Invariably, the first guy Sunfire punches turns out to be a good guy; he's pretty used to that now.

Another Death's Head II appearance today! Almost like I planned it, but you all know better. From 1993, Black Axe #2, "The Immortality Gambit" Written by Simon Jowett, pencils by Edmund Perryman (Bagwell), inks by Rodney Ramos. Cover by John Romita Jr.

We saw the first issue some time back; as the immortal warrior Black Axe got beat first by Death's Head II, then by the Sisters of Grace. This issue finds him in Japan trying to get his mojo back, both by meditation and training, and by having his namesake weapon repaired by Kaori Tamayoshi, the latest in a long line of sword-makers. Unfortunately, the Hand also want Kaori, in a quest for a mythical "Great Sword." The Hand also tries their hand, as it were, at modernizing; bringing in Mandroids. Because when you think of stealth and success, you think Mandroids, sure.

The head Hand guy recognizes Black Axe from way back, then Sunfire shows up to try and fry him. Kaori stops him, and Sunfire admits he might have either jumped to conclusions, or not paid a lot of attention at his briefing. Sunfire and Black Axe make short work of the Mandroids, then Kaori and Sunfire see Black Axe off to the airport, where he's attacked by another couple Hand. But, he has a rematch coming with Death's Head II, which might be interrupted by Mephisto...! This issue went pretty quick, and the title only ran for like seven issues; but pretty sure the later ones are tougher to run across.