By JOHJI MANABE. It looks like Mian Toris and her servants Wataru and Babo have slipped away once again from the merciless legions of the Hegelbard Empire. Bunking for a night in the city, Babo takes the opportunity to indulge in a little money-making scheme of his own. His petty larceny pales, though, to the real danger of the Empress Shion - and her plans for our trio of fugitives! Cover price $2.50.
By JOHJI MANABE. Swordswoman Mian Toris and her servants Babo and Wataru have wandered into a frontier town. With a price on their heads, it's only a matter of time before the larcenous Babo tries to cash in on the reward for Mian and Wataru! As their execution approaches, it becomes clear that Babo's got to choose between cold, hard cash...or his friends! Cover price $2.50.
Genius: Part 1 of 2 - Story and art by Hiroaki Samura. In order that he may end his immortal suffering, Manji must slay one thousand enemies -- and it looks like he has all the targets he needs in the followers of Anotsu! The master swordsman continues to elude Manji by sending his disciples to do his dirty work. And as his flock dwindles, the immortal ninja gets closer to his prey. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $2.95.
Story and Art by Rumiko Takahashi. English Adaptation by Gerard Jones. It seems things are looking up for Yusaku. He's graduated, he's got a job, and he's mustered up the courage to propose to Kyoko -- until disaster strikes! Hey, we did say "it seems," didn't we? 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
Story and Art by Rumiko Takahashi. English Adaptation by Gerard Jones. When Yusaku, Shun, Kyoko, Kozue and Ibuki pay a visit to a temple to celebrate New Year's, hilarious jealousies are guaranteed to develop! Then, when Yusaku applies for a job at Ibuki's father's company, it seems that our hapless applicant can do no right! 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
Story and Art by Rumiko Takahashi. English Adaptation by Gerard Jones. On the last day of his teaching assignment, Yusaku is plagued by rumors that he spent a hot night with one of his students! Then, he and Kyoko perform in a puppet show that bears a striking resemblance to the unsmooth course of their relationship. 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
Story and Art by Rumiko Takahashi. English Adaptation by Gerard Jones. Yusaku's pupil, Ibuki, has really fallen for him, but unfortunately, Kyoko is on to her feminine wiles. Things really heat up when the precocious Ibuki declares all-out war on her older (and theoretically more mature) rival! 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.
Story and Art by Rumiko Takahashi. English Adaptation by Gerard Jones. Maison Ikkoku's new tenant, Nikaido, just can't understand why trying to help Kosaku's relationship with Kozue progress puts Kyoko in such a bad mood. And no amount of not-so-subtle hints from the other residents seems to help! 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.
Story and Art by Rumiko Takahashi. English Adaptation by Gerard Jones. Yusaku's grandmother continues to wreak havoc! First, she creates a tailor-made opportunity for Shun to flirt with Kyoko (in front of her long-suffering grandson). Then, several bottles of Grandma's homemade plum wine inspire all the Maison Ikkoku residents to act a little fresh -- even Mr. Soichiro! 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
Story and Art by Rumiko Takahashi. English Adaptation by Gerard Jones. Yusaku's grandmother comes to visit...and she has a whole lifetime of experience meddling in other people's affairs. First, Grandma becomes a blessing in disguise when Kyoko gives Yusaku the silent treatment for that incident in front of the love hotel. Then Grandma chaperones her hapless grandson on a date with Kozue. 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
Story and Art by Rumiko Takahashi. English Adaptation by Gerard Jones. Baseball fever rules when the Maison Ikkoku cuckoos play for the notorious Cha Cha Maru bar! Then, when Yusaku gets stuck walking an inebriated young woman home from a party, their path takes them past a "love hotel." Will hormones overcome honor? 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
Story and Art by Rumiko Takahashi. English Adaptation by Gerard Jones. When Kyoko and Akemi change into their new skintight leotards in Akemi's room, Yotsuya wants to reopen his peephole in Yusaku's wall. Will Yusaku stop him...or give in to his baser instincts? 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
Story and Art by Rumiko Takahashi. English Adaptation by Gerard Jones. Kyoko plant-sits for Yusaku...until she discovers Kozue gave away her little green friend. Will she keep watering it? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.75.
Story and Art by Rumiko Takahashi. English Adaptation by Gerard Jones. It's New Year's Day at Maison Ikkoku, and Yusaku's plan to spend the evening alone with Kyoko comes to a no longer very unexpected dead end. But due to a drunken escapade with Akemi, both Yusaku and Kyoko's minds have become fixed upon the idea of kissing. Will this lead to their first kiss? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.75.
Story and Art by Rumiko Takahashi. The misunderstanding that caused Yusaku to move out of his room at Maison Ikkoku takes another unexpected turn when he discovers that his new place is still being occupied by the previous tenant! Never able to say "no," Yusaku agrees to let her stay, at least until she earns enough money to move out. In the meantime, Yusaku must scramble to avoid the attention of her yakuza boyfriend, not to mention the visiting Kyoko! 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
Story and Art by Rumiko Takahashi. Yusaku's relationship with sweet-young-thing Kozue comes to a turning point when he's asked to give her something to remember their shared summer by. If he gives her some token, Kyoko might take it the wrong way; but if he doesn't, Kozue's feelings will be hurt. Who should Yusaku listen to -- his conscience...or his hormones?! 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
Story and Art by Rumiko Takahashi. Yusaku spends his summer break working part time at a beer garden and finally gets up enough nerve to ask Kyoko there for a drink. The only trouble is, she's bringing a huge crowd (you know who) along with her. 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
