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  • Issue #1
    2-Headed Giant (1995) 1

    "Eagle Heart" by Jeff Matheson. "Cavalier and the Cutthroat" by Daniel McKinnon. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #1
    47 Ronin (2012) 1

    Written by Mike Richardson. Art and cover by Stan Sakai. Among the best-known tales in Japanese history, the legend of the 47 Ronin and their epic mission to avenge their disgraced master epitomizes the samurai code of honor. It has been said, 'To know the story of the 47 Ronin is to know Japan.' Recounting this sweeping tale of honor and violence in all its grandeur, chapter one details the tragic incident that would seal the fate of Lord Asano and set forty-seven of his vassals on a years-long path of vengeance! Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #2
    47 Ronin (2012) 2

    Written by Mike Richardson. Art by Stan Sakai. Lord Asano is goaded into an assault by a corrupt court official in the Shogun's palace, and then forced to commit seppuku! Learning that Asano was sentenced without a proper investigation, his retainers set in motion a plan to enact revenge on the official whose insults proved too much for Asano to bear. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #3
    47 Ronin (2012) 3

    Written by Mike Richardson. Art by Stan Sakai. In the wake of Asano's tragic death, Oishi and his loyal samurai set their revenge in motion, with a plot that will span many months while taking a tremendous toll on its participants! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    AmeriKarate TPB (2017 Action Lab) 1-1ST

    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Amerikarate (2017 Action Lab) #1-4. Written by Brockton McKinney. Art and cover by Devin Roth. AmeriKarate is the story of Sam, a war hero who wants to lead a normal life, but is thrust into protecting America from an evil ninja invasion. When he meets a fellow karate fanatic in the form of CIA agent Cynthia Weaver, the chemistry can be cut with a katana! Will they be able to overthrow the megalomaniacal super-ninja, Neon - or will their sparks ignite a karate-fire that will consume them both?! Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #2-1ST
    AmeriKarate TPB (2017 Action Lab) 2-1ST

    Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Amerikarate (2017 Action Lab) #5-8. Written by Brockton McKinney. Art and cover by Devin Roth. The President himself has a very special mission for Sam and Cynthina: karate-fight some robo-punks and restore justice to a recently crime-choked city. Who is the mysterious villain from Sam's past? What does that have to do with the city-wide crime wave? Can you have sex in a wheelchair? Find out all that and more in AmeriKarate: U.S. A.c.t.i.o.n. Force! Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #1
    Arkanium (2002) 1

    by Easton, Thomas, Stull, & Walker In a dark future where political and social forces threaten to rip the world asunder, the hunt is on for a collection of mystically powered scrolls known only as Arkanium. The legend of the Arkanium scrolls suggests that whomever unlocks its secrets will attain psychic and physical perfection, converting the bearer into the dominant life force on Earth. Rowan ? an American weapons designer and part-time mercenary ? is drawn to Shing, a proud spiritual statesman who works within the newly formed Buddhist government of China. What draws them together is Moukie, the nefarious leader of the unspeakable evil, the Children of the Damned. Rowan and Shing must now discover the link the binds them, what it means, and why they must stop Moukie and the Children of the Damned from unlocking the power of the scrolls. Created by Pat Lee. Features a triple-gate cover by LeSean Thomas! FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #2
    Arkanium (2002) 2

    by Easton, Thomas, & Stull Created by Pat Lee! As the United States and China brace for the potential political fallout from the theft of the Arkanium scrolls, Rowan and Shing meet for the very first time! As the two warriors clash in a stunning, action-packed throw-down, Moukie and the Children of the Damned revel in their initial victory and prepare to make their presence known to our unsuspecting heroes. Meanwhile, new threats and characters are revealed that will further complicate the fragile global political and social landscape. The countdown to human evolution or extinction continues! FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #3
    Arkanium (2002) 3

    by Easton, Thomas, Stull, & Walker Rowan and Shing, exhausted after their vicious battle with each other in issue #2, are now confronted with the assembled might of the Children of the Damned! Meanwhile, the U.S. government dispatches a special agent to defuse the potential political fallout from the theft of the Arkanium scrolls. This agent, Commander Marissa Wheeler, has a deep and sinister connection to one of our heroes that may destroy his life. As the battle reaches a fever pitch, and Rowan and Shing stand on the verge of defeat, a sacrifice is made, a sacred place is lost, and the destructive power of the scrolls is made painfully obvious. Issue #3 is an action packed battle-fest that features the amazing abilities of the Children of the Damned for the first time! FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #4
    Arkanium (2002) 4

