王立院雲丸の生涯 [Ōritsuin Kumomaru no Shōgai / Samurai Crusader: The Kumomaru Chronicles]

A short-lived but potent 1991–1992 Shogakukan series, Samurai Crusader: The Kumomaru Chronicles follows the dramatic life of its lone-wolf ronin protagonist across just three issues. Created by a single, consistent creative team, this compact saga distills the spirit of a classic samurai epic into a tight, self-contained narrative. While brief, its focused storytelling and period atmosphere make it a notable example of early-'90s Japanese action comics.