The Ballad of Afro Samurai

The Ballad of Afro Samurai is an American action comic book series based on the Japanese manga Afro Samurai. The comic reimagines quite a few elements from the original manga/anime series, though it does keep the most important parts from them.

Main

 * Afro - the main character of the series who isn't known for speaking very often. He is the wielder of the Number Two headband.
 * Ninja Ninja - Afro's companion who seemingly only he can see. Due to this, it is possible he may not actually be real.

Recurring

 * Justice - the man who killed Afro's father ad the wielder of the Number One headband. He doesn't appear much in the comic.
 * Jinnosuke/Kuma - Afro's former friend turned bitter enemy who wears a cybernetic bear head. He is also referred to as just "Jinno."
 * The Empty Seven, a group of six criminals, with the seventh member being God himself.
 * Brother 1 - the leader of the clan who speaks like a preacher and has a golden mechanical arm that can turn into a laser.
 * Brother 2 - the main spy of the clan who uses high-tech binoculars for his job.
 * Brother 3 - an oddball member of the group who always has a pair of headphones and is very non-violent.
 * Brother 4 - a green monk who wears a metal Kasa and wields a three-section staff.
 * Brother 5 - a rather sadistic member of the group who is usually seen alongside Brother 4.
 * Brother 6 - a violent and impulsive maniac who acts before he thinks.
 * Sword Master - the former wielder of the Number Two who Afro killed when he was younger.