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Lone Wolf & Cub #3
Lone Wolf and Cub, Omnibus 3
The roads of feudal Japan are rife with brigands ready to separate travelers from their purses. For Ogami Itto and his infant son, the road is even more treacherous, as agents of the shogun and the assassins of Yagyu Retsudo dog their every step. But each step on the bloody road brings the Lone Wolf and his Cub ever closer to Yagyu... and to vengeance! Lone Wolf and Cub has sold over a million copies of its first Dark Horse English-language editions, and this acclaimed masterpiece of graphic fiction is now available in larger format, value-priced editions.
720 pages, Paperback
First published November 26, 2013
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About the author
Kazuo Koike
563 books296 followersKazuo Koike (小池一夫, Koike Kazuo) was a prolific Japanese manga writer, novelist and entrepreneur.
Early in Koike's career, he studied under Golgo 13 creator Takao Saito and served as a writer on the series.
Koike, along with artist Goseki Kojima, made the manga Kozure Okami (Lone Wolf and Cub), and Koike also contributed to the scripts for the 1970s film adaptations of the series, which starred famous Japanese actor Tomisaburo Wakayama. Koike and Kojima became known as the "Golden Duo" because of the success of Lone Wolf and Cub.
Another series written by Koike, Crying Freeman, which was illustrated by Ryoichi Ikegami, was adapted into a 1995 live-action film by French director Christophe Gans.
Kazuo Koike started the Gekika Sonjuku, a college course meant to teach people how to be mangaka.
In addition to his more violent, action-oriented manga, Koike, an avid golfer, has also written golf manga.
Early in Koike's career, he studied under Golgo 13 creator Takao Saito and served as a writer on the series.
Koike, along with artist Goseki Kojima, made the manga Kozure Okami (Lone Wolf and Cub), and Koike also contributed to the scripts for the 1970s film adaptations of the series, which starred famous Japanese actor Tomisaburo Wakayama. Koike and Kojima became known as the "Golden Duo" because of the success of Lone Wolf and Cub.
Another series written by Koike, Crying Freeman, which was illustrated by Ryoichi Ikegami, was adapted into a 1995 live-action film by French director Christophe Gans.
Kazuo Koike started the Gekika Sonjuku, a college course meant to teach people how to be mangaka.
In addition to his more violent, action-oriented manga, Koike, an avid golfer, has also written golf manga.
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September 1, 2021
Railroaded by his enemies, fallen samurai executioner Ogami Itto travels the assassin's path with his infant son Daigoro as... Lone Wolf & Cub!
Things really started hitting in this third volume. Itto and Daigoro encounter a wide variety of characters, many of which wind up dead by Itto's hand. Gunsmiths, fallen samurai, corrupt daikon, all fall by the assassin's blade. Daigoro has a few solo tales that wound up being my favorites, probably because he's not much older than my son.
Kojima's art is impressive as hell with his intricate linework, moody inks, and dynamic, expressive style. Koike's writing keeps the book from devolving into a "find 'em and kill 'em" bloodbath. Itto's sense of honor tends to complicate things. I also like how Koike works some Japanese history into the narrative without bogging things down. In a lot of ways, the writing reminds me of Stan Sakai's Usagi Yojimbo.
Lone Wolf and Cub Omnibus 3: Now I'm on board for the duration. Five out of five stars.
Things really started hitting in this third volume. Itto and Daigoro encounter a wide variety of characters, many of which wind up dead by Itto's hand. Gunsmiths, fallen samurai, corrupt daikon, all fall by the assassin's blade. Daigoro has a few solo tales that wound up being my favorites, probably because he's not much older than my son.
Kojima's art is impressive as hell with his intricate linework, moody inks, and dynamic, expressive style. Koike's writing keeps the book from devolving into a "find 'em and kill 'em" bloodbath. Itto's sense of honor tends to complicate things. I also like how Koike works some Japanese history into the narrative without bogging things down. In a lot of ways, the writing reminds me of Stan Sakai's Usagi Yojimbo.
Lone Wolf and Cub Omnibus 3: Now I'm on board for the duration. Five out of five stars.
April 24, 2021
Un continuo crescendo.
Ogni volume è come un viaggio totalmente immersivo in una terra e cultura lontane nel tempo e nello spazio.
Epico, solenne e con dei disegni così splendidamente ruvidi e graffianti da lasciare a bocca aperta.
