It’s a tale as old as time, song as old as rhyme: who would win in a fight, knights or samurai? And thankfully writer David Dastmalchian will settle this, once and for all, in his new comic Knights vs. Samurai.
“A lifetime of fascination with Japanese and English historical warrior culture led me to this incredible moment,” said Dastmalchian via a press release provided to Comic Book Club. “My love of Eastern and Western mythology, fantasy and horror all swirl together in this story which explores the questions I want to ask about how our society works (and what doesn’t work!). Under the guidance of the great Todd McFarlane, I have been partnered with the incredible Federico Mele who has manifested a magnificent, brutal and beautiful world of broadswords, katana, dragons, and more!”
As Dastmalchian indicates, the book will be released by Todd McFarlane Productions via Image Comics, with art by Frederico Mele, and colors by Ulises Arreola.
Added Mele, “Bringing David’s amazing scripts to life with my drawings has been an adventure! I love these characters so much and often I feel as though I’m living the journey with them. What makes this even more epic? Doing it for the label McFarlane Productions!”
Check out the synopsis, cover, and several unlettered pages from the book, below. Knights vs. Samurai #1 will hit stores on September 25.
Knights vs. Samurai follows the journey of Sir Charles Ward (known as ‘The Dragon Butcher’), who is a knight grappling with self-doubt and grief while leading a legion of royal warriors on a noble mission. Celebrated for his knighthood and leadership, The Dragon Butcher embarks on a quest to a mysterious island in the Far East. Accompanied by a diverse group of fighters—including a giant and two clerics—he seeks vengeance against the savage monsters responsible for ambushing a group of English missionaries. However, upon arrival, Sir Charles discovers a startling truth—the so-called “savage monsters” are a regiment of highly skilled warriors unlike any he has ever encountered.
