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A new future, a deadly past. The third volume of the mature-rated BL webtoon by DOYAK includes a brand new translation. As Jo recovers from his injury and grapples with the knowledge that Ian was once a member of the K35 gang, he struggles with his undeniable - but seemingly unrequited - feelings. Though Ian assures Jo the attack that landed him in the hospital was a misunderstanding and will never happen again, TJ seems to know Jo's life in unsettling detail. Meanwhile, TJ's rival within the K35 gang is making his move, and even Ian might not be able to escape the violence of the impending succession war. Volume 3 includes episodes 27-38 of the webcomic Wet Sand.

She might have the plainest face in the country… and that's exactly why he wants her. Kim Yeseul has always heard that everyone glows up in college… so why does she feel like the least pretty college student ever?! All of her peers look effortlessly put together 24/7, but Yeseul has no idea how to apply makeup or style her hair. With neither the looks nor the confidence to stand out, Yeseul resigns herself to hiding behind her camera as she completes her photography degree. Enter Cheon Yuseong, the most sought-after makeup artist in Korea. He needs a model for an upcoming TV competition series, and he's certain that Yeseul's plain face is the perfect canvas to showcase his skills. Yeseul isn't interested in fame or glory – she just wants to look pretty enough to catch the attention of her longtime crush, Seungwoo. But as Yeseul plunges face-first into the cutthroat world of cosmetics, she begins to question whether appearance really is everything. Volume 1 collects episodes 1-14 of the webcomic The Makeup Remover.

An ascending prince, or an obedient pawn? The second volume of the hit BL manhwa by Haga and Kang Jiyoung. With the help of Soohyuk Shin, Wolfgang has managed to pass his first test as fourth prince. Resolving the tax dispute with the Duchy of Ulysses has won him potential allies, but a new challenge soon arises. The fifth prince is returning to the palace, and the event will mark Wolfgang’s official debut to the court – and his brothers. He’ll need to rein in his temper and hide his growing feelings for Soohyuk or risk arousing the king’s suspicions. Because it’s not just the throne Wolfgang is reaching for, it’s Soohyuk too – and Soohyuk belongs to the king. Volume 2 includes episodes 13–25 of the webcomic King’s Maker.

When war erupts in the kingdom of Ehas, a terrible man sees an opportunity and sends his least-loved daughter, Pollyanna, to fight in the family's name. The young woman, however, also sees her own opportunity: to become the most esteemed knight who has ever lived, thwarting her father's hopes that she die unnoticed and unknown. In the enemy kingdom of Acrea, the newly crowned King Luxos plans to utilize the war to achieve his vision of a unified continent. When he captures Pollyanna, Luxos orders her execution - until she puts his knights to shame, showcasing her talent as a fighter and a strategist. Seeing in each other a chance to make both of their dreams come true, Pollyanna and Luxos vow to work together to establish peace and build a grand empire. But what happens when the young king realizes, battle after battle, that this stalwart knight has conquered his heart? Volume 1 collects episodes 1-18 of the webcomic The Knight and Her Emperor.

Most fairytales end with a wedding and a happily-ever-after – but this is no fairytale. The updated and official translation of Under the Oak Tree, the #1 webnovel on MANTA, continues in this second volume. As her first winter in Anatol turns to spring, Lady Maximilian finds herself confronting an unfamiliar feeling: hope. Her voice and her magic strengthen every day; the only parts of Calypse Castle left to refurbish are its gardens, which she plans to fill with blooming flowers; and the way her husband, the recalcitrant war hero Sir Riftan, looks at her from across their bedroom makes her feel, for the first time in her life, that she might be worthy of love and affection. However, Maxi's life is never that easy. Just as she begins to feel at home with Riftan, Maxi receives a surprise visit from Princess Agnes, the renowned sorceress who might have become Riftan's wife if he'd decided to divorce Maxi after the Dragon Campaign. Not at all what Maxi expected, the princess stirs up complicated emotions and politics that could lead to monumental changes in Maxi and Riftan's relationship. This volume collects chapters 77-133 of the original webnovel by Suji Kim.

