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Path (2002) comic books 2003-2005

  • Issue #10
    Path (2002) 10

    Written by Ron Marz, art by Bart Sears & Mark Pennington, colors by Michael Atiyeh He swore to destroy the gods he once served! The holy monk Obo-san embodied the feudal ideals of piety, honor and duty. Then his samurai brother called upon the gods to save his nation, only to be slain by to the petty, spiteful deities. Now, armed with the Weapon of Heaven, Obo-san seeks the death of the gods who betrayed him and the rebirth of his own shattered faith. While Obo-san contemplates rebellion, Wulf and Aiko undertake a perilous journey. In order to rescue Wulf's lover from the clutches of the mad Emperor Mitsumune, the pair must return to the capital of Yazaki and slip unseen into the royal palace. But they cannot begin to imagine what awaits them within the shadows... On sale December 18 FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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    $5 The Path #10 CrossGen 2003 NM Ron Marz Bart Sears Mark Pennington - samourais

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  • Issue #11
    Path (2002) 11

    Written by Ron Marz, art by Bart Sears & Mark Pennington, colors by Michael Atiyeh He swore to destroy the gods he once served! The holy monk Obo-san embodied the feudal ideals of piety, honor and duty. Then his samurai brother called upon the gods to save his nation, only to be slain by to the petty, spiteful deities. Now, armed with the Weapon of Heaven, Obo-san seeks the death of the gods who betrayed him and the rebirth of his own shattered faith. A mountainside retreat becomes a slaughterhouse as a band of ninjas descend upon Obo- san. In the employ of the mad Emperor Mitsumune, the assassins are charged to return with the Weapon of Heaven and Obo-san's head! 32 pages full color, on Sale January 22 $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #12
    Path (2002) 12

    Written by Ron Marz, art by Bart Sears & Mark Pennington, colors by Michael Atiyeh He swore to destroy the gods he once served! The holy monk Obo-san embodied the feudal ideals of piety, honor and duty. Then his samurai brother called upon the gods to save his nation, only to be slain by to the petty, spiteful deities. Now, armed with the Weapon of Heaven, Obo-san seeks the death of the gods who betrayed him and the rebirth of his own shattered faith. A journey across the countryside of his homeland forces Obo-san to confront what his nation truly means to him, and spurs him to a fateful decision that will change the course of history. Can a man love his country so much that he is forced to destroy it?32 pages full color, on sale February 26 ... $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #13
    Path (2002) 13

    Written by Ron Marz, art by Mathew Smith & Mark Pennington, colors by Michael Atiyeh He swore to destroy the gods he once served! The holy monk Obo-san embodied the feudal ideals of peity, honor and duty. Then his samurai brother called upon the gods to save his nation, only to be slain by the petty, spiteful deities. Now, armed with the Weapon of Heaven, Obo-san seeks the death of the gods who betrayed him and the rebirth of his shattered faith. As Obo-san prepares to take a fateful step from which there can be no turning back, the evil emperor of Shinacea again mounts an effort to obtain the all-powerful Weapon of Heaven. And this time his tool will be Obo-san's deceased brother, Todosi! New penciler Matthew Smith (Day of Judgment, The Clockmaker) debuts. On sale March 26. FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #14
    Path (2002) 14

    Written by Ron Marz, art by Matthew Smith & Mark Pennington, colors by Michael Atiyeh He swore to destroy the gods he once served! The holy monk Obo-san embodied the feudal ideals of piety, honor and duty. Then his samurai brother called upon the gods to save his nation, only to be slain by to the petty, spiteful deities. Now, armed with the Weapon of Heaven, Obo-san seeks the death of the gods who betrayed him and the rebirth of his own shattered faith. As Obo-san prepares for war, he is confronted by literally the last person he ever expected as his brother Todosi seemingly returns from the grave. Will Obo-san surrender the Weapon of Heaven to his brother, or is there something far more sinister at work here? FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #15
    Path (2002) 15

