Blade & Bastard
Yen Press · 2024–present · 3 issues
About the series
In the grim fantasy world of the Bastard!! universe, this 2024 Yen Press series follows a young woman named Iarumas, who is resurrected as an undead and forced into a life of dungeon crawling. Written by Makoto Sanda with art by Soichiro, Blade & Bastard expands the lore of the classic dark fantasy franchise, offering a fresh perspective through its undead protagonist. With only three issues to date, it’s a concise, atmospheric entry that dives into the gritty mechanics of survival and magic.