fans of Magika Swordsman and Summoner that inspired a hit anime!

o avenge the death of his younger sister, TTor Kokonoe enters the prestigious Koryo Academy, a high school dedicated to training its students to wield Blaze— individualized weapons that are manifestations of one’s soul. While the future of a student is often determined by the form their weapon takes, Tor is an Irregular, whose Blaze appears as a shield instead of a melee weapon. How can Tor possibly learn to use his defensive abilities to fight effectively? That’s when the Duo system comes in, a program where students are paired up as battle mates, classmates and roommates. Tor’s is paired with a silver-haired girl from Scandinavia named Julie Sigtuna, who possesses a power the likes of which has never COVER NOT been seen, and shares his thirst for revenge. FINAL

• ANIME ADAPTATION: The ONGOING anime is streaming now on Funimation MANGA • BASED ON A LIGHT NOVEL: The official Trade Paperback manga adaptation for the well-known light ISBN: 978-1-626926-64-6 novel of the same name

Rated: Teen (16+) On Sale: December 26, 2017 Takumi Hiiragiboshi is a Japanese light novel 5” x 7.125”/ 180 pages author best known for Absolute Duo. $12.99/US | $14.99/CAN Shinichirou Nariie is a Japanese manga artist best known for his adaptation of Absolute Duo. SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT December 2017

Dragon Half Omnibus, vol. 1 Story and art by Ryusuke Mita

Meet Mink, the lovestruck, demon- hunting dragon-girl who took early anime fandom by storm!

young girl named Mink falls for the dreamy ADick Saucer, a famous idol. There’s only one problem: Dick’s not just an idol—he’s a dragon slayer, too...and Mink is half dragon! To solve this conundrum, Mink and her friends set out on a playful quest to destroy the Demon Lord Azatodeth and gain a potion that will make Mink completely human!

• ANIME ADAPTATION: An anime OVA was released in the late 90s, making it a huge hit among early anime fans alongside other classics such as and Tenchi Muyo • ANIME RE-RELEASE: Due to fan popularity,

COVER NOT the anime OVA was re-released by in 2014 and is currently streaming on FINAL Crunchyroll • DELUXE EDITIONS: Each volume will contain two volumes of the original series, with silver NEW SERIES foil covers and 24 full-color pages MANGA • FOR FANS OF: Dragonar Academy, Monster Trade Paperback Musume, and Rosario+Vampire ISBN: 978-1-626926-16-5 Rated: Teen (13+) On Sale: December 26, 2017 Ryusuke Mita is a Japanese manga creator 5” x 7.125”/ 352 pages best known for his debut series Dragon Half. $19.99/US | $21.99/CAN SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT December 2017

Pandora of the Crimson Shell: Ghost Urn, vol. 9 Story by Art by Rikudou Koushi

The exciting new cyberpunk series from two manga legends: Shirow Masamune, the creator of Ghost in the Shell, and Rikudou Koushi, the creator of !

he planet is in a constant state of tumult. TRival countries vie for power and resources while racing to create the latest technological breakthroughs, and robots and cyborgs have become commonplace. What hope is left for a jaded humanity in an age of advances in cybernetics and artificial intelligence? Enter two cyborg girls outfitted with insurmountable combat capabilities. This is their story.

COVER NOT • ANIME ADAPTATION: An anime adaptation is FINAL currently streaming on Funimation • FAMED CREATORS: From the minds of Ghost in the Shell creator, Masamune Shirow and ONGOING Excel Saga creator Rikudou Koushi MANGA Trade Paperback ISBN: 978-1-626925-94-6 Masamune Shirow is a Japanese manga author and artist best known as the creator of Ghost in Rated: Teen (13+) the Shell and Appleseed, and has done many On Sale: December 26, 2017 illustrated artwork collections published by Dark 5” x 7.125”/ 180 pages Horse Comics. $12.99/US | $14.99/CAN Rikudou Koushi is a Japanese manga author and artist best known as the creator of Excel Saga.