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A Guide to Lone Wolf & Cub
The Assassin's Road (Lone Wolf & Cub S.) Vol 1: Assassin's Road v. 1 (Lone Wolf and Cub (Dark Horse))The Assassin's Road (Lone Wolf & Cub S.) Vol 1: Assassin's Road v. 1 (Lone Wolf and Cub (Dark Horse)) by Kazuo Koike
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Lone Wolf and Cub is a brilliant, 28 volume epic story of betrayal and revenge during 'Edo' period Japan
Lone Wolf and Cub: Gateless Barrier v. 2 (Lone Wolf and Cub (Dark Horse))Lone Wolf and Cub: Gateless Barrier v. 2 (Lone Wolf and Cub (Dark Horse)) by Kazuo Koike
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The amazing historical accuracy, mixed with very deep and complex characters, is supremely compelling.
The Best of Lone Wolf and CubThe Best of Lone Wolf and Cub
The main character, Ogami Itto, and his baby son (Diagoro, the 'Cub') are now legendary figures in Japanese culture, going way beyond Manga...
Lone Wolf And Cub-The Wolf Pack [DVD]Lone Wolf And Cub-The Wolf Pack [DVD]
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...With 6 movies (collected here), TV shows, and albums about the myth.
Lone Wolf and Cub: Lotus Throne v. 28 (Lone Wolf & Cub S.) (Lone Wolf and Cub (Dark Horse))Lone Wolf and Cub: Lotus Throne v. 28 (Lone Wolf & Cub S.) (Lone Wolf and Cub (Dark Horse)) by Kazuo Koike
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By the time the series ends, all of Japan has changed forever - the books reflect Japanese history and the end of the Samurai.
Samurai Executioner: v. 1 (Samurai Executioner)Samurai Executioner: v. 1 (Samurai Executioner) by Kazuo Koike
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This series - called 'Samurai Executioner' - is by the writer / artist of Lone Wolf and Cub, and features some of the same characters.
Samurai Executioner: v. 6 (Samurai Executioner)Samurai Executioner: v. 6 (Samurai Executioner) by Kazuo Koike
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Although it's very good, it isn't as accomplished as Lone Wolf, and the sex and violence is more gratuitous.
Crying Freeman: v. 1 (Crying Freeman (Dark Horse))Crying Freeman: v. 1 (Crying Freeman (Dark Horse)) by Kazuo Koike
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The writer also created 'Crying Freeman'
Lady Snowblood: v. 1 (Lady Snowblood)Lady Snowblood: v. 1 (Lady Snowblood) by Kazuo Koike
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... and 'Lady Snowblood'
Road to PerditionRoad to Perdition by Max Allan Collins
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The comic 'Road to Perdition' is heavily based on the Lone Wolf and Cub myth, but based in prohibition-era America.
On the Road to Perdition: OasisOn the Road to Perdition: Oasis by Max Allan Collins
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There are a few of them now...
Road to Perdition [2002] [DVD]Road to Perdition [2002] [DVD]
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...Plus a very strong movie adaptation.
Lone Wolf and Cub: Brothers of the Grass v. 15 (Lone Wolf & Cub S.) (Lone Wolf and Cub (Dark Horse))Lone Wolf and Cub: Brothers of the Grass v. 15 (Lone Wolf & Cub S.) (Lone Wolf and Cub (Dark Horse)) by Kazuo Koike
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The language and customs are difficult to get used to, but each book contains a fascinating glossary
The Book of Five Rings: A Classic Text on the Japanese Way of the Sword (incl. "The Book of Family Traditions on the Art of War")The Book of Five Rings: A Classic Text on the Japanese Way of the Sword (incl. "The Book of Family Traditions on the Art of War") by Miyamoto Musashi
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Real historical books and guides such as this prove how authentic LW&C is
Lone Wolf and Cub: Shattered Stones v. 12 (Lone Wolf and Cub (Dark Horse))Lone Wolf and Cub: Shattered Stones v. 12 (Lone Wolf and Cub (Dark Horse)) by Kazuo Koike
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The characters are really memorable and the code of honour is engrossing. Give them a try!