{"title":"1st Print Manga","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1st print manga\u003c\/strong\u003e: the complete West Blue Collectibles catalog of verified first print manga, ungraded and raw, in both Japanese and English. Every book in this collection has been hand-inspected and confirmed against its colophon (Japanese) or indicia number line (English) as an actual 1st print run, not a later reprint marketed as \"first edition.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat \"1st print manga\" means here\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA first print manga (1st print) is a copy from the very first print run a publisher released for that volume: the original artifact, before any reissue, reprint, or special-edition reskin. For Japanese tankōbon, that's confirmed on the colophon page (only the original release date listed, no reprint entries). For English manga, it's confirmed by the printer's number line in the indicia starting at \"1\". Once a publisher prints a second run, the first print supply is fixed forever, which is exactly why investment-grade collectors target this category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eJapanese vs English first print manga\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two language catalogs trade on different forces. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-1st-print-manga\"\u003eJapanese 1st print manga\u003c\/a\u003e from Shueisha and Kodansha are the canonical originals: smaller initial runs, earlier release dates, and the version every series' original audience read. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/english-1st-print-manga\"\u003eEnglish 1st print manga\u003c\/a\u003e from Viz, Tokyopop, Dark Horse, and Yen Press have smaller surviving high-grade populations because Western readers historically read-and-tossed instead of shelved. Both categories appreciate; see the live spread on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/manga-price-tracker\"\u003emanga price tracker\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to verify before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCounterfeit One Piece Vol. 1, Naruto Vol. 1, and Demon Slayer Vol. 1 1st prints have flooded the AliExpress and unbranded-Amazon channels. Every book in West Blue's 1st print catalog is verified against the colophon (Japanese) or indicia line (English) before listing, and key books over $500 are independently authenticated. If you want to learn how to check yourself, see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/information\/how-to-determine-print-number\"\u003ehow to determine print number\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/information\/why-grade-your-manga-fakes-reprints-and-what-a-bgs-slab-actually-protects-you-from\"\u003eguide to manga authentication\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eConsidering grading?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor key 1st volumes of major series in BGS 9.0+ condition, grading reliably adds value. For mid-series volumes, common condition tiers, or books you intend to read, raw is the smarter hold. Browse the already-slabbed catalog at \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/graded-manga\"\u003egraded manga\u003c\/a\u003e. All 1st print manga orders ship from the U.S. with free shipping over $50.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"one-piece-vol-66-1st-printing-english-manga-fine","title":"One Piece Vol 66 1st Printing English Manga (Fine)","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"692\" data-start=\"433\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"451\" data-start=\"433\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting Year :\u003c\/strong\u003e 2013\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"692\" data-start=\"433\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"451\" data-start=\"433\"\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"454\" data-start=\"451\"\u003eA Near Mint comic looks almost new. It may have very minor flaws that are hard to notice at first glance, such as a tiny spine tick or extremely light corner wear. Colors are bright, pages are clean, and the book has excellent eye appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"916\" data-start=\"694\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"712\" data-start=\"694\"\u003eVery Fine (VF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"715\" data-start=\"712\"\u003eVery Fine comics show light signs of wear but are still very attractive. You may see small spine ticks, slight corner blunting, or minimal surface wear. The comic is well-preserved and displays nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1162\" data-start=\"918\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"931\" data-start=\"918\"\u003eFine (FN)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"934\" data-start=\"931\"\u003eA Fine comic has noticeable wear but remains solid and complete. Common issues include visible spine stress, small creases, mild cover wear, or slight discoloration. Pages are usually intact but may be off-white or lightly aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1388\" data-start=\"1164\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1182\" data-start=\"1164\"\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1185\" data-start=\"1182\"\u003eVery Good comics show clear wear from reading and handling. This can include multiple spine ticks, creases, small tears, or heavier corner wear. The comic is still complete but has reduced visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1609\" data-start=\"1390\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1403\" data-start=\"1390\"\u003eGood (GD)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1406\" data-start=\"1403\"\u003eGood-condition comics are heavily worn but readable. They may have significant creasing, tears, loose staples, or noticeable discoloration. Collectors usually value these more for content than condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1859\" data-start=\"1611\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1636\" data-start=\"1611\"\u003eFair \/ Poor (FR \/ PR)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1639\" data-start=\"1636\"\u003eThese comics are very heavily damaged. Issues can include missing pieces, detached covers, severe tears, water damage, or heavy markings. These are typically collected only for very rare or historically important issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2051\" data-start=\"1861\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1870\" data-start=\"1861\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1873\" data-start=\"1870\"\u003eGrading is subjective, and small differences in opinion are normal. Photos should always be reviewed closely, and professional grading services may assign different final grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wb-product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Piece Volume 66 is part of Eiichiro Oda's record-breaking shōnen adventure series published by Viz Media, following Monkey D. Luffy and his crew through the Grand Line in one of the best-selling manga franchises in history. First printings carry added collectible interest for series completionists and One Piece fans building run collections, and this copy represents a solid mid-grade example of the Viz English release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 \/end --\u003e","brand":"West Blue Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47638762651805,"sku":"wb-1024","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/8532\/3421\/files\/one-piece-vol-66-1st-printing-english-manga-fine-4749408.jpg?v=1772681712"},{"product_id":"one-piece-vol-65-1st-printing-english-manga-fine","title":"One Piece Vol 65 1st Printing English Manga (Fine)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"692\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"451\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting Year :\u003c\/strong\u003e 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"692\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"451\"\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"454\"\u003eA Near Mint comic looks almost new. It may have very minor flaws that are hard to notice at first glance, such as a tiny spine tick or extremely light corner wear. Colors are bright, pages are clean, and the book has excellent eye appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"916\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"712\"\u003eVery Fine (VF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"715\"\u003eVery Fine comics show light signs of wear but are still very attractive. You may see small spine ticks, slight corner blunting, or minimal surface wear. The comic is well-preserved and displays nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"931\"\u003eFine (FN)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"934\"\u003eA Fine comic has noticeable wear but remains solid and complete. Common issues include visible spine stress, small creases, mild cover wear, or slight discoloration. Pages are usually intact but may be off-white or lightly aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003eVery Good comics show clear wear from reading and handling. This can include multiple spine ticks, creases, small tears, or heavier corner wear. The comic is still complete but has reduced visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1609\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003eGood (GD)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003eGood-condition comics are heavily worn but readable. They may have significant creasing, tears, loose staples, or noticeable discoloration. Collectors usually value these more for content than condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003eFair \/ Poor (FR \/ PR)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003eThese comics are very heavily damaged. Issues can include missing pieces, detached covers, severe tears, water damage, or heavy markings. These are typically collected only for very rare or historically important issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"2051\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003eGrading is subjective, and small differences in opinion are normal. Photos should always be reviewed closely, and professional grading services may assign different final grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wb-product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Piece Volume 65 is part of Eiichiro Oda's record-breaking shōnen adventure series published by Viz Media, following Monkey D. Luffy and his crew through the New World arc. Ungraded first printings of later One Piece volumes appeal to series completionists and readers seeking original pressings before subsequent print runs, particularly as Viz Media editions from this era become harder to find in cleaner condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 \/end --\u003e","brand":"West Blue Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47638762717341,"sku":"wb-1025","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/8532\/3421\/files\/one-piece-vol-65-1st-printing-english-manga-fine-5643434.jpg?v=1772681661"},{"product_id":"berserk-vol-19-1st-printing-english-manga","title":"Berserk Vol 19 1st Printing English Manga (Very Fine)","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"692\" data-start=\"433\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"451\" data-start=\"433\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting Year :\u003c\/strong\u003e 2007\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"692\" data-start=\"433\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"451\" data-start=\"433\"\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"454\" data-start=\"451\"\u003eA Near Mint comic looks almost new. It may have very minor flaws that are hard to notice at first glance, such as a tiny spine tick or extremely light corner wear. Colors are bright, pages are clean, and the book has excellent eye appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"916\" data-start=\"694\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"712\" data-start=\"694\"\u003eVery Fine (VF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"715\" data-start=\"712\"\u003eVery Fine comics show light signs of wear but are still very attractive. You may see small spine ticks, slight corner blunting, or minimal surface wear. The comic is well-preserved and displays nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1162\" data-start=\"918\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"931\" data-start=\"918\"\u003eFine (FN)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"934\" data-start=\"931\"\u003eA Fine comic has noticeable wear but remains solid and complete. Common issues include visible spine stress, small creases, mild cover wear, or slight discoloration. Pages are usually intact but may be off-white or lightly aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1388\" data-start=\"1164\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1182\" data-start=\"1164\"\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1185\" data-start=\"1182\"\u003eVery Good comics show clear wear from reading and handling. This can include multiple spine ticks, creases, small tears, or heavier corner wear. The comic is still complete but has reduced visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1609\" data-start=\"1390\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1403\" data-start=\"1390\"\u003eGood (GD)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1406\" data-start=\"1403\"\u003eGood-condition comics are heavily worn but readable. They may have significant creasing, tears, loose staples, or noticeable discoloration. Collectors usually value these more for content than condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1859\" data-start=\"1611\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1636\" data-start=\"1611\"\u003eFair \/ Poor (FR \/ PR)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1639\" data-start=\"1636\"\u003eThese comics are very heavily damaged. Issues can include missing pieces, detached covers, severe tears, water damage, or heavy markings. These are typically collected only for very rare or historically important issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2051\" data-start=\"1861\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1870\" data-start=\"1861\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1873\" data-start=\"1870\"\u003eGrading is subjective, and small differences in opinion are normal. Photos should always be reviewed closely, and professional grading services may assign different final grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wb-product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBerserk Volume 19 is part of Kentaro Miura's landmark dark fantasy manga series, published in English by Dark Horse Comics and widely regarded as one of the most influential titles in the seinen genre. First printings of Dark Horse Berserk volumes attract steady collector interest given the series' enduring legacy and Miura's passing in 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 \/end --\u003e","brand":"West Blue Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47641257443485,"sku":"wb-1003","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/8532\/3421\/files\/berserk-vol-19-1st-printing-english-manga-very-fine-1900804.jpg?v=1772681592"},{"product_id":"berserk-vol-20-1st-printing-english-manga-near-mint","title":"Berserk Vol 20 1st Printing English Manga (Near Mint)","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"692\" data-start=\"433\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"451\" data-start=\"433\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting Year :\u003c\/strong\u003e 2007\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"692\" data-start=\"433\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"451\" data-start=\"433\"\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"454\" data-start=\"451\"\u003eA Near Mint comic looks almost new. It may have very minor flaws that are hard to notice at first glance, such as a tiny spine tick or extremely light corner wear. Colors are bright, pages are clean, and the book has excellent eye appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"916\" data-start=\"694\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"712\" data-start=\"694\"\u003eVery Fine (VF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"715\" data-start=\"712\"\u003eVery Fine comics show light signs of wear but are still very attractive. You may see small spine ticks, slight corner blunting, or minimal surface wear. The comic is well-preserved and displays nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1162\" data-start=\"918\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"931\" data-start=\"918\"\u003eFine (FN)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"934\" data-start=\"931\"\u003eA Fine comic has noticeable wear but remains solid and complete. Common issues include visible spine stress, small creases, mild cover wear, or slight discoloration. Pages are usually intact but may be off-white or lightly aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1388\" data-start=\"1164\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1182\" data-start=\"1164\"\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1185\" data-start=\"1182\"\u003eVery Good comics show clear wear from reading and handling. This can include multiple spine ticks, creases, small tears, or heavier corner wear. The comic is still complete but has reduced visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1609\" data-start=\"1390\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1403\" data-start=\"1390\"\u003eGood (GD)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1406\" data-start=\"1403\"\u003eGood-condition comics are heavily worn but readable. They may have significant creasing, tears, loose staples, or noticeable discoloration. Collectors usually value these more for content than condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1859\" data-start=\"1611\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1636\" data-start=\"1611\"\u003eFair \/ Poor (FR \/ PR)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1639\" data-start=\"1636\"\u003eThese comics are very heavily damaged. Issues can include missing pieces, detached covers, severe tears, water damage, or heavy markings. These are typically collected only for very rare or historically important issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2051\" data-start=\"1861\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1870\" data-start=\"1861\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1873\" data-start=\"1870\"\u003eGrading is subjective, and small differences in opinion are normal. Photos should always be reviewed closely, and professional grading services may assign different final grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wb-product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBerserk is Kentaro Miura's landmark dark fantasy seinen manga series, widely regarded as one of the most influential long-form comics in the medium's history. This is an English-language first printing of Volume 20, covering the series' acclaimed narrative arc and featuring Miura's densely detailed artwork that defines the run. First printings of English Berserk volumes remain desirable due to consistent collector demand for the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 \/end --\u003e","brand":"West Blue Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47650399846557,"sku":"wb-1004","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/8532\/3421\/files\/berserk-vol-20-1st-printing-english-manga-near-mint-3757180.jpg?v=1772681653"},{"product_id":"berserk-vol-21-1st-printing-english-manga-near-mint","title":"Berserk Vol 21 1st Printing English Manga (Very Fine)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"692\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"451\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting Year :\u003c\/strong\u003e 2008\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"692\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"451\"\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"454\"\u003eA Near Mint comic looks almost new. It may have very minor flaws that are hard to notice at first glance, such as a tiny spine tick or extremely light corner wear. Colors are bright, pages are clean, and the book has excellent eye appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"916\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"712\"\u003eVery Fine (VF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"715\"\u003eVery Fine comics show light signs of wear but are still very attractive. You may see small spine ticks, slight corner blunting, or minimal surface wear. The comic is well-preserved and displays nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"931\"\u003eFine (FN)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"934\"\u003eA Fine comic has noticeable wear but remains solid and complete. Common issues include visible spine stress, small creases, mild cover wear, or slight discoloration. Pages are usually intact but may be off-white or lightly aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003eVery Good comics show clear wear from reading and handling. This can include multiple spine ticks, creases, small tears, or heavier corner wear. The comic is still complete but has reduced visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1609\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003eGood (GD)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003eGood-condition comics are heavily worn but readable. They may have significant creasing, tears, loose staples, or noticeable discoloration. Collectors usually value these more for content than condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003eFair \/ Poor (FR \/ PR)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003eThese comics are very heavily damaged. Issues can include missing pieces, detached covers, severe tears, water damage, or heavy markings. These are typically collected only for very rare or historically important issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"2051\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003eGrading is subjective, and small differences in opinion are normal. Photos should always be reviewed closely, and professional grading services may assign different final grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wb-product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBerserk is Kentaro Miura's landmark dark fantasy seinen manga, widely regarded as one of the most influential long-form manga series ever published in English. This is a first printing of Volume 21 in English, covering a pivotal stretch of Guts' journey through the post-Eclipse arc, making it a sought-after edition among dedicated Berserk collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 \/end --\u003e","brand":"West Blue Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47650401157277,"sku":"wb-1005","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/8532\/3421\/files\/berserk-vol-21-1st-printing-english-manga-very-fine-2729133.jpg?v=1772681652"},{"product_id":"berserk-vol-35-1st-printing-english-manga-near-mint","title":"Berserk Vol 35 1st Printing English Manga (Near Mint)","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"692\" data-start=\"433\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"451\" data-start=\"433\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting Year :\u003c\/strong\u003e 2011\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"692\" data-start=\"433\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"451\" data-start=\"433\"\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"454\" data-start=\"451\"\u003eA Near Mint comic looks almost new. 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Pages are usually intact but may be off-white or lightly aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1388\" data-start=\"1164\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1182\" data-start=\"1164\"\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1185\" data-start=\"1182\"\u003eVery Good comics show clear wear from reading and handling. This can include multiple spine ticks, creases, small tears, or heavier corner wear. The comic is still complete but has reduced visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1609\" data-start=\"1390\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1403\" data-start=\"1390\"\u003eGood (GD)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1406\" data-start=\"1403\"\u003eGood-condition comics are heavily worn but readable. They may have significant creasing, tears, loose staples, or noticeable discoloration. Collectors usually value these more for content than condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1859\" data-start=\"1611\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1636\" data-start=\"1611\"\u003eFair \/ Poor (FR \/ PR)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1639\" data-start=\"1636\"\u003eThese comics are very heavily damaged. Issues can include missing pieces, detached covers, severe tears, water damage, or heavy markings. These are typically collected only for very rare or historically important issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2051\" data-start=\"1861\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1870\" data-start=\"1861\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1873\" data-start=\"1870\"\u003eGrading is subjective, and small differences in opinion are normal. Photos should always be reviewed closely, and professional grading services may assign different final grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wb-product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBerserk Volume 35 is part of Kentaro Miura's landmark dark fantasy seinen manga series, widely regarded as one of the most influential long-form manga titles in Western and Japanese markets. This English-language first printing of Volume 35 continues the story of Guts and the Black Swordsman saga through Dark Horse Comics' localization, making it a sought-after addition for series completionists and format collectors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 \/end --\u003e","brand":"West Blue Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47654744522909,"sku":"wb-1019","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/8532\/3421\/files\/berserk-vol-35-1st-printing-english-manga-near-mint-1516477.jpg?v=1772681602"},{"product_id":"berserk-vol-36-1st-printing-english-manga-near-mint","title":"Berserk Vol 36 1st Printing English Manga (Near Mint)","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"692\" data-start=\"433\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"451\" data-start=\"433\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting Year :\u003c\/strong\u003e 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"692\" data-start=\"433\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"451\" data-start=\"433\"\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"454\" data-start=\"451\"\u003eA Near Mint comic looks almost new. 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Pages are usually intact but may be off-white or lightly aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1388\" data-start=\"1164\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1182\" data-start=\"1164\"\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1185\" data-start=\"1182\"\u003eVery Good comics show clear wear from reading and handling. This can include multiple spine ticks, creases, small tears, or heavier corner wear. The comic is still complete but has reduced visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1609\" data-start=\"1390\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1403\" data-start=\"1390\"\u003eGood (GD)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1406\" data-start=\"1403\"\u003eGood-condition comics are heavily worn but readable. They may have significant creasing, tears, loose staples, or noticeable discoloration. Collectors usually value these more for content than condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1859\" data-start=\"1611\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1636\" data-start=\"1611\"\u003eFair \/ Poor (FR \/ PR)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1639\" data-start=\"1636\"\u003eThese comics are very heavily damaged. Issues can include missing pieces, detached covers, severe tears, water damage, or heavy markings. These are typically collected only for very rare or historically important issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2051\" data-start=\"1861\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1870\" data-start=\"1861\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1873\" data-start=\"1870\"\u003eGrading is subjective, and small differences in opinion are normal. 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First printings of Berserk volumes in English attract steady collector interest given the series' ongoing legacy following Miura's passing in 2021 and the finite nature of early print runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 \/end --\u003e","brand":"West Blue Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47654744785053,"sku":"wb-1020","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/8532\/3421\/files\/berserk-vol-36-1st-printing-english-manga-near-mint-8730326.jpg?v=1772681603"},{"product_id":"vinland-saga-vol-6-1st-printing-english-manga-near-mint","title":"Vinland Saga Vol 6 1st Printing English Manga (Very Fine)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"692\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"451\"\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"454\"\u003eA Near Mint comic looks almost new. 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Collectors usually value these more for content than condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003eFair \/ Poor (FR \/ PR)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003eThese comics are very heavily damaged. Issues can include missing pieces, detached covers, severe tears, water damage, or heavy markings. These are typically collected only for very rare or historically important issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"2051\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003eGrading is subjective, and small differences in opinion are normal. Photos should always be reviewed closely, and professional grading services may assign different final grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wb-product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinland Saga is Makoto Yukimura's critically acclaimed Viking-era historical action manga, serialized in Monthly Afternoon and widely regarded as one of the premier seinen titles of its generation. First printings of Vinland Saga in English carry collecting interest given the series' strong reputation and dedicated readership. Buyers should note the condition is seller-assessed rather than third-party verified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 \/end --\u003e","brand":"West Blue Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47663806316701,"sku":"wb-1027","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/8532\/3421\/files\/vinland-saga-vol-6-1st-printing-english-manga-very-fine-7262289.jpg?v=1772681601"},{"product_id":"dragon-ball-vol-23-1st-printing-english-manga-very-good","title":"Dragon Ball Z Vol 23 1st Printing English Manga (Good)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"692\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"451\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting Year :\u003c\/strong\u003e 2005\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"692\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"451\"\u003ePublisher: Viz Media\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"692\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"451\"\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"454\"\u003eA Near Mint comic looks almost new. It may have very minor flaws that are hard to notice at first glance, such as a tiny spine tick or extremely light corner wear. Colors are bright, pages are clean, and the book has excellent eye appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"916\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"712\"\u003eVery Fine (VF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"715\"\u003eVery Fine comics show light signs of wear but are still very attractive. You may see small spine ticks, slight corner blunting, or minimal surface wear. The comic is well-preserved and displays nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"931\"\u003eFine (FN)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"934\"\u003eA Fine comic has noticeable wear but remains solid and complete. Common issues include visible spine stress, small creases, mild cover wear, or slight discoloration. Pages are usually intact but may be off-white or lightly aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003eVery Good comics show clear wear from reading and handling. This can include multiple spine ticks, creases, small tears, or heavier corner wear. The comic is still complete but has reduced visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1609\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003eGood (GD)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003eGood-condition comics are heavily worn but readable. They may have significant creasing, tears, loose staples, or noticeable discoloration. 