{"product_id":"the-heroic-legend-of-arslan-1-9781612629728","title":"The Heroic Legend of Arslan 1","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe fantasy epic from the creator of \u003ci\u003eFullmetal Alchemist\u003c\/i\u003e!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"An epic fantasy with plenty of historical detail [and a] deft artistic hand.\" -Anime News Network \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Arakawa has no problem depicting the bloody reality of war: severed limbs, decapitated heads, and torture victims. Even the poor horses aren't safe... The comparisons to \u003ci\u003eGame of Thrones\u003c\/i\u003e are inevitable.\" -Women Write About Comics \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eECBATANA IS BURNING \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In the prosperous kingdom of Pars lies the Royal Capital of Ecbatana, a city of splendor and wonder, ruled by the undefeated and fearsome King Andragoras. Arslan is the young and curious prince of Pars who, despite his best efforts doesn't seem to have what it takes to be a proper king like his father. At the age of 14, Arslan goes to his first battle and loses everything as the blood-soaked mist of war gives way to scorching flames, bringing him to face the demise of his once glorious kingdom. However, it is Arslan's destiny to be a ruler, and despite the trials that face him, he must now embark on a journey to reclaim his fallen kingdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDr. Yoshiki Tanaka is a popular Japanese novelist who is best known for The Heroic Legend of Arslan and Legend of the Galactic Heroes. His works have been known to span across multiple media, including manga, anime, and even musicals. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHiromu Arakawa is the award-winning artist behind the immesnsely popular Fullmetal Alchemist. In addition to Fullmetal Alchemist, she is also the illustrator\/author of Silver Spoons which is currently available as an animated television series in Japan and the United States. Her newest work is as the illustrator of The Heroic Legend of Arslan, a featured title in the same magazine as Attack on Titan.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Kodansha Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50516050149650,"sku":"9781612629728","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0ffdb4a1-0113-4362-b8fe-341b209f4898.jpg?v=1731018094","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-heroic-legend-of-arslan-1-9781612629728","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}