Blood-Stained Sword #[nn]

Name: Blood-Stained Sword #[nn]
Brand: IDW

Jan 2005 · IDW · 7.49 USD

“Blood-Stained Sword”

In "Blood-Stained Sword," a modern-day samurai journeys to America to uncover the truth behind his father’s tragic seppuku, driven by a need to clear his name. Written by Dan Wickline and brought to life with striking, atmospheric art by Ben Templesmith—whose distinctive style defines both the interior and the cover—the story blends personal honor with a haunting mystery.

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writer Dan Wickline · artist, inker, colorist Ben Templesmith · letterer Robbie Robbins · cover Ben Templesmith

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Full credits

writer Dan Wickline

artist, inker, colorist Ben Templesmith

letterer Robbie Robbins

cover pencils, inks Ben Templesmith

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A modern day samurai discovers that his father has committed seppuku after being accused of cheating the business he works for, so the young man heads to America to try and get to the bottom of the mystery and clear his father's good name.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).