Ogni volume è come un viaggio totalmente immersivo in una terra e cultura lontane nel tempo e nello spazio.
Epico, solenne e con dei disegni così splendidamente ruvidi e graffianti da lasciare a bocca aperta.
July 4, 2016
So far I'm starting to sound like a broken record because every volume has been great with great art, and I'm pretty sure every volume will be.
This volume reveals even more background story, and also Cub is being focused on a little more with some solo stories. It also seems as though the stories are getting less "wordy" and the art is being used to tell more of the story, which is a nice change. Great stuff.
This volume reveals even more background story, and also Cub is being focused on a little more with some solo stories. It also seems as though the stories are getting less "wordy" and the art is being used to tell more of the story, which is a nice change. Great stuff.
March 16, 2017
Do I need to say how great this is again?
May 28, 2024
Well, at this pace, reading one of these about once a year, it's anyone's guess whether I'll get through the initial run in my lifetime (or, of course, abandon the enterprise).
I have such mixed feelings about these. They are ... interesting, and, to my Western, largely uninformed eye, they are extremely well done.
But, as highly recommended as the series was and remains, I rarely reach for the next volume first when my eye wanders across my (concededly, endless) stack of stuff to read next.
Still, I'd say the odds are high that I'll eventually buy the next installment and, at some point, keep reading.
I have such mixed feelings about these. They are ... interesting, and, to my Western, largely uninformed eye, they are extremely well done.
But, as highly recommended as the series was and remains, I rarely reach for the next volume first when my eye wanders across my (concededly, endless) stack of stuff to read next.
Still, I'd say the odds are high that I'll eventually buy the next installment and, at some point, keep reading.
October 13, 2018
With any graphic novel there is at least one important question, what is it adding to the medium. If it adds nothing and simply tells a story then the reader is able to Move on quickly to the next read. Lone Wolf and Cub doesn’t do this. Instead the books demand the reader to slow down and appreciate the medium as Koike not only establishes the characters, but also the landscapes, the weather, the culture, the history, the politics, and the visual language for the reader.
Every page of this book is an incredible effort to play with the medium, to push it further and establish the creative landscape of Koike’s Japan. Ogami Itto and Daigoro are not just unique characters, they are real people inhabiting a highly developed world. It is impossible to not be drawn into their struggles and adventures because every page, every frame of this comics series is, simply put, beautiful. It’s a chance to just be in another world completely.
Whether it’s the panels presenting the weather, peasant cottages, rice patties, mountains, or even people sitting and talking the reader is left completely absorbed by this universe, and held by the conviction that Koike is showing them a real Japan and Samurai legacy.
I never feel tired of reading this book, and even when I know Ogami Itto is going to win a battle no matter what, I still hold my breath and wonder how he’s going to do it. This series is what makes comics great.
Every page of this book is an incredible effort to play with the medium, to push it further and establish the creative landscape of Koike’s Japan. Ogami Itto and Daigoro are not just unique characters, they are real people inhabiting a highly developed world. It is impossible to not be drawn into their struggles and adventures because every page, every frame of this comics series is, simply put, beautiful. It’s a chance to just be in another world completely.
Whether it’s the panels presenting the weather, peasant cottages, rice patties, mountains, or even people sitting and talking the reader is left completely absorbed by this universe, and held by the conviction that Koike is showing them a real Japan and Samurai legacy.
I never feel tired of reading this book, and even when I know Ogami Itto is going to win a battle no matter what, I still hold my breath and wonder how he’s going to do it. This series is what makes comics great.
March 23, 2021
Una meraviglia anche questo volume... amo perdermi in questo tratto ruvido e ancor più mi affascinano le dinamiche sociali e politiche dell’epoca Edo. Da segnalare anche due ottimi redazionali in questo volume, che raccontano brevemente la storia dei samurai e il loro rapporto con la morte.
Leggerlo mi sta facendo bene.
Leggerlo mi sta facendo bene.
May 15, 2015
Lone Wolf and Cub continues to grow on me, and seems to be maturing as the series goes on. There is more variety in encounters and character development in this third collection.
July 30, 2023
Ogami Ittō is honorable to his core...but that's true in both the best and the most pejorative senses of the word. Sometimes this trait is noble and compassionate, other times it just equals mindless rigidity or horrifically bad parenting. It's a fascinating exploration of what honor means.
