Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997-2015 Dark Horse) comic books 2012-2014

Volume 25 – 1st printing. "Snowfall at Dawn!"

Story and art by Hiroaki Samura.

The showdown that fans have been waiting for begins here, as Manji and Shira finally cross paths!

Although he's missing an arm, Manji's mystical healing powers still ensure that he's a formidable opponent-but his greatest foe, the masochistic Shira, has a few depraved tricks up his own sleeves! With Shira deadlier than ever, having had plenty of time to plot twisted revenge schemes, will Manji be able to protect Rin from his deranged nemesis? Plus-an Ittö-ryü warrior dies, in typically dramatic Hiroaki Samura fashion.

Samura's widely acclaimed Blade of the Immortal manga series has won awards across the globe, including the Eisner Award in America, the prestigious Media Arts Award of Japan, and multiple British Eagle Awards.

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., 224 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS

Cover price $19.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

Volume 26 – 1st printing. "Blizzard!"

Story and art by Hiroaki Samura.

The vicious battle continues-and a key character meets a grisly end! With the help of some new allies, Manji and Rin may have a fighting chance, but can a wounded and road-weary Magatsu hold his own against an invigorated, freshly armed foe?

Hiroaki Samura's spellbinding masterpiece finds several major story lines finally beginning to dovetail!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., 224 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS

Cover price $19.99.

Volume 27 – 1st printing. "Mist on the Spider's Web!"

Story and Art by Hiroaki Samura.

With this epic tale of revenge completed in Japan, now's the time to catch up with Manji, Rin, and your favorite battling groups of anachronistic, enigmatic warriors! Anotsu Kagehisa's Itt?-Ry? crew is splintered and fatigued-as Habaki Kagimura's group of suicidal Rokki-dan soldiers closes in on them!

The road to Blade's final volume begins here!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., 224 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS

Cover price $19.99.

Volume 28 – 1st printing. "Raining Chaos!"

Story and Art by Hiroaki Samura.

Heads and limbs fly as the vicious grudge match between desperate rogue Anotsu and disgraced officer Habaki continues! Three weird Rokki-dan thugs catch up to the fleeing Itt?-Ry? crew-with unexpected results! As this epic manga series nears its final volume, now's time to catch up with Manji, Rin, and your favorite battling groups of anachronistic, freakish warriors!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., 216 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS

Cover price $19.99.

Volume 29 – 1st printing. "Beyond Good and Evil!"

Story and Art by Hiroaki Samura.

Habaki and his Rokki-dan thugs turn a seemingly innocent harbor into a port of death - killing everyone who's docked there in case they're working with Anotsu's Itto-ryu crew! And when Manji, Rin, and a desperate Anotsu arrive on the scene? This really is the start of Blade's final battle-with only three volumes left!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., 216 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS

NOTE: "Samura's work will thrill you, engage you, and even horrify you like no other artist working in film or print today." - Geof Darrow

Cover price $19.99.

Volume 30 – 1st printing. "Vigilance!"

Story and Art by Hiroaki Samura.

The penultimate volume! Disgraced Edo officer Habaki faces the man he's vowed to take down-the rascally Anotsu. While Manji and Rin are forced to battle Habaki's most tenacious, frightening Rokki-dan thug in a grotesque showdown, the enigmatic Makie has to fend off several Edo Castle henchmen at once! Hiroaki Samura's popular manga series nears its conclusion!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., 216 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS

NOTE: "Samura's work will thrill you, engage you, and even horrify you like no other artist working in film or print today." - Geof Darrow

Cover price $19.99.