Blade of the Immortal ##13 (Dreamsongs 2 of 7)
Dark Horse Comics • Blade of the Immortal (1996) #13
Writer
Hiroaki Samura
Interior Artist
Hiroaki Samura
Cover Artist
Hiroaki Samura
Publication Date
July 1997
Cover Variant
Regular cover (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Manji, a cursed samurai who cannot die, continues his journey to kill 1,000 evil men to regain his mortality. This issue is part of the 'Dreamsongs' arc, focusing on Rin and the complex motivations of the Ittō-ryū school members.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (7.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks and color-breaking ticks on the left edge. Some corner rounding at the bottom left and top left. Minor surface scuffing on the dark areas of the cover. Slight edge wear along the bottom.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Single issues of this run typically sell in bulk lots for $2-$5 each. Individual Near Mint copies occasionally reach $10 for collectors completing runs.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the book in this condition. The estimated grade is around 7.0 due to spine and edge wear.
Notable Features
Features the unique 'flopped' artwork adapted for Western left-to-right reading. Includes the distinctive Dark Horse Manga logo and Direct Sales UPC barcode. Part 2 of a 7-part story arc.
Authentication Notes
Authentic first printing. Features correct semi-gloss cover stock, era-appropriate Dark Horse branding, and distinct Hiroaki Samura signature style in the art. Interior pages (not visible) should be newsprint/non-glossy.