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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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by STAN SAKAI It's the return of Kitsune! Continuing their travels together, rabbit ronin Usagi and his young charge Jotaro encounter the beautiful thief Kitsune, only to discover that she's become the target of a local gangster's wrath. Believing her to be responsible for a shadowy blackmailing plot against him, the gangster will stop at nothing to capture Kitsune and force her confession ? even it means destroying her in the process. But Usagi's not about to let his friend be taken without a fight! On sale January 29 b&w, 24pg . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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by STAN SAKAI The rabbit ronin traveling party grows by one, as Usagi and his young companion Jotaro are joined on the road by a jovial old priest named Tomago. The good times soon turn sour as the trio encounter a merchant who has been marked for death and is trying to expose the crimes of a local gangster. Even a walk through the woods proves dangerous, but Usagi and company aren't about to leave an innocent man hanging out to dry. But while they agree to deliver the merchant to safety, the road ahead might be even more deadly than they realize! On sale February 26 b&w, 24pg . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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by STAN SAKAI Rabbit ronin Usagi's faced down more than his share of adversaries throughout his life, but none so fiercely skilled as the Tengu ? legendary mountain goblins reputed to be master swordsmen ? so skilled, in fact, that it's believed they imparted a small bit of their abilities to Yoshitsune, Japan's greatest hero. Determined to test his skills against the great Tengu of the Northern Mountain, a young and brash Usagi sets out to prove himself and quickly learns that his samurai's abilities are not up to the challenge. With his back against the wall, Usagi turns to his teacher and friend Katsuichi for help. But can even Katsuichi-sensei's skill with the blade be enough to defeat the great master? On sale March 26 b&w, 24pg . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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STAN SAKAI On sale May 28, b&w, 24pg, $2.99 The first part of renowned storyteller Stan Sakai's tribute to giant Japanese monsters begins here! There's a new evil in the area ? a cursed ink box with the ability to bring its pictures from Japanese mythology to a horrifying reality. However, the inks are running low, and the box's owner is driven to replenish his supply. Unfortunately, there's only one source from which the sinister painter can draw, and that's the blood of young children! Before long, wandering ronin Usagi's young charge Jotaro is targeted, and even Usagi might not be strong enough to protect his companion from the horrors that await! Cover price $2.99.

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STAN SAKAI On sale June 25, b&w, 24pg, $2.99 In this second issue of Stan Sakai's three-part homage to giant Japanese monsters, the demonic "artist" who needs the blood of children to make more paint has kidnapped young Jotaro. Usagi and Sasuke face the fight of their lives as they battle through monsters of folklore and imagination in hopes of reaching the little captives before it's too late! The stakes are high and the fights are wild in Usagi Yojimbo: Sumi-e, part 2. Cover price $2.99.

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STAN SAKAI On sale July 23, b&w, 24pg, $2.99 Destroy All Monsters! It's the can't-miss conclusion of "Sumi-e"?Stan Sakai's thrilling three-part homage to giant monsters of Japanese cinema! After a tense and disturbing monster hunt, Usagi and the sorcerer Sasuke attempt to rescue young Jotaro and a group of other children kidnapped by a demon-possessed artist. Whatever this diabolical artist paints with his ink set becomes reality, and when a monstrous stone warrior from legend is conjured up, Usagi must combat it with a creature of his own creation. Meanwhile, Jotaro leads an escape and is pursued by the artist's feral familiar. Cover price $2.99.

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STAN SAKAI On sale September 24, b&w, 24pg, $2.99 Two of the best-loved guest characters in Stan Sakai's multiple award-winning samurai saga return for starring roles in the two-issue adventure, "Fathers and Sons." In this first part, Lone Goat and Kid (Sakai's homage to the seminal manga Lone Wolf and Cub) are in one of their toughest predicaments ever?the Lone Goat lies near death with an arrow wound in his back, while young Gorogoro saves a near lifeless Jotaro from drowning. A local gang boss, after the reward for the Lone Goat, sends his men to slay them all, leaving it up to the two children to stand alone against the gang of killers. Meanwhile, Usagi is desperately scouring the riverbanks for any signs of his son when he meets up with troubles of his own! ? Winner of he 2002 National Cartoonist Society Award in the Comic Book Divison. Cover price $2.99.

