Afro Samurai Vol.1 (Graphic Novel)

Afro Samurai Vol.1 (Graphic Novel)

About the Book

"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

For fans of the original Afro Samurai manga and anime, this new “director’s cut” edition of the out-of-print cult classic book features a specially commissioned custom cover and a brand-new foreword by creator Takashi Okazaki.


In a feudal, futuristic Japan, samurai battle to become No.1 and rule the world, but when his father, who holds the coveted position, is challenged and killed, the young Afro Samurai vows vengeance. Relentlessly pursued by murderous assassins, will he stay alive long enough to keep his promise?

In 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…
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Praise for Afro Samurai Vol.1 (Graphic Novel)

"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

A throwback to the kind of manga I used to love. Recommended." Otaku USA Magazine 

"Both familiar but refreshingly unique...its visual style and genuine flair will keep you hooked." Monkeys Fighting Robots  

"Super stylish and ultra-violent, this isn't for the faint hearted, but for the OG gangstas out there, it's the real deal." Mainly Manga

"Violent and episodic sword fights and mayhem." Publishers Weekly

"You get to marvel at the awesome artwork. A great translation." - Astonishing Melanie, Near Mint Condition

"Takashi crafted a very fractured character in Afro..." Comic Attack

"For fans of the genre, the raw, largely unpandering violence is impressive." Ain't It Cool

"I absolutely fell in love with everything about this!" Maddogg Comics

"The artwork enhances the narrative with its grimdark feel. Okazaki needs only black, white, and the crimson of blood to portray the violence and action in his artwork. Reading this graphic novel is choosing to follow the path of chaos." Manhattan Book Review 4/5 stars
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AFRO SAMURAI Series

Afro Samurai Vol.1-2 Slipcase Set
Afro Samurai Vol.2 (Graphic Novel)
Afro Samurai Vol.1 (Graphic Novel)

About the Author

Takashi Okazaki
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About the Author

Takashi Okazaki
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