<i>The Guin Saga </i>is epic heroic fantasy in the smae vein as Robert E. Howard's <i>Conan, the Barbarian.</i> More than a hundred books strong and growing, the saga has sold more than twenty-five million copies in Japan. Vertical will publish the first five installments that comprise &quot;The Marches Episode&quot; arc. Each paperback edition will feature artwork taken from the original Japanese editions. (see art above). <br><br>Guin has found the Lagon, but now he must best their mightiest warrior, if he is to have any chance of acquiring the giants' aid. Meanwhile, the tenuous Sem alliance has become unglued, leaving them exposed to the Mongauli scouts, who quickly report their location to Lady Amnelis. Now, it is the Mongauli army's turn to trap the Sem. Guin must return with help in time to save his friends.