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Photos should always be reviewed closely, and professional grading services may assign different final grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wb-product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDragon Ball Volume 23 is part of Akira Toriyama's landmark shōnen series originally serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump, widely credited with shaping the global manga and anime industry. This English-language first printing carries added interest for collectors who prioritize original print runs over later reissues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 \/end --\u003e","brand":"West Blue Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47663811494045,"sku":"wb-1028","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/8532\/3421\/files\/dragon-ball-z-vol-23-1st-printing-english-manga-good-1191374.jpg?v=1772681594"},{"product_id":"dragon-ball-vol-22-1st-printing-english-manga-good","title":"Dragon Ball Z Vol 22 1st Printing English Manga (Good)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"692\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"451\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting Year :\u003c\/strong\u003e 2005\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"692\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"451\"\u003ePublisher: Viz Media\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"692\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"451\"\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"454\"\u003eA Near Mint comic looks almost new. It may have very minor flaws that are hard to notice at first glance, such as a tiny spine tick or extremely light corner wear. Colors are bright, pages are clean, and the book has excellent eye appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"916\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"712\"\u003eVery Fine (VF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"715\"\u003eVery Fine comics show light signs of wear but are still very attractive. You may see small spine ticks, slight corner blunting, or minimal surface wear. The comic is well-preserved and displays nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"931\"\u003eFine (FN)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"934\"\u003eA Fine comic has noticeable wear but remains solid and complete. Common issues include visible spine stress, small creases, mild cover wear, or slight discoloration. 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This copy is a first printing English edition, making it more desirable to collectors than later print runs due to original cover text, logo variations, and spine coloring consistent with early Viz releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 \/end --\u003e","brand":"West Blue Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47663812968605,"sku":"wb-1029","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/8532\/3421\/files\/dragon-ball-z-vol-22-1st-printing-english-manga-good-9814844.jpg?v=1772681593"},{"product_id":"inuyasha-vol-10-1st-printing-english-manga-very-good","title":"Inuyasha Vol 10 1st Printing English Manga (Very Good)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"692\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"451\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting Year :\u003c\/strong\u003e 2005\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"692\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"451\"\u003ePublisher: Viz Media\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"692\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"451\"\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"454\"\u003eA Near Mint comic looks almost new. It may have very minor flaws that are hard to notice at first glance, such as a tiny spine tick or extremely light corner wear. Colors are bright, pages are clean, and the book has excellent eye appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"916\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"712\"\u003eVery Fine (VF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"715\"\u003eVery Fine comics show light signs of wear but are still very attractive. You may see small spine ticks, slight corner blunting, or minimal surface wear. The comic is well-preserved and displays nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"931\"\u003eFine (FN)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"934\"\u003eA Fine comic has noticeable wear but remains solid and complete. Common issues include visible spine stress, small creases, mild cover wear, or slight discoloration. 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Collectors usually value these more for content than condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003eFair \/ Poor (FR \/ PR)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003eThese comics are very heavily damaged. Issues can include missing pieces, detached covers, severe tears, water damage, or heavy markings. These are typically collected only for very rare or historically important issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"2051\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003eGrading is subjective, and small differences in opinion are normal. Photos should always be reviewed closely, and professional grading services may assign different final grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wb-product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInuyasha is Rumiko Takahashi's feudal-era saga of the schoolgirl Kagome, the half-demon Inuyasha, and the hunt for the shards of the Shikon Jewel, one of the defining manga of its generation from one of the medium's most collected creators. This is the English first printing of Volume 10 from Viz Media's mid-2000s run, the era when the anime brought the series to its widest English-language audience. First printings are the copies series collectors screen for over later impressions. This copy grades Very Good, showing clear reading wear while remaining complete and solid. It ships from the U.S.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 \/end --\u003e","brand":"West Blue Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47663819096221,"sku":"wb-1031","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/8532\/3421\/files\/inuyasha-vol-10-1st-printing-english-manga-very-good-9864811.jpg?v=1772681593"},{"product_id":"made-in-abyss-vol-2-1st-printing-japanese-manga-near-mint","title":"Made in Abyss Vol 2 1st Printing Japanese Manga (Near Mint)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"692\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"451\"\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"454\"\u003eA Near Mint comic looks almost new. It may have very minor flaws that are hard to notice at first glance, such as a tiny spine tick or extremely light corner wear. Colors are bright, pages are clean, and the book has excellent eye appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"916\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"712\"\u003eVery Fine (VF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"715\"\u003eVery Fine comics show light signs of wear but are still very attractive. You may see small spine ticks, slight corner blunting, or minimal surface wear. The comic is well-preserved and displays nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"931\"\u003eFine (FN)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"934\"\u003eA Fine comic has noticeable wear but remains solid and complete. Common issues include visible spine stress, small creases, mild cover wear, or slight discoloration. Pages are usually intact but may be off-white or lightly aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003eVery Good comics show clear wear from reading and handling. This can include multiple spine ticks, creases, small tears, or heavier corner wear. The comic is still complete but has reduced visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1609\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003eGood (GD)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003eGood-condition comics are heavily worn but readable. They may have significant creasing, tears, loose staples, or noticeable discoloration. Collectors usually value these more for content than condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003eFair \/ Poor (FR \/ PR)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003eThese comics are very heavily damaged. Issues can include missing pieces, detached covers, severe tears, water damage, or heavy markings. These are typically collected only for very rare or historically important issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"2051\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003eGrading is subjective, and small differences in opinion are normal. Photos should always be reviewed closely, and professional grading services may assign different final grades.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Blue Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47825801347229,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/8532\/3421\/files\/made-in-abyss-vol-2-1st-printing-japanese-manga-near-mint-8717423.jpg?v=1775923753"},{"product_id":"bleach-vol-27-1st-printing-japanese-manga","title":"Bleach Vol. 27 w\/obi 1st Printing Japanese Manga (Fine)","description":"\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:14px;font-family:inherit;margin:1.5em 0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eShueisha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003e2007\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;margin:2em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#888;margin:0 0 1em;font-family:inherit;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.5px;\"\u003eCondition Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Near Mint comic looks almost new. It may have very minor flaws that are hard to notice at first glance, such as a tiny spine tick or extremely light corner wear. Colors are bright, pages are clean, and the book has excellent eye appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Fine (VF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Fine comics show light signs of wear but are still very attractive. You may see small spine ticks, slight corner blunting, or minimal surface wear. The comic is well-preserved and displays nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine (FN)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Fine comic has noticeable wear but remains solid and complete. Common issues include visible spine stress, small creases, mild cover wear, or slight discoloration. Pages are usually intact but may be off-white or lightly aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Good comics show clear wear from reading and handling. This can include multiple spine ticks, creases, small tears, or heavier corner wear. The comic is still complete but has reduced visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood (GD)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood-condition comics are heavily worn but readable. They may have significant creasing, tears, loose staples, or noticeable discoloration. Collectors usually value these more for content than condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFair \/ Poor (FR \/ PR)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese comics are very heavily damaged. Issues can include missing pieces, detached covers, severe tears, water damage, or heavy markings. These are typically collected only for very rare or historically important issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#888;font-family:inherit;margin:1em 0 0;font-style:italic;\"\u003eNote: Grading is subjective, and small differences in opinion are normal. Photos should always be reviewed closely, and professional grading services may assign different final grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wb-product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBleach Volume 27 is part of Tite Kubo's long-running Shonen Jump shōnen manga series published by Shueisha, following Soul Reaper Ichigo Kurosaki through large-scale supernatural battles that made the franchise a defining title of the 2000s. This Japanese first-print edition places it among earlier pressings closer to the original Shueisha production run, which holds interest for language-original collectors. The original obi strip is present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 \/end --\u003e","brand":"West Blue Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47826227134621,"sku":"wb-541","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/8532\/3421\/files\/bleach-vol-27-1st-print-japanese-manga-fine-9226489.jpg?v=1777166650"},{"product_id":"death-note-vol-1-1st-printing-japanese-manga","title":"Death Note Vol. 1 1st Print Japanese Manga (Fine)","description":"\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:14px;font-family:inherit;margin:1.5em 0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eShueisha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003e2004\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;margin:2em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#888;margin:0 0 1em;font-family:inherit;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.5px;\"\u003eCondition Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMint (9.8)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Mint manga is essentially flawless. Even under close inspection there are no visible defects — perfect spine, square corners, bright cover, clean pages. These are extremely rare in vintage manga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNear Mint (9.6 – 9.2)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Near Mint manga looks almost new. It may have very minor flaws that are hard to notice at first glance, such as a tiny spine tick or extremely light corner wear. Colors are bright, pages are clean, and the book has excellent eye appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Fine (9.0 – 8.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Fine manga show light signs of wear but are still very attractive. You may see small spine ticks, slight corner blunting, or minimal surface wear. The book is well-preserved and displays nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine (7.5 – 6.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Fine manga has noticeable wear but remains solid and complete. Common issues include visible spine stress, small creases, mild cover wear, or slight discoloration. Pages are usually intact but may be off-white or lightly aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good (6.0 – 5.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Good manga show clear wear from reading and handling. This can include multiple spine ticks, creases, small tears, or heavier corner wear. The book is still complete but has reduced visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood (4.5 – 3.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood-condition manga are heavily worn but readable. They may have significant creasing, tears, loose staples or binding, or noticeable discoloration. Collectors usually value these more for content than condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFair (3.0 – 2.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFair-condition manga are heavily worn with major flaws — significant creasing, larger tears, surface damage, or noticeable fading. Still complete and readable but show considerable handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoor (1.8 – 0.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese manga are very heavily damaged. 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The series follows high school student Light Yagami after he discovers a supernatural notebook that kills anyone whose name is written in it, and its cat-and-mouse narrative became one of the defining works of early 2000s shōnen manga. As an ungraded first-print Japanese copy of volume 1, condition is visually assessed as Fine, indicating moderate wear with generally intact structure and readable pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 \/end --\u003e","brand":"West Blue Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47826229362845,"sku":"wb-995","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/8532\/3421\/files\/death-note-vol-1-1st-print-japanese-manga-fine-2890842.jpg?v=1779072432"},{"product_id":"hells-paradise-vol-1-1st-printing-japanese-manga","title":"Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku Vol. 1 1st Print Japanese Manga (Very Fine)","description":"\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:14px;font-family:inherit;margin:1.5em 0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eShueisha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003e2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eVery Fine-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;margin:2em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#888;margin:0 0 1em;font-family:inherit;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.5px;\"\u003eCondition Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMint (9.8)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Mint manga is essentially flawless. Even under close inspection there are no visible defects — perfect spine, square corners, bright cover, clean pages. These are extremely rare in vintage manga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNear Mint (9.6 – 9.2)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Near Mint manga looks almost new. It may have very minor flaws that are hard to notice at first glance, such as a tiny spine tick or extremely light corner wear. Colors are bright, pages are clean, and the book has excellent eye appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Fine (9.0 – 8.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Fine manga show light signs of wear but are still very attractive. You may see small spine ticks, slight corner blunting, or minimal surface wear. The book is well-preserved and displays nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine (7.5 – 6.