Lone Wolf & Cub

子連れ狼

Kozure Ookami

Once the Shogunate’s chief executioner, Ittou Ogami finds himself stripped of purpose after being falsely accused of treason by the ambitious Yagyuu Clan, who wish to usurp his powerful position. His despair deepens following the ruthless slaughter of his family, with only his son, Daigorou, surviving. Bearing the weight of disgrace and the loss of his wife Azami, Ittou transforms into a professional assassin. He wanders the countryside alongside his young child, driven by a singular desire for vengeance against the Yagyuu Clan. As he roams the land, his string of successful assassinations grows, and the moniker "Lone Wolf and Cub" quickly gains infamy as the most sought-after hitman.

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Background

Kozure Ookami was published in English as Lone Wolf & Cub initially by First Comics in 1987 as a monthly comic book-sized series featuring cover illustrations by many renowned comic book artists such as Frank Miller. Each issue contained around 64 to 128 pages, but publication was canceled at 45 issues after the company's shutdown in 1991. Dark Horse began republishing the series in traditional tankoubon format from September 12, 2000, to December 24, 2002; as well as in 2-in-1 omnibus volumes from May 22, 2013, to April 26, 2016; and as deluxe hardcover omnibus volumes since December 9, 2025. In 2001, Dark Horse's edition won the Eisner Award for the Best U.S. Edition of International Material. The manga was also published in Brazilian Portuguese by Panini Comics from December 2004 to April 2007. The series has been adapted into multiple live-action films, television series, and stage plays.

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