Spiraken Manga Review Ep 633: Lone Wolf & Cub Deluxe Edition

Xan finally reviews an iconic cornerstone of manga: Lone Wolf & Cub by Kazuo Koike with art by Goseki Kojima.

Now presented in a gorgeous new deluxe hardcover edition from Dark Horse Comics, this groundbreaking gekiga classic follows a disgraced samurai and his young son on a path of vengeance. Does it still hold up after all these years? We explore its enduring power.

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In This Episode:

Discussing why this genre-defining samurai epic remains essential reading.

Appreciating the beautiful design of this new deluxe oversized hardcover edition.

The latest manga news and headlines.

Talking about upcoming convention appearances at Otakon!

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