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Fine manga has noticeable wear but remains solid and complete. Common issues include visible spine stress, small creases, mild cover wear, or slight discoloration. Pages are usually intact but may be off-white or lightly aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good (6.0 – 5.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Good manga show clear wear from reading and handling. This can include multiple spine ticks, creases, small tears, or heavier corner wear. The book is still complete but has reduced visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood (4.5 – 3.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood-condition manga are heavily worn but readable. They may have significant creasing, tears, loose staples or binding, or noticeable discoloration. Collectors usually value these more for content than condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFair (3.0 – 2.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFair-condition manga are heavily worn with major flaws — significant creasing, larger tears, surface damage, or noticeable fading. Still complete and readable but show considerable handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoor (1.8 – 0.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese manga are very heavily damaged. 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This raw first printing of Volume 1 in Japanese holds particular interest as the series debut edition, predating the title's international licensing and subsequent anime adaptation. 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Naruto went on to become one of the best-selling manga franchises worldwide, and first printings of Volume 1 with intact obis are considered desirable among collectors. 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The book is well-preserved and displays nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine (7.5 – 6.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Fine manga has noticeable wear but remains solid and complete. Common issues include visible spine stress, small creases, mild cover wear, or slight discoloration. Pages are usually intact but may be off-white or lightly aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good (6.0 – 5.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Good manga show clear wear from reading and handling. This can include multiple spine ticks, creases, small tears, or heavier corner wear. The book is still complete but has reduced visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood (4.5 – 3.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood-condition manga are heavily worn but readable. They may have significant creasing, tears, loose staples or binding, or noticeable discoloration. Collectors usually value these more for content than condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFair (3.0 – 2.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFair-condition manga are heavily worn with major flaws — significant creasing, larger tears, surface damage, or noticeable fading. Still complete and readable but show considerable handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoor (1.8 – 0.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese manga are very heavily damaged. Issues can include missing pieces, detached covers, severe tears, water damage, or heavy markings. These are typically collected only for very rare or historically important volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#888;font-family:inherit;margin:1em 0 0;font-style:italic;\"\u003eNote: Grading is subjective, and small differences in opinion are normal. Photos should always be reviewed closely, and professional grading services may assign different final grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wb-product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssassination Classroom is Yusei Matsui's Weekly Shonen Jump series for Shueisha, about Class 3-E and Koro-sensei, the alien teacher his own students are contracted to kill before graduation. This is the Japanese first printing of Volume 1 from 2012, the volume that sets up the premise and the classroom, and the one collectors of the run want in first printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a raw, ungraded copy. Our own assessment puts it at Fine, an estimated 7.0 on the scale used in the condition guide below: a solid, complete book with noticeable handling, which can include visible spine stress, small creases, mild cover wear or slight aging to the pages. Photographs of this exact copy are on the listing and should be reviewed closely, since grading raw books is a judgement call rather than a certified one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 \/end --\u003e","brand":"West Blue Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48158124998813,"sku":"wb-816","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/8532\/3421\/files\/assassination-classroom-vol-1-1st-printing-japanese-manga-fine-1012335.jpg?v=1786033028"},{"product_id":"my-hero-academia-vigilante-vol-1-w-obi-1st-print-japanese-manga-near-mint","title":"My Hero Academia Vigilante Vol. 1 w\/obi 1st Print Japanese Manga (Near Mint)","description":"\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:14px;font-family:inherit;margin:1.5em 0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eShueisha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003e2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eNear Mint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;margin:2em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#888;margin:0 0 1em;font-family:inherit;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.5px;\"\u003eCondition Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 1em;color:#555;\"\u003eEach manga is assigned a numeric grade on a 0.5–9.8 scale, similar to the standards used by professional book grading services. The scale below groups those numeric grades into condition tiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMint (9.8)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Mint manga is essentially flawless. Even under close inspection there are no visible defects — perfect spine, square corners, bright cover, clean pages. These are extremely rare in vintage manga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNear Mint (9.6 – 9.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Near Mint manga looks almost new. It may have very minor flaws that are hard to notice at first glance, such as a tiny spine tick or extremely light corner wear. Colors are bright, pages are clean, and the book has excellent eye appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Fine (8.5 – 7.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Fine manga show light signs of wear but are still very attractive. You may see small spine ticks, slight corner blunting, or minimal surface wear. The book is well-preserved and displays nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine (6.5 – 5.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Fine manga has noticeable wear but remains solid and complete. Common issues include visible spine stress, small creases, mild cover wear, or slight discoloration. Pages are usually intact but may be off-white or lightly aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good (4.5 – 3.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Good manga show clear wear from reading and handling. This can include multiple spine ticks, creases, small tears, or heavier corner wear. The book is still complete but has reduced visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood (2.5 – 1.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood-condition manga are heavily worn but readable. They may have significant creasing, tears, loose staples or binding, or noticeable discoloration. Collectors usually value these more for content than condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFair \/ Poor (1.0 – 0.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese manga are very heavily damaged. Issues can include missing pieces, detached covers, severe tears, water damage, or heavy markings. These are typically collected only for very rare or historically important volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#888;font-family:inherit;margin:1em 0 0;font-style:italic;\"\u003eNote: Grading is subjective, and small differences in opinion are normal. Photos should always be reviewed closely, and professional grading services may assign different final grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wb-product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVigilantes is the official My Hero Academia spin-off by Hideyuki Furuhashi and Betten Court, following Koichi and the street-level heroes working outside the license system years before Deku's story. This Japanese first printing of Volume 1 includes the original obi, the paper band that is usually discarded at purchase and instantly separates collector copies from reading copies. As the spin-off gained its own anime adaptation, early printings of its debut volume have become genuinely scarce with the band intact. This copy is Near Mint, showing only minimal shelf contact. It ships from the U.S., packed to protect the obi in transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 \/end --\u003e","brand":"West Blue Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48158125031581,"sku":"wb-815","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/8532\/3421\/files\/my-hero-academia-vigilante-vol-1-wobi-1st-print-japanese-manga-near-mint-6751564.jpg?v=1778409548"},{"product_id":"hells-paradise-jigokuraku-vol-2-1st-print-japanese-manga-near-mint","title":"Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku Vol. 2 1st Print Japanese Manga (Near Mint)","description":"\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:14px;font-family:inherit;margin:1.5em 0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eShueisha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003e2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eNear Mint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;margin:2em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#888;margin:0 0 1em;font-family:inherit;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.5px;\"\u003eCondition Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMint (9.8)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Mint manga is essentially flawless. Even under close inspection there are no visible defects — perfect spine, square corners, bright cover, clean pages. These are extremely rare in vintage manga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNear Mint (9.6 – 9.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Near Mint manga looks almost new. It may have very minor flaws that are hard to notice at first glance, such as a tiny spine tick or extremely light corner wear. Colors are bright, pages are clean, and the book has excellent eye appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Fine (8.5 – 7.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Fine manga show light signs of wear but are still very attractive. You may see small spine ticks, slight corner blunting, or minimal surface wear. The book is well-preserved and displays nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine (6.5 – 5.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Fine manga has noticeable wear but remains solid and complete. Common issues include visible spine stress, small creases, mild cover wear, or slight discoloration. Pages are usually intact but may be off-white or lightly aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good (4.5 – 3.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Good manga show clear wear from reading and handling. This can include multiple spine ticks, creases, small tears, or heavier corner wear. The book is still complete but has reduced visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood (2.5 – 1.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood-condition manga are heavily worn but readable. They may have significant creasing, tears, loose staples or binding, or noticeable discoloration. Collectors usually value these more for content than condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFair \/ Poor (1.0 – 0.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese manga are very heavily damaged. Issues can include missing pieces, detached covers, severe tears, water damage, or heavy markings. These are typically collected only for very rare or historically important volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#888;font-family:inherit;margin:1em 0 0;font-style:italic;\"\u003eNote: Grading is subjective, and small differences in opinion are normal. Photos should always be reviewed closely, and professional grading services may assign different final grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wb-product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHell's Paradise: Jigokuraku is Yuji Kaku's dark shonen breakout from Shonen Jump+, pairing the condemned ninja Gabimaru with executioner Sagiri on a death-trap island in search of the elixir of life. This is the Japanese first printing of Volume 2, an early-run volume from before the anime pushed the series into the mainstream, when print allocations were still modest. First prints of the opening volumes are the ones collectors chase as the Jump+ generation of series matures. This copy grades Near Mint, with sharp edges and a clean, unfaded cover. It ships from the U.S. with secure packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 \/end --\u003e","brand":"West Blue Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48158125162653,"sku":"wb-873","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/8532\/3421\/files\/hells-paradise-jigokuraku-vol-2-1st-print-japanese-manga-near-mint-4580215.jpg?v=1778409551"},{"product_id":"delicious-in-dungeon-vol-1-1st-print-japanese-manga-near-mint","title":"Delicious in Dungeon Vol. 1 1st Print Japanese Manga (Near Mint)","description":"\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:14px;font-family:inherit;margin:1.5em 0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eKadokawa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003e2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eNear Mint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;margin:2em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#888;margin:0 0 1em;font-family:inherit;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.5px;\"\u003eCondition Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 1em;color:#555;\"\u003eEach manga is assigned a numeric grade on a 0.5–9.8 scale, similar to the standards used by professional book grading services. The scale below groups those numeric grades into condition tiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMint (9.8)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Mint manga is essentially flawless. Even under close inspection there are no visible defects — perfect spine, square corners, bright cover, clean pages. These are extremely rare in vintage manga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNear Mint (9.6 – 9.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Near Mint manga looks almost new. It may have very minor flaws that are hard to notice at first glance, such as a tiny spine tick or extremely light corner wear. Colors are bright, pages are clean, and the book has excellent eye appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Fine (8.5 – 7.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Fine manga show light signs of wear but are still very attractive. You may see small spine ticks, slight corner blunting, or minimal surface wear. The book is well-preserved and displays nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine (6.5 – 5.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Fine manga has noticeable wear but remains solid and complete. Common issues include visible spine stress, small creases, mild cover wear, or slight discoloration. Pages are usually intact but may be off-white or lightly aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good (4.5 – 3.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Good manga show clear wear from reading and handling. This can include multiple spine ticks, creases, small tears, or heavier corner wear. The book is still complete but has reduced visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood (2.5 – 1.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood-condition manga are heavily worn but readable. They may have significant creasing, tears, loose staples or binding, or noticeable discoloration. Collectors usually value these more for content than condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFair \/ Poor (1.0 – 0.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese manga are very heavily damaged. Issues can include missing pieces, detached covers, severe tears, water damage, or heavy markings. These are typically collected only for very rare or historically important volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#888;font-family:inherit;margin:1em 0 0;font-style:italic;\"\u003eNote: Grading is subjective, and small differences in opinion are normal. Photos should always be reviewed closely, and professional grading services may assign different final grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wb-product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelicious in Dungeon (Dungeon Meshi) is Ryoko Kui's beloved fantasy about adventurers who cook and eat the monsters they fight, a premise that grew into one of the most acclaimed seinen series of its era and a hit anime. This Japanese first printing of Volume 1 is the debut of Laios, Marcille, and Senshi in their original Kadokawa edition, the volume that started the series' word-of-mouth rise. Early printings predate the anime boom and are increasingly hard to find crisp. This copy is Near Mint, with a bright cover and tight binding. 