Amazon has some terrific deals on Dark Horse’s gorgeous Deluxe Edition hardcovers of Berserk. New readers of the legendary manga created by the late Kentaro Miura can get Berserk Deluxe Edition Vol. 1 for only $28.65 (was $50). The 696-page hardcover includes the first three volumes in Miura’s brilliant and brutal tale of swords, sorcery, and defying fate. Amazon’s prices for the 14 Deluxe Editions vary considerably. While a handful are available for close to 50% off, the last few are closer to 10% discounts.
Berserk Deluxe Edition Manga Deals at Amazon
Berserk fans can also save big on all three anime adaptations on Blu-ray: Berserk’s 1997 series, The Golden Age Arc Memorial Edition, and the 2016 series.
Berserk is a dark fantasy series that follows Guts, a former mercenary on a quest for revenge. If you’re willing to take the dive, you’ll find a haunting and tragic story for mature audiences, as it holds nothing back and regularly delivers brutal content on every page.
Each elegantly designed hardcover volume is made of durable leatherette and contains three individual volumes reprinted in oversized format. They are shrink-wrapped when purchased in new condition. These hardcovers are roughly 700 pages each, so they can take up considerable shelf space.
Miura’s final contributions to Berserk were collected in Deluxe Edition Vol. 14, the only Deluxe release that doesn’t include three individual volumes. Instead, the newest Deluxe Edition pairs Volumes 40 and 41 with the Berserk Official Guidebook. Even if you already own paperback editions of these volumes, the guidebook helps contextualize your reading experience with background information and expanded lore.
Dark Horse published Berserk Volume 42 in paperback and ebook format on March 18; fans can snag a paperback copy for $14 (was $15) at Amazon. It’s the first new volume since Miura’s death in 2021. The 192-page paperback comes with a fold-out, double-sided cover and continues the Fantasia storyline, the manga’s fifth story arc. Volume 42’s creation was overseen by Miura’s best friend, Koji Mori, and written and illustrated by Miura’s assistants.
Berserk Manga Paperback Edition Deals
If you’d prefer smaller books, all 42 volumes collected in the Deluxe Editions remain in print in traditional trade paperback. Each individual volume is roughly 200 pages and carries a $15 MSRP, though you can often save a few bucks on these at Amazon. We’ve listed the first 15 trade paperbacks below.
Just keep in mind that it’s frequently more expensive to buy three of the trade paperbacks instead of the corresponding hardcover edition. For instance, it would cost you roughly $36 to purchase the first three standard editions–eight bucks more than the first Deluxe Edition.
Note: Amazon’s store page for the complete series in paperback only shows Kindle editions/prices. You’ll need to click on the volume you’re looking for to see the paperback price for books beyond Volume 15.
Berserk has received multiple TV and film adaptations over the years. The 1997 anime series remains the most beloved interpretation of Miura’s story. It released on Blu-ray last year and is available for $39 (was $60) at Amazon.
Berserk’s Golden Age Arc, a trilogy of movies that debuted in 2012-13, also arrived on Blu-ray last year. The Golden Age Arc: Memorial Edition recuts the three movies into a 13-episode television-style arc. It’s on sale for 30% off at Amazon, dropping the price to $48 (was $70).
Lastly, there’s the 2016 adaptation, which has its fans but is generally regarded as a missed opportunity due to subpar animation. Nevertheless, the 2016 series picks up where the Golden Age Arc ends and has some great characters and story threads across its 24-episode arc. Berserk 2016: The Complete Series on Blu-ray is up for grabs for $41 (was $70) at Amazon.
