Shi: Heaven & Earth

In the late 1990s, Crusade Comics returned to the world of its iconic assassin with Shi: Heaven & Earth, a five-issue miniseries written primarily by series creator William Tucci. With artwork by Tucci alongside Billy Tucci and Juan Pineda, this arc deepened the mythos of the warrior monk Ana Ishikawa as she navigated a conflict that blurred the lines between spiritual duty and earthly vengeance. The series stands as a key chapter in the Shi saga, showcasing the character's blend of martial arts action and mystical intrigue that helped define the independent comics boom of the era.