Lone Wolf and Cub TPB (2000-2002 A Dark Horse Digest) comic books
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Issue #1-REP
Published Sep 2000 by Dark Horse.$3.99
Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "The Assassin's Road!"
Written by Kazuo Koike. Art by Goseki Kojima. Cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley.
Dark Horse Comics is proud to present one of the authentic landmarks in graphic fiction, Lone Wolf and Cub, to be published in its entirety for the first time in America. An epic samurai adventure of staggering proportions - over 7000 pages - Lone Wolf and Cub (Kozure Okami in Japan) is acknowledged worldwide for the brilliant writing of series creator Kazuo Koike and the groundbreaking cinematic visuals of the late Goseki Kojima, creating unforgettable imagery of stark beauty, kinetic fury, and visceral thematic power that influenced a generation of visual storytellers both in Japan and in the West.
Don't miss this monumental release, 28 volumes, with each collection approximately 300 pages!
Softcover, 4-in. x 6-in., 296 pages, B&W. Mature Readers
Cover price $9.95. -
Issue #2-1ST
Published Oct 2000 by Dark Horse.$18.00
$18.00
$4.99
Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Gateless Barrier!"
Written by Kazuo Koike. Art by Goseki Kojima. Cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley.
The epic continues!
Among the five stories in this issue: Cub has been captured while Lone Wolf lies unconscious! All of Cub's captors are cruel, all but the osue (the lowest maid). But her help may be her undoing. The household waits for the feared Lone Wolf to come looking for his son...and when he does...pick up volume two to find out what happens - plus four other great stories, as this classic epic continues!
Softcover, 4-in. x 6-in., 304 pages, B&W. Mature Readers
Cover price $9.95. -
Issue #3-1ST
Published Nov 2000 by Dark Horse.$22.00
$13.00
Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Flute of the Fallen Tiger!"
Written by Kazuo Koike. Art by Goseki Kojima. Cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley.
Join renegade samurai Itto Ogami and his infant son, Daigoro, in five more adventures on the dark road to Hell. What do three mysterious Shogunate assassins, a street entertainer, and the crests of the dead have in common? 'The Baby Cart Wolf' continues his dealing of death for gold and encounters one ronin who is bent on putting a stop to his journey. Will he succeed?
Follow the monthly adventures of Lone Wolf and Cub, one of the true classics of comics literature, available in America for the first time in over a decade!
Softcover, 4-in. x 6-in., 320 pages, B&W. Mature Readers
Cover price $9.95. -
Issue #3-REP
Published Dec 2000 by Dark Horse.$7.99
Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. "Flute of the Fallen Tiger!"
Written by Kazuo Koike. Art by Goseki Kojima. Cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley.
Join renegade samurai Itto Ogami and his infant son, Daigoro, in five more adventures on the dark road to Hell.
What do three mysterious Shogunate assassins, a street entertainer, and the crests of the dead have in common? 'The Baby Cart Wolf' continues his dealing of death for gold and encounters one ronin who is bent on putting a stop to his journey. Will he succeed?
Follow the monthly adventures of Lone Wolf and Cub, one of the true classics of comics literature, available in America for the first time in over a decade!
Softcover, 4-in. x 6-in., 320 pages, B&W. Mature Readers
Cover price $9.95. -
Issue #4-1ST
Published Dec 2000 by Dark Horse.$18.00
$9.99
Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The Bell Warden!"
Written by Kazuo Koike. Art by Goseki Kojima. Cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley.
The fourth volume of this ambitious monthly program collects four classic Lone Wolf tales, including one never before seen in America, where little Daigoro searches for his lost father while amazing a well-known samurai with his warrior's eyes and cool demeanor.
Also, Lone Wolf takes on the sons of the war-bell warden, legions of organized crime bosses, and a mysterious tattooed lady with a dark story and impeccable killing skills. It's bloody and romantic...and among the best the comics medium has to offer.
