About the book
Blood, death, and duty—the title bequeathed to the heir of the royal executioner becomes a burden too heavy to bear.
In this omnibus edition collecting volumes 1-3 of the original manga series, Shin’ichi Sakamoto masterfully fictionalizes the true life of Charles-Henri Sanson, the \"Gentleman of Paris,\" who performed nearly three thousand executions in 18th century France.
Born into a family of executioners, Charles-Henri Sanson must take up his father’s mantle as the Royal Executioner of Paris. Conflicted between his desire to honor the family name and rebelling against the longstanding practice, he chooses to follow tradition, but vows to be the last executioner—the last Sanson to spill blood in the name of justice.
Available in English for the first time and presented in a special omnibus edition collecting volumes 1-3 of the original Japanese manga series!
Editions of Innocent Omnibus Volume 1
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781506738246
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Blood, death, and duty—the title bequeathed to the heir of the royal executioner becomes a burden too heavy to bear.
In this omnibus edition collecting volumes 1-3 of the original manga series, Shin’ichi Sakamoto masterfully fictionalizes the true life of Charles-Henri Sanson, the \"Gentleman of Paris,\" who performed nearly three thousand executions in 18th century France.
Born into a family of executioners, Charles-Henri Sanson must take up his father’s mantle as the Royal Executioner of Paris. Conflicted between his desire to honor the family name and rebelling against the longstanding practice, he chooses to follow tradition, but vows to be the last executioner—the last Sanson to spill blood in the name of justice.
Available in English for the first time and presented in a special omnibus edition collecting volumes 1-3 of the original Japanese manga series!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Innocent Omnibus Volume 1 about?
Blood, death, and duty—the title bequeathed to the heir of the royal executioner becomes a burden too heavy to bear.
In this omnibus edition collecting volumes 1-3 of the original manga series, Shin’ichi Sakamoto masterfully fictionalizes the true life of Charles-Henri Sanson, the \"Gentleman of Paris,\" who performed nearly three thousand executions in 18th century France.
Born into a family of executioners, Charles-Henri Sanson must take up his father’s mantle as the Royal Executioner of Paris. Conflicted between his desire to honor the family name and rebelling against the longstanding practice, he chooses to follow tradition, but vows to be the last executioner—the last Sanson to spill blood in the name of justice.
Available in English for the first time and presented in a special omnibus edition collecting volumes 1-3 of the original Japanese manga series!
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Innocent Omnibus Volume 1?
Graphic novels, Comic books, Manga, Cartoons > Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: styles / traditions > Manga and other East Asian style / tradition comic books (Manhwa, Manhua, International Manga, etc)
Where can I read a sample of Innocent Omnibus Volume 1?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781506738246
Is Innocent Omnibus Volume 1 part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Innocent
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Innocent Omnibus Volume 1?
Shin'ichi Sakamoto
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Innocent Omnibus Volume 1 is available as paperback(ISBN 9781506738246)
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