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Vampire Hunter D (novel)

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Alternative title:
Охотник на вампиров Ди (Russian)
吸血鬼ハンター“D” (Japanese)
Themes: monsters, vampires
Plot Summary: The year is 12,090 A.D. The world is engulfed in darkness and ruled by vampires of the Nobility. Mutants, monsters, and the undead are a result of their mad practices in science and the supernatural. Humanity is on its edge, but finds salvation through the existence of various Hunters. D is one of them; a Vampire Hunter. As a dhampir (half human, half vampire), he takes advantage of his inherent powers and peculiar bloodline in hopes of one day ridding the world of the cursed Nobility...
Volumes:
#01. Vampire Hunter D
#02. Raiser of Gales
#03. Demon Deathchase
Vintage: 1983-01
Release dates: We have 12
Trivia: We have 1
Reviews:
Vampire Hunter D: Pale Fallen Angel Parts 3 and 4 (Jul 8, 2009)
Vampire Hunter D Novel 11 (Jan 28, 2009)
Vampire Hunter D Novel 1 (Oct 31, 2008)
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    Vampire Hunter D - Coffin Artbook (Artbook) 2006-10-01 (from $177.91)
    Vampire Hunter D - Yoshitaka Amano: Collected Art of Vampire Hunter D (Artbook) 2007-10-24 (from $250.00)
eBook
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Novel
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Publisher: Asahi Sonorama
English staff
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Translation: Kevin Leahy
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Licensed by: Dark Horse Comics

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