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The Devil's Red Bride

The Complete Series

Colorist Iris Monahan / Edited by Adrian F. Wassel / Illustrated by John Bivens / Letterer Jeff Powell
Published by Vault Comics
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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About The Book

Both a master of the sword and a slave to it, Aragami Ketsuko cannot resist the tide of violence that would destroy her clan. Taking up her fallen father's 'Red Devil' mask, Ketsuko fights to save her people, no matter the bloody cost.

WHAT IS THE SWORD? KETSUKO CARVES HER WAY THROUGH THE WORLD IN SEARCH OF THE ANSWER.

16th century Japan. The fates of warlords ebb and flow like tides of blood, none more than the Aragami Clan who follow their lord clad in the ‘Red Devil’ mask into every battle. But when Lord Aragami succumbs to illness, his daughter, the fierce Ketsuko, hatches a plot to save her people, no matter the cost…

Years later, as Ketsuko wanders the heaving battlefields of her ruined homeland, she discovers a chance to avenge the terrible wrong done to her clan, even if it means stepping back onto a road steeped in slaughter.

From writer Sebastin Girner (Shirtless Bear-Fighter!, Scales & Scoundrels) and artist John Bivens (Creature Feature, Spread) comes a blood-drenched love letter to Samurai fiction in a chilling tale of guilt, trauma, and vengeance.

Collects the complete five issue series.

“…wonderfully hideous art renders the plot twists into an addictive ride. Fans of the samurai genre will thrill in this sleek and splattered modern entry.” - Publishers Weekly

About The Author

Sebastian is a German-born, American-raised comic editor and writer. Beginning his career at Marvel Entertainment, Sebastian has gone on to edit a number of critically acclaimed creator-owned Image Comics series including Deadly Class, VS, and the Harvey and Eisner Award-winning Southern Bastards. In 2017 he released two comic writing debuts at Image Comics: the all-ages fantasy/adventure Scales & Scoundrels and the tall-tale action/satire Shirtless Bear-Fighter! He lives and works in Brooklyn.

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Product Details

  • Publisher: Vault Comics (September 28, 2021)
  • Length: 136 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781939424839

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Raves and Reviews

“…wonderfully hideous art renders the plot twists into an addictive ride. Fans of the samurai genre will thrill in this sleek and splattered modern entry.”

– Publishers Weekly

"Wonderfully conjures its era and drags you into its rich and bloody story by the scruff of the neck. Heartily recommended!"

– George Mann, Author and scriptwriter: Wychwood, Newbury & Hobbes, the Ghost, Star Wars, Doctor Who, Warhammer

"...highly recommend it to everyone coming off of their GHOST OF TSUSHIMA high.Reminded me of ONIBABA, THRONE OF BLOOD, and other classic Japanese flicks with supernatural undertones."

– Steve Foxe, Author of over 70 comics and books, including Pokémon, Batman, Transformers, Adventure Time

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