Lone Wolf and Cub #1

This volume collects the first several issues of Dark Horse's 2000 re-release of the classic samurai epic, originally created by writer Kazuo Koike and artist Goseki Kojima. It introduces the disgraced shogun's executioner, Ogami Itto, and his infant son Daigoro as they walk the assassin's road, blending brutal swordplay with a deep father-son bond. The collection sets the tone for the entire 28-volume series, a landmark in graphic storytelling that influenced countless creators worldwide.