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Even under close inspection there are no visible defects — perfect spine, square corners, bright cover, clean pages. These are extremely rare in vintage manga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNear Mint (9.6 – 9.2)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Near Mint manga looks almost new. It may have very minor flaws that are hard to notice at first glance, such as a tiny spine tick or extremely light corner wear. Colors are bright, pages are clean, and the book has excellent eye appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Fine (9.0 – 8.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Fine manga show light signs of wear but are still very attractive. You may see small spine ticks, slight corner blunting, or minimal surface wear. The book is well-preserved and displays nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine (7.5 – 6.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Fine manga has noticeable wear but remains solid and complete. Common issues include visible spine stress, small creases, mild cover wear, or slight discoloration. Pages are usually intact but may be off-white or lightly aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good (6.0 – 5.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Good manga show clear wear from reading and handling. This can include multiple spine ticks, creases, small tears, or heavier corner wear. The book is still complete but has reduced visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood (4.5 – 3.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood-condition manga are heavily worn but readable. They may have significant creasing, tears, loose staples or binding, or noticeable discoloration. Collectors usually value these more for content than condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFair (3.0 – 2.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFair-condition manga are heavily worn with major flaws — significant creasing, larger tears, surface damage, or noticeable fading. Still complete and readable but show considerable handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoor (1.8 – 0.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese manga are very heavily damaged. Issues can include missing pieces, detached covers, severe tears, water damage, or heavy markings. These are typically collected only for very rare or historically important volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#888;font-family:inherit;margin:1em 0 0;font-style:italic;\"\u003eNote: Grading is subjective, and small differences in opinion are normal. Photos should always be reviewed closely, and professional grading services may assign different final grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wb-product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHunter x Hunter is Yoshihiro Togashi's second landmark series after Yu Yu Hakusho, and its late-1990s Shueisha first printings are a staple of serious Jump collections. This is the Japanese first printing of Volume 3, from the Hunter Exam arc that established Gon, Killua, Kurapika, and Leorio as one of shonen's great ensembles. Original printings of these early volumes were read hard by a generation of fans, so surviving copies usually show it. This copy grades Very Good, an honest reader-collector grade with visible handling wear but a complete, solid book. 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The scale below groups those numeric grades into condition tiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMint (9.8)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Mint manga is essentially flawless. Even under close inspection there are no visible defects — perfect spine, square corners, bright cover, clean pages. These are extremely rare in vintage manga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNear Mint (9.6 – 9.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Near Mint manga looks almost new. It may have very minor flaws that are hard to notice at first glance, such as a tiny spine tick or extremely light corner wear. Colors are bright, pages are clean, and the book has excellent eye appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Fine (8.5 – 7.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Fine manga show light signs of wear but are still very attractive. You may see small spine ticks, slight corner blunting, or minimal surface wear. The book is well-preserved and displays nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine (6.5 – 5.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Fine manga has noticeable wear but remains solid and complete. Common issues include visible spine stress, small creases, mild cover wear, or slight discoloration. Pages are usually intact but may be off-white or lightly aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good (4.5 – 3.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Good manga show clear wear from reading and handling. This can include multiple spine ticks, creases, small tears, or heavier corner wear. The book is still complete but has reduced visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood (2.5 – 1.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood-condition manga are heavily worn but readable. They may have significant creasing, tears, loose staples or binding, or noticeable discoloration. 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Photos should always be reviewed closely, and professional grading services may assign different final grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wb-product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the Japanese first printing of Hunter x Hunter Volume 2, from the opening stretch of Yoshihiro Togashi's modern classic as the Hunter Exam tightens around Gon and his rivals. Volume 2 first prints date to 1998, and copies that survived a generation of rereading are getting genuinely thin on the ground. This copy grades Fine, meaning moderate, even wear consistent with age but nothing structural: the spine is intact and the book displays well. For collectors assembling the early run in original printings, the low-numbered volumes are always the hard part. 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Colors are bright, pages are clean, and the book has excellent eye appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Fine (8.5 – 7.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Fine manga show light signs of wear but are still very attractive. You may see small spine ticks, slight corner blunting, or minimal surface wear. The book is well-preserved and displays nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine (6.5 – 5.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Fine manga has noticeable wear but remains solid and complete. Common issues include visible spine stress, small creases, mild cover wear, or slight discoloration. 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The book is well-preserved and displays nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine (7.5 – 6.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Fine manga has noticeable wear but remains solid and complete. Common issues include visible spine stress, small creases, mild cover wear, or slight discoloration. Pages are usually intact but may be off-white or lightly aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good (6.0 – 5.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Good manga show clear wear from reading and handling. This can include multiple spine ticks, creases, small tears, or heavier corner wear. 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This copy grades Good, a budget-friendly entry into original first prints: it shows clear reading wear and age, but remains complete and structurally sound. A practical way to fill an early-volume gap in a first-print run without the premium. 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Even under close inspection there are no visible defects — perfect spine, square corners, bright cover, clean pages. These are extremely rare in vintage manga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNear Mint (9.6 – 9.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Near Mint manga looks almost new. It may have very minor flaws that are hard to notice at first glance, such as a tiny spine tick or extremely light corner wear. Colors are bright, pages are clean, and the book has excellent eye appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Fine (8.5 – 7.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Fine manga show light signs of wear but are still very attractive. You may see small spine ticks, slight corner blunting, or minimal surface wear. The book is well-preserved and displays nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine (6.5 – 5.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Fine manga has noticeable wear but remains solid and complete. Common issues include visible spine stress, small creases, mild cover wear, or slight discoloration. Pages are usually intact but may be off-white or lightly aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good (4.5 – 3.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Good manga show clear wear from reading and handling. This can include multiple spine ticks, creases, small tears, or heavier corner wear. The book is still complete but has reduced visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood (2.5 – 1.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood-condition manga are heavily worn but readable. They may have significant creasing, tears, loose staples or binding, or noticeable discoloration. Collectors usually value these more for content than condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFair \/ Poor (1.0 – 0.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese manga are very heavily damaged. Issues can include missing pieces, detached covers, severe tears, water damage, or heavy markings. These are typically collected only for very rare or historically important volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#888;font-family:inherit;margin:1em 0 0;font-style:italic;\"\u003eNote: Grading is subjective, and small differences in opinion are normal. Photos should always be reviewed closely, and professional grading services may assign different final grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wb-product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Piece needs little introduction: Eiichiro Oda's pirate epic is the best-selling manga in history, and its earliest Japanese printings are cornerstone pieces for collectors. This is the first printing of Volume 6, from the Baratie arc where Sanji joins the crew, printed by Shueisha in the series' late-1990s launch era. Volume 6 first prints predate One Piece's transformation into a global institution, and clean copies have become steadily harder to source from Japan. This copy grades Very Fine, with light shelf wear, solid corners, and a bright cover. 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The scale below groups those numeric grades into condition tiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMint (9.8)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Mint manga is essentially flawless. Even under close inspection there are no visible defects — perfect spine, square corners, bright cover, clean pages. These are extremely rare in vintage manga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNear Mint (9.6 – 9.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Near Mint manga looks almost new. It may have very minor flaws that are hard to notice at first glance, such as a tiny spine tick or extremely light corner wear. Colors are bright, pages are clean, and the book has excellent eye appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Fine (8.5 – 7.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Fine manga show light signs of wear but are still very attractive. You may see small spine ticks, slight corner blunting, or minimal surface wear. The book is well-preserved and displays nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine (6.5 – 5.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Fine manga has noticeable wear but remains solid and complete. Common issues include visible spine stress, small creases, mild cover wear, or slight discoloration. 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Photos should always be reviewed closely, and professional grading services may assign different final grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wb-product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaruto is Masashi Kishimoto's ninja saga, one of the Big Three of modern Weekly Shonen Jump and a series whose early Japanese first printings have become foundational collectibles. This is the first printing of Volume 3, from the original 2000 Shueisha run covering the early Land of Waves arc, printed before Naruto became a worldwide franchise. First prints from this window were produced for casual readers and rarely survived in top shape. This copy grades Very Good, with visible handling wear but a complete, well-bound book that displays respectably. It ships from the U.S. with careful packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 \/end --\u003e","brand":"West Blue Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48158125916317,"sku":"wb-564","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/8532\/3421\/files\/naruto-vol-3-1st-print-japanese-manga-very-good-6101408.jpg?v=1778409551"},{"product_id":"bakemonogatari-vol-001-1st-print-japanese-manga-very-fine","title":"Bakemonogatari Vol. 1 1st Print Japanese Manga (Very Fine)","description":"\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:14px;font-family:inherit;margin:1.5em 0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eKodansha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eVery Fine-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;margin:2em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#888;margin:0 0 1em;font-family:inherit;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.5px;\"\u003eCondition Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMint (9.8)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Mint manga is essentially flawless. Even under close inspection there are no visible defects — perfect spine, square corners, bright cover, clean pages. These are extremely rare in vintage manga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNear Mint (9.6 – 9.2)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Near Mint manga looks almost new. It may have very minor flaws that are hard to notice at first glance, such as a tiny spine tick or extremely light corner wear. Colors are bright, pages are clean, and the book has excellent eye appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Fine (9.0 – 8.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Fine manga show light signs of wear but are still very attractive. You may see small spine ticks, slight corner blunting, or minimal surface wear. The book is well-preserved and displays nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine (7.5 – 6.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Fine manga has noticeable wear but remains solid and complete. Common issues include visible spine stress, small creases, mild cover wear, or slight discoloration. Pages are usually intact but may be off-white or lightly aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good (6.0 – 5.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Good manga show clear wear from reading and handling. This can include multiple spine ticks, creases, small tears, or heavier corner wear. The book is still complete but has reduced visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood (4.5 – 3.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood-condition manga are heavily worn but readable. They may have significant creasing, tears, loose staples or binding, or noticeable discoloration. Collectors usually value these more for content than condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFair (3.0 – 2.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFair-condition manga are heavily worn with major flaws — significant creasing, larger tears, surface damage, or noticeable fading. Still complete and readable but show considerable handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoor (1.8 – 0.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese manga are very heavily damaged. 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First prints of Volume 1 carry the premium in this run, as the Monogatari fanbase collects across every format. This copy grades Very Fine, with only light handling wear and a clean, glossy cover. 