Kazuo Koike is a master of toddler facial expressions and body language. He draws calm, anger, concern, outrage, reproach, and resolve flawlessly.
Some key storylines:
--Daigoro gets a puppy and loves it with every cell in his tiny body.
--Ogami Ittō is hired to kill a mad inventor gunsmith and winds up with a cart tricked out like eighteenth century James Bond...and that's not even the most important element of the chapter.
--The conniving Yagyu begin to feel concern about Lone Wolf's growing reputation and search for ways to kill him without (openly) violating their agreement to leave him alone if he stays out of Edo.
Kazuo Koike is a master of toddler facial expressions and body language. He draws calm, anger, concern, outrage, reproach, and resolve flawlessly.
Some key storylines:
--Daigoro gets a puppy and loves it with every cell in his tiny body.
--Ogami Ittō is hired to kill a mad inventor gunsmith and winds up with a cart tricked out like eighteenth century James Bond...and that's not even the most important element of the chapter.
--The conniving Yagyu begin to feel concern about Lone Wolf's growing reputation and search for ways to kill him without (openly) violating their agreement to leave him alone if he stays out of Edo.
January 20, 2015
Just as good as the last. I love this series, and cannot wait to read more of Ogami Itto's adventures through Japan.
September 5, 2023
4.7/5
Another fantastic collection of great stories. I really don't have much more to say than what I've already said so far. Kojima's art is fantastic, the action is terrific, and Koike's stories aren't repetitive, which is in itself an amazing feat to accomplish. Many of these stories find beauty in the silence of nature and the chaos of brutality and death. There's a constant emphasis on family, codes, and values that bring so much complexity to an otherwise bleak storyline that could just as easily have been written one-dimensionally without grace or much artistic merit. But the hands that crafted this work are skilled hands indeed, and for that, Lone Wolf and Cub continues its excellence through the first quarter of this series.
Another fantastic collection of great stories. I really don't have much more to say than what I've already said so far. Kojima's art is fantastic, the action is terrific, and Koike's stories aren't repetitive, which is in itself an amazing feat to accomplish. Many of these stories find beauty in the silence of nature and the chaos of brutality and death. There's a constant emphasis on family, codes, and values that bring so much complexity to an otherwise bleak storyline that could just as easily have been written one-dimensionally without grace or much artistic merit. But the hands that crafted this work are skilled hands indeed, and for that, Lone Wolf and Cub continues its excellence through the first quarter of this series.
March 6, 2016
This series seems to improve as it goes on - and it was good to begin with. While I still have some trouble telling characters apart (the drawing style isn't helping), the stories are insightful and different from one another.
"Lone Wolf and Cub" is growing on me. Perhaps I didn't fall in love and addiction with it the way I did with other series, but its quality is solid and constant. I'll be hunting down the next volumes, too.
"Lone Wolf and Cub" is growing on me. Perhaps I didn't fall in love and addiction with it the way I did with other series, but its quality is solid and constant. I'll be hunting down the next volumes, too.
November 2, 2023
Brilliantly written, beautifully illustrated, and breathtakingly brisk, Lone Wolf & Cub continues to amaze me. While this series is old hat for many a comic fan, particularly those of the Manga persuasion, it is new to me. I only began checking this series out when Dark Horse launched this line of bang for the buck Omnibus paperbacks. I am a sucker for completism and for thick books.
The thing that I love about this series is the contrast between the pastoral Japanese interludes and blood spurting over the top violence. In between all of that we see genuine character development of Ogamma Itto and his son, Daigoro. Much of the emphasis is on three year old Daigoro and the impact that assassin life has had on him.
While I am normally not a fan of nudity for the sake of nudity in comics, this is all artfully and tastefully done. Most importantly, it has something to do with the actual story and not just adolescent fanboy pandering for those who think that “boobies” make for mature comics. Similarly, the graphic violence is over the top but never feels cheesy or sensationalist. You could turn the body count in a drinking game...if you were suicidal. If you did a shot for every person murdered you would die of alcohol poisoning by the end of the book.
It goes without saying what an influence this stuff is on modern comic books. I can read something different and appreciate it for being something creative and unique even if I am not necessarily looking for more Manga which is only a notch away stylistically.
This is not your typical Dark Horse Omnibus. Both the dimensions of the book and the materials used are radically different from the rest of the books in this line. This book measures 5 x 7.1 inches (12.8 x 18 cm for my friends in the Metric system using world outside of the United States) as opposed to the size of the rest of the books in the Dark Horse Omnibus line, which are 5.9 x 9.1 inches (5.9 x 23.5 cm ).
