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  • Published: 17 October 2023
  • ISBN: 9781506736273
  • Imprint: Dark Horse Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 112
  • RRP: $45.00

White Savior





An ancient prophecy foretold of an outsider that would save the peaceful village of Inoki from an unstoppable army—a man who would confuse the people at first with his unconventional ways, but lead them to the light.

Nathan Garin, Captain in the United States Army, known for his viciousness in battle on the American frontier, could be that man…if he weren’t such an awful, drunken idiot.

An ancient prophecy foretold of an outsider that would save the peaceful village of Inoki from an unstoppable army—a man who would confuse the people at first with his unconventional ways, but lead them to the light.

Nathan Garin, Captain in the United States Army, known for his viciousness in battle on the American frontier, could be that man…if he weren’t such an awful, drunken idiot.

Now it’s up to Japanese-American teacher Todd Parker to warn the good people of Inoki of Garin’s true nature before he causes the very death and destruction they are counting on him to avert!

This sword-swing satire has it all—time travel, compromising situations, accidental homicide, mistaken identity, and, most importantly, laughs.

Collects White Savior #1–#4.

  • Published: 17 October 2023
  • ISBN: 9781506736273
  • Imprint: Dark Horse Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 112
  • RRP: $45.00

Praise for White Savior

"White Savior is a brilliant concept, it addresses an old trope with lots of sharp wit and great art."—Michael Avon Oeming

"WHITE SAVIOR is out today, & it's a genius concept w/ satire, heart & soul. I'm a fan of Eric's from way, way back & he's doing the work of his career here. Utterly delightful and SO worth checking out"—Pornsak Pichetshote, The Good Asian

"Smart and funny, with characters you want to spend time with. Great concept well executed."—Mark Waid

"White Savior is the satire we need right now, and does it with style, scathing humor, and breaking the fourth wall like I've never seen done before in comics. Do yourself a favor and check it out!"—Steven Scott, "George Takei's They Called Us Enemy"

"Check this out at the shop --a wickedly funny premise with dynamic art!"—Cliff Chiang

"WHITE SAVIOR the kind of action-packed fun you don't want to miss. It's equal parts badass and hilarious."—David Walker, Bitter Root

"It's hard to satirize stale storytelling tropes while not falling into them, but White Savior pulls it off. As funny as it is insightful."—Mark Russell

"First issue just came out and it’s so f**king cool! Eric’s expressive art hooked me in and naturally funny dialogue kept me going and by the end of first issue I was already a fan! I love how the title is hilariously misleading (kinda) and you won’t be disappointed, go check it out!"—Bruno Olivera 

"WHITE SAVIOR is funny, timely, gorgeous, and has multiple samurai stabbings, my favorite. Put it in your eyeballs!"—Fred Van Lente

"This one is terrific. Beautiful work by @ericnguyenart and the crew!"—Warren Simons

"A cross between Mel Brooks and Monty Python and they spared no moment to slide in a comical aside, commentary, or observation. In other words, it was hilarious."—Geek Vibes Nation


"White Savior #1 explodes one of Hollywood’s most insidious and insulting tropes rooted in the glorification of the colonial past. Working to decolonize The Hero’s Journey isn’t only the right thing to do – in the hands of Eric Nguyen and Scott Burman, it’s absurdly fun."—AIPT Comics

“White Savior” #1 is a solid opener that establishes a great foundation for the rest of the series. The clever script pairs nicely with the creative and nuanced artwork. And I’m eager to see how our hero pairs with the supposed hero Capt. Garin."—Multiversity

"If you love Japanese history and culture, action and satirical comedy with a social and familial bent to it, you’ll love White Savior."—Biff Bam Pop!

"White Savior #1 is hilarious. The lead character is genuinely funny, with a steady stream of quips that skewer the ridiculousness of the genre and the setup for the story. I found myself laughing out loud more than once."—The Convention Collective

"Satirising the ‘white saviour’ trope, this caper is a fast paced and irreverent sendup of solemn period stories, spiking the unknowing context of the past with contemporary references, humour, and sensibilities. For anyone in the market for a light-hearted read that moves at a nice clip."—Comicsbeat

"While it seems to take itself seriously on the surface, the story by Eric Nguyen and Scott Burman takes less than a page and a half to show its true colors – nonstop humor and fun. That’s a very good thing because the writers have a clear talent for making readers laugh."—Comicon.com

"10/10. Overall, a fresh take on the time travel parody. It challenges stereotypes, presents realistic people of color, and still feels groundbreaking. The story by Eric Nguyen and Scott Burman is exhilarating, perceptive, and captivating."—Graphic Policy

"White Savior is a must-read for all fans of a good comedy and samurai fans looking for a spirited satire."—Kabooooom!

"All the action and intrigue one would expect from an adventure story along with wisecracks and side-of-the-mouth commentary for a laugh-out-loud read"—Blogcritics.com