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STAN SAKAI On sale October 22, b&w, 24pg, $2.99 Stan Sakai's loving homage to the seminal manga Lone Wolf and Cub wraps up this month with the second thrilling issue of the two-part "Fathers and Sons" story line. Usagi and Jotaro are trapped in an isolated fishing cabin with Yagi?the badly wounded renegade assassin known as Lone Goat?and his young son, Gorogoro. Meanwhile, the local gang lord is amassing swordsmen from the area, waiting for his chance to attack the beleaguered samurai and claim both the reward for the assassin and the chance to name himself killer of the legendary Lone Goat and Kid! It's a tough situation for our ronin rabbit, but Usagi and Yagi know something the others don't ? there's more to a samurai than his swords! Cover price $2.99.

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STAN SAKAI On sale November 26, b&w, 24pg, $2.99 Few cartoonists have refined the art of telling a complete story in one comic book like Stan Sakai. The modern master of the done-in-one has done it again with November's installment of the long-running series Usagi Yojimbo. Usagi's sensei, Katsuichi, has led a remarkable life, but some of his choices would leave many samurai questioning his judgment. "Bells" recounts a formative event in young Katsuichi's life when, as a student, he courted the daughter of the master of a rival sword school. Katsuichi's pursuit of the girl does not sit well with Ikyu, the proud senior instructor who intends to marry her and inherit her family's school! With his public image threatened and his intent with the girl contested, Ikyu challenges the upstart Katshuichi to a duel, only to have Katsuichi decline the invitation. Facing public disgrace, and shouldering his new reputation as a coward, Katsuichi eventually earns the title of "The Master." What happened that would allow such a title to be bestowed upon the misunderstood warrior? Read Usagi Yojimbo #71 to find out! Cover price $2.99.

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by STAN SAKAI The Neko Ninja are back?and more deadly than ever!?in this exciting new installment of Stan Sakai's award-winning adventure series, Usagi Yojimbo. When the ronin Usagi and his young charge, Jotaro, travel to a remote village, they are met with a cold and uncomfortable reception. Soon, it becomes clear that things are worse than they first seemed, when the pair discovers that the entire village has been slain and replaced by Neko Ninja who are plotting to assassinate the Geishu Lord, Noriyuki. Not even Usagi, aided by Jotaro and the capable and beautiful swordswoman Tomoe Ame, can stop the trap from being sprung! But...can they at least make it out alive? Cover price $2.99.

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STAN SAKAI On sale March 31, 24pg, b&w, $2.99 Stan Sakai's internationally acclaimed samurai adventure continues! Wandering ronin Usagi and his young companion Jotaro meet up with Katsuichi-sensei sooner than expected, and all continue on to Kitanoji Temple to retrieve the late samurai Koji's swords. En route they encounter a town where the crowds are being entertained by a troupe of performers. But all is not what it seems, and the sinister side of this troupe's unique abilities is shortly revealed in this first issue of the two-part "Hokashi"! Cover price $2.99.

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(W/P) Stan Sakai; Internationally celbrated creator Stan Sakai concludes the gripping two-part "Hokashi" storyline in his multi-Eisner Award winning adventure series Usagi Yojumbo. After surviving recent life-threatening incidents, wandering ronin Usagi and his young ward Jotaro are joined in thier travels by Katsuichi-sensei and his student Shunji. In his breif reprieve, Usagi debates if he can risk keeping the secret of Jotaro's parentage - the two could soon be parted for years, but does that justify shattering their trust? Usagi had better decide soon, though - they might not live long enough for it to matter! Cover price $2.99.

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STAN SAKAI On sale June 30, 24 pg, b&w, $2.99 Multiple Eisner Award-winning creator Stan Sakai continues the 20th year of his internationally celebrated samurai adventure! Wandering ronin Usagi comes to the rescue of an outnumbered warrior, only to find himself promising to deliver a package for the dying Nagasaki man. Now in search of the man's daughter, Usagi discovers that warriors are in hot "Pursuit"! What is the mystery of this package that could enflame the entire country, and what is its final destination? Find out?this month in Usagi Yojimbo! Cover price $2.99.

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STAN SAKAI On sale July 28, 24pg, b&w, $2.99 This issue of Stan Sakai's beloved rabbit ronin features the return of fan-favorite character Inspector Ishida! Ishida and his police force are plagued by Nezumi, a master thief who pillages homes while leaving the occupants unharmed. However, when prominent merchant Hasami is murdered, eyewitnesses accuse the hooded burglar of the crime. Was Hasami killed for catching Nezumi red-handed, or is there more to the story? With another new pickpocket in town as well, Inspector Ishida is "After the Rat"! ? Usagi Yojimbo is a 2004 Young Adult Library Services Association award winner! Cover price $2.99.

