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Afro Samurai TPB (2008- ) #1-1ST
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Sep 2008
Original cover price: $10.99
Number of pages: 176
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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takashi Okazaki. It's all about revenge - Nothing personal. In the bleak world of the swordsman, it is said that he who becomes the Number 1 samurai shall rule the world. And only Number 2 is allowed to challenge Number 1. Afro Samurai has assumed the mantle of Number 2, seeking vengeance against Number1, a gunman who killed his father years ago. But assassins lurk at every corner, seeking to rob Afro Samurai of the title of Number 2. Can Afro survive long enough to exact his revenge? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W (with blood colored in red).
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Afro Samurai TPB (2008- ) #2-1ST
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Feb 2009
Original cover price: $12.99
Number of pages: 176
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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takashi Okazaki. Brutally wounded in his battle against the teddy bear-headed master swordsman Kuma, Afto awakens to find himself in the care of a village of people who have each been stricken by tragedy. Yet unlike Afro, instead of letting their lives become overpowered by the thirst of vengeance, they have embraced the teachings of The One and found inner peace. But their peaceful lives are soon to change forever - for wherever Afro Samurai journeys violence follows in his wake! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W (with blood colored in red).
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Art of Usagi Yojimbo HC (2004) #1-1ST
Dark Horse:
Nov 2004
Original cover price: $39.95
Number of pages: 200
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1st printing. In the tradition of celebrated collections The Art of Sin City and The Art of Hellboy, Dark Horse is proud to showcase the work of multi award-winning artist Stan Sakai in The Art of Usagi Yojimbo. Timed to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the creation of Sakai's signature character, Usagi Yojimbo, this stunning hardcover will be printed on high- quality paper stock and will feature scores of never-before-seen pieces, a long out-of-print 12-page primer illustrating how Stan creates each of his Usagi stories, 48 full-color pages of Stan's beautiful painted artwork, and more. Additionally, some of the biggest names in comics pay tribute to their favorite rabbit ronin in a fantastic gallery section, with pinups by Frank Miller, Sergio Aragonés, Jeff Smith, and Matt Wagner, among others! An overdue addition to the bookshelves of any avid Usagi fan or admirer of the comics medium, The Art of Usagi Yojimbo is destined to become a treasured piece in many collections. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 200 pages, PC/PB&W.
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Art of Usagi Yojimbo TPB (2006) #1-1ST
Dark Horse:
Feb 2006
Original cover price: $29.95
Number of pages: 200
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1st printing. In the tradition of the celebrated collections The Art of Sin City and The Art of Hellboy, Dark Horse is proud to showcase the work of multi award-winning creator Stan Sakai in The Art of Usagi Yojimbo, offered in a softcover format for the first time. The sold-out hardcover edition, timed to coincide with the twentieth anniversary of the creation of Sakai's signature character, Usagi Yojimbo, was met with an overwhelming response from thousands of fans around the world. This softcover edition will be printed on the same high-quality paper stock and will feature scores of never-before-seen pieces, a long out-of-print twelve-page primer illustrating how Stan creates each of his Usagi stories, forty-eight full-color pages of Stan's beautiful painted artwork, and more. Additionally, some of the biggest names in comics pay tribute to their favorite rabbit ronin in a fantastic gallery section, with pinups by Frank Miller, Geof Darrow, Jeff Smith, Sergio Aragonés, and Matt Wagner, among others! ? The Art of Usagi Yojimbo HC was nominated for Eisner Awards in the categories of Best Publication Design and Best Comics-Related Book while selling out in less than six months! Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 200 pages, PC/PB&W.
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Bastard Samurai TPB (2007) #1-1ST
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Mar 2003
Original cover price: $12.95
Number of pages: 112
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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.
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Bastard Samurai TPB (2007) #1-REP
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2003
Original cover price: $12.99
Number of pages: 112
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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.
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Black Leopard GN (2003-2004) #1-1ST
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Sep 2003
Original cover price: $14.95
Number of pages: 150
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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Storya nd art by Wing Shing Ma. With the broad and all-encompassing writing style of Storm Riders and the artistic wizardry of Heaven Sword & Dragon Sabre, ComicsOne brings martial arts fans, Black Leopard - Wing Shing Ma's modern-day contemporary kung fu epic. Guns blaze, gangland violence is rampant yet two brothers and their kung fu fighting compatriots show defiance with an iron fist! Softcover, 150 pages, full color.
