Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) comic books 2000-2002
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Issue #34
Published Jan 2000 by Dark Horse.$6.00
$6.00
Story and art by Stan Sakai. Usagi is returning to the temple of his friend, Priest Sanshobo, when he witnesses a duel. Upon entering a seemingly friendly town, he finds himself stalked in a deadly cat-and-mouse game with a serial killer who preys on masterless samurai. Can you deduce the identity of the killer and the reason for his murderous obsession before he strikes again? Join award-winning creator Stan Sakai for part one of "The Mystery of the Demon Mask." 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #35
Published Feb 2000 by Dark Horse.$8.00
$7.49
$6.00
Story and art by Stan Sakai. In the second suspenseful chapter of the three-part "Mystery of the Devil Mask," the title killer strikes again, murdering three bounty hunters. Meanwhile, Usagi discovers that the first victim, the catalyst for the killing spree, may still be alive after all. The ronin rabbit is close to unraveling the identity of Devil Mask, unaware that he is slated to become the very next victim! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #36
Published Mar 2000 by Dark Horse.$7.00
$6.00
$6.00
Story and art by Stan Sakai. Watch out, Usagi! The serial killer, Demon Mask, sets a trap to snare our sword-wielding rabbit, but Usagi is saved by the ronin, Kuroda. Who is this Kuroda, and what is his connection to the police? And who is the serial killer ravaging this rustic village? Eisner award-winner Stan Sakai reveals all in this thrilling final chapter of "The Mystery of the Demon Mask." 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #37
Published Apr 2000 by Dark Horse.$8.00
$6.00
$6.00
Story and art by Stan Sakai. Eisner Award winner Stan Sakai brings you another haunting tale of ghosts and demons, and this time it's no joke. Usagi teams up with Sasuke the Demon Queller to help rid a peasant village of a ravaging Kummo Onna (Spider Woman). It's eight legs and an exoskeleton against a pair of swords and one tough-skinned samurai rabbit. Those with arachnophobia would be advised to read this thrilling comic in a safe and spider-free place. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #38
Published May 2000 by Dark Horse.$6.00
$5.00
$4.49
Story and art by Stan Sakai. Usagi returns to Priest Sanshobo's temple only to find it under siege! A merchant with a chest of gold and a shroud of mystery sought sanctuary from the bandits who now encircle the temple compound. Usagi must infiltrate the band of criminals and risk discovery to get answers, but will the peril justify the prize? Eisner Award-winner Stan Sakai brings yet another tale of intrigue and mystery to his popular line of fun-for-all-ages, samurai rabbit comics. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #39
Published Jul 2000 by Dark Horse.$8.00
$8.00
$7.49
Grasscutter II: Journey to Atsuta Shrine Part 1 of 7 - Story and art by Stan Sakai. Grasscutter is back! In this first issue of the sequel to Stan Sakai's Eisner Award winning serialized story, we look back to Japan's third century and the founding of the sacred Atsuta Shrine. Yamato-Dake, heir to the Sword of the Gods, made a vow to rid the land of the giant, evil serpent deity of Mount Ibuki. On the way to meet his final foe, Yamoto-Dake must battle nature and its most fearsome beasts, including his own fatigue. The legend of Grasscutter continues in Usagi Yojimbo #39, Grasscutter II: Journey to Atsuta Shrine. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #40
Published Aug 2000 by Dark Horse.$8.00
$8.00
$6.00
$6.00
Grasscutter II: Journey to Atsuta Shrine Part 2 of 7 - Story and art by Stan Sakai. In this second issue of Grasscutter II, the journey begins -- and so does the action! Usagi, Gen, and Priest Sanshobo hit the trail to return the mystical sword, Grasscutter, to the Atsuta Shrine, but it won't be a walk in the park. Two factions of warriors have their own designs on the sword and will stop at nothing to attain its commanding power. It's three determined samurai against two fearsome clans and the power of evil greed. Onward to adventure! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #41
Published Sep 2000 by Dark Horse.$6.00
$6.00
Grasscutter II: Journey to Atsuta Shrine Part 3 of 7 - Story and art by Stan Sakai. In the latest chapter of the follow-up to last year's award-winning Grasscutter series, Usagi and his companions continue on their journey to deliver the sword, Grasscutter, to Atsuta Shrine, unaware that two ninja clans are hot on their trail. When the group finds refuge for the night in a small way station, they are trapped by the Neko Ninja, leading to a dramatic confrontation between the Neko leader Chizu and Usagi. And if that's not enough, the killer bats swoop down! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #42
Published Oct 2000 by Dark Horse.$8.00
$8.00
$7.00
Grasscutter II: Journey to Atsuta Shrine Part 4 of 7 - Story and art by Stan Sakai. Usagi and his friends, Gen and Sanshobo, continue their journey to Atsuta Shrine to deliver Grasscutter, the sword of the gods, when they are ambushed by the Neko Ninja clan. During the battle, the Komori bat ninja clan swoops in and steals the blade. Usagi and Chizu, the leader of the Neko, must now form an uneasy alliance to retrieve the sword, as an assassin stalks Chizu! Acclaimed creator Stan Sakai continues his epic sequel to last year's Eisner Award-winning Grasscutter. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #43
Published Nov 2000 by Dark Horse.$8.00
$8.00
Grasscutter II: Journey to Atsuta Shrine Part 5 of 7 - Story and art by Stan Sakai. In chapter four of the sequel to the award-winning "Grasscutter," Usagi and his companions, Gen and Sanshobo, have just formed an uneasy alliance with Chizu, the leader of the Neko Ninja Clan. But they discover she is not to be trusted when she reveals her intention to throw Grasscutter, the sword of the gods, into the sea where it can never again be found! Just as Chizu thinks herself safe from Usagi and his friends, however, she is attacked by the mysterious ninja assassin who has been stalking her. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #44
Published Dec 2000 by Dark Horse.$8.00
$8.00
Grasscutter II: Journey to Atsuta Shrine Part 6 of 7 - Story and art by Stan Sakai. Chizu, the head of the Neko Ninja clan, has betrayed Usagi and stolen the sword Grasscutter. Now, Usagi, Sanshobo, and Gen must desperately track her down before she throws the Blade of the Gods into the sea where it will be lost forever, however the Komori bat ninja clan are also on Chizu's trail, with their own plans for the fabled sword! Written and drawn by Stan Sakai, this issue marks the penultimate chapter in the Grasscutter II story arc, the follow-up to last year's award-winning Grasscutter saga! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #45
Published Jan 2001 by Dark Horse.$6.49
$6.00
Grasscutter II: Journey to Atsuta Shrine Part 7 of 7 - Story and art by Stan Sakai. In this issue, the Grasscutter II saga comes to its tragic conclusion! Usagi and his companions, Gen and Sanshobo, have nearly reached their final goal: Atsuta Shrine. Once there, they will be able to deliver the sacred sword of the gods, Grasscutter, back to the shrine. However, the Neko Ninja have already arrived and are waiting in ambush. Our heroes must run through a gauntlet of killers to reach their final destination, but not all of them will live to see the end! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #46
Published Mar 2001 by Dark Horse.$12.00
$8.00
$8.00
Story and art by Stan Sakai. It takes more than a pair of swords to be a samurai, and this is something Usagi knows well. Our furry friend and his comrade, Gen, have wandered into a town dominated by two rival gangs, and in a scheme to break the gangs' power, they each join a rival faction. When up against a formidable enemy, it can sometimes be wise to infiltrate your foe and learn of his intentions, but Usagi's plans go astray, and it's trouble for our fuzzy samurai friends. Usagi Yojimbo #46 is the first of a two-part story featuring connecting, wraparound covers that combine to form one large poster-size image! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #47
Published Apr 2001 by Dark Horse.$8.00
$8.00
$6.00
Story and art by Stan Sakai. Trouble is brewing for Usagi and Gen. In an attempt to rescue a small town from the grip of rival gangs, our animal samurai duo joined separate gangs to work from the inside, but someone has found out about their plan, and when the bosses find out...! To add fuel to the fire, there's another sword-for-hire on his way to town. He could arrive at any time, but whose side will he be on? Don't miss this second issue of a two-part story line, featuring a wraparound cover that connects with the cover of issue #46 to form one giant poster-style image. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #48
Published May 2001 by Dark Horse.$12.00
$7.00
$6.00
$5.00
Story and art by Stan Sakai. Chizu's in trouble! It was inevitable that, as the tireless leader of the fearsome Neko Ninja Clan, she would eventually be embroiled in its dark politics. Chizu has often favored her clansmen over her master, Lord Hijiki, but they sure don't seem to appreciate it. Caught in a trap sprung by her own comrades, Chizu faces her most challenging task ever, to escape the stronghold of a new enemy -- those who were once her friends. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #49
Published Jun 2001 by Dark Horse.$8.00
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Story and art by Stan Sakai. Usagi is one well-traveled, long-eared ronin rabbit, and his reputation gets around. In this issue, three peasants at a country inn trade tales of the samurai master. One, a merchant's assistant, needed a bodyguard to help him transport his master's money from one city to another in the middle of the winter; the second, a fishmonger, tells the story of a time when his business was threatened by yakuza in the spring; and the third, a would-be robber, spins a summer story about the first time he lay in wait for a potential victim. Three stories for "Three Seasons." Usagi really knows how to leave an impression! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #50
Published Jul 2001 by Dark Horse.$8.00
$8.00
$6.00
Story and art by Stan Sakai. Usagi? Dead? Oh, no! This can't be. But there he is, lying on the ground in a pool of his own blood, dead at the hands of Yakuza thugs. This may be the darkest hour yet. And it's all because of that foolish Kitsune, the thief/street entertainer, who crossed the wrong people. Usagi was only recently coming to terms with his rash decision-making problem. Now it seems like he's only got a "ghost" of a chance to achieve that greater depth of patience. Join us for the most shocking issue of Usagi Yojimbo yet. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #51
Published Aug 2001 by Dark Horse.$8.00
$7.49
$6.00
USAGI YOJIMBO #51 created, written, & illustrated by STAN SAKAI The adventures of the highly skilled rabbit ronin keep rolling. But where this story goes, who knows? Has Usagi gone to the netherworld? The previously un-bested bunny might be "dead," but his gruff hippo counterpart still has his life and will stop at nothing to save the thief Kitsune from certain death. Fortunately, Gen might get a little help from the "ghost" of his old friend. Sound confusing? Well, these mysteries will be resolved, and we might find out a little something more, such as the identity of Kitsune's patron. Eisner Award-winner Stan Sakai keeps your head spinning in this second chapter of "The Shrouded Moon." On sale August 22 b&w, 24pg Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #52
Published Oct 2001 by Dark Horse.$8.00
$6.00
$6.00
created, written, & illustrated by STAN SAKAI As a thief, all that matters is skill and quarry, and few know this as much as the master thief, Kitsune. While on the road with her new traveling partner, Gen, the lady of pocket picking finds her own pockets picked, which makes her nostalgic. And so begins the story of Kitsune's youth. The daughter of a prosperous merchant fallen on bad times, Kitsune grew up homeless on the street, stealing to survive. Though she is certainly an expert at thievery now, she wasn't always. This is the story of girl learning to use her wits to survive under the tutelage of a kindly street performer. But good times don't stay that way; all it takes is robbing the wrong person before the ground falls away. On sale October 24 b&w, 24 pg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #53
Published Dec 2001 by Dark Horse.$8.00
$6.00
$6.00
created, written, & illustrated by STAN SAKAI In feudal Japan, when a samurai had a justifiable reason for revenge, the government could issue an adauchi, official consent for vigilante justice. In this issue of Usagi Yojimbo, our sword-wielding hare encounters just such a samurai on the hunt for four ronin who killed his father. But unfortunately for the angry son, three of the renegade samurai have joined a vicious gang. With the help of Usagi's twin swords of fury, the son might have half a chance, but these guys are one tough bunch. Will Usagi and the young samurai make it out alive? Has Usagi made another one of his brash decisions in helping the young man? Catch the action in Usagi Yojimbo #53! On sale December 19 b&w, 24 pg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #54
Published Jan 2002 by Dark Horse.$8.00
$6.49
$6.00
created, written, & illustrated by STAN SAKAI The Lone Goat and Kid are back! It's been quite some time since we've seen the samurai assassin and his son in the pages of Usagi Yojimbo, and it can only mean trouble for our favorite rabbit ronin! Back by popular demand and in honor of the influential Lone Wolf and Cub comics, Stan Sakai's animal version of the dangerous duo on the road to hell parallels Koike and Kojima's epic in this action-packed, suspenseful adventure. Gorogoro, the "Kid" in question, has been separated from his father, the fearsome Lone Goat, and it's up to Usagi to bring them back together before a shifty samurai gang with a dubious plan gets in the way. The heat is on ? and just in time for the winter! On sale January 23 b&w, 24 pg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #55
Published Feb 2002 by Dark Horse.$8.00
$8.00
$6.00
Story and art by Stan Sakai. Lord Yoshikawa is dying, and his final wish is to be reunited with his son Rokuo, a young samurai forced into hiding after killing the son of Lord Hojo in a duel. Unfortunately, Hojo's retainers are also searching for Rokuo, and their intentions are anything but nice. It's up to Usagi to find him, race him through a gauntlet of swords, and get him to Lord Yoshikawa's side before the old man draws his final breath. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #56
Published Mar 2002 by Dark Horse.$4.50
$8.00
$8.00
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 his former rival Nakamura Koji. Before the duel even begins, Usagi becomes embroiled in a dispute between Koji and a local fencing school that demands the samurai challenge its master. 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. (Dark Horse Maverick title) On sale March 27 b&w, 24pg . . . $2.99 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 his former rival Nakamura Koji. Before the duel even begins, Usagi becomes embroiled in a dispute between Koji and a local fencing school that demands the samurai challenge its master. 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. (Dark Horse Maverick title) On sale March 27 b&w, 24pg Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #57
Published May 2002 by Dark Horse.$8.00
$8.00
created, written, & illustrated by STAN SAKAI The time has come for Usagi's former sensei, Katsuichi, to take part in a duel with the dangerous swordsman Koji. As he and his small band of travelers make their way to meet Koji at the Kitanoji Temple, they soon come across a tiny village being terrorized by a gang of renegade ronin. Now Katsuichi must choose ? ignore the villagers' plight and maintain his course, or stay and fight, risking to forfeit the duel altogether. Either path puts his honor on the line! On sale May 29 b&w, 24 pg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #58
Published Jun 2002 by Dark Horse.$8.00
$8.00
$7.00
created, written, & illustrated by STAN SAKAI The "Crows" saga continues! On their way to the arranged duel between Katsuichi and the deadly kenshi Koji, Usagi and Koji stumble across a village besieged by bandits. As they come to the aid the downtrodden farmers and peasants, Koji and Usagi find another surprise waiting for them: Katsuichi's already there, fighting against the attacking ronin with everything he's got. But the bandits just keep coming, and it looks as though there may be more than even the combined might of the three swordsmen can handle. When strength cannot prevail, deceit will have to do! On sale June 26 b&w, 24 pg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #59
Published Jul 2002 by Dark Horse.$8.00
$8.00
$7.00
created, written, & illustrated by STAN SAKAI The exciting conclusion to the three-part "Crows" story! With their backs against the wall, Usagi's former sensei Katsuichi and the deadly swordsman Koji must temporarily put aside their arranged duel and come up with a plan that will save a peaceful farming village from the gang of bandits terrorizing it. Meanwhile, Usagi and young Jotaro discover that the bloodthirsty brigands are planning to raid at dawn, and they don't intend to leave anyone or anything standing in their wake. Can the defenders be ready in time? Inspiration comes from the most unlikely of sources ? the flocks of crows attacking the farmers' fields! On sale July 24 b&w, 24 pg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #60
Published Aug 2002 by Dark Horse.$8.49
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created, written, & illustrated by STAN SAKAI The time for the Duel at Kitanoji has finally arrived! While getting there has been a fight in and of itself, it's nothing compared to what's in store for Usagi's former sensei Katsuichi and the deadly Nakamura Koji as they square off to see who's the better swordsman. While both are noble and honorable samurai, bushido, the Warriors' Code, demands that only one of them walk away alive. This is the story that Stan Sakai has been building up to since Usagi Yojimbo #7, and it looks to rock Usagi's world forever! On sale August 28 b&w, 24pg . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #61
Published Oct 2002 by Dark Horse.$4.50
$6.00
created, written, & illustrated by STAN SAKAI Chizu was once the feared leader of the deadly Neko Ninja Clan, demanding respect and loyalty from those around her. But circumstances have made her a fugitive, and now she's running for her life, hunted by the clan that she used to command. Coming out of hiding to rescue the life of a child, Chizu quickly finds her own life in even more peril than before. Meanwhile, an elite ninja assassination team set their sights on what they believe are the keys to locating the missing woman ? a pair of wandering ronin named Usagi and Jotaro! On sale October 30 b&w, 24 pg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #62
Published Nov 2002 by Dark Horse.$8.00
$8.00
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created, written, & illustrated by STAN SAKAI In their travels together, rabbit ronin Usagi and his young companion Jotaro always seem to find trouble, whether they're looking for it or not. And while Usagi's had his share of run-ins with the supernatural, Jotaro's about to get a crash course in dealing with superstitious fears, both real and imagined. Finding themselves in a village cruelly controlled by a former samurai, the two are quickly hired to rid the area of this barbarous master. The key to solving their dilemma could lie in the surrounding forest. The only problem is ... those woods are cursed! On sale November 27 b&w, 24 pg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.
