Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) comic books 2009
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Issue #117
Published Jan 2009 by Dark Horse.$8.00
Stan Sakai (W/A) The rabbit ronin Usagi wanders into a new three-part adventure that begins with the unleashing of a never-before-seen threat! Three hundred years ago, Lord Hayashi quashed an uprising incited by Lord Nobu, slaughtering all traitors and leaving their bodies unburied as punishment at the Battle of the Gray Overlook. Now, something has happened and Sasuke the Demon Queller has been called upon to face a new evil. A delicate balance exists between the powers of light and darkness, and when the thief Kitsune picks the purse of a samurai to find a small, nondescript jewel, she threatens to upset this balance forever! b&w, 24 pages Cover price $3.50.
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Issue #118
Published Feb 2009 by Dark Horse.$8.00
$8.00
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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Issue #119
Published Mar 2009 by Dark Horse.$8.00
$8.00
Stan Sakai (W/A) Over the years of his warrior pilgrimage, Usagi has faced all manner of bandits, assassins, conspirators, ninja, and monsters, but now he finds himself up against a new threat: zombies! As Usagi and Sasuke battle to release Kitsune from the enchantment of the wizard Hatakeyama, the power of the netsuke amulet takes effect, and dead warriors from a battle three hundred years past return to life. With the proper incantations they can be controlled; otherwise they are drawn blindly to the amulet and will kill whoever has possession of it-in this case, Usagi! This issue features a special wraparound cover! b&w, 24 pages Cover price $3.50.
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Issue #120
Published May 2009 by Dark Horse.$8.00
$8.00
Story and Art by Stan Sakai. There's no calm after the storm for the rabbit ronin as Usagi grapples with the fallout from 'Traitors of the Earth' and uncovers a new mystery. While Kitsune recovers from her encounter with the wizard Hatakeyama, her protégée, Kiyoko, works to keep money coming in, using the performance and pickpocket lessons Kitsune has taught her. Hiding from the police in an abandoned temple, Kiyoko overhears a plot to murder a rich merchant. She tries to get Usagi involved, but there's not much he can do when the merchant doesn't want help, and it's still not clear who wants the merchant dead, anyway.24 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.
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Issue #121
Published Jun 2009 by Dark Horse.$8.00
$6.49
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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Issue #122
Published Aug 2009 by Dark Horse.$8.00
$8.00
Story and Art by Stan Sakai. A new standalone tale of the rabbit ronin! Badly injured from battle, Usagi seeks refuge in a peasant hovel, where a kind family takes him in. However, they become less charitable when they learn that a local gang is looking high and low for the ronin who killed their leader. The family must decide whether to send him away, or continue hiding him and become a target of the brigands. With little choice and much to lose, they may have to abandon the weakened Usagi to the wrath of the cutthroats. This standalone story is an excellent jumping-on point for new readers! 2009 Eisner nominee-Best Continuing Series Cover price $3.50.
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Issue #123A
Published Sep 2009 by Dark Horse.This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
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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Issue #123B
Published Sep 2009 by Dark Horse.This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
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 $5.00.
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Issue #124
Published Nov 2009 by Dark Horse.$6.49
$6.00
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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Issue #125
Published Dec 2009 by Dark Horse.$8.00
$6.00
A Town Called Hell: Part 2 of 2. Story and art by Stan Sakai. The gang war between Boss Higa and Boss Komo hits a fever pitch as the rabit ronin concludes his visit to 'A Town Called Hell'! Kato is a master swordsman, and one of the deadliest killers Usagi has ever encountered. Fortunately, Kato works for the highest bidder, and Usagi has persuaded him to stay out of the fight, for a price. After Komo's gang is crushed, Kato goes to Boss Higa for payment, only to find that Usagi has apparently taken all the money and disappeared. Now the determined killer is after that long-eared thief! Cover price $3.50.
