March 5, 2002 - Bayport, NY
Crusade, Tucci and Shi return this summer with all new mini-series SHI - THE ILLUSTRATED WARRIOR

Retailers and fans alike should prepare themselves for the first Shi series in over a year. Shi - The Illustrated Warrior #1, is the vanguard edition of seven monthly issues by Shi creator Billy Tucci and New York Times best-selling author Craig Shaw Gardner (Batman).

Combining the very best aspects of Craig's novelized verse and Tucci's dynamic and richly detailed illustrations, Warrior is based on the legendary Way of the Warrior story arc but with an added twist that forever alters the Shi universe we've all come to know.

Focusing on Ana's tortured past, first battles and her quest for vengeance Warrior goes to great lengths to "bring about the most thorough and thought provoking Shi series ever", Tucci noted. The seven issues will ultimately be collected in hard cover format to be released in December.

Crusade is also printing a special Illustrated Warrior 22"X36" poster by Tucci and colorist Jay Fitzpatrick. Printed on heavy 10 cardstock, this richly detailed poster depicts everyone's favorite Sohei Warrior interwoven with a full array of classic Way of the Warrior history. The premier 32 page Shi - The Illustrated Warrior b/w comic and color poster ship June 2002 from Crusade Fine Arts and are priced $2.99 and $9.99 respectively.

"It's going to be a wonderfully busy year now that Crusade's got more books and products coming out in 2002 than we've had in the past 3 years." Billy proudly exclaimed. "Shi's back with a vengeance, and with The Illustrated Warrior, better than ever!"

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