Written by Ron Marz, art by Bart Sears & Mark Pennington, colors by Michael Atiyeh He swore to destroy the gods he once served! The holy monk Obo-san embodied the feudal ideals of piety, honor and duty. Then his samurai brother called upon the gods to save his nation, only to be slain by to the petty, spiteful deities. Now, armed with the Weapon of Heaven, Obo-san seeks the death of the gods who betrayed him and the rebirth of his own shattered faith. While Obo-san contemplates rebellion, Wulf and Aiko undertake a perilous journey. In order to rescue Wulf's lover from the clutches of the mad Emperor Mitsumune, the pair must return to the capital of Yazaki and slip unseen into the royal palace. But they cannot begin to imagine what awaits them within the shadows... On sale December 18 FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.