Comic books in 'Samurai'

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Written by Masamune Shirow. Art by Shirow Masamune. Susano Orbatos has been summoned, and he's mad! It seems the sacred rituals have backfired, and the Yamata Empire is at the mercy of an angry god! Both the secret weapons of the empire, and the monkey god Hanuman can't hold him back! Things are looking bad, especially for Seska, who is... eaten alive? B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Masamune Shirow. Art by Shirow Masamune. An eerie calm settles over the destruction wrought by the god Susano. The mystic dharmaquation has gone awry, boding ill for the future of the Yamata Empire and all those on the planet! Susano and his summoner, Fuzen, set out to investigate, while Fuzen's daughter, Seska, begins a quest for power. Her exposure to the mystic equation has left her changed -- and a focus for all the negative karma of the entire Empire! B&W. Cover price $2.95.

1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Orion (1992 Dark Horse) #1-6. Story and art by Shirow Masamune. In the mighty Yamata Empire, magic and technology are one and the same. Now the Empire is preparing its ultimate feat of psycho-science: the destruction of all the negative karma in the galaxy. But will this mystical purification be the salvation of humanity -- or its ultimate destruction? Only one being can save the Empire from its folly: Susano, the God of Destruction. Wild, arrogant, and homicidal, Susano has come to teach the world the true nature of power! Softcover, 260 pages, B&W. Cover price $17.95.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Orion (1992 Dark Horse) #1-6. Story and art by Shirow Masamune. In the mighty Yamata Empire, magic and technology are one and the same. Now the Empire is preparing its ultimate feat of psycho-science: the destruction of all the negative karma in the galaxy. But will this mystical purification be the salvation of humanity -- or its ultimate destruction? Only one being can save the Empire from its folly: Susano, the God of Destruction. Wild, arrogant, and homicidal, Susano has come to teach the world the true nature of power! Softcover, 266 pages, B&W. Cover price $17.95.

3rd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Orion (1992 Dark Horse) #1-6. Story and art by Shirow Masamune. In the mighty Yamata Empire, magic and technology are one and the same. Now the Empire is preparing its ultimate feat of psycho-science: the destruction of all the negative karma in the galaxy. But will this mystical purification be the salvation of humanity -- or its ultimate destruction? Only one being can save the Empire from its folly: Susano, the God of Destruction.Wild, arrogant, and homicidal, Susano has come to teach the world the true nature of power! Masamune Shirow, creator of Appleseed, Dominion, Intron Depot, and Ghost in the Shell, has built a rabid worldwide following with his unique, eclectic, and visually stunning blend of science-fiction and fantasy. Softcover, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

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Volume 170 - 1st printing. "Osaka 1615!" Written by Stephen Turnbull. Art by Richard Hook. In 1614-15 Osaka Castle was Japan's greatest fortification, measuring approximately 2 miles in length with walls 100 feet high. It was guarded by 100,000 samurai, determined to defend the last of the once-powerful Toyotomi clan. The castle was seemingly impenetrable; however, Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the ruling dynasty, was determined to destroy this remaining threat to the Tokuwaga ruling dynasty. This book explores the bitter struggle of the Summer and Winter campaigns, which eventually saw the last great clash of the samurai and defined the balance of power in Japan for years to come. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $19.95.

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Volume 125 - 1st printing. "Samurai Commanders Part 1!" Written by Stephen Turnbull. Art by Richard Hook. The samurai were the military elite of medieval and early modern Japan, and the men who led them were hailed as the very greatest, most heroic and most honourable of all samurai warriors. This first of two books examines the lives, equipment, battles and wider roles of the samurai commanders between 940 and 1576, the period from the emergence of the samurai to the triumph of Oda Nobunaga, who set Japan on the road to reunification. The styles of armour and weaponry of the samurai changed considerably during this time and this book visually recreates some of the most famous samurai commanders. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

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Volume 67 - 1st printing. "Japanese Castles in Korea 1592-98!" Written by Stephen Turnbull. Art by Peter Dennis. The Japanese invasion and occupation of Korea, which lasted from 1592 to 1598, was the only occasion in Japanese history when samurai aggression was turned against a foreign country. During the occupation of Korea the Japanese built 25 wajo or castles. Unlike the castles built in Japan, these fortifications were never developed or modernized after the Japanese departure. The details of late 16th-century castle construction are therefore better preserved than at many other sites. Written by Stephen Turnbull, an expert in the subject, this book examines the castles built by the Japanese in Korea, as well as the use made of existing Korean fortifications, particularly city walls. This resulted in curious hybrid fortifications that dominated the landscape until the Japanese were pushed out of the peninsula by a furious onslaught from huge Chinese armies. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $16.95.

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Volume 86 - 2nd and later printings. "Samurai Armies 1550–1615!" Written by Stephen Turnbull. Art by Richard Hook. In 1543 three Portuguese merchants entered a turbulent Japan, bringing with them the first firearms the Japanese had ever seen: simple matchlock muskets called arquebuses. They proved a decisive addition to the Japanese armoury, as for centuries the samurai had fought only with bow, sword and spear. In 1575, one of the greatest original thinkers in the history of samurai, Oda Nobunaga, arranged his arquebusiers in ranks three deep behind a palisade and proceeded, quite literally, to blow his opponent's cavalry to pieces, marking the beginning of a new era in Japanese military history. Softcover, PC/PB&W.

Volume 125- 1st printing. "Pirate of the Far East!". Written by Stephen Turnbull. Art by Richard Hook. Feared throughout the Far East, Japanese pirates were likened to 'black demons' and 'flood dragons'. For centuries relations between Japan, Korea and China were carried out through a bizarre trinity of war, trade and piracy. The piracy, which combined the other elements in a violent blend of free enterprise, is the subject of this original and exciting book. Stephen Turnbull vividly recreates the pirates' daily lives, from legitimate whaling and fishing trips to violent raids. He explores the bases and castles used by the pirates and uses eyewitness accounts and original artwork to give stunning descriptions of a vicious and brutal life. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

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"Chronicles of Panda Kahn"Steve Rude pin-up Cover price $2.00.

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by Marz, Sears & Pennington, Atiyeh General Ryuichi has been best friends with Obo-san since childhood, but now he finds himself under orders to slay the monk. As Ryuichi wrestles with his conscience, he and his army pursue Obo-san to his monastery in the snowy north. When the two finally confront one another, the meeting literally ends with a bang! FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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by Marz, M. Smith, Pennington, & Atiyeh The vast Shinacean army has been turned back with Obo-san's help, but now he faces a decision that will chart the course of nation. Does he dare plot a rebellion to remove a mad emperor from the throne? Meanwhile, the Emperor Mitsumune is less than pleased with General Ryuichi's failure to obtain the Weapon of Heaven, and comes up with a devious plot of his own. FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Blood on Snow!" Collects Path (2002-2004) #7-12. Written by Ron Marz. Art by Bart Sears, Mark Pennington, and Michael Atiyeh. A monk now stripped of his faith possesses the most powerful weapon in an exotic land of samurai warriors. As merciless invaders advance across the countryside, Obo-san must decide where his true loyalty lies. Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $15.95.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Death and Dishonor!" Collects Path (2002-2004) #13-18. Written by Ron Marz. Art by Bart Sears, Mark Pennington, and Michael Atiyeh. In a land of samurai, one monk challenges the gods! Honor-bound to protect his people, the only way Obo-san can save his nation is to rebel against its insane leader! But is even the mighty Weapon of Heaven enough to overthrow centuries of tradition? Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $17.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Crisis of Faith!" Collects Path (2002-2004) #1-6. Written by Ron Marz. Art by Bart Sears, Walter Simonson, Mark Pennington, and Michael Atiyeh. Loyalty and honor. Madness and death. These are the markers along The Path, a samurai tale like no other. Telling the story of a monk who swears vengeance against the gods after watching them slay his warlord brother. With stunning spread-oriented artwork by Bart Sears, as well as a special issue by comics master Walter Simonson, this volume begins a tale of epic proportions and exotic settings. The monk Obo-san turns his back on not only the gods to whom he prayed, but the emperor to whom he owes his unquestioning loyalty, and setting in motion events that could save his nation - or doom it. Crisis of Faith also includes a special sketchbook section featuring preliminary artwork by Bart Sears. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

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Cover pencils by Ben Edlund. "Boiler Men: Boiler Menace!", script by Ben Edlund, pencils by Ben Edlund (layouts) and Dave Garcia, inks by Dave Garcia; Paul takes a part time job as a night watchman, only to stumble into the clutches of a mysterious villain; Guest appearance by the Tick. Photos with accompanying captions from the 1990 San Diego Comicon; Those depicted include Ben Edlund, Dave Garcia and Bob Polio. Paul the Samurai and The Tick illustration on back cover. 36 pgs., B&W. Cover price $2.25.

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Tick spin-off Cover price $2.75.

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The Decline & Fall Of The Tailfin Empire!!(Table of Contents) Paul The Samurai, script by Ben Edlund and Clay Griffith, art by Dave Garcia; Paul begins adapting to the unusual barbarians inhabiting his new land. He confronts The Detroit Fury a metal monster created by a disgruntled American autoworker; He also encounters THE MITI MEN a superhero group sent from Japan to protect Japanese interests from the Detroit Fury's attacks! Samurida Redux article by Clay Griffith. Clay Griffith The Writer Speaks article. Dave Garcia The Artist Speaks! article. 36 pgs., black and white. $2.75. Cover price $2.75.

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Some Posturing & Lots Of Fighting!, script by Ben Edlund and Clay Griffith, art by Dave Garcia and Jeff Whiting; Paul continues his fight against The Detroit Fury a metal monster created by a disgruntled American autoworker and THE MITI MEN a super-'hero' group sent from Japan to protect Japanese interests from the Detroit Fury's attacks! Ad for Paul The Samurai #1. 36 pgs., black and white. $2.75. Cover price $2.75.

