Blade Forger #1: Risking It All For Eternal Life?

Writer Roy Miranda

Writer Inaki Miranda

Colorist Eva De La Cruz

Letterer David Sharpe

Cover Artist Inaki Miranda

Publisher Mad Cave Studios

He-Man meets Gladiator, this is your tape. I was very surprised reading Blade Forger, which follows a warrior named Owada. Owada is meant for greatness, as seen when he is younger.  Owada believes in many philosophies that follow a lot of him fighting, and defending honor. He believes that the sword is the only way through problems. Owada has become a neutral emperor, and he also defends the people from his town. 

Owada seems like a great warrior through and through. They have him traveling to a tournament, to prove that he is the best Forger. Of course, there is a bit of a backstory, where he falls in love with a girl named Sira. Owada kind of has to keep up the fighting for many more years, and he finally becomes an older man. Owada loves Sira, and suddenly he has a daughter named Sakima.  Family becomes what he cares about most, and wants to protect both Sira and Sakima. 

This first issue was fantastic. It had a little bit of gore with some of the action sequences. Especially, when Owada was fighting in many of the battles that he was in. One thing I wish that they had elaborated on, was him having hobbies outside of fighting. I would have liked to also see some more family time with Sakira and Sakima. It is only the first issue, but establishing those concepts would make me like it even more. The art was very good, colorful all in the right places. The color palette has so many colors that are vibrant and bring Owada to life.

Overall Grade: 9/10.

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