Softcover, 4-in. x 6-in., 320 pages, B&W. Mature Readers
Cover price $9.95. -
Issue #4-REP
Published Dec 2000 by Dark Horse.$7.99
Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. "The Bell Warden!"
Written by Kazuo Koike. Art by Goseki Kojima. Cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley.
The fourth volume of this ambitious monthly program collects four classic Lone Wolf tales, including one never before seen in America, where little Daigoro searches for his lost father while amazing a well-known samurai with his warrior's eyes and cool demeanor.
Also, Lone Wolf takes on the sons of the war-bell warden, legions of organized crime bosses, and a mysterious tattooed lady with a dark story and impeccable killing skills. It's bloody and romantic...and among the best the comics medium has to offer.
Softcover, 4-in. x 6-in., 320 pages, B&W. Mature Readers
Cover price $9.95. -
Issue #5-1ST
Published Jan 2001 by Dark Horse.$22.00
$9.99
Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Black Wind!"
Written by Kazuo Koike. Art by Goseki Kojima. Cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley.
This volume contains five powerful, classic tales of the assassin Itto Ogami, the Lone Wolf, as he continues his journey to hell. The Yagyu clan, fearful of the growing legend surrounding Lone Wolf, has decided to protect itself by sending its own assassin after him, and later pit the greatest swordsman of a rival clan against him. Also, Lone Wolf must face the leader of a bounty-hunting gang who seeks revenge against Ogami for slaying his young lord years ago, and a master gunsmith who values the art of warfare above all else and will change his life forever.
Don't miss a single volume of the acclaimed epic series that belongs on every bookshelf: Lone Wolf and Cub.
Softcover, 4-in. x 6-in., 288 pages, B&W. Mature Readers
Cover price $9.95. -
Issue #5-REP
Published Jan 2001 by Dark Horse.$7.99
Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. "Black Wind!"
Written by Kazuo Koike. Art by Goseki Kojima. Cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley.
This volume contains five powerful, classic tales of the assassin Itto Ogami, the Lone Wolf, as he continues his journey to hell.
The Yagyu clan, fearful of the growing legend surrounding Lone Wolf, has decided to protect itself by sending its own assassin after him, and later pit the greatest swordsman of a rival clan against him. Also, Lone Wolf must face the leader of a bounty-hunting gang who seeks revenge against Ogami for slaying his young lord years ago, and a master gunsmith who values the art of warfare above all else and will change his life forever.
Don't miss a single volume of the acclaimed epic series that belongs on every bookshelf: Lone Wolf and Cub.
Softcover, 4-in. x 6-in., 288 pages, B&W. Mature Readers
Cover price $9.95. -
Issue #6-1ST
Published Feb 2001 by Dark Horse.$8.30
Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Lanterns for the Dead!"
Written by Kazuo Koike. Art by Goseki Kojima. Cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley.
The legend of Lone Wolf and Cub continues to grow in this latest chapter of Koike and Kojima's epic samurai masterpiece chronicling the wanderings of Japan's deadliest assassin, Itto Ogami, and his infant son, Daigoro.
In this volume, Ogami takes on the most dangerous killer of the countryside, foils the plans of a deceptive gambling troupe, tricks an evil lord into exposing his weak underbelly, and pits himself against the Shogun's dangerous and deadly Kurokawa ninja!
Drawing extensively from Sun Tzu's The Art of War, and featuring the saddest puppy-dog story ever published, this must-have volume is packed with action and emotion.
Softcover, 4-in. x 6-in., 288 pages, B&W. Mature Readers
Cover price $9.95. -
Issue #6-REP
Published Feb 2001 by Dark Horse.$3.99
Volume 6 - 2nd and later printings. "Lanterns for the Dead!"
Written by Kazuo Koike. Art by Goseki Kojima. Cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley.
The legend of Lone Wolf and Cub continues to grow in this latest chapter of Koike and Kojima's epic samurai masterpiece chronicling the wanderings of Japan's deadliest assassin, Itto Ogami, and his infant son, Daigoro.
