The Guin Saga Manga Vol.1: The Seven Magi

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An evil dragon and seven powerful magi scheme to control Guin by using the plague and other calamities to lure him out of Cheironia. Aided by a priestess and an elder mage, Guin battles to save Cheironia from ruin. The Guin Saga manga is based on the first spin-off story from The Guin Saga proper. Told in stunning visual detial, the fantasy classic gets a manga makeover, bringing the action to the forefront. This is a three- volume work.

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"This sword and sorcery tale has lightning fast pacing, and is gorgeously illustrated. The mysterious Guin is brave and heroic, and hes willing to sacrifice himself to ease the suffering of his people." - Manga Maniac Cafe

"Like Conan, hes become king of his land in this tale but as we well know, with great power comes great responsibility, especially when youre a man of action rather than politics. So when his country is hit by a plague, he feels its his duty to go off adventuring in search of a cure, making this a perfect starting point for fantasy fans looking for a bit of eastern magic." - Grovel

Author Bio

Comic artist Kazuaki Yanagisawa is renowned for his fine pen touch and excellence at adapting sophisticated source material. Other works by Yanagisawa include Paparazzi (story by Lone Wolf and Cub's Kazuo Koike), a Megami Tensei comic based on the hit video game cycle, and The Summer of Ocelot, adapted from the novel by former Golgo 13 storywriter Yoichi Funado. The Guin Saga is the lifework of multi-talented Kaoru Kurimoto, who has written musicals based on her creation in addition to the bestselling novels. The Seven Magi first appeared in novel form in 1979 to great acclaim. The five-book opening episode of the saga proper is also being published by Vertical.