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STAN SAKAI (W/A) On sale August 25, b&w, 24pg, $2.99 The world's favorite rabbit ronin continues his adventures in the 20th year of Stan Sakai's celebrated series, Usagi Yojimbo! A cantankerous old woman hires the reluctant samurai to help her run away from home?with all of her valuables. However, she is being pursued by a fierce pack of bandits! Can Usagi survive the bandits' attack? Even worse? can he survive the old lady?! Guarding Tess meets 17th century Japan when Usagi becomes a "Samurai for Hire"! Usagi Yojimbo is a 2004 Young Adult Library Services Association award winner! Usagi Yojimbo#65 has been nominated for the Eisner Award for the 2004 Best Single Issue. Cover price $2.99.

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STAN SAKAI (W/A) On sale October 27, b&w, 24pg, $2.99 Stan Sakai's internationally celebrated creation, Usagi Yojimbo, continues into its 20th year! This issue finds Usagi's surly friend, Gen the bounty hunter, tracking down yet another reward. This bounty has attracted the attention of Gen's archrival, Stray Dog, and is on the head of none other than the murderous Inazuma! The two samurai adversaries are in hot pursuit, neither realizing that the swordswoman has been possessed by the Black Soul. Will the new Blade of the Gods turn her demonic vengeance on "Gen and the Dog"? Find out this month in Usagi Yojimbo! ? Usagi Yojimbo is a 2004 Young Adult Library Services Association award winner! ? Stan Sakai has won many industry awards, including a Parents' Choice Award, an Inkpot Award, multiple Eisner Awards and the prestigious National Cartoonists Society Comic Book Division Award. Cover price $2.99.

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STAN SAKAI (W/A) On sale November 24, 24pg, b&w, $2.99 Join Dark Horse in celebrating the 20th anniversary of Usagi Yojimbo with this last issue of the year! Wandering through feudal Japan, masterless samurai Usagi Yojimbo now encounters a man developing a flying machine! The contraption's design is based on sketches by an Italian visionary, and though Dr. Takenoko has endured many failures in his quest to soar the skies, he now believes that he has perfected a prototype! However, a thief has learned of his endeavors, and plots to murder the good doctor and claim the machine for himself...if only he can get rid of Usagi! Find out "If Rabbits Could Fly," this month in Usagi Yojimbo! ? Usagi Yojimbo is a 2004 Young Adult Library Services Association award winner! ? Stan Sakai has won many industry awards, including a Parents' Choice Award, an Inkpot Award, multiple Eisner Awards, and the prestigious National Cartoonists Society Comic Book Division Award. Cover price $2.99.

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STAN SAKAI (W/A) On sale May 25, b&w, 24pg, $2.99 Internationally celebrated storyteller Stan Sakai continues his tales of samurai adventure in Usagi Yojimbo! This issue is the second installment of the multipart story "The Treasure of the Mother of Mountains." Lord Sanada, a power-hungry tyrant from last issue, is operating a secret gold mine in the neighboring Geishu Province?and keeping inquisitive minds at bay with rumors of the plague. The warriors sent by Lord Noriyuki to investigate have been either killed or captured, and Sanada's samurai are now in hot pursuit of Tomoe! Back at the Geishu castle, ambitious sycophant Lord Horikawa plots to get rid of Tomoe himself. Unaware of any trouble, a familiar rabbit ronin enters into Geishu territory... ? Usagi Yojimbo is a 2004 Young Adult Library Services Association Award Winner! ? Stan Sakai has won many industry awards over the past 20 years for Usagi, including a Parents' Choice Award, an Inkpot Award, multiple Eisner Awards, and the prestigious National Cartoonists Society Comic Book Division Award. Cover price $2.99.

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STAN SAKAI (W/A) On sale June 29, b&w, 24pg, $2.99 Master storyteller Stan Sakai continues Usagi Yojimbo, his internationally acclaimed samurai adventure! In this issue, the third installment of "The Treasure of the Mother of Mountains," Tomoe Ame, bodyguard to the Geishu lord, fights for her life in her own province ... and with ronin Usagi at her side! Lord Sanada, a malicious and greedy opportunist who is operating an illegal gold mine, set his murderous warriors after Tomoe last issue. And though Lord Noriyuki knows that Tomoe is missing, the jealous Lord Horikawa advises him to do nothing. When Usagi is sentenced to death, will Tomoe turn herself in to save his life? Find out, this month in Usagi Yojimbo! Cover price $2.99.

