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Lone Wolf and Cub
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Creation & Design

Created by Koike Kazuo and Goseki Kojima, Lone Wolf and Cub was designed to explore themes of honor, revenge, and the bond between father and son.

Early Years

Ogami Itto, once the Shogun's executioner, becomes a wandering assassin after being framed for a crime he did not commit. He travels with his young son, Daigoro, seeking vengeance against those who wronged him.

Character Development

Throughout the series, Ogami Itto evolves from a vengeful assassin to a more complex character grappling with his past and the future of his son, ultimately embodying the tragic hero archetype.

Cultural Reception

Lone Wolf and Cub received critical acclaim for its storytelling, art, and depth of character, becoming a classic in the manga genre.

Character Details

Real Name:
Ogami Itto
First Appearance:
Lone Wolf and Cub #1
Aliases:
Lone Wolf, Itto, Daigoro
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Shogunate, The Yagyu Clan
Abilities:
Master swordsman, Stealth, Tactical genius
Equipment:
Katana, Dagger, Baby cart
Weight:
150lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Lone Wolf and Cub #1
First ⋅ 1987
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Lone Wolf and Cub #1
 
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1st appearance of Lone Wolf and Cub in U.S. comics

Lone Wolf and Cub #45
First ⋅ 1991
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Lone Wolf and Cub #45
 
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Final issue

Lone Wolf and Cub #1
Hardcover ⋅ Dark Horse ⋅ 2000
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304-page, leatherbound, hardcover collection of Lone Wolf and Cub 'Assassin's Road'

Limited to 230 copies, signed and numbered on the interior bookplate

Distributed to retailers and select fans who submitted letters of appreciation for the series

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