In a futuristic, decaying New York City, a masterless samurai from feudal Japan is reincarnated to finish a centuries-old blood feud. The warrior’s spirit inhabits the body of Billy, a limbless telepath living within the high-tech fortress of the Aquarius Corporation. Forced into a psychic union, the two must battle the demon Agat, who has usurped a shape-shifting biological sword. The narrative moves through a landscape of biotechnology and artificial intelligence, culminating in a clash between ancient bushido codes and a sentient computer system named Virgo.
This graphic novel serves readers interested in the intersection of cyberpunk aesthetics and traditional Japanese mythology. Those who study visual storytelling will find a hybrid of American comic tropes and European cinematic pacing. Readers walk away with a specific perspective on the tension between organic life and mechanical sprawl. It appeals to those looking for a deconstruction of the hero archetype where internal psychological struggle is rendered through aggressive, experimental layouts and jagged ink work.
Escapist; a moderate read.
Best for readers like The Curious Generalist. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 1983
- Language
- EN
