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Ninja Elite                                          Comics Lot
Ninja Elite follows the character Nightwind and her struggles to achieve mastery of her Ninja skills, and at the same time walk a careful path through the dangerous political intrigues of the Overlord’s court. Ninja Elite is a story of suspense, political intrigue, and treachery. The Ninja Elite are the chosen blood guards of powerful aristocratic houses within the city-state of Pandona. Trained in the secret arts of the ninja, they are used to defend their Lords, to spy among the other houses, and to assassinate enemies.

Ninja Elite Comics Lot contains:Ninja Elite #1
Writer: Scott Behnke
Artist: James Fletcher
Letterer: Ron Kasman
Cover by: Paul Rivoche

When young Delia is saved from her abusive life on the streets by a mysterious robed man, she has no idea the path her life is about to take. Snatched from poverty, she finds herself surrounded by the luxury of House Dracus, the palace of the Overlord. She has been chosen to be the newest student of Master Sun, powerful leader of the Amita K’un warrior society. Delia is destined to become one of the greatest of these Ninja Elite, leaving behind her old life to become the confident warrior called Nightwind.
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Ninja Elite #2
Writer: Scott Behnke
Artist: Gabriel Morrisette
Letterer: Ron Kasman
Editor: Scott Behnke
Cover by: Peter Hsu

In “The Night of Red Ruin!”, On the back streets of Pandona, a young girl, Delia, was trying to avoid a beating by her uncle. Delia sought the help of a robed stranger. The stranger intervened, and in a short scuffle with Delia’s uncle he displayed tremendous fighting skills. Delia followed the stranger through the city of Pandona to the palace of the House Dracus, home of the Overlord. Here the robed stranger revealed himself as Master Sun, the sensei of the Amita K’un. The Amita K’un were the elite fighting unit of the Overlord, responsible for protecting their Lord, spying on the other Houses, and assassinating enemies. Master Sun announced that Delia had fulfilled a prophecy and she would become his next pupil. After ten years of rigorous mental and physical conditioning, Delia completed her training. Casting away her old life, she became Nightwind, the newest member of the Amita K’un and a tool of the Overlord. While the Amita K’un performed the secret rituals of accepting a new member, Nightwind was sent outside to meditate on her new identity. Yet, treachery was astir in the House Dracus. While the Amita K’un performed their secret ceremonies, the Blood Guards of the House Eichon were preparing to invade the House Dracus. Only Nightwind and a handful of palace guards could prevent the death of the Overlord! So our tale begins…
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Ninja Elite #3
Writer: Mark Ellis
Artist: Gabriel Morrisette
Letterer: Dan McQuen
Editor: Scott Behnke
Cover by: Dan Steffan

In “Way of the Wind, Walk of the Wolf”, On the back streets of Pandona, a stranger intervened to save a young girl, Delia, from a beating by her uncle. Delia followed the stranger to the palace of the House Dracus, home of Overlord Kitaya. Here the stranger revealed himself as Master Sun, the sensei of the Amita K’un. Master Sun announced that Delia had fulfilled a prophecy and she would become his next pupil. After ten years of rigorous mental and physical conditioning, Delia cast away her old life and became Nightwind, the newest member of the Amita K’un. Yet, while the Amita K’un performed their secret ceremonies, the Blood Guards of the House Eichon invaded the House Dracus. The result of this attack was the death of Bharat, Lord Kitaya’s advisor. Master Sun suspected that a traitor resided in the House Dracus. Nightwind and First were sent to spy on the House Eichon to learn the identity of the traitor. So our tale begins…
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Ninja Elite #4
Writer: Mark Ellis
Artist: Gabriel Morrisette
Letterer: Mitch Mander
Editor: Scott Behnke
Cover by: Dan Steffan

In “Ministers of Fate”, On the back streets of Pandona, a stranger intervened to save a young girl, Delia, from a beating by her uncle. Delia followed the stranger to the palace of the House Dracus, home of Overlord Kitaya. Here the stranger revealed himself as Master Sun, the sensei of the Amita K’un. Master Sun announced that Delia had fulfilled a prophecy and she would become his next pupil. After ten years of rigorous mental and physical conditioning, Delia cast away her old life and became Nightwind, the newest member of the Amita K’un. Yet, while the Amita K’un performed their secret ceremonies, the Blood Guards of the House Eichon invaded the House Dracus. The result of this attack was the death of Bharat, Lord Kitaya’s advisor. Master Sun suspected that a traitor resided in the House Dracus. Nightwind and First were sent to spy on the House Eichon to learn the identity of the traitor. Here they learned that Mara, Lord Kitaya’s youngest son, had betrayed his father. Unfortunately, Nightwind and First’s presence was discovered by Ashikaga, and they barely escaped alive. So our tale begins…
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Ninja Elite #5
Writer: Mark Ellis
Artist: Gabriel Morrisette
Letterer: Dan McKinnon
Editor: Mary Beth Roberts
Cover by: Stephen Hickman

