New York, NY (August 10, 2004) � CPM Press announced its graphic novel releases for November, which includes Mythology of the Heavens 1: God of War, a fantasy adventure by prolific manhwa creator, Hyun Se Lee. Back on Earth, Narue and Kazuto happily anticipate their first Christmas together, but will a mischievous rodent steal their holiday cheer? Find out in The World of Narue Volume 3. The hilarious body-morphing misadventures of Reiichi Swan continue to delight shoujo readers in Duck Prince Book 3. Also available in November is the newly re-formatted and re-priced Record of Lodoss War: The Grey Witch Book 3, which sets the stage for the final battle for Lodoss.

Mythology of the Heavens 1: God of War (manhwa)

Story and art by: Hyun Se Lee (Nambul: War Stories 1- Invasion!). Life is hard in the forests and mountains of ancient Korea. Tribes of primordial humans make war with each other, and violence of all kinds is how the strong survive. The Land of Chin is a prosperous, wealthy country, but with success comes corruption. When SOJEON visits the GODDESS SOWANG to beg for power, she prophesizes his death at the hands of his own son. A murderous rampage follows, as Sojeon murders his many children in a violent bloodbath. However, one son miraculously survives, and is taken under the wing of a bizarre human/wolf hybrid named BANGO, who has his own blueprint for how to raise the unfortunate child.

Size: 5" x 7.375"
Pages: 328 pages, b&w
Rating: 16UP
Genre: Action/Adventure Fantasy
Catalog #: CMX 65701G
ISBN#: 1-58664-910-8
Pre-order date: October 11, 2004
Street date: November 10, 2004
SRP: $9.99

The World of Narue Volume 3 (manga)

Story and art by: Tomohiro Marukawa. Kazuto thinks this will be the best Christmas ever, because he's found the perfect gift for Narue, his space-alien girlfriend. Unfortunately, Sir Mouse, a hyper-intelligent rodent with a penchant for kleptomania, steals Narue's gift.

Size: 5" x 7.375"
Pages: 192 pages, b&w
Rating: 13UP
Genre: Sci-Fi Romantic Comedy
Catalog #: CMX 66003G
ISBN#: 1-58664-963-9
Pre-order date: October 11, 2004
Street date: November 3, 2004
SRP: $9.99

Duck Prince Book 3 (manga)

Story and art by: Ai Morinaga. Reiichi thought that he said goodbye to the ugly life, but things don't go away that easily. The anxiety of an ugly duckling-turned-beautiful boy just seems to never end.

Size: 5" x 7.375"
Pages: 184 pages, b&w
Rating: 13UP
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Catalog #: CMX 65203G
ISBN#: 1-58664-933-7
Pre-order date: October 11, 2004
Street date: November 3, 2004
SRP: $9.99

Record of Lodoss War: The Grey Witch Book 3 (manga)

Story by: Ryo Mizuno; art by: Yoshihiko Ochi. In this climactic final volume, Parn and his battle-tried companions fight the final battle with Karla, the Grey Witch! Will they be able to awaken the young girl whose body Karla has stolen? Will Ghim make the supreme sacrifice to defeat the evil witch? Newly re-formatted and re-priced!

Size: 5" x 7.375"
Pages: 200 pages, b&w
Rating: 13UP
Genre: Action/Adventure Fantasy
Catalog #: CMX 61403MM
ISBN#: 1-58664-945-0
Pre-order date: October 11, 2004
Street date: November 17, 2004
SRP: $9.99

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