Samurai: Heaven & Earth

Set in feudal Japan, Samurai: Heaven & Earth is a five-issue miniseries from Dark Horse that follows a lone samurai on a quest across warring kingdoms. Written by Ron Marz with art by Luke Ross, the story blends historical drama with supernatural elements as the warrior pursues his kidnapped love. This 2006–2007 series stands out for its lush, cinematic artwork and a tightly focused narrative that explores honor and vengeance in a mythic, action-packed setting.