Religion: Shinto 
Name: Azuma
Classification:
villain
Publisher(s): 
First Appearance: X-Men Unlimited (vol. 1) #50 (Sep. 2003): "The Swordsmith"
Creators: Kazuo Koike, Kengo Kaji, Paul Smith
Super? (Has Super Powers/Special Abilities/Technology): Yes
Number of Appearances: 1
Enemy of: Wolverine
Nation: Japan
Gender: male
Japanese warrior, former apprentice of Renge's father, slew him to gain the sword Mikage, fought Renge and Wolverine to gain the sword, but then slain by the spirits within it. Story: "The Swordsmith". According to legend, Mikage had killed gods and devils alike. Azuma decided to steal the sacred blade.
X-Men Unlimited (vol. 1) #50 (Sep. 2003): "The Swordsmith"
Suggested links for further research about this character and the character's religious affiliation:
- https://uncannyxmen.net/comics/issue/x-men-unlimited-1st-series-50
- http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/X-Men_Unlimited_Vol_1_50
- http://www.thexaxis.com/xmenunlimited/xmenunlimited50.htm
- http://www.marvunapp.com/master/av.htm
- https://www.comics.org/issue/201667/