Ayako Raphael —can change the course of

—can change the course of your life forever

From beloved duo Adam Rex and Laura Park comes a genuinely educational

Also contained within this extravagant compendium of thaumaturgic lore is a history of magic from the last ice age to the present day

Since his debut in the legendary alt-manga magazine Garo in 1973

this collection of original horror tales is packed with urban legends

Ayako Raphael —can change the course ofBy Osamu Tezuka. Published by Vertical. Softcover, 704 pages, B&W, 1972 1973 (2013 printing) Long considered as one of Osamu Tezuka's most political narratives, Ayako is also considered to be one of his most challenging as it defies the conventions of his manga by utilizing a completely original cast and relying solely on historical drama to drive the plot. Ayako, pulls no punches, and does not allow for gimmicks as science fiction or fantasy may.