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From the authors of Destitution. “Ai is very rock star princesslike . . . and her budding romance is sure to appeal to fans of the shojo genre.” —School Library Journal As Ai becomes more and more involved in the entertainment industry, she learns that there is always a price to pay for fame. When a scandal surfaces involving a love triangle among Ai, Kent and Hikaru, the media attention seems like it will be the perfect boost for her new album release. Ai loves Kent, but will this scandal put their love to the ultimate test?
Ai is the only royal princess of Ai-Land, a magical kingdom caught in the midst of a horrific revolution. When Princess Ai makes a hasty escape from her war-torn land, she finds herself in modern-day Tokyo. Confused and in shock, Ai wanders the streets in this strange new land to unravel the secrets that could tear her and her kingdom apart...
A mystical alien rockstar princess meets musicians, monsters, kidnappers and more on the tour of a lifetime in this collection of manga fantasy stories. Ai, the princess of all things rock and roll is mixing it up with all your favorite TOKYOPOP original characters. Be she rocking out all night long with Ein from Midnight Opera, serenading the Rhysmyth prom crowd, or feeling the mystery beat at The Tarot Café, Ai is traveling the TOKYOPOP universe with the winds of rock beneath her wings!
A year has passed since Princess Ai returned to troubled and war-torn Ai-Land, flanked by the now-loyal Furies. Ai led the Second Revolution to a successful conclusion and took the throne of Ai-Land, co-ruling with her half-brother, the radical Angel leader, Nora. But all is not well in paradise, as Ai struggles with loneliness, isolation, and the pressures of rule. And back on The Other Side, things are not as they should be, either. Mysterious forces have gathered and threaten to push both worlds to the brink of destruction...
A clumsy teen girl finds acceptance and a potential romance on her high school’s newest sports team in this charming manga series opener. Welcome to America’s newest and most popular sport: Rhysmyth! Featuring one-on-one dance battles atop a hi-tech glass court grid, when the music hits, you and your opponent dance across a digital minefield for the glory of being the most stylish Rhysmyther! High school student Elena is looking for a little something extra to beef up her college applications. When she is thrust into the fast-paced world of Rhysmyth, she begins to get her groove on. But is Elena truly ready for the rivalry . . . and romance? Praise for Rhysmyth, Vol. 1 “When both the writing and art fire on both barrels, however, you have a great read on your hands, and that’s the case with Rhysmyth. . . . I can see this book finding a welcome audience among young women, particularly if they’re avid gamers.” —IGN.com
In this second trilogy based on a concept by Courtney Love, an alien princess held hostage on her own planet fears for the fate of the man she loves. Ai fights to escape the clutches of her mysterious and malevolent captors, not knowing whether Kent, left behind on the Other Side, is even still alive. A frantic rescue mission commences, and in the end, even Ai's magical voice may not be enough to protect her from the trials of the Black Forest. Dark secrets are revealed, and Ai must use all her strength and courage to face off against the new threat to Ai-Land. But will she ever see Kent again. . . ? “Terrific.” —Publishers Weekly on Princess Ai, volume 1
Our favorite otherworldly royal rock star climbs up the charts—and finds her true destiny—in a mind-blowing adventure from the authors of Lumination. Princess Ai’s journey of discovery continues—but our tempestuous princess may not like what she finds! As more outrageous assassins arrive from Ai-land, H.T.A. unveils its plan to turn their hot new diva into a falling star. Even with Kent by her side, can Ai avoid her enemies and still find a way to bring peace to her troubled homeland?
A superhero comic book for the alcoholic, debauchery-loving lunatic within all of us. Gregory Fischman is a part-time superhero and full-time party fish. With no worthy foes or gigantic monsters to challenge him, Greg turns to a life of shameless narcissism, hot-disco-sex, and psychedelic drugs to zest up his fishy existence. In Volume 1, Fischman acts a fool at the local homeless shelter, while making fuck-loads of cash through cheap "cake frosting" endorsement deals. This cartoony and adult comic by Robin Růže reminds us that there is a special kind of beauty in filth and ugliness.
From the concert stage to the dressing room, from the recording studio to the digital realm, SPIN surveys the modern musical landscape and the culture around it with authoritative reporting, provocative interviews, and a discerning critical ear. With dynamic photography, bold graphic design, and informed irreverence, the pages of SPIN pulsate with the energy of today's most innovative sounds. Whether covering what's new or what's next, SPIN is your monthly VIP pass to all that rocks.
Outside Japan, the term ’manga’ usually refers to comics originally published in Japan. Yet nowadays many publications labelled ’manga’ are not translations of Japanese works but rather have been wholly conceived and created elsewhere. These comics, although often derided and dismissed as ’fake manga’, represent an important but understudied global cultural phenomenon which, controversially, may even point to a future of ’Japanese’ comics without Japan. This book takes seriously the political economy and cultural production of this so-called ’global manga’ produced throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia and explores the conditions under which it arises and flourishes; ...