As far as sci-fi Western manga goes, it doesn't get more popular than Trigun. Dark Horse is revisiting the acclaimed series through a new series of Deluxe Edition hardcovers, and IGN can exclusively reveal the cover art and release dates for the first four volumes in the series.
First things first - head to the slideshow gallery below for a look at the covers for Trigun Deluxe Edition and Trigun Maximum Deluxe Edition Volumes 1-3:
For those who haven't read the manga or watched the various anime adaptations, Trigun is set on the desolate world of Gunsmoke, a place where the wandering hero known as Vash the Stampede has a bounty on his head to the tune of 60 billion double-dollars. The series follows Vash as he dodges opportunistic bounty hunters and befriends insurance agents Meryl Stryfe and Milly Thompson, all while his tragic past and true nature are slowly revealed.
Trigun fans can look forward to four Deluxe Edition volumes before the end of 2024. First up is Trigun Deluxe Edition, which collects the entire original series and will be released in bookstores on September 10 and comic shops on September 11. Trigun Maximum Deluxe Edition Vol. 1 collects Vols. 1-3 of the sequel series and will be released in bookstores on October 8 and comic shops on October 9. Trigun Maximum Deluxe Edition Vol. 2 collects Vols. 4-6 of the series and will be released in bookstores on November 12 and comic shops on November 13. Finally, Trigun Maximum Deluxe Edition Vol. 3 collects Vols. 7-9 of the series and will be released in bookstores on December 10 and comic shops on December 11.
Each of the Deluxe Edition hardcovers is priced at $49.99. The books feature foil-stamped faux-leather covers and ribbon bookmarks. Each measures 7" x 10", the same size as the original serialized manga.
If you want to preorder the Trigun Deluxe Editions, you can find links to each book below:
In other Trigun news, the newest anime, Trigun Stampede, debuted in early 2023. You can check out IGN's interview with voice actor Johnny Young Bosch for more on the series.
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