Hand vs. Foot (Vol. 1)

Publisher: Age of Marvels 
Line: Global Marvel 
Status: Limited Series 
 
==Details==
==Issues==
HAND VS. FOOT # 1 ***limited series***
Written by CHUCK DIXON
Plot by EXCITER
Art by JEROME OPEÑA
“THE BODY CANNOT FUNCTION WITH ITS LIMBS AT WAR"
Thousands of years ago, the Arashikage Clan were the undisputed masters of ninjutsu in Feudal Japan. When some amongst their number were swayed by the dark magics of the demon known only as "the Beast," they were corrupted, broke off from the Arashikage, and infamously became their own clan - "the Hand." Some time later, members of the Hand rebelled against the Beast's philosophy in favor of the twisted wisdom and advanced "magic" technology of newfound extra-dimensional allies, the brain-like Utroms and their leader General Krang. These ninjas became known as "the Foot." There has been tensions between the three clans ever since...
Recently, the last Arashikage masters Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow engaged in battle with the Hand, and Storm Shadow emerged as the Hand's new leader (see Snake Eyes : Real American Hero #X). Storm Shadow's mission is to redeem the Hand, to make it a force for good in the world, and to completely purge it of corruption - but this doesn't sit well with everyone! Cast out, the Hand's former leader, the Gorgon, has found a new clan, the Foot, and a new master - Oroku Saki, the Shredder! With the Gorgon's vengeful counsel, Shredder sees an opportunity. The Hand is weak and vulnerable in its transitionary period - and now is the time to strike! 
Witness the beginning of a battle of ninjas that's been thousands of years in the making! In the end, only one clan will remain! 
32 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99 
HAND VS. FOOT # 2 ***limited series***
Written by CHUCK DIXON
Plot by EXCITER
Art by JEROME OPEÑA
"TWO NINJAS, ONE COUP"
The Shredder, master of the Foot Clan. Storm Shadow, master of the Hand and the Arashikage Clan. The remains of Shadowland, the now-fallen former stronghold of the Hand in Manhattan. Two ninjas enter... Only one ninja leaves! It's a one-on-one battle to the death as two of the world's most infamous "bad guy" martial artists aim to settle their conflict in personal combat. Who will emerge victorious with a claim to leadership of all clans? 
Meanwhile, the Gorgon, former leader of the Hand, meets with the Foot Clan's most powerful benefactor - General Krang of Dimension X! Could the secret of the Ooze help the Gorgon reclaim the position that Storm Shadow usurped from him? And will the Gorgon notice that he's being followed by two other ninjas - Snake Eyes and Raphael!
32 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99 
HAND VS. FOOT #3 ***limited series***
Written by CHUCK DIXON
Plot by EXCITER
Art by JEROME OPEÑA
“VIPERS CAN ONLY BE TRUSTED TO ENVENOM"
Storm Shadow emerged victorious from his duel with the Shredder. He now has a rightful claim to leadership of both the Hand and the Foot clans. But ever since he first took over the Hand, he faced resistance. Now he faces a full-scale ninja civil war as katanas, nunchucks, and throwing stars clash in the streets of Manhattan! It quickly becomes apparent that there is only one person who can unify the clans. One person who legends say is destined to lead and whose authority even Hand hardliners will respect. Some call her the "Black Sky," but all recognize her as the most lethal ninja of all... Elektra Natchios! But will she accept the position? Shredder, who has escaped death through ingestion of mutagen, aims to make sure that she can't! The Super Shredder is here! Can Elektra and Storm Shadow possibly stop him? 
 32 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99
HAND VS. FOOT #4 ***limited series***
Written by CHUCK DIXON
Plot by EXCITER
Art by JEROME OPEÑA
“A SWORD IN THE HAND"
After thousands of years of hostility, unification of all the remaining major ninja clans is within site. But who could lead the Hand, the Foot, and the Arashikage? Storm Shadow believes it must be Electra. The Shredder believed it was himself, before he was slain by a usurper - the Gorgon, former leader of the Hand, now enhanced through mutagen to be Super Gorgon! All honorable combat is forsaken as the duel for leadership devolves into a New York City street fight with swords and nunchucks! It's all ninja hands on deck - including Snake Eyes, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Echo, and Ronin - as each side fights for the future on ninjutsu. In this final issue, what one ninja will rule them all? 
32 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99
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