Vintage Samurai Crusader Way of the Dragon Manga Rare 1st Print Viz

Up for sale is a rare, vintage Samurai Crusader: Way of the Dragon trade paperback graphic novel. Published in January 1997 by Viz Communications, this is a true First Printing from the classic 1990s era of western manga distribution.Written by Hiroi Oji with breathtaking illustrations by legendary artist Ryoichi Ikegami (Crying Freeman, Sanctuary), this graphic novel collects the highly acclaimed installments originally featured in Manga Vizion magazine. It features an incredible blend of pre-WWII historical fiction, martial arts action, and political intrigue. This 1997 flipped left-to-right oversized edition is tough to find and a great piece of manga history.Format: Oversized Trade Paperback / Viz Graphic NovelStory by: Hiroi OjiArt by: Ryoichi Ikegami Publisher: Viz Communications, Inc.Printing: True 1st Printing (January 1997)Language: English (Adapted by James D. Hudnall & Lillian Olsen)Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The cover features deep, vibrant colors with sharp corners and very minor shelf wear. The spine is uncreased, and the binding is perfectly tight. All interior pages are crisp, clean, and completely free of highlighting, writing, or dog-ears. Carefully stored in a smoke-free, climate-controlled collector environment.