In this volume, Ogami takes on the most dangerous killer of the countryside, foils the plans of a deceptive gambling troupe, tricks an evil lord into exposing his weak underbelly, and pits himself against the Shogun's dangerous and deadly Kurokawa ninja!
Drawing extensively from Sun Tzu's The Art of War, and featuring the saddest puppy-dog story ever published, this must-have volume is packed with action and emotion.
Softcover, 4-in. x 6-in., 288 pages, B&W. Mature Readers
Cover price $9.95. -
Issue #7-1ST
Published Mar 2001 by Dark Horse.$8.30
$5.49
Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Cloud Dragon, Wind Tiger!"
Written by Kazuo Koike. Art by Goseki Kojima. Cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley.
There is more than just blood between parent and child. Itto Ogami and his son Daigoro have seen more blood flowing from more bodies than anyone in Edo, but what connects them is their spirit and path.
In this collection of classic stories, Itto must protect a young girl after her family is destroyed by a cunning courtesan.
Meanwhile, Itto's arch-enemy, Yagyu Retsudo, has sent the civilian police force to round up the Lone Wolf as a common criminal, and before long, Daigoro is coincidentally tangled in a messy pair of crimes. And, most dramatically, Itto returns to the scene of one of his past executions to enter a tender and honorable sword fight against an executed lord's former retainer.
Softcover, 4-in. x 6-in., 320 pages, B&W. Mature Readers
Cover price $9.95. -
Issue #7-REP
Published Apr 2001 by Dark Horse.$3.99
Volume 7 - 2nd and later printings. "Cloud Dragon, Wind Tiger!"
Written by Kazuo Koike. Art by Goseki Kojima. Cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley.
There is more than just blood between parent and child. Itto Ogami and his son Daigoro have seen more blood flowing from more bodies than anyone in Edo, but what connects them is their spirit and path.
In this collection of classic stories, Itto must protect a young girl after her family is destroyed by a cunning courtesan.
Meanwhile, Itto's arch-enemy, Yagyu Retsudo, has sent the civilian police force to round up the Lone Wolf as a common criminal, and before long, Daigoro is coincidentally tangled in a messy pair of crimes. And, most dramatically, Itto returns to the scene of one of his past executions to enter a tender and honorable sword fight against an executed lord's former retainer.
Softcover, 4-in. x 6-in., 320 pages, B&W. Mature Readers
Cover price $9.95. -
Issue #8-1ST
Published Apr 2001 by Dark Horse.$8.30
Volume 8 - 1st printing. "Chains of Death!"
Written by Kazuo Koike. Art by Goseki Kojima. Cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley.
The journey of vengeance in blood and honor continues. Under the itinerant thumb of Yagyu Retsudo, the Shogun's secret ninja warriors, the Kurokuwa clan, attempt to ensnare Ogami. Can the Lone Wolf break the chains? If so, there are many in line behind Yagyu waiting to challenge the masterful swordsman, such as a vengeful widow, numerous police, and the freezing cold of winter itself.
Plus, read the story of Ogami's rise to the position of the Shogun's Officer of Death, feel the seething root of Retsudo Yagyu's bitterness against Ogami, and watch Ogami teach a proud thief about true honor and the wages of deception. Five action-packed chapters, including never-before-translated material, are included in the latest volume of this classic series.
Read it on the bullet train to Edo!
Softcover, 4-in. x 6-in., 304 pages, B&W. Mature Readers
Cover price $9.95. -
Issue #8-REP
Published May 2001 by Dark Horse.$3.99
Volume 8 - 2nd and later printings. "Chains of Death!"
Written by Kazuo Koike. Art by Goseki Kojima. Cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley.
The journey of vengeance in blood and honor continues. Under the itinerant thumb of Yagyu Retsudo, the Shogun's secret ninja warriors, the Kurokuwa clan, attempt to ensnare Ogami. Can the Lone Wolf break the chains? If so, there are many in line behind Yagyu waiting to challenge the masterful swordsman, such as a vengeful widow, numerous police, and the freezing cold of winter itself.
