Hero Tales, Volume 1
By: by Hiroma Arakawa ; illustrated by Huang Jin Zhou
Contributors: Huang, Jin Zhou
Edition: 1st Yen Press ed.
Publisher: Yen Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780759531161
Subjects: Heroes; Legends; Comic books, strips
Work titles: Juushin enbu
Description: "Legend speaks of seven heroes, each one bearing the power of one of the stars of the Big Dipper. Two of these stars are constantly in conflict, destined to battle and throw the world into chaos....Not that Taitou has ever paid much attention to old stories.  Headstrong and defiant, he is the last in his village to complete his coming-of-age ceremony--a fact his sister Laila incessantly teases him about.  When he is finally deemed worthy, he is presented with the Kenka Ranbu, an ancient sword that can only be drawn by a true hero.  As the frustrated Taitou struggles to unsheathe the sword, a mysterious thief appears, making off with the blade and citing the legend ofthe Big Dipper.  The stars have been set in motion, as Taitou sets off after the Kenka Ranbu and the truth of his own destiny."--p. [4] of cover.
Notes: First published in Japan in 2007 by Square Enix Co. Ltd.

In keeping with the original Japanese format, this book reads from back to front and right to left.

Rated OT for Older Teen

Translated from the Japanese.