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Story and art by Stan Sakai. Usagi Yojimbo has been captured! The greedy Lord Sanada is operating an illegal gold mine in the Geishu province and has put Usagi and Tomoe Ame to work as his slaves. Sanada has been killing those who would get in the way, and his deadliest enforcer-- Noriko "the blood princess"--is none other than Tomoe's own cousin! In this issue, master storyteller Stan Sakai's fourth installment of the six-part "The Treasure of the Mother of Mountains," the cruel sociopath Noriko reveals a devastating secret to her enslaved cousin. Meanwhile, the young page Motokazu fears for Tomoe's safety and rides off without permission to help her ... and has an unexpected adventure of his own! 32 pages, B&W.   Cover price $2.99.

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STAN SAKAI (W/A) On sale November 30, b&w, 24pg, $2.99 Internationally acclaimed storyteller and all-around nice guy Stan Sakai brings you the conclusion of his seven-part samurai adventure, "The Treasure of the Mother of Mountains"! This story arc has seen rabbit ronin Usagi Yojimbo and Geishu bodyguard Tomoe Ame captured and forced into slavery?and then leading a bloody slave revolt! A character is now trapped inside the illegal mine, and key players are injured and haunted. Who escaped from the mountain, and who didn't survive? Find out who's still alive and who wishes they were dead, this month in Usagi Yojimbo! *Usagi Yojimbo was nominated for four Eisner Awards in 2005, including Best Writer/Artist for Sakai! *Master storyteller Stan Sakai has won many industry awards over the past twenty years of Usagi, including a Parents' Choice Award, an Inkpot Award, multiple Eisner Awards, a 2004 Young Adult Library Services Association award, and the prestigious National Cartoonists Society Comic Book Division Award. Cover price $2.99.

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STAN SAKAI (W/A) On sale January 25, b&w, 24pg, $2.99 Master cartoonist Stan Sakai digs into a ghost story in this issue of Usagi Yojimbo! Shortly after escaping their enslavement at the territory's edge, Usagi and the Geishu bodyguard Tomoe return to Lord Noriyuki's castle only to be greeted by a savage murder. The victim was a member of a trade delegation sent by Lord Kojima, and all evidence implicates a maid who died ten years ago! Unless Tomoe and the long-eared ronin can solve this mystery, treaty negotiations will dissolve completely ... and another throat may be clawed out. What is the dark story behind the ghost of Geishu Castle? The hauntings begin in this first half of a two-part story, "The Ghost in the Well"! Usagi Yojimbo was nominated for four Eisner Awards in 2005, including Best Writer/Artist for Sakai! Cover price $2.99.

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STAN SAKAI (W/A) On sale March 29, b&w, 24pg, $2.99 Internationally acclaimed storyteller Stan Sakai presents another adventure from feudal Japan! The foxy thief Kitsune visits the Geishu clan in this issue, and the rabbit ronin is caught between his friendship with the charming thief and his loyalty to the Geishu clan... and how will Tomoe react when she meets Usagi's beautiful and flirtatious friend? It's a meeting of two fan-favorite characters, with the long-eared samurai caught in the middle! As if that weren't enough, when Kitsune's young protégée Kiyoko steals a priceless temple scroll, the man who wants it would rather kill the pair than pay for it. Can they get out of this mess before permanent damage is caused to the clan? Find out, this month in Usagi Yojimbo! ? Usagi Yojimbo was nominated for four Eisner Awards in 2005, including Best Writer/Artist for Sakai! ? Master storyteller Stan Sakai has won many industry awards over the past twenty years of Usagi, including a Parents' Choice Award, an Inkpot Award, multiple Eisner Awards, a 2004 Young Adult Library Services Association award, and the prestigious National Cartoonists Society Comic Book Division Award. Cover price $2.99.