    by Lee, Easton, Thomas, Stull, & Walker Rowan and Shing, demoralized and shell-shocked after the devastating attack from Moukie and his Children of the Damned, realize that they have no time to regroup because a United Nations special-forces unit is hot on their trail. Shing's life-long friend and confidant, Sasha, is now a captive of the Children. Yet she uses her hostage situation as a way of learning more about the dark designs of Moukie and his mad lust for the power of the Arkanium scrolls. Sash uncovers the puzzle of the bizarre connection that links the destinies of Rowan, Shing, and Moukie while one member of the Children of the Damned makes his play for dominance. As Act One of Arkanium comes to a senses-shattering conclusion, secrets are revealed, ghosts from the past are resurrected, and the bounds of heroism are pushed to their ultimate limits. This is the crucial issue that propels our heroes onto the road of their uncertain fate. FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #1DLX-1ST
    Art of Tekken A Complete Visual History HC (2019 Dynamite) 1DLX-1ST




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    Deluxe Edition - 1st printing.

    Text By Nick Hurwitch.

    Twenty-five years ago, Namco released Tekken and redefined the fighting game genre in three dimensions. Known for its deep gameplay, cutting edge graphics, and operatic lore, Tekken has become synonymous with the PlayStation brand while remaining one of the last vestiges of the arcade. The Art of Tekken: A Complete Visual History follows the series history through a visual feast of iconic games and characters, as well as in-depth interviews with the Bandai Namco developers who made it a reality and the players who made it a phenomenon on its way to becoming one of the best-selling fighting game series in history. It's a complete visual retrospective of one of the most indispensable parts of gaming history, over a quarter century in the making, including art from all seven games of the franchise and more.

    The Deluxe Edition includes:
    o Its own unique matte cover art.
    o A Ribbon bookmark.
    o Your book will fit effortlessly into a glossy, die-cut slipcase designed to resemble your favorite arcade game.

    Hardcover (with Slipcase), 250 pages, full color.

    Cover price $99.99.

  • Issue #11
    Avengers (2013 5th Series) 11

    Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art by Mike Deodato. Cover by Dustin Weaver. WAKE THE DRAGON' As Shang-Chi battles an ancient enemy, the Avengers hang out in Hong Kong's swankiest casino. Captain Marvel, Black Widow and Spider-Woman find out it doesn't pay to gamble in the spy business. Cannonball and Sunspot play craps with a bunch of AIM Agents. AND WIN! Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #2-1ST
    Basilisk TPB (2006 Del Rey Digest) 2-1ST

    Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Futaro Wamada and Masaki Segawa. Art by Masaki Segawa. The bloody battle to rule Japan has begun: The Iga and the Kouga clans are locked in a fight to the death. Driven by a centuries-old hatred, each clan will do anything to annihilate the other. The Kouga clan is engaging in a little espionage, and has planted a shapeshifter, disguised as an Iga ninja, in the Iga palace. Meanwhile the Iga clan turns to its last, best hope: their new leader, Gennosuke, the only one who can defeat the Kougas formidable leader, Oboro. But is she willing to kill the man she loves? As the war grows more desperate, will true love be the next casualty? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $13.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Bastard Samurai Samurai Noir TPB (2003 Image) 1-1ST

    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Bastard Samurai (2002) #1-3. Written by MICHAEL AVON OEMING and MILES GUNTER. Art by KELSEY SHANNON and MICHAEL AVON OEMING. Cover by KELSEY SHANNON. Bastard Samurai takes place in present day Manhattan and focuses on Jiro, a killer at the top of his class at the KoZu sword school. The underground training camp in midtown takes in orphans and twists them into Bushido warriors used by the Yakuza in death matches staged across the city rooftops where Japanese businessmen gamble heavily on the always- fatal outcome. The Bastard Samurai trade collects the sold out critically acclaimed miniseries with a special bonus section!. For starters we've thrown in the killer five page preview from Powers #17 that started it all as well as a pinup gallery featuring visionary masters like Brian Steelfreeze, David Mack, Dave Johnson, Rick "son of Ikegami" Mays, Andy Lee and other amazing badasses. The trade also features an extensive look behind the scenes into the creative process of Oeming, Gunter and Shannon. You'll see how things go from concept to execution as well as deleted material deemed too weird by Mike. We at Bastard Samurai love well executed DVD extras as much as the next gaijin, so we're approaching the trade with this goal in mind. If you missed the issues the first time around then this is your chance to get the full monty. Softcover, 112 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Bastard Samurai Samurai Noir TPB (2003 Image) 1-REP

    Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Bastard Samurai (2002) #1-3. Written by MICHAEL AVON OEMING and MILES GUNTER. Art by KELSEY SHANNON and MICHAEL AVON OEMING. Cover by KELSEY SHANNON. Bastard Samurai takes place in present day Manhattan and focuses on Jiro, a killer at the top of his class at the KoZu sword school. The underground training camp in midtown takes in orphans and twists them into Bushido warriors used by the Yakuza in death matches staged across the city rooftops where Japanese businessmen gamble heavily on the always-fatal outcome. Softcover, 112 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

  • Issue #2-1ST
    Battle of Genryu Origin GN (2009-2010 Digest) 2-1ST

    Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shouko Fukaki. A mysterious society is stalking Jin because his father and sister, Toko, betrayed them in the past by removing Jin before he could further their cause. At the same time, long lost brother Soichiro tries to warn Jin's friend Fusano that Toko and their father are not the good guys they appear to be. Fusano's not buying it and leaves with Toko, a decision she may come to regret. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #1B
    Battlebooks Shi (1999) 1B

    Fans of Shi awake! Shi creator Billy Tucci has returned to the comics industry after a year-long sabbatical. Billy has directed the destiny of everyone's favorite samurai since her debut. Now, with Battlebooks, you decide her destiny! There's never the same ending. Can you remain undefeated? Are you worthy to wield the Spirit of Benkei naginata? Only if you decide to battle for the ultimate prize! Pencils and cover by Billy Tucci. FC, 32pg Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #1
    Beast Warriors of Shaolin (1987) 1
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    Beast Warriors of Shaolin (1987) 2
  • Issue #3
    Beast Warriors of Shaolin (1987) 3
  • Issue #1-1ST
    Beast Warriors of Shaolin GN (1986 Pied Piper Press) 1-1ST

    1st printing.

    Written by Peter Quinones. Art and cover by Glen Johnson and Bill Stancik.

    A mystic sect known as the Brothers of the Shining Palm yearn to discover what other fighting secrets the animals might share. Certain animals are captured; the rites are preformed. Seven "human" beast warriors are created: Bear. Crane. Dragon. Mongoose. Praying Mantis. Snake. Tiger. They must destroy the clay soldiers of the Sunken Shrine. and they must escape the zoo the trembles upon the water fall. But first, they must remain human.

    Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B/W.

    Cover price $6.95.

  • Issue #1
    Best of Street Fighter (1994) 1

    Originally presented in Street Fighter (1993 Malibu) #1 - "Battle Scars!" Written by Len Strazewski. Art by Don Hillsman and Jeff Whiting. Cover by Don Hilsman. Based on the hit video game, reeling from his defeat at the hands of Ryu, Sagat plots the hero's demise with the leader of the Shadoloo criminal organization, the mighty M. Bison. They plan to use Ryu's friends, Chun Li and Ken, against him. Get ready for wall-to-wall action as on of the most popular video game universes explodes onto the 4-color medium! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Best of TMNT Collection TPB (2022 IDW) 1-1ST


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    Volume 1 - 1st printing.

    Written by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, Brian Lynch, Tom Waltz, Paul Allor, Brahm Revel, Ian Flynn, and Sophie Campbell. Art by Franco Urru, Andy Kuhn, Valerio Schiti, Ben Bishop, Brahm Revel, Michael Dialynas, and Ross Campbell. Cover by James Biggie.

    The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have been a pop-culture phenomenon since their comics debut in 1984! This collection spans the decades with stories from their earliest days and their latest adventures with spotlights on Raphael, Donatello, Leonardo, and Michelangelo!

