First published 2003
Guts carries a massive sword and bears an iron hand where flesh once was. Scars cover his body from endless battles and torture. Worse than any physical wound, the Brand marks his skin. This unholy symbol calls to dark forces and marks him for sacrifice to demons. Guts refuses to accept this fate. He carves a bloody trail through the damned and anyone who stands against him. Puck the Elf travels with him, though the creature annoys more than helps. Guts walks a path stained with blood. Every step leads toward death or vengeance. The Brand ensures demons hunt him constantly. His giant sword becomes his answer to their hunger. Violence follows him like a shadow. The darkness wants to claim him, but Guts fights back with brutal determination.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, action, dark-fantasy
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
224 pages · Paperback · Dark Horse Manga
Content warnings: graphic-violence