Comic books in 'Samurai'

1969 Theatrical Movie - When winds of change sweep Japan, overthrowing three centuries of Shogunate Rule, Gonzo, a peasant, enlists in the Imperial Restoration Force, which promises to reform the oppressive practices of the past. When the advance guard approaches his old home town, he convinces his commander to let him ride ahead and prepare the locals for the advent of the New World Order. When he triumphantly rides into town wearing the Red Lion Mane of office he borrowed from his commander, he expects a warm welcome, but gets far more than he bargained for. His friends think he's going to save them, the incompetent local officals think he's after their heads, Shogunate fanatics want him dead and he can't even read his own proclamations! Mifune Toshiro (Shogun) stars in this hilarious epic of a man , a plan and a big red wig! Directed by Okamoto Kihachi (Sword of Doom, Samurai Assassin). 116 min., Color, English Subtitles. NOTE: This is a laserdisc, NOT a DVD. This will not play in a DVD player. It requires a LASERDISC PLAYER. Cover price $20.00.

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Written by Fred Van Lente. Art by Maurizio Rosenzweig and Moreno DiNisio. Cover by Juan Doe. Jericho Way has been awakened! He now understands that he is a Resurrectionist: a unique individual that can access the memories and abilities of his past lives. Known as the Maker, he and another Resurrectionist called the Scout must unlock the others before the evil Sojourn Corporation can stop them forever. If they succeed, they just might have a chance to pull off the most important heist in history-a chance to fight the future! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.50.

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Cover art by Dick Giordano. When Strikes the Samurai! starring Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter, Benjamin Turner (later Bronze Tiger), Lady Shiva, Telegram Sam, Sung Ling Po, and The Samurai, script by David A. Kraft, pencils by Ric Estrada, inks by Jack Abel; Richard Dragon faces the evil of The Warrior Clan. 32 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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The Elseworlds Annuals, the DC Universe's journey into remote realms of possibility, continue in 19th century Japan, where Robin is a young ninja who must fight to protect his daimyo's life from the cult of assassins that killed his mentor. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Enrique Villagran. Cover by Jerry Bingham. 68 pages. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Alex Sheikman. Art by Alex Sheikman and David Moran. Niko, the Steampunk Samurai in search of a soul, returns with Yuri Bronski and Cherokee Geisha. Join the Three Yojimbos on their latest adventure as they journey deeper into the Badlands of this bleakly dystopian future world, where sometimes the one and only currency that can satisfy a debt is blood. Welcome to the future! Hardcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

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Written by Rob Williams. Art and Cover by Simon Coleby. 1942. The Battle of Midway rages and The Royals are in its midst, fighting for control of the Pacific. Henry and Arthur find themselves cast as heroes alongside the newsreel-manufactured American super team 'The Allies.' But how long can they stomach the killing and how long can Arthur stomach the commoners? Meanwhile, members of the Japanese Royal Family create water giants to smash American destroyers in two, and whispers swirl that The Emperor Jimmu is with his fleet - a power none can defeat. Cover price $2.99.

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Story by Ralph Griffith and Stuart Kerr. Art and cover by Guy Davis and Sandy Schreiber. Caliber continues its reprints of Arrows original series The Realm. The heroes fight their way into Castle Darkoth to rescue Sandra from slavery. Final issue of the reprint series. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Joining forces, Samurai Cat and Con Ed the barbarian both have scores to settle with the menace of Thpageti-Thoth the bad news wizard. Written by Ralph Macchio, with art by Frank Cirocco and Jim Hummel. Painted cover by Mark Rogers. Cover price $2.25.

In "The Empire State Strikes Back," Samurai Cat encounters Dobi-Wan Gillis, Princess Pleia Piano, Wisconsin Solo and Darth Shatner. Written by Ralph Macchio, with art by Frank Cirocco and Jim Hummel. Painted cover by Mark Rogers. Cover price $2.25.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects material from Samurai Executioner TPB (2004-2006 Digest) Vol. 3 and all of 4-5. Written by Kazuo Koike. Art and cover by Goseki Kojima. The shogun's sword tester and executioner is a position of consummate skill and great prestige. While the feared Yamada "Decapitator" Asaemon holds the post, another sword master seeks the office, and this election can be won by only a single vote-cast in steel and certified in blood! Nearly 800 pages, value priced. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 784 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $19.95.

