Witchblade Manga comic books issue 2

Cover by Kazasa Sumita (W) Yasuko Kobayashi (A) Kazasa Sumita (Cov) Sumita, Gonzo Top Cow Productions and Bandai Entertainment proudly present a wholly unique interpretation of the WITCHBLADE mythos in this authentic manga. Takeru is an average schoolgirl being raised in a Buddhist monastery by a group of nuns. That is until a group of mysterious black clad monks show up at the monastery with bad intent! In this issue Takeru and Kou return from school to the monastery only to find the entire place in shambles. As Kou searches for the nuns outside, Takeru remembers the mysterious, forbidden claw locked away inside. But can she get to it in time? Originally serialized in Japan's popular magazine, CHAMPION RED and written by WITCHBLADE ANIME head writer, Yasuko , this uniquely Japanese tale is collected for the first time in standard comic format and in glorious full color. Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Kazasa Sumita (W) Yasuko Kobayashi (A) Kazasa Sumita (Cov) Sumita, Gonzo Top Cow Productions and Bandai Entertainment proudly present a wholly unique interpretation of the WITCHBLADE mythos in this authentic manga. Takeru is an average schoolgirl being raised in a Buddhist monastery by a group of nuns. That is until a group of mysterious black clad monks show up at the monastery with bad intent! In this issue Takeru and Kou return from school to the monastery only to find the entire place in shambles. As Kou searches for the nuns outside, Takeru remembers the mysterious, forbidden claw locked away inside. But can she get to it in time? Originally serialized in Japan's popular magazine, CHAMPION RED and written by WITCHBLADE ANIME head writer, Yasuko , this uniquely Japanese tale is collected for the first time in standard comic format and in glorious full color. Cover price $2.99.

Wizard World Los Angeles 2007 Limited Convention Exclusive sketch cover. Top Cow Productions and Bandai Entertainment proudly present a wholly unique interpretation of the WITCHBLADE mythos in this authentic manga. Takeru is an average schoolgirl being raised in a Buddhist monastery by a group of nuns. That is until a group of mysterious black clad monks show up at the monastery with bad intent! In this issue Takeru and Kou return from school to the monastery only to find the entire place in shambles. As Kou searches for the nuns outside, Takeru remembers the mysterious, forbidden claw locked away inside. But can she get to it in time? Originally serialized in Japan's popular magazine, CHAMPION RED and written by WITCHBLADE ANIME head writer, Yasuko , this uniquely Japanese tale is collected for the first time in standard comic format and in glorious full color.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Witchblade Manga (2007 Top Cow) #7-12. Written by Yasuko Kobayashi. Art by Kazasa Sumita. The story continues! Takeru is a young Japanese girl who lives in a convent, raised by Buddhist nuns. The convent holds a dark secret: a chamber houses a box and locked inside is the Witchblade, a powerful artifact that has existed throughout the ages. Takeru suffers nightmares of the Witchblade, not understanding their meaning. But when demons attack the convent, Takeru discovers the Witchblade, and unwittingly becomes its bearer! A prequel story to the hit Witchblade anime series from Japanese animation powerhouse Gonzo, soon from Funimation! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 212 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.