Dark Horse is putting the pedal to the metal with a fresh reprint of Gunsmith Cats Burst, the high-octane sequel to Kenichi Sonoda’s beloved Gunsmith Cats manga. Set for release in two action-packed omnibus volumes, this updated edition features translation, lettering, and retouching by Studio Cutie.
What’s Gunsmith Cats Burst About?
Picking up where the original series left off, Gunsmith Cats Burst follows Rally Vincent and Bean Bandit in a story that mixes guns, cars, bounty hunting, and old grudges with explosive intensity.
Volume One: Texas Showdown & Highway Vendetta
Rally teams up with Bean Bandit after his car is stolen and hers runs out of gas—stranding them in the heart of Texas. Their journey back to Chicago becomes a survival road trip, especially when they’re targeted by mob hitmen and forced to hole up in a shady motel.
Meanwhile, a new player enters the scene: Inspector Percy Bacharach, a hot-headed cop with a Mach 1 Mustang and a personal vendetta against Bean. Their paths are destined to collide in a violent, full-throttle showdown.
Volume Two: Illegal Races & Dangerous Returns
The second omnibus kicks off with a no-holds-barred illegal V8 street race. Rally’s in pursuit of Bean, but she’s not the only one. Inspector Percy is in the race too—rigging bets and sending hired guns to take Bean out.
Back in Chicago, things aren’t any quieter. An amnesiac mob boss, Goldie, resurfaces—and her crew wants Rally to help bring her memory back. There’s just one problem: Rally’s the one who shot her in the head.
Omnibus Release Info
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Volume 1: 476 pages – Ships December 16, 2025
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Volume 2: 496 pages – Ships March 17, 2026
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Price: $29.99 each
These reissues follow Dark Horse’s recent omnibus editions of the original Gunsmith Cats, giving both old-school fans and newcomers a chance to experience the series in premium format.
Originally serialized in Afternoon magazine from 2004–2008, Gunsmith Cats Burst has maintained cult status thanks to its mix of gritty noir, high-speed action, and unforgettable characters.