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The Texas Chainsaw Samurai. Story by Phil Clarke and John Holiwski. Art by Tom Dougherty. Cover by Rich Buckler. A spoof of the ninja and samurai titles that followed in the wake of Frank Millers Daredevil and Ronin, from notorious indie publisher Solson, the company run by the son of Marvel comics veteran Sol Brodsky. This issue also parodies the influential horror film The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

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1st printing. On sale December 1, FC, 32pg, $2.99 RON MARZ (W), LUKE ROSS (P), and JASON KEITH (C) How far will a man travel for love? What battles will he fight? Will he cross heaven and earth to be by the side of the woman he loves? Beginning in the feudal Japan of 1704, Samurai: Heaven & Earth follows a lone samurai warrior sworn to be reunited with the love of his life who has been spirited away by his enemies. His pursuit of her will carry him farther than he could have imagined—from his native Japan to the sprawling empire of China, across Europe, and finally to Paris itself. There, in the fabled halls of King Louis XIV's Versailles, he must cross blades with the greatest swordsmen ever known if he is to reclaim his love. • The fan-favorite team of writer Ron Marz and artist Luke Ross, fresh off their triumphant finale on Green Lantern, turn their skills to a historical epic in the tradition of Lone Wolf and Cub and Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers. Marz and Ross are joined by Eisner-nominated colorist Jason Keith. • Includes a free preview of the upcoming series The Dragon Prince by Ron Marz and Jeff Johnson. Cover price $2.99.

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2nd printing. Cover by Luke Ross. On sale December 1, FC, 32pg, $2.99 RON MARZ (W), LUKE ROSS (P), and JASON KEITH (C) How far will a man travel for love? What battles will he fight? Will he cross heaven and earth to be by the side of the woman he loves? Beginning in the feudal Japan of 1704, Samurai: Heaven & Earth follows a lone samurai warrior sworn to be reunited with the love of his life who has been spirited away by his enemies. His pursuit of her will carry him farther than he could have imagined?from his native Japan to the sprawling empire of China, across Europe, and finally to Paris itself. There, in the fabled halls of King Louis XIV's Versailles, he must cross blades with the greatest swordsmen ever known if he is to reclaim his love. ? The fan-favorite team of writer Ron Marz and artist Luke Ross, fresh off their triumphant finale on Green Lantern, turn their skills to a historical epic in the tradition of Lone Wolf and Cub and Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers. Marz and Ross are joined by Eisner-nominated colorist Jason Keith. ? Includes a free preview of the upcoming series The Dragon Prince by Ron Marz and Jeff Johnson. Cover price $2.99.

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RON MARZ (W) and LUKE ROSS (A) On sale January 5, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Lady Yoshiko, love of the samurai Shiro, has been spirited away, kidnapped by Chinese invaders to be kept as a plaything for a cruel warlord. But Shiro has vowed that nothing will keep him from her side ... not even the warlord's entire army. Ron Marz and Luke Ross (Green Lantern) continue their epic samurai tale that will span entire continents, from feudal Japan to the mirrored halls of Versailles! ? The fan-favorite team of writer Ron Marz and artist Luke Ross, fresh off their triumphant finale on Green Lantern, turn their skills to a historical epic in the tradition of Lone Wolf and Cub and Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers. Marz and Ross are joined by Eisner-nominated colorist Jason Keith. Cover price $2.99.

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RON MARZ (W), LUKE ROSS (A), and JASON KEITH (C) On sale February 2, FC, 32pg, $2.99 The samurai Shiro has left a bloody trail behind him, journeying from feudal Japan to China in pursuit of his kidnapped love, the lady Yoshiko. But he has remained a step behind her captors all the way across 18th-century Europe. Now he finds himself in the teeming streets of Paris, a stranger in a very strange land. Crossing swords with the king's Musketeers, Shiro is drawn into a plot against the king?and realizes the only way to be reunited with Yoshiko may be to assassinate Louis XIV! More samurai action in an unexpected setting from top creators Ron Marz and Luke Ross. Cover price $2.99.

