Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight comic books issue 4

By Ryo Mizuno and Masato Natsumoto. This all-new Lodoss series from Ryo Mizuno, the creator of the world of Lodoss and of the Grey Witch and Lady of Pharis comics and graphic novels features Spark, the young knight-in-training who dreams of being a glorious hero, but must retrieve the Crystal Ball of Souls, stolen by Dark Elves in the service of the evil Vagnado, the sorcerer of Marmo, from under his very nose. In this episode, Spark and the new heroes who will help him retrieve the Crystal Ball, have crossed the burning desert sands to the South Fort where they meet the beautiful leather-clad adventuress Laina, and nearly die when the fort is attacked by a powerful, Hydra-headed creature! This new series has glorious, action-packed art by Masato Natsumoto that Lodoss fans will love! b&w, 32pg Cover price $2.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight (2000) #18-23. Written by Ryo Mizuno. Art by Masato Natsumoto. Jiba did it; he kidnapped Neece and stole the Crystal Ball of Souls and the Staff of Life. Spark and his band of crusaders could do nothing to stop him. Now, our heroes must prevent Jiba from reaching the wicked sorcerer Vagnado, whose master plan is to resurrect Kardis, the goddess of destruction. The fate of Lodoss hangs in the balance! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.