On her way home from school one day, Noriko is unexpectedly plunged into a strange and extraordinary fantasy world. Her troubles compound exponentially when she is rescued and befriended by a handsome young man by the name of Izark. He may be brave and courageous, but inside Izark lurks the darkest evil imaginable. And according to an ancient prophecy, Noriko possesses the power to unleash that evil. Now, inexorably bound together, these two unlikely allies must navigate a world both wondrous and hostile. -- VIZ Media

The worlds of Star Wars are full of countless alien species, each stranger and more fascinating than the last. Here you'll find six stories for kids about just some of the amazing aliens who appear in the smash-hit movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Featuring a dashing tale of piracy and double crosses, the story of a wise Jakku constable and an unfortunate droid, and a mystery that can be solved only by the gruff cook at Maz Kanata's castle, this collection will bring thrills and chills as it takes you deep into the corners of your favorite galaxy far, far away. . . .Constable Zuvio must get to the bottom of things when a faithful droid commits a bank robbery in "High Noon on Jakku." The Frigosian cryptosurgeons of Takodana give a criminal on the run just what she asks for in "The Face of Evil." The repugnant scrap trader Unkar Plutt may finally have met his match in the twisty tale "True Love." Bobbajo the Crittermonger spins a tale of bravery against impossible odds in the fable "All Creatures Great and Small." When his sous chef turns up dead, the cook at Maz Kanata's castle holds an unusual competition to find the culprit in "A Recipe for Death." And pirates, gangs, and bounty hunters alike race to find precious cargo in "The Crimson Corsair and the Lost Treasure of Count Dooku."

A prophecy of doom, passed down from generation to generation, has finally arrived. Manifest in the form of a young teenage girl named Noriko, the awakening promises a new world of frightening uncertainty. But not everybody lives in fear of this ancient prophecy. Slowly, a group of sympathizers has come together to befriend and protect the vulnerable teenager. One of them, a valorous warrior by the name of Izark, continues to stay by her side despite the danger and complications that lie ahead. In an attempt to avoid capture, Noriko and her band of allies travel into the White Mist Forest. Danger lurks everywhere, however...especially in this infrequently traveled wildwood! -- VIZ Media

The End is here! The darkness that has pursued Noriko and her tortured warrior Izark descends full force as their corrupt enemies in the government stage a last coup. With Noriko bedridden, Izark must fight alone, but help may come from an unexpected source. Still, even if they survive, the prophecy can no longer be avoided. The time of the Sky Demon has come—and no one is ready for the final revelation. Will Noriko truly be the death of her first and only love? Find out all the answers and much more in the incredible conclusion to this epic manga. -- VIZ Media

In the past, Noriko has relied on the help of a small cadre of sympathizers to protect her from the constant danger swirling around her. But now she finds herself in a most unusual position. Suddenly, she must rescue a member of her inner circle. To do this, she enlists the help of the Spirit of the Trees. Together, the young girl and the woodland spectre form an opportune alliance. But alliances made in haste often prove disastrous...especially when secret agendas are finally revealed! -- VIZ Media

Izark fears that if he does not abandon Noriko, the vulnerable teenager he loves, forces beyond his control will lead him to destroy her.

Hiding from their dark fate in yet another backwater town, Noriko and Izark cross paths with a formidable new foe: Hydran, a corrupt politician with ties to some of their worst enemies. When they discover that Hydran is set to assassinate a potentially powerful new ally, our band of outcasts plans a dangerous mission to spring their fellow fugitive. All the while, Noriko and Izark must deal with their growing attraction to each other—and the realization that the closer they become, the closer they are to destroying both themselves and everyone they know! -- VIZ Media

In a city of the dead, long since ruined and far from human civilization, lives a single human child. His name is Will, and he's being raised by three undead: the hearty skeletal warrior, Blood; the graceful mummified priestess, Mary; and the crotchety spectral sorcerer, Gus. The three pour love into the boy, and teach him all they know. But one day, Will starts to wonder: "Who am I?" Will must unravel the mysteries of this faraway dead man's land, and unearth the secret pasts of the undead. He must learn the love and mercy of the good gods, and the bigotry and madness of the bad. And when he knows it all, the boy will take his first step on the path to becoming a Paladin. "I promised you. It's gonna take a while, but I'll tell you everything. This is the story of the deaths of many heroes. It's the story of how we died, and it's the reason you grew up here."

W E L C O M E T O T H E N E X T W O R L D ​Seventeen years ago, Takafumi’s uncle fell into a coma, but now he’s back like a man risen from his grave. Soon, Takafumi discovers two bizarre things: His uncle treasures video games above all else, and, while comatose, he was actually transported to another world as some heroic guardian! Now, not only does Takafumi have to room with an uncle who is literally magical, he also has to catch the guy up on two decades of history—smartphones, high-speed internet, modern anime tropes…and the traumatic outcome of the ’90s console war!

Discover the story of how Leia Organa comes to join the Rebellion against the evil Empire. A young Princess Leia spends her days learning the ways of politics, aiding those in need, and preparing for the ceremony in which she will declare her intention to one day rule Alderaan. But as Leia works to prove herself worthy of the throne, she notices her parents growing increasingly distant from her. Upon learning their secrets, Leia must now make a choice between her responsibility to the people of Alderaan and her responsibility to save a galaxy crushed by the rule of the Empire...