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RON MARZ (W), LUKE ROSS(A), and JASON KEITH (C) On sale March 2, FC, 32pg, $2.99 The samurai Shiro has traveled thousands of miles and fought countless battles as he has pursued his lover, Yoshiko, who was stolen away from him. Now, finally, he's found her. She is imprisoned within fabulous Versailles as a plaything for France's Sun King, Louis XIV! Neither palace walls nor the blades of the king's Musketeers will keep Shiro from her side. But with a plot to assassinate the king afoot, will the lovers survive a reunion? The amazing artwork of Luke Ross brings Ron Marz's story of adventure and intrigue to stunning life! Cover price $2.99.

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RON MARZ (W), LUKE ROSS (A), and JASON KEITH (C) On sale April 6, FC, 32pg, $2.99 The epic miniseries roars to its climactic issue! After thousands of miles and countless battles, the samurai Shiro has found his love, Yoshiko, amidst the fabulous wealth of Louis XIV's palace at Versailles. Even if the mirrored halls must run red with blood, Shiro will make good on his vow that he and Yoshiko will be together... "If not life, then in death." Nothing can stand in his way?not the King's Musketeers, not even a plot to assassinate Louis himself! The all-star team of Ron Marz, Luke Ross and Jason Keith brings the tale to its unforgettable conclusion! Cover price $2.99.

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The all-star team of writer Ron Marz and artist Luke Ross returns for a sequel to last year's acclaimed series! The samurai Shiro followed his kidnapped love, Yoshiko, across Asia and Europe, from feudal Japan to Paris and the mirrored halls of Versailles. Reunited only briefly, the lovers were wrenched apart once again by the treachery of a Spanish nobleman determined to possess Yoshiko. Now the Spaniard has fled, with Yoshiko his prisoner, and Shiro pursues, swearing vengeance. Their journey will take them from Spain, to the azure waters of the Mediterranean, and finally to the sands of fabled Egypt. Swashbuckling historical epics have never looked so good, thanks to the exquisite artwork of Luke Ross (Jonah Hex). Praise for the first Samurai: Heaven and Earth series: 'The magnificence of Samurai: Heaven and Earth results from the combination of a charismatically eanest protagonist, the verisimilitude of the story's early eighteenth century settings, and the sheer grandeur of Luke Ross's artwork.' - Silver Bullet Comics ' Samurai features some of the best artwork I have ever seen in a comic. Ron Marz delivers a linear plot that manages to be entertaining because of its setting and style.' -IGN Samurai: Heaven & Earth? © 2006 Ron Marz and Luke Ross. Cover price $2.99.

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The swashbuckling epic from Ron Marz (Ion) and Luke Ross (Jonah Hex) continues! The samurai Shiro pursues his lost love, Lady Yoshiko, by booking passage on a Mediterranean trader, intending to follow her to the New World. But when Shiro realizes Yoshiko has been captured and taken to the Egyptian coast, he finds himself trapped on a ship that will take him half a world away from her. Even Shiro's sword might not be enough to best an entire crew with cutlasses drawn! Praise for the first Samurai: Heaven and Earth series: 'The magnificence of Samurai: Heaven and Earth results from the combination of a charismatically earnest protagonist, the verisimilitude of the story's early eighteenth century settings, and the sheer grandeur of Luke Ross's artwork.' - Silverbulletcomics.com ' Samurai features some of the best artwork I have ever seen in a comic.' -IGN.com Cover price $2.99.

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The samurai Shiro's quest has led him across all of Asia and Europe in pursuit of his love, the lady Yoshiko. Now his journey has brought him to the sands of Egypt, where the lovers are finally reunited. There, amidst the crumbling ruins of a once-great civilization, Shiro and Yoshiko will make their final stand against fierce desert warriors, a savage sandstorm, and the villainy of their nemesis, Don Miguel. The lovers have sworn to be together, whether it be in life . . . or death. Writer Ron Marz and artist Luke Ross unite to reveal the climactic chapter in the latest volume of their acclaimed epic. 'If you don't like comic books that have intricate plots, interesting characters, and majestic artwork then yes, you should be passing this by and reading something else.' -Silver Bullet Comic Books Cover price $2.99.

