Usagi Yojimbo TPB (1987-2020 Dark Horse/Fantagraphics) 1st Edition comic books 2004-2006

Fantagraphics 1st Edition - Volume 6 - 2nd and later printings. "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 $16.95.

Dark Horse 1st Edition - Volume 18 - 1st printing. "Travels with Jotaro!" Collects Usagi Yojimbo (1996- 3rd Series) #61-68. Introduction by Peter Laird. Story and art by Stan Sakai. Throughout his journeys across feudal Japan, rabbit ronin Usagi has faced many dangers, crossed paths with some who have become his sworn enemies, and forged bonds of friendship stronger than any threat that might cross his path - but now he does it with young Jotaro at his side! This 18th volume of internationally acclaimed Usagi Yojimbo collects eight more issues of the multi-award winning ongoing series, and continues the adventures as "Uncle" Usagi struggles with keeping a secret from Jotaro that everyone else seems to know. Not only do their travels bring the perils of the Neko Ninja (in hot pursuit of Chizu, ex-leader of their clan and friend to Usagi), they also have a close encounter with a new and deadly organization - the Koroshi League of Assassins. The beautiful thief Kitsune is up to her old tricks, and Usagi relates a story from his youth about a goblin swordmaster. Finally, an evil artist targets Jotaro with a possessed ink set in the three-part "Sumi-E" story, which features the return of Sasuké the Demon Queller! Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

Dark Horse 1st Edition - Volume 18 - 2nd and later printings. "Travels with Jotaro!" Collects Usagi Yojimbo (1996- 3rd Series) #61-68. Introduction by Peter Laird. Story and art by Stan Sakai. Throughout his journeys across feudal Japan, rabbit ronin Usagi has faced many dangers, crossed paths with some who have become his sworn enemies, and forged bonds of friendship stronger than any threat that might cross his path - but now he does it with young Jotaro at his side! This 18th volume of internationally acclaimed Usagi Yojimbo collects eight more issues of the multi-award winning ongoing series, and continues the adventures as "Uncle" Usagi struggles with keeping a secret from Jotaro that everyone else seems to know. Not only do their travels bring the perils of the Neko Ninja (in hot pursuit of Chizu, ex-leader of their clan and friend to Usagi), they also have a close encounter with a new and deadly organization - the Koroshi League of Assassins. The beautiful thief Kitsune is up to her old tricks, and Usagi relates a story from his youth about a goblin swordmaster. Finally, an evil artist targets Jotaro with a possessed ink set in the three-part "Sumi-E" story, which features the return of Sasuké the Demon Queller! Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

Dark Horse 1st Edition - Volume 19 - 1st printing. "Fathers and Sons!" Collects Usagi Yojimbo (1996- 3rd Series) #69-75. Introduction by Matt Wagner. Story and art by Stan Sakai. Master storyteller Stan Sakai opens this brand-new collection with a deadly ambush on the fugitive Lone Goat Assassin and his child, Gorogoro. Lone Goat is victorious, but wounded - and his son is too young to help. Unable to seek proper medical attention, Lone Goat collapses in an abandoned house. What he needs is a knowledgeable ronin, and soon! Elsewhere, Usagi is in a desperate search for his young companion, Jotaro, who has eluded murderous kidnappers. His is a panic that only rises out of fatherly love, though he has kept the secret of Jotaro's parentage from the boy throughout their travels together. If they are able to continue on to Kitanoji Temple, will the rabbit samurai confess before they part ways? Featuring appearances by readers' favorite characters - including the deadly Neko Ninja. Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

Dark Horse 1st Edition - Volume 20 - 1st printing. "Glimpses of Death!" Collects Usagi Yojimbo (1996- 3rd Series) #76-82. Story and art by Stan Sakai. Wandering ronin Usagi Yojimbo is alone once again, having emerged from his travels with young Jotaro. His brief respite from danger was not destined to last long, for adventure in feudal Japan waits for no one! In this volume of the internationally acclaimed series, master storyteller Stan Sakai treats readers to intriguing tales of Usagi on his own and catches up with a bevy of fan-favorite characters-'whodunit' maestro Inspector Ishida has another puzzling mystery to solve, bounty hunters Gen and Stray Dog are each on the tail of the possessed swordswoman Inazuma, bodyguard Tomoe has a new political rival in Lord Noriyuki's court, and Priest Sanshobo's temple is plagued by a vile demon! Throughout these stories we follow Usagi as he is roped into a covert smuggling operation, escorts a cantankerous old woman through dangerous territory, assists an inventor with a visionary flying machine, and once again encounters a vengeful young samurai. ? Featuring a rare short story starring Katsuichi and young Usagi which has never seen print in the Usagi comics series! Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

Dark Horse 1st Edition - Volume 20 - 2nd and later printings. "Glimpses of Death!" Collects Usagi Yojimbo (1996- 3rd Series) #76-82. Story and art by Stan Sakai. Wandering ronin Usagi Yojimbo is alone once again, having emerged from his travels with young Jotaro. His brief respite from danger was not destined to last long, for adventure in feudal Japan waits for no one! In this volume of the internationally acclaimed series, master storyteller Stan Sakai treats readers to intriguing tales of Usagi on his own and catches up with a bevy of fan-favorite characters-'whodunit' maestro Inspector Ishida has another puzzling mystery to solve, bounty hunters Gen and Stray Dog are each on the tail of the possessed swordswoman Inazuma, bodyguard Tomoe has a new political rival in Lord Noriyuki's court, and Priest Sanshobo's temple is plagued by a vile demon! Throughout these stories we follow Usagi as he is roped into a covert smuggling operation, escorts a cantankerous old woman through dangerous territory, assists an inventor with a visionary flying machine, and once again encounters a vengeful young samurai. ? Featuring a rare short story starring Katsuichi and young Usagi which has never seen print in the Usagi comics series! Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.