    Co-creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird lay the foundation for decades of storytelling with the original four Micro-Series issues focusing on each Turtle published in 1985 and 1986. The most recent incarnation of the Turtles' adventures, headed by co-creator Kevin Eastman and writer Tom Waltz, paid homage to the original four Micro-Series issues, later adding four more Macro-Series issues by a host of creative talent.

    Softcover, 408 pages, full color.

    Cover price $29.99.

  • Issue #3-1ST
    Best of TMNT Collection TPB (2022 IDW) 3-1ST


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    Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, Dan Duncan, Paul Allor, Mateus Santolouco, Jim Lawson, Ryan Brown, Dean Clarrain, Bobby Curnow, Tom Waltz, Erik Burnham, and Dan Berger. Art by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, Dan Duncan, Mateus Santolouco, Jim Lawson, Ryan Brown, Gary Fields, Mark Torres, Cory Smith, Lesean Thomas, Erik Sander, Andy Kuhn, Eric Talbot, and Dan Berger. Cover by James Biggie. This collection digs into the dark underbelly of the Turtles' New York, focusing on Leatherhead, Baxter Stockman, Rat King, and of course, the sinister Shredder! Gathering stories from their almost 40-year history, see the characters develop from their early roots in the original comics to their monstrous present day incarnations. Delve into issues from the original Mirage series, TMNT Adventures, and Tales of the TMNT to IDW's current ongoing universe. Uncover crucial tales of tragic occasional TMNT ally Leatherhead, conniving scientist Baxter Stockman, the otherworldly Rat King, and the Turtles' archnemesis, Shredder! Softcover, 368 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

  • Issue #4-1ST
    Best of TMNT Collection TPB (2022 IDW) 4-1ST


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    Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Michael Dooney, Joshua Williamson, Kevin Eastman, Bobby Curnow, Tom Waltz, Jackson Lanzing, David Server, Peter Laird, Jim Lawson, Erik Burnham, Sophie Campbell, Dean Clarrain, Ben Bates, and Dustin Weaver. Art by Michael Dooney, Dave Garcia, Mike Henderson, Cory Smith, Chad Thomas, Jim Lawson, Keith Aiken, Andy Kuhn, Sophie Campbell, Chris Allan, Rod Ollerenshaw, Ben Bates, and Giannis Milonogiannis. Cover by James Biggie. What makes great heroes? Great villains of course! And the TMNT have some of the greatest in pop culture! This collection digs into the dark underbelly of the Turtles' world, focusing on Bebop, Rocksteady, Karai, and of course, the otherworldly Krang! In these stories from throughout TMNT history, see the characters develop from their early roots in the original comics to their monstrous present day incarnations. Delve into issues from the Mirage series that started it all, TMNT Adventures and Tales of the TMNT, to IDW's ongoing universe. Uncover crucial tales of the powerhouse mutants Bebop and Rocksteady, the ninja antihero Karai, and the alien warlord Krang. Includes issues by TMNT co-creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, plus contributions from Jim Lawson, Tom Waltz, Erik Burnham, Sophie Campbell, Cory Smith, Chris Allan, Michael Dooney, Joshua Williamson, Bobby Curnow, Jackson Lanzing, David Server, and others. Softcover, 288 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

  • Issue #1
    Black Tiger Legacy of Fury (2004) 1

    Written by John Hervey. Art by Rod Pereira and Arne Starr. Cover by Greg Horn. Jennifer Fong, a second generation Chinese-American woman, is lead on a journey to uncover the legacy of the Black Tiger's Gift that has been in her family for three generations. In this debut issue, Jenn's father is killed, passing the Black Tiger's Gift to her venal, younger brother Eric, who uses the super martial arts powers to usurp leadership of the Red Dragon Triad Society. Meanwhile, Jenn begins to piece together the connection between he father's death and the disappearance of the Black Tiger. 24 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #2
    Black Tiger Legacy of Fury (2004) 2

    Written by John Hervey. Art by Rod Pereira and Arne Starr. Cover by Greg Horn. Eric secures his hold on the Red Dragon Triad Society and tries to follow in his father's footsteps as the Black Tiger, but the rigors of these dichotomous pursuits quickly begin to take their toll. Jenn discovers the truth behind her father's identity, leaving her with more questions than answers. 24 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #3
    Black Tiger Legacy of Fury (2004) 3