Plus, read the story of Ogami's rise to the position of the Shogun's Officer of Death, feel the seething root of Retsudo Yagyu's bitterness against Ogami, and watch Ogami teach a proud thief about true honor and the wages of deception. Five action-packed chapters, including never-before-translated material, are included in the latest volume of this classic series.
Read it on the bullet train to Edo! Softcover, 4-in. x 6-in., 304 pages, B&W. Mature Readers
Cover price $9.95. -
Issue #9-1ST
Published May 2001 by Dark Horse.$8.30
$2.70
Volume 9 - 1st printing. "Shadows, Echoes!"
Written by Kazuo Koike. Art by Goseki Kojima. Cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley.
Water, death, and angry ninja take the foreground in this exciting volume of the legendary Lone Wolf and Cub series!
A pitiful ferryboat girl discovers the tragic ways of 'A Wife of the Heart,' as the Lone Wolf, Ogami Itto, stands against the man she loves. In 'Wayward Swords,' a rogue swordsman-for-hire learns a valuable lesson about Bushido, the Way of the Warrior, from the Lone Wolf. Afterwards, Ogami once again must face the treachery of the Kurokuwa ninja clan, then becomes a river porter to foil the secret plans of his enemy, the Yagyu clan, and in doing so declaring war against them all! The Lone Wolf's actions lead to a nationwide manhunt and an epic, bloody battle unlike any in comics. Don't dare miss a volume of the series that belongs on every bookshelf: Lone Wolf and Cub.
Softcover, 4-in. x 6-in., 288 pages, B&W. Mature Readers
Cover price $9.95. -
Issue #9-REP
Published Jun 2001 by Dark Horse.$3.99
Volume 9 - 2nd and later printings. "Shadows, Echoes!"
Written by Kazuo Koike. Art by Goseki Kojima. Cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley.
Water, death, and angry ninja take the foreground in this exciting volume of the legendary Lone Wolf and Cub series!
A pitiful ferryboat girl discovers the tragic ways of 'A Wife of the Heart,' as the Lone Wolf, Ogami Itto, stands against the man she loves. In 'Wayward Swords,' a rogue swordsman-for-hire learns a valuable lesson about Bushido, the Way of the Warrior, from the Lone Wolf. Afterwards, Ogami once again must face the treachery of the Kurokuwa ninja clan, then becomes a river porter to foil the secret plans of his enemy, the Yagyu clan, and in doing so declaring war against them all! The Lone Wolf's actions lead to a nationwide manhunt and an epic, bloody battle unlike any in comics. Don't dare miss a volume of the series that belongs on every bookshelf: Lone Wolf and Cub.
Softcover, 4-in. x 6-in., 288 pages, B&W. Mature Readers
Cover price $9.95. -
Issue #10-1ST
Published Jun 2001 by Dark Horse.$15.50
Volume 10 - 1st printing. "Hostage Child!"
Written by Kazuo Koike. Art by Goseki Kojima. Cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley.
The six paths and four lives are split asunder, as Itto Ogami and Daigoro become separated in one of this series' most powerful stories to date!
The Lone Wolf's arch-enemy, Yagyu Retsudo, pursues Ogami to retrieve the secret letter stolen from him, only to watch dozens of his men fall victim to the Lone Wolf's hungry sword! But Yagyu drives father and son apart as they tumble down a cliff and must survive on their own! Little Daigoro must begin his honorable search for his father. But with Yagyu's henchmen hunting high and low for the Lone Wolf and his cub, the net drags closer and the danger wraps tighter, but the blood flows ever freely.
Softcover, 4-in. x 6-in., 320 pages, B&W. Mature Readers
Cover price $9.95. -
Issue #11-1ST
Published Jul 2001 by Dark Horse.$7.99
Volume 11 - 1st printing. "Talisman of Hades!"
