Based on a wealth of research, the book examines the life of Mao Zedong, the bright star who laid the foundation of today\'s China. The young Mao Zedong, who carried the banner of revolution through an era of upheaval, is depicted with images of unusual power with distinctive penmanship from Fujiko A, better known for his work in boys comics.
For four decades, Golgo 13 has been the world's greatest assassin for hire - sometimes to settle a private score, and sometimes to change history! His real name and nationality are unknown - but his legend is everywhere. G13 never fails a job, and never sees his clients again... ...unless they try to betray him! In 1976 Golgo 13 won the 21st Shogakukan Manga Award for general manga.
A collection of Mizuno one-shots, including some of her earliest works: - **Night of Blue Stars** (青い星の夜, Aoi Hoshi no Yoru) - **Carnival!** (カーニバル!) - **Granite** (みかげ石, Mikageishi) - **The King Who Ate Blue Roses** (青いバラをたべた王様, Aoi Bara wo Tabeta Ousama) - **The Swan of Tuonela** (トゥオネラの白鳥, Tuonela no Hakucho) - Adaptation of Sibelius\'s tone poem. - **Tale of One Snowy Night** (ある雪の夜の物語, Aru Yuki no Yoru no Monogatari) - **The Mermaid Lights the Fire** (人魚が火をともす, Ningyo ga Hi wo Tomosu) - **Star Child** (星の子, Hoshi no Ko) - The \'title\' one-shot of this compilation. Goro is an astronomer down on his luck, struggling to discover something. One night, an little angelic being named Chiru comes down from the stars, changing Goro\'s life... - **Glass Angel** (ガラスの天使, Garasu no Tenshi) - **Two Suns** (二つの太陽, Futatsu no Taiyou) (Note: Official raw only for Star Child).
Seinen One-shot compilation containing 15 one-shots, published between 1968 and 1976, with an emphasis on themes of eroticism and SF. Chiefly contains works published in Gekiga magazines.
(from ebookjapan):Kazuo Umezu\'s \"Ultraman\" was serialized at the same time as the 1966 TV broadcast! The fierce battles with popular monsters such as the Baltan and Mefilas aliens are fully recorded along with the color pages from the serialization and the chapter covers!Kazuo Umezu\'s very famous manga adaptation of the first Ultraman series.
(from ebookjapan): Kazuo Umezu\'s \"Ultraman\" was serialized at the same time as the 1966 TV broadcast! The fierce battles with popular monsters such as the Baltan and Mefilas aliens are fully recorded along with the color pages from the serialization and the chapter covers! Kazuo Umezu\'s very famous manga adaptation of the first Ultraman series.
A collection of SF one-shots by Tezuka from different magazines. --- **Volume 80 of the Osamu Tezuka Complete Works**
The story of Dr. Mami, an ugly hunchback who invents a secret potion that makes her beautiful!
A historical manga that depicts people who defy fate and live by faith in a world of war. (from MangaUpdates): The classic, long ninja saga. Many intertwined themes and many characters. It is a series that is as well a traditional samurai tale as an attempt of Shirato to uncover the role of revolting peasants in feudal Japan. It was adapted into a film by Nagisa Oshima in 1966. Kagemaru is a fictional samurai, the hero of the story, aiding the peasants in their struggle for life. Nobunaga Oda, the historical 16th century warlord is his opponent.
Haruto had been eagerly awaiting his summer vacation reunion with his beloved big brother, only to be devastated when his mother told him the visit was canceled. But then... there he was! His brother, the one he'd been waiting for all along! The two enjoy their summer to the fullest with bug catching, soccer, and fireworks, but then...? (MANGA Plus)
Charlotte, the guild’s No.1 most-requested maid, suddenly remembers that this world is actually the setting of a novel she read in her past life! To dote on the adorable twin prince and princess—no, to protect her precious family, she boldly storms the marquis’s household!? “If you have any problems at all, just leave it to the maid!” A fast-paced, overpowered maid fantasy where devotion knows no limits!
The strongest Sword Saint in history, Arnoick, has died. His sword techniques were passed on to his disciples, and it was believed that his story had come to an end— —but not quite! Arnoick is reincarnated as a stunningly beautiful young maid named Annette. With her slender arms and fragile body, she intends to give up the way of the sword and live a peaceful life. However, when she must protect Rosarena, a fallen noblewoman, Annette rises to her feet—broom in hand. An old man reborn as a beautiful girl in a second-chance fantasy of overwhelming strength begins!