Comic book creator and author, John Dolmayan (System Of A Down), has debuted the first issue of his new series, Dead Samurai, today.
A zombie thriller set in 16th century feudal Japan, issue one is out now via Diamond Distribution. The release features cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz (New Mutants, Moon Knight, Elektra: Assassin) and illustration by Ryan Benjamin (Star Wars, Iron Man, Batman, Wonder Woman). Dead Samurai is available for purchase.
Fans and collectors can stay tuned for information on additional variants – including covers by Jim Lee (President, Publisher, and Chief Creative Officer of DC Comics), Art Adams (Fantastic Four, Hulk, Ultimate Comics: X, The Rocketeer), Frank Miller (Sin City, Daredevil, The Dark Knight Returns), Frank Cho (Ultimate Spiderman, Avengers vs. X-Men, Hellboy) and more at Torpedo Comics.
In 16th-century feudal Japan, a leprosy-based infection that penetrates the brain has turned millions of humans into cannibalistic creatures devoid of morality or memory.
A half-Japanese, half-Portuguese Samurai named Shinzu has failed to defend his Daimyo and his family from danger.
Shamed beyond redemption, he resigns himself to seppuku (ritual suicide). Before he has a chance, he discovers the Daimyo’s youngest daughter has survived!
With a regained sense of purpose and a way to regain his honor, he sets off on a quest to find a safe haven for his ward. Dead Samurai is a Three Musketeers-esque story of duty and honor, as well as personal sacrifice and friendship.
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