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  • Issue #13-1ST
    Usagi Yojimbo HC (1987-2019 Dark Horse) Limited Edition 13-1ST


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    Signed, remarked, and numbered by creator Stan Sakai; Limited to 400 copies. - Volume 13 - 1st printing. "Grey Shadows!" Collects Usagi Yojimbo (1996- 3rd Series) #23-30. Story and art by Stan Sakai. Fresh from winning the Best Serialized Story 1999 Eisner Award for Grasscutter, Stan Sakai returns with a new Usagi Yojimbo collection featuring six tales of the ronin rabbit's journeys and adventures in feudal Japan. 'My Father's Swords' retells an encounter with a young samurai who follows in - and is followed by - the footsteps of his father's warrior heritage. In 'The Demon Flute,' a village is plagued by a music-playing supernatural killer. Usagi recounts a classic Japanese folk tale in 'Momo-Usagi-Taro.' Two Tokugawa-era whodunits play out in 'The Hair Pin Murders' and 'Taméshigiri,' a pair of Inspector Ishida mysteries. Usagi becomes entangled in a conspiracy to overthrow a lord's throne in 'The Courtesan.' Memory, mystery, and treachery intermingle to form Grey Shadows. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $55.00.

  • Issue #29-1ST
    Usagi Yojimbo HC (1987-2019 Dark Horse) Limited Edition 29-1ST

    Signed, remarked, and numbered by creator Stan Sakai. - Volume 29 - 1st printing. "200 Jizo!" Story and art by Stan Sakai. In this volume, Usagi teams up with fan favorite Inspector Ishida, helps an allied clan protect its honor, discovers how deadly the soy sauce business can be, and more! Features "Two Hundred Jizo," Usagi's two hundredth consecutive issue drawn by Stan Sakai! Hardcover, 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $59.99.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Usagi Yojimbo Saga TPB (2021 Dark Horse) 2nd Edition 1-REP


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    2nd Edition - Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Collects Usagi Yojimbo (1993-1995 2nd Series) #1-16 and Usagi Yojimbo (1996-2018 3rd Series) #1-6.

    Story and art by Stan Sakai.

    Celebrate Stan Sakai's beloved rabbit ronin, Miyamoto Usagi, in his epic trek along the warrior's path in this first second edition volume of the comic saga featuring brand new original cover art by Stan Sakai, beginning with over six hundred pages of Usagi's essential adventures.

    Full-color cover gallery!

    Softcover, 632 pages, PC/PB&W.

    Cover price $29.99.

  • Issue #5-1ST
    Usagi Yojimbo Saga TPB (2021 Dark Horse) 2nd Edition 5-1ST


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    2nd Edition - Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Collects Usagi Yojimbo (1996-2018 3rd Series) #76-93 and Usagi Yojimbo Color Special (1989) #1-3.

    Story and art by Stan Sakai.

    This fifth definitive Usagi Yojimbo collection sees the return of many of Usagi's friends. Inspector Ishida, the sneaky thief Kitsune, and the fearsome bounty hunters Gen and Stray Dog all make appearances. The retainer Tomoe Ame also returns in "Mother of Mountains," "Tomoe's Story," and the poignant tea ceremony tale, "Chanoyu".

    Softcover, 588 pages, PC/PB&W.

    Cover price $29.99.

  • Issue #8-1ST
    Usagi Yojimbo Saga TPB (2021 Dark Horse) 2nd Edition 8-1ST


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    2nd Edition - Volume 8 - 1st printing. Collects Usagi Yojimbo (1996-2012 3rd Series) #139-1583, "The Artist" and "Buntori" from Usagi Yojimbo Color Special #5, and the bonus story "Sukanku." Story and art by Stan Sakai. The eighth volume in Stan Sakai's prestige Usagi Saga collection includes three major storylines: ''Two Hundred Jizo,'' in which Usagi and Inspector Ishida team up to solve a double murder; ''Thieves and Spies,'' where Usagi joins forces with a thief and a samurai to thwart a black-market Ginseng Sade; and ''The Hell Screen,'' a thrilling tale that finds Usagi working alongside his natural enemy-a kappa-to cast out a violent renegade of the same species. Softcover, 576 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $29.99.

  • Issue #1
    Usagi Yojimbo Summer Special (1986) 1
    • Paper: White
    • Slab: Significant scuff(s) inner well
    • Label #4075552001
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    Reprints the first Usagi Yojimbo stories, The Goblin of Adachigahara and Lone Rabbit and Child, from Albedo comics #2 – 4, and includes a new story of Stan Sakais rabbit samurai, The Confession. Served as a sort of pilot for the Fantagraphics Usagi series that debuted in July 87. Story, art and wraparound cover by Sakai. Also features an intro by Mark Evanier and a pin-up by Sergio Aragones. Cover price $2.75. Cover price $2.75.

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    $150 Usagi Yojimbo Summer Special #1 (Fantagraphics 1986) CGC 9.6 NM+
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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Usagi Yojimbo TPB (1987-2020 Dark Horse/Fantagraphics) 1st Edition 1-1ST
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    Fantagraphics 1st Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Book One: Ronin!" Story and art by Stan Sakai. Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 144 pages, B&W. NOTE: Vol. 1-7 published by Fantagraphics - Vol. 8-Up published by Dark Horse Cover price $9.95.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Usagi Yojimbo TPB (1987-2020 Dark Horse/Fantagraphics) 1st Edition 1-REP

    Fantagraphics 1st Edition - Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "Ronin!"

    Story and art by Stan Sakai.

    This seminal book collects the classic original Usagi stories chronicling a time of settling unrest and political intrigue, told through the story of a wandering and masterless samurai named Miyamoto Usagi, AKA Usagi Yojimbo!

    Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 144 pages, B&W.

    NOTE: Published by Fantagraphics.

    Cover price $19.99.

  • Issue #4-REP
    Usagi Yojimbo TPB (1987-2020 Dark Horse/Fantagraphics) 1st Edition 4-REP


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    Fantagraphics 1st Edition - Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. "The Dragon Bellow Conspiracy!" NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary.

    Story and art by Stan Sakai. Introduction byAlejandro Jodorowsky.

    The novel-length "The Dragon Bellow Conspiracy" is jam-packed with lethal sword battles alternating with humor, horror, suspense and slapstick. This beautifully crafted, exciting volume is a great starting point for new readers!

    One of the great epics in the comic book field stars a rabbit? That's right, Stan Sakai's enormous dramatic saga of death and treachery, of ambition and honor, is the comics equivalent of Akira Kurosawa's classics such as The Seven Samurai and The Hidden Fortress.

    This volume of the Usagi series features the novel-length "The Dragon Bellow Conspiracy," which originally ran in six consecutive issues of the Usagi comics series. Jam-packed with lethal sword battles alternating with humor, horror, suspense, and slapstick, this beautifully crafted and exciting volume features all of the most popular supporting characters from the series, including Tomoe Ame, Gen the rhino, and Zato-Ino the blind swordspig. Both an excellent starting point for new readers, and an absolute necessity for Usagi completists!

    Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 180 pages, B&W.

    NOTE: Published by Fantagraphics.

    Cover price $19.99.

  • Issue #6-1ST
    Usagi Yojimbo TPB (1987-2020 Dark Horse/Fantagraphics) 1st Edition 6-1ST

    Fantagraphics 1st Edition - Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Circles!" Story and art by Stan Sakai. Flashbacks to Usagi's childhood village (in the title story 'The Circle'), is a crucial segment in the Usagi canon and has been out of print for many months now. Jam-packed with lethal sword battles alternating with humor, horror, suspense and slapstick, this beautifully crafted and exciting volume (with an introduction by Jeff Smith) is both an excellent starting point for new readers, and an absolute necessity for Usagi completists! Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 168 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

  • Issue #7-1ST
    Usagi Yojimbo TPB (1987-2020 Dark Horse/Fantagraphics) 1st Edition 7-1ST

    Fantagraphics 1st Edition - Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Gen's Story!" Story and art by Stan Sakai. Set in a fanciful 17th century Japan populated by animals, Usagi Yojimbo follows the title character in his eternal quest for honor and peace. Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 162 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

  • Issue #7-REP
    Usagi Yojimbo TPB (1987-2020 Dark Horse/Fantagraphics) 1st Edition 7-REP

    Fantagraphics 1st Edition - Volume 7 - 2nd and later printings. "Gen's Story!" Story and art by Stan Sakai. Set in a fanciful 17th century Japan populated by animals, Usagi Yojimbo follows the title character in his eternal quest for honor and peace. Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 162 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

  • Issue #8-1ST
    Usagi Yojimbo TPB (1987-2020 Dark Horse/Fantagraphics) 1st Edition 8-1ST

    Dark Horse 1st Edition - Volume 8 - 1st printing. "Shades of Death!" Collects Usagi Yojimbo (1993-1995 2nd Series) #1-6. Guest-starring the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Story and art by Stan Sakai. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles travel through time to team with Usagi in 17th-century Japan. Collecting the first six issues of the Mirage-published Usagi Yojimbo, out of print since 1993. Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 200 pages, B&W. NOTE: Vol. 1-7 published by Fantagraphics - Vol. 8-Up published by Dark Horse. Cover price $14.95.

  • Issue #9-1ST
    Usagi Yojimbo TPB (1987-2020 Dark Horse/Fantagraphics) 1st Edition 9-1ST

    Dark Horse 1st Edition - Volume 9 - 1st printing. "Daisho!" Collects Usagi Yojimbo (1993-1995 2nd Series) #7-14. Story and art by Stan Sakai. Continuing the collections of the out-of-print issues originally published by Mirage, Stan Sakai's rabbit ronin continues his journey through a lawless land. Usagi meets a mysterious assassin disguised as a priest, encounters dishonest gamblers, and comes to the aid of the unfortunate. Introduction by James Robinson (Starman, Leave It to Chance). Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

  • Issue #10-1ST
    Usagi Yojimbo TPB (1987-2020 Dark Horse/Fantagraphics) 1st Edition 10-1ST

    Dark Horse 1st Edition - Volume 10 - 1st printing. "Brink of Life and Death!" Collects Usagi Yojimbo (1993-1995 2nd Series) #15-16 and Usagi Yojimbo (1996- 3rd Series) #1-6. Story and art by Stan Sakai. Dark Horse is proud to present this epic story of good versus evil. Sakai's unique blend of storytelling and Japanese legend has made a unique niche for itself. The tenth in a series of successful Usagi trade paperbacks! Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

  • Issue #11-1ST
    Usagi Yojimbo TPB (1987-2020 Dark Horse/Fantagraphics) 1st Edition 11-1ST

    Dark Horse 1st Edition - Volume 11 - 1st printing. "Seasons!" Collects Usagi Yojimbo (1996- 3rd Series) #7-12. Story and art by Stan Sakai. Summer fields burning with fires of treachery. Chill autumn nights echoing with demonic screams. Winter snows stained red with the blood of honor. Follow Stan Sakai's Eisner award-winning Usagi Yojimbo through a cycle of short stories continuing the ronin rabbit's journeys through feudal Japan. Ten tales in all, an essential collection for all seasons! Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

  • Issue #14-1ST
    Usagi Yojimbo TPB (1987-2020 Dark Horse/Fantagraphics) 1st Edition 14-1ST

    Dark Horse 1st Edition - Volume 14 - 1st printing. "Demon Mask!" Introduction by Paul Dini. Story and art by Stan Sakai. The close of 16th century Japan was a violent age, as rival feudal lords fought for land and power. Miyamoto Usagi braved many a battle only to lose his lord and find himself a masterless samurai, or ronin. While many ronin became bandits or mercenaries, Usagi chose the warrior pilgrimage: wandering the land, fighting injustice, seeking enlightenment. Eisner Award winner Stan Sakai has crafted a truly original and delightful work, an all-ages adventure epic that creates a world of excitement, mystery, and imagination, while building each story on painstaking research of Japan's history, culture, and mythology. Demon Mask is a collection of diverse Usagi stories, featuring a graveyard encounter with creatures from Japanese folktales, a whodunit clash with a mysterious masked assassin, a young adventure-lover insistent on receiving Usagi's sword training, a peasant village terrorized by a ravaging Spider Woman, and more. Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

  • Issue #15-1ST
    Usagi Yojimbo TPB (1987-2020 Dark Horse/Fantagraphics) 1st Edition 15-1ST

    Dark Horse 1st Edition - Volume 15 - 1st printing. "Grasscutter II!" Introduction by Greg Rucka. Story and art by Stan Sakai. Forged in the clouds by the elemental gods of feudal Japan, the legendary sword Kusanagi - also known as "Grasscutter" - holds such power that it is sought after by mighty forces of good and evil. Multiple award winner Stan Sakai continues the epic adventures of his signature samurai rabbit, Usagi Yojimbo, in this second book centering on the mystical sword. Starting with a prologue that unveils the history of the sword, Grasscutter II rejoins Usagi with his samurai travelling companion, Gen, as they journey to the sacred shrine of Atsuta to return the powerful sword to its final resting place. But two ninja clans will fight the honorable samurai as well as each other in order to capture the sword and gain control of the empire with it. An enthralling book for all ages to enjoy, Grasscutter II will amaze readers with its narrative depth and poetic storytelling. Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

  • Issue #17-1ST
    Usagi Yojimbo TPB (1987-2020 Dark Horse/Fantagraphics) 1st Edition 17-1ST

    Dark Horse 1st Edition - Volume 17 - 1st printing. "Duel at Kitanoji!" Collects Usagi Yojimbo (1996- 3rd Series) #53-60. Story and art by Stan Sakai. Nothing comes easy for rabbit ronin Usagi, not even being a spectator at the planned duel between his former teacher Katsuichi and Katsuichi's rival Nakamura Koji. Before the duel even begins, Usagi becomes embroiled in a dispute between Koji and a local fencing school. Along the way, Usagi discovers a devastating secret - a weakness in Koji's style. It's a secret that could save his teacher's life, but at the cost of his own honor. This volume of Usagi Yojimbo includes the entire "Duel at Kitanoji" story, and a handful of other great shorts. And, as a special treat for our longtime fans, this collection features - for the first time - preliminary sketches and designs by Sakai. With an appreciation by MAD magazine cartoonist Jack Davis! Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

  • Issue #29-1ST
    Usagi Yojimbo TPB (1987-2020 Dark Horse/Fantagraphics) 1st Edition 29-1ST

    Dark Horse 1st Edition - Volume 29 - 1st printing. "200 Jizo!" Story and art by Stan Sakai. In this volume, Usagi teams up with fan favorite Inspector Ishida, helps an allied clan protect its honor, discovers how deadly the soy sauce business can be, and more! Features "Two Hundred Jizo," Usagi's two hundredth consecutive issue drawn by Stan Sakai! Tradepaper, 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $17.99.

  • Issue #4-1ST
    Usagi Yojimbo TPB (2020- IDW) 4th Series Collections 4-1ST


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    Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Crossroads!" Collects Usagi Yojimbo (2019 4th Series IDW) #22-26.

    Story and art by Stan Sakai. Introduction by Kevin Eastman.

    In "Ransom," Usagi and Yukichi meet up with Kitsune, a street performer and thief, who has stolen a ledger recording bribes to local politicians. When Kitsune's protégé is kidnapped in return, Usagi decides that he must help and get her back.

    Then, in "Crossroads," Usagi and Yukichi come upon a group of pilgrims who have been left for dead by a band of cutthroat ronin. Deciding to go after them, Usagi must head back to the province, and the danger, from which he has just escaped!

    Softcover, 136 pages, full color.

    NOTE: This is volume 37 when included with the 1st series, as noted in the indicia.

    Cover price $19.99.

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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Uzumaki Naruto: Illustrations SC (2015 Viz) 1-1ST

    1st printing. By Masashi Kishimoto. Experience Masashi Kishimoto's artwork in all of its colorful glory in this collection of images from the conclusion of the best-selling Naruto manga! Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, Kakashi and all your favorite characters appear in nearly a hundred pages of gorgeous full-color images. The book also features commentary from creator Masashi Kishimoto, a beautiful double-sided poster and a sticker sheet! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 160 pages, full color. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $19.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Vatican Hustle GN (2009) 1-1ST
    Published Nov 2009 by NBM.

    1st printing. Story and art by Greg Houston. When a crime boss' daughter turns up missing, who's he gonna to call? Boss Karate Black Guy Jones, that's who! The two-fisted, karate chopping, crime solving machine is kicking ass and taking names from the gutters of Baltimore all the way to the streets of Rome. No dog's too big for this cat to take down! Mimes, clowns, drunks, pizza, donkeys, pornography, gambling! Vatican Hustle has it all! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 132 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.95.

  • Issue #1B
    Virtua Fighter (1995) 1B

    Limited Edition Embossed Cover by Patrick Rolo - limited to 50,000 copies. The official comic of the hottest fighting arcade game on the market today! Virtua Fighter is the flagship release for Sega's newest home game platform, Sega Saturn, and Virtua Fighter #1 is the game's companion comic book! Learn what brings eight fighters from different corners of the world to a bizarre metropolis known as Virtua City, the center of a brooding and dark secret of world domination. Are the Virtua Fighters the saviors against a secret society's evil plans, or are they mere pawns in their malicious schemes? Written by Mark Paniccia. Art by Patrick Rolo, Moose Baumann, Scott Reed, Abraham Madison, Vinton Heuck and John Miller. Cover by Patrick Rolo and Abraham Madison. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #2
    Warrior's Way (1998) 2
  • Issue #3
    Warrior's Way (1998) 3
  • Issue #1
    Way of the Rat (2002) 1

    by Dixon, J. Johnson, & Ryder; colored by Garcia Beginning a martial arts epic that spans from the back-alleys of a fortress city to the throne room of the Emperor. Join Boon Sai Hong, a common thief, as he steals two artifacts that will challenge him to become the greatest fighter of his age. The beautiful Princess Mai and a talking monkey named Po Po are his only allies as the entire world turns against him. FC, 48pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #2
    Way of the Rat (2002) 2

    by Dixon, Johnson & Ryder, & Garcia Boon wants out! But he's going to have to get by one ticked-off monkey to escape his fate. The martial arts duel you never thought you'd see! Also, the Silken Ghost makes herself known to our hero just in time to save him from... everyone! FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #3
    Way of the Rat (2002) 3

    by Dixon, Johnson, & Ryder; Colored by Chris Garcia Recovering from a hangover after a drinking binge, Po Po the monkey answers some of Boon's questions about the Ring of Staves and the Book of the Hell of the Hungry Dragons and none of it is good news. Also, the Silken Ghost gives Boon twelve hours to come up with the Phoenix Heart or suffer her wrath. All that becomes irrelevant when Bhuto Khan begins his siege of the city using the biggest cannon in the world, The Mouth of God! FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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    $3 Way of the Rat #3 Crossgen Comics Comic Book

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  • Issue #4
    Way of the Rat (2002) 4

    by Dixon, Johnson, & Ryder; Colored by Garcia No rest for Boon this issue. The Silken Ghost gives Boon until sundown to find the Phoenix Heart. The Judge sends his deadliest killers to find Boon. Tiger Mah swears vengeance against the Jade Rat. The Great Khan begins a siege campaign to bring down the walls of Zhumar. And Po Po is too hung over to care about any of it. Blazing martial arts action AND a drunken monkey! FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #5
    Way of the Rat (2002) 5

    by Dixon, Whigham, Geraci, & Garcia Nubotai warns Bhuto Khan that Judge X'ain is not to be trusted and so the horde will ride against Zhumar with a weapon that could reduce the city's walls to rubble. Boon searches for the mystical Phoenix Heart and learns another lesson from Po Po. FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #6
    Way of the Rat (2002) 6

    by Chuck Dixon, Jeff Johnson, Tom Ryder, & Chris Garcia Boon and The Great Bhuto Khan battle to decide the fate of the city of Zhumar. This is the martial arts fight you've been waiting to see. Boon Sai Hong must call on all of his new talents to save his own life and the lives of thousands of the city's inhabitants. But the Khan has a nasty revelation that may throw the fight his way. FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #7
    Way of the Rat (2002) 7

    by Dixon, Johnson, Ryder, & Garcia Boon is the hero of Zhumar but pride comes before a fall and Judge Xain is ready to take all the advantage he can. Will Boon be able to hold onto his newfound magic before the Judge takes it away. Boon is a hero to everyone but Po Po is sure his student is still a fool. After winning so much is Boon heading for a fall? FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #8
    Way of the Rat (2002) 8

    Written by Chuck Dixon, art by Jeff Johnson & Tom Ryder, colors by Chris Garcia The future of a kingdom lies in the hands of the thief who stole it! Boon Sai Hong, the infamous "Jade Rat," never aspired to be more than a thief. Then he met Po Po, the wisecracking monkey master, who taught Boon the truth about the magical ring he stole, the forces of darkness arrayed against his homeland, and Boon's own destiny as the hero of his world! In another case of Boon being too clever by half, the Book of the Hell of the Hungry Dragons has fallen into the hands of Judge X'ain and the results will prove disastrous for the city of Zhumar. Meanwhile: Princess Zheng returns to her father's palace only to find treachery. On sale December 4 FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #9
    Way of the Rat (2002) 9

    Written by Chuck Dixon, art by Luke Ross & Drew Geraci, colors by Chris Garcia The future of a kingdom lies in the hands of the thief who stole it! Boon Sai Hong, the infamous "Jade Rat," never aspired to be more than a thief. Then he met Po Po, the wisecracking monkey master, who taught Boon the truth about the magical ring he stole, the forces of darkness arrayed against his homeland, and Boon's own destiny as the hero of his world! Boon has overstayed his welcome in the Judge's house, but it's going to take an army to evict him! He uses the Ring of Blades for the first time to devastating effect. Meanwhile, the Silken Ghost prowls the Imperial City and learns a dark secret of the Emperor. And the dragons the Judge has imprisoned aren't content to stay put. 32 pages full color, on sale January 2 $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #10
    Way of the Rat (2002) 10

    Written by Chuck Dixon, art by Jeff Johnson & Tom Ryder, colors by Chris Garcia The future of a kingdom lies in the hands of the thief who stole it! Boon Sai Hong, the infamous "Jade Rat," never aspired to be more than a thief. Then he met Po Po, the wisecracking monkey master, who taught Boon the truth about the magical ring he stole, the forces of darkness arrayed against his homeland, and Boon's own destiny as the hero of his world! The Emperor Dragon is loose in the streets of Zhumar and only Boon Sai Hong can hope to stop him before the city is turned to rubble. Has Princess Zheng returned to the city only to die with the rest? 32 pages full color, on sale February 5 ... $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #11
    Way of the Rat (2002) 11

    Written by Chuck Dixon, art by Jeff Johnson & Tom Ryder, colors by Chris Garcia The Emperor Dragon is bringing the city of Zhumar crashing down in a blazing inferno. The army has fled. The people cower in terror. Who will stand with Boon, Princess Zheng and the Silken Ghost against this greatest of threats? Only Po Po holds the key to victory. And NOT the Po Po you think! On sale March 5. FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #12
    Way of the Rat (2002) 12

    Written by Chuck Dixon, art by Jeff Johnson & Tom Ryder, colors by Chris Garcia THE STUNNING, DESTRUCTIVE AND EARTHSHAKING CONCLUSION to the Emperor Dragon arc as the secret to destroying the dragon proves more deadly than the curse. This spectacular climax to this epic tale will have sweeping implications for the life of Boon and Po Po as someone close to them dies and another reveals a long-hidden truth. FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #13
    Way of the Rat (2002) 13

    Written by Chuck Dixon, art by Jeff Johnson & Tom Ryder, colors by Chris Garcia The future of a kingdom lies in the hands of the thief who stole it! Boon Sai Hong, the infamous "Jade Rat," never aspired to be more than a thief. Then he met Po Po, the wisecracking monkey master, who taught Boon the truth about the magical ring he stole, the forces of darkness arrayed against his homeland, and Boon's own destiny as the hero of his world! Boon and his adopted grandmother use the Phoenix Heart to raise the spirit of a departed soul and unintentionally raise all of the dead in Zhumar! Hyun Joon arrives to take over rule of the city at the orders of the Emperor and finds the inhabitants fleeing for their lives! Mysticism and martial arts action! 32 pages full color, on sale May 7 ... $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #14
    Way of the Rat (2002) 14

    by Chuck Dixon, Luke Ross, & Chris Garcia Swords And Shadows! Assassins invade the Imperial House of the Emperor of Shinacea and meet with deadly traps, bloodthirsty guards and mystical menace. What is their mission? Who is their master? And what does this have to do with Boon Sai Hong? FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #15
    Way of the Rat (2002) 15

    Chuck Dixon (w), Jeff Johson (p), Tom Ryder (i), Chris Garcia (c) An assassin attacks! Spirits haunt Zhumar, but when the city's population attempts to flee, they face the many guns of Hyun Joon! Who is this killer, and why has he targeted Boon Sai Hong? "Between Boon's Jackie Chan-esque martial arts sequences, the diverse and entertaining supporting cast, and the hilarious nagging of Po Po, WAY OF THE RAT continues to prove itself one of the best action movies put on paper." ?Aint It Cool News.com 32 pgs, full color, on sale July 9 $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #16
    Way of the Rat (2002) 16

    Chuck Dixon (w), Jeff Johnson (p), Tom Ryder (i), Chris Garcia (c) Someone dies this issue...but who? The spirit of Judge X'ain now inhabits the body of the deadliest assassin in the empire! Will he use this newfound host to bring peace to Zhumar or to settle old scores? What do you think? Be there as another cast member falls beneath the blade of an assassin! "WAY OF THE RAT continues to impress on just about every level! Dixon's instilled it with humor, mysticism, and excitement...mesmerizing!" ?TheFourthRail.com 32 pgs, full color, on sale August 6 $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #17
    Way of the Rat (2002) 17

    Chuck Dixon (w), Jeff Johnson (p), Tom Ryder (i), Chris Garcia (c) When the Silken Ghost discovers a weapon that can save the city of Zhumar from the ghost of Judge X'ain, Boon Sai Hong once again leaps into the crossroads of destiny! FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #18
    Way of the Rat (2002) 18

    Chuck Dixon (w), Jeff Johnson (p), Tom Ryder (i), Chris Garcia (c) The creepy conclusion to the "Haunted Zhumar" story-arc! Trapped in Old Mother's house by an army of evil ghosts, things get even worse for Boon and Po Po thanks to the arrival of Kung Kung Yi! Who is this powerful spirit ? and why do even the undead fear him? 32 pgs, full color, on sale Oct. 8 $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #19
    Way of the Rat (2002) 19

    Chuck Dixon (w), Wil Rosado (p), TBD (i), Chris Garcia (c) A new adventure begins as Silken Ghost strikes! Judge X'ain seeks to gain power over the cursed city of Zhumar, and even the grave won't stop him! Meanwhile, is there a future for Boon and Tei Su? Po Po has a few opinions on that! FC, 32pg $2.95 on sale Nov. 5 Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #20
    Way of the Rat (2002) 20

    Chuck Dixon (w), Jeff Johnson (p), Tom Ryder (i), Chris Garcia (c) Where are Boon & Po Po? The last person anyone expected to see enters Zhumar looking for Boon Sai Hong...but our bumbling thief and his monkey mentor are missing! Hey, do they get killed in THE PATH #22? 32 pgs, on sale Dec. 10 $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #21
    Way of the Rat (2002) 21

    Written By Chuck Dixon Penciled By Jeff Johnson Treasure trap! The good news: Boon and Po Po have stumbled upon a cave filled with riches. The bad news: our kung-fu couple have also found a vicious guardian that won't rest until all intruders are dead! 32 pgs, on sale Jan. 10 $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #22
    Way of the Rat (2002) 22

    Written By Chuck Dixon; Penciled By Luke Ross It's monkey mania when Po Po grabs the spotlight! With Boon trapped in the endless treasure cave with a man-eating monster, only the monkey mentor can escape to save the day... but once he's free, will he follow through? Is this Po Po's finest hour, or his best opportunity to be rid of Boon forever? This is it, the all-monkey issue! 32 pgs, on sale Feb. 4 $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #23
    Way of the Rat (2002) 23

    Written By Chuck Dixon Penciled By Luke Ross More monkey madness! Boon battles an immortal creature intent on eating him...and only Po Po can save him! The problem is, the monkey mentor is trapped in a danger even he cannot figure a way out of! Plus: the Silken Ghost encounters her match in combat...but who is he? 32 pgs, on sale March 3 $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #24
    Way of the Rat (2002) 24

    Written By Chuck Dixon; Penciled By Luke Ross Now strikes the Ring of Fists! With Boon nowhere to be found, the Silken Ghost must battle the master of the Ring of Fists! Meanwhile, Boon and friends are lost and thousands of miles from Zhumar ? and Po Po may have cost them their only way home! FC, 32pg Cover price $2.95.