Bastard GN (2003-2009 Viz) New Format Edition comic books 2004-2006

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kazushi Hagiwara.

In a postapocalyptic world of heavy metal fantasy, the only thing able to save humans from orcs, lizard men, and other monsters is something even more evil. Sealed within a 14-year-old boy, the chaotic wizard Dark Schneider is unleashed to fight four mighty generals and their plot to resurrect an evil god! Wielding the legendary Sword of Lightning and ultra-high-level elemental magic, Arshes Nei and her armies are poised to devastate the kingdom of Metallicana, and only D.S. stands in her way. But can there be any doubt of the outcome when the prophet's crystal ball has already showed a vision of Dark Schneider... dead?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $9.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kazushi Hagiwara.

Dark Schneider is dead. While his friends and lovers mourn, his enemies prepare for a final assault on Earth's last surviving kingdom. As evil prophet Abigail attacks with an army of zombies, the valiant defenders - Arshes Nei and Ninja Master Gara - must face untold monsters. Can anything short of Dark Schneider's resurrection save them - and the world?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $9.95.

Volume 6 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kazushi Hagiwara.

After making their way through a perilous dungeon, past giant eyeballs and fiery demons, Dark Schneider and Princess Sheila face the young wizard's old ally Ninja Master Gara in a duel that pits sword against magic. But their duel is nothing compared to what awaits - a deadly encounter with sorceress Arshes Nei, former pupil, lover, and now mortal enemy who demands Dark Schneider's head.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $9.95.

Volume 7 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kazushi Hagiwara.

It isn't a real apocalypse if it can't always get even worse. Gathering the three Infernal Arms ? the Ring of Satan, the Demon-Mail and the Devil's Mace ? the dark priest Abigail combines them in to the ultimate magical weapon, the living bio-organic armor Omega Abigail! Wielding energy beams of godlike power, immune to all possible damage, the omnipotent giant robot threatens to turn the wizard Dark Schneider into a bloody paste beneath its heel!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $9.95.

Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kazushi Hagiwara.

Dismemberment can't stop Dark Schneider! As the evil priest Abigail unleashes his ultimate weapon to wipe out what's left of his foe, the increasingly limbless sorcerer pours his life's blood into an apocalyptic battle of mage vs. mecha! Three years later, a new band of heroes and villains has arisen...but doomsday may be deferred for long. The ice-wizard Kall-Su, the greatest of Dark Schneider's surviving protégés, is now the mightiest power on Earth...and only one girl stands between him and the evil god Anthrasax, destroyer of worlds.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $9.95.

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kazushi Hagiwara.

On an earth overrun with monsters, only one group-the valiant samurai of the fallen kingdom of Aian-Meide-fights against the oppression of Kall-Su, High King of Ice. But the samurai have a secret weapon...the childlike Lucien, who is actually the earthly vessel of the dread wizard Dark Schneider! In the eternal battle inside Lucien's soul, will evil and lechery triumph over good and innocence? Will lizard men appear in this volume? A new beginning for the BASTARD!!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $9.95.

Volume 10 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kazushi Hagiwara.

Dark Schneider is back! With the great evil wizard at their side, the samurai of the kingdom of Iron Maiden have a new hope in their struggle for freedom against lord Kall-Su and the monstrous god Anthrasax. Now the two sides must race for an ancient artifact: King Crimson Glory. But is even Dark Schneider a match for his greatest pupil and once-closest friend...Kall-Su, the High King of Ice?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 184 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $9.95.

Volume 11 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kazushi Hagiwara.

The forces of Kall-Su, the High King of Ice, are on the move. Can the Rebel Samurai stand up against their higher-level enemies, the Sorcerer Shogun? Will Bol Gil Bol, Shadow Master, take the life of the great wizard Dark Schneider? The countdown to apocalypse is ticking - and an old enemy from the past is about to return.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 184 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $9.95.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kazushi Hagiwara.

The final seal has been shattered, and the demon god Anthrasax is free! As Dark Schneider lies helplessly nailed to the body of his best friend Kall-Su, the terrible demiurge roams the earth, an army of monstrous bioweapons spilling from his loins. Now, good and evil must join forces to defeat the god of destruction - but will it be enough? The post-apocalyptic fantasy manga, Bastard!! becomes just plain apocalyptic in the biggest budget volume yet!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $9.95.

Volume 13 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kazushi Hagiwara.

Has the human race finally found a way to destroy itself for good after countless attempts over thousands of years? Or can one incredibly handsome wizard possibly have enough power to stop it all? Anthrasax is fully revived, and with the power of a god, he is waging war on the kingdoms of Earth. One by one they are swallowed up and destroyed forever.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $9.95.