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Black Leopard GN (2003-2004) #2-1ST
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Dec 2003
Original cover price: $14.95
Number of pages: 150
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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Wing Shing Ma. The Black Sun agent known as Eclipse is more than pleased to put Leopard six feet under for the death of his son. But Martial Sanbu adds his might to lend Leopard a hand. But is it enough to stop this massive powerhouse. Also Ti Jun encounters hard times in Hong Kong. Softcover, 150 pages, full color.
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Black Leopard GN (2003-2004) #3-1ST
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Mar 2004
Original cover price: $14.95
Number of pages: 150
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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Wing Shing Ma. As Leopard heals from his bout with Eclipse, he and Martial Sanbu take a boat ride to a remote island where they meet a powerful cyborg, a strange ape-like mutation, and more Black Sun operatives! Softcover, 150 pages, full color.
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Black Leopard GN (2003-2004) #4-1ST
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Jun 2004
Original cover price: $14.95
Number of pages: 150
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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Wing Shing Ma. Softcover, 150 pages, full color.
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Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997- ) #1-1ST
Dark Horse:
Mar 1997
Original cover price: $14.95
Number of pages: 136
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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Blood of a Thousand!" Collects Blade of the Immortal (1996- ) #1-6. Art and story 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.
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Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997- ) #1-REP
Dark Horse:
Apr 1998
Original cover price: $14.95
Number of pages: 136
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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "Blood of a Thousand!" Collects Blade of the Immortal (1996) #1-6. Art and story 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, 136 pages, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., B&W.
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Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997- ) #2-1ST
Dark Horse:
Mar 1998
Original cover price: $14.95
Number of pages: 176
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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Cry of the Worm!" Collects Blade of the Immortal (1996) #7-11. Art and story 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.
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Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997- ) #2-REP
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Apr 1998
Original cover price: $14.95
Number of pages: 176
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Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. "Cry of the Worm!" Collects Blade of the Immortal (1996) #7-11. Art and story 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.
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Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997- ) #3-1ST
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Feb 1999
Original cover price: $12.95
Number of pages: 208
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Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Dreamsong!" Collects Blade of the Immortal (1996) #12-18. Art and Story 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, 208pages, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., B&W.
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Apr 1999
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Number of pages: 208
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Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. "Dreamsong!" Collects Blade of the Immortal (1996) #12-18. Art and Story 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.
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Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997- ) #4-1ST
Dark Horse:
Aug 1999
Original cover price: $14.95
Number of pages: 176
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Volume 4 - 1st printing. "On Silent Wings!" Collects Blade of the Immortal (1996) #19-22. Story and art by Hiroaki Samura Manji. 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.
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Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997- ) #4-REP
Dark Horse:
1999
Original cover price: $14.95
Number of pages: 176
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Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. "On Silent Wings!" Collects Blade of the Immortal (1996) #19-22. Story and art by Hiroaki Samura Manji. 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.
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Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997- ) #5-1ST
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Mar 2000
Original cover price: $14.95
Number of pages: 184
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Volume 5 - 1st printing. "On Silent Wings II." Collects Blade of the Immortal (1996) #23-28. Story and art by Hiroaki Samura Manji. In her quest across feudal Japan to avenge the murder of her parents, Rin has seen too much death and agony. When she befriends a young boy, she is horrified to discover that his father is a member of the band of assassins. Weary of blood, Rin now wishes only an apology from the killer, a mask maker whose only desire is to keep his evil past from his son and who will take up the sword again to protect his secret. Softcover, 184 pages, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., B&W.
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Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997- ) #5-REP
Dark Horse:
2000
Original cover price: $14.95
Number of pages: 184
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Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. "On Silent Wings II." Collects Blade of the Immortal (1996) #23-28. Story and art by Hiroaki Samura Manji. In her quest across feudal Japan to avenge the murder of her parents, Rin has seen too much death and agony. When she befriends a young boy, she is horrified to discover that his father is a member of the band of assassins. Weary of blood, Rin now wishes only an apology from the killer, a mask maker whose only desire is to keep his evil past from his son and who will take up the sword again to protect his secret. Softcover, 184 pages, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., B&W.
