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It is the Winter of 1109 in the official calendar of the Pajan Empire. Okko and his faithful companions – the mysterious masked Noburo, Noshin the monk, and young Tikku – arrive at the City of the Blasting Powder. While seeking a guide to help them cross the perilous chain of the seven monasteries, they meet a skillful warrior: Mow of the Wind.
Written & Illustrated by Hub

Year 1108 in the official calendar of the Pajan Empire. This turbulent age, often called the Asagiri Era, or the Time of Mists, saw the great clans wage decades-long wars in attempts to seize power. Far from the fields of battle, Okko the ronin heads a small group of demon hunters, wandering the realms of Empire. He is accompanied by Noburo, a mysterious giant who hides his face behind a red mask, and the whimsical monk Noshin, the saké lover with the power to summon and commune with the spirits of nature. When Tikku’s sister Little Carp is kidnapped by pirates, the young fisherman enlists the group’s help in finding her. But the quest will have a price, and will lead our four heroes much farther afield than they’d ever imagined....

“The story is packed with more imagination in one page than many whole graphic novels can muster. Hub’s illustrations are absolutely stunning, their lush detail densely packed into every page. Grade: A.”

—Mike Sebastian, Campus Circle

“Hub is an amazing artist—these pages are incredible to look at, a feast for the eyes.”

— Marc Mason, Comics Waiting Room

“Lush artwork combine with an engaging and exciting story that will have you demanding your comic shop to carry. I highly recommend this series to everyone.”

— Jeff Marsick, Best Shots Team as featured on Newsarama and ShotgunReview.com

“5 out of 5 stars. The art is gorgeous.”

— Richard Vasseur, Jazma Online
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Okko features artwork that is so detailed and kinetic one might think it was a series of screenshots captured from an anime produced by the likes of Studio Ghibli. Shading, coloring, lighting and fine detail combine to create the kind of attractive comic book I've come to expect from Archaia Studios Press.”

— Chad Boudreau, ComicReaders.com
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“This first issue is just flat-out fantastic, and promises to give nothing but more of the same.”

— Dave Baxter, Broken Frontier
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“Chalk up another winner for Archaia, as Okko is every bit as engaging and beautiful as their other books.”

— Randy Lander, ComicPants.com
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"If you’re looking for a good samurai and demon yarn, look no further than Okko."

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