Ogami and Son's Samurai Services
Lone Wolf & Cub 1

COMIC DETAILS

Comic Description: Lone Wolf & Cub #1 Universal
Grade: 10.0
Page Quality: WHITE
Certification #: 0717716021
Owner: Ogami

SET DETAILS

Winning Set: Ogami and Son's Samurai Services
Date Added: 12/21/2016
Research: See CGC's Census Report for this Comic

Owner's Description

The Set: Lone Wolf and Cub was originally published in Japan in 1970. Written by Koike Kazuo, and illustrated by Kojima Goseki, it was an immediate success, quickly selling over 8 million copies and spawning 6 films and 2 television series. It's influence is undeniable. Without LW&C, there is no Ronin. Without LW&C, there is no Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Without LW&C, there is no Road to Perdition...

First Publishing won the rights to publish LW&C in America- the first English translation of the work- in 1987. More on First Comics throughout the set and in the companion journal to this set, "Ogami and Sons' Samurai Services" in the Journal section of CGC's chat boards.

The Book: Issue One had a $1.95 cover. That price would be increased several times throughout the 45 issue run. The first twelve issues contained an introduction by Frank Miller. (More on him later)

This particular copy was from Koike's 7/18/13 San Diego appearance, his second North American appearance in which yellow labels were created. From 2006 to this date, there were estimated to be five copies total of yellow label Koike's. I purchased this copy on the aftermarket from chainnball.

UPDATE: I now own a perfect (mint) copy of Lone Wolf and Cub #1. Second Pic: The aforementioned Koike, now with a Frank Miller signature, a second 9.8 Koike, a 9.6 Koike, and a 9.4 Koike.

I have loved Lone Wolf and Cub for as of this writing, twenty-seven years. See notes on issue 12 to see how this set came to be. See the companion journal for a richer understanding of Lone Wolf and Cub, LWC ephemera, and background information on this set.

The Cover: Frank Miller, pencil and inks. Lynn Varley, colors. Koike Kazuo, signature.

The Story: "The Yagyu clan, the deadly assassins empowered to enforce the Shogun's will, coveted Ogami's office of executioner as well. They framed him, killed his wife, and now they come to his home bearing an official order from the Shogun, demanding Ogami's death by ritual suicide..."
 
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