Stan Sakai

Samuraijänis Usagi Yojimbon vaeltaessa halki shôgunin hallitseman Japanin on uusista tuttavuuksista joskus vaikea tietää, ovatko nämä ystäviä vai vihollisia. Moraalisten ja todellisten rajojen harmaudessa vaeltaa myös Usagin perivihollinen omia polkujaan, omien sääntöjensä opastamana. Jokaisella on omat käsityksensä kunniasta ja rajoista, mutta niiden hämärtyessä eivät parhaimmatkaan tarkoitusperät välttämättä pysty pelastamaan viattomia kärsimyksiltä.Taikausko ja yliluonnolliset kohtaamiset haalistavat entisestään elämän ja kuoleman välistä rajaseutua ja huomaamme, että ajan kuluessa kostonhimoisinkin kauna voi muuttaa muotoaan yllättävään suuntaan.Zum Teufelin viides ja tähän mennessä paksuin Usagi Yojimbo -kokoelma sisältää Dark Horsen julkaisemat kirjat 10 (The Brink of Life and Death) ja 11 (Seasons).

Osaka, 1984. The spirit of Miyamoto Usagi lives on--not in a ronin, but in a thief. Usagi Yojimbo enters a bold new era of high-stakes action and hidden history in the 20th Century But when a massive payoff lands him a deal he can't refuse, Kaitō is pulled into a deep web spun by forces who know unsettling secrets about his lineage. Now, Kaitō is not just a thief--he's a pawn. Forced into a deadly mission for a legendary spear, the stakes change from payout to prophecy. His skills and those of his crew are pushed past the breaking point as they fight to outwit the city authorities, outrun a terrifying fate, and accept a destiny that demands their success. A new comics series by creators Zack Rosenberg (T.S. Hullabaloo) and Jared Cullum (Kodi, Kodi 2). Collects Usagi Yojimbo: Kaito '84 #1-#5.

Murder and arson are plaguing the valley of ten thousand plums. The trees within the valley of ten thousand plums are beautiful to behold. But the umeboshi, or pickled plums, made in the local village are renowned for their strong medicinal properties, and a favorite of the Shogun. As a series of deadly events grip the valley with fear, the Shogun's samurai strongman is immediately suspicious when Usagi, Yukichi, and Gen are found wandering among the prized foliage...can their appearance be a mere coincidence? A new adventure starring Usagi Yojimbo by legendary creator Stan Sakai, with beautiful color work by HiFi Colour Design This collection also includes a new introduction from TMNT: The Last Ronin co-writer Tom Waltz, a full cover gallery featuring every comic-book issue variant cover, bonus story notes by Zack Davisson, and afterword text by Stan Sakai Collects Usagi Yojimbo: Ten Thousand Plums #1-#5.

Usagi Yojimbo returns to Dark Horse with this limited edition hardcover with dust jacket that also includes a tip-in sheet signed by Stan Sakai, and a ribbon book marker Following the events of "The Green Dragon," Usagi and Yukichi are still in the snowy mountaintops of Northern Japan. They are led to the hut of a strange woman hermit who allows them to spend the night. Meanwhile, the maniacal Jei and his familiar, Keiko, are on Usagi's trail, and they stumble upon a bandit lair and subdue the band of cutthroats and thieves. Stan Sakai brings his beloved rabbit ronin series back to Dark Horse--featuring full color by colorist team Hi-Fi Collects Usagi Yojimbo: Ice and Snow #1-#5.

The rabbit ronin's classic adventure in space--now in color and with a bonus issue-long story As the general of Lord Shirohoshi's space fleet, it's Usagi's responsibility to keep the lord and his heir safe. Now tasked with the education and protection of the lord's heir, Usagi must remain vigilant at all times to protect the heir from a murderous plot and an unexpected betrayal. Featuring Stan Sakai's emotive artwork and expert lettering, with colors by Emi Fujii. With a new introduction from Stan Sakai and collecting the Space Usagi: Yokai Hunter one-shot comic. This limited edition hardcover sports a dust jacket and exclusive tip-in sheet signed by Stan Sakai Collects Space Usagi: Death and Honor #1-#3 and Space Usagi: Yokai Hunter.

A collection of fan-favorite short stories from the world of Usagi Yojimbo--a perfect introduction and celebration of the rabbit hero Celebrating Usagi Yojimbo's 40th anniversary, this value-priced collection includes eight fan-favorite and Stan Sakai-picked short stories in color starring the beloved rabbit ronin Perfect for longtime fans and newcomers to the series, the Usagi Yojimbo: 40th Anniversary Reader collection includes the popular short story "Chanoyu" in color for the first time Featuring Stan Sakai's award-winning art and storytelling and expert hand lettering, with colors by Emi Fujii, Tom Luth, and Ronda Pattison. Collects "A Mother's Love," "Blade of the Gods," "The Way of the Samurai," "Chanoyu," "Cut the Plum," "The Artist," "Buntori," and "Adachi".

Usagi ja Gen liittolaisineen puolustavat maalaiskylää ylivoimaista vihollista vastaan Seitsemän samurain hengessä. Joutuessaan palkkamurhaajien tähtäimeen Usagi saa oppia miksi sana "Shi" merkitsee sekä neljää, että kuolemaa. Yhdessä nuoren Usagin kanssa tutustumme sensei Katsuichin opetuksiin elämästä, kuolemasta, velvollisuudesta ja rehellisyyden merkityksestä.Kirjan toinen päätarina kertoo Usagin miekkaparista. Se on katkeransuloinen tarina menetyksestä ja lunastuksesta ja samurain sielusta. Velvollisuus ja kunniantunto hallitsevat kaikkien elämää pieniä onnenhetkiä lukuun ottamatta, eikä pahuutta ole helppo kitkeä maailmasta.Zum Teufelin neljäs Usagi-kirja on tähänastisista tuhdein, ja jatkaa samuraijäniksen tarinoiden kokoamista kronologisessa järjestyksessä.