A mysterious cult is sacrificing beautiful young women to a demonic force that has promised them the kingdom of France in return for the blood of their victims. Only one man can save Paris from chaos and terror - the Chevalier d’Eon! (Source: Del Rey)

A collection of Rumiko Takahashi's early short stories and one-shots, featuring everything from lesser-known works to fan favorites with OVA adaptations. Originally released as the three-volume *Rumic World*, this collection was re-released in two larger volumes in 1995 as *Takahashi Rumiko Kessaku Tanpenshuu* (高橋留美子傑作短編集, lit. “Rumiko Takahashi Short Story Masterpiece Collection”), and was translated into English as *Rumic World Trilogy* in 1997. Below is a list of the short stories included. The first number is the volume of the original Japanese *Rumic World* that contains the story, the second number is the volume of *Takahashi Rumiko Kessaku Tanpenshuu*, and the third number is the volume of Viz Media's English *Rumic World Trilogy*. 1 · 2 · 1 — **Fire Tripper** (炎ファイヤートリッパー, *Fire Tripper*) 1 · 2 · 3 — **When My Eyes Got Wings** (闇をかけるまなざし, *Yami wo Kakeru Manazashi*) 1 · 2 · 1 — **The Laughing Target** (笑う標的, *Warau Hyouteki*) 1 · 2 · 3 — **Sleep and Forget** (忘れて眠れ, *Wasurete Nemure*) 2 · 2 · 3 — **War Council** (戦国生徒会, *Sengoku Seitokai*) 2 · 1 · 1 — **Those Selfish Aliens** (勝手なやつら, *Katte na Yatsura*) 2 · 2 · 1 — **Maris the Chojo**, originally **Supergal** (ザ・超スーパー女ギャル, *The Supergirl*) 2 · 1 · 2 — **The Golden Gods of Poverty** (黄金の貧乏神ゴールド　ヒンガー, *Gold Finger*) 2 · 2 · 3 — **That Darn Cat** (怪猫・明, *Kaibyou Min*) 2 · 1 · 1 — **Time Warp Trouble** (腹はらホール, *Harahara Hall*) 2 · 2 · 3 — **A Cry for Help** (笑え！ヘルプマン, *Warae! Helpman*) 2 · 2 · 3 — **The Face Pack** (われら顔面フェイシャル仲間パック, *Warera Facial Pack*) 3 · 1 · 3 — **Wedded Bliss** (ふうふ, *Fuufu*) 3 · 1 · 2 — **The Entrepreneurial Spirit** (商魂, *Shoukon*) 3 · 1 · 3 — **Wasted Minds** (ダストスパート！！, *Dust Spurt!!*)

From Yen Press: A college student spends an evening out, unwittingly attracting the attention of various men whose paths she crosses. One in particular, an upperclassman who has been nursing a crush on her for some time, has chosen this night to make his true feelings known. Will the two come together, or will this girl just keep on walking?

Saotome is an established author that hasn't published anything in so long that his fans think he's deceased. The reason for his long break is because he's determined that his upcoming release contain a scene where the protagonist tells the object of her affection her feelings...and he just can't bring himself to write it. Enter Sasasori, Saotome's new editor and former high school friend. Sasasori knows Saotome has it in him to include some romance in his stories, since back in the day, he himself was the object of Saotome's affections! (Source: Animate International)

When it comes to men, looks are everything—at least for Karin, a girl who dreams of finding her Prince Charming someday. She's supposed to go on a blind date with a guy who checks all the right boxes and also happens to be the son of a CEO. Needless to say, Karin is over the moon. On the day of their blind date, the man of her dreams does show up!! …Plus, one tiny little detail: He’s plus-sized. Takuma, is that you!? Can love triumph over idealistic expectations!? A feel-good romantic comedy that’s sure to put a spring in your step! (Source: MANGA MILLION)

Kobayashi Motofumi Kobayashi's renowned war manga, filled with painstaking detail, returns to the printed page, but at full comic size for the first time ever! In this semi-fictionalized rendition of the Vietnam War, Sergeants Perky, Rats and Botasky comprise the special forces unit named Cat Shit One, risking their lives daily in recon patrol, jungle ambushes, tactical assaults, rescue operations and more. These soldiers may look soft, but their combat tales hit hard! (Source: Antarctic Press) *Note: Includes a Volume 0 and one extra chapter.*

After—something—changed his life four years ago, Sunny has not left his house once, living in his own reclusive bubble. Hoping for a fresh start for her son, his mother decides to move their family out of town. However, when his childhood friend Kel re-enters his life, Sunny finds himself thrust back into a world he once knew. With only three days before the move, the duo come across familiar faces as they go through town—reawakening a dark past that Sunny has tried so hard to forget. (Source: K Manga)

As a transfer student to a rough, run-down school populate by delinquents, Shindou tries his best to make friends. When he meets the ill-mannered Yousuke, heartbeats and tempers start to fly! It seems Yousuke is a "tsundere"--his gruff exterior hides a shy, sensitive side--and Shindou immediately finds himself dizzy over his combative new crush. Can Yousuke accept a relationship that goes against his tough-guy image? Or will his tendency to lash out at everyone around him drive even the earnest Shindou away for good? Yousuke and Shindou's back-and-forth bickering is enough to cause their friends to suffer vertigo just trying to follow along. But with every fight comes the chance to make up again--and for this couple there's definitely no exception! (Source: Juné) *Note: includes the two-part story "Sensei! (先生!), published in Magazine BE×BOY 2004-11*

Cheerful, energetic high school girl Chika and shy, reserved boy Waya couldn't be more different. But they have a secret: every Wednesday after 9PM they meet outside the convenience store where Waya works. Bit by bit, under the light of the moon, a unique connection begins to blossom in this enchanting coming-of-age love story! (Source: Azuki)

“I will become the world’s most wonderful maid!” With her skirt fluttering in black and white, the girl shouted. Her name is Melody. A reincarnated former Japanese girl, she now pursues her dream in her new life, working as an all-purpose maid for a poor count’s family in the kingdom of Théolas. When she makes it, even cheap tea turns into a luxury brew, and a dilapidated mansion is quickly restored to new! Cleaning, serving, hunting, DIY—leave it all to her and her powerful magic. Unbeknownst to Melody, this world is actually an otome game, and she is the most powerful and invincible heroine, the saint! Yet, she remains oblivious to this fact. Romance with handsome men? Attacks by the Demon Lord? Work comes first! A fantasy of misunderstood work that unknowingly shatters destiny! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

Born in the ruthless Exile Land where his next meal was never guaranteed, Moon has always aspired to no longer be a worthless human stuck at the edges of society. And while a once in a lifetime opportunity may pay out enough money to let him live his dreams, his road to riches is paved with games of death and survival. Can Moon survive long enough to see better days? (Source: Tapas)

Creepy, crawly, grotesque...Such is the daily life of Miko and company when ghostly specters lurk around every corner. Meet a new cast of spine-tingling, bloodcurdling monsters in the official comic anthology!! (Source: Yen Press)