Written by Kazuo Koike. Art by Goseki Kojima. Cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley.
The #1-selling graphic-novel sensation continues!
The Lone Wolf and his cub, father and son, are separated by the hatred of the Yagyu - and the path to togetherness is lined with blood and honor. As Ogami continues his search for little Daigoro, he must battle deadly Yagyu assassins and aspiring, cocky samurai. He prepares to give them a taste of his blade. Meanwhile, Daigoro visits a crazed old woman living under a bridge, and teaches her a valuable lesson. In these and other stories in this volume, Lone Wolf and Cub continue to unlock the mystery of the Yagyu, one step closer to the truth behind his quest for vengeance.
Prepare for more legendary action, in a handy size that fits in your back pocket!
Softcover, 4-in. x 6-in., 320 pages, B&W. Mature Readers
Cover price $9.95. -
Issue #11-REP
Published Aug 2001 by Dark Horse.$7.70
Volume 11 - 2nd and later printings. "Talisman of Hades!"
Written by Kazuo Koike. Art by Goseki Kojima. Cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley.
The #1-selling graphic-novel sensation continues!
The Lone Wolf and his cub, father and son, are separated by the hatred of the Yagyu - and the path to togetherness is lined with blood and honor. As Ogami continues his search for little Daigoro, he must battle deadly Yagyu assassins and aspiring, cocky samurai. He prepares to give them a taste of his blade. Meanwhile, Daigoro visits a crazed old woman living under a bridge, and teaches her a valuable lesson. In these and other stories in this volume, Lone Wolf and Cub continue to unlock the mystery of the Yagyu, one step closer to the truth behind his quest for vengeance.
Prepare for more legendary action, in a handy size that fits in your back pocket!
Softcover, 4-in. x 6-in., 320 pages, B&W. Mature Readers
Cover price $9.95. -
Issue #14-1ST
Published Oct 2001 by Dark Horse.$11.75
Volume 14 - 1st printing. "Day of Demons!"
Written by Kazuo Koike. Art by Goseki Kojima. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz.
As the flames draw nearer, the fire gets hotter.
Ronin assassin Ogami Itto seeks to learn what's written on the secret messages from the corrupt Yagyu clan to the Shogun, and leaves a river of blood in his path. Elsewhere, a shamed woman attempts to force her husband to name his own child, but his job and honor stand in the way. Daigoro makes a new friend in another samurai fated to seppuku - ritual suicide - and defends the honor of a young playmate. The world keeps turning as the Lone Wolf and his Cub wander the land seeking revenge and answers, the questions to which are written in blood and ink.
Softcover, 4-in. x 6-in., 320 pages, B&W. Mature Readers
Cover price $9.95. -
Issue #15-1ST
Published Nov 2001 by Dark Horse.$5.10
Volume 15 - 1st printing. "Brothers of the Grass!"
Written by Kazuo Koike. Art by Goseki Kojima. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz.
The legendary saga of Lone Wolf and Cub passes the halfway mark with this stunning volume.
Watch as Ogami Itto, the Lone Wolf, comes face-to-face with his arch-enemy, Yagyu Retsudo, in a tale of dark ambition and political intrigue. Witness the tragic tale of the Women of Sodeshi. Stalk alongside a deep-cover ninja as he chases his brother who has fled his station, while a group of shadow warriors prepare for a suicide mission to find a secret gold mine - guarded by the Lone Wolf! America's best-selling graphic novel series continues to gain legions of fans.
Don't miss the largest volume of LW&C yet, for the same low price!
Softcover, 4-in. x 6-in., 352 pages, B&W. Mature Readers
Cover price $9.95. -
Issue #17-1ST
Published Jan 2002 by Dark Horse.$9.49
Volume 17 - 1st printing. "Will of the Fang!"
Written by Kazuo Koike. Art by Goseki Kojima. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz.
