Download or read book Usagi Yojimbo Vol 2 6 written by Stan Sakai and published by Dark Horse Comics (Single Issues). This book was released on 2012-01-11 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stan Sakai's _Usagi Yojimbo_ vol. 2 is available online for the first time as part of Dark Horse's complete digital presentation of the rabbit _ronin_'s adventures! Sakai spins a lighthearted tale of the rabbit _ronin_, as Usagi's desire to travel uneventfully through a mountain pass is interrupted by both an annoying pack of tokag̩ lizards and the attention of a gang of bandits, in The Lizards' Tale.� And in part one of Battlefield,� a young Usagi has his first encounter with the horrors of war! Stan Sakai is the Akira Kurosawa of comic books. He is a man who is in full literary and artistic control of his medium.� William Stout

Download or read book Usagi Yojimbo Saga Volume 3 Second Edition written by Stan Sakai and published by Dark Horse Comics. This book was released on 2022-01-04 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stan Sakai’s epic series continues in the third volume of the definitive Usagi Yojimbo compilations featuring brand new original cover art by Stan Sakai! Usagi faces a terrifying new foe who wears a demon mask, the Eisner-winning “Grasscutter” storyline receives a sequel, pickpocket Kitsune’s history is revealed, fan-favorite character Sasuké the Demon Queller makes his debut, and a beloved ally long thought dead returns! Collects Usagi Yojimbo Volume Three #31–#52, along with stories from Dark Horse Presents and more!

Download or read book Usagi Yojimbo Origins Vol 2 Wanderer s Road written by Stan Sakai and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presenting the earliest adventures of rabbit ronin Miyamoto Usagi in all-new full-color editions for the first time giving new readers the perfect opportunity to explore the groundbreaking series, while offering long-time fans a new reading experience. Cover art by Peach Momoko! Usagi's cast of characters continues to expand with the first appearances of his longtime tokage (lizard) companion, Spot, and his greatest nemesis, the demented, seemingly unkillable wolf samurai, Jei! The bonds of family and the bounds of honor are tested as Usagi helps an elderly mother face the villain her son has become. When the blind swordspig Zato-Ino comes back for revenge, can Usagi still triumph after the playing field is leveled? All this, plus more adventures in anthropomorphic Edo Japan! Begining with these early issues find out why this series has won six Eisner Awards, two Harvey Awards, an American Library Association Award and has been called by Stan Lee, "One of the most original, innovative, well-executed comic books anywhere to be found." Wanderer's Road collects the stories "The Tower," "A Mother's Love," "The Return of the Blind Swordspig," "Blade of the Gods," "The Tea Cup," and "The Shogun's Gift" from Usagi Yojimbo Vol. One, issues #7-12, originally published in black and white by Fantagraphics from March to October 1988.

Download or read book Usagi Yojimbo Origins Vol 1 Samurai written by Stan Sakai and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presenting the complete saga of rabbit ronin Miyamoto Usagi from the very beginning, in new, definitive color editions! Before his journey as a wandering, masterless samurai (ronin) began, Usagi underwent intense training under a mountain hermit, Katsuichi-Sensei, taking his first steps down the path of the warrior. Eventually, that path leads him to the pivotal battle of Adachigahara, which serves as the impetus for the host of amazing tales to come. Collected in full color as never before, discover--or rediscover--the critical origin of Stan Sakai's most beloved character as he tells his story, setting the stage for the decades-long epic that follows. Collects IDW's Usagi Yojimbo Color Classics #1-7, which presents 1987's "Samurai" storyline in color for the first time. Also collects "Kappa," "A Quiet Meal," "Blind Swords-Pig," and "Lone Rabbit and Child!"

Download or read book Usagi Yojimbo Saga Volume 6 Second Edition written by Stan Sakai and published by Dark Horse Comics. This book was released on 2022-12-27 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most critically acclaimed and beloved adventure comics! This volume in the definitive Usagi Yojimbo Saga series includes the storylines “Bridge of Tears,” in which a new love tempts the rabbit ronin to abandon his wandering lifestyle; “The Darkness and the Soul,” revealing at last the origin of the demon Jei; and “Sparrows,” featuring Jei’s terrifying return, as well as Usagi’s travels with bounty hunter Gen. Includes the landmark Usagi Yojimbo #100, a celebratory “roast” issue by several of the best writers and artists in comics, including Frank Miller, Matt Wagner, Jeff Smith, Sergio Aragonés, along with a color cover gallery from the original series comics! Stan Sakai’s evocative artwork and gripping tales continue to enthrall readers of all ages. Collects the Usagi Yojimbo volumes Bridge of Tears, Return of the Black Soul, and Fox Hunt!