The thing that I love about this series is the contrast between the pastoral Japanese interludes and blood spurting over the top violence. In between all of that we see genuine character development of Ogamma Itto and his son, Daigoro. Much of the emphasis is on three year old Daigoro and the impact that assassin life has had on him.
While I am normally not a fan of nudity for the sake of nudity in comics, this is all artfully and tastefully done. Most importantly, it has something to do with the actual story and not just adolescent fanboy pandering for those who think that “boobies” make for mature comics. Similarly, the graphic violence is over the top but never feels cheesy or sensationalist. You could turn the body count in a drinking game...if you were suicidal. If you did a shot for every person murdered you would die of alcohol poisoning by the end of the book.
It goes without saying what an influence this stuff is on modern comic books. I can read something different and appreciate it for being something creative and unique even if I am not necessarily looking for more Manga which is only a notch away stylistically.
This is not your typical Dark Horse Omnibus. Both the dimensions of the book and the materials used are radically different from the rest of the books in this line. This book measures 5 x 7.1 inches (12.8 x 18 cm for my friends in the Metric system using world outside of the United States) as opposed to the size of the rest of the books in the Dark Horse Omnibus line, which are 5.9 x 9.1 inches (5.9 x 23.5 cm ).
September 12, 2018
This series continue to get better, mainly because it can now do more than just "Ogami kills some more guys." Daigoro continues to go through some really tough stuff, perhaps even more than his dad goes through at times, but stays a tough little guy throughout, but now his humanity starts to peek out. It's impressive to me how important Daigoro is to this series. And Ogami is no small potatoes either. The backstory and revenge theme shines through even more now, which isn't so bad here (if it continues for four or five more omnibuses without much progress, that could be a problem, but these two creative artists certainly have demonstrated their trustworthiness and fresh-keepingness thus far). It just keeps improving and expanding at a good pace, adding elements without resolution, yet the series has not suffered thus far for that lack of resolution.
October 14, 2018
Lone Wolf and Cup Omnibus 3 von Kazuo Koike Gezeichnet von Gōseki Kojima
Stell dir vor du bist Vater eines kleinen Kindes von etwa drei Jahren. Du fährst mit deinem Kinderwagen die Straße entlang. Die Straße führt über eine Brücke. Du must über diese Brücke! - Doch der Weg wird versperrt von drei Assassinen vom Yagyū-Clan. Glücklicherweise ist dein Kinderwagen aus Holz und gespickt mit Waffen. Willkommen im Feudalen Japan. Edo Periode. (-böse Zungen sagen an dieser Stelle garantiert ich kenne nur dieses eine japanische Zeitalter.)
Der Mann mit dem Kind ist Itto Ogami. Er ist ein Ronin. Er ist kein gewöhnlicher entehrter Samurai den er ist der frühere Henker des Shogunen - der ehemalige kaishaku-Nin.
Wie es dazu Kam das er sich dem Befehl Seppuku zu begehen wiedersetzt hat und welche Intrigen seinen Clan Zufall gebracht haben wird liebevoll in gewaltigen Bildern teilweise Seitenweise ohne ein einziges Wort erzählt. Die Haupthandlung beschreibt seinen Weg als Assassinen durch das feudale Japan. Dabei wird kein Blatt vor dem Mund genommen. Es wird Detail getreu Prostitution, normales Leben, Elend, Gut und Bösen dargestellt. Hier zeigt sich, dass der Autor und auch der Zeichner sehr viel auf die Authentizität der Zeit Wert legen. Kommen wir zurück zu den Bad-Ass Momenten. Es gibt generelle zwei Arten von Bösewichten die, die er tötet für Geld und die vom Yagyū Clan gesendet werden um ihn zu töten. Und damit tauchen wir direkt in den dritten Sammelband ein. Wird er die Bösewichte besiegen? Der Manga erzählt noch viel mehr er gibt direkten Einblick in das Leben und Denken der Menschen aus dieser Zeit. Was es bedeutet einen Ronin zu sein. Warum sie keine normale Arbeit annehmen können. Und wirft für mich die Frage auf: War es wirklich so erstrebenswert ein Samurai zu sein? Und was wird einen Kind das Tag ein Tag aus Blood and Gor sieht. Zu welch einen Dämon wird dieser Itto Ogami werden.
