Banya The Explosive Delivery Man TPB (2006 Digest) comic books 2005-2007

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kim Young-Oh. With a worldwide war raging between humans and monsters, the young delivery men of the Gaya Desert Post Office do not pledge allegiance to any country or king. They are banded together by a pledge to deliver. Fast. Precise. Secure. Banya, the craziest and craftiest of the bunch, will stop at nothing to get a job done. Known as the Explosive Delivery Man for his risk taking, bold resolve, and impeccable record, Banya agrees to complete a wounded soldier's mission to transport a parcel of great importance--not knowing what dangers lie in store for him and his friends! As their arduous journey begins, Banya promises, "There isn't a delivery I can't make. I always deliver." Kim Young-Oh's fantastical world is filled with unique monsters, vicious swordplay, and a dash of hotfooted humor. This series is presented in its original Korean format and translated by the mother/son team of Anna Kirk and Derek Kirk Kim! Banya launches Dark Horse's first foray into manhwa or Korean comics. Top 10 selling title in Korea! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kim Young-Oh. Young Kong is entrusted with a delivery of great importance, and Banya schemes to free Mei from her captors. Instead of fighting fire with fire, Banya fights monsters with monsters! The delivery men of the Gaya Desert Post Office have only one motto: "Fast. Precise. Secure." Banya, the craziest and craftiest of the bunch, will stop at nothing to get a job done. Known as the "Explosive Delivery Man" for his daring, dedication, and diligence, Banya promises, "There isn't a delivery I can't make!" Whether it's transporting a rare artifact or reuniting a mother with her long-lost son, Banya will speed through war-torn deserts and mysterious forests, relying on flexibility, daring, and wits to complete his missions?no matter what the odds! Kim Young-Oh presents a world filled with unique monsters, heated battles, and a splash of saucy humor. This series is presented in its original Korean format. Translated by the mother/son team of Anna Kirk and Derek Kirk Kim! Banya continues Dark Horse's exciting foray into manhwa, the world of Korean comics. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kim Young-Oh. The cunning and intrepid Banya faces his greatest challenge yet! The unstoppable delivery man finds himself in the middle of a mysterious dispute at the heart of a sacred temple-trapped between devout warrior-priests and the vicious, ruthless Torren! But Banya pledges allegiance to no religion or country, only to the motto of the Gaya Desert Post Office: "Fast. Precise. Secure." Banya's certainly no stranger to mayhem, and he proudly asserts, "There isn't a delivery I can't make!" This time, however, have he and his young cohort Kong bitten off more than they can chew? Kim Young-Oh's latest action-packed romp is filled with tense battles, horrific villains and monsters, and perfectly-timed comedic moments. This series is presented in its original Korean format. Translated by the mother/son team of Taesoon Kang and Derek Kirk Kim! Banya continues Dark Horse's exciting foray into manhwa, the world of Korean comics. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kim Young-Oh. After last volume's shocking cliffhanger, Banya's screams are still ringing across Gaya's wastelands, and the desert deliverymen are in some serious danger. The future is at stake, and fists are about to fly, as two bloodthirsty villains corner our heartbroken hero. He's kept his cool while mingling with the monstrous Torren, fighting off gargantuan pit bulls, and dodging the giant Gwichi worm's sneak attacks-but now Banya has gone crazy with anguish and rage and is about to unleash a world of hurt on two mutated killers! This second-to-last volume of Banya: The Explosive Delivery Man isn't all gloom and doom, though, as Kim Young-Oh continues to mix incredible artwork and fast-paced storytelling with perfectly timed slapstick moments and surprising plot twists. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kim Young-Oh. In an exciting volume of nonstop action, the story of Banya: The Explosive Delivery Man comes to an end! Banya races to deliver his most important "package" ever-the powerful summoner Jiahn-to the aptly named Land of Death. Jiahn must reach her destination before an extraordinary evil is unleashed upon Gaya, but a vicious pack of warriors and monsters, led by the villainous Kamutu, closes in quickly. When Banya regains his memory, will he slip back into the role of a brutal killer and join Kamutu, or will his love for his friends at the Gaya Desert Post Office overcome the pull of a violent, rage-filled past? Kim Young-Oh delivers a brilliantly illustrated climax to this action-packed series. This series is presented in its original Korean format and translated by the mother/son team of Taesoon Kang and Derek Kirk Kim! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.