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Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997- ) #6-1ST
Dark Horse:
Oct 2000
Original cover price: $14.95
Number of pages: 192
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Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Dark Shaows!" Story and art by Hiroaki Samura. Anotsu Kagehisa has turned his Ittö-ryü into the most famous sword school in Japan, a dojo of outcasts and eccentrics who've slaughtered their way to the top of Japan's world of the blade. But as the old Japanese saying goes, 'The nail that sticks up gets hammered down,' and now Anotsu must relearn that ancient lesson when he discovers the existence of the Akagi, a mysterious organization formed from the survivors of the many rival sword schools destroyed by the ruthless Ittö-ryü. The Akagi are sworn to vengeance against Anotsu's dojo, but what Anotsu doesn't know is that the Akagi are wooing the immortal samurai, Manji, to join them in their war to exterminate the Ittö-ryü! Softcover, 192 pages, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., B&W.
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Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997- ) #6-REP
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Oct 2000
Original cover price: $14.95
Number of pages: 192
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Volume 6 - 2nd and later printings. "Dark Shaows!" Story and art by Hiroaki Samura. Anotsu Kagehisa has turned his Ittö-ryü into the most famous sword school in Japan, a dojo of outcasts and eccentrics who've slaughtered their way to the top of Japan's world of the blade. But as the old Japanese saying goes, 'The nail that sticks up gets hammered down,' and now Anotsu must relearn that ancient lesson when he discovers the existence of the Akagi, a mysterious organization formed from the survivors of the many rival sword schools destroyed by the ruthless Ittö-ryü. The Akagi are sworn to vengeance against Anotsu's dojo, but what Anotsu doesn't know is that the Akagi are wooing the immortal samurai, Manji, to join them in their war to exterminate the Ittö-ryü! Softcover, 192 pages, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., B&W.
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Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997- ) #7-1ST
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Apr 2001
Original cover price: $16.95
Number of pages: 240
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Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Heart of Darkness!" Story and art by Hiroaki Samura Manji. It is said that the enemy of my enemy is my friend, but couldn't he just be another enemy? Rin and her bodyguard, the immortal swordsman Manji, need to know the answer when they visit the headquarters of the mysterious Akagi assassins - led by the beautiful and deadly Hyakurin - who are out for vengeance against the Itto-Ryu, the rogue sword-school of Anotsu Kagehisa, the man responsible for the murder of Rin's parents. Can Rin and Manji hold to their own course once they've agreed to join forces with the misfit band of killers? Softcover , 240 pages, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., B&W.
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Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997- ) #7-REP
Dark Horse:
2001
Original cover price: $16.95
Number of pages: 240
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Volume 7 - 2nd and later printings. "Heart of Darkness!" Story and art by Hiroaki Samura Manji. It is said that the enemy of my enemy is my friend, but couldn't he just be another enemy? Rin and her bodyguard, the immortal swordsman Manji, need to know the answer when they visit the headquarters of the mysterious Akagi assassins - led by the beautiful and deadly Hyakurin - who are out for vengeance against the Itto-Ryu, the rogue sword-school of Anotsu Kagehisa, the man responsible for the murder of Rin's parents. Can Rin and Manji hold to their own course once they've agreed to join forces with the misfit band of killers? Softcover , 240 pages, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., B&W.
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Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997- ) #8-1ST
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Aug 2001
Original cover price: $15.95
Number of pages: 208
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Volume 8 - 1st printing. "The Gathering!" Collects Blade of the Immortal (1996- ) #43-50. Story and art by Hiroaki Samura. The immortal samurai, Manji, and his charge, Rin have lost their best chance to avenge the death of Rin's parents at the hands of Anotsu Kagehisa's renegade sword school, the deadly Itto-ryu. Manji and Rin's alliance with the mysterious Mugai-ryu assassins has failed, and now for Rin to pursue her parents' killer, she must pass through the Shogun's checkpoints that control the roads out of Edo, a task she must perform without Manji, who is one of the most wanted men in all Japan and she is sure to be detected. When Manji discovers Rin has gone, he faces the impossible choice of storming the checkpoint by force or leaving Rin to face Anotsu and his trained killers alone. And when Rin is falsely named as an accomplice in a savage murder, the stakes are raised ever higher as she faces even greater odds to fulfill her blood oath! Softcover, 208 pages, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., B&W.
