Shimura 394817 169199591 2007-11-04T18:13:46Z Exxolon 171533 remove POV :''There is also a Japanese mathematician named [[Goro Shimura]], a comedian [[Ken Shimura]] and an actor [[Takashi Shimura]].'' {{Superherobox <!--Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics--> | image = [[Image:Shimura cover.jpg|250px]] | caption = Cover of ''Shimura'' trade paperback, by [[Frank Quitely ]] | character_name = Inspector Shimura | publisher = [[Rebellion]]/[[2000 AD (comic)|2000AD]] | debut = "Shimura" in ''Judge Dredd Megazine'' #2.37 ([[September 18]] [[1993 in comics|1993]]) | creators = [[Robbie Morrison]] and [[Frank Quitely]] | alter_ego = | full_name = | species = <!-- optional --> | homeworld = <!-- optional --> | alliances = <!-- optional --> | aliases = <!-- optional: actual identities the character uses, not nicknames --> | supports=<!--optional--> | powers = }} '''Shimura''' is a [[comic strip]] in the [[United Kingdom|British]] [[science fiction]] [[anthology]] the [[Judge Dredd Megazine]], detailing the exploits of its eponymous hero in [[Hondo City|Hondo-City]], a [[futuristic]] version of [[Tokyo]]. In his first appearance Inspector '''Shimura''' was pretty much a Japanese equivalent of [[Judge Dredd]]. In all stories thereafter however the character has become [[ronin]] or outcast having survived an attempt on his life by a traitor in the Judiciary, and works vigilante-style. Visually, the character's most consistent disguishing features are two pronounced scars on the right-hand side of his face. His attire and hairstyle tend to vary between stories but he often appears unkempt due to his living in hiding. The weaponry in the strip is largely existing martial arts weapons with a futuristic twist eg. [[laser]] [[shuriken]] gloves, and energy [[nunchaku]]. [[Swords]] like the [[Katana]] and [[Wakizashi]] appear without such adornments. Created by writer [[Robbie Morrison]] and artist [[Frank Quitely]] in 1993, Shimura has since been illustrated by [[Colin MacNeil]], [[Simon Fraser (comics)|Simon Fraser]] and [[Andy Clarke (comics)|Andy Clarke]]. ==Appearances== The character has appeared in his own strip as well as in ''[[Judge Dredd]]''. All stories were written by [[Robbie Morrison]]. ===Comics=== *''Shimura'': ** "Shimura" (with [[Frank Quitely]], in ''Judge Dredd Megazine'' #2.37-2.39, 1993) ** "Outcast" (with [[Colin MacNeil]], in ''Judge Dredd Megazine'' #2.50-2.55, 1994) ** "Fearful Symmetry" (with [[Duke Mighten]], in ''Judge Dredd Megazine'' #2.72, 1995) ** "Chambara" (with Robert McCallum, in ''Judge Dredd Megazine'' #2.73, 1995) ** "The Transcendental Assassin" (with [[Simon Fraser (comics)|Simon Fraser]], in ''Judge Dredd Megazine'' #2.74, 1995) ** "Heavy Metal" (with [[Duke Mighten]], in ''Judge Dredd Megazine'' #2.75, 1995) ** "Assassins" (with Robert McCallum and [[Simon Fraser (comics)|Simon Fraser]], in ''Judge Dredd Megazine'' #2.76-2.77, 1995) ** "Dragon Fire" (with [[Simon Fraser (comics)|Simon Fraser]], in ''Judge Dredd Megazine'' #3.14-3.17, 1996) ** "Angels of Death" (with Lol, in ''Judge Dredd Mega Special 1996'') ** "Ronin Breed" (with [[Simon Fraser (comics)|Simon Fraser]], in ''Judge Dredd Megazine'' #3.34, 1997) ** "Scary Monsters" (with Lol, in ''Judge Dredd Megazine'' #3.35, 1997) ** "Executioner" (with [[Andy Clarke (comics)|Andy Clarke]], in ''Judge Dredd Megazine'' #224-226, 2004) ** "Deus X" (with [[Andy Clarke (comics)|Andy Clarke]], in ''Judge Dredd Megazine'' #228-230, 2005) ** "The Harder They Come " (with [[Colin MacNeil]], in ''Judge Dredd Megazine'' #238-243, 2005) *''[[Judge Dredd]]'': "Web" (with Cyril Julien, in ''Judge Dredd Megazine'' #3.19, 1996) ===Collection=== *''Shimura'' (collects stories down to, and including, "Ronin Breed" except for "Heavy Metal" and also includes the two ''Judge Inspector Inaba'' stories [[Trade paperback (comics)|tpb]], [[Rebellion Developments|Rebellion]], 224 pages, 2004 ISBN 1-904265-21-9) ==External links== *[http://www.2000adonline.com/?zone=thrill&page=profiles&choice=SHIMURA 2000 AD profile] * [http://www.internationalhero.co.uk/s/shimura.htm Shimua's profile on International Hero] *[http://www.2000adonline.com/?zone=reprint&page=gnprofiles&choice=dcshimura Details of the contents of the collected volume] *[http://www.2000adreview.co.uk/reviews/extra/2005/trades/shimura/shimura.shtml Review of trade paperback] [[Category:Judge Dredd characters]] [[Category:2000 AD titles]] [[Category:Fictional Japanese]] {{UK-comics-stub}} {{Judge Dredd}}