Freshman year of college means a new school, new classmates, and a new step in their relationship. The third volume of the fan-favourite BL manhwa turned K-drama, now in English print for the first time. As they graduate from high school and prepare for university, Seo Haebom and Jo Taesung have not only rekindled their friendship - they're officially a couple! Haebom is blissfully happy, but he also feels more pressured than ever. Not only do he and Taesung have to hide their relationship, Haebom is also determined to do well in school and repay Taesung's mother for her generosity. Haebom and Taesung move out from home and start their freshman year of college, where Haebom is quickly overwhelmed by an intense class schedule and a whirlwind of student activities - not to mention all the girls who have their eyes on Taesung. But little does Haebom know, there might be someone sinister with their eyes on him, too… Volume 3 includes episodes 31-46 of the webcomic Cherry Blossoms After Winter.

A long-awaited reunion and a fragile happiness . . . The second volume of the official webcomic based on the hit webnovel by Suji Kim. Riftan has returned from the royal capital just in time to deal with a group of rogue knights attacking the gates of Anatol. When the dust settles, he and Maxi finally have time to get to know each other properly, but Maxi struggles to show Riftan who she really is for fear that he will reject her. Even worse are her fears that the next time Riftan is called away he might never return. Determined to prove her worth and secure an unshakeable place in her new home, Maxi agrees to help the sorcerer Ruth create a new magical device. . .and discovers she might be capable of more than she could have ever dreamed. This volume collects episodes 25-45 of Under the Oak Tree, the #1 webcomic on MANTA.

The spark that burns everything down. Ian and Jo are spending more time together, and TJ has taken notice. But TJ's got bigger problems than his lover's newest fling. The second-in-command of the powerful K35 gang is dying and TJ is the favorite to succeed him. Determined to entice Ian back as his right hand, TJ decides to play nice with Jo . . . but he can't guarantee that his underlings will do the same. Meanwhile, Ian plans his escape from the city and the gang, even as he struggles to cut ties with TJ and to resist his intensifying attraction to Jo. Volume 2 includes episodes 14-26 of the webcomic Wet Sand.

A rebellious prince, once thought dead. A noble's son, held captive by a deviant king. A bold plot that could change the fate of a kingdom. When Wolfgang is forced to move into the royal palace and take up his rightful seat as the fourth prince of Goldenleonard, he catches the eye of Soohyuk Shin, the son of the minister of foreign affairs. Soohyuk, forced to serve as one of the king's beloved "sovereign darlings," is looking for someone to play the leading role in a daring scheme. So far, all the other princes have disappointed Soohyuk, but Wolfgang is different - and he might just be the key to overthrowing the king. Volume 1 includes episodes 0-12 of the webcomic King's Maker.

Their relationship is fake, but the heated rivalry between Juvelian’s new “boyfriend” and her ex is all too real. This manhwa adaptation of Hong Heesu's webnovel is now available in English print for the first time. With the ink drying on the contract for their fake relationship, Lady Juvelian and Max take their first awkward steps into high society as a couple. While tea parties and balls might be enough for Juvelian to start feeling comfortable with this new arrangement, they do little to assuage her father's disapproval. Under the best of circumstances, he would never allow his student to date his daughter, but as soon as he discovers that Max has real feelings for Juvelian, he makes plans to tear them apart. Those plans may have to wait, however, for the deranged emperor has schemes of his own, and in order to protect Juvelian, her father and Max might find themselves on the same side. What no one expects, of course, is for Juvelian to take matters of her fate entirely into her own hands... This volume collects episodes 49-64 of the webcomic Father, I Don’t Want This Marriage.

Scandalous gossip, wild parties, and forbidden love - the Greek tale of Hades and Persephone gets a romantic modern update in the gorgeously illustrated, Eisner Award-winning Lore Olympus, including a brand new bonus short story! "You have no authority here." Revelations rock Olympus as Persephone's trial ends, threatening to throw the gods into a new war. Though Persephone and Hades become closer than ever after she opens up to him about all she has endured, their peace is shattered when another truth is revealed: Apollo is Zeus's son. The announcement shocks the pantheon, and the king of the gods realizes that the would-be usurper wants Persephone's power to take the throne. Zeus banishes Persephone to the Mortal Realm and, out of fear, cuts it off entirely from the rest of the gods. This decree succeeds in undercutting Apollo's plan, but also inadvertently begins a decade-long divine cold war when Hades strikes back by shuttering the Underworld. With the gods scattered and weakened, Kronos uses the ensuing bedlam to finally escape his imprisonment and begin staging his own coup. Persephone has only one choice when she discovers all the realms on the verge of collapse: Descend into the Underworld to try to defeat the power-hungry Titan, claim her rightful place as queen, and reunite with her one true love. This edition of Smythe's original Eisner Award-winning webcomic Lore Olympus features a brand-new, exclusive short story from creator Rachel Smythe and brings the Greek pantheon into the modern age in a sharply perceptive and romantic graphic novel. This volume collects episodes 180-206 of the #1 WEBTOON comic Lore Olympus.