    From the Hand of My Brother - Written by John Hervey. Art by Rod Pereira and Arne Starr. Cover by Greg Horn. The Los Santos Police Department becomes concerned as the new Black Tiger begins exercising justice with deadly force. Jenn confronts Eric regarding the relationship between the Black Tiger's Gift and their family, learning in the process Eric's overriding desire to slay their father's murderer. Jenn realizes that the pieces of the puzzle to their father's murder do not fit together and works to learn the truth before Eric can act on his misguided thirst for vengeance. 24 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #4
    Black Tiger Legacy of Fury (2004) 4

    Gifts and Calling...are Without Repentance - Written by John Hervey. Art by Rod Pereira and Arne Starr. Cover by Greg Horn. Eric drives towards an all-out war with Mafia Don "Skull Face" Gandolphini, whom he believes is his father's killer. Jenn finds evidence reducing the likelihood that Skull Face was the murderer, but has no lead as to the real culprit. Out of desperation, she seeks help from the first wielder of the Black Tiger's Gift in her family -- her institutionalized grandfather, Fong Ying Chi. 24 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #1
    BlackMask (1988 Eastern) 1
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    BlackMask (1988 Eastern) 2
  • Issue #3
    BlackMask (1988 Eastern) 3
  • Issue #1A
    Blade of Kumori (2004) 1A

    Writer: Ron Marz Artist: Dub Cover A: DUB Cover B: Sean Chen Format: 32 pages color comic. Saddle stitched. Cover Price 2.95. In the mid 19th century, the samurai disappeared forever from the face of the world. Or did they? BLADE of KUMORI is the tale of present-day samurai, of warriors steeped in honor carrying on their traditions in the modern world. It's also the tale of a woman who discovers she is something more than a warrior...perhaps even something more than human. Written by fan-favorite Ron Marz (Green Lantern, Silver Surfer, Scion) and illustrated by superstar-to-be Dub (Star Wars Tales, Vampi), BLADE OF KUMORI is equal parts Akira Kurosawa and James Bond, making for an action-adventure book like no other! Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #1B
    Blade of Kumori (2004) 1B

    Writer: Ron Marz Artist: Dub Cover A: DUB Cover B: Sean Chen Format: 32 pages color comic. Saddle stitched. Cover Price 2.95. In the mid 19th century, the samurai disappeared forever from the face of the world. Or did they? BLADE of KUMORI is the tale of present-day samurai, of warriors steeped in honor carrying on their traditions in the modern world. It's also the tale of a woman who discovers she is something more than a warrior...perhaps even something more than human. Written by fan-favorite Ron Marz (Green Lantern, Silver Surfer, Scion) and illustrated by superstar-to-be Dub (Star Wars Tales, Vampi), BLADE OF KUMORI is equal parts Akira Kurosawa and James Bond, making for an action-adventure book like no other! Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #2A
    Blade of Kumori (2004) 2A

    by Ron Marz & Dub. Raised in the cloistered environment of her samurai clan, bred to be a warrior, Kumori's been given her first overseas assignment: eliminate an American vigilante! But is he what her employers claim he is? Their battle rages through Manhattan?and results in an aerial confrontation high over the New York skyline, with an outcome neither of them expects! 32pgs, FC $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #3
    Blade of Kumori (2004) 3

    Writer: Ron Marz Artist & Cover: DUB Kumori is sent to assassinate a rogue scientist involved in the trafficking of nuclear secrets. But after her failure ? or more accurately, her refusal ? to fulfill her assignment to kill an American vigilante, two "chaperons" accompany her: Her brother and Hiro, the man who loves her. The problem? Tension is building between her and both men ? tension that could shatter their close-knit clan. Meanwhile, the "hero" she spared in New York is not content to leave well enough alone... FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #4
    Blade of Kumori (2004) 4

    by Ron Marz, Dub, & Grafiksismik In the space of a few short months, everything in her life has been called into question. She's defied the will of her family. She's traveled to distant lands and has come to suspect that she is more than human?and that her father knows more about this than he's told her. Now, Kumori faces a crisis that could change her life forever?or force her to kill the man she may love... 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #5
    Blade of Kumori (2004) 5

    Writer: Ron Marz Art: Dub & Grafiksismik Cover: Dub & Grafiksismik Format: 32 pages color comic. Cover Price 2.95. Synopsis: Kumori gets a second crack at the vigilante known as "Great White" -- but even as she targets him, both of them are in the crosshairs of the deadly Synth! Kumori must again choose between the will of her family and the man she may love, this time while battling the most dangerous foe she's ever faced. It's a conflict that could destroy her ? and everything she holds dear... Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Blade of the Immortal HC (2020 Dark Horse) Deluxe Edition 1-1ST



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    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997-2015 Dark Horse) Vol. 1-3.