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Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997- ) #8-REP
Dark Horse:
2001
Original cover price: $15.95
Number of pages: 208
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Volume 8 - 2nd and later printings. "The Gathering!" Collects Blade of the Immortal (1996- ) #43-50. Story and art by Hiroaki Samura Manji. The immortal samurai, Manji, and his charge, Rin have lost their best chance to avenge the death of Rin's parents at the hands of Anotsu Kagehisa's renegade sword school, the deadly Itto-ryu. Manji and Rin's alliance with the mysterious Mugai-ryu assassins has failed, and now for Rin to pursue her parents' killer, she must pass through the Shogun's checkpoints that control the roads out of Edo, a task she must perform without Manji, who is one of the most wanted men in all Japan and she is sure to be detected. When Manji discovers Rin has gone, he faces the impossible choice of storming the checkpoint by force or leaving Rin to face Anotsu and his trained killers alone. And when Rin is falsely named as an accomplice in a savage murder, the stakes are raised ever higher as she faces even greater odds to fulfill her blood oath! Softcover, 208 pages, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., B&W.
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Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997- ) #9-1ST
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Dec 2001
Original cover price: $15.95
Number of pages: 216
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Volume 9 - 1st printing. "The Gathering II!" Collects Blade of the Immortal (1996) #51-57. Story and art by Hiroaki Samura Manji. While the immortal samurai, Manji, has his hands full with a trio of skillful and merciless killers of the renegade Ittö-ryü sword school, Manji's charge, Rin, prepares to make her way through government checkpoints to leave Edo and find Anotsu Kagehisa,lord of the Ittö-ryü and murderer of her parents and fulfill her quest of vengeance. Unjustly wanted for murder, Rin must try to pass in disguise, but the checkpoint officers are no fools, and she will not pass without a thorough interrogation and one slip will mean Rin's execution! Softcover, 216 pages, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., B&W.
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Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997- ) #9-REP
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2001
Original cover price: $15.95
Number of pages: 216
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Volume 9 - 2nd and later printings. "The Gathering II!" Collects Blade of the Immortal (1996) #51-57. Story and art by Hiroaki Samura Manji. While the immortal samurai, Manji, has his hands full with a trio of skillful and merciless killers of the renegade Ittö-ryü sword school, Manji's charge, Rin, prepares to make her way through government checkpoints to leave Edo and find Anotsu Kagehisa,lord of the Ittö-ryü and murderer of her parents and fulfill her quest of vengeance. Unjustly wanted for murder, Rin must try to pass in disguise, but the checkpoint officers are no fools, and she will not pass without a thorough interrogation and one slip will mean Rin's execution! Softcover, 216 pages, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., B&W.
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Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997- ) #10-1ST
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Jun 2002
Original cover price: $16.95
Number of pages: 232
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Volume 10 - 1st printing. "Secrets!" Collects Blade of the Immortal (1996) #58-65. Story and art by Hiroaki Samura Manji. Anotsu Kagehisa, murderous leader of the rogue Ittö-ryü, has journeyed to the mountains far from Edo to the remote Shingyötö-ryü dojo under invitation to bring the sword school under his wing. But instead of a warm welcome, Anotsu finds a dojo full of angry young men who don't want to take orders from an upstart, unless he can proves he's tougher than the best of them! That sits just fine with Anotsu, who has dedicated his life to putting the killing back into Japan's formalized sword schools, but Anotsu suspects that something more than proof of his worthiness lies beneath the challenge. Meanwhile, the immortal swordsman, Manji, is recovering from a battle that left him literally cut to pieces. His charge, Rin, is till nowhere to be found, bound for vengeance against Anotsu, but soon his troubles may become a bit more immediate, troubles that even an immortal may not survive! Softcover, 232 pages, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., B&W.
