{"product_id":"tower-dungeon-issak-1-fcbd-2025-vf-nm","title":"Tower Dungeon \u0026 Issak #1 FCBD 2025 VF\/NM","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTower Dungeon \u0026amp; Issak #1 FCBD\u003c\/b\u003e 2025 is a promotional sampler manga published by Kodansha USA. Released on May 3, 2025, this flip-book style issue gave Western readers an early look at two highly anticipated, action-packed seinen series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe book is split into two distinct preview showcases:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFeature 1: Issak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Creative Team: Written by Shinji Makari with detailed, historical artwork by DOUBLE-S. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Plot: Set during the volatile height of the Thirty Years' War (circa 1620), the story follows a lone Japanese warrior who has traveled across the globe to mainland Europe. Fueled by a fierce personal quest for vengeance, he rents out his lethal combat and marksman skills as a mercenary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Buzz: The series has been widely praised as a masterful blend of historical fiction—frequently described by critics as \"Vinland Saga meets Shogun\"—and earned a nomination at the American Manga Awards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFeature 2: Tower Dungeon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Creative Team: Written and illustrated by manga veteran Tsutomu Nihei, the legendary creator behind dark sci-fi hits like BLAME! and Knights of Sidonia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Plot: This story marks Nihei's historic first venture into the high-fantasy genre. It follows a precocious farmboy forced into a decaying, brutal world filled with malformed magical creatures, wounded soldiers, and a massive, labyrinthine fortress shrouded in pure darkness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFormat \u0026amp; Target Audience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAge Rating: Due to intense battle sequences, historical weapon violence, and dark fantasy themes, the book carries a Teen \/ Mature rating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePresentation: True to traditional manga format, the sampler is designed to be read from right to left, preserving the intended flow of the original black-and-white artwork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49291238277220,"sku":"BX511","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_09_20_20_29_50_924.jpg?v=1789954242","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/tower-dungeon-issak-1-fcbd-2025-vf-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}