In “City of Woe”, On the back streets of Pandona, a stranger intervened to save a young girl, Delia, from a beating by her uncle. Delia followed the stranger to the palace of the House Dracus, home of Overlord Kitaya. Here the stranger revealed himself as Master Sun, the sensei of the Amita K’un. Master Sun announced that Delia had fulfilled a prophecy and she would become his next pupil. After ten years of rigorous mental and physical conditioning, Delia cast away her old life and became Nightwind, the newest member of the Amita K’un. Yet, while the Amita K’un performed their secret ceremonies, the Blood Guards of the House Eichon invaded the House Dracus. The result of this attack was the death of Bharat, Lord Kitaya’s advisor. Master Sun suspected that a traitor resided in the House Dracus. Nightwind and First were sent to spy on the House Eichon to learn the identity of the traitor. Here they learned that Mara, Lord Kitaya’s youngest son, had betrayed his father. In issue #4, Mara was imprisoned in House Dracus’ dungeon, and Lord Kitaya was left to wrestle with the consequences of his son’s betrayal. House Dracus’ contract with several major guilds had been greatly weakened, and Kitaya feared that Lord Namora would soon become Overlord. Wearily Lord Kitaya made a deal with Tarrus the One-eyed ruler of Liam. In exchange for the First Key of Telku, Tarrus would grant House Dracus exclusive trading rights with the southern merchants. Unfortunately the First Key of Telku was located in the heavily guarded temple of Baal in Baali. Only the stealth and cunning of the Amita K’un could hope to succeed against such overwhelming odds…
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Ninja Elite #6
Writer: Mark Ellis
Artist: Gabriel Morrisette
Letterer: Ron Kasman
Editor: Steve Milo
Cover by: Lurene Haines

In “Force from Force”, On the back streets of Pandona, a stranger intervened to save a young girl, Delia, from a beating by her uncle. Delia followed the stranger to the palace of the House Dracus, home of Overlord Kitaya. Here the stranger revealed himself as Master Sun, the sensei of the Amita K’un. Master Sun announced that Delia had fulfilled a prophecy and she would become his next pupil. After ten years of rigorous mental and physical conditioning, Delia cast away her old life and became Nightwind, the newest member of the Amita K’un. Yet, while the Amita K’un performed their secret ceremonies, the Blood Guards of the House Eichon invaded the House Dracus. The result of this attack was the death of Bharat, Lord Kitaya’s advisor. Master Sun suspected that a traitor resided in the House Dracus. Nightwind and First were sent to spy on the House Eichon to learn the identity of the traitor. Here they learned that Mara, Lord Kitaya’s youngest son, had betrayed his father. Mara was imprisoned in House Dracus’ dungeon, and Lord Kitaya was left to wrestle with the consequences of his son’s betrayal. House Dracus’ contract with several major guilds had been greatly weakened, and Kitaya feared that Lord Namora would soon become Overlord. Wearily Lord Kitaya made a deal with Tarrus the One-eyed ruler of Liam. In exchange for the First Key of Telku, Tarrus would grant House Dracus exclusive trading rights with the southern merchants. But… the First Key of Telku was located in the heavily guarded temple of Baal in Baali – a deadly challenge that the Amita K’un dutifully accepted. The entourage crept into the city by night amid a massive religious festival. Several of the group fell prey to the fatal traps within the temple while the surviving Amita K’un, upon locating the Key, were discovered by the priestess Tamura who swore she would execute them all! So our tale begins…
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Ninja Elite #7
Writer: Mark Ellis
Artist: Frank Reyes
Letterer: Ron Kasman
Editor: Mary Beth Roberts
Cover by: Mitch Foust

In “Wisper Doom”, On the back streets of Pandona, a stranger intervened to save a young girl, Delia, from a beating by her uncle. Delia followed the stranger to the palace of the House Dracus, home of Overlord Kitaya. Here the stranger revealed himself as Master Sun, the sensei of the Amita K’un. Master Sun announced that Delia had fulfilled a prophecy and she would become his next pupil. After ten years of rigorous mental and physical conditioning, Delia cast away her old life and became Nightwind, the newest member of the Amita K’un. Yet, while the Amita K’un performed their secret ceremonies, the Blood Guards of the House Eichon invaded the House Dracus. The result of this attack was the death of Bharat, Lord Kitaya’s advisor. Master Sun suspected that a traitor resided in the House Dracus. Nightwind and First were sent to spy on the House Eichon to learn the identity of the traitor. Here they learned that Mara, Lord Kitaya’s youngest son, had betrayed his father. Mara was imprisoned in House Dracus’ dungeon, and Lord Kitaya was left to wrestle with the consequences of his son’s betrayal. House Dracus’ contract with several major guilds had been greatly weakened, and Kitaya feared that Lord Namora would soon become Overlord. Wearily Lord Kitaya made a deal with Tarrus the One-eyed ruler of Liam. In exchange for the First Key of Telku, Tarrus would grant House Dracus exclusive trading rights with the southern merchants. But… the First Key of Telku was located in the heavily guarded temple of Baal in Baali – a deadly challenge that the Amita K’un dutifully accepted. The entourage crept into the city by night amid a massive religious festival. Several of the group fell prey to the fatal traps within the temple while the surviving Amita K’un, upon locating the Key, were discovered by the priestess Tamura who swore she would execute them all! A bloody battle ensued and Tamura was captured and forced to lead the Amita K’un out of the crypt. Attempting but failing to betray the assassins’ presence to the blood-thirsty Baal worshipers, it was Tamura who was slain. Nightwind and the other Amita K’un hastily escaped with the Key – but Ashikaga and the Blood Guard were waiting on the road from the city. Their brief, chaotic clash was broken up by pursuant Baal Warriors – indiscriminant in their lust for the blood of heretics! Days later, the Amita K’un wearily reached the walls of Liam where Tarrus awaited their exchange. A foreshadowing chill follows the Amita K’un back to Pandona, where the Lords of rival houses bicker and boil amid news of the pact between House Dracus and Lord Tarrus. At House Dracus, Lord Kitaya has announced that Mara will be exiled. Despite Kalkin’s angry protest, Mara is left beyond the city walls. There he is met by Ashikaga. So our tale begins…
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Ninja Elite #8
Writer: Mark Ellis
Artist: Frank Reyes
Letterer: Ron Kasman
Editor: Mary Beth Roberts
Cover by: Sherry Ives

