Usagi Yojimbo TPB (1987-2020 Dark Horse/Fantagraphics) 1st Edition comic books 2003

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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.