The epic journey of Ogami Itto and Daigoro continues in this stunning volume! A female yakuza and her band are ordered to catch Lone Wolf and Cub, but the authorities aren't counting on a woman's heart. Meanwhile, the Yagyu have called in Japan's most deadly bounty hunters, and offer an even greater reward - can the Lone Wolf trust anyone around him, when the lure of wealth tempts even seemingly harmless peasant folk? And with Daigoro feverish and near death's door, can Lone Wolf and Cub make it through a winter gale to safety?
Softcover, 4-in. x 6-in., 320 pages, B&W. Mature Readers
Cover price $9.95. -
Issue #19-1ST
Published Mar 2002 by Dark Horse.$4.70
Volume 19 - 1st printing. "Moon in Our Hearts!"
Written by Kazuo Koike. Art and cover by Goseki Kojima.
The Eisner and Harvey Award-winning series continues! The time for delay is past. Itto Ogami and Daigoro are headed for Edo, to face Retsudo of the Yagyu once and for all! Stalked by bounty hunters and killers after their reward money, the Lone Wolf now faces deadlier enemies still. Retsudo has called out the nation's most accomplished rifleman, and dispatched a cannon-laden man of war, to intercept the father and son as they navigate treacherous cliffs and the high seas of Japan!
Softcover, 4-in. x 6-in., 320 pages, B&W. Mature Readers
Cover price $9.95. -
Issue #20-1ST
Published Apr 2002 by Dark Horse.$9.49
Volume 20 - 1st printing. "A Taste of Poison!"
Written by Kazuo Koike. Art and cover by Goseki Kojima.
A quest for vengeance wouldn't be complete without a little poison. Having tired of his retainer's futile attempts at reining in the unstoppable samurai, the shogun himself sends Abeno Kaii, a master of poison, to join the Yagyu in their hunt for ronin Itto Ogami and his little boy Daigoro. Armed with a sack full of poison and a network of streetwalking spies, Abeno creeps ever closer to the father and son. Soon Ogami and Daigoro find themselves surrounded on all sides, facing deadly secret agents, murderously seductive prostitutes, and a river of poison flowing all around them!
The Eisner and Harvey Award winning series rolls ever onward with five more stories of intrigue and intensity.
Softcover, 4-in. x 6-in., 320 pages, B&W. Mature Readers
Cover price $9.95. -
Issue #21-1ST
Published May 2002 by Dark Horse.$9.49
Volume 21 - 1st printing. "Fragrance of Death!"
Written by Kazuo Koike. Art and cover by Goseki Kojima.
As the trail of blood and honor gets deeper and longer, corruption and double crossings abound. Two considerably evil and ambitious forces, previously teamed to finally kill the vengeful samurai Ogami Itto, clash in the torrential rains that continue to pound Edo. Determined to be the first to reach Ogami Itto and his son Diagoro, the shogun's own poisoner waits in a temple where the samurai and his toddler boy left their cart, reflecting on the path that has led him to this point, and brewing his most deadly poison. And the fiery Retsudo won't be stopped in his quest to kill Ogami, however now he must be wary of the poisoner's crafty ways.
Meanwhile, the Lone Wolf and Cub enlist the aid of a tailor to help them prepare for what could be their last stand! There's something in the air, and it smells like death!
Softcover, 4-in. x 6-in., 320 pages, B&W. Mature Readers
Cover price $9.95. -
Issue #22-1ST
Published Jun 2002 by Dark Horse.$9.49
Volume 22 - 1st printing. "Heaven and Earth!"
Written byKazuo Koike. Art and cover by Goseki Kojima.
