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Written by Jason Green Wednesday, 24 September 2008 03:41

Marvel Comics offers a special preview of Samurai: Legend #1, the latest from their partnership with French publisher Soleil, on sale today.

 

 

Samurai- Legend #1 Arrives In Stores TODAY!

 

Marvel is proud to announce that Samurai: Legend #1, the latest release from the partnership between Marvel and Soleil, is in stores now! Writer Jean-Francois Di Giorgio and artist Frédéric Genêt tap into the rich mythology of the noble Samurai, creating a nuanced look at the fabled Japanese warriors, in the hit series that took Europe by storm! A samurai seeks to discover the answers to his mysterious past, as one of Japan's most important figures seeks to betray the Emperor-but just how are both connected to the 13^th prophet? And what does it mean for the future of Japan ? Plus, this issue features a variant exclusive to the U.S market!

 

Following in the tradition of the acclaimed Sky Doll and Universal War One, Marvel brings you another European best-seller-now finally presented in English!

 

Now's your chance to experience the acclaimed samurai action-thriller that's about to take North America by storm-it's Samurai: Legend #1 and it's on-sale NOW!

  

SAMURAI: LEGEND #1 (of 4) (JUL082253)

SAMURAI: LEGEND #1 (of 4) VARIANT (JUL082254)

Written by JEAN-FRANCOIS DI GIORGIO

Penciled by FRÉDÉRIC GENÊT

Cover by FRÉDÉRIC GENÊT

Adapted by JAKE FORBES

With an Exclusive U.S. Variant!

Mature ...$5.99

ON SALE NOW!

SAMURAI: LEGEND #2 (of 4) (AUG082307)

Written by JEAN-FRANCOIS DI GIORGIO

Pencils & Cover by FRÉDÉRIC GENÊT

Adapted by JAKE FORBES

Mature ...$5.99

FOC-10/2/08, On-Sale-10/22/08

 

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