Autorentext

Takashi Okazaki 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.

Klappentext

"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 Afro 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! A 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!
****

When 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. Volume 1:
Volume 2:
After 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?

Zusammenfassung
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!