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Black Lagoon #1

Aug 2008 · Viz · 12.99 USD; 15.00 CAD · Manga
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This first volume of the manga series introduces the crew of the Black Lagoon, a band of mercenary pirates operating out of the lawless Thai port city of Roanapur. It collects the opening story arc, where a Japanese businessman named Rokuro Okajima is kidnapped by the Lagoon Company and ultimately joins their ranks, adopting the nickname Rock. The volume sets the tone for the series with its gritty action, dark humor, and morally ambiguous characters, including the trigger-happy Revy and the stoic Dutch.

The story begins in the shadowy world of international crime, where a stolen compact disk becomes the center of a deadly game. When a Japanese company’s low-level manager is sent to Indonesia to negotiate for the disk’s return, he finds himself caught between rival gangs and a ruthless mercenary band hired by a Russian syndicate. Written by Rei Hiroe and Dan Kanemitsu, with art by Hiroe and inks by a team including B-River and John Hunt, the issue sets a gritty, high-stakes tone from the first page. The cover, penciled and inked by Rei Hiroe, captures the tension with a stark, cinematic presence.

Contains 7 stories
Black Lagoon
70 pp · Adventure, Crime
Rokoru "Rock" OkajimaRevyDutchBennyCaptain "Balalaika" VladilenaBaoThe CaptainMr. Kageyama

In "Black Lagoon," a low-level Japanese manager is sent to Indonesia to deliver a ransom for a stolen data disk, only to find himself caught in a violent power struggle between rival gangs after the deal collapses. Left behind and alone, he’s taken in by a ruthless mercenary crew representing the Russian syndicate—forced to navigate a world where loyalty is currency and survival depends on who you’re willing to betray.

Ring-Ding Ship Chase
42 pp · Adventure, Crime
Rokoru "Rock" OkajimaRevyDutchBennyMr. ChenLuacCaptain "Balalaika" Vladilena

In "Ring-Ding Ship Chase," the Lagoon Company finds themselves in the middle of a high-stakes maritime ambush after taking on a cargo run for a local crime syndicate—only to be attacked by a ruthless gang of pirates. With tension rising and the sea turning treacherous, the crew must rely on their wits and firepower to survive the relentless pursuit.

Rasta-Blasta Part 1
28 pp · Adventure, Crime
Rokoru "Rock" OkajimaRevyDutchBennyCaptain "Balalaika" VladilenaRosarita "Roberta" TisnerosGarcia LovelaceBaoBoris

In "Rasta-Blasta Part 1," the Lagoon Company finds themselves in a high-stakes chase after taking the son of a powerful Venezuelan cartel leader—unaware that the family’s ruthless and precise maid is already closing in on them, turning every mile into a ticking time bomb.

Rasta-Blasta Part 2
28 pp · Adventure, Crime
Rokoru "Rock" OkajimaRevyDutchBennyCaptain "Balalaika" VladilenaRosarita "Roberta" TisnerosGarcia LovelaceBao
Rasta-Blasta Part 3
28 pp · Adventure, Crime
Rokoru "Rock" OkajimaRevyDutchBennyCaptain "Balalaika" VladilenaRosarita "Roberta" TisnerosGarcia LovelaceDiego Garcia (flashback only)
The High School Episode
4 pp · Humor
Rokoru "Rock" OkajimaRevyDutchBennyCaptain "Balalaika" VladilenaRosarita "Roberta" Tisneros

Rock’s world spins sideways when he wakes up back in high school—Revy’s his classmate, Roberta’s in the same homeroom, Balalaika’s the stern math teacher, and Dutch? He’s the campus groundskeeper with a flair for the dramatic. It’s the same chaos, just with fewer guns and more hallway drama.

The Wondrously Captivating Roberta
1 pp · Humor
Rosarita "Roberta" TisnerosGarcia Lovelace

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Full credits

writer, artist, inker Rei Hiroe
inker B-River
inker Itako
inker, letterer John Hunt
cover pencils, inks Rei Hiroe

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