Gyakushū! (which translates to "Counterattack!" or "Revenge!") is a raw and relentless seinen manga by Hipp, a creator renowned for visceral, high-stakes survival narratives. This story plunges readers into a merciless, lawless Japan following a catastrophic economic collapse. Society has shattered, and in its place, ruthless gangs and predators rule the streets. The plot follows Kōji, an ordinary young man whose life is destroyed when his family is brutally murdered by a notorious gang. Rather than succumbing to despair, Kōji’s grief hardens into a single, all-consuming purpose: revenge. However, this is no typical tale of sudden, superhuman retribution. Gyakushū! is distinguished by its stark realism and tactical focus. Kōji is not a born fighter; he is an everyman who must consciously, painfully transform himself into a weapon. The manga meticulously details his grueling physical and psychological preparation—from intensive training and studying survival tactics to meticulously planning his assaults. Hipp’s art is gritty and unfiltered, amplifying the story’s brutal tone with detailed depictions of both violence and the decaying urban landscape. The action is chaotic and punishing, emphasizing strategy and desperation over flawless heroics. At its core, Gyakushū! is a dark exploration of the human psyche under extreme trauma, asking what price a soul pays when vengeance becomes its only reason to live. It’s a harsh, gripping saga of one man’s calculated descent into a world of violence to reclaim a sliver of justice.
Gyakushū! (which translates to "Counterattack!" or "Revenge!") is a raw and relentless seinen manga by Hipp, a creator renowned for visceral, high-stakes survival narratives. This story plunges readers into a merciless, lawless Japan following a catastrophic economic collapse. Society has shattered, and in its place, ruthless gangs and predators rule the streets. The plot follows Kōji, an ordinary young man whose life is destroyed when his family is brutally murdered by a notorious gang. Rather than succumbing to despair, Kōji’s grief hardens into a single, all-consuming purpose: revenge. However, this is no typical tale of sudden, superhuman retribution. Gyakushū! is distinguished by its stark realism and tactical focus. Kōji is not a born fighter; he is an everyman who must consciously, painfully transform himself into a weapon. The manga meticulously details his grueling physical and psychological preparation—from intensive training and studying survival tactics to meticulously planning his assaults. Hipp’s art is gritty and unfiltered, amplifying the story’s brutal tone with detailed depictions of both violence and the decaying urban landscape. The action is chaotic and punishing, emphasizing strategy and desperation over flawless heroics. At its core, Gyakushū! is a dark exploration of the human psyche under extreme trauma, asking what price a soul pays when vengeance becomes its only reason to live. It’s a harsh, gripping saga of one man’s calculated descent into a world of violence to reclaim a sliver of justice.
Gyakushū! (which translates to "Counterattack!" or "Revenge!") is a raw and relentless seinen manga by Hipp, a creator renowned for visceral, high-stakes survival narratives. This story plunges readers into a merciless, lawless Japan following a catastrophic economic collapse. Society has shattered, and in its place, ruthless gangs and predators rule the streets. The plot follows Kōji, an ordinary young man whose life is destroyed when his family is brutally murdered by a notorious gang. Rather than succumbing to despair, Kōji’s grief hardens into a single, all-consuming purpose: revenge. However, this is no typical tale of sudden, superhuman retribution. Gyakushū! is distinguished by its stark realism and tactical focus. Kōji is not a born fighter; he is an everyman who must consciously, painfully transform himself into a weapon. The manga meticulously details his grueling physical and psychological preparation—from intensive training and studying survival tactics to meticulously planning his assaults. Hipp’s art is gritty and unfiltered, amplifying the story’s brutal tone with detailed depictions of both violence and the decaying urban landscape. The action is chaotic and punishing, emphasizing strategy and desperation over flawless heroics. At its core, Gyakushū! is a dark exploration of the human psyche under extreme trauma, asking what price a soul pays when vengeance becomes its only reason to live. It’s a harsh, gripping saga of one man’s calculated descent into a world of violence to reclaim a sliver of justice.
Gyakushū! (which translates to "Counterattack!" or "Revenge!") is a raw and relentless seinen manga by Hipp, a creator renowned for visceral, high-stakes survival narratives. This story plunges readers into a merciless, lawless Japan following a catastrophic economic collapse. Society has shattered, and in its place, ruthless gangs and predators rule the streets. The plot follows Kōji, an ordinary young man whose life is destroyed when his family is brutally murdered by a notorious gang. Rather than succumbing to despair, Kōji’s grief hardens into a single, all-consuming purpose: revenge. However, this is no typical tale of sudden, superhuman retribution. Gyakushū! is distinguished by its stark realism and tactical focus. Kōji is not a born fighter; he is an everyman who must consciously, painfully transform himself into a weapon. The manga meticulously details his grueling physical and psychological preparation—from intensive training and studying survival tactics to meticulously planning his assaults. Hipp’s art is gritty and unfiltered, amplifying the story’s brutal tone with detailed depictions of both violence and the decaying urban landscape. The action is chaotic and punishing, emphasizing strategy and desperation over flawless heroics. At its core, Gyakushū! is a dark exploration of the human psyche under extreme trauma, asking what price a soul pays when vengeance becomes its only reason to live. It’s a harsh, gripping saga of one man’s calculated descent into a world of violence to reclaim a sliver of justice.
Gyakushū! (which translates to "Counterattack!" or "Revenge!") is a raw and relentless seinen manga by Hipp, a creator renowned for visceral, high-stakes survival narratives. This story plunges readers into a merciless, lawless Japan following a catastrophic economic collapse. Society has shattered, and in its place, ruthless gangs and predators rule the streets. The plot follows Kōji, an ordinary young man whose life is destroyed when his family is brutally murdered by a notorious gang. Rather than succumbing to despair, Kōji’s grief hardens into a single, all-consuming purpose: revenge. However, this is no typical tale of sudden, superhuman retribution. Gyakushū! is distinguished by its stark realism and tactical focus. Kōji is not a born fighter; he is an everyman who must consciously, painfully transform himself into a weapon. The manga meticulously details his grueling physical and psychological preparation—from intensive training and studying survival tactics to meticulously planning his assaults. Hipp’s art is gritty and unfiltered, amplifying the story’s brutal tone with detailed depictions of both violence and the decaying urban landscape. The action is chaotic and punishing, emphasizing strategy and desperation over flawless heroics. At its core, Gyakushū! is a dark exploration of the human psyche under extreme trauma, asking what price a soul pays when vengeance becomes its only reason to live. It’s a harsh, gripping saga of one man’s calculated descent into a world of violence to reclaim a sliver of justice.

