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Best Manga/Manhwa Books 2022

It’s been an excellent year for Manga and Manhwa, and with so many people coming in for series after series. I mean, it’s a truth universally acknowledged that once you read one of these, you must be in want of another. From the final book in epic series to the first books in series of adaptations from Webcomics and the latest and greatest from bestselling authors and series, our list of the best manga and manhwa in 2022 is absolutely unbeatable and will be perfect to complete collections and start readers on the next thing this holiday season.

Chainsaw Man, Vol. 11

Paperback $9.99

Chainsaw Man, Vol. 11

Chainsaw Man, Vol. 11

By Tatsuki Fujimoto

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Paperback $9.99

Denji was a small-time devil hunter just trying to survive a harsh world. After being killed on a job, Denji is revived by his pet devil-dog Pochita and becomes something new and dangerous — Chainsaw Man! If you’re a fan of action, laughs or epic chainsaw battles this is the manga for you.

Denji was a small-time devil hunter just trying to survive a harsh world. After being killed on a job, Denji is revived by his pet devil-dog Pochita and becomes something new and dangerous — Chainsaw Man! If you’re a fan of action, laughs or epic chainsaw battles this is the manga for you.

Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku, Volume 6 (B&N Exclusive Edition)

Paperback $12.99

Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku, Volume 6 (B&N Exclusive Edition)

Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku, Volume 6 (B&N Exclusive Edition)

By Fujita

Paperback $12.99

A geeky girl whose life revolves around yaoi manga and a quiet gamer boy are old friends, but when they start working in the same office, they decide to date. It’s a relationship of convenience at first, but could it become something more? With volume number six up to bat (and an Exclusive Edition at that), we’re in love with this series!

A geeky girl whose life revolves around yaoi manga and a quiet gamer boy are old friends, but when they start working in the same office, they decide to date. It’s a relationship of convenience at first, but could it become something more? With volume number six up to bat (and an Exclusive Edition at that), we’re in love with this series!

The Liminal Zone

Hardcover $19.99

The Liminal Zone

The Liminal Zone

By Junji Ito

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Hardcover $19.99

A master of horror, Junji Ito brings his horrific creations to life in the manga collection Liminal Zone. Terrifically terrifying, Liminal Zone is full of horrific images that can only be described as the bookish fuel of nightmares.

A master of horror, Junji Ito brings his horrific creations to life in the manga collection Liminal Zone. Terrifically terrifying, Liminal Zone is full of horrific images that can only be described as the bookish fuel of nightmares.

Killing Stalking: Deluxe Edition Vol. 1

Paperback $27.99

Killing Stalking: Deluxe Edition Vol. 1

Killing Stalking: Deluxe Edition Vol. 1

By Koogi

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Paperback $27.99

This Mature-rated Boys’ Love horror webtoon has been a global sensation! Publishing in English and full color for the first time, you won’t want to miss this manwha hit coming to your shelves this month. This story of a college crush turning into an obsession has won awards and been published in numerous languages, so we’re so excited it’s finally in English. 

This Mature-rated Boys’ Love horror webtoon has been a global sensation! Publishing in English and full color for the first time, you won’t want to miss this manwha hit coming to your shelves this month. This story of a college crush turning into an obsession has won awards and been published in numerous languages, so we’re so excited it’s finally in English. 

Tokyo Revengers (Omnibus) Vol. 1-2

Paperback $22.99

Tokyo Revengers (Omnibus) Vol. 1-2

Tokyo Revengers (Omnibus) Vol. 1-2

By Ken Wakui

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Paperback $22.99

Get the first omnibus of the critically acclaimed manga series about a man time-traveling back to his youth to save his girlfriend from a street gang – which inspired the wildly popular anime and live-action film!

Get the first omnibus of the critically acclaimed manga series about a man time-traveling back to his youth to save his girlfriend from a street gang – which inspired the wildly popular anime and live-action film!

Spy x Family, Vol. 8

Paperback $9.99

Spy x Family, Vol. 8

Spy x Family, Vol. 8

By Tatsuya Endo

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Paperback $9.99

You wouldn’t expect a spy, assassin, and telepath to be the stars of a wholesome manga, but that is exactly what’s happening in Spy x Family! Even though Yor is starting to have doubts about her secret life as an assassin, but we have no doubt you’ll love this volume.

You wouldn’t expect a spy, assassin, and telepath to be the stars of a wholesome manga, but that is exactly what’s happening in Spy x Family! Even though Yor is starting to have doubts about her secret life as an assassin, but we have no doubt you’ll love this volume.

Solo Leveling, Vol. 5 (comic)

Paperback $20.00

Solo Leveling, Vol. 5 (comic)

Solo Leveling, Vol. 5 (comic)

Artist Dubu (Redice Studio)
Translator Hye Young Im , J. Torres

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Paperback $20.00

Gates connecting to dungeons of monsters have sporadically started opening out of nowhere, awakening strange and hidden powers in some to fight the monsters. Our MC may be one of those hunters, but he is one of the weakest. Good thing he’s about to level up. Based on the popular Korean webcomic, Solo Leveling is utterly addictive with bold and brilliant art that will immediately draw you in.

Gates connecting to dungeons of monsters have sporadically started opening out of nowhere, awakening strange and hidden powers in some to fight the monsters. Our MC may be one of those hunters, but he is one of the weakest. Good thing he’s about to level up. Based on the popular Korean webcomic, Solo Leveling is utterly addictive with bold and brilliant art that will immediately draw you in.

Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 18

Paperback $9.99

Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 18

Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 18

By Gege Akutami

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Paperback $9.99

To gain the power he needs to save his friend from a cursed spirit, Yuji Itadori swallows a piece of a demon, only to find himself caught in the midst of a horrific war of the supernatural!
This action-packed supernatural adventure continues, and this volume is the perfect thing to tie us over until the next season of the anime adaptation is released.

To gain the power he needs to save his friend from a cursed spirit, Yuji Itadori swallows a piece of a demon, only to find himself caught in the midst of a horrific war of the supernatural!
This action-packed supernatural adventure continues, and this volume is the perfect thing to tie us over until the next season of the anime adaptation is released.

Shuna's Journey

Hardcover $27.99

Shuna's Journey

Shuna's Journey

By Hayao Miyazaki
Translator Alex Dudok de Wit

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Hardcover $27.99

From legendary animator Hayao Miyazaki comes Shuna’s Journey, a new manga classic about a prince on a quest for a golden grain that would save his land, never before published in English. Perfect for fans of The Daughters of Ys.

From legendary animator Hayao Miyazaki comes Shuna’s Journey, a new manga classic about a prince on a quest for a golden grain that would save his land, never before published in English. Perfect for fans of The Daughters of Ys.