Tokyopop, Los Angeles, CA, 2003, 1^st pr thus.  ISBN 1-59182-241-6.  Trade soft cover, 192+ pages.  Very good; some edge and cover wear, tight binding; appears unread.  Rated Older Teen, Age 16+.  ‘Enter a world where the black arts – and fabulous fashion – rule supreme.  Luka Reinhardt is the 21^st century’s most powerful Dark Wizard.  He and his introverted alchemist brother, Luel, are neighbors with two witches – Madame Batolli and her daughter, Nell.  Nell and Luel are in love and feeling a magical connection – but Luel’s former lover wants to break their spell!  Speaking of love, there is none lost between Luka and Fuan, an androgynous mage full of hidden agendas.  Fuan’s devious gaze is on Neo, Luka’s powerful young apprentice.  What dark forces are pulling Fuan’s strings, and why are they desperate to unlock Neo’s sorcerous secrets?’ (from rear wrap)