Rødrick, the blind shaman, cryptically reveals how he lost his sight to his samurai captor in an apocalyptic vision!

Dedicated to Roy Thomas, who introduced me to Richard Wagner’s Ring Cycle and Norse mythology.

Story @josephaleo
Artwork by Buğra Batuhan Berah

https://vikingsvssamurai.com/a-man-who-knows/

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Viking and samurai, locked in a deadly combat, staring each other down, ready to spill blood ‛til one of ‛em hits the dirt!

Dedicated to Peter N, who made a holiday tradition of wearing a kimono and watching samurai flicks on Thanksgiving Day.

Story @josephaleo
Artwork by J.M. Ringuet

https://vikingsvssamurai.com/cold-embrace/

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Takeshi’s past is a tangled web of pride and betrayal. Brynhildr helps him storm Tsukamoto-sama’s castle in this fiery tale of vengeance and justice. But in the ashes, is redemption still within reach? 🏯🔥 Read more: https://vikingsvssamurai.com/master-of-puppets/

Story by Richard W. Byers and @josephaleo Art by Buğra Batuhan Berah

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