August 2002 Solicitations

Shi - The Illustrated Warrior #2
By Billy Tucci, and Craig Shaw Gardner

The second installment of Crusade's new monthly Shi mini-series by Shi creator Billy Tucci and New York Times best-selling author Craig Shaw Gardner (Batman).

Shi - The Illustrated Warrior, combines the very best aspects of Craig's novelized verse and Billy's dynamic and richly detailed illustrations.

The Illustrated Warrior #2 places us alongside Ana Ishikawa as she dons the Sohei battle garb of her ancestors for the first time to avenge the brutal beating of her grandfather. It also focuses on Ana's torment as she witnesses the wives and children mourn those she has slain in battle. Ana vows to forgo her quest, but now it is the charismatic Yakuza boss Masahiro Arashi who is obsessed with vengeance and recruits the darkest and most ruthless of the warrior monks, the Nara Sohei. The Nara embark on a pilgrimage of blood as they search out "this demon of death" and turn the streets of New York City into a holocaustic arena of death.

To complicate matters, Ana struggles through a budding romance with a police detective then of course there's the sudden arrival of her best friend from Japan, Tomoe. Warrior goes to great lengths to bring about the most thorough and thought provoking Shi series ever. The seven issues will ultimately be collected in hard cover format to be released in December.

Shi - The Illustrated Warrior #2 ……………$2.99 (32 pages b/w)

Shi - "Laser" Light Key Chain
By Billy Tucci

Everyone get ready to PARTY! This stunningly elegant all metal "laser" light key chain is all the "rave" as the perfect car or club companion. Chrome-plated with the Shi kanji laser engraved with oxidization for durability, and power switch on the reverse side, this piece is stylish and fun. Not to be confused with actual laser pointers, the light feature of this new key chain adds amusement to raves, sporting events, and of course helps find the car door lock in dark parking lots. Available in a choice of either red or blue light.

Shi Laser Light Key Chain. . .$15.99

Shi - T-Shirt
By Billy Tucci

Blissfully elegant and to the point. The kanji for "Shi" and the word itself - simple and sophisticated - adorn this black T-shirt. A must have for any Shi fan. 100% cotton, available in sizes large, extra-large, and double extra-large.

Shi - T-Shirt(L and XL) . . .$16.99
Shi - T-Shirt XXL . . .$19.99

Shi - Ladies Top
By Billy Tucci

The same simple, empowering statement on a female silhouette - made with all the lady fans in mind, in tune with today's latest fashions. Also in black and 100% cotton, available in sizes small, medium, and large.

Shi - Ladies Top

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