"This Gallery Edition reproduces Stan Sakai's artwork for Usagi Yojimbo in full color and at original size. This first volume comprises the first ten years of Sakai and Usagi's evolution, spanning from the earliest, unpublished Usagi story in the early eighties to the second Usagi Yojimbo series [in] the early nineties."--About this edition (CIP galley)
The complete adventures of wandering swordsman samurai rabbit Nilson Groundthumper and his companion Hermy as they face thieves, wizards, and monsters throughout Medieval Europe.
High quality scans of master illustrator P. Craig Russell's original art, printed at art board size and collecting stunning and complete adaptations of works by Neil Gaiman, H.P. Lovecraft, Ray Bradbury, Mike Mignola, Clive Barker, and Oscar Wilde; The Spirit story "Art Walk", and much more stunning artwork by this legendary graphic storyteller.
After more than two decades, the TMNT encounter the noble rabbit samurai Miyamoto Usagi in the pages of a comic once again. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are teleported to a world of talking animals--the world of Usagi Yojimbo! When the samurai rabbit embarks on a quest to save Japan and the deadly Jei blocks his path, a Turtle team-up may be the only chance for survival! These heroes have met before, but the samurai thinks something about the Turtles is different now, and that's bound to lead to some misunderstandings.
Miyamoto Usagi's past comes to the fore in this latest volume of Dark Horse's definitive Usagi Yojimbo compilations. First, Usagi attends a duel between his former teacher, Katsuichi, and Katsuich's rival, and is drawn into a dispute involving a local fencing school. Next, Usagi struggles with the knowledge that his young traveling companion Jotaro is his son. Along the way, Sakai spins classic tales, as the Neko Ninja plot against Lord Noriyuki's life, fan-favorite character Sasuké the Demon Queller returns, and the manga classic Lone Wolf and Cub is homaged in "Lone Goat and Kid"! Collects Usagi Yojimbo Volume Three #53-#75!
Since first appearing in November of 1984, Stan Sakai's Usagi Yojimbo has become a favourite of librarians and educators and won a Parents' Choice Award, an Inkpot award, multiple Eisner Awards, two Spanish Haxturs, a YALSA GGNFT award and a National Cartoonists Society Division award. The first Usagi Yojimbo Gallery Edition includes a selection of art from the earliest stories of the rabbit ronin, including the very first Usagi story, the complete origin tale Samurai and more from his Fantagraphics and Mirage years!
One of the most critically acclaimed and beloved adventure comics! This volume in the definitive Usagi Yojimbo Saga series includes the storylines “Bridge of Tears,” in which a new love tempts the rabbit ronin to abandon his wandering lifestyle; “The Darkness and the Soul,” revealing at last the origin of the demon Jei; and “Sparrows,” featuring Jei’s terrifying return, as well as Usagi’s travels with bounty hunter Gen. Includes the landmark Usagi Yojimbo #100, a celebratory “roast” issue by several of the best writers and artists in comics, including Frank Miller, Matt Wagner, Jeff Smith, Sergio Aragonés, along with a color cover gallery from the original series comics! Stan Sakai’s evocative artwork and gripping tales continue to enthrall readers of all ages. Collects the Usagi Yojimbo volumes Bridge of Tears, Return of the Black Soul, and Fox Hunt!
The quintessential companion to the Usagi Yojimbo Saga series from Dark Horse, Usagi Yojimbo Saga: Legends collects some of the most exhilarating and engrossing self-contained stories starring the iconic rabbit ronin! These tales see Usagi face off against a lineup of incredible foes, including dinosaurs, demons, and aliens! Even against the odds, Usagi maintains the warrior's code: truth, honor, loyalty, and sacrifice. Collects all black and white Space Usagi story arcs, Usagi Yojimbo: Senso, and the color Usagi Yojimbo: Yokai—with the color short story “Gagged,” new cover art by Stan Sakai, a color cover gallery, and bonus “Creative Process” features! One of the most critically acclaimed, longest running, and beloved adventure comics! Collects Space Usagi (“Death and Honor,” “White Star Rising,” and “Warrior” B&W story arcs), Usagi Yojimbo: Senso, the color one-shot Usagi Yojimbo: Yokai – and the short stories “Under the Same Sky,” “Hare Today, Hare Tomorrow,” and the color “Gagged.”
Stan Sakai’s epic series continues in the third volume of the definitive Usagi Yojimbo compilations featuring brand new original cover art by Stan Sakai! Usagi faces a terrifying new foe who wears a demon mask, the Eisner-winning “Grasscutter” storyline receives a sequel, pickpocket Kitsune’s history is revealed, fan-favorite character Sasuké the Demon Queller makes his debut, and a beloved ally long thought dead returns! Collects Usagi Yojimbo Volume Three #31–#52, along with stories from Dark Horse Presents and more!