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Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997- ) #10-REP
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2002
Original cover price: $16.95
Number of pages: 232
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Volume 10 - 2nd and later printings. "Secrets!" Collects Blade of the Immortal (1996) #58-65. Story and art by Hiroaki Samura Manji. Anotsu Kagehisa, murderous leader of the rogue Ittö-ryü, has journeyed to the mountains far from Edo to the remote Shingyötö-ryü dojo under invitation to bring the sword school under his wing. But instead of a warm welcome, Anotsu finds a dojo full of angry young men who don't want to take orders from an upstart, unless he can proves he's tougher than the best of them! That sits just fine with Anotsu, who has dedicated his life to putting the killing back into Japan's formalized sword schools, but Anotsu suspects that something more than proof of his worthiness lies beneath the challenge. Meanwhile, the immortal swordsman, Manji, is recovering from a battle that left him literally cut to pieces. His charge, Rin, is till nowhere to be found, bound for vengeance against Anotsu, but soon his troubles may become a bit more immediate, troubles that even an immortal may not survive! Softcover, 232 pages, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., B&W.
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Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997- ) #11-1ST
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Dec 2002
Original cover price: $14.95
Number of pages: 192
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Volume 11 - 1st printing. "Beasts!" Collects Blade of the Immortal (1996) #66-72. Story and art by Hiroaki Samura Manji. After traveling a long and perilous road together, Rin and her immoral bodyguard, Manji, have become separated, Rin risking life and limb in her pursuit of her family's murderer, the ruthless Anotsu Kagehisa, leader of the outlaw Itto-Ryu sword school. Manji is slowly recovering and reassembling after being dismembered by Itto-ryu thugs, and has set off to find Rin. Meanwhile, both friends and enemies are also assembling. Manji's ally, the beautiful assassin Hyakurin has put a lot of Itto-ryu swordsmen under the dirt, but the tides are turned when she falls under the hands of a group of Itto-ryu killers who will go to any length and spare no agonies to get her to talk. Softcover, 192 pages, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., B&W.
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Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997- ) #11-REP
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2002
Original cover price: $14.95
Number of pages: 192
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Volume 11 - 2nd and later printings. "Beasts!" Collects Blade of the Immortal (1996) #66-72. Story and art by Hiroaki Samura Manji. After traveling a long and perilous road together, Rin and her immoral bodyguard, Manji, have become separated, Rin risking life and limb in her pursuit of her family's murderer, the ruthless Anotsu Kagehisa, leader of the outlaw Itto-Ryu sword school. Manji is slowly recovering and reassembling after being dismembered by Itto-ryu thugs, and has set off to find Rin. Meanwhile, both friends and enemies are also assembling. Manji's ally, the beautiful assassin Hyakurin has put a lot of Itto-ryu swordsmen under the dirt, but the tides are turned when she falls under the hands of a group of Itto-ryu killers who will go to any length and spare no agonies to get her to talk. Softcover, 192 pages, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., B&W.
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Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997- ) #12-1ST
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Nov 2003
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Number of pages: 232
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Volume 12 - 1st printing. "Autumn Frost!" Story and art by Hiroaki Samura. You'd think that Manji, the immortal swordsman, would have dispatched just about every sinister personality in feudal Japan on his mission to slay a thousand evil men. But instead of thinning out the vicious herd, he's only shaken loose the most vicious and depraved. Now, Manji and his pal Magatsu are on the trail of one of the baddest apples in the barrel, Shira, old enemy of Manji-and a one-handed enemy, courtesy of the immortal's blade. But while manji and Magatsu are hunting Shira, the crafty killer has hired a pack of hunters of his own, and if he can't kill Manji, he's hoping for the next best thing: to cut Manji to pieces on a daily basis. Softcover, 232 pages, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., B&W.
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Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997- ) #12-REP
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Nov 2003
Original cover price: $16.95
Number of pages: 232
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Volume 12 - 2nd and later printings. "Autumn Frost!" Story and art by Hiroaki Samura. You'd think that Manji, the immortal swordsman, would have dispatched just about every sinister personality in feudal Japan on his mission to slay a thousand evil men. But instead of thinning out the vicious herd, he's only shaken loose the most vicious and depraved. Now, Manji and his pal Magatsu are on the trail of one of the baddest apples in the barrel, Shira, old enemy of Manji-and a one-handed enemy, courtesy of the immortal's blade. But while manji and Magatsu are hunting Shira, the crafty killer has hired a pack of hunters of his own, and if he can't kill Manji, he's hoping for the next best thing: to cut Manji to pieces on a daily basis. Softcover, 232 pages, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., B&W.
