Most Popular Books by Stan Sakai

The conclusion of “The Crow” story arc features an all-out battle between the bounty hunters and the bandits! Though greatly outnumbered, Usagi and the bounty hunters are confident they can even the odds by taking the criminals by surprise. Their plans go awry, however, and the bandit chief, Jimmu, abandons his men to make his escape. One goes after him, but they’re surprised by an unexpected attack! Return of longtime Usagi fan-favorites Gen and Stray Dog! Series finale!

Finally making it out of the frozen mountains, Usagi and Yukichi come across a merchant being attacked by four brigands. They rescue the supposed merchant only to discover much later that he is really a criminal with a huge bounty on his head! Of course, wherever there is a huge reward you will find bounty hunters Gen and Stray Dog . . . and other unscrupulous trackers! • Return of longtime Usagi fan-favorites Gen and Stray Dog!

With the computer codes in the hands of the Kajitori, the clock is ticking for Usagi and team! Who will gain access to the Shirohoshi clan secrets first? This miniseries will be newly colored by longtime collaborator Emi Fujii! Each issue will also include a new eight-page short story by Julie Sakai and Stan Sakai, featuring Space Usagi’s Akemi character! • Features an original “Akemi” short story from Julie Sakai and Stan Sakai! • Series finale!

Gen and Stray Dog ask for Usagi's assistance with the bounty they're hunting when Usagi's cousin, Yukichi, is kidnapped! Yukichi will be released unharmed—only if our heroes abandon their search and leave the area. Usagi is shocked when his new enemies have something heartbreaking delivered to him to show how serious they are! • Usagi's latest story arc—in full color!

The bandit Jimmu and his band attack a merchant caravan, as observed by some bounty hunters who are unprepared for the size of Jimmu's army. The bounty hunters' leader has captured Yukichi and is holding him hostage until Usagi, Gen, and Stray Dog leave the area. Usagi is shocked when he learns the identity of the leader.

Usagi and Yukichi find themselves among a band of pilgrims in search of the miraculous goddess known as "The Mother." The skeptical ronin’s doubts recede as the desperate plight of their new friends unfolds, revealing the obstacles that stand between them and salvation. Can the goddess Kannon come to Tabo’s rescue? Discover the answers in this captivating and highly-personal two-part tale! • Five issue series.

As a general of the Shirohoshi Clan's space fleet, it's Usagi's responsibility to keep the lord and his family 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. The rabbit ronin's classic adventure in space—now in color!

This seventh volume includes “Traitors of the Earth,” in which Usagi faces the undead, “A Town Called Hell,” wherein Usagi is caught between two competing gang lords, “Those Who Tread on the Scorpion’s Tail,” which pits Usagi against the notorious Red Scorpions, and more! Collects Usagi Yojimbo Volume Three #117–#138 and the Free Comic Book Day 2009 story “One Dark and Stormy Night.” “One of the longest running series in comics, the quality of the narrative still remains undeniably high.”—Paste Magazine

Agent Bishop’s long-gestating hunt for mutants begins in earnest and no one is safe! The Mutanimals are the first targets, but the Turtles’ turn will come soon enough, and they’ll be hounded like never before. Alopex and Nobody are looking for a little rest and relaxation but get more than they ask for when they become the unwilling guests of a never-ending party thrown by the hedonistic Toad Baron! Plus, Karai has always embodied the Foot Clan. With the Clan under the control of Splinter, what path will she take during her travels in Japan? Danger and intrigue await her, Koya, and Bludgeon! Collects issues #67-72 of the ongoing TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES series, TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES UNIVERSE issues #9-15, and the TMNT/USAGI YOJIMBO crossover.

The second volume of Dave Stevens' Rocketeer blasts off with an all-new selection of great stories by some of the best in the biz! This issue starts off with a bang as Cliff finds himself in a dogfight, followed by a screening of everyone's favorite cartoon character, and ending on a high-note with a lovely and somewhat familiar story-plus a gorgeous pin-up by Arthur Adams! That's 25-count 'em, TWO FIVE-pages of topnotch comics!

The Rocketeer Adventures continued where Dave StevensÍ original masterpiece left off, creating for the first time new stories involving the ace stunt pilot Cliff Secord. This oversized deluxe edition collects all 24 stories by some of the most talented creators in comics.

Los creadores Mike Richardson (Star Wars: Imperio Carmesí) y Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo) retratan emotiva y vívidamente el mayor relato de venganzas de la historia, bajo la erudita dirección editorial de Kazuo Koike, famoso autor de Lobo Solitario y su cachorro. Esta épica misión de unos leales guerreros japoneses que buscan vengar a su señor falsamente acusado es el paradigma del código de honor del samurái, y 47 Ronin relata la extensa saga de deber y coacción con toda su majestuosa violencia. Tras un inicio en el que se narra el trágico incidente que selló la suerte del señor Asano, esta novela gráfica meticulosamente documentada y hermosamente ilustrada sigue a un dedicado grupo de vasallos de Asano en su decidido avance hacia la venganza más violenta. Esta recopilación de la aclamada serie limitada 47 Ronin incluye una galería de portadas, ilustraciones adicionales y numerosos extras del proceso entre bambalinas. Título original: 47 Ronin

Antes de que Miyamoto Usagi iniciase su peregrinaje del guerrero en Japón, otro espadachín errante partió a recorrer una senda de aventuras en la Europa del Medievo. El conejo aventurero y espadachín Nilson Groundthumper puede que tenga el cerebro de un lelo, pero tiene el corazón de un héroe, y cuando conoce al simplón e inocente Hermy, ambos no se detendrán hasta que encuentren una cruzada que puedan decir que es la suya.Más que un simple precursor del adorado Usagi Yojimbo de Stan Sakai, las crónicas de sus descerebrados medievales son tan divertidas, emocionantes y están tan hermosamente ilustradas como la saga del familiar conejo ronin. Esta recopilación a todo color incluye las hazañas completas de Nilson y Hermy en las que