Shi: The Way of the Warrior Trade Paperback

From 1995 to 1997, Crusade Comics published Shi: The Way of the Warrior, a three-issue trade paperback that introduced a martial arts vigilante steeped in samurai tradition. Created by writer/artist William Tucci, with contributions from Peter Gutierrez, Poly Feliciano, and Jason Orfalas, the series follows Ana Ishikawa, a Japanese-American woman who inherits the mantle of Shi, a warrior bound by an ancient code of honor. Blending gritty urban action with spiritual depth, this short but influential run helped define the independent comics boom of the mid-1990s, showcasing Tucci’s distinctive art and storytelling. It remains a key work for fans of creator-owned, culturally infused superheroics.