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Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997- ) #13-1ST
Dark Horse:
Aug 2004
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Number of pages: 256
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Volume 13 - 1st printing. "Mirror of the Soul!" Story and art by Hirokai Samura. Anotsu Kagehisa, master swordsman and leader of the rogue Itto-ryu dojo, has sheathed his blade for the moment to join in marriage with the daughter of a swordmaster whose dojo is to be brought under Onotsus' dark wing. But for a man of action, the formal traditions of feudal Japan can be just as tense and fraught with hidden agendas as the battlefield. And while Anotsu may indulge in a moment of peace, his enemies are not at rest, among them Rin, who has stalked him for years to take revenge for the murder of her parents. Anotsu had best make sure that if he stops to smell the flowers, he doesn't end up losing his head! Softcover, 256 pages, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., B&W.
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Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997- ) #14-1ST
Dark Horse:
May 2005
Original cover price: $17.95
Number of pages: 256
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Volume 14 - 1st Printing. "Last Blood!" Collects Blade of the Immortal (1996- ) #90-98. Story and art by Hiroaki Samura. Rin has spent countless days chasing the murderer of her parents, and now she has Anotsu Kagehisa where she wants him, but the deathly ill Anotsu is too sick for the honor-bound Rin to strike down. But such is not the case for the students of the Shingyötö-ryü, who are out to avenge the death of their sword master, and they have Rin captured and Anotsu cornered. The spirit of revenge is thick in the air?and about to get thicker as Manji, Rin's immortal bodyguard, finally reunites with his charge as this pot of retribution prepares to boil over. And so Manji's faced with a strange irony?to save Rin, he must cut down the men who are out to kill Anotsu, Manji's sworn enemy! Softcover, 256 pages, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., B&W.
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Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997- ) #14-REP
Dark Horse:
2005
Original cover price: $17.95
Number of pages: 256
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Volume 14 - 2nd and later printings. "Last Blood!" Collects Blade of the Immortal (1996- ) #90-98. Story and art by Hiroaki Samura. Rin has spent countless days chasing the murderer of her parents, and now she has Anotsu Kagehisa where she wants him, but the deathly ill Anotsu is too sick for the honor-bound Rin to strike down. But such is not the case for the students of the Shingyötö-ryü, who are out to avenge the death of their sword master, and they have Rin captured and Anotsu cornered. The spirit of revenge is thick in the air?and about to get thicker as Manji, Rin's immortal bodyguard, finally reunites with his charge as this pot of retribution prepares to boil over. And so Manji's faced with a strange irony?to save Rin, he must cut down the men who are out to kill Anotsu, Manji's sworn enemy! Softcover, 256 pages, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., B&W.
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Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997- ) #15-1ST
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Feb 2006
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Volume 15 - 1st printing. "Trickster!" Collects Blade of the Immortal (1996) #99-105. Story and art by Hiroaki Samura. Kidnapped and bound by three Itto-ryü warriors, Rin is unable to warn her bodyguard Manji, the immortal swordsman, that he's heading into a trap. To make matters worse, the Itto-ryü possess a large dose of kessen-satsu, the only poison known to damage Manji's blood and severely cripple his regenerative abilities. And is Mugai-ryü assassin Giichi following Manji in order to help rescue Rin ... or will he just stick around long enough to finish off any survivors? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., B&W.
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Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997- ) #15-REP
Dark Horse:
2006
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Volume 15 - 2nd and later printings. "Trickster!" Collects Blade of the Immortal (1996) #99-105. Story and art by Hiroaki Samura. Kidnapped and bound by three Itto-ryü warriors, Rin is unable to warn her bodyguard Manji, the immortal swordsman, that he's heading into a trap. To make matters worse, the Itto-ryü possess a large dose of kessen-satsu, the only poison known to damage Manji's blood and severely cripple his regenerative abilities. And is Mugai-ryü assassin Giichi following Manji in order to help rescue Rin ... or will he just stick around long enough to finish off any survivors? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., B&W.
