Assassin's Creed: Bloodstone Vol. 1 (Graphic Novel)

Illustrated by Ennio Bufi
Hardcover
$9.99 US
7.35"W x 11.2"H x 0.4"D   | 13 oz | 30 per carton
On sale Feb 18, 2020 | 48 Pages | 978-1-78773-425-8
The multi-award winning world of Assassin's Creed visits a new era in the Vietnam War!

Tomo, one of the youngest members of the Japanese Assassin cell, has uncovered a conspiracy. More of a man of science than a man of action, Tomo investigates further, leading him to follow the footsteps of Assassins that operated during the Vietnam War. But what secrets will he uncover?
DORISON GUILLAUME is a French comic book writer who often writes under the pseudonym Izu, including the complete series 'Omega Complex' and 'Crusades'. In 2011, he signed with Glénat for the comic strip series adapted from the new adventures of the 'Little Prince' , as well as for several titles of the Explora collection for the same publisher. He also wrote the adaptation of the video game 'Devil May Cry'

Born in Italy in 1976, ENNIO BUFI graduated in sculpture from the Academy of Fine Arts in Bari. From 2007 to 2010, he worked in animation and participated in several productions as a graphic designer and character designer. In Italy, he has been an artist of 'Geronimo Stilton' books and of 'Giorgio Perlasca, un uomo comune', a comic about the life of Italian war hero Giorgio Perlasca created with Marco Sonseri for Renoir Comics.After having been noticed for his work as an illustrator, he published for the first time in France with Grand Angle, a book entitled Clandestino written by Marzano. In 2013, he then worked with Geronimo Stilton on a children's series at Glénat. In 2016, he illustrated Vértigo at Lombard and joined Humanoids to take over the Carthago series from Milan Jovanovic.
“Has all the elements of the Jason Bourne saga: good action, intrigue, smart dialogue, and likeable characters.  Ennio Bufi′s artwork is gorgeous, a mix of the contrasts and shadows of Jock and the vivid, sweeping imagery of Bill Sienkiewicz.  Bufi is an artist readers can only hope to see more of.” - BORG.com

"Deftly scripted, beautifully illustrated ...  an inherently riveting read from cover to cover" - Midwest Book Review 

"The art, drawn by Bufi, is beautiful during the slow moments but absolutely comes to life during the action scenes ... When bullets are fired and punches are thrown, the audience can feel it" - But Why Tho 

"An action-packed thriller that feels like a cross between Homecoming and Homeland. The story Guillaume Dorison is enthralling and well developed. The art by Ennio Bufi is gorgeous" - Graphic Policy 

“Fast, gritty and with the historical nature it really makes for a reading like no other ... The art feels like Jock at his best, the story feels like a Bourne-movie and the Vietnam War era adds that soldier-UNfortune feeling” - Comics For Sinners

About

The multi-award winning world of Assassin's Creed visits a new era in the Vietnam War!

Tomo, one of the youngest members of the Japanese Assassin cell, has uncovered a conspiracy. More of a man of science than a man of action, Tomo investigates further, leading him to follow the footsteps of Assassins that operated during the Vietnam War. But what secrets will he uncover?

Creators

DORISON GUILLAUME is a French comic book writer who often writes under the pseudonym Izu, including the complete series 'Omega Complex' and 'Crusades'. In 2011, he signed with Glénat for the comic strip series adapted from the new adventures of the 'Little Prince' , as well as for several titles of the Explora collection for the same publisher. He also wrote the adaptation of the video game 'Devil May Cry'

Born in Italy in 1976, ENNIO BUFI graduated in sculpture from the Academy of Fine Arts in Bari. From 2007 to 2010, he worked in animation and participated in several productions as a graphic designer and character designer. In Italy, he has been an artist of 'Geronimo Stilton' books and of 'Giorgio Perlasca, un uomo comune', a comic about the life of Italian war hero Giorgio Perlasca created with Marco Sonseri for Renoir Comics.After having been noticed for his work as an illustrator, he published for the first time in France with Grand Angle, a book entitled Clandestino written by Marzano. In 2013, he then worked with Geronimo Stilton on a children's series at Glénat. In 2016, he illustrated Vértigo at Lombard and joined Humanoids to take over the Carthago series from Milan Jovanovic.

Praise

“Has all the elements of the Jason Bourne saga: good action, intrigue, smart dialogue, and likeable characters.  Ennio Bufi′s artwork is gorgeous, a mix of the contrasts and shadows of Jock and the vivid, sweeping imagery of Bill Sienkiewicz.  Bufi is an artist readers can only hope to see more of.” - BORG.com

"Deftly scripted, beautifully illustrated ...  an inherently riveting read from cover to cover" - Midwest Book Review 

"The art, drawn by Bufi, is beautiful during the slow moments but absolutely comes to life during the action scenes ... When bullets are fired and punches are thrown, the audience can feel it" - But Why Tho 

"An action-packed thriller that feels like a cross between Homecoming and Homeland. The story Guillaume Dorison is enthralling and well developed. The art by Ennio Bufi is gorgeous" - Graphic Policy 

“Fast, gritty and with the historical nature it really makes for a reading like no other ... The art feels like Jock at his best, the story feels like a Bourne-movie and the Vietnam War era adds that soldier-UNfortune feeling” - Comics For Sinners