Rokuro Okajima is just an average Japanese salaryman, living an average life. But when he's taken hostage by the crew of the Black Lagoon, Rokuro finds himself thrown headfirst into a deadly world of outlawed heroes, brutal villains, and blazing gunfights. Where he ends up is anyone's guess, but one thing is for certain—he's in for a wild ride! (Source: VIZ Media)

Black Lagoon has been published in English by VIZ Media under the VIZ Signature imprint since August 12, 2008. The series has also been simulpub through VIZ Manga. It has been published in Italian by Panini Comics under the Planet Manga imprint since December 27, 2007, and in Polish by Waneko since April 2009.