Rain. Poison. Explosives. Vengeance. It's a deadly combination that forms a volatile mixture of deceit, betrayal, and hate as the final showdown between Lone Wolf assassin Ogami Itto and his nemesis Retsudo begins. While the torrential rains continue to pound Edo, the fiery Retsudo and his bloodthirsty Yagyu army rush along the banks of the swelling Hatcho River, racing to beat a load of explosives that's traveling down the other side, heading right into the hands of the vengeful samurai Ogami. Meanwhile, the cunning poisoner Abeno sees his chance to destroy both sides as they run headlong on their collision course - he's going to flood all of Edo! Forced to put their battle aside, Ogami and Retsudo find themselves fighting side by side to save all of Edo from the floods, while Ogami's little son Daigoro wanders alone, fighting for his life and searching for his father! It's a deluge of evil, and it threatens to wash away all that stands in its path!
Every story in each new volume of Lone Wolf and Cub is being presented to American readers for the first time! A true roller coaster ride all the way to the finish!
Softcover, 4-in. x 6-in., 388 pages, B&W. Mature Readers
Cover price $9.95. -
Issue #24-1ST
Published Aug 2002 by Dark Horse.$4.70
Volume 24 - 1st printing. "In These Small Hands!"
Written by Kazuo Koike. Art by Goseki Kojima. Cover by MATT WAGNER.
The true meaning of Bushido, the warrior code, oozes from every page of this volume. A little boy desperately attempts to drag his ronin father to safely, even if it costs him his own life; that same wandering samurai and his mortal enemy work together to save the frostbitten fingers of the same little boy, knowing they will eventually match swords again in a battle to the death; another samurai bites his own tongue, killing himself and locking a dark secret in his grave. The code of the samurai is complex and rich with irony, which is why so few carry this code through life. But as we draw closer to the conclusion of this epic struggle, the true bushi are stepping forth and showing their colors. It will truly be a fight to the finish. So, in these final days, a ronin and his young boy will visit the grave of their murdered wife and mother. It just might be the last Spring the two will share, like the many petals falling from branches.
Softcover, 4-in. x 6-in., 320 pages, B&W. Mature Readers
Cover price $9.95. -
Issue #26-1ST
Published Oct 2002 by Dark Horse.$9.49
Volume 26 - 1st printing. "Struggle in the Dark!"
Written by Kazuo Koike. Art by Goseki Kojima. Cover by MATT WAGNER.
One could believe the old adage about the grass being greener on the other side. But, if you're referring to the "other side" of the Sanzu, the river between life and death, chances are it will be white, the color of a samurai's death robes. And a lot of that "grass" was probably dispatched by the hand of Itto Ogami. The Yagyu "grass," spies planted for years in local citizenry, has been on the move, gathering in Edo for a final battle. The ronin Itto Ogami has walked a path of demons with Daigoro at his side, on a quest of vengeance and death that has shaken the very foundations of the samurai caste and the shögunate. No one has been able to stop him, not even the crafty, Abeno Kaii and it looks like he's about see his final day, but he won't go out without a battle of wits!
Only three more volumes until the long-awaited conclusion of Lone Wolf and Cub. And when it's over, you'll only want to read it again.
Softcover, 4-in. x 6-in., 312 pages, B&W. Mature Readers
Cover price $9.95. -
Issue #28-1ST
Published Dec 2002 by Dark Horse.$2.50
Volume 28 - 1st printing. "Lotus Throne!"
Written by Kazuo Koike. Art by Goseki Kojima. Cover by Guy Davis.
What exactly needs to be said in solicitation copy for the VERY LAST VOLUME OF LONE WOLF AND CUB? It's the moment you've all been waiting years and years to read. It's the end of the long path the ronin father and son have been on since the boy's birth. Through unimaginable violence and bad weather, across hundreds of miles of blood-soaked roadbeds, over years of tragedy and anguish, to this final 320 pages of still-epic story, Itto and Daigoro have kept us holding on to what little hope exists in a world where honor is all but forgotten and warriors are obsolete. It's a bloody battle all the way to the finish, with dramatic twists and turns right up to the final page.
Stay with us as we conclude the translation of what will always be considered one of the finest examples of comic-book mastery ever created, Lone Wolf and Cub.
Softcover, 4-in. x 6-in., 320 pages, B&W. Mature Readers
Cover price $9.95.