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Even under close inspection there are no visible defects — perfect spine, square corners, bright cover, clean pages. These are extremely rare in vintage manga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNear Mint (9.6 – 9.2)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Near Mint manga looks almost new. It may have very minor flaws that are hard to notice at first glance, such as a tiny spine tick or extremely light corner wear. Colors are bright, pages are clean, and the book has excellent eye appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Fine (9.0 – 8.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Fine manga show light signs of wear but are still very attractive. You may see small spine ticks, slight corner blunting, or minimal surface wear. 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The book is still complete but has reduced visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood (4.5 – 3.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood-condition manga are heavily worn but readable. They may have significant creasing, tears, loose staples or binding, or noticeable discoloration. Collectors usually value these more for content than condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFair (3.0 – 2.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFair-condition manga are heavily worn with major flaws — significant creasing, larger tears, surface damage, or noticeable fading. Still complete and readable but show considerable handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoor (1.8 – 0.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese manga are very heavily damaged. Issues can include missing pieces, detached covers, severe tears, water damage, or heavy markings. These are typically collected only for very rare or historically important volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#888;font-family:inherit;margin:1em 0 0;font-style:italic;\"\u003eNote: Grading is subjective, and small differences in opinion are normal. Photos should always be reviewed closely, and professional grading services may assign different final grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wb-product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSamurai Champloo is the manga companion to Shinichiro Watanabe's cult anime, following Mugen, Jin, and Fuu on their sunflower-samurai search through an Edo Japan remixed with hip-hop style. This is the Japanese first printing of Volume 2, the concluding volume of Masaru Gotsubo's short adaptation, which makes complete first-print runs a quick but surprisingly tricky chase since the books had a single modest print window in the mid-2000s. This copy grades Very Fine, with light wear, strong color, and a tight spine. 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Even under close inspection there are no visible defects — perfect spine, square corners, bright cover, clean pages. These are extremely rare in vintage manga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNear Mint (9.6 – 9.2)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Near Mint manga looks almost new. It may have very minor flaws that are hard to notice at first glance, such as a tiny spine tick or extremely light corner wear. Colors are bright, pages are clean, and the book has excellent eye appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Fine (9.0 – 8.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Fine manga show light signs of wear but are still very attractive. You may see small spine ticks, slight corner blunting, or minimal surface wear. The book is well-preserved and displays nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine (7.5 – 6.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Fine manga has noticeable wear but remains solid and complete. Common issues include visible spine stress, small creases, mild cover wear, or slight discoloration. Pages are usually intact but may be off-white or lightly aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good (6.0 – 5.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Good manga show clear wear from reading and handling. This can include multiple spine ticks, creases, small tears, or heavier corner wear. The book is still complete but has reduced visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood (4.5 – 3.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood-condition manga are heavily worn but readable. They may have significant creasing, tears, loose staples or binding, or noticeable discoloration. Collectors usually value these more for content than condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFair (3.0 – 2.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFair-condition manga are heavily worn with major flaws — significant creasing, larger tears, surface damage, or noticeable fading. Still complete and readable but show considerable handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoor (1.8 – 0.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese manga are very heavily damaged. Issues can include missing pieces, detached covers, severe tears, water damage, or heavy markings. These are typically collected only for very rare or historically important volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#888;font-family:inherit;margin:1em 0 0;font-style:italic;\"\u003eNote: Grading is subjective, and small differences in opinion are normal. Photos should always be reviewed closely, and professional grading services may assign different final grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wb-product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolo Leveling is the Korean action phenomenon that follows Sung Jinwoo from the weakest hunter alive to something far beyond, and its print editions have become heavily collected as the anime brought in a new global audience. This is the Japanese first printing of Volume 1, the debut volume of the Japanese-language print release. Cross-market first prints like this one occupy an interesting niche: they pair a landmark modern series with the Japanese tankobon format collectors already chase. This copy grades Fine, showing moderate, even wear with no structural faults. It ships from the U.S. with secure packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 \/end --\u003e","brand":"West Blue Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48236588728477,"sku":"wb-999","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/8532\/3421\/files\/Solo_Leveling_v01_Fine_20260512134509629381.jpg?v=1779009835"},{"product_id":"chainsaw-man-vol-3-1st-print-japanese-manga-mint","title":"Chainsaw Man Vol. 3 w\/obi (SEALED) 1st Print Japanese Manga","description":"\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:14px;font-family:inherit;margin:1.5em 0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eShueisha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003e2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;margin:2em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#888;margin:0 0 1em;font-family:inherit;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.5px;\"\u003eCondition Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMint (9.8)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Mint manga is essentially flawless. Even under close inspection there are no visible defects — perfect spine, square corners, bright cover, clean pages. These are extremely rare in vintage manga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNear Mint (9.6 – 9.2)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Near Mint manga looks almost new. It may have very minor flaws that are hard to notice at first glance, such as a tiny spine tick or extremely light corner wear. Colors are bright, pages are clean, and the book has excellent eye appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Fine (9.0 – 8.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Fine manga show light signs of wear but are still very attractive. You may see small spine ticks, slight corner blunting, or minimal surface wear. The book is well-preserved and displays nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine (7.5 – 6.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Fine manga has noticeable wear but remains solid and complete. Common issues include visible spine stress, small creases, mild cover wear, or slight discoloration. Pages are usually intact but may be off-white or lightly aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good (6.0 – 5.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Good manga show clear wear from reading and handling. This can include multiple spine ticks, creases, small tears, or heavier corner wear. The book is still complete but has reduced visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood (4.5 – 3.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood-condition manga are heavily worn but readable. They may have significant creasing, tears, loose staples or binding, or noticeable discoloration. Collectors usually value these more for content than condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFair (3.0 – 2.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFair-condition manga are heavily worn with major flaws — significant creasing, larger tears, surface damage, or noticeable fading. Still complete and readable but show considerable handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoor (1.8 – 0.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese manga are very heavily damaged. 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Sealed early-volume first prints from before the anime era are exactly the copies that have become hardest to source, since nearly everything from that window was opened and read. The seal preserves the book, the band, and the print exactly as issued. A standout condition example from the series' early print window, shipped from the U.S. with protective packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 \/end --\u003e","brand":"West Blue Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48302157562013,"sku":"wb-959","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/8532\/3421\/files\/chainsaw-man-vol-3-wobi-sealed-1st-print-japanese-manga-6549617.jpg?v=1779072428"},{"product_id":"uzaki-chan-wants-to-hang-out-vol-1-1st-print-japanese-manga-very-fine","title":"Uzaki-chan wants to hang out Vol. 1 1st Print Japanese Manga (Very Fine)","description":"\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:14px;font-family:inherit;margin:1.5em 0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eKadokawa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003e2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eVery Fine-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;margin:2em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#888;margin:0 0 1em;font-family:inherit;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.5px;\"\u003eCondition Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMint (9.8)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Mint manga is essentially flawless. 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Debut-volume first prints are the collected copies in a run like this, especially after the anime multiplied the readership. This copy grades Very Fine, with only light handling wear and a bright, clean cover. 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The book is well-preserved and displays nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine (7.5 – 6.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Fine manga has noticeable wear but remains solid and complete. Common issues include visible spine stress, small creases, mild cover wear, or slight discoloration. Pages are usually intact but may be off-white or lightly aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good (6.0 – 5.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Good manga show clear wear from reading and handling. This can include multiple spine ticks, creases, small tears, or heavier corner wear. The book is still complete but has reduced visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood (4.5 – 3.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood-condition manga are heavily worn but readable. They may have significant creasing, tears, loose staples or binding, or noticeable discoloration. Collectors usually value these more for content than condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFair (3.0 – 2.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFair-condition manga are heavily worn with major flaws — significant creasing, larger tears, surface damage, or noticeable fading. Still complete and readable but show considerable handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoor (1.8 – 0.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese manga are very heavily damaged. 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The book is well-preserved and displays nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine (7.5 – 6.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Fine manga has noticeable wear but remains solid and complete. Common issues include visible spine stress, small creases, mild cover wear, or slight discoloration. Pages are usually intact but may be off-white or lightly aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good (6.0 – 5.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Good manga show clear wear from reading and handling. This can include multiple spine ticks, creases, small tears, or heavier corner wear. 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Early first prints with the band intact are a genuinely uncommon find for this series. The book itself grades Very Good, with visible reading wear but complete and solid throughout. It ships from the U.S., packed to keep the obi safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 \/end --\u003e","brand":"West Blue Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48302195605661,"sku":"wb-434","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/8532\/3421\/files\/gintama-vol-2-wobi-1st-print-japanese-manga-very-good-3715692.jpg?v=1779072429"},{"product_id":"bleach-vol-21-w-obi-1st-print-japanese-manga-fine","title":"Bleach Vol. 21 w\/obi 1st Print Japanese Manga (Fine)","description":"\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:14px;font-family:inherit;margin:1.5em 0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eShueisha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003e2006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFine+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;margin:2em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#888;margin:0 0 1em;font-family:inherit;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.5px;\"\u003eCondition Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMint (9.8)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Mint manga is essentially flawless. Even under close inspection there are no visible defects — perfect spine, square corners, bright cover, clean pages. These are extremely rare in vintage manga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNear Mint (9.6 – 9.2)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Near Mint manga looks almost new. It may have very minor flaws that are hard to notice at first glance, such as a tiny spine tick or extremely light corner wear. Colors are bright, pages are clean, and the book has excellent eye appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Fine (9.0 – 8.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Fine manga show light signs of wear but are still very attractive. You may see small spine ticks, slight corner blunting, or minimal surface wear. 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Obi survival on Bleach first prints is unusual since the bands were designed to be thrown away. The book grades Fine, with moderate even wear and an intact spine. 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The book is well-preserved and displays nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine (7.5 – 6.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Fine manga has noticeable wear but remains solid and complete. Common issues include visible spine stress, small creases, mild cover wear, or slight discoloration. Pages are usually intact but may be off-white or lightly aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good (6.0 – 5.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Good manga show clear wear from reading and handling. This can include multiple spine ticks, creases, small tears, or heavier corner wear. 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This copy grades Fine, showing moderate age-consistent wear with a complete, solid binding. 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Even under close inspection there are no visible defects — perfect spine, square corners, bright cover, clean pages. These are extremely rare in vintage manga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNear Mint (9.6 – 9.2)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Near Mint manga looks almost new. It may have very minor flaws that are hard to notice at first glance, such as a tiny spine tick or extremely light corner wear. Colors are bright, pages are clean, and the book has excellent eye appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Fine (9.0 – 8.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Fine manga show light signs of wear but are still very attractive. You may see small spine ticks, slight corner blunting, or minimal surface wear. The book is well-preserved and displays nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine (7.5 – 6.