Download or read book Usagi Yojimbo Saga Volume 2 Second Edition written by Stan Sakai and published by Dark Horse Comics. This book was released on 2021-08-17 with total page 684 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The rabbit ronin's adventures hit an early peak in this second volume featuring brand new original cover art by Stan Sakai! This collection includes Usagi's first encounters with the Lord of Owls, Inspector Ishida, and more, and is highlighted by the Eisner Award-winning Grasscutter, a grand tale assembling nearly all the series' characters in a struggle over the grasscutting sword of Japanese legend, with the fate of the nation in the balance! Collects Usagi Yojimbo Volume 3 #7-#30 and Usagi Yojimbo: Green Persimmon!

Download or read book Usagi Yojimbo Book 5 written by Stan Sakai and published by Fantagraphics Books. This book was released on 1992-01-01 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fifth volume collects the epic-length "Blood Wings," in which Usagi battles a fearsome clan of ninja bats, while "Lone Goat and Kid" offers a cunning and affectionate parody of the famous "Lone Wolf and Cub" manga while doubling as one of Usagi's most dramatic and heartfelt adventures. "Frost and Fire" and "The Way of the Samurai" provide the psychological drama of this volume, which is rounded out by one of the most unique Usagi tales ever, "A Kite Story," which doubles as a fascinating look at the daily life and work of a 17th century Japanese kite maker, dramatically showcasing the thoroughness of Sakai's research and his skills as a storyteller.

Download or read book Usagi Yojimbo Book 6 written by Stan Sakai and published by Fantagraphics Books. This book was released on 1996-01-01 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Circles features the graphic-novel-length epic title story, in which Usagi returns to his native village only to find everything very different indeed. (The discovery that his mentor, whom he thought dead, is actually alive and kicking is only the first of the shocks that await him.) "Circles" is an epic adventure, a love story, and one of the most affecting Usagi stories ever. In addition to the 80-page "Circles," this volume includes "The Bridge," "The Duel," and the hard-to-find "The Tangled Skein" from Critters #38. 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.

Download or read book Usagi Yojimbo Volume 27 written by Stan Sakai and published by Dark Horse Comics. This book was released on 2016-04-13 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The rabbit ronin’s wanderings find him caught between competing gang lords fighting for control of A Town Called Hell. With the help of master swordsman Kato, Usagi takes on one gangster, while the other stirs up even more trouble! Now, with Kato on his trail, Usagi continues his travels, confronting a nukekubi—a flying cannibal head—aiding a disgraced samurai seeking redemption, and even crossing paths with the demon Jei! All the while, Kato awaits a rematch and a return to Hell! Collects Usagi Yojimbo #124–#131. * Introduction by Geof Darrow (Shaolin Cowboy, Hard Boiled)! * 2012 Eisner nominee for Best Continuing Series!

Download or read book Usagi Yojimbo Vol 2 8 written by Stan Sakai and published by Dark Horse Comics (Single Issues). This book was released on 2012-07-18 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stan Sakai's Usagi Yojimbo vol. 2 is available online for the first time as part of Dark Horse's complete digital presentation of the rabbit _ronin_'s adventures! The gambler from The Duel� returns, and this time his plan is to eliminate a shady business partner by betting _for_ Usagi in a fight to the death, in The Gambler, the Widow, and the Ronin.� Meanwhile, the widow of a samurai Usagi killed in a duel plots her own revenge! Also in this issue, Battlefield� concludes, as a young Usagi sneaks back onto the field of the dead. But will ghosts claim him before he can return what he stole? Just when you think you've seen it all, Stan comes up with some new twist on samurai themes or avenue of experience for Usagi, and we're on unfamiliar, fresh ground. The book is solid, well-crafted, imaginative storytelling. Classic storytelling.� James Robinson

Download or read book Usagi Yojimbo Volume 26 written by Stan Sakai and published by Dark Horse Comics. This book was released on 2016-04-13 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The rabbit ronin faces a horde of the undead when a harmless-looking but powerful charm brings a betrayed army back to life. With hundreds of zombies and an evil wizard to contend with, Usagi finds himself far out of his depth! Fortunately, he has the aid of fan-favorite character Sasuké the Demon Queller, most recently seen in the Yokai graphic novel. This volume also features several action-packed short stories, including the Eisner-nominated “Death of Lord Hikiji”! Collects Usagi Yojimbo #117–#123 and stories from Dark Horse Maverick 2001 and MySpace Dark Horse Presents #35.

