Shaman Warrior TPB (2006- Dark Horse) comic books 2007

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Park Joong-Ki. Translated by the mother/son team of Anna Kirk and Derek Kirk Kim. Marked for death by a jealous king, master warrior-wizard Yarong entrusts the care of his child to Batu, a loyal servant. With Yarong's child in tow, Batu seeks refuge in a nondescript hovel, ready to defend the youngster against the king's sinister henchmen. Help comes from a surprising source-a violent, headstrong young warrior who's also felt the harsh sting of betrayal. Forming an alliance, they pit their wits, sword skills, and brute strength against the king's approaching troops and colorful, ruthless bounty hunters. Shaman Warrior is a brilliantly illustrated, violent fantasy epic with remarkable action scenes, imaginative characters, and moments of pure horror that will appeal to fans of Banya: The Exposive Delivery Man and Blade of the Immortal. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Park Joong-Ki. Translated by the mother/son team of Anna Kirk and Derek Kirk Kim. Marked for death by a jealous king, master warrior-wizard Yarong entrusts the care of his child to Batu, a loyal servant. With Yarong's child in tow, Batu seeks refuge in a nondescript hovel, ready to defend the youngster against the king's sinister henchmen. Help comes from a surprising source-a violent, headstrong young warrior who's also felt the harsh sting of betrayal. Forming an alliance, they pit their wits, sword skills, and brute strength against the king's approaching troops and colorful, ruthless bounty hunters. Shaman Warrior is a brilliantly illustrated, violent fantasy epic with remarkable action scenes, imaginative characters, and moments of pure horror that will appeal to fans of Banya: The Exposive Delivery Man and Blade of the Immortal. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Park Joong-Ki. Translated by the mother/son team of Anna Kirk and Derek Kirk Kim. Outlawed and marked for death by a kingdom they once served, the Shaman Warriors of Kugai are a dying breed of disturbingly powerful, mystical killing machines. Political misinformation has led the citizens and soldiers of Kugai to fear the once-respected Shamans. As the King's soldiers begin to comb the desert fringes of civilization for survivors, twisted Death Lords also hunt the Shamans and their followers. Batu hopes to protect the child in his care from the chaos and fear that has engulfed the land, but the daughter of one of the strongest Shamans ever cannot be shielded from her destiny. When a gang of colorful, bloodthirsty assassins closes in on Batu and his ward, surprising new allies reveal themselves--ready to defend this special child with their lives! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Park Joong-Ki. Translated by the mother/son team of Anna Kirk and Derek Kirk Kim. Outlawed and marked for death by a kingdom they once served, the Shaman Warriors of Kugai are a dying breed of disturbingly powerful, mystical killing machines. Political misinformation has led the citizens and soldiers of Kugai to fear the once-respected Shamans. As the King's soldiers begin to comb the desert fringes of civilization for survivors, twisted Death Lords also hunt the Shamans and their followers. Batu hopes to protect the child in his care from the chaos and fear that has engulfed the land, but the daughter of one of the strongest Shamans ever cannot be shielded from her destiny. When a gang of colorful, bloodthirsty assassins closes in on Batu and his ward, surprising new allies reveal themselves--ready to defend this special child with their lives! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Park Joong-Ki. Translated by the mother/son team of Anna Kirk and Derek Kirk Kim. As an infant Shaman Warrior, Yaki's powers have yet to awaken, but the heartless forces of Kugai are determined to kill her and put an end to her Shaman bloodline. While Batu slips back to Kugai to hunt Yuda, the Death Lord who assassinated Yaki's father, Genji takes the young girl on a treacherous journey through desert wastelands in search of a clan that will protect her. The clan that Batu and Genji have in mind is a group of strong, brutish warriors who thrive on fear and discipline-but one that even the soldiers of Kugai fear and avoid. Hoping that these savages will both protect and train Yaki, Genji risks her life to deliver the young child into the hands of monsters. As the famous Nietzsche saying goes, "that which does not kill us makes us stronger." Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Park Joong-Ki. Translated by the mother/son team of Anna Kirk and Derek Kirk Kim. Yaki strives to survive in the nightmarish Butcher Camp for assassins, left in the desert by Genji in order to both "toughen her up" and protect her from the leaders in Kugai who want her dead. Yaki is the daughter of Kugai's former military commander, Yarong, the powerful Shaman Warrior who was betrayed by his own general and king. With Yaki somewhat safe, Batu searches for Yarong's killer, the heartless Death Lord Yuda, and plots to bring the rulers of Kugai to their knees. Batu and the young Shaman Warrior Horakaan seek counsel with the desert renegade Aragorn, who may be building an army against Batu's former homeland. Back in the brutal Butcher Camp stronghold, Yaki considers a daring escape when she gains a few allies of her own. * One of the best-selling manhwa epics of all time, Shaman Warrior recently won the Korean Culture & Content Agency's 2006 "Best Manhwa of the Year" award! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.