Ronin (DC Comics)

Ronin is a comic book limited series published between 1983 and 1984, by DC Comics. The series was written and drawn by Frank Miller with artwork painted by Lynn Varley. It takes place in a dystopic near-future New York in which a ronin is reincarnated. The six-issue work shows some of the strongest influences of manga on Miller's style, both in the artwork and narrative style.

Plot

In feudal Japan, a young, nameless samurai has sworn to protect his master, Lord Ozaki, from assassins. But despite his dedication, Ozaki is assassinated at night by a demon geisha called Agat, in an act of revenge for Ozaki stealing his sword. The sword is powered by blood - if it can be fueled by the blood of an innocent, the sword will become powerful enough to destroy Agat himself. Agat wants it back.

Film adaptation

In 1998 Darren Aronofsky inked a deal with New Line Cinema for a film adaptation of the graphic novel. [cite web | url = http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117478663.html?categoryid=13&cs=1 | title = Aronofsky draws on comic | accessdate = 2007-02-12 | last = Carver | first = Benedict | coauthor = Dan Cox | date = 1998-07-21 | publisher = Variety] In 2007 Gianni Nunnari, producer of "300", announced he would be producing and Sylvain White, director of "Stomp The Yard", directing the "Ronin" film adaptation. [cite web | url = http://www.blackfilm.com//20070202/features/sylvainwhite.shtml | title = An Interview with Director Sylvain White | accessdate = 2007-02-12 | last = Morales | first = Wilson | date = 2007-02-11 | publisher = BlackFilm.com]

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