Download or read book Graphic Novels written by Michael Pawuk and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2017-05-30 with total page 758 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering genres from adventure and fantasy to horror, science fiction, and superheroes, this guide maps the vast terrain of graphic novels, describing and organizing titles to help librarians balance their graphic novel collections and direct patrons to read-alikes. New subgenres, new authors, new artists, and new titles appear daily in the comic book and manga world, joining thousands of existing titles—some of which are very popular and well-known to the enthusiastic readers of books in this genre. How do you determine which graphic novels to purchase, and which to recommend to teen and adult readers? This updated guide is intended to help you start, update, or maintain a graphic novel collection and advise readers about the genre. Containing mostly new information as compared to the previous edition, the book covers iconic super-hero comics and other classic and contemporary crime fighter-based comics; action and adventure comics, including prehistoric, heroic, explorer, and Far East adventure as well as Western adventure; science fiction titles that encompass space opera/fantasy, aliens, post-apocalyptic themes, and comics with storylines revolving around computers, robots, and artificial intelligence. There are also chapters dedicated to fantasy titles; horror titles, such as comics about vampires, werewolves, monsters, ghosts, and the occult; crime and mystery titles regarding detectives, police officers, junior sleuths, and true crime; comics on contemporary life, covering romance, coming-of-age stories, sports, and social and political issues; humorous titles; and various nonfiction graphic novels.

Download or read book Usagi Yojimbo Gallery Edition Volume 1 Samurai and Other Stories written by Stan Sakai and published by Dark Horse Comics. This book was released on 2015 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This Gallery Edition reproduces Stan Sakai's artwork for Usagi Yojimbo in full color and at original size. This first volume comprises the first ten years of Sakai and Usagi's evolution, spanning from the earliest, unpublished Usagi story in the early eighties to the second Usagi Yojimbo series [in] the early nineties."--About this edition (CIP galley)

Download or read book Usagi Yojimbo Volume 20 written by Stan Sakai and published by Dark Horse Comics. This book was released on 2016-04-13 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!

Download or read book Usagi Yojimbo Volume 13 Grey Shadows written by Stan Sakai and published by Dark Horse Comics. This book was released on 2000-03-21 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fresh from winning the Best Serialized Story 1999 Eisner Award for Grasscutter, Stan Sakai returns with a new Usagi Yojimbo collection featuring six tales of the ronin rabbit's journeys and adventures in feudal Japan. "My Father's Swords" retells an encounter with a young samurai who follows in-and is followed by-the footsteps of his father's warrior heritage. In "The Demon Flute," a village is plagued by a music-playing supernatural killer. Usagi recounts a classic Japanese folk tale in "Momo-Usagi-Taro." Two Tokugawa-era whodunits play out in "The Hair Pin Murders" and Taméshigiri," a pair of Inspector Ishida mysteries. Usagi becomes entangled in a conspiracy to overthrow a lord's throne in "The Courtesan." Memory, mystery, and treachery intermingle to form Grey Shadows.

Download or read book Usagi Yojimbo Volume 9 Daisho written by Stan Sakai and published by Dark Horse Comics. This book was released on 1998-02-10 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published by Mirage, Stan Sakai's rabbit ronin continues his journey through a lawless land. Usagi meets a mysterious assassin disguised as a priest, encounters dishonest gamblers, and comes to the aid of the unfortunate. Introduction by James Robinson (Starman, Leave It to Chance).

Download or read book Usagi Yojimbo 35 Years of Covers written by Stan Sakai and published by Dark Horse Comics. This book was released on 2019-12-03 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Honoring the 35th anniversary of Stan Sakai's award-winning series Usagi Yojimbo, this deluxe art collection includes hundreds of full-page cover pieces illustrated by Stan Sakai! From clashing swords with Lord Hikiji to standing alongside the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Usagi's lively history is fully represented in this compendium of Stan's greatest covers.