    Story and art by Hiroaki Samura. Translated by Dana Lewis. English Adaptation by Toren Smith.

    A cursed, seemingly immortal warrior aids a young girl in her quest for revenge. Samura's massive manga series spawned an anime run, a spinoff novel, an art book, and a live-action film! Intense and audacious, Blade takes period samurai action and deftly combines it with a modernist street idiom to create a style and mood like no other work of graphic fiction! A great way to start the series before the 2017 film!

    Presented in a 7" x 10" serialized format, in a faux-leather hardcover treatment, and with a bookmark ribbon.

    Hardcover, 576 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

    Cover price $49.99.

  • Issue #2-1ST
    Blade of the Immortal HC (2020 Dark Horse) Deluxe Edition 2-1ST



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    Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997-2015 Dark Horse) Vol. 4-6.

    Story and art by Hiroaki Samura. Translated by Dana Lewis. English Adaptation by Toren Smith.

    A young survivor continues her quest across feudal Japan to avenge the murder of her parents, joined by her seemingly immortal protector. The eccentric Ittö-ryü sword school carves a path to Edo castle, led by the bloodthirsty Anotsu. They don't know that the deadly Mugai-ryü has formed-with the sole purpose of destroying Anotsu's clan! Relentless and shocking, Blade takes Edo-era samurai action and combines it with modernist street idioms to create a style and mood like no other work of graphic fiction.

    Presented in a 7" x 10" serialized format, in a faux-leather hardcover treatment, and with a bookmark ribbon.

    Hardcover, 536 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

    Cover price $49.99.

  • Issue #3-1ST
    Blade of the Immortal HC (2020 Dark Horse) Deluxe Edition 3-1ST



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    Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997-2015 Dark Horse) Vol. 7-9.

    Story and art by Hiroaki Samura. Translated by Dana Lewis. English Adaptation by Toren Smith.

    Over 650 pages of samurai battles, bloodshed, and bitter rivalries!

    A young survivor's seemingly immortal protector, Manji, is helping her destroy the eccentric, bloodthirsty Ittoryu sword school that ambushed and killed her parents. While Manji has his hands full with a trio of devious assassins, Rin decides to make her way across Edo to search for the murderous Itto-ryu leader Anotsu Kagehisa on her own! Will Manji find her before Anotsu does?

    This volume also features the debut of the mysterious Mugai-ryu warriors, who will become major players in this revenge epic from a modern manga master!

    Hardcover, 664 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

    Cover price $49.99.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Blade of the Immortal Omnibus TPB (2016-2019 Dark Horse) 1-REP


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    Volume 1 - 2nd or later printing. Collects Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997-2015 Dark Horse) Vol. 1-3.

    Story and art by Hiroaki Samura.

    A cursed, seemingly immortal warrior aids a young girl in her quest for revenge. Samura's massive manga series spawned an anime run, a spinoff novel, an art book, and a live-action film! Intense and audacious, Blade takes period samurai action and deftly combines it with a modernist street idiom to create a style and mood like no other work of graphic fiction! A great way to start the series before the 2017 film!

    Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 576 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $19.99.

  • Issue #3-1ST
    Blade of the Immortal Omnibus TPB (2016-2019 Dark Horse) 3-1ST

    Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997-2015 Dark Horse) Vol. 7-9.

    Story and art by Hiroaki Samura.

    Over 650 pages of samurai battles and bitter rivalries! Rin's seemingly immortal protector, Manji, is helping her destroy the eccentric, bloodthirsty Itt?-ry? sword school. While Manji has his hands full with a trio of devious assassins, Rin decides to make her way across Edo in a solo search for the murderous Anotsu Kagehisa! Get deep into the series before the 2017 film! Hiroaki Samura's award-winning epic continues in value-priced collections!

    Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 576 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $21.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997-2015 Dark Horse) 1-1ST

    Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Blood of a Thousand!" Collects Blade of the Immortal (1996-2007) #1-6.

    Story and Art by Hiroaki Samura.

    Manji, a ronin warrior of feudal Japan, has been cursed with immortality. Slit his throat or stab him in the heart and mystical worms will force his body to heal. To rid himself of this curse and end his life of misery, he must slay one thousand evil men! His journey begins when a young girl seeks his help in taking revenge on her parents' killers!

    Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., 136 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

    Cover price $14.95.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997-2015 Dark Horse) 1-REP

    Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "Blood of a Thousand!" Collects Blade of the Immortal (1996-2007) #1-6.

    Story and Art by Hiroaki Samura.

    Manji, a ronin warrior of feudal Japan, has been cursed with immortality. Slit his throat or stab him in the heart and mystical worms will force his body to heal. To rid himself of this curse and end his life of misery, he must slay one thousand evil men! His journey begins when a young girl seeks his help in taking revenge on her parents' killers!

    Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., 136 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

    Cover price $14.95.

  • Issue #2-1ST
    Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997-2015 Dark Horse) 2-1ST

    Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Cry of the Worm!" Collects Blade of the Immortal (1996-2007) #7-11.

    Story and Art by Hiroaki Samura.

    Manji's female companion, Rin, finds the treasured sword of her destroyed Mutenichi-ryu dojo (school of swordsmanship). The ronin who has it must have been involved in the destruction of the school - and that means that Manji could be one step closer to ending his curse. If you like ninja action, Hiroaki Samura's Blade of the Immortal will keep you on edge.

    Softcover, 176 pages, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., B&W.

    Cover price $14.95.

  • Issue #2-REP
    Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997-2015 Dark Horse) 2-REP

    Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. "Cry of the Worm!" Collects Blade of the Immortal (1996-2007) #7-11.

    Story and Art by Hiroaki Samura.

    Manji's female companion, Rin, finds the treasured sword of her destroyed Mutenichi-ryu dojo (school of swordsmanship). The ronin who has it must have been involved in the destruction of the school - and that means that Manji could be one step closer to ending his curse. If you like ninja action, Hiroaki Samura's Blade of the Immortal will keep you on edge.

    Softcover, 176 pages, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., B&W.

    Cover price $14.95.

  • Issue #3-REP
    Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997-2015 Dark Horse) 3-REP

    Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. "Dreamsong!" Collects Blade of the Immortal (1996-2007) #12-18.

    Story and Art by Hiroaki Samura.

    Makie is a natural-born killer bred to be a geisha. Splitting her life between servitude and slaughter could lead to an untimely death, so it's time she chooses a path, but her choice could mean trouble for Manji, the immortal samurai.

    It's round two for the man who gave up his right to die and the woman who gave up her right to dream. And this time, there'll be no winners.

    Softcover, 208 pages, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., B&W.

    Cover price $12.95.

  • Issue #4-1ST
    Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997-2015 Dark Horse) 4-1ST

    Volume 4 - 1st printing. "On Silent Wings!" Collects Blade of the Immortal (1996-2007) #19-22.

    Story and Art by Hiroaki Samura.

    The immortal samurai, is condemned to a life of combat until he slays a thousand evil men. He works as bodyguard for Rin, a young woman who seeks to avenge her father's murder at the hands of the deadly Kagehisa Onotsu. But even with Manji's instruction, will Rin ever be able to stand against such a powerful and ruthless adversary? And in her consuming quest for vengeance, does she risk becoming like him?

    Softcover, 176 pages, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., B&W.

    Cover price $14.95.

  • Issue #4-REP
    Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997-2015 Dark Horse) 4-REP

    Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. "On Silent Wings!" Collects Blade of the Immortal (1996-2007) #19-22.

    Story and Art by Hiroaki Samura.

    The immortal samurai, is condemned to a life of combat until he slays a thousand evil men. He works as bodyguard for Rin, a young woman who seeks to avenge her father's murder at the hands of the deadly Kagehisa Onotsu. But even with Manji's instruction, will Rin ever be able to stand against such a powerful and ruthless adversary? And in her consuming quest for vengeance, does she risk becoming like him?

    Softcover, 176 pages, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., B&W.

    Cover price $14.95.