In “FINI”, On the back streets of Pandona, a stranger intervened to save a young girl, Delia, from a beating by her uncle. Delia followed the stranger to the palace of the House Dracus, home of Overlord Kitaya. Here the stranger revealed himself as Master Sun, the sensei of the Amita K’un. Master Sun announced that Delia had fulfilled a prophecy and she would become his next pupil. After ten years of rigorous mental and physical conditioning, Delia cast away her old life and became Nightwind, the newest member of the Amita K’un. Yet, while the Amita K’un performed their secret ceremonies, the Blood Guards of the House Eichon invaded the House Dracus. The result of this attack was the death of Bharat, Lord Kitaya’s advisor. Master Sun suspected that a traitor resided in the House Dracus. Nightwind and First were sent to spy on the House Eichon to learn the identity of the traitor. Here they learned that Mara, Lord Kitaya’s youngest son, had betrayed his father. Mara was imprisoned in House Dracus’ dungeon, and Lord Kitaya was left to wrestle with the consequences of his son’s betrayal. House Dracus’ contract with several major guilds had been greatly weakened, and Kitaya feared that Lord Namora would soon become Overlord. Wearily Lord Kitaya made a deal with Tarrus the One-eyed ruler of Liam. In exchange for the First Key of Telku, Tarrus would grant House Dracus exclusive trading rights with the southern merchants. But… the First Key of Telku was located in the heavily guarded temple of Baal in Baali – a deadly challenge that the Amita K’un dutifully accepted. The entourage crept into the city by night amid a massive religious festival. Several of the group fell prey to the fatal traps within the temple while the surviving Amita K’un, upon locating the Key, were discovered by the priestess Tamura who swore she would execute them all! A bloody battle ensued and Tamura was captured and forced to lead the Amita K’un out of the crypt. Attempting but failing to betray the assassins’ presence to the blood-thirsty Baal worshipers, it was Tamura who was slain. Nightwind and the other Amita K’un hastily escaped with the Key – but Ashikaga and the Blood Guard were waiting on the road from the city. Their brief, chaotic clash was broken up by pursuant Baal Warriors – indiscriminant in their lust for the blood of heretics! Days later, the Amita K’un wearily reached the walls of Liam where Tarrus awaited their exchange. A foreshadowing chill follows the Amita K’un back to Pandona, where the Lords of rival houses bicker and boil amid news of the pact between House Dracus and Lord Tarrus. At House Dracus, Lord Kitaya has announced that Mara will be exiled. Despite Kalkin’s angry protest, Mara is left beyond the city walls. There he is met by Ashikaga. House Dracus is framed and blamed for the poisoning of Lord Kax. The Amita K’un catch an intruder from the House of Rhylym who poisons herself when her escape attempt is foiled. Lord Kalkin makes no attempt to prove his innocence, knowing that 20 years of rule and a year-long control of the trade route have cemented distrust, tension, and treachery among the rival lords. The rival houses take the oath of Cirril’s flame, vowing to follow Namora. Mara reappears from exile and helps Namora weave his sinister plan. The Amita K’un prepare to move on House Eichon by night. Ashikaga, thought dead, appears in the bowels of House Dracus. He and Nightwind are face to face. So our tale begins…
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Comics lot contains: Ninja Elite (1987-1988) Issues #1-8.  Adventure Comics / Adventure Publications

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All First Printings
Publisher: Adventure Comics / Adventure Publications
Publication Date: 1987 – 1988
Format per comic: FC, 32 pages, Comic, 10.25″ x 6.65″
UPC: None Stated

Collectible Entertainment note: Comics #1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 are in Fine to Fine + condition.  Nice Set!  Please See Scans!!  A must have for any serious Ninja and/or Martial Arts collector / enthusiast.  A fun & entertaining read.  Highly Recommended. 

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