New challengers rise up, while longtime favorites take their martial arts to the next level! The mysterious Menat confronts Shadaloo, Alex faces off with the Mad Gear Gang, Sakura and Karin cross fists one final time, and Akuma descends into a demonic hellscape!
The frighteningly furious fighting game crossover comes to its chaotic conclusion, as the demonic Jedah's master plan threatens not only the World Warriors and the Night Warriors, but the universe itself! Collects Issues #5-8 of the Street Fighter VS Darkstalkers comic series, including bonus stories and variant covers.
She's been nicknamed "The Strongest Woman in the World," but before Chun-Li was a no-nonsense Interpol officer she was a fresh recruit in the Hong Kong Police. Street Fighter Legends: Chun-Li explores Street Fighter history and the young Chun-Li's first encounter with the criminal Shadaloo organization. With her partner Po-Lin and her father (and superior officer) Dorai by her side, expect this trio to get into car chases, shoot outs, and plenty of fisticuffs as they fight their way to the truth about Shadaloo's latest scheme. Plus appearances by Dan, Gen, Fei Long, Sagat, and more Street Fighter favorites!
Cat lives with her cousin Kate and their grandmother in a rural town. Being young and single and never in the company of men, gossip surrounds them, though Cat pays it no mind. Since being used and betrayed by her fiance, she has decided she can never again trust men. The women keep busy running a nursery in their sprawling house, but fate comes knocking one day...in the form of Caleb Reynolds. "I would like my son to attend this nursery," announces the alluring man in front of her. He exudes the scent of danger, and Cat isn't sure she can resist it.
Knowing that time is running out, Sally confronts her despicable, two-timing father demanding he show a shred of decency in her mother's final days. To her dismay, her father exploits the situation and uses Sally as leverage to save his own skin after embezzling millions from takeover king Zac Delucca. Well aware that she can't to pay her mother's medical bills on her own, she reluctantly accepts Zac's outlandish ultimatum and becomes his mistress.
Dora Baxter is dutiful and loyal, running her late father's bookstore in the wake of the passing of her fiance. Izzy Baxter is fun-loving and carefree, falling for the handsome global explorer Griffin Sinclair. The first problem is that Griffin is the brother of the deceased fiance, and the second? Izzy and Dora are just two sides of Isadora Baxter, a woman who can't decide if she should hold on to the past or embrace an unsure future. She won't find the answer to her problems in a dusty old book, but she might find them in Griffin!
When Lydie was a teenager, she fell prey to her step-cousin Marius's treacherous charm. After he had his way with her, he tossed her aside like a toy he'd lost interest in playing with. But she clung to the hope that he loved her and foolishly waiting for him to return. When a scandal broke out, revealing that Marius had impregnated another woman, Lydie finally found the resolve to erase him from her heart. Five years later Marius randomly shows up at her art gallery, and in a heartbeat she finds herself drowning in all those feelings she'd thought were long gone.
Tara Peters was a top model before an extramarital scandal with businessman Baron Randall destroyed her career and his marriage. After reinventing herself, she takes a career at Primo Tech with her newfound business degree. But when the boss, Angelo Gordon, invites her out to dinner, she can't help but wonder if she's being used as a pawn for revenge! Is Angelo interested in her for business, pleasure...or vengeance?
Maggie Russell is considered the most brilliant young businesswoman in London. She's wealthy, lives in a posh flat, rubs elbows with the other elites of the business world and is completely content with the life she leads. When her grandfather dies, Maggie desperately searches for a way to make her grieving grandmother happy again. As luck would have it, the country house her grandparents lived in during their newlywed days is going up for auction and Maggie's determined to purchase it for her grandmother. Unfortunately, this city girl is no match for the countryside and its wild ways. Luckily for her, the mysterious farmer Finn Gordon is in a mood to save this damsel in distress. But when an unyielding rainstorm keeps her cooped up in the home of her rescuer, Maggie comes face-to-face with a desire as fierce and wild as the downpour outside.