Gyakushū! Manga Vols 1-2 – Dan Hipp 2007 | 1st Printing

$25.00

  • Author: Dan Hipp
  • Publisher: TokyoPop, 2007
  • Binding: Softcover
  • Condition: Fine
  • Size: 12mo
  • Attributes: First Edition, Illustrated

Gyakushū! , complete in two volumes, Out of Print (OOP). All volumes  are TRUE First edition, first printing with “10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1” on copyright page. Pictorial wrappers, binding tight, corners sharp, no creases, internally fine, fresh white pages, unmarked. Fine in unread condition.
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Gyakushū!: A Vibrant, Psychedelic Revenge Fantasy

Gyakushū! is a short, explosively colorful manga by renowned American artist and animator Dan Hipp, best known for his work on Teen Titans Go! and his instantly recognizable, stylized art. Published in 2007, it is a self-contained, wordless burst of kinetic action that reinterprets the classic revenge tale through a hyper-modern, pop-art lens.

The story follows a lone, cloaked ronin in a stylized feudal Japan. After his village is massacred by a grotesque warlord and his army of bizarre demons, the warrior embarks on a single-minded quest for vengeance. The narrative is conveyed entirely through Hipp’s stunning, panel-to-panel visual storytelling. The journey escalates into a spectacular, escalating battle where the ronin faces off against increasingly monstrous and surreal foes.

The true star of Gyakushū! is Hipp’s breathtaking artwork. It blends Japanese woodblock print aesthetics with bold, graffiti-like line work, psychedelic color schemes, and dynamic, cinematic compositions. The action sequences are fluid and imaginative, filled with swirling energy, morphing creatures, and a palpable sense of motion. The “Gyakushū” (counterattack) itself unfolds as a visually stunning cascade of skill and supernatural force.

While simple in plot, the book is a deep sensory experience. It functions as both a loving homage to samurai cinema and manga tropes and a vibrant showcase for Hipp’s unique artistic voice. It’s less a traditional narrative and more an art-object-in-motion, a visceral and celebratory explosion of style, color, and cathartic action that leaves a lasting visual impression.

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