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Dark Horse Celebrates Founder With New Editions of 47 Ronin, Atomic Legion

Published Thu, 12 Dec 2019 18:00:06 -0600

by Jude Terror

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Dark Horse Comics has announced new editions of two comics written by founder Mike Richardson for publication in 2020. 47 Ronin, by Richardson and Stan Sakai, and The Atomic Legion, by Richardson and Bruce Zick, will be available in paperback next Summer. The Atomic Legion will hit stores on July 22nd while 47 Ronin will hit stores on August 12th.

Check out the press release below for more info.

MILWAUKIE, Ore. (December 12, 2019) — Join us in celebrating two of Dark Horse Comics Founder Mike Richardson's (Father's Day, Star Wars: Crimson Empire) classic tales, The Atomic Legion and 47 Ronin—now available in paperback!

Everyone deserves a second chance! In The Atomic Legion, illustrated by Bruce Zick (Dark Horse Presents, Thor), the heroes of yesterday, once hailed as saviors, have been rejected and forgotten by the public and have hidden out in a secret fortress near the North Pole for decades. But when the Professor—a mysterious scientist who built the fortress—is kidnapped by an evil rival, a young boy rallies the monsters, robots, and caped wonders to once again become the heroes of the Atomic Legion!

Travel back to feudal Japan with this faithful adaptation of 47 Ronin! Illustrated by decorated cartoonist, Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo), the tale of these samurai and their epic mission to avenge their wronged master is the story of Japan. Opening with the tragic incident that sealed the fate of Lord Asano, 47 Ronin follows a dedicated group of his vassals on their years-long path of vengeance! Meticulously researched and beautifully illustrated, this collection of the acclaimed miniseries recounts this sweeping saga of honor and violence in all its grandeur. Includes bonus art and behind-the-scenes historical extras!

The Atomic Legion trade paperback goes on sale in comic shops July 22, 2020 and in bookstores August 4, 2020, available for pre-order now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and at your local comic shop.The 47 Ronin trade paperback will hit comic shops August 12, 2020 and bookstores August 25, 2020 and is also available for pre-order now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and at your local comic shop. Both will retail for $19.99.