SHI VOL.1 - CRUSADE (2007) 417601

€24.99 (In Stock)

ENGLISH BOOK

For the first time ever, Crusade Fine Arts is offering the first
of four volumes showcasing their complete publishing of Billy Tucci's
multi-Eisner award nominee - Shi. The colossal edition is packed with
576 pages of story and art that includes in the entire runs of The Way
of the Warrior and Tomoe, by Tucci, Peter Gutierrez, Amanda Conner and
Jimmy Palmiotti. Also on hand is Gary Cohn's critically acclaimed
Senryaku series featuring the top superstars in comics including Jim
Lee, Joe Quesada, Marc Silvestri, Frank Frazetta, George Perez, Adam
Hughes and more! An added bonus is the Rekishi collection illustrated by
fan favorite J.G. Jones as well as fan letters, notes and design
sketches chronicling the character's early development. Currently
published through Dark Horse Comics, Shi has enjoyed an amazing run of
almost 80 issues spanning 11 years and crossing over with such icons as
Wolverine, Daredevil and Witchblade. Tucci and Kevin Bernhardt are
currently writing the screenplay for Shi - The Motion Picture for
producer Mimi Polk Gitlin's Lion Eyes Entertainment. Actress Zhang Ziyi
(Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Memoirs of a Geisha) is attached to
star. "The Definitive Shi is the ultimate collection for anyone who has
enjoyed Shi or samurai themed comic books in general." Stated creator
Tucci. "We've worked long and hard to produce an essential collection
that if dropped from a sufficient altitude, it would most likely kill
you." The 576 page "Definitive Shi - The Essential Warrior Vol. 1" ships
in March 2006, sports black and white interior pages wrapped in a
glossy, full color cardstock cover.