KNIGHTS VS SAMURAI #1 (2024)

Series Premiere. Sir Charles Ward, "The Dragon Butcher," has achieved knighthood, acclaim, and is leading a legion of royal warriors on a noble mission, yet his self-doubt and grief haunt him. Venturing to a mysterious island in the Far East, Charles leads his diverse assembly of fighters (including a giant and two clerics) to seek vengeance against savage monsters who ambushed a group of English missionaries. Arrival on the island reveals that the truth may be drastically different from what Charles was led to believe, and the "savage monsters" he will face are actually a regiment of skillful warriors the likes of which he has never seen.

Sir Charles Ward and his ships have arrived in Japan. He has been tasked with destroying the monsters plaguing his homeland. Instead, he comes face to face with an army of warriors whose skill with a blade may even rival his own. Duty and honor are concepts that he has held dear his whole life, but what can he do when his enemy is not what he was led to believe?

The fate of Charles and his men is uncertain as they are held prisoners by the Samurai Army, but a chance glance at a tapestry may unlock the door to understanding.

The epic battle between Charles and Sanada Musashi begins. Valor vs. Honor. With the lives of their respective armies hanging in the balance.

In the aftermath of a horrific Dragon attack, the tension has reached its peak. Sanada and Charles must make a decision-admit that they are not each other's enemy, or remain loyal to those they serve and continue the bloodshed.

The destiny of these brave warriors has come to its pinnacle. They seek an audience with the wise and powerful Dragon, GIN KIYOHIME!

With peace finally reached between Charles Ward and the Samurai army, it is realized that the Dragons of Japan are not the only threat they will face.

With the realization that he was sent on a suicide mission coming to bear, Charles takes a hard look at who he can trust and who may be his enemy.