Rebirth TPB (2003-2009 Tokyopop) comic books 2002-2004

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kang-Woo Lee. Created by Kang-Woo Lee and first published in Korea in 1998, Rebirth tells the story of Dark Magician Deshwitat Rudbich, a vampire who was sealed in limbo 300 years ago by the Light Magician Kalutika. Resurrected in the present day, Deshwitat now vows to destroy Kalutika. He has the help of a team of spiritual warriors, and is determined to unlock the Light Magic necessary to bring this mad magician down for good. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 186 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Kang-Woo Lee. Created by Kang-Woo Lee and first published in Korea in 1998, Rebirth tells the story of Dark Magician Deshwitat Rudbich, a vampire who was sealed in limbo 300 years ago by the Light Magician Kalutika. Resurrected in the present day, Deshwitat now vows to destroy Kalutika. He has the help of a team of spiritual warriors, and is determined to unlock the Light Magic necessary to bring this mad magician down for good. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 186 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kang-Woo Lee. Kalutika, once an agent of goodness, now uses Light Magic in his plot for domination. Deshwitat is the only one who can possibly stand against him, but as proven 300 years ago, his Dark Magic is unable to defeat Kalutika. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Kang-Woo Lee. Kalutika, once an agent of goodness, now uses Light Magic in his plot for domination. Deshwitat is the only one who can possibly stand against him, but as proven 300 years ago, his Dark Magic is unable to defeat Kalutika. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kang-Woo Lee. An experiment in synthesis. A puppet of flesh made by Buddhist monks, Beryun is a living Yin Yang symbol, a perfect synthesis of Light and Dark magic. She is a creature of opposites. Beautiful, yet deadly -- spiritual, yet soulless. The Dark magician and vampire Deshwitat came to China to visit her creators with in the hope that they could teach Light Magic. A wandering swordsman who cannot die. Three hundred years ago, Rett Buttler was one of Deshwitat's only friends. After the Light Sorcerer Kalutika imprisoned Deshwitat, Rett fought to avenge his friend and would have died, had not his opponent other plans. Kalutika cursed Rett with immortality so that he would live to see the Armageddon that he would bring forth. An unexpected savior Deshwitat began his journey seeking only revenge, but now he has the weight of the world on his hands. His enemy, Kalutika, is prophesized to bring about the end of the world, and Deshwitat must master Light Magic in order to stop him. When Eastern monks fail Deshwitat, only one option remains to him He must travel west to the very source of Light Magic The Vatican. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 188 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kang-Woo Lee. The head Bishop of the Vatican sets a trap for Deshwitat with deadly results. Remi believes that Deshwitat is dead, and celebrates but her happiness is short lived as she contemplates the future and wonders how she will rescue her father without him. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kang-Woo Lee. Deshwitat, Rett, Millenear, Remi, and Beryun face unbelievable hazards in the bowels of The Vatican ... and, as a result they truly begin to bond as a team. Deshwitat realizes in the course of their travails that he does not need to master Light Magic he only needs to refine and strengthen his Dark Magic. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kang-Woo Lee. Millenear reads a book from the Vatican cathedral's secret archive. Preserved in its pages is the tragic story of Deshwitat and Kalutika's entangled history. Laden with deception and cruelty, the story reveals the source of Deshwitat's hatred toward his former friend Kalutika. Deshwitat also doles out his own brand of revenge to those who crossed him and killed his parents. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kang-Woo Lee. Kalutika Maybus, now a Major in the Sacred Knights Brigade, finds an unlikely ally in Rett Butler, a Robin Hood-like bandit awaiting execution. Kal offers Rett a full pardon, and in return Rett joins Kal, who seeks revenge against the man who accosted his sister, Danube. While investigating reports of several mysterious disappearances in "The Forest of No-Return," Kal, Rett, and Father Daniel come across a grisly scene. And it isn't long before they are overrun by a horde of ravenous vampires, led by the creature that thirsts for vengeance-the vampire, Deshwitat! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kang-Woo Lee. Major Kalutika has made quite a name for himself in the Sacred Knights. But while on a routine escort involving Lilith Servino, the comely daughter of a wealthy church elder, Kal's squad is ambushed by a local tribe of bandits bent on kidnapping her. With Rett back at the outpost it seems as if all hope is lost...until an unwilling hero makes an entry. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kang-Woo Lee. When Kalutika's company attempts to rescue Lilith, they confront quite a quagmire in the Swamp Clan, a monstrous group of bandits who want nothing more than to rush in for the kill. The battle heats up until the sun sets...and the vampire Deshiwatat rises, emerging to weary warriors on the battlefield. Is he a ray of hope or simply a prelude to greater darkness? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 9 - 2nd or later printing. Story and art by Kang-Woo Lee. When Kalutika's company attempts to rescue Lilith, they confront quite a quagmire in the Swamp Clan, a monstrous group of bandits who want nothing more than to rush in for the kill. The battle heats up until the sun sets...and the vampire Deshiwatat rises, emerging to weary warriors on the battlefield. Is he a ray of hope or simply a prelude to greater darkness? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kang-Woo Lee. The golden years of the vampire Deshwitat unfold, as he believes he has finally found his place in this world alongside his friends Kalutika and Rett. However, not all that glitters is gold as an enigmatic robed man brings news of an ominous 'Day of Promise' that is somehow entwined with Kal's birthday and may alter the course of Deshwitat's and Lilith's future ... forever! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 11 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kang-Woo Lee. Before Rett and Kal can fully deal with Kalutika's otherworldly origins, Father Daniel brings some troubling news: The corrupt Cardinal Josimov charges Deshwitat's beloved Lilith and Kualutika's sister Danube of being witches...an accusation that is punishable by death! Meanwhile, as the "Day of Promise" draws closer, the first step of the prophecies begin to come to pass. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.