was a Japanese manga artist. He is known for his collaborations with manga writer Kazuo Koike, the most famous of them being Lone Wolf and Cub.

Biography

Kojima was born in Yokkaichi, Mie, on the same day as Osamu Tezuka. Kojima then started to create works for the kashi-bon market but soon started working as an assistant of manga artist Sanpei Shirato. Kojima died on January 5, 2000, at the age of 71.

Bibliography

Comics work includes:

  • Kozure Okami (Lone Wolf and Cub), with writer Kazuo Koike, 1970–1976
  • Kogarashi Monjirō, with writer Saho Sasazawa
  • Kubikiri Asa (Samurai Executioner), with writer Kazuo Koike, 1972–1976
  • Kei no Seishun, with writer Kazuo Koike, 1978–1980
  • Hanzo no Mon (Path of the Assassin), with writer Kazuo Koike, 1978–1984
  • Kawaite sōrō, with writer Kazuo Koike, 1981–82

Notes

References

  • Goseki Production