DEL REY MANGA FOR MARCH

WOLVERINE: PRODIGAL SON VOLUME 1 GN

Written by Antony Johnston, art by Wilson Tortosa.

Marvel Comics' clawed mutant hero is given a martial-arts manga twist in this action-packed tale for the fans that have made Naruto a genuine, pop-culture phenomenon! Arriving just in time for the theatrical debut of X-Men Origins: Wolverine, the Marvel mutant is about to face new challenges and new dangers!

208 pages, $12.99.

X-MEN: MISFITS VOLUME 1 GN

Written by Raine Telgemeier and Dave Roman, art by AnZu.

A bold re-imagining of Marvel Comics' fan-favorite characters, X-Men: Misfits refreshes the comic's concept in the style of a shoujo manga, a magical comedy in the style of Fruits Basket.

208 pages, $12.99.

BEN 10: ALIEN FORCE VOLUME 1: BEN 10 RETURNS GN

By various.

The hit Cartoon Network series becomes a full-color graphic novel! Join Ben Tennyson and his friends as they strive to save Earth from a massive alien invasion! Ben 10: Alien Force is a blockbuster hit and is one of the most-watched animated series on television today. This new graphic novel features illustrations taken directly from the series!

208 pages, $7.99.

DRAGON EYE VOLUME 7 GN

Written and art by Kairi Fujiyama.

VIUS's annual exhibition tournament begins! As colleagues and foreign dignitaries watch, Hibiki, Leila, Yukimura, and Issa endure the opening rounds. Will one of them reign supreme or will fearsome warriors from a rival squad take the prize?

208 pages, black and white, $10.99.

GANKUTSUOU VOLUME 2 GN

Written by Yura Ariwara and Mahiro Maeda, art by Maeda.

The new spin on Dumas' classic tale continues as the Count of Monte Cristo, an aristrocrat from the far reaches of the galaxy, returns to Paris on a secret mission of revenge. His first target: Gerard de Villefort, the prosecutor who falsely imprisoned him 25 years ago. His vengeance will touch Villefort's family -- a dissatisfied young wife, a withdrawn daughter, and a pampered son. From a single drop of poison spreads a pool of lust and horror that none will escape.

208 pages, black and white, $10.99.

GAKUEN PRINCE VOLUME 1 GN

Written and art by Jun Yuzuki.

Joshi High is an elite all-girls school that most girls can only dream of attending. But one day, everything changes when the school suddenly goes co-ed. There's just one catch -- the girls still outnumber the boys, so now begins an all-out competition to catch the boys' attention. Only one girl rises above the fray, smart and centered Rise. But when the hottest boy in school makes Rise an offer, what's a girl to do?

192 pages, $10.99.

KASUMI VOLUME 2 GN

Written by Surt Lim, art by Hirofumi Sugimoto.

Everything's going great for Kasumi. She has good friends. She just might be in love with Ryuuki, the hottest guy in school. And, of course, she has the power to turn invisible when she wants. But fate has something a little more magical in store for Kasumi, Ryuuki seems to know her secret -- and hints that he has a few secrets of his own; she unexpectedly becomes the object of another boy's affections when the alluring "Feather Prince" declares his love for her; and then she discovers the secret behind her magical powers -- from a being who holds the key to her amazing destiny!

200 pages, black and white, $10.99.

KITCHEN PRINCESS VOLUME 9 GN

Written by Miyuki Kobayashi, art by Natsumi Ando.

The hit cooking mange continues! Najike finally discovers the true identity of her Flan Prince! But will that change her feelings for Daichi and Seiya? Who will be Najika's true love? And what terrible secret has Daichi himself just stumbled upon?

208 pages, black and white, $10.99.

MAO-CHAN VOLUME 2 GN

Written by Ken Akamatsu, art by RAN.

From the creator of Negima! The invasion of super-cute aliens is underway, confounding the military and overwhelming the population. Only one hope remains -- the adorable Mao-chan!

400 pages, black and white, $14.99.

NEGIMA! NEO VOLUME 1 GN

Written by Ken Akamatsu, art by Takuya Fujima.

Meet Negi Springfield -- all over again! Based on the storyline from the hit Negima! animated series, this new manga presents a new look at wizarding prodigy Negi Springfield who has been given a most unusual assignment -- teach English at an all-girl school in Japan. Now Negi must find a way to deal with his 31 totally gorgeous -- and complely affectionate -- students, all without using his wizarding skills!

208 pages, black and white, $10.99.

PASTEL VOLUME 13 GN

Written and art by Toshihiko Kobayashi.

Just when Mugi is finally ready to make a move on his crush (and roommate) Yuu, Mugi's ex-girlfriend Hinako shows up out of the blue -- and cuter than ever. Hinako claims to be in town visiting colleges, but it seems she really just wants to flirt with Mugi. Suddenly, there's an odd tension in the air. Will Mugi mess up his big chance with Yuu?

208 pages, black and white, $10.99.

XXXHOLIC VOLUME 13 GN

Written and art by CLAMP.

The series by CLAMP continues! Kimihiro Watanuki's life in service to the witch Yuko is sometimes a dream and sometimes a nightmare -- but it's always an adventure!

208 pages, black and white, $10.99.

SAMURAI 7 VOLUME 1 GN

Written and art by Mizutaka Suhuo.

Threatened by plundering cyborg bandits, an innocent village defies its inhuman enemies with the help of mortal men born to battle, bound to die, and driven by honor: humanity's champions, the seven samurai. A sci-fi spin on Akira Kurosawa's classic film and based on the animated series

224 pages, black and white, $10.99.