Und am Ende kann man ein paar Worte japanisch.
Stell dir vor du bist Vater eines kleinen Kindes von etwa drei Jahren. Du fährst mit deinem Kinderwagen die Straße entlang. Die Straße führt über eine Brücke. Du must über diese Brücke! - Doch der Weg wird versperrt von drei Assassinen vom Yagyū-Clan. Glücklicherweise ist dein Kinderwagen aus Holz und gespickt mit Waffen. Willkommen im Feudalen Japan. Edo Periode. (-böse Zungen sagen an dieser Stelle garantiert ich kenne nur dieses eine japanische Zeitalter.)
Der Mann mit dem Kind ist Itto Ogami. Er ist ein Ronin. Er ist kein gewöhnlicher entehrter Samurai den er ist der frühere Henker des Shogunen - der ehemalige kaishaku-Nin.
Wie es dazu Kam das er sich dem Befehl Seppuku zu begehen wiedersetzt hat und welche Intrigen seinen Clan Zufall gebracht haben wird liebevoll in gewaltigen Bildern teilweise Seitenweise ohne ein einziges Wort erzählt. Die Haupthandlung beschreibt seinen Weg als Assassinen durch das feudale Japan. Dabei wird kein Blatt vor dem Mund genommen. Es wird Detail getreu Prostitution, normales Leben, Elend, Gut und Bösen dargestellt. Hier zeigt sich, dass der Autor und auch der Zeichner sehr viel auf die Authentizität der Zeit Wert legen. Kommen wir zurück zu den Bad-Ass Momenten. Es gibt generelle zwei Arten von Bösewichten die, die er tötet für Geld und die vom Yagyū Clan gesendet werden um ihn zu töten. Und damit tauchen wir direkt in den dritten Sammelband ein. Wird er die Bösewichte besiegen? Der Manga erzählt noch viel mehr er gibt direkten Einblick in das Leben und Denken der Menschen aus dieser Zeit. Was es bedeutet einen Ronin zu sein. Warum sie keine normale Arbeit annehmen können. Und wirft für mich die Frage auf: War es wirklich so erstrebenswert ein Samurai zu sein? Und was wird einen Kind das Tag ein Tag aus Blood and Gor sieht. Zu welch einen Dämon wird dieser Itto Ogami werden.
Und am Ende kann man ein paar Worte japanisch.
March 15, 2024
Continuing to read this series with the seq art group from the omnibus, a half at a time. First half didn't have the obvious pull of the previous volume. But upon discussion it was clear that I missed some threads. The biggest being the through-story from Guns of Sakai to The Soldier in the Castle. As always the art is gorgeous. And in the first half of this volume quite cinematic.
The guns of sakai - This story seems like it may be foundational for the series - in that it gives Lone Wolf guns as well as protection from guns. At one point Lone Wolf and Cub take cover behind the knocked over cart and we can see that the bottom has a riveted metal sheet. The story ends with the cart being modified to have a variation of the street sweeper gun being mounted in a hidden way on the front of the cart. But the story does a lot of talking and then really a lot of killing for no good reason.
Lanterns for the dead - don't do special dances in public. This story seems to show a level of built in unfairness in the time period - lots of reasons why someone can call you. And in the end the idea of the lanterns doesn't really sail.
Deer chaser - the first part of this has the con-man doing their job - but at first it is not clear that's what's happening. And then you've got greed. And then you've got death. But I want to know is how (apparently) taking the money but not doing the job would effect Lone Wolf's reputation. This also made it clear that he keeps on getting paid a lot of money that would take up a lot of bulk. I wish they were seen dealing with that money afterwards.
Hunger town - another first part which is all about training/hurting a dog. And then the second part which is the actual assassination. And the peasant uprising - which could have been explained to be in typical thing. We do see how much Cub wants something more.
The soldier is the castle - And then we are back to Guns of Sakai in which Lone Wolf uses the mounted gun. The idea on this one is that the people would get away with defending themselves without it being known. And they do, but Lone Wolf doesn't. So maybe this will be a through story. There was a framing device around some statues that I got nothing from.
One stone bridge - a nearly direct continuation from the soldier is in the castle. And another framing device, this one a song and a bridge. Cub is the more important part of this one - and we see that him as a compelling figure from prospective adoptive parents. But also as damaged goods.
