Swordsmen have been the stuff of legend since the time of old. Whether these figures picked it up to defend their homes, fight for their nation, or to slay nightmarish beast, swordsmen have been a symbol of bravery (and total badassery). These characters possess great skill in the use of a sword. In this list, we’re only talking swordsmen from comic books and not manga or manhwa.

[1] Red Sonja [Dynamite Comics]

[2] Taskmaster [Marvel Comics]

[3] Leonardo [IDW Publishing]

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[4] Glory [Image Comics]

[5] Eric Brooks/Blade [Marvel Comics]

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[6] Tatsu Yamashiro/Katana [DC Comics]

[7] Karai [IDW Publishing]

[8] Slade Wilson/Deathstroke [DC Comics]

[9] Snake Eyes [IDW Publishing]

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[10] Diana/Wonder Woman [DC Comics]

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