Legend speaks of seven heroes, each one bearing the power of one of the stars of the Big Dipper. Two of these stars are constantly in conflict, destined to battle and throw the world into chaos… Not that Taitou has ever paid much attention to old stories. Headstrong and defiant, he is the last in his village to complete his coming-of-age ceremony — a fact his sister Laila incessantly teases him about. When he is finally deemed worthy, he is presented with the Kenkaranbu, an ancient sword that can only be drawn by a true hero. As the frustrated Taitou struggles to unsheathe the sword, a mysterious thief appears, making off with the blade and citing the legend of the Big Dipper. The stars have been set in motion, as Taitou sets off after the Kenkaranbu and the truth of his own destiny…Hiromu Arakawa, creator of Fullmetal Alchemist, brings the legend to life! 
- HERO TALES Volume 1 | October 2009
- HERO TALES Volume 2 | Coming February 2010
- HERO TALES Volume 3 | Coming June 2010
- HERO TALES Volume 4 | Coming October 2010
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HERO TALES Volume 1 story by Jin Zhou Huang, art by Hiromu Arakawa
October 2009 | ISBN: 978-0-7595-2353-1 | $10.99 ($12.99) | 176 pages | 5″x 7.5″ | Older Teen
Taitou has ever paid much attention to old stories. Headstrong and defiant, he is the last in his village to complete his coming-of-age ceremony — a fact his sister Laila incessantly teases him about. When he is finally deemed worthy, he is presented with the Kenkaranbu, an ancient sword that can only be drawn by a true hero. As the frustrated Taitou struggles to unsheathe the sword, a mysterious thief appears, making off with the blade and citing the legend of the Big Dipper. The stars have been set in motion, as Taitou sets off after the Kenkaranbu and the truth of his own destiny…
HERO TALES Volume 2
story by Jin Zhou Huang, art by Hiromu Arakawa
Coming February 2010 | ISBN: 978-0-7595-3117-8 | $10.99 ($12.99) | 176 pages | 5″x 7.5″ | Older Teen
With the Imperial Army in hot pursuit, Housei leads Taitou and the others on a little detour to the home of his master. But the “mean old devil woman” he had described turns out to be nothing of the sort. Master Kouei is a veritable font of wisdom; in addition to knowing a more covert route into the capital, she is well versed in the legends of the Hokushin-Tenkun. There is much she can teach Taitou as he struggles to control the overwhelming power of his star, but will she have enough time to impart her wisdom before tragedy strikes?
HERO TALES Volume 3
story by Jin Zhou Huang, art by Hiromu Arakawa
Coming June 2010 | ISBN: 978-0-316-08501-4 | $10.99 ($12.99) | 176 pages | 5″x 7.5″ | Older Teen
HERO TALES Volume 4
story by Jin Zhou Huang, art by Hiromu Arakawa
Coming October 2010 | ISBN: 978-0-316-08502-1 | $10.99 ($12.99) | 176 pages | 5″x 7.5″ | Older Teen
