Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997-2015 Dark Horse) comic books 2003-2005

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.

Cover price $16.95.

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.

Cover price $16.95.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. "Mirror of the Soul!"

Story and Art by Hiroaki 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.

Cover price $17.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Volume 13 - 2nd and later printings. "Mirror of the Soul!"

Story and Art by Hiroaki 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.

Cover price $17.95.

Volume 14 - 1st Printing. "Last Blood!" Collects Blade of the Immortal (1996-2007) #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.

Cover price $17.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Volume 14 - 2nd and later printings. "Last Blood!" Collects Blade of the Immortal (1996-2007) #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.

Cover price $17.95.