London, 1817. The Marquess of Tannerton has whatever he needs, but what he truly desires is the company of Rose O'Keefe, the Irish singer who's been captivating hearts at Vauxhall Gardens. While Tannerton's secretary, Flynn, may be proper enough to keep his own interest in the lady from disrupting his employment, the foreboding Lord Greythorne appears to take whatever-and whomever-he wants, whether by money or force. All Rose wishes to do is sing for Flynn, but she may end up using her beautiful voice to cry for his help.
It's the dawn of the 19th century and a masked man is attacking women of the night in London. Just as this fiend hides his secret identity, Irish singer Rose O'Keefe must conceal her feelings for the Marquess of Tannerton's secretary, Jameson Flynn. While Flynn may wish to be with his siren, the Marquess has already set his eyes on having her, if only to prevent her from falling into the clutches of the despicable Earl of Greythorne. Never mind the love triangle; can Rose manage to survive the harsh streets of London, or will she soon be singing her swan song?
One day, during a party hosted by her family, Katrina meets a tall Dutch baron named Raf, who flatters her with compliments, entrancing her. Katrina is unaccustomed to such attention and finds herself under Raf's spell. So when Katrina faces a troublesome problem with a colleague that forces her to quit her job as a nurse, she's open to accepting Raf's help. And so he offers her a highly unusual job as his baroness!
It all began with a letter she received at her charity foundation from a seven-year-old boy. Dino had lost his mother and was worried about the difficult operation he was preparing to undergo. Gabi, filled with compassion for the boy, visits him, hoping to cheer him up. She then discovers that the boy's father, famous ski champion Luca Beretti, wants her to spend the weekend with them. Gabi is moved by Luca's love for his son and finds herself attracted to him, although she realizes she may just be repeating the same mistakes she's made before...
Beneath the skies of Paris in 1815, Katherine, an English-born young woman brimming with curiosity, awaits the arrival of a certain man. In order to expose the traitors who have been spilling her country's secrets to France, she and her escort are to act together, masquerading as man and wife... But when her "husband" finally appears, Katherine is left at a loss for words. She is to play the wife of Major Daniel Ross, the brute who toyed with her best friend's affections long ago and caused her no end of sorrow! Nevertheless, there is something alluring in Daniel's gaze, inviting her into an adventure of romance yet unknown...
Timid and cautious Amber is given courage by a line in an old diary she found at her mother's house, so she decides to take a trip to Istanbul in order to stretch her boundaries. She finds herself in trouble when a con artist tries to sell her a coin, but luckily a man named Kadar comes to her rescue. She feels a burning sensation inside her body when her eyes meet his. He even offers to show her around. Who is he? Feeling anxious and worried, she can't resist his overwhelming charm. She has no idea he holds the key to her destiny! ※This work is originally colored.
I want to be loved by the man of my dreams, even if it's just for one night. Beauty consultant Mei, though excellent at her job, has no experience in love. When she is given the opportunity to get close to President Kunikida, a gentleman admired by everyone and anyone, her feelings run wild and...?
"We just got married!" The pair of lovebirds Saya and Tatsuya are finally getting hitched! However, that doesn't mean the end of their troubles. While the ever- enthusiastic Saya is on cloud nine and determined to have the ideal married life she has long dreamed of, her husband appears to be nonchalant about it. With the difference in their attitudes, is getting married really the right decision for them?
Don't miss this hilarious BL take on the isekai genre!After getting stabbed on the bus, the manga artist Tetsuo Tanaka finds that he has been reincarnated... into the BL manga he created?! Although he quickly runs into the sexually adventurous love interest Takumi, Tetsuo has unfortunately been reincarnated as Atsushi, the promiscuous rival to the canon seme. Although Tetsuo/Atsushi is initially able to successfully make a move on the alluring Takumi, fate/the plot seems to be determined to return things to the status quo. Will he be able to rewrite the plot and find a happy ending with the man of his dreams? Even if he can't, there's sure to be plenty of "fun" along the way!
