The Devil's Red Bride
A blood-drenched samurai epic following Ketsuko, the daughter of the Aragami Clan, as she dons her father's Red Devil mask to save her people and seek vengeance on those who destroyed her world.
đź“– Vault Comics • Started 2020
What is the sword? This is the question that drives Ketsuko, as she carves her way through the world.
From writer Sebastian Girner (Scales & Scoundrels, Shirtless Bear-Fighter!) and artist John Bivens (Creature Feature, Spread) comes a blood-drenched love letter to samurai fiction. Set in 16th century Japan, The Devil’s Red Bride follows Ketsuko, the fierce daughter of Lord Aragami, who leads her clan through endless warfare clad in the infamous “Red Devil” mask. When her father succumbs to illness, Ketsuko hatches a desperate plot to save her people—even if it means making a deal with darkness itself.
Years later, Ketsuko wanders the heaving battlefields of her ruined homeland, haunted by the terrible choices she made. She discovers a chance to avenge the wrong done to her clan, but stepping back onto that road of slaughter means losing whatever humanity she has left. The series collects issues #1-5 in a 136-page full color trade paperback.
Iris Monahan’s colors bring a visceral grit to Bivens’ unflinching artwork, while Jeff Powell’s lettering anchors the action. The result is a gritty, authentic samurai grindhouse epic that delivers on every bloody beat. Perfect for fans of Lone Wolf and Cub, Ronin, and anything from Image Comics’ mature reader line.
The Devil’s Red Bride is available in paperback + eBook ($15.99) or eBook-only ($8.99) from Vault Comics.
