The manga itself began in 1988 in the Weekly Shonen Jump magazine and also saw release in Weekly Shonen Jump Specials. In 2000, it was moved to Ultra Jump, a "Seinen" magazine that targets young adult men. To date it spans twenty seven volumes and has been on a hiatus since 2010.
Synopsis[]
The manga follows the adventures of Dark Schneider, a legendary 400-year-old wizard whose dream is to conquer the world and take all the women for himself. He was nearly successful until his defeat and sealing by Prince Lars of Metallicana and the Five Heroes of Metallicana, 15 years prior to the events of the story. Now resurrected, this unlikely hero may be the last hope to save the world from destruction.
Volumes[]
THE DARK REBEL ARMIES
HELL'S REQUIEM
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENT
THE IMMORAL LAWS
THE TOMB OF SPELLS