    Written by Ron Marz, art by Matthew Smith & Mark Pennington, colors by Michael Atiyeh He swore to destroy the gods he once served! The holy monk Obo-san embodied the feudal ideals of piety, honor and duty. Then his samurai brother called upon the gods to save his nation, only to be slain by to the petty, spiteful deities. Now, armed with the Weapon of Heaven, Obo-san seeks the death of the gods who betrayed him and the rebirth of his own shattered faith. While Obo-san and Aiko are confronted by the past and ponder their future at Obo-san's ancestral estate, Wulf and the disgraced sumo Yama journey to the far north of their island nation. They hope to recruit the wild tribesman of the region to their rebellion, but rather than comrades, they find deadly enemies. 32 pages full color, on sale May 28 ... $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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    $2 Path, The #15 FN; CrossGen | Ron Marz Samurai Story - we combine shipping

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  • Issue #16
    Path (2002) 16

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    by Ron Marz, Matthew Smith, Mark Pennington, & Michael Atiyeh Wulf's life is in Yama's hands! While Obo-san and Aiko contemplate delivering themselves into the hands of their enemies, Wulf and former sumo wrestler Yama have journeyed to the north in order to recruit soldiers for the coming rebellion. Their reception, however, has been less than what they had hoped as they face execution unless Yama can defeat a demon of the forest. FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #17
    Path (2002) 17

    Ron Marz (w), Matthew Smith (p), Mark Pennington (i), Michael Atiyeh (c) A duo in danger! They say that the enemy of your enemy is your friend... and now the former monk Obo-san and the deadly beauty Aiko must test the adage?with their lives! When our intrepid tag-team ventures deep into the heart of treacherous territory, what will the Nogawa clan take: Obo-san's offer... or his head?! "What we have here is a heroic epic worthy of Frank Miller in his heyday." ?Comics International 32 pgs, full color, on sale July 30 $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #18
    Path (2002) 18

    Ron Marz (w), Ron Wagner (p), Armando Durruthy (i), Frank D'Armata (c) While the monk-turned-warrior Obo-san gathers his troops for revolt, the mad Emperor Mitsumune rebuilds his own samurai army, spelling certain doom for Obo-san's rebellion! "Beautiful...mysterious..." ?BPM Magazine 32 pgs, full color, on sale August 27 $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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    $2 2003 Crossgen Comic The Path #18 1st Printing VG

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  • Issue #19
    Path (2002) 19

    Ron Marz (w), Matthew Smith (p), Mark Pennington (i), Michael Atiyeh (c) Jump on as a new story begins! Obo-san attempts to flush out a traitor as he challenges the Storyteller about his true nature ? leading to a devastating confrontation with the awesome power of the Weapon of Heaven! FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #20
    Path (2002) 20

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    Ron Marz (w), Matthew Smith (p), Mark Pennington (i), Michael Atiyeh (c) The rebellion erupts! The uprising against the mad Emperor Mitsumune begins as Obo- san leads his forces into battle! But can the former monk withstand the might of the imperial samurai army? 32 pgs, full color, on sale Oct. 29 $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #21
    Path (2002) 21

    Ron Marz (w), Matthew Smith (p), Mark Pennington (i), Michael Atiyeh (c) Guest-starring Boon and Po Po from WAY OF THE RAT! The bumbling thief and his talking mentor monkey are here.to steal Obo-san's all-powerful Weapon of Heaven! FC, 32pg $2.95 on sale Nov. 26 Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #22
    Path (2002) 22

    Ron Marz (w), Matthew Smith (p), Mark Pennington (i), Michael Atiyeh (c) Guest-starring Boon and Po Po from WAY OF THE RAT! Boon has stolen the all- powerful Weapon of Heaven...but will Obo-san kill to get it back? 32 pgs, on sale Dec. 31 $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #23
    Path (2002) 23

    Written By Ron Marz Penciled By Matthew Smith Series finale! At long last, Obo-san and his rebel forces collide with the vast army of Emperor Mitsumune! Who will survive the fields of death? 32 pgs, on sale Jan. 28 $2.95 Cover price $2.95.