Waya, an aspiring voice actor who only gets modeling jobs for his good looks, fails his favorite of all-time audition... Not giving up his dream to be a voice actor, he shuts himself in the sound-proof room to train in secret! Then his rival, a popular voice actor, Soneya comes in...!? "I'll teach you how to bring out your voice." You...!? He starts to retaliate when Soneya whispers sweet, naughty things with his hot breath and before he knows it, he's getting hard...!?
Yuka, a careerwoman, is in love with Jamil, the prince of a desert kingdom, Izdihar. When the two meet again on a work related project, he suddenly asks Yuka to marry him, saying "Be my queen!" At every chance he gets, Jamil passionately embraces Yuka in intense romance...?
Honoka, down over a difficult break-up, finds herself sleeping with Mr. Fukami, her boss who's known to mess around with women at work. They decide to start dating... but does she know how he really feels...?! The two unaware lovebirds are always on top of each other!
You're too clingy. I only saw you as a friend with benefits. With that cruel line and a broken watch, Yudai broke up horribly with Chiaki seven years ago. Unable to forget him even though he pushed him away himself, Yudai keeps Chiaki's watch with care. One day, the two meet again... The time that had stopped starts moving again, together with their lonely hearts.
One day out of the blue, Takigawa, the guy I am head over heels for, asked me, "What exactly does being 'bad at sex' entail?"!! I could never bring myself to tell him how I feel, so I'm not only flying under his radar, but now he's even asking me stuff like this?! Not knowing what to do, I ended up blurting out, "Would you wanna try it with me...?" What the heck is wrong with me?!?!
Ichiro, an agent with the Tokyo Metropolitan Public Security Bureau, receives orders to make contact with and closely surveil Shiro, a yakuza hotshot whose bed partners include a considerable amount of influential male politicians. The mission takes an unexpected turn when they realize they've both been pursuing the same cold case: the disappearance of Rion Nakaba, Ichiro's senior and Shiro's sister. Determined to uncover the truth, the two secretly team up under the guise of lovers to try and pick up her trail...
The year is 1920, the 9th year of the Taisho Period. Lifelong philomath Kiyo Fukasaku is ecstatic when he's admitted into the Imperial University, and can't wait to begin his new life in the nation's capital...that is, until he gets lost and already finds himself on hard times on his first day in the big city. Luckily, he runs into Ozaki, an eccentric, seemingly well-off man who invites Kiyo to stay in his mansion after he learns about his financial troubles. But there's more to the handsome stranger than meets the eye. It turns out that Ozaki is a fox spirit who had some sort of connection to Kiyo's grandfather, Seishirou, and he invites Kiyo to live with him as a way to repay Seishirou's kindness. But just what kind of relationship did Ozaki and Seishirou have, and what does it mean for Ozaki and Kiyo?
A yakuza member suddenly appears before him... Yoshihito is an ordinary office worker whose wife passed away due to misfortune. When he returns from her funeral, his intercom rings and a man who looks like a yakuza member shows himself. The man claims to work for a financing company, and he informs Yoshihito that his wife owes them a large sum of money. Flustered by the amount, Yoshihito can't afford to pay it back right away, and the yakuza member offers him a surprising proposal: "I'll buy you." From that day forward, this yakuza member frequently shows up on Yoshihito's doorstep to claim his body. Contrary to his appearance, his hands are soft and tender when he touches Yoshihito...?
The hit manga "Trace: Recollections of a Forensic Researcher," with a TV adaptation starring Ryo Nishikido, branches out in this dark and gritty spinoff. There is a man who brings the worst deaths possible to criminals the law cannot judge. His name is Hiroki Dan, from the MPD homicide division. The son of the ex-MPD commissioner-general, on the career track to success, has a secret side as a serial killer with over 100 criminal victims. Vigilante justice beyond the death penalty is doled out to criminals in this pitch-dark suspense.
