Yakuza #1

Yakuza #1 (1987) introduces Norman Peters, a reluctant American executive thrust into the dangerous world of Japan’s organized crime after his predecessor’s murder by the Yakuza. As Peters navigates corporate intrigue and a hidden web of loyalty and betrayal, clan leader Hattori grapples with a threat to one of his own—his son. Written by C. J. Henderson and illustrated by Walter P. Martishius, with inks by Jimmy Palmiotti, the issue’s tense atmosphere and sharp character dynamics are captured in Kevin Farrell’s striking cover.