Last of the Dragons

by Carl Potts, Dennis O'Neil (Text), Terry Austin (Illustrations)

"[A] gloriously absorbing East-meets-West period fantasy." ― Win Wiacek, Now Read This!
Along with a team of comic book legends ― Dennis O'Neil, Terry Austin, and Marie Severin ― Carl Potts ( The Punisher ) presents an awe-inspiring and gloriously illustrated tale set in nineteenth-century Japan, a land of noble and serene dragons. But when a sect of deranged monks begin training the huge reptiles to kill in Northern California, only an aging samurai and a half-American ninja stand in their way.
Originally published as a six-part series in Marvel's Epic Illustrated magazine from December 1982 through October 1983, Last of the Dragons combines an exciting, action-packed story with fascinating elements of Chinese and Japanese mythology and philosophy. Suggested for mature readers.

Genres: Comics, Fantasy, Fiction

80 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1988

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Reviews

[Sam · Rating 2 out of 5]

Interesting tale with excellent art. Somewhat dated in its treatment of native communities, but sprawling with mysticism, martial arts, and dragons.

[Googoogjoob · Rating 3 out of 5]

Attractive art and a fun concept (evil priests plot to take their tamed dragons from Japan to Northern California and build an empire there); but at a grand total of 49 pages long, there's very little breathing room, very little characterization, and everything has to happen in fast-forward. It would've been fun to read this in its original context (six 8-page chapters spread out over a year as a recurring feature in a more diverse magazine), but it's harder to recommend as a standalone work.

[Highland G · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this one. Artwork is classic feeling and looks great overall. Let down mostly by the quality of the print and a few missing letters.
I enjoyed the story pacing overall, some individual moments felt rushed. A tale of morality and fears of the unknown.

[Pat · Rating 5 out of 5]

I missed this in comic book form so I'm glad for Dover reprints.

[Yiu-Ching Brendan Mahoney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Relatable to the Wasian in me

[Little Timmy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic fantasy story. Indians, Samurai and dragons what more can you need. Very good art tops it all off. Highly recommended