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Fine manga has noticeable wear but remains solid and complete. Common issues include visible spine stress, small creases, mild cover wear, or slight discoloration. Pages are usually intact but may be off-white or lightly aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good (6.0 – 5.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Good manga show clear wear from reading and handling. This can include multiple spine ticks, creases, small tears, or heavier corner wear. 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The book grades Very Fine, with light wear, clean pages, and strong cover gloss under the band. Mid-2000s Bleach first prints with obi have become a quietly competitive corner of Jump collecting as the fanbase revisits the classic arcs. 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The book is well-preserved and displays nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine (7.5 – 6.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Fine manga has noticeable wear but remains solid and complete. Common issues include visible spine stress, small creases, mild cover wear, or slight discoloration. Pages are usually intact but may be off-white or lightly aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good (6.0 – 5.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Good manga show clear wear from reading and handling. This can include multiple spine ticks, creases, small tears, or heavier corner wear. 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Debut-volume first prints from before an adaptation are reliably the scarcest copies in a run. This example grades Very Fine, with only light handling wear and a clean, glossy cover. 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Issues can include missing pieces, detached covers, severe tears, water damage, or heavy markings. These are typically collected only for very rare or historically important volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#888;font-family:inherit;margin:1em 0 0;font-style:italic;\"\u003eNote: Grading is subjective, and small differences in opinion are normal. Photos should always be reviewed closely, and professional grading services may assign different final grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wb-product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the English first printing of Bleach Volume 29 from Viz Media, covering the Arrancar arc as Ichigo's fight moves toward Hueco Mundo. English first prints occupy their own lane in manga collecting: print runs were tuned to bookstore demand, and once a volume sold through, first printings were quietly replaced by later impressions that collectors screen out. This copy grades Near Mint, with sharp corners, a square spine, and pages that present as new. For English-edition Bleach runs, high-grade first prints of the later-numbered volumes are often the last gaps to fill. 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The book is well-preserved and displays nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine (7.5 – 6.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Fine manga has noticeable wear but remains solid and complete. Common issues include visible spine stress, small creases, mild cover wear, or slight discoloration. Pages are usually intact but may be off-white or lightly aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good (6.0 – 5.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Good manga show clear wear from reading and handling. This can include multiple spine ticks, creases, small tears, or heavier corner wear. 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Issues can include missing pieces, detached covers, severe tears, water damage, or heavy markings. These are typically collected only for very rare or historically important volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#888;font-family:inherit;margin:1em 0 0;font-style:italic;\"\u003eNote: Grading is subjective, and small differences in opinion are normal. Photos should always be reviewed closely, and professional grading services may assign different final grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wb-product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe English first printing of Bleach Volume 20 from Viz Media sits in the Soul Society arc, the stretch that turned Tite Kubo's series into one of the defining English-market manga of the 2000s bookstore boom. First printings from that era were bought to be read, and the surviving copies usually show it, which makes cleaner examples worth singling out. This copy grades Very Fine, with light shelf wear and a solid, uncreased spine. English Big Three first prints have become an accessible but fast-maturing collecting niche. It ships from the U.S. with secure packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 \/end --\u003e","brand":"West Blue Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48302195900573,"sku":"wb-1052","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/8532\/3421\/files\/bleach-vol-20-1st-print-english-manga-very-fine-5479199.jpg?v=1779072429"},{"product_id":"death-note-vol-7-w-obi-1st-print-japanese-manga-very-fine","title":"Death Note Vol. 7 w\/obi 1st Print Japanese Manga (Very Fine)","description":"\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:14px;font-family:inherit;margin:1.5em 0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eShueisha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003e2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eVery Fine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;margin:2em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#888;margin:0 0 1em;font-family:inherit;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.5px;\"\u003eCondition Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMint (9.8)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Mint manga is essentially flawless. Even under close inspection there are no visible defects — perfect spine, square corners, bright cover, clean pages. These are extremely rare in vintage manga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNear Mint (9.6 – 9.2)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Near Mint manga looks almost new. It may have very minor flaws that are hard to notice at first glance, such as a tiny spine tick or extremely light corner wear. Colors are bright, pages are clean, and the book has excellent eye appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Fine (9.0 – 8.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Fine manga show light signs of wear but are still very attractive. You may see small spine ticks, slight corner blunting, or minimal surface wear. The book is well-preserved and displays nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine (7.5 – 6.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Fine manga has noticeable wear but remains solid and complete. Common issues include visible spine stress, small creases, mild cover wear, or slight discoloration. Pages are usually intact but may be off-white or lightly aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good (6.0 – 5.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Good manga show clear wear from reading and handling. This can include multiple spine ticks, creases, small tears, or heavier corner wear. The book is still complete but has reduced visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood (4.5 – 3.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood-condition manga are heavily worn but readable. They may have significant creasing, tears, loose staples or binding, or noticeable discoloration. Collectors usually value these more for content than condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFair (3.0 – 2.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFair-condition manga are heavily worn with major flaws — significant creasing, larger tears, surface damage, or noticeable fading. Still complete and readable but show considerable handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoor (1.8 – 0.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese manga are very heavily damaged. Issues can include missing pieces, detached covers, severe tears, water damage, or heavy markings. These are typically collected only for very rare or historically important volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#888;font-family:inherit;margin:1em 0 0;font-style:italic;\"\u003eNote: Grading is subjective, and small differences in opinion are normal. Photos should always be reviewed closely, and professional grading services may assign different final grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wb-product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeath Note is the psychological duel between Light Yagami and L, written by Tsugumi Ohba and drawn by Takeshi Obata, and among the most internationally recognized manga ever published. This is the Japanese first printing of Volume 7, the volume at the series' famous midpoint turn, complete with its original obi. Mid-2000s Death Note first prints were produced in volume, but copies that kept the promotional band are a small minority. This example grades Very Fine, with light handling wear and clean pages beneath the band. A strong obi-intact piece from the series' defining stretch, shipped from the U.S.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 \/end --\u003e","brand":"West Blue Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48312490918045,"sku":"wb-1117","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/8532\/3421\/files\/death-note-vol-7-wobi-1st-print-japanese-manga-very-fine-6246829.jpg?v=1779403870"},{"product_id":"death-note-vol-8-w-obi-1st-print-japanese-manga-near-mint","title":"Death Note Vol. 8 w\/obi 1st Print Japanese Manga (Near Mint)","description":"\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:14px;font-family:inherit;margin:1.5em 0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eShueisha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003e2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eNear Mint-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;margin:2em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#888;margin:0 0 1em;font-family:inherit;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.5px;\"\u003eCondition Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMint (9.8)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Mint manga is essentially flawless. Even under close inspection there are no visible defects — perfect spine, square corners, bright cover, clean pages. These are extremely rare in vintage manga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNear Mint (9.6 – 9.2)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Near Mint manga looks almost new. It may have very minor flaws that are hard to notice at first glance, such as a tiny spine tick or extremely light corner wear. Colors are bright, pages are clean, and the book has excellent eye appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Fine (9.0 – 8.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Fine manga show light signs of wear but are still very attractive. You may see small spine ticks, slight corner blunting, or minimal surface wear. The book is well-preserved and displays nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine (7.5 – 6.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Fine manga has noticeable wear but remains solid and complete. Common issues include visible spine stress, small creases, mild cover wear, or slight discoloration. Pages are usually intact but may be off-white or lightly aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good (6.0 – 5.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Good manga show clear wear from reading and handling. This can include multiple spine ticks, creases, small tears, or heavier corner wear. The book is still complete but has reduced visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood (4.5 – 3.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood-condition manga are heavily worn but readable. They may have significant creasing, tears, loose staples or binding, or noticeable discoloration. Collectors usually value these more for content than condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFair (3.0 – 2.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFair-condition manga are heavily worn with major flaws — significant creasing, larger tears, surface damage, or noticeable fading. Still complete and readable but show considerable handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoor (1.8 – 0.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese manga are very heavily damaged. Issues can include missing pieces, detached covers, severe tears, water damage, or heavy markings. These are typically collected only for very rare or historically important volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#888;font-family:inherit;margin:1em 0 0;font-style:italic;\"\u003eNote: Grading is subjective, and small differences in opinion are normal. Photos should always be reviewed closely, and professional grading services may assign different final grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wb-product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Japanese first printing of Death Note Volume 8 opens the series' final act, as new adversaries step into the space the story's midpoint left behind. The copy retains its original obi, and the book itself grades Near Mint, a combination that is getting legitimately hard to find as the mid-2000s Shueisha printings approach their twentieth year. Ohba and Obata's thriller remains one of the most gifted, adapted, and collected manga in the world, and complete obi-intact first-print runs are a signature chase for its collectors. Ships from the U.S. with packaging designed to protect the band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 \/end --\u003e","brand":"West Blue Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48312490950813,"sku":"wb-1116","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/8532\/3421\/files\/death-note-vol-8-wobi-1st-print-japanese-manga-near-mint-1115870.jpg?v=1779403870"},{"product_id":"death-note-vol-9-w-obi-1st-print-japanese-manga-very-fine","title":"Death Note Vol. 9 w\/obi 1st Print Japanese Manga (Very Fine)","description":"\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:14px;font-family:inherit;margin:1.5em 0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eShueisha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003e2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eVery Fine-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;margin:2em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#888;margin:0 0 1em;font-family:inherit;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.5px;\"\u003eCondition Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMint (9.8)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Mint manga is essentially flawless. 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The book is well-preserved and displays nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine (7.5 – 6.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Fine manga has noticeable wear but remains solid and complete. Common issues include visible spine stress, small creases, mild cover wear, or slight discoloration. Pages are usually intact but may be off-white or lightly aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good (6.0 – 5.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Good manga show clear wear from reading and handling. This can include multiple spine ticks, creases, small tears, or heavier corner wear. 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Issues can include missing pieces, detached covers, severe tears, water damage, or heavy markings. These are typically collected only for very rare or historically important volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#888;font-family:inherit;margin:1em 0 0;font-style:italic;\"\u003eNote: Grading is subjective, and small differences in opinion are normal. Photos should always be reviewed closely, and professional grading services may assign different final grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wb-product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Japanese first printing of Death Note Volume 9 continues the endgame of Ohba and Obata's cat-and-mouse thriller, with the original obi still in place around Takeshi Obata's stark cover work. Death Note's covers are among the most recognizable in manga, and the obi bands, printed for the original 2005-2006 sales push, were almost universally discarded. This copy grades Very Fine, showing only light wear with a tight binding and glossy cover. For collectors building the twelve-volume first-print run with bands intact, the later volumes turn up less often than expected. 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Even under close inspection there are no visible defects — perfect spine, square corners, bright cover, clean pages. These are extremely rare in vintage manga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNear Mint (9.6 – 9.2)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Near Mint manga looks almost new. It may have very minor flaws that are hard to notice at first glance, such as a tiny spine tick or extremely light corner wear. Colors are bright, pages are clean, and the book has excellent eye appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Fine (9.0 – 8.