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STAN SAKAI (W/A) Discover the series that has garnered worldwide fans over the past two decades and won countless awards! Five years ago, Usagi dodged a bullet when the mysterious assassin Shizukiri was willing to accept a an expected bounty rather than engage the rabbit ronin and his fellow wandering samurai, Gen. Shizukiri's reputation as a ruthless, unbeatable opponent was well established even before he became the only hired sword ever to stare down our long- eared hero, but now his formidable skills are up against Karma itself! When beggars hire him to kill a high-ranking samurai, Shizukiri becomes tangled in a fateful and unexpected plot. Will his skills preserve him, or is Karma truly inescapable? Find out, when master storyteller Stan Sakai presents Usagi Yojimbo #95! b&w, 24pg Cover price $2.99.

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STAN SAKAI (W/A) Dig, dig, dig. Poor, insane Jodo is digging holes all over town. Boss Hamanaka, Jodo's father, is dead, and his vast fortune is nowhere to be found! Gangs vying for control of the community wage an impending war just as Usagi arrives on the scene! And there's another samurai, mysteriously observing everything from the sidelines, who may enter into the fray?or maybe he's waiting for the town to be torn apart! Internationally acclaimed storyteller Stan Sakai presents the first installment of the two-part "Hamanaka's Treasure" this month in Usagi Yojimbo! b&w, 24pg Cover price $2.99.

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STAN SAKAI (W/A) Discover the secret of "Hamanaka's Treasure" in this conclusion to the two-part adventure presented by internationally acclaimed storyteller Stan Sakai! All hell has broken loose in a small town after the death of crime boss Hamanaka. The two remaining factions of his gang are vying for control of the community, but it's the townspeople who are suffering the most. The tension comes to a head just as our favorite rabbit bodyguard, Usagi Yojimbo, arrives upon the scene! ? Master storyteller Stan Sakai has won many industry awards over the past twenty years of Usagi, including a Parents' Choice Award, an Inkpot Award, multiple Eisner Awards, a 2004 Young Adult Library Services Association award, and the prestigious National Cartoonists Society Comic Book Division Award. b&w, 24pg Cover price $2.99.

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The evil spirit of Jei is back, and Gen and Stray Dog are in big trouble! Internationally acclaimed storyteller Stan Sakai returns to the story of Inazuma, the swordswoman who has been possessed by Jei's demonic spirit. Unaware of this, our two favorite bounty hunters are hot on the trail, competing for the purse on Inazuma's head . . . and unfortunately for them, they've just found her! The rhino's last encounter with the murderous Black Soul left him with a fierce shoulder wound that never fully healed. Will he be an asset to Stray Dog in this fight?or a liability? And will the pair be able to stop quarreling long enough to focus on defeating Inazuma? Find out in "The Return of the Black Soul," this month in Usagi Yojimbo! 24pgs, B&WSRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Stan Sakai's biggest admirers-who also happen to be some of the hottest names in comics-come together to celebrate one hundred issues of Usagi Yojimbo at Dark Horse! Featuring eight extra story pages for a total of thirty-two, Usagi Yojimbo #100 is structured as a good-natured roast of both Usagi and Stan, kicking off with an opening by publisher Mike Richardson and artist Rick Geary before launching into unforgettable contributions from Frank Miller, Jeff Smith, Sergio Aragonés, Guy Davis, Mark Evanier, Scott Shaw, Jamie S. Rich, and Andi Watson-not to mention Stan Sakai himself! Cover price $3.50.

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The assassin Shizukiri is known throughout the land as a ruthless, unbeatable killer-a reputation that is about to be tested by his next target, Usagi Yojimbo! Having secretly hunted the rabbit ronin for some time, Shizukiri catches his prey off-guard with the last thing Usagi would expect and the worst thing he could imagine-a hostage! Sweet, innocent, devoted Mayumi has fallen into the clutches of one of Usagi's deadliest opponents. Usagi has given his word of honor to protect her, but he cannot save her and his own life. A dark deed, a harrowing battle, and a fateful choice all add up to one of the most heartbreaking challenges our long-eared hero has ever faced, this month in Usagi Yojimbo! Penny Arcade? © 2007 Penny Arcade, Inc. Usagi Yojimbo? & © 2007 Stan Sakai. Cover price $2.99.

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Jei-the most popular villain in the history of Usagi Yojimbo-makes a terrifying return in the first part of a thrilling new story! Known far and wide for his compassion and his abilities as a healer, Priest Jizonobu answers the call of a local lord who is in grave need. The lord's daughter is frighteningly ill, and he hopes the priest can save her. However, as the girl slips deeper into a coma, it appears as if the task is beyond even Jizonobu's skill. That is, until the lord makes a deadly threat, forcing the priest to pursue other paths to curing the girl-paths that will lead this pious healer down into darkness. Desperate men, fateful compromises, and one horrifying villain-this month in Usagi Yojimbo! Cover price $2.99.

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Rabbit ronin Usagi investigates a killing, only to uncover more questions and some surprising revelations. At the same time, Priest Sanshobo, still reeling from a tragedy at his temple, learns that years earlier there was a massacre at another temple that bears startling similarities. Elsewhere, Boss Bakuchi is losing face because his son's murderer has not yet been killed, so he doubles the reward on Inazuma. Little does he know his quarry is now possessed by a horrible demon-Jei, the Black Soul! Yet bounty hunters Gen and Stray Dog have intimations of this terrifying truth when the increased reward leads to more bounty hunters, more competition, and a lot more bodies! Cover price $2.99.

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Plagued by dark visions of the demon Jei, Priest Senzo creates an uproar in the temple when his terrifying dreams intensify. Elsewhere, the hunt for Inazuma, killer of Boss Bakuchi's son, reaches a tipping point. A group of bounty hunters have cornered her in a peasant's hut, but they aren't the only hunters on Inazuma's trail. Together with Gen and Stray Dog, Usagi finds his way to the hut-yet what the three discover upon arrival defies description! 'Sakai is among the industry's best storytellers in terms of visuals, character, and plot. His pacing is superb, his uncluttered, direct art emphasizes the inner struggles of the characters, and no one does a better medieval Japanese battle scene.' -Comics Buyer's Guide Cover price $2.99.

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By placing a hefty reward on the killer of his son, Boss Bakuchi had hoped to find vengeance and prove his might. Little did he know the swordswoman Inazuma is now possessed by Jei the Black Soul, and the bounty hunters on her trail face otherworldly peril! With each passing hour, these bounty hunters, including Gen and Stray Dog, get closer to Inazuma. But they are not the only ones in pursuit of her. As the rabbit ronin Usagi approaches, he must make a fateful choice: Inazuma once saved him, so Usagi owes her a debt of honor. Yet is that debt still owed now that she is possessed by a homicidal demon? Cover price $2.99.

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STAN SAKAI (W/A) Rabbit ronin Usagi and the bounty hunter Gen face a dilemma of unexpected dimensions when a shortcut through a forest turns into a dangerous guessing game! There are some mysteries in the wild that are best left undisturbed, as Gen and Usagi discover while traveling through an area reputed to be the home of a trickster fox. Momentarily separated, when the two meet up again, Gen has the unsettling suspicion that what appears to be Usagi may be someone-or something-else entirely. As Usagi begins to behave more strangely, how will Gen decide if that is really his friend by his side? 'Usagi is a comic book series done right, and everyone should be reading this.' -silverbulletcomicbooks.com b&w, 24 pages Cover price $2.99.

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Stan Sakai (W/A) Rabbit ronin Usagi and the bounty hunter Gen rescue a young girl without realizing it, only to find themselves the target of her captors, in this first part of a new story! Traveling through the countryside together, Usagi and Gen cross paths with another intriguing wanderer: a female gambler nicknamed 'The Whip,' who journeys across the land with a unique and mysterious mission. When The Whip meets a young girl at a gambling den who was sold into slavery by her destitute father, she determines to set the girl free. Unable to buy the girl from her owner, The Whip kidnaps her. The next morning, Usagi and Gen awake to a surprise-the girl has been left in their care, and they're surrounded by irate gamblers thirsty for blood! ? 'Usagi is a comic book series done right, and everyone should be reading this.' -silverbulletcomicbooks.com b&w, 24 pages Cover price $2.99.

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Stan Sakai (W/A) Pursued by an unlikely individual, the rabbit ronin Usagi goes on a hunt for the truth, only to discover something more shocking than he ever imagined! People tend to ignore the homeless and destitute, but not Usagi-especially when he discovers the same beggar in every town to which he travels! Curious, Usagi begins a search to uncover the mendicant's identity. Little does he know, the Neko Ninja Clan is after the beggar as well. Indeed, there is more to this figure than meets the eye, but no one would guess that the mystery leads all the way to the Shogun! b&w, 24 pages Cover price $2.99.

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Stan Sakai (W/A) When Lord Tadakazu died without leaving an heir, the Shogun himself took responsibility for dividing the lord's holdings. Mysteriously, an entire fortress was given to Lord Otomo, a rival of Tadakazu, with the provision that he personally take possession of the structure. When Usagi discovers that the Neko ninja plan to attack Lord Otomo, the rabbit ronin believes this strange gift may be part of a plot to assassinate the lord. Yet no ninja assault can compare to the surprise that awaits Otomo within the walls of his old enemy's fortress. b&w, 24 pages Cover price $2.99.

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Stan Sakai (W/A) The outlaw Taniguchi is the bounty of the day, and hunters Gen and Stray Dog once again find themselves joining forces to better their chances of catching their common prey. Agreeing that the first to capture Taniguchi should receive the lion's share of the reward, the two part ways in an attempt to cover as much territory as possible. Yet when Gen is the first to find the outlaw, he discovers that-much to his dismay-Taniguchi is essentially a decent guy, undeserving of death! What will this money-loving, sentimental cutthroat do? b&w, 24 pages Cover price $2.99.

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Stan Sakai (W/A) The rabbit ronin's wandering path crosses once again with the charming thief Kitsune's as they face a mysterious new enemy! Kitsune's fast hands often cause trouble, but this time she may have gone too far, stealing a powerful charm from the wizard Hatakeyama. Now a pack of thugs are after her, and it's Usagi to the rescue! However, Kitsune falls under the wizard's spell and the entranced thief leads Usagi and Kiyoko deep into the mountains. How can they keep up with her when their way is blocked by magic? 'Usagi Yojimbo possesses all of the qualities required to make a must-read comic, and it's perhaps more impressive that Sakai has been making this book a must-read for as long as he has, with no signs of slowing down.' -Randy Lander, The Fourth Rail Text and illustrations of Mr. X: Condemned © 2008 Dean Motter. Mr. X is a trademark of Vortex Comics Incorporated. Usagi Yojimbo? & © 2008 Stan Sakai. b&w, 24 pages Cover price $3.50.

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USAGI YOJIMBO #121 Story and Art by Stan Sakai. Once again wandering through the country, Usagi comes upon the aftermath of a bloody fight. The carnage has left only one survivor-Hiroto, a bounty hunter on the trail of the local bandit leader. Now that his group has been ambushed by the bandits, and everyone else has been killed, Hiroto needs help. He recruits Usagi to the cause, and together they set out after the gang. However, Usagi realizes-too late-that his partner is the bandit chief himself! A standalone tale and a great jumping-on point for new fans! 24 pages, B&W Cover price $3.50.

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Story and Art by Stan Sakai. 'The Death of Lord Hikiji'! Before wandering the country as a masterless samurai, Usagi served Lord Mifune. But Mifune was killed in battle against the forces of the Dark Lord, Hikiji, leaving Usagi a ronin. Years later, Usagi meets some old comrades from his days as Mifune's retainer. The bereaved warriors have long been trying to avenge their lord by killing Hikiji, but over the years their numbers have dwindled. Now they have the perfect opportunity, and Usagi is pivotal to their plans. o This issue features the return of a key character! Cover price $3.50.

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A Town Called Hell: Part 1 of 2. Story and art by Stan Sakai. Of all the towns in all the provinces in all Japan, Usagi's wanderings have to bring him to this one . . . Boss Higa has controlled his town with a stone fist for as long as anyone can remember. But a new gang has arrived intent on driving him out, and as backup they've brought along the best swordsman money can buy. All Higa's got on his side is some puny, long-eared ronin as a bodyguard. If this new gang can't be beaten through force, it may be time to resort to trickery. o 2009 Eisner Award nominee for Best Continuing Series 'Honestly, Usagi Yojimbo is almost hard to review at times because it's near-perfect.' -Comic Book Resources Cover price $3.50.

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Story and Art by Stan Sakai. The rabbit ronin faces a terrifying creature from Japanese mythology in this creepy, self-contained story! Nukekubi are supernatural monsters that take the form of normal humans during the day, but at night can detach their heads to attack their unsuspecting prey. Invited to take refuge in an isolated mountain hut, Usagi doesn't notice anything suspicious about the house until he is awakened late at night by strange noises and a feeling of danger. Immediately, he sees the screaming head of his host-with sharpened cannibal teeth-flying down from the rafters! A self-contained tale of supernatural horror! Cover price $3.50.