Katana (Tatsu Yamashiro) Appreciation 2020

[Robanker]

I'm surprised no one has mentioned her upcoming issue of The Other Side of the DC Universe.

Tatsu just doesn't get enough discussion period.

[John Venus]

I'm not a heavy Katana fan (yet), so I'm curious to hear people's favorite Katana stories and interpretations on her sword.

My introduction to the character was in Mike W Barr and Jim Aparo's Batman and the Outsiders which introduced the character and Katana was one of the highlights of that run. She had some strong emotional moments and was also a surrogate mom/protective big sister to Halo. She kills but only when she deems necessary, she does talk quite a bit and is not a psychotic violent assassin but an ordinary person who suffered a traumatic experience that pushed her into an extraordinary life style (I'm surprised that there aren't stories where she bonds with the Bat Family considering their similarities). Granted, there were some elements that were dated in Barr's and wouldn't be accepted today but there were cool stuff in his run that I wish were carried forward to today.

[Korath]

I really liked her outfit in the "SS" movie -- until I saw the back. The giant bow was just stupid.

Well, it is a common feature of a lot of traditional Japanese clothes, so I guess it makes sense to incorporate it in her design.

[Agent Z]

Well, it is a common feature of a lot of traditional Japanese clothes, so I guess it makes sense to incorporate it in her design.

If she was wearing traditional Japanese clothing the bow might have fit. With the type of outfit she wears, it just look dumb in the worst way.

[Thirteen]

Future State Katana has interesting commentary on marriage.
https://www.gamesradar.com/future-st...-the-dc-event/

[the illustrious mr. kenway]

I thought that was pretty funny.

Anyone read the Ann Nocenti Katana series that released a few years ago?

[John Venus]

2009:

Just going to end up repeating myself here and say, this is the best costume.

[j9ac9k]

Anyone read the Ann Nocenti Katana series that released a few years ago?

I liked some of the world-building she was doing with Japantown and the various weapons-based clans, but I wasn't crazy about the art and the story was a bit slow.

[Dog of War]

Is that run worth reading?

[Alphaxman]

From Detective Comics #986 (October, 2018). Art by Philippe Briones.

I'm really not up to date with Tatsu since I haven't read the last few Outsider runs, but I was a minor fan back in the 80s. As for her look, this one is pretty slick.

Questions:

• Is Tatsu still close with Halo in 52 and Rebirth?
• Is Gabby even active?
• Is Tatsu still depicted as being short (at least shorter than other women)?
• Is she considered the best sword fighter in DC?
• If not, who is considered better?