The Wicked Princess and Her Twelve Eyes: The Legendary Villainess and Her Elite Assassins (Manga) Vol. 1

Betrayed and framed by the crown prince, one woman gets a second chance to avoid death and exact her revenge in this action fantasy manga! From the author of Who Killed the Hero? and When the Monster Meat I Ate Led Me to the Throne. And don’t miss the original light novels, also from Seven Seas!

Condemned to an ignoble execution before she could bring her wicked plans to fruition, Duchess Serena looks back on her life with regret—not because she was wrong, but because she ran out of time! Yet instead of staying dead, she finds herself given a second chance, an opportunity to live her life over with her memories intact.

Serena quickly reaches a simple conclusion: What she needed all along were competent allies. What’s a friendless, evil duchess to do? Raise some allies from scratch, of course! Serena immediately adopts six children from an orphanage and puts them through a ruthless education—one that just happens to include assassination training. Is it the start of a brilliant do-over, or is her harsh training doomed to backfire?

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

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• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

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• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

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The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs