Innocent Omnibus TPB (2023 Dark Horse) comic books

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shin'ichi Sakamoto. Blood, death, and duty-the title bequeathed to the heir of the royal executioner becomes a burden too heavy to bear. Born into a family of executioners, Charles-Henri Sanson must take up his father's mantle as the Royal Executioner of Paris. Conflicted between his desire to honor the family name and rebelling against the longstanding practice, he chooses to follow tradition, but vows to be the last executioner-the last Sanson to spill blood in the name of justice. In this omnibus edition collecting volumes 1-3 of the original manga series, Shin'ichi Sakamoto masterfully fictionalizes the true life of Charles-Henri Sanson, the "Gentleman of Paris," who performed nearly three thousand executions in 18th-century France. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 632 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $29.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shin'ichi Sakamoto. Unflinching poise in the face of mortal justice-a world free of execution will be sought at the cost of further death. In this omnibus edition collecting volumes 4-6 of the original manga series, Shin'ichi Sakamoto masterfully fictionalizes the true life of Charles-Henri Sanson, the "Gentleman of Paris," who performed nearly three thousand executions in 18th century France. What has begun, must be seen to an end. Despite the sorrows of a broken heart, Charles must carry out the execution of the condemned Damiens. Swearing to fulfill his duty mercifully, fate plays a cruel hand, and within the ranks of the Sanson family, one intervenes in a shocking display. With dreams of a future of mercy and flourishing equality, Charles faces the execution of the century. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 632 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $29.99.