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Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997- ) #16-1ST
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Dec 2006
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Volume 16 - 1st printing. "Shortcut!" Collects Blade of the Immortal (1996- ) #106-111. Story and art by Hiroaki Samura. As Rin frets over her bodyguard Manji's disappearance, she is surprised by the arrival of two traveling warriors, the feisty, headstrong Döa Yoshino and her huge, brutish companion, Isaku Yasono-ökami. Rin quickly regrets her decision to let this strange couple stay with her, but her detective work takes priority when she returns to the stronghold of Habaki Kagamura to search for Manji. Meanwhile, Kagimura's medical examiners begin to test the seemingly immortal Manji, who is imprisoned, chained, and a very unwilling toy in their merciless hands! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., B&W.
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Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997- ) #17-1ST
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Jun 2007
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Volume 17 - 1st printing. "On the Perfection of Anatomy!" Collects Blade of the Immortal (1996- ) #112-117. Story and art by Hiroaki Samura. Manji, the immortal swordsman, lies imprisoned in the bakufu stronghold of the mysterious Habaki Kagimura. Seeking to impart the life-extending powers of Manji's kessen-chu bloodworms to other humans, Kagimura orders his medical examiners to discover the secrets of Manji's amazing regenerative abilities. Using a series of convicts as live subjects in an increasingly grisly series of twisted experiments, Burando, Kagimura's lead medical examiner, begins to grow more desperate and sickened with each horrifying failure. And through it all, Manji lives, and regenerates, and bides his time for the moment that he can pay back his tormentors...limb by limb! Dark, violent, and yet possessing subtle emotional depth, Blade re-invents the traditional period samurai tale by imbuing it with a streetwise modernist sensibility to create an epic tale of incomparable skill and audacious reach. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., B&W. MATURE READERS
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Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997- ) #18-1ST
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Feb 2008
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Volume 18 - 1st printing. "The Sparrow Net!" Collects Blade of the Immortal (1996- ) #118-126. Story and art by Hiroaki Samura. The immortality of the captive Manji is being sorely tested, as the horrifying experiments commanded by Habaki Kagimura in the dungeons below Edo castle continue. One of Kagimura's doctors, Ayame Burando, has already gone half-mad, tormented by the sickening mutilations intended to unlock the secret of passing Manji's amazing regenerative powers to others, and Burando's replacements have upped the ante with their utter incompetence. Meanwhile, Manji's charge, Rin, is desperately trying to find him, but Edo's brutal police are on her trail, and the race is on for Rin to free her immortal bodyguard before she joins him behind bars! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., B&W. MATURE READERS
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Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997- ) #19-1ST
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Jun 2008
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Number of pages: 168
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Volume 19 - 1st printing. "Badger Hole!" Collects Blade of the Immortal (1996- ) #127-131. Story and art by Hiroaki Samura. The time for reconnaissance, planning, and waiting is over! Rin and Döa, desperate to be reunited with their friends (or even reassured that they're alive), take their first bold steps in penetrating Edo Castle's defenses and foiling Kagimura's foul "immortality" experiments! A trip to an old doctor, a chance encounter with a high-strung peasant, and an appearance by a strange, all-new Itto-ryü warrior combine to make this volume an important series of encounters in persistent Rin's quest to find Manji and Isaku-and in her own growth as a warrior! The "Badger Hole" is a dank passageway that leads to an underground tunnel system beneath Edo Castle. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., 168 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS
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Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997- ) #20-1ST
Dark Horse:
Dec 2008
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Number of pages: 280
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Volume 20 - 1st printing. "Demon Lair!" Story and art by Hiroaki Samura. A massive, 280-page volume brings readers back into the "Badger Hole" with Rin and Doa, as they make some shocking discoveries and finally find their missing companions! When Rin bumps into Toraemon, the unfortunate assistant to crazy Doc Burando and witness to his disgusting "immortality experiments," it seems that breaking Manji free will be a breeze. Not so. Getting Manji out of Edo's nightmarish underground cells and dank tunnel systems will be just as arduous as the ordeal of locating him was! More secrets about fan-favorite Döa's past are revealed, and we get a bittersweet glimpse at her early years traveling with her beloved Isaku. Several old teams are reunited, a mind-blowing battle quickly starts and races us through most of this astonishing volume, and an old villain finally sees some pointed retribution at the hands of one of his prisoners! Let the breakout battle in the "Demon Lair" begin! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., 280 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS
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Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997- ) #21-1ST
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Jul 2009
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Number of pages: 232
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Volume 21 - 1st printing. "Demon Lair: Part 2!" Story and art by Hiroaki Samura. prisoner subjected to Habaki Kagimura and crazy Doc Burando's twisted experiments for far too long, Manji finds himself closer to freedom than ever before-but several colorful villains block his way! While the shogun's executioner matches Manji and Döa's skills, the reborn, powerful Isaku struggles with Asaemon and Kagimura's henchmen. The breakout battle in the tunnels beneath Edo Castle continues! With plenty of mortal enemies to go around, Manji and company are surprised by the appearance of Burando's most horrific kessen-chu success story, just as the already treacherous tunnels begin to flood. Rin tries to remain hopeful, Burando faces the reality of his "immortality experiments" on Manji, and a monstrous villain makes a return appearance! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., 232 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS
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Bodycount TPB (1996 Image) #1-1ST
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1996
Original cover price: $17.95
Number of pages: 110
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1st printing. Collects Bodycount (1996 Image) #1-4. Written by Kevin Eastman. Art by Simon Bisley and Kevin Eastman. Starring Casey Jones and Raphael from the pages of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Softcover, 110 pages, full color. Mature Readers
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Bodycount TPB (2008 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) #1-1ST
Heavy Metal:
Jul 2008
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1st printing. Collects Bodycount (1996 Image) #1-4. Written by Kevin Eastman. Art by Simon Bisley. Casey Jones and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, Raphael, find themselves caught up in the middle of an international family murder/revenge/assassination plot, complete with gansters, thugs, secret agents, double agents and more spent shell casings than the D-Day invasion! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., full color. Mature Readers
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Chinese Hero GN (2007 Includes Hardcover Case) #1-1ST
DGN Production:
Feb 2007
Original cover price: $26.95
Number of pages: 240
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Hardcover Case Included - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Wing Shing Ma. The timeless action classic originally published under Jademan Comics, returns - completely digitally remastered! In Volume 1, a series of jarring tragedies strike the young Hero as his family is placed square in the middle of a dispute that transcends the Pacific Ocean. Inside each ornately embroidered case readers will find the corresponding volume of Chinese Hero in its entirety, along with several goodies for collectors: a Chinese Hero poster, Chinese Hero cards, and more! Softcover (includes hardcover case), 240 pages, full color. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.
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Chinese Hero GN (2007 Includes Hardcover Case) #2-1ST
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May 2007
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Hardcover Case Included - Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Wing Shing Ma. This timeless action classic continues. It's been years since Hero lost his son and servant - Sheng Nu to the abyss near the No Shadow School. But unbeknownst to Hero, they have survived, but not without much trepidation and repeated peril. The seemingly villainous HELL's GATE will stop at nothing to grant the dying wish of their deceased leader... To make Hero's young son the new clan leader of the infamous Hell's Gate! Inside each ornately embroidered case readers will find Chinese Hero Vol. #2 in its entirety, along with several goodies for collectors: a Chinese Hero poster, Chinese Hero Cards and more. Softcover (includes hardcover case), 240 pages, full color. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.
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Chinese Hero GN (2007 Includes Hardcover Case) #3-1ST
DGN Production:
Aug 2007
Original cover price: $19.95
Number of pages: 240
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Hardcover Case Included - Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Wing Shing Ma. Reunited and it feels so good...' That's right, after 15 long years of separation, Hero and his ornery son, Jian are finally brought together. Too bad Jian is the only one who realizes it. Confused? Check out volume #3 for this and a bizarre disease that requires the victim to subsist on a diet of roaches! Inside each ornately embroidered case readers will find Chinese Hero Vol. #3 in its entirety, along with several goodies for collectors: a Chinese Hero poster, a digital preview of Vol. #4, original artwork before the digital recoloring, a sample of DrMaster's other works and more. Softcover (Includes hardcover case), 240 pages, full color. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.
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