The must-read BL webtoon by DOYAK is now in print! In this mature-rated drama, three men collide in a tangled web of love, power, and crime. The English paperback edition includes a brand new translation and a fold-out poster featuring character art of Ian. “Among the best of recent web-to-print romance comics. Boys’ love fans will be sated.”—Publishers Weekly When a chance encounter brings earnest photographer Jo into the orbit of the aloof and gorgeous Ian, Jo falls hard. An undeniable attraction simmers between them, and Jo is determined to break through Ian’s indifferent façade. But Ian’s life isn’t made for romance. As he works to free himself from his past life as a high-profile member of a dangerous gang—and from TJ, his on-again, off-again lover—a power struggle threatens to erupt within the crime syndicate. If Ian isn’t careful, events might spiral out of control, dragging him back into a world of corruption and murder. Volume 1 collects episodes 1-13 of the webcomic Wet Sand.

Is Lady Juvelian at greater risk of dying at the hands of her father’s political enemies… or of falling in love? Desperate to appear unavailable for marriage to the tyrannical Crown Prince Maximillian – the villain of her previous life – Juvelian has proposed a contract relationship with her father’s rebellious protégé. At first glance, he’s the perfect choice, but a veil of misunderstandings hides a dark truth that could challenge Juvelian’s attempts to change her future. Meanwhile, political schemes and old grudges are moving in the shadows of the imperial court, and Juvelian’s father, Duke Floyen, stands at the heart of them. As the crown prince seeks to solidify his power, the emperor tightens his hold over the duke. This volume collects episodes 32–48 of the webcomic Father, I Don’t Want This Marriage.

Never has a final year of high school had so many new beginnings. Seo Haebom had only just gotten used to having his friend-turned-distant-housemate, Jo Taesung, acknowledge his existence, but now it seems like they might actually be... friends again? As Taesung brings Haebom into his social circle, Haebom discovers not only how much he’s missed his childhood playmate, but how much more fun high school can be if he has the confidence to stop being such a wallflower. But after so many years of a predictable – if lonely – life, Haebom now can’t seem to stop his world from changing too quickly. Just as he begins to enjoy his new normal, Taesung starts acting like he might want to change their relationship yet again, this time to something more than friends. Volume 2 includes episodes 16–30 of the webcomic Cherry Blossoms After Winter.

From gamer friends to boyfriend and girlfriend. The fifth volume of the award-winning manga that inspired the anime My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999. After a night out with their friends, Yamada and Akane finally make their feelings known and become an official couple. While Yamada is busy with cram school and final exams, Akane makes a new friend in the game—a girl named Yui. Soon the two girls are making plans to get together in real life, but guild master Eita is worried Akane is too quick to meet strangers—and he might be right. When Akane meets Yui for dinner, Yui’s boyfriend shows up unannounced. As it turns out, he’s from a rival gaming guild and his intentions are anything but pure. Volume 5 includes Chapters 41-50.

Could this be love? The fourth volume of the award-winning manga that inspired the anime My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999. Thanks to Yamada’s attentive care, Akane is recovering from her sudden illness. The experience has made her realize she can’t keep hiding the truth – what she feels for Yamada is more than just friendship. With encouragement from her friend Momo and gaming guild master Eita, Akane is finally ready to confess her feelings. But Yamada’s busy schedule makes finding the right time seem impossible. Meanwhile, a new player in their guild also harbors a secret crush on Yamada. As the two girls struggle to make their hearts known, will Yamada’s own feelings finally become clear? Volume 4 includes Chapters 31-40.