Awesome Cons Exclusive Limited to 1,000 Variant Cover by Bryan Turner. (W) Jim Zub (A) Andy Suriano Cartoon Network's hit animated series is back at IDW! The legendary samurai known only as 'Jack' is stranded in a strange future ruled by the demonic wizard, Aku. His quest to return back to the past has tested him many times, but now the stakes are higher than ever. Can an ancient relic known as the Rope of Eons finally take him home? Writer Jim Zub (Skullkickers, Street Fighter) and artist Andy Suriano (Character Designer on the original Samurai Jack TV series) begin a new era of samurai adventure!

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Hastings Retailer Exclusive cover by Sergio Quijada. (W) Jim Zub (A) Andy Suriano Cartoon Network's hit animated series is back at IDW! The legendary samurai known only as 'Jack' is stranded in a strange future ruled by the demonic wizard, Aku. His quest to return back to the past has tested him many times, but now the stakes are higher than ever. Can an ancient relic known as the Rope of Eons finally take him home? Writer Jim Zub (Skullkickers, Street Fighter) and artist Andy Suriano (Character Designer on the original Samurai Jack TV series) begin a new era of samurai adventure! Cover price $3.99.

Newbury Comics Retailer Exclusive cover by Ethen Beavers. (W) Jim Zub (A) Andy Suriano Cartoon Network's hit animated series is back at IDW! The legendary samurai known only as 'Jack' is stranded in a strange future ruled by the demonic wizard, Aku. His quest to return back to the past has tested him many times, but now the stakes are higher than ever. Can an ancient relic known as the Rope of Eons finally take him home? Writer Jim Zub (Skullkickers, Street Fighter) and artist Andy Suriano (Character Designer on the original Samurai Jack TV series) begin a new era of samurai adventure! Cover price $3.99.

Phantom Variant Retailer Exclusive by Jim Zub. (W) Jim Zub (A) Andy Suriano Cartoon Network's hit animated series is back at IDW! The legendary samurai known only as 'Jack' is stranded in a strange future ruled by the demonic wizard, Aku. His quest to return back to the past has tested him many times, but now the stakes are higher than ever. Can an ancient relic known as the Rope of Eons finally take him home? Writer Jim Zub (Skullkickers, Street Fighter) and artist Andy Suriano (Character Designer on the original Samurai Jack TV series) begin a new era of samurai adventure! Cover price $3.99.

Comics Pro Variant Cover by Derek Charm. (W) Jim Zub (A) Andy Suriano Martial artists, warriors, nobles, monsters and more... Samurai Jack has defeated them all in his quest to gather the Threads of Time. Now, one last strand remains in the lair of Aku the demon wizard. Can Jack defeat his greatest foe and return back to the past?

(CA) Andy Suriano (W) Jim Zub (A) Brittney Williams In this issue: Fans demanded it and IDW delivers - The return of the Scotsman! The humungous highland hooligan and the stoically stalwart samurai team up once again! This time they battle against a bizarre mystic curse that-okay, that part's a secret but trust us, it's a doozy! Cover price $3.99.

