Publisher Description

Takeo has finally achieved his dream; he has left behindthe darkness of his past and become a Samurai. YetImperial Japan is in turmoil; General Akuma, one of theEmpire's most powerful men has turned his back on theEmperor, and is planning to betray him. The two men arelinked by a dark secret; the 13th prophet. It is into thismysterious feud that Takeo will stray on his quest to findout who he really is...

Author Biography

Jean-Francois Di Giorgio is a writer whose work includes the Mygala series and Samurai. Frederic Genet trained at the Institut Saint-Luc and L'Ecole Des Arts de Braine-L'Alleud. He joined Soliel in 2005 to create Samurai with his former teacher and friend, Jean-Francois Di Giorgio.

Review

"Samurai is great stuff. If you enjoy manga and anime it is a must-buy, for everyone else highly recommended." - Nerdly "An incredible read!" - Comic Book Bin "Genet will hook you within the first few pages!" - IGN

Promotional

Will appeal to the fans of Usagi Yojimbo, Lone Wolf and Cub and 47 Ronin. Historical fiction set in Imperial Japan. An elegant, at times humorous, saga.

Long Description

Takeo has finally achieved his dream; he has left behind the darkness of his past and become a Samurai. Yet Imperial Japan is in turmoil; General Akuma, one of the Empire's most powerful men has turned his back on the Emperor, and is planning to betray him. The two men are linked by a dark secret; the 13th prophet. It is into this mysterious feud that Takeo will stray on his quest to find out who he really is...

Review Quote

"Samurai is great stuff. If you enjoy manga and anime it is a must-buy, for everyone else highly recommended." - Nerdly "An incredible read!" - Comic Book Bin "Genet will hook you within the first few pages!" - IGN

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