Blade of the Immortal (1996) comic books 1996
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Issue #1
Published Jun 1996 by Dark Horse.$2.50
"Criminal!" Story and art by Hiroaki Samura. To end his immortal suffering, he must slay one thousand enemies! Manji, a ronin warrior of feudal Japan, has been cursed with immortality. To rid himself of this curse, to regain his mortality, and to end his life of misery, he must slay one thousand evil men! His quest begins when a young girl seeks his help in taking revenge on her parents' killers . . . and his quest won't end until the blood of a thousand has spilled! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #2
Published Jul 1996 by Dark Horse.$2.50
Conquest: Part 1 of 3 - Story and art by Hiroaki Samura. Anotsu is a master swordsman, perhaps the best in Japan. Such a claim might bring honor to other men, but Anotsu uses his skills only to harm others. His philosophy: the only use for a sword is to kill. And he shall learn that lesson well at the Blade of the Immortal. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #3
Published Aug 1996 by Dark Horse.$2.50
Conquest: Part 2 of 3 - Story and art by Hiroaki Samura. Rin is not a skilled fighter, certainly not as skilled as her father. But she is a warrior, and she will avenge her father's death at the hands of renegade swordsman Kuroi. Or die trying. Follow the epic quest of Manji, who, cursed with immortality, must slay 1,000 enemies before he may enjoy eternal peace! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $0.95.
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Issue #4
Published Sep 1996 by Dark Horse.$2.50
$2.50
Conquest: Part 3 of 3 - Story and art by Hiroaki Samura. Kuroi loves women. It is the kind of love that burns him down in his belly and makes his brain fight to break out of his skull. It is the kind of love that forces him to cut off their heads and stitch them into his clothing. He showed his love to Rin's mother. Now he wants to show his love to Rin. Follow the epic quest of Manji, who, cursed with immortality, must slay 1,000 enemies before he may enjoy eternal peace! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #5
Published Oct 1996 by Dark Horse.$2.50
$2.50
Genius: Part 1 of 2 - Story and art by Hiroaki Samura. In order that he may end his immortal suffering, Manji must slay one thousand enemies -- and it looks like he has all the targets he needs in the followers of Anotsu! The master swordsman continues to elude Manji by sending his disciples to do his dirty work. And as his flock dwindles, the immortal ninja gets closer to his prey. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #6
Published Nov 1996 by Dark Horse.$2.50
$2.50
Genius: Part 2 of 2 - Story and art by Hiroaki Samura. Sori has given up the arts of the ninja for the arts of the painter, and he's more interested in finding the right shade of red paint than shedding red blood! But that doesn't mean there aren't killers looking for him! When a wave of ronin warriors invades the painter's compound, the immortal warrior Manji must face them alone. And while he may be immortal, these samurai are interested in seeing just how much pain and disfigurement he can take! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #7
Published Dec 1996 by Dark Horse.$2.50
$2.50
Fanatic: Part 1 of 2 - Story and art by Hiroaki Samura. For the sins of his past, Manji has been cursed with immortality. Before his curse will end -- before he can claim his eternal rest -- 1,000 sinners must die by his hand! Manji's female companion, Rin, finds the treasured sword of her destroyed kendo 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. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $2.95.