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(CA) Michael Avon Oeming (W) Jim Zub (A) Brittney Williams In this issue: Fans demanded it and IDW delivers - The return of the Scotsman! The humungous highland hooligan and the stoically stalwart samurai team up once again! This time they battle against a bizarre mystic curse that-okay, that part's a secret but trust us, it's a doozy! Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Andy Suriano. Written by Jim Zub. Art by Brittney Williams. Samurai Jacqueline and the Scotswoman fight giants and wee folk alike as they struggle to free themselves from the gender-bending curse of the leprechauns. Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by Agnes Garbowska. Written by Jim Zub. Art by Brittney Williams. Samurai Jacqueline and the Scotswoman fight giants and wee folk alike as they struggle to free themselves from the gender-bending curse of the leprechauns. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Jim Zub and Andy Suriano. Art and Cover by Andy Suriano. Jack reflects on his odyssey to return to the past, but he won't like what he finds staring back at him. A special silent issue illustrated by Samurai Jack character designer Andy Suriano! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Antonio Fuso. Written by Jim Zub and Andy Suriano. Art by Andy Suriano. Jack reflects on his odyssey to return to the past, but he won't like what he finds staring back at him. A special silent issue illustrated by Samurai Jack character designer Andy Suriano! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Jim Zub. Art by Ethen Beavers. Cover by Andy Suriano. How can our time-traveling samurai defeat a foe that controls the forces of gravity? Get ready for a comic-reading experience like no other in this dizzying battle-tastic issue! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Jim Zub. Art by Ethen Beavers. Cover by Kagan McLeod. How can our time-traveling samurai defeat a foe that controls the forces of gravity? Get ready for a comic-reading experience like no other in this dizzying battle-tastic issue! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Jim Zub. Art by Andy Kuhn. Cover by Andy Suriano. The war without has been a failure for Aku, so now it's time to wage the war within! Can Jack overcome an opponent who unravels the thoughts and memories that make him a samurai? 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Jim Zub. Art and Cover by Andy Kuhn. The war without has been a failure for Aku, so now it's time to wage the war within! Can Jack overcome an opponent who unravels the thoughts and memories that make him a samurai? 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Jim Zub. Art by Andy Suriano and Ethen Beavers. Cover by Andy Suriano. Aku senses Jack's unexpected new flaw and calls forth a manhunt like no other. Soldiers, monsters, and bounty hunters scour the land for the weakened samurai warrior. Is anywhere safe? 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Jim Zub. Art by Andy Suriano and Ethen Beavers. Cover by Genndy Tartakovsky. Aku senses Jack's unexpected new flaw and calls forth a manhunt like no other. Soldiers, monsters, and bounty hunters scour the land for the weakened samurai warrior. Is anywhere safe? 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Jim Zub. Art by Andy Suriano and Ethen Beavers. Cover by Genndy Tartakovsky. Weak and exhausted, the fugitive samurai known only as 'Jack' is running out of hope. Will anyone come to his aid or is this the end of his lifelong mission? The 'Quest of the Broken Blade' storyline kicks into high gear! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Jim Zub. Art by Andy Suriano and Ethen Beavers. Cover by Andy Suriano. Jack is tested by power greater than any he has ever faced before. Can he prove himself worthy and regain his strength? The epic 'Quest of the Broken Blade' storyline continues! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Jim Zub. Art and Cover by Andy Suriano. Jack faces Aku in one-on-one combat and both are determined to make it their final battle. Past and present collide in this epic conclusion to the 'Quest of the Broken Blade' storyline. Don't miss it! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Jim Zub. Art by Andy Suriano. Cover by Genndy Tartakovsky. Jack faces Aku in one-on-one combat and both are determined to make it their final battle. Past and present collide in this epic conclusion to the 'Quest of the Broken Blade' storyline. Don't miss it! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Jim Zub. Art by Sergio Quijada. Cover by Andy Suriano. A prophet calling himself the 'Master of Time' hides within a compound crawling with untold monsters and deadly traps. Jack the Samurai will need to become Jack the Infiltrator if he hopes to gain an audience with the mysterious master. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Jim Zub. Art by Andy Suriano. Cover by Ethen Beavers. A prophet calling himself the 'Master of Time' hides within a compound crawling with untold monsters and deadly traps. Jack the Samurai will need to become Jack the Infiltrator if he hopes to gain an audience with the mysterious master. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Story, Art and Cover by Andy Suriano. As Jack stumbles upon the site of great battle, grave-robbing witches brings back the spirits of the dead to defeat the samurai warrior! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Story and Art by Andy Suriano. Cover by Tony Fleecs. As Jack stumbles upon the site of great battle, grave-robbing witches brings back the spirits of the dead to defeat the samurai warrior! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Jim Zub. Art by Christine Larsen. Cover by Andy Suriano. Jack reunites with the team of dapper archaeological dogs as they search for their canine ancestry, but the secrets they fetch will leave them howling! Cover price $3.99.

Written by Jim Zub. Art by Christine Larsen. Cover by Josh Burcham. Jack reunites with the team of dapper archaeological dogs as they search for their canine ancestry, but the secrets they fetch will leave them howling! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.