Fans of Yasuhiro Nightow, the creative mind behind Trigun, have reason to celebrate. His other popular manga series, Blood Blockade Battlefront, is set to receive an omnibus release, bringing together multiple volumes into a single, convenient edition. This news is especially exciting for those who have struggled to collect the individual volumes or are new to the series and looking for an accessible entry point.
What to Expect from the Omnibus Edition
The first omnibus volume of Blood Blockade Battlefront is slated for release on July 15, 2025, by Dark Horse Comics. This initial volume will be a substantial 672-page paperback, combining the first three volumes of the manga with the “E-Den of Master Fighters” chapter from volume four. This format provides a comprehensive reading experience, allowing fans to immerse themselves in the chaotic world of Hellsalem’s Lot without interruption. The cover price for this substantial collection is set at $29.99.
This release is not along the lines of the hardcover Deluxe Editions that Trigun and Trigun Maximum recently received. It will instead be a standard manga trim size paperback edition. The omnibus will feature lettering by Studio Cutie and translation by Matthew Johnson.
The Story of Blood Blockade Battlefront
Blood Blockade Battlefront is set in Hellsalem’s Lot, a city that was once New York City. A breach between Earth and another dimension trapped the city under an impenetrable bubble, forcing humans to coexist with a variety of monsters and mystical creatures. Within this chaotic environment, superhumans known as Libra work to maintain peace and order.
The story follows Leonardo Watch, a young photographer who gains the “All-Seeing Eyes of the Gods” at the cost of his sister’s eyesight. This ability leads him to join Libra, where he battles various monsters and terrorists, while trying to prevent a mysterious force from destroying the bubble and unleashing chaos upon the world.
Yasuhiro Nightow: The Mastermind Behind the Manga
Yasuhiro Nightow, born on April 8, 1967, is a renowned Japanese manga artist celebrated for his distinctive style and inventive storytelling. Besides Blood Blockade Battlefront and the internationally acclaimed Trigun, he also created the characters and story for the anime and video game series Gungrave. Nightow’s works are known for their blend of action, humor, and complex character development.
Trigun and Its Legacy
Trigun, Nightow’s most famous creation, has garnered a massive fanbase worldwide. The series follows the adventures of Vash the Stampede, a gunfighter with a mysterious past. The success of Trigun led to an anime series and a feature film, Trigun: Badlands Rumble. Nightow has most recently worked on Trigun Stampede, a 2023 reboot of the series.
Blood Blockade Battlefront‘s Journey
Nightow initially published Blood Blockade Battlefront as a one-shot manga in Jump Square magazine in May 2008. The story then evolved into a three-part mini-series, Kekkai Sensen – Mafūgai Kessha in the same magazine in 2009, before becoming a regular series in Jump SQ.19 starting in 2010.
The series continued in various Jump SQ magazines:
- Jump SQ.19 (2010-2015)
- Jump SQ. Crown as Blood Blockade Battlefront: Back 2 Back (2015-2018)
- Jump SQ. Rise (2018-2022)
The original Blood Blockade Battlefront series concluded with 10 volumes. A direct sequel, Blood Blockade Battlefront: Back 2 Back, also ran for 10 volumes. Currently, a third series, Blood Blockade Battlefront: Beat 3 Peat, is ongoing.
Where to Buy
Pre-orders for the Blood Blockade Battlefront omnibus are now available at various retailers, including:
- TFAW
- Amazon
- Barnes and Noble
- Local bookstores
- Comic book shops
This omnibus release provides an excellent opportunity for both longtime fans and newcomers to experience the captivating world of Blood Blockade Battlefront. With its blend of supernatural action and unique characters, this collection promises to be a thrilling read.
