KING OF CARDS (2025)

"Written and illustrated by Makoto Tateno) CMX. A unique new CMX series begins! 'Chaos' is a trading card game that is very popular at Manami's school. Trying to learn more about it herself, she purchases a beginner's set, only to discover that it contains 'Sahgan, The Mighty Sorcerer,' the rarest card in the game. Now every other player is out to win the card from her. But Sahgan himself begins to visit Manami in her dreams, offering her advice on how to win. Advance-solicited; on sale August 1 • 5' x 7.375' • 208 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN"

"Written and illustrated by Makoto Tateno CMX. A lovesick Manami passes out when she sees the object of her affection with another girl. When she wakes up, she finds herself in the world of the cards, where she is forced to compete against Sahgan, her usual ally. In this realm, the matches aren't simply imagined: players summon actual monsters and gods to do physical battle! When she returns to the real world, will Manami be ready to take on Japan's number one 'Chaos' player?"

"Written and illustrated by Makoto Tateno CMX. Manami's math teacher thinks she is falling behind in her grades because of her dedication to the CHAOS card game. He threatens to tell her mother - unless she can beat him in a match! Later, a seemingly unbeatable player who actually hates CHAOS is gunning for Manami. Then the unthinkable happens: Manami loses her Sahgan card. Can she go on playing without her most powerful card? Advance-solicited; on sale February 6"

"Written and illustrated by Makoto Tateno CMX. Manami goes up against a CHAOS player who looks like Sahgan and who gets the same kind of hint-giving dreams that she does! His name is Araki and he only plays for money-a fact that offends Manami's love of the game. Since they both receive guidance from the cards, how can either of these two rivals beat the other? But Araki may prove to be more friend than foe in Manami's personal life. Advance-solicited; on sale May 7 • 5' x 7.375' • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN"

"Written and Illustrated by Makoto Tateno CMX. As the Kanto Area Chaos Tournament begins, a new girl presents herself as Manami's admirer - but is she really her worst rival yet? When her rival Araki makes a very forward pass at Manami, she's stunned - and her cousin Tamotsu and friend Ko explode! Emotions run high and this game is about to get physical. Advance-solicited; on sale August 6 • 5' x 7.375' • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN"

"Written and illustrated by Makoto Tateno CMX. The ways of the heart can be more challenging than the rules of the card game. While Manami claims to want nothing to do with Araki, she just can't stop thinking about him. Araki swears he's through with CHAOS, though Manami can't believe it. Then find out how Manami handles the news that one of her longtime, card-playing allies has a crush on her! Advance-solicited; on sale January 28 • 5' x 7.375' • 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN"

"Written and illustrated by Makoto Tateno CMX. Is it possible that Manami's coveted Sahgan card is actually a fake? That's what a competitor claims and he's got a Sahgan card of his own! The only person who knows the truth is Araki, the boy who looks like Sahgan and who claims he's through with cards forever! She's still all mixed up about the guy and can't decide whether she hates him or has a crush on him. Advance-solicited; on sale May 27 • 5' x 7.375' • 208 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN"

"Written and illustrated by Makoto Tateno CMX. Manami receives another written challenge for a Chaos card game match. She assumes it's from the mercurial Ryo Araki, her on-and-off love interest. But when the true challenger is revealed, it surprises everyone. Meanwhile, Manami still can't determine whom she likes more-Ryo or Ko. In the end, she may not have much choice at all; her rival Kasumi confesses her own feelings to Ko first. Advance-solicited; on sale November 4 o 5' x 7.375' o 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US o TEEN"

"Written and illustrated by Makoto Tateno CMX. Final volume! Manami tries to apologize to Ko and explain why Araki, his rival for Manami's affections, has the ring she lost. But Ko thinks he has it all figured out and that Manami has chosen Araki. The two rivals decide to have a CHAOS match to determine who will be with Manami once and for all-but the final showdown is interrupted when Manami has to be rushed to the hospital. Advance-solicited; on sale March 31 • 5' x 7.375' • 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN"