Samurai comic books issue 1

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Samurai Legend (2008 Marvel Soleil) #1-4. Written by JEAN-FRANCOIS DI GIORGIO. Art and cover by FRÉDÉRIC GENÊT. The European best-seller - now finally presented in English! Writer Jean-Francois Di Giorgio and artist Frédéric Genêt tap into the rich mythology of the noble Samurai, creating a nuanced look at the fabled Japanese warriors. Having become a samurai, Takeo feels strong enough to confront his past. On the borders of Japan, a terrible plan is being plotted: General Akuma, one of the Empire's most influential figures, seems to be dead set on betraying the Emperor to his own advantage. However, a grave secret links the two men: the 13th prophet. Meanwhile, Takeo hopes to discover who he is. Why did he grow up in a monastery? And why was he abandoned by his brother ten years earlier? His quest will put him in deep torment, placing him in the middle of the dark destiny of the Empire and the 13th prophet! Hardcover, 192 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $24.99.

1st printing.

Samurai Pizza Cats! They're fighting crime all over town! In the early 1990s, this trio of mechanoid feline fighters became the favorite heroes of many afternoon anime aficionados! Samurai Pizza Cats: Official Fan Book is the ultimate celebration of the original Japanese version of the show, "Kyatto Ninden Teyandee". Inside you'll find pinup artwork, character designs and profiles, episode summaries, rough concepts, and several exclusive interviews with the show's creators.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.99.

1st printing.

Written by Pamela Turner. Art and cover by Gareth Hinds.

A samurai fights for honor and survival in a real-life Game of Thrones. Stirring narrative nonfiction recounts the rise of Minamoto Yoshitsune from seemingly doomed infant to immortal warrior-hero (and one of the most famous samurai in Japanese history). Acclaimed author Pamela S. Turner delivers all the drama, romance, and tragedy of the original story - with delightfully dry wit and a healthy dose of modern perspective. Gorgeous ink paintings by celebrated graphic-novelist Gareth Hinds complete this irresistible package.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 256 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

1st printing. Written by Kyoichi Nanatsuki. Art by Yuki Miyoshi. Based on the bestselling video game - in the year of 1787 it is a time of plague and famine in Japan. Nakoruru, a nature-loving priest, Haohmaru, a warrior with a death wish, and Hanzo, a ninja loyal to the Shogun, are the only thing standing in the way of mankind and the invading hordes of the demonic Dark Kingdom. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

Reprint. Written by Kyoichi Nanatsuki. Art by Yuki Miyoshi. Based on the bestselling video game - in the year of 1787 it is a time of plague and famine in Japan. Nakoruru, a nature-loving priest, Haohmaru, a warrior with a death wish, and Hanzo, a ninja loyal to the Shogun, are the only thing standing in the way of mankind and the invading hordes of the demonic Dark Kingdom. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

Add to cart Fine $4.00

Add to cart Fine $4.00

1st printing.

By Stephen Turnbull.

This Samurai history, filled with dozens of woodblock prints and photographs, is an authoritative text on Japan's most fearsome warriors.

Through fascinating stories and full-color historical images that show the samurai in mesmerizing detail, military historian Stephen Turnbull provides an invaluable guide to an enduring legacy.

The earliest samurai warriors were actually aristocratic mounted archers, not swordsmen. Only as the archer gave way to the mounted spearman did swordsmanship come into play. Turnbull details how the history and the legacy of the samurai developed over centuries into a multifaceted, richly elaborate tapestry of martial and societal traditions.

From the first recorded use of the word samurai in the eighth century to the final wars waged in resistance to the Meiji government in the late nineteenth century, this Japanese history book recounts the complex history of these warriors and demonstrates why the samurai continue to fascinate the world today.

Includes 180 color and b&w photos and images!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 208 pages, PC/PB&W.

2nd and later printings.

By Stephen Turnbull.

This Samurai history, filled with dozens of woodblock prints and photographs, is an authoritative text on Japan's most fearsome warriors.

Through fascinating stories and full-color historical images that show the samurai in mesmerizing detail, military historian Stephen Turnbull provides an invaluable guide to an enduring legacy.

The earliest samurai warriors were actually aristocratic mounted archers, not swordsmen. Only as the archer gave way to the mounted spearman did swordsmanship come into play. Turnbull details how the history and the legacy of the samurai developed over centuries into a multifaceted, richly elaborate tapestry of martial and societal traditions.

From the first recorded use of the word samurai in the eighth century to the final wars waged in resistance to the Meiji government in the late nineteenth century, this Japanese history book recounts the complex history of these warriors and demonstrates why the samurai continue to fascinate the world today.

Includes 180 color and b&w photos and images!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 208 pages, PC/PB&W.

1st printing.

By Thomas Louis and Tommy Ito .

The samurai were the most skilled elite group of combatants the world has ever seen. Their name means one who serves. Years of training, discipline, and self-sacrifice combined with advanced weaponry and unprecedented tactical acumen created a force unmatched over centuries of Japanese history.

Samurai explores the essence, truth, and wisdom of these remarkable warriors. It features renowned samurai warriors, their weapons, armor, and military strategies and illuminates their unwavering Bushido philosophy – the strict code of honor requiring absolute loyalty to their master above all else, and ritual suicide in preference to dying a dishonored death.

This book explores the spirit, body, and minds of these sublime paladins who long ago passed into legend, but still live on today.

Hardcover, 6-ion. x 9-in., 208 pages, Text (with full color and B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $9.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

2nd and later printings.

By Thomas Louis and Tommy Ito .

The samurai were the most skilled elite group of combatants the world has ever seen. Their name means one who serves. Years of training, discipline, and self-sacrifice combined with advanced weaponry and unprecedented tactical acumen created a force unmatched over centuries of Japanese history.

Samurai explores the essence, truth, and wisdom of these remarkable warriors. It features renowned samurai warriors, their weapons, armor, and military strategies and illuminates their unwavering Bushido philosophy – the strict code of honor requiring absolute loyalty to their master above all else, and ritual suicide in preference to dying a dishonored death.

This book explores the spirit, body, and minds of these sublime paladins who long ago passed into legend, but still live on today.

Hardcover, 6-ion. x 9-in., 208 pages, Text (with full color and B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $9.95.

1st printing. Collects Samurai (2016 Titan) #1-4. Written by Jean-François Di. Art by Frédéric Genet. Takeo has finally escaped from the clutches of the 13th Prophet! He is free to continue his search for the missing brother who abandoned him ten years earlier. His quest takes him to an unnamed island, where he will learn the Bushido Way, and what it really means to be a Samurai! Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

1st printing. Written by Stephen Turnbull. The world of the samurai - the legendary elite warrior cult of old Japan - has for too long been associated solely with military history and has remained a mystery to the general reader. In this exciting new book, Stephen Turnbull, the world's leading authority on the samurai, goes beyond the battlefield to paint a picture of the samurai as they really were. Familiar topics such as the cult of suicide, ritualised revenge and the lore of the samurai sword are seen in the context of an all-encompassing warrior culture that was expressed through art and poetry as much as through violence. Using themed chapters, the book studies the samurai through their historical development and their relationship to the world around them - relationships that are shown to persist in Japan even today. Softcover, 7 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 224 pages, Text with B&W and Color photos Cover price $18.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Barry Blair. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., full color. Cover price $6.95.

1st printing. Collects Samurais Blood (2011 Image) #1-6.

Written by OWEN WISEMAN. Art by NAM KIM. Cover by JO CHEN.

In feudal Japan, an era when lineage defined you, three teenagers must make their way through the world hiding their identities in order to find their destinies. As their village burns behind them, they are headed for a city they'd heard about only in stories. The three young samurai must now struggle to stay alive and take vengeance on the evil usurper who has destroyed the rest of their clan and the only world they'd ever known. Will they rise on the tides of vengeance, or they will they fall on the swords of fate?

Softcover, 172 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

1st printing. In Sengoku Basara, mighty samurai warlords and their armies battle all across feudal Japan, each hoping to enact their own personal vision for the future of the land. Sengoku Basara Samurai Heroes: Official Complete Works collects the unique artwork behind the latest game in this landmark Capcom series. Included in this collection are character designs, rough sketches, promotional art, and an exclusive interview with the creators behind Sengoku Basara. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 152 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

1st Printing. Sourcebook for weapons an gear for use with the Shadowrun table top game. Softcover, 8.5" x 11", 112 pages, B&W.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Pranks and Attacks!"

Written by Laurent Richard. Art and cover by Nicolas Ryser.

Tao, the Little Samurai - Tao is a master at pulling off jokes and pranks, but he's also determined to become a master of martial arts someday!

In volume 1, Pranks and Attacks!, Tao is studying martial arts at the famous Master Snow's school. But no matter how hard he concentrates on his lessons, mischief gets in the way!

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 64 pages, full color.

Cover price $6.95.