The SKAR virus has infected a handful of adolescents worldwide, giving them superhuman, telekinetic powers along with a death sentence. When the government and the private sector both set out to find a cure for the deadly illness, their humanitarian effort belies an arms race that could set up a whole new balance of power. Enter the young Sam Chance, who finds himself SKAR-positive. The imminent end of his life just might be the beginning of an entirely different world... From comic vet David Hine (X-Men, District X, Spawn: The Armageddon Collection) and global manga artist Hans Steinbach (A Midnight Opera) comes an unflinching look into a future that's closer than we all would like to admit.

Cheerful middle-schooler Miku lives on a mountain farm with her grandpa, where they keep a large number of animals. When Aruga- a senpai at Miku's school- concocts a plan to help some local stray animals that are causing a nuisance, fellow animal lover Miku seems like a natural choice to help out. As the two of them become closer, Miku finds herself falling in love... but will dense Aruga ever figure it out?

A dangerous USA weapon called "auto doll" was created for the purpose to combat the war on terror and replace human soldiers. The auto doll calls herself "Plug" and a Japanese talent agent scouts her as #1 Japanese Idol! As they go through trials in order to become the best idol in Japan. Opposing organizations attempt to dispose of Plug!

Plica-chan is the bittersweet, realistic story of Plica, a young lesbian looking for love in modern Japan. Emphasis on the bitter, rather than the sweet - not because Plica doesn't find love, don't get me wrong! Bitter 'cause she's just a bitter kind of gal.

The whole strip starts on a low note, as Plica gets drunk senseless at her long-time crush's wedding. But not too long into it, she meets Mari, for whom she starts to have feelings pretty soon. But, like most butches, Plica is too unsure to try anything. Thank goodness femme Mari is, like so many femmes, perfectly willing to go after what she wants. She and Plica have been together since. As I said, it's a bittersweet comic - rather more real than fanciful, so don't expect roses and lillies. :-)

The art takes some getting used to if you're used to the more traditional manga style but it's good to take a break from the usual now and then. :-)

From okazu.blogspot.com

From: Easy Going Scans

After the ending of his last true love, a white-collar worker experiences the excruicating sorrow of parting. Walking around the empty city aimlessly and now living a prosaic life, how will he be able to put back the broken pieces of his heart and love again? A philosophical and heartwarming story about an emotion called "love"...

A secretary, tired of dealing with his boss's young men the morning after, offers to take their place, but can he deal with the reality of such an intimate relationship? Part 7 of a nine volume series. 1. Happy Yarou Wedding 2. Utsukushiki Kemonotachi {BEAUTIFUL BEAST} 3. Virgin Love 4. Toriko ni Natta Kemono {Crazy for You} 5. Junnai Tokkou Taichou [Junai no Seinen] {The Young Person's Pure Love} 6. Kemono wa Ai de, Iyasareru {Smooth over his hurt feeling} 7. Playboy Amour 8. Oboreru Kemono no Koibito 9. Men's Love 10. Aikata (side story not sequel)

A oneshot from Garo 1995-10.

Fujimoto Hajime is a third year high school student who has been dating his teacher Nakajima Keigo for the past six months, but he feels they're in an uneven relationship. Hajime's always the one to seduce Nakajima, and even though Nakajima's birthday is coming up he won't let Hajime buy him a present! Has Hajime been mistaken about their relationship this whole time?

It's otaku's time now! An otaku summoned a wolf girl accidently. What would she do? Eat him? Where does she come from? A mysterious world is waitting for you!

The curvaceous cutie Captain Tita pilots the far-future submersible Cha Cha Maru, hunting creatures for the exotic pet market. With only four years’ experience under her belt, can Tita capture an elusive cloud whale and fulfill a vow to her dead father, or is she literally out of her depth on this one?

"My eyes were covered by Daddy so I wouldn't know the way. My mouth was gagged and my ears were plugged by Mommy so I would hear and speak no evil. Daddy forbade me from smiling so I wouldn't have dreams and hopes. Mommy spawned me...so I would bear all her sins."

A slice-of-life series about a girl named Shinobu, who is perfectly normal and not a ninja whatsoever.

Yumiko Kawahara's disturbing short stories explore the strange and codependent world of dolls and the people who own them.

These cautionary tales must come from some desire to teach people a lesson, for in each one there is a horrible outcome when the doll enters their homes.

The reunion between a once-cool guy who's now one of the shortest boys in his year, with average grades and so-so sports skills, and the feminine-looking crybaby who used to hide behind him all the time who's now smart, handsome and popular.

From Tokyopop:
Kaguya is the orphaned survivor of a war she can't remember. She has grown to love her new life and the parents who have adopted her, until once again, her life is torn away from her. A boy she remembers only in her dreams comes to Kaguya and gives her the truth ... that she is a princess from another world...

A story of a young man who just adores his little sister... Maybe a little too much.

An oneshot from U12 Kodomo Fellows comic anthology.

Koyuki chan is a middle high schooler, kinda coward one. She doesn't like it but she is the chosen one, she has to fight against evil aliens and send them back to their galactical prison. Luckily she's helped by her brother who is a magical girl otaku and by Pyrosuke, her guide. This is a funny manga, quite not like other MG ones, adapted from a RPG-like video game.

From Tokyopop:
After the 5th World War comes to an end, 46% of humans have been wiped off the face of the earth. Because of contamination, the survivors of this war colonize the moon and Mars with plans to move back to Earth after they purify the planet.

Formerly titled as "Dasao-kun wa Yoru mo Idol".

In the year 2041, Tokyo is the bounty hunter's world - crime is rampant and criminals plentiful. Milla Koroleva, with her killer looks and even more fatal shots, is out to make it big. Enter Kai Toya, child prodigy with supernatural skills, he's even willing to cook and clean - just about everyone's dream partner. That is, everyone except Milla. What ever could be holding her back? Follow this mismatched duo as they take on the most dangerous criminals that terrorise the city and unravel the mystery of Milla's past!