Ryota Miki is a middle schooler who seems to be living a happy life with his single mother, but his mother is afraid of his every move. Meanwhile, his classmate Kaoru Kasai is fed up with his overprotective mother, and blames his mother for his bullying. Then one day, the two of them start talking after Ryota saves Kaoru from being bullied... A psychological suspense story about a boy obsessed with finding the ultimate mother!
The Forensics Section. This unique agency is part of the police, but exists neither for the institution nor the victims, simply to find the truth. This authentic police suspense story created by an ex-forensics officer depicts the front line of criminal investigtions.
Sakurai-san, who looks like a delinquent, is the type of person to give short advice as he passes by. Although people tend to be intimidated by him at first, his warm heart and thoughtful advice quickly make his friend circle grow. He is kind, caring, knowledgeable, and even athletic! While ticking all the boxes of what a delinquent should look like, and with a huge gap between his looks and personality, Sakurai-san is ready to make someone's day a little brighter with some advice!
For 5,000 years, a harmless herbivorous dragon lived a quiet, secluded life. But everything changed when a girl called Reiko appeared before him. She offers herself as a sacrifice to who she believes is the evil dragon, Revandia, in exchange for helping her defend her village from the demon king.
Together, the so-called "evil" dragon, devoid of flight or magical prowess, and the enigmatic girl embark on an epic, demon-vanquishing adventure!
One day, a princess was stuffed into a barrel and washed ashore an island. One day, a young girl was unexpectedly killed, the culprit yet unidentified. Thus, one day, a battle wrapped in revenge and magic that transcends time and space had begun.
Chiyo Kuno, a high school student, has the power to see the future. One day, she learns through a vision that she will marry her fellow classmate, Kishida, who likes her and isn't shy at all about expressing his love for her. This is the story of the two lovebirds and the daily struggle for the easily embarrassed Chiyo to turn down Kishida's advances (both in reality and in her visions) while ignoring her developing feelings...
Emperor Ludis suffered an unjustified death because of his Emperor's Mark, which allowed him to make servants out of monsters. But instead of dying for good, he reincarnated a thousand years into the future. His previous life gave him no freedom, so this time, he'll take it all and travel the world as an adventurer! But although he pretends to be normal, he gathers servants again and becomes the strongest adventurer! Come see what adventures await Ludis in this monster-filled isekai fantasy!
Imagine if a child who had passed away suddenly reappeared, looking exactly as she did before. But what if it was all the doing of a shapeshifting tanuki? This isn't a reunion. She isn't real. And yet, her parents cling to the bittersweet lie.
Experience a poignant tale of loss and longing from the author of "My Clueless First Friend".
What would you do if you had a drop-dead gorgeous Mom? Not only that... but one that's extremely overprotective, extremely kind, and gets lonely extremely easily? And to top it all off, she's also 'The Strongest Demonic Dragon Who Has Even Eaten a God?!'
The curtain boldly opens on the ultimate and extraordinary "mother-son" fantasy of Ryuuji, the young man who dreams of being an adventurer, and his overprotective mother, the demonic dragon Karma Abyss!!
An android that has long fulfilled its original mission and a child abandoned in the ruins of an old city. One comes across the other on rainy day, and a family is formed out of a machine and a human. As they grow older, their story begins to involve other unusual pairings...
When corporate slave Fushihara-san works late into the night, a worried ghost named Yurei-chan tries to send her home. She helps with her work and brings her snacks, all the while pleading "Begone now!"?Fushihara's heart just can't get enough of her cuteness! Be healed by the heartwarming daily lives of Fushihara-san, who can see ghosts, and the caring Yurei-chan.
An Evil Organization from another planet is trying to take over Earth. An extraterrestrial from that organization named the "General" tirelessly fights against Earth's defenders every single day in a battle of life and death!
When I woke up after collapsing from overwork working for a shady company, I had been reborn as the son of a minor feudal lord in a different world. Our lands were attacked by monsters, I lost my new parents, and the people fled... In order to survive, I must gather a talented elite so this land can thrive by employing my knowledge from my past life as a overworked white-collar worker! A story of managing a fiefdom in another world starting from zero citizens!