Lone Wolf and Cub volume 1: The Assassin's Road

I actually read the 1st omnibus, which includes the first three books in the series. Not sure why its not on goodreads.

Took about a third of the book before we got backstory or a plot that was not self-contained in a chapter, but once we did I really started looking forward to those. The one-off plots are hit or miss for me. Some are like zen koans, but some are just gratuitous violence. This is not a manga that is for teens. This is bloody and extremely violent. Also quite compelling, and I'll be looking for the next issue(s) right away.

An excellent beginning to this series. A lone assassin with a child. This has the makings of an epic story, and as we learn why he walks the path that he does, we see the character gaining depth. The stories in this volume range from heavy action to very moving moments. Having read Samurai Executioner, and having enjoyed, I can see I will enjoy this series as well. Excellent writing and stories. Good art, and a fast pace. A good overall combination.