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Fine manga show light signs of wear but are still very attractive. You may see small spine ticks, slight corner blunting, or minimal surface wear. The book is well-preserved and displays nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine (7.5 – 6.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Fine manga has noticeable wear but remains solid and complete. Common issues include visible spine stress, small creases, mild cover wear, or slight discoloration. Pages are usually intact but may be off-white or lightly aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good (6.0 – 5.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Good manga show clear wear from reading and handling. This can include multiple spine ticks, creases, small tears, or heavier corner wear. The book is still complete but has reduced visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood (4.5 – 3.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood-condition manga are heavily worn but readable. They may have significant creasing, tears, loose staples or binding, or noticeable discoloration. Collectors usually value these more for content than condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFair (3.0 – 2.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFair-condition manga are heavily worn with major flaws — significant creasing, larger tears, surface damage, or noticeable fading. Still complete and readable but show considerable handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoor (1.8 – 0.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese manga are very heavily damaged. Issues can include missing pieces, detached covers, severe tears, water damage, or heavy markings. These are typically collected only for very rare or historically important volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#888;font-family:inherit;margin:1em 0 0;font-style:italic;\"\u003eNote: Grading is subjective, and small differences in opinion are normal. Photos should always be reviewed closely, and professional grading services may assign different final grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wb-product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the Japanese first printing of Death Note Volume 10, deep in the final investigation as the net tightens around Kira, with the original obi still wrapped around the cover. Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata's series is a permanent fixture of manga's modern canon, and its first printings with intact bands have become the collector-standard way to own the run as issued in 2006. This copy grades Fine, with moderate, even wear and a fully intact spine beneath the band. An honest mid-grade example of an increasingly collected volume, shipped from the U.S. with protective packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 \/end --\u003e","brand":"West Blue Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48312491016349,"sku":"wb-1114","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/8532\/3421\/files\/death-note-vol-10-wobi-1st-print-japanese-manga-fine-5432073.jpg?v=1779403870"},{"product_id":"death-note-vol-11-w-obi-1st-print-japanese-manga-very-fine","title":"Death Note Vol. 11 w\/obi 1st Print Japanese Manga (Very Fine)","description":"\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:14px;font-family:inherit;margin:1.5em 0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eShueisha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003e2006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eVery Fine-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;margin:2em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#888;margin:0 0 1em;font-family:inherit;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.5px;\"\u003eCondition Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMint (9.8)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Mint manga is essentially flawless. Even under close inspection there are no visible defects — perfect spine, square corners, bright cover, clean pages. These are extremely rare in vintage manga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNear Mint (9.6 – 9.2)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Near Mint manga looks almost new. It may have very minor flaws that are hard to notice at first glance, such as a tiny spine tick or extremely light corner wear. Colors are bright, pages are clean, and the book has excellent eye appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Fine (9.0 – 8.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Fine manga show light signs of wear but are still very attractive. You may see small spine ticks, slight corner blunting, or minimal surface wear. The book is well-preserved and displays nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine (7.5 – 6.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Fine manga has noticeable wear but remains solid and complete. Common issues include visible spine stress, small creases, mild cover wear, or slight discoloration. Pages are usually intact but may be off-white or lightly aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good (6.0 – 5.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Good manga show clear wear from reading and handling. This can include multiple spine ticks, creases, small tears, or heavier corner wear. The book is still complete but has reduced visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood (4.5 – 3.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood-condition manga are heavily worn but readable. They may have significant creasing, tears, loose staples or binding, or noticeable discoloration. Collectors usually value these more for content than condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFair (3.0 – 2.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFair-condition manga are heavily worn with major flaws — significant creasing, larger tears, surface damage, or noticeable fading. Still complete and readable but show considerable handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoor (1.8 – 0.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese manga are very heavily damaged. Issues can include missing pieces, detached covers, severe tears, water damage, or heavy markings. These are typically collected only for very rare or historically important volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#888;font-family:inherit;margin:1em 0 0;font-style:italic;\"\u003eNote: Grading is subjective, and small differences in opinion are normal. Photos should always be reviewed closely, and professional grading services may assign different final grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wb-product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Japanese first printing of Death Note Volume 11 is the penultimate volume of Ohba and Obata's thriller, setting up the warehouse endgame that closes the series. The original obi is present, preserving the book as it appeared on Japanese shelves in 2006. Penultimate and final volumes of completed classics tend to be printed in smaller quantities than the hype-era early volumes, and obi-intact survivors are scarcer still. This copy grades Very Fine, showing light wear with strong gloss and clean pages. A key late-run piece for anyone assembling the complete first-print set, shipped from the U.S.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 \/end --\u003e","brand":"West Blue Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48312491081885,"sku":"wb-1113","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/8532\/3421\/files\/death-note-vol-11-wobi-1st-print-japanese-manga-very-fine-3827389.jpg?v=1779403869"},{"product_id":"steins-gate-vol-2-1st-print-japanese-manga-very-fine","title":"Steins; Gate Vol. 2 w\/obi 1st Print Japanese Manga (Very Fine)","description":"\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:14px;font-family:inherit;margin:1.5em 0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMedia Factory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003e2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eVery Fine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;margin:2em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#888;margin:0 0 1em;font-family:inherit;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.5px;\"\u003eCondition Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMint (9.8)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Mint manga is essentially flawless. Even under close inspection there are no visible defects — perfect spine, square corners, bright cover, clean pages. These are extremely rare in vintage manga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNear Mint (9.6 – 9.2)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Near Mint manga looks almost new. It may have very minor flaws that are hard to notice at first glance, such as a tiny spine tick or extremely light corner wear. Colors are bright, pages are clean, and the book has excellent eye appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Fine (9.0 – 8.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Fine manga show light signs of wear but are still very attractive. You may see small spine ticks, slight corner blunting, or minimal surface wear. The book is well-preserved and displays nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine (7.5 – 6.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Fine manga has noticeable wear but remains solid and complete. Common issues include visible spine stress, small creases, mild cover wear, or slight discoloration. Pages are usually intact but may be off-white or lightly aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good (6.0 – 5.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Good manga show clear wear from reading and handling. This can include multiple spine ticks, creases, small tears, or heavier corner wear. The book is still complete but has reduced visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood (4.5 – 3.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood-condition manga are heavily worn but readable. They may have significant creasing, tears, loose staples or binding, or noticeable discoloration. Collectors usually value these more for content than condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFair (3.0 – 2.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFair-condition manga are heavily worn with major flaws — significant creasing, larger tears, surface damage, or noticeable fading. Still complete and readable but show considerable handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoor (1.8 – 0.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese manga are very heavily damaged. Issues can include missing pieces, detached covers, severe tears, water damage, or heavy markings. These are typically collected only for very rare or historically important volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#888;font-family:inherit;margin:1em 0 0;font-style:italic;\"\u003eNote: Grading is subjective, and small differences in opinion are normal. Photos should always be reviewed closely, and professional grading services may assign different final grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wb-product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteins;Gate is the time-travel thriller that grew from visual novel to landmark anime, and its manga adaptation carries the same paranoid Akihabara energy: Okabe, Kurisu, microwaved bananas, and the weight of every changed timeline. This is the Japanese first printing of Volume 2, complete with the original obi. Steins;Gate print material is collected across formats by a famously completionist fanbase, and first prints with the band intact are the copies that satisfy them. This copy grades Very Fine, with only light handling wear and a clean cover. It ships from the U.S., packed to protect the obi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 \/end --\u003e","brand":"West Blue Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48312494522525,"sku":"wb-1129","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/8532\/3421\/files\/steins-gate-vol-2-wobi-1st-print-japanese-manga-very-fine-2336074.jpg?v=1779403870"},{"product_id":"uzaki-chan-wants-to-hang-out-vol-3-w-obi-1st-print-japanese-manga-near-mint","title":"Uzaki-chan wants to hang out Vol. 3 w\/obi 1st Print Japanese Manga (Near Mint)","description":"\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:14px;font-family:inherit;margin:1.5em 0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eKadokawa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003e2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;color:#888;white-space:nowrap;width:40%;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eNear Mint+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;margin:2em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#888;margin:0 0 1em;font-family:inherit;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.5px;\"\u003eCondition Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMint (9.8)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Mint manga is essentially flawless. Even under close inspection there are no visible defects — perfect spine, square corners, bright cover, clean pages. These are extremely rare in vintage manga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNear Mint (9.6 – 9.2)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Near Mint manga looks almost new. It may have very minor flaws that are hard to notice at first glance, such as a tiny spine tick or extremely light corner wear. Colors are bright, pages are clean, and the book has excellent eye appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Fine (9.0 – 8.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Fine manga show light signs of wear but are still very attractive. You may see small spine ticks, slight corner blunting, or minimal surface wear. The book is well-preserved and displays nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine (7.5 – 6.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Fine manga has noticeable wear but remains solid and complete. Common issues include visible spine stress, small creases, mild cover wear, or slight discoloration. Pages are usually intact but may be off-white or lightly aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good (6.0 – 5.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Good manga show clear wear from reading and handling. This can include multiple spine ticks, creases, small tears, or heavier corner wear. The book is still complete but has reduced visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood (4.5 – 3.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood-condition manga are heavily worn but readable. They may have significant creasing, tears, loose staples or binding, or noticeable discoloration. Collectors usually value these more for content than condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFair (3.0 – 2.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFair-condition manga are heavily worn with major flaws — significant creasing, larger tears, surface damage, or noticeable fading. Still complete and readable but show considerable handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-family:inherit;margin:0 0 .5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoor (1.8 – 0.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese manga are very heavily damaged. Issues can include missing pieces, detached covers, severe tears, water damage, or heavy markings. These are typically collected only for very rare or historically important volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#888;font-family:inherit;margin:1em 0 0;font-style:italic;\"\u003eNote: Grading is subjective, and small differences in opinion are normal. Photos should always be reviewed closely, and professional grading services may assign different final grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wb-product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the Japanese first printing of Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out Volume 3, with the original obi still in place. Take's comedy about the relentlessly cheerful Hana Uzaki became an anime-backed hit, and its early Japanese volumes are collected both by fans of the series and by readers who followed the character's rise through internet culture. Obi-intact copies represent the book exactly as sold in Japan, band artwork and all. This example grades Near Mint, with sharp corners and a bright, unmarked cover. It ships from the U.S. with packaging that keeps the band secure in transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- westblue:seo_v2 \/end --\u003e","brand":"West Blue Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48312505827485,"sku":"wb-1132","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/8532\/3421\/files\/uzaki-chan-wants-to-hang-out-vol-3-wobi-1st-print-japanese-manga-near-mint-6932523.jpg?v=1779403869"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/8532\/3421\/collections\/hells-paradise-jigokuraku-vol-1-1st-print-japanese-manga-very-fine-1835143.jpg?v=1788269788","url":"https:\/\/westblue.shop\/collections\/1st-print-raw-manga\/obi.oembed?page=2","provider":"West Blue Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}