{"product_id":"blades-of-the-guardians-volume-3-volume-3-paperback","title":"Blades of the Guardians Volume 3: Volume 3 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eXianzhe Xu\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNube Consulting\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn ancient China, a lone swordsman risks everything to protect a child destined to change the world. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrue Grit \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003emeets\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e The Last Samurai\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet in ancient China during the fall of a ruthless empire, bounty hunter Dao Ma breaks his code to protect a child and becomes the hunted. What begins as a routine escort mission turns into an epic fight for survival against assassins, warlords, and the forces of fate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDao Ma's smoldering rampage is interrupted by the four families. Encircled by an entire army--thousands of cavalries and blitzing arrows--how will Dao Ma escape with his party?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlades of the Guardians\u003c\/i\u003e blends the intensity of \u003ci\u003eTrue Grit\u003c\/i\u003e, the heart of \u003ci\u003eThe Mandalorian\u003c\/i\u003e, and the grand intrigue of \u003ci\u003eGame of Thrones\u003c\/i\u003e. A breathtaking martial-arts fantasy rooted in Chinese history, filled with brutal action, haunting beauty, and fierce compassion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eXianzhe Xu \u003c\/b\u003eis a manhua author-illustrator known for the bestselling series \u003ci\u003eBlades of the Guardians\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAssassin's Creed Dynasty\u003c\/i\u003e. A powerful new voice in manhua, his works showcase a masterful hand at intertwining threads of prophecy, ancient history, and human compassion. Bold action and deep anguish intersperse in sharp harmony, in a style reminiscent of calligraphy. Xu is a popular author with a cult following.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 246\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 7.5 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 29, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67845408981069,"sku":"9781419785016","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/5252\/5389\/files\/7xRM4LzpfC9781419785016.webp?v=1793271034","url":"https:\/\/ishookcomics.com\/products\/blades-of-the-guardians-volume-3-volume-3-paperback","provider":"iShook Comics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}