FROM EROICA WITH LOVE (2025)

"Written by Aoike Yasuko Art and cover by Aoike CMX. FROM EROICA WITH LOVE is the masterwork manga of Aoike Yasuko, serialized in Akita Shoten's Princess magazine since 1976! Set in Continental Europe, it depicts the adventures of British aristocrat Dorian Red Gloria and his alter ego Eroica, Europe's most wanted international art thief. His nemesis - Major Klaus Heinz von dem Eberbach, a German NATO intelligence officer - has tried for years to catch the man who claims each crime scene with a card signed 'From Eroica with Love.' Things are just getting started when a trio of telepathically linked teenagers becomes aware of Dorian's identity and plans to capture him. But their plot goes awry as the master thief branches out - no longer content with stealing great art, he's moving on. Now the trio must foil his attempts to kidnap their leader, Caesar, as they try to save the great art treasures of Europe! On sale Oct 13 • 5' x 7.362' • B&W, 232 pg"

"Written by Aoike Yasuko Art and cover by Aoike CMX. Sometimes risqué, but never routine! Welcome to the world of Earl Dorian Red Gloria, a.k.a. Eroica. In this volume, the relationship between the Earl and the NATO officer reaches a whole new level. Plus, a bonus story in which a new officer discovers more than he bargained for on a ship that's all play and no work "

"Written and illustrated by Aoike Yasuko CMX. In the latest volume of the classic series, the ever-hedonistic Eroica and his counterpart Major Eberbach steal into Iran! Constant putdowns continue from the Middle East to the icy cold of Europe, where Eberbach is forced to hire Eroica. As always, young men are seduced as a war erupts, friends are betrayed, and sexual preferences are explored."

"Written and illustrated by Aoike Yasuko CMX. Major Eberbach has been ordered to hire international playboy thief Eroica to steal military secrets for NATO in Rome! But Eroica's ego demands a bigger prize than mere documents! A crisis erupts as the KGB, the Italian police, the Mafia, and the Roman Catholic Church are ensnared in Eroica's scheme!"

"Written and illustrated by Aoike Yasuko CMX. The fan-favorite spy saga continues! A sunken World War II relic holds the secrets Eroica, the Major, and a KGB agent desperately want. For Eroica and the gang, the prize will be riches beyond their wildest dreams. It's a mission of utmost importance (as usual) for the Major, but an old and vengeful nemesis, Mischa the Bear Cub, wants the secrets to destroy the Major - and the West!"

"Written and illustrated by Yasuko Aoike CMX. When the British Crown goes on exhibit in Germany, the Major knows Eroica is bound to follow. NATO, the CIA and even the KGB conspire to lure the world's most elegant art thief away from the world's most irresistible jewels. Will Eroica take the bait? "

"Written and illustrated by Yasuko Aoike CMX. The world's most flamboyant art thief and his hard-nosed NATO nemesis continue their globe-spanning contest of wills! First the Major had to protect the British crown. Now, with the entire world watching him-and what could be worse for a secret agent?-he must protect the Queen of England herself. But in the end, it's Eroica who looks to be wearing the crown. As for the Major, his day is about to get worse-much worse! Advance-solicited; on sale September 13"

"Written and illustrated by Yasuko Aoike CMX. The Major is delivering a secret document to NATO when his flight is hijacked. The plane also carries a famous painting that Eroica desires. Not even a hijacking can deter the world's most flamboyant art thief, but there's more to these terrorists than meets the eye. And Klaus may have to face his worst nightmare: joining forces (again!) with Eroica to stop the terrorists! "

"Written and illustrated by Yasuko Aoike CMX. 'Seven Days in September' continues as the Major and his K.G.B. nemesis square off in Spain over the crucial Lubyanka Report. The report lands in the hands of Eroica, who hopes to trade it to the Major for 'The Man in Purple,' the painting he covets. To capture the Earl, Klaus finds himself a reluctant ally to a Kuwaiti oil magnate whom Eroica swindled once before. Advance-solicited; on sale May 2• 5' x 7.375' • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN"

"Written and illustrated by Yasuko Aoike CMX. 'Seven Days in September' concludes, as Eroica faces a climactic showdown against Saleem - the vengeful oil magnate - on the grounds of an Egyptian ruin. Meanwhile, the Major battles the KGB with the fate of the coveted Lubyanka report in the balance. In a second story, Eroica finds himself in the middle of a surprise party for his adversary, Iron Klaus! "

"Written and illustrated by Yasuko Aoike CMX. When Eroica discovers the owner of a large supermarket chain has purchased a Swiss Abbey and plans to demolish it, he concocts an elaborate hoax to save it. Of course his motives are less than holy; he's learned the abbey is filled with priceless medieval art. And as their always-intertwined fates would have it, Eroica's rival 'Iron Klaus' ends up at the same abbey in pursuit of some hidden microfilm."

"Written and illustrated by Yasuko Aoike CMX. 'The Laughing Cardinals' concludes! Eroica has to rescue Iron Klaus from the KGB while trying to regain control of his newly purchased monastery. Find out what happens when Klaus finally makes good on his threat to send his underlings to Alaska - it's no laughing matter. Then the Major finds himself stuck with Lawrence, his bumbling counterpart from the British SIS, in 'From Lawrence With Love.' Advance-solicited; on sale March 12"

"Written and Illustrated by Yasuko Aoike CMX. In 'The Seventh Seal,' Iron Klaus must stop an aggressive attempt by the Russians to close the West's lead in computer technology by stealing a top-secret item known only as The Black Box. His mission takes him to Liechtenstein to infiltrate a KGB front company. Into the middle of this operation, Eroica crashes a private event in a Liechtenstein castle, disguised as an enchanting countess. Advance-solicited; on sale June 18 • 5' x 7.375' • 200 pg, B&W $9.99 US • TEEN "

"Written and illustrated by Yasuko Aoike CMX. Cold War era conflicts continue as the Major pursues the Black Box, a device that will help the Russians close their computer technology gap with the West. Eroica comes to the aid of an imprisoned Klaus and these rivals find themselves joining forces again. The Major matches wits with a Greek magnate who is really a KGB operative, while Eroica pursues a computer technician he needs for a heist. Re-solicited; on sale July 15 • 5' x 7.375' • 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN"

"Written and illustrated by Yasuko Aoike CMX. The saga of the Seventh Seal concludes! The Major fights the KGB over the black box, a device that will close the computer gap between the old Soviet Union and the west.When he's critically injured, it looks like the Russians may get away. But the last laugh might be on them. Then get ready for a gothic ghost story, as Eroica visits a castle and falls in love with a statue! Advance-solicited; on sale March 10 • 5' x 7.375' • 184 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN"