Blade of the Immortal Deluxe #1

Hiroaki Samura's *Blade of the Immortal* gets the premium treatment it deserves in this handsome Deluxe Edition from Dark Horse. The cover art — framed like a painted scroll — presents a brooding, wild-haired swordsman standing protectively behind a young woman in a vivid red kimono, his hands resting on twin blades, their quiet intensity setting the tone for the brutal, elegant world within. A fitting way to collect this acclaimed manga, and at a generous page count befitting the $49.99 price, it's an inviting entry point for newcomers and a worthy shelf piece for longtime fans.