Blade of the Immortal Omnibus Series by Hiroaki Samura, Philip Simon, Dana Lewis

A cursed, seemingly immortal warrior aids a young girl in her quest for revenge, as the students of a brutal new sword school tear a bloody path across Japan. Hiroaki Samura's massive manga series spawned an anime run, a spinoff novel, an art book, and a live-action film! Samura's storytelling tour-de-force also won Japan's Media Arts Award, several British Eagle Awards, and an Eisner Award, among other international accolades... moreA cursed, seemingly immortal warrior aids a young girl in her quest for revenge, as the students of a brutal new sword school tear a bloody path across Japan. Hiroaki Samura's massive manga series spawned an anime run, a spinoff novel, an art book, and a live-action film! Samura's storytelling tour-de-force also won Japan's Media Arts Award, several British Eagle Awards, and an Eisner Award, among other international accolades. Intense and audacious, Blade takes period samurai action and deftly combines it with a modernist street idiom to create a style and mood like no other work of graphic fiction. "Blade of the Immortal Omnibus Volume 1" contains the first 3 volumes of "Blade of the Immortal" by Dark Horse. "Samura's work will thrill you, engage you, and even horrify you like no other artist working in film or print today."-"Geof Darrow" less

Rin continues her quest across feudal Japan to avenge the murder of her parents, joined by Manji--her seemingly immortal protector. The eccentric, bloodthirsty Itto-ryu sword school tries to carve a path to Edo castle, led by the hated Anotsu as they obliterate all rival schools along the way... moreRin continues her quest across feudal Japan to avenge the murder of her parents, joined by Manji--her seemingly immortal protector. The eccentric, bloodthirsty Itto-ryu sword school tries to carve a path to Edo castle, led by the hated Anotsu as they obliterate all rival schools along the way. What they don't know, though, is that the deadly Mugai-ryu has formed--with the sole purpose of destroying Anotsu's clan! This epic manga series won Japan's Media Arts Award, several British Eagle Awards, and an Eisner Award, among other international accolades. Relentless and shocking, Blade takes Edo-era samurai action and combines it with modernist street idioms to create a style and mood like no other work of graphic fiction."Samura's work will thrill you, engage you, and even horrify you like no other artist working in film or print today." --Geof Darrow (Shaolin Cowboy, Hard Boiled) less

Over 650 pages of samurai battles, bloodshed, and bitter rivalries! Rin's seemingly immortal protector, Manji, is helping her destroy the eccentric, bloodthirsty Itto-ryu sword school that ambushed and killed her parents... moreOver 650 pages of samurai battles, bloodshed, and bitter rivalries! Rin's seemingly immortal protector, Manji, is helping her destroy the eccentric, bloodthirsty Itto-ryu sword school that ambushed and killed her parents. While Manji has his hands full with a trio of devious assassins, Rin decides to make her way across Edo to search for the murderous Itto-ryu leader Anotsu Kagehisa on her own! Will Manji find her before Anotsu does? This volume also features the debut of the mysterious Mugai-ryu warriors, who will become major players in this revenge epic from a modern manga master! less

"Over 600 pages, collecting Hirokai Samuras captivating ''Secrets,'' ''Fall Frost,'' and ''Beasts'' story arcs! With Rin searching for the murderous Itto-ryu leader Anotsu Kagehisa on her own, Manji joins forces with Magatsu--a fan-favorite killer--to take on the evil Shira!

Over 700 pages of samurai swordplay and grudge matches in one killer, value-priced collection! Featuring Hiroaki Samura's fast-paced Mirror of the Soul, Last Blood, and Trickster story arcs!Kidnapped and bound by three Itto-ryu warriors, Rin is unable to warn her bodyguard, Manji--the seemingly immortal swordsman, that he's heading into a trap. The Itto-ryu thugs also possess a large dose of the only known poison to damage Manji's blood and severely cripple his regenerative abilities... moreOver 700 pages of samurai swordplay and grudge matches in one killer, value-priced collection! Featuring Hiroaki Samura's fast-paced Mirror of the Soul, Last Blood, and Trickster story arcs!Kidnapped and bound by three Itto-ryu warriors, Rin is unable to warn her bodyguard, Manji--the seemingly immortal swordsman, that he's heading into a trap. The Itto-ryu thugs also possess a large dose of the only known poison to damage Manji's blood and severely cripple his regenerative abilities. And is the Mugai-ryu assassin Giichi following Manji in order to help rescue Rin . . . or will he just stick around long enough to finish off any survivors? less

Blade of the Immortal has won numerous awards across the globe, including the Eisner Award in America, the prestigious Media Arts Award of Japan, and multiple British Eagle Awards.With Hiroaki Samura's titanic tale hitting its midpoint, Rin begins to discover her skills as a warrior and strategist, as she makes new allies and resolves to find the missing Manji... moreBlade of the Immortal has won numerous awards across the globe, including the Eisner Award in America, the prestigious Media Arts Award of Japan, and multiple British Eagle Awards.With Hiroaki Samura's titanic tale hitting its midpoint, Rin begins to discover her skills as a warrior and strategist, as she makes new allies and resolves to find the missing Manji. Her immortal swordsman is imprisoned and being tortured in an underground stronghold beneath Edo Castle, however, and cruel doctors hope to find the secret behind his mystical powers. Rin teams up with the enigmatic Doa to not only free Manji but expose the hideous medical experiments less

Collecting the "Demon Lair" story arc, which features a massive prison escape helmed by young Rin, and "Footsteps," another key story arc that builds up to Blade of the Immortal's intense, multi-volume final battle!! In the tunnels beneath Edo Castle, Rin and Doa search for their missing loved ones and face a seemingly endless run of strange foes... moreCollecting the "Demon Lair" story arc, which features a massive prison escape helmed by young Rin, and "Footsteps," another key story arc that builds up to Blade of the Immortal's intense, multi-volume final battle!! In the tunnels beneath Edo Castle, Rin and Doa search for their missing loved ones and face a seemingly endless run of strange foes. Dishonored military leader Kagimura must destroy Anotsu and the hated Itto-ryū school, so he forms the new Rokki-dan gang of odd criminal misfits to help him track Anotsu down. Hiroaki Samura's intense, award-winning revenge epic gets the omnibus treatment! less

The showdown that fans have been waiting for begins here, as Manji and Shira finally cross swords!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 sleeve! 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 Itt�-ry� warrior dies, in typically... moreThe showdown that fans have been waiting for begins here, as Manji and Shira finally cross swords!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 sleeve! 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 Itt�-ry� warrior dies, in typically dramatic Hiroaki Samura fashion--as his allies embarrass the shogunate. 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. less

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?Anotsu's strange Ittō-Ryū crew is splintered and fatigued, and Habaki Kagimura's group of suicidal Rokki-dan soldiers is closing in on them! In this penultimate omnibus volume, Hiroaki Samura's spellbinding masterpiece sees several major storylines finally beginning to dovetail... moreManji and Rin may have a fighting chance, but can a wounded and road-weary Magatsu hold his own against an invigorated, freshly armed foe?Anotsu's strange Ittō-Ryū crew is splintered and fatigued, and Habaki Kagimura's group of suicidal Rokki-dan soldiers is closing in on them! In this penultimate omnibus volume, Hiroaki Samura's spellbinding masterpiece sees several major storylines finally beginning to dovetail. As some characters' strange paths are beginning to converge, Samura's epic study on revenge and survival begins to wind its way toward a massive, final confrontation! The end begins here! Hiroaki Samura's widely acclaimed Blade of the Immortal manga series has won many awards across the globe, including the Eisner Award in America, the prestigious Media Arts Award of Japan, and multiple British Eagle Awards.Collects Blade of the Immortal Dark Horse TPB volumes 26, 27, 28 less

The harrowing, bone-crunching finale!Hiroaki Samura's long-running manga series ends with a massive, 704-page omnibus collection filled with action and suspense. Who will survive? Disgraced Edo officer Habaki faces the devious Anotsu in a decisive showdown, while Manji, Rin, and only a few others witness the end of an era... moreThe harrowing, bone-crunching finale!Hiroaki Samura's long-running manga series ends with a massive, 704-page omnibus collection filled with action and suspense. Who will survive? Disgraced Edo officer Habaki faces the devious Anotsu in a decisive showdown, while Manji, Rin, and only a few others witness the end of an era. Rin's quest concludes with a violent bang--then things get weirder! Hiroaki Samura's Blade of the Immortal finale overflows with heartbreak and bloodshed! This manga series has won many awards across the globe, including the Eisner Award in America, the prestigious Media Arts Award of Japan, and multiple British Eagle Awards.Collects Blade of the Immortal Dark Horse TPB volumes 29, 30, 31. less