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Cover by Dave Garcia. Blue Hawaii, White Death, script by Ben Edlund and Clay Griffith, art by Dave Garcia and Terry Pallot; Miyoshi sends a flood of Hawaiian baddies after Paul, and the Tortoises end up capturing him. 36 pgs., black and white. $2.75. Cover price $2.75.

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Cover by Dave Garcia. Crisis on Infinite Tick Spin-Offs Part 1: A Heroic Fist-O-Thon, script by Ben Edlund and Clay Griffith, art by Dave Garcia and Ron Muns; The Tick is visiting Japan in hopes of seeing giant monsters and he is in luck as Gomorra attacks; Paul is about to be killed by his arch-enemy and newly discovered to be half-brother, Sagin, but he is in luck because Gomorra attacks; Captain Academia and Hollowpoint are visiting from The City in order to help the Japanese government defeat Gomorra who is, in fact, attacking; So the Tick meets up with Paul and has a conversation with his dead grandfather and a drink with his mother; Then the duo run across Academia and Hollowpoint and beat on them in an obligatory super hero battle. 36 pgs., black and white. $2.75. Cover price $2.75.

Cover by Dave Garcia. Crisis on Infinite Tick Spin-Offs Part 3: Four Men and a Cow Against the World!, script by Ben Edlund and Clay Griffith, art by Dave Garcia and Ron Muns; So The City has been transformed by Sagin into a medieval Japanese stronghold and Paul has only his mother's broom to hold back the evil shogun hordes; Oh, and he has the Tick as an ally; Well, at least he has the broom; Paul and the Tick meet up with Vernon and Crime Cannibal and Man-Eating Cow just in time for Sagin's super powered trio of baddies to attack; But Man-Eating Cow takes a big dislike to Paul and starts fighting with him instead; Things don't go so well and Paul is captured; So Tick and company disguise themselves in the latest (or oldest, really) Japanes finery in order to invade Sagin's stronghold and rescue their friend. 36 pgs., black and white. $2.75. Cover price $2.75.

1st printing. Collects Paul the Samurai (1990 1st Series) #1-3 and Paul the Samurai (1992 2nd Series) #1-10. Written by Ben Edlund. Collecting all 13 issues of the first Tick "spin-off", featuring The Tick's first and most loyal ally, Paul the Samurai! Includes the 3-issue introductory limited series (including story and art by Ben Edlund!) as well as all 10 issues of Paul's own continuing series, which concludes with a 2-issue crossover extravaganza guest-starring The Tick and Arthur! A must for Tick fans everywhere! Softcover, 360 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Paul the Samurai (1992 2nd Series) #1-4. Follow the mad cap adventures of Paul the Samurai in this hilarious Tick spin-pff! Softcover, 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

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Story, Art and Cover by Ted Naifeh. After a gang of bandits makes off with the rest of the princesses, Ülga takes off after them, following her instincts and abandoning the rules of diplomacy. For the bandits have no diplomacy either, and their leader is a man of great power-who sees Ülga for who she really is. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Protoculture Addicts is one of the main anime and manga magazines in North America, and also the oldest ?? around for over 14 years! It is dedicated to keeping fans informed about what is going on in the anime industry and to help them choose the best titles. It's the best guide to anime culture. This issue spotlights twelve brand-new anime series that have yet to be seen in North America: Anime Complex Night, Comet-san, Earth Defense Family, Final Fantasy Unlimited, Fruit Basket, Mazinkaizer, Offside, Oh My Goddess! The Movie, One Piece TV Special and Movie, Shaman King, Sister Princess, Tottoko Hamutaro, Z.O.E.: Dolores, I, and more! Plus the usual blend of "Anime World" articles, reviews of recent anime and manga- related products, and the latest news. (Protoculture) Magazine, 76pg, PC$4.95 Protoculture Addicts is one of the main anime and manga magazines in North America, and also the oldest ?? around for over 14 years! It is dedicated to keeping fans informed about what is going on in the anime industry and to help them choose the best titles. It's the best guide to anime culture. This issue spotlights twelve brand-new anime series that have yet to be seen in North America: Anime Complex Night, Comet-san, Earth Defense Family, Final Fantasy Unlimited, Fruit Basket, Mazinkaizer, Offside, Oh My Goddess! The Movie, One Piece TV Special and Movie, Shaman King, Sister Princess, Tottoko Hamutaro, Z.O.E.: Dolores, I, and more! Plus the usual blend of "Anime World" articles, reviews of recent anime and manga- related products, and the latest news. (Protoculture) Magazine, 76pg, PC Cover price $4.95.

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Cover art by Roger Robinson and Jeff Whiting. Arena of Doom, script by Tom Mason and Len Strazewski, pencils by Roger Robinson, inks by Jeff Whiting; Prototype II battles Arena. Prototypography, script by Tom Mason and Len Strazewski, pencils by Lenard Kirk, inks by Larry Welch; an amusing synopsis of the series. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover art by David Williams and Mike Christian. Get Ready to Rumble!, script by Len Stazewski and Tom Mason, pencils by Roger Robinson, inks by Jeff Whiting; Bob "Prototype" Campbell recalls his first battle with Arena. 32 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.