3 of 3
The second half of this volume just rocked. And it clearly built on the first half of the volume. We are seeing more and more through story - though too often I don't realize the characters and names and groups are repeating
Dragnet - a major bit of through story - and in this one we clearly see the impact Lone Wolf is having. Lots of words. Meaningful combat. And use of the upgrades of the cart. A great story
Night Stalker - a cub story story, though lone wolf shows up meaningfully at the end. We get to see a lot more of who cub is in this one and it is not the only story of his in this section of the volume. Another great story
Cloud Dragon, Wind Tiger - another reach back to the past but tying to right now. A little bit confusing. I wish the other samurai showed up more distinctly as different in the art. But the combat was pretty good, and meaningful in this one.
Inn of the Last Chrysanthemum - a bunch of setup, giving an opportunity to care about new characters appearing. a flashback. hints of a culture that definitely feels different. And a good solid end, if a bit confusing.
Penal Code Article Seventy-Nine - another cub story and no lone wolf in this one. We see a town and other characters I wish would re-appear but probably won't. And we see who cub really is in this one even though the only word he says is No. He definitely doesn't read 3 in this one.
Tidings of the Geese - a smaller story. again we get hints of the larger world. the combat is short but clearer and meaningful.
The Frozen Crane - a shorter story. Misdirection. Lone wolf is asked to lie. But does something different then is asked. A good mix of words and mayhem. And a nice ending point
The guns of sakai - This story seems like it may be foundational for the series - in that it gives Lone Wolf guns as well as protection from guns. At one point Lone Wolf and Cub take cover behind the knocked over cart and we can see that the bottom has a riveted metal sheet. The story ends with the cart being modified to have a variation of the street sweeper gun being mounted in a hidden way on the front of the cart. But the story does a lot of talking and then really a lot of killing for no good reason.
Lanterns for the dead - don't do special dances in public. This story seems to show a level of built in unfairness in the time period - lots of reasons why someone can call you. And in the end the idea of the lanterns doesn't really sail.
Deer chaser - the first part of this has the con-man doing their job - but at first it is not clear that's what's happening. And then you've got greed. And then you've got death. But I want to know is how (apparently) taking the money but not doing the job would effect Lone Wolf's reputation. This also made it clear that he keeps on getting paid a lot of money that would take up a lot of bulk. I wish they were seen dealing with that money afterwards.
Hunger town - another first part which is all about training/hurting a dog. And then the second part which is the actual assassination. And the peasant uprising - which could have been explained to be in typical thing. We do see how much Cub wants something more.
The soldier is the castle - And then we are back to Guns of Sakai in which Lone Wolf uses the mounted gun. The idea on this one is that the people would get away with defending themselves without it being known. And they do, but Lone Wolf doesn't. So maybe this will be a through story. There was a framing device around some statues that I got nothing from.
One stone bridge - a nearly direct continuation from the soldier is in the castle. And another framing device, this one a song and a bridge. Cub is the more important part of this one - and we see that him as a compelling figure from prospective adoptive parents. But also as damaged goods.
3 of 3
The second half of this volume just rocked. And it clearly built on the first half of the volume. We are seeing more and more through story - though too often I don't realize the characters and names and groups are repeating
Dragnet - a major bit of through story - and in this one we clearly see the impact Lone Wolf is having. Lots of words. Meaningful combat. And use of the upgrades of the cart. A great story
Night Stalker - a cub story story, though lone wolf shows up meaningfully at the end. We get to see a lot more of who cub is in this one and it is not the only story of his in this section of the volume. Another great story
Cloud Dragon, Wind Tiger - another reach back to the past but tying to right now. A little bit confusing. I wish the other samurai showed up more distinctly as different in the art. But the combat was pretty good, and meaningful in this one.
Inn of the Last Chrysanthemum - a bunch of setup, giving an opportunity to care about new characters appearing. a flashback. hints of a culture that definitely feels different. And a good solid end, if a bit confusing.
Penal Code Article Seventy-Nine - another cub story and no lone wolf in this one. We see a town and other characters I wish would re-appear but probably won't. And we see who cub really is in this one even though the only word he says is No. He definitely doesn't read 3 in this one.
Tidings of the Geese - a smaller story. again we get hints of the larger world. the combat is short but clearer and meaningful.
The Frozen Crane - a shorter story. Misdirection. Lone wolf is asked to lie. But does something different then is asked. A good mix of words and mayhem. And a nice ending point
October 11, 2025
This is now my new addiction!!!
A beautifully told story with hand drawn animation!
Where you learn about Japanese historical culture and lots of martial arts and political intrigue.
This is perfect for me and I am devouring them!
It's based on a samurai who is politically outplayed and loses his station and family. Just him and his boy are out to seek revenge!
I don't throw 5 stars around much. but this is totally a 10 stars!!! a 100 stars!!!!! a 1000 stars...... it's just great! Don't consider it, just read it!!!!
ENJOY!!!
A beautifully told story with hand drawn animation!
Where you learn about Japanese historical culture and lots of martial arts and political intrigue.
This is perfect for me and I am devouring them!
It's based on a samurai who is politically outplayed and loses his station and family. Just him and his boy are out to seek revenge!
I don't throw 5 stars around much. but this is totally a 10 stars!!! a 100 stars!!!!! a 1000 stars...... it's just great! Don't consider it, just read it!!!!
ENJOY!!!
January 23, 2025
I enjoyed this book almost as much as the previous two volumes. The story of our two central characters moves forward, as we learn a bit more about their feud with the Yagyu. However, I thought the art in this volume was somewhat less sprawling, and the stories of the individual missions somewhat less interesting than the previous stories. It's a great series, so I'm excited to keep moving through it.
February 6, 2020
If you're wondering what a comic book is doing on a Daoist monk's reading list, don't. This is no mere graphic novel; this is a work of high Japanese literature. The storytelling is stunning, the graphics are powerful, and the message and compelling feel of this masterpiece of graphic fiction will keep you turning the pages and earn the whole omnibus an honored spot in your library, too.
October 31, 2020
4½
After, what, 1500 pages of comic the story finally starts going. I think this is where I started *enjoying* the comic, not just respecting it, when it became more than just episodic adventures. I think it could use some translation of phrases, I'm thinking of the story in the whore house, which I kind of didn't actually understand because of all the japanese jargon.
After, what, 1500 pages of comic the story finally starts going. I think this is where I started *enjoying* the comic, not just respecting it, when it became more than just episodic adventures. I think it could use some translation of phrases, I'm thinking of the story in the whore house, which I kind of didn't actually understand because of all the japanese jargon.
October 17, 2022
Still a fantastic read going into the 3rd volume. While I do think the stories and narrative itself gets a little repetitive, there is a little more going on in the overall arc than just the individual "who is he getting paid to assassinate this week" chapters.
The art, though, like the others before it, makes it worth reading alone.
The art, though, like the others before it, makes it worth reading alone.
May 6, 2017
It's good, and they're definitely starting to do more than just "Ōgami Ittō kills some dudes," but I'm not quite clamoring to read the rest of the series. They're quick reads, though, so I'll probably check them out someday if I can find them at a library.
September 29, 2020
A wealthy and high ranking family that has killed the wife and mother of Lone Wolf and Cub is tracking them down in order to murder them and obliterate their family name from history and the shotgun's memory.
March 29, 2022
Volume upon Volume of epic art and story telling. Omnibus 3 Lone Wolf and Cub takes you deeper into the vendetta of Ronin Ogamı Itto, vile Yagyu clans deceitful tactics unshakable resolve of the 3yo son of the Ronin under trying conditions.
The saga continues
The saga continues
March 14, 2024
Ogami Itto adds a new weapon to his arsenal. We get some decelopment in the overarcing story. People in power are beginning to notice. And we get a few more stories where the point in introducing something about the culture of the time with Lone Wolf and Cub thrown in.
December 3, 2025
CW: on page sexual assault/violence
This manga is pretty episodic so far. The chapters are relatively self contained and are engaging for the most part. The art, while not always easy to follow when there are action scenes, does a great job of creating atmosphere and tension in the story.
This manga is pretty episodic so far. The chapters are relatively self contained and are engaging for the most part. The art, while not always easy to follow when there are action scenes, does a great job of creating atmosphere and tension in the story.
August 5, 2017
More masterful stuff. If you love samurai fiction or chanbara this will be right up your alley. Great art and dynamic action.
September 9, 2019
This is where the stories start to take a bit of a dive, but they pick up in the later books.
March 27, 2020
Night Stalker and Penal Code Article Seventy-Nine are perfect arcs for Daigoro. What a boy!
August 13, 2020
The art is stunning. The story is compelling.
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