{"product_id":"afro-samurai-vol-1-2-slipcase-set-paperback","title":"Afro Samurai Vol.1-2 Slipcase Set - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTakashi Okazaki\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTakashi Okazaki\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Gotta figure out a way to get this on the Big Screen!!! My Man Takashi Okazaki did his thang with this one!\" - Samuel L Jackson \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfro Samurai is a revenge tale that mixes Japanese historical-futurism with Afro-American hip-hop style, making it a must have for fans of cult manga and anime! This ultimate boxed set collects both volumes of the brand new \"director's cut\" editions of the classic manga which feature specially commissioned covers and unseen content by creator Takashi Okazaki! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA manga classic that is essential reading for all fans of the medium and afro-Japanese-futurism. This is the ultimate boxed set that collects both volumes of the director's cut editions, and also includes two exclusive illustrated art cards!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJapan has become a land of warriors, warlords and assassins, where the technology of the future exits alongside the brutal traditions of the past. This world is ruled by whoever possesses the legendary No.1 headband. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen the boy Afro Samurai's father, Rokutaro, is challenged as No.1 and killed by the No.2, a lethal outlaw known as Justice, he swears revenge, starting on a bloody path of retribution that will make him the No.2 warrior and allow him to challenge Justice. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eVolume 1: \u003cbr\u003eIn the first of two volumes, we see the beginnings of young Afro's quest, his battles with an array of assassins and warlords, that climaxes in the epic confrontation with the powerful Empty Seven Clan and a showdown with an old enemy... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eVolume 2: \u003cbr\u003eAfter having defeated the Empty Seven Clan, Afro is forced to face a new threat: a deadly warrior who wears a teddy mask called Jinno. Will his bloodthirsty campaign of vengeance be thwarted, or will he finally face Justice and claim the number one headband?\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTakashi Okazaki\u003c\/b\u003e is a Japanese manga writer and artist, and visual designer most well-known for creating Afro Samurai. He has also created character designs for many other games and anime, including Batman Ninja. Most recently, he has worked as a cover artist for Marvel Comics on titles including Werewolf by Night, Black Widow and Deadpool.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 10.5 x 6.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 14, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47457570422962,"sku":"9781787740112","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/afc43eef4a210dcfd8d8b4f591a747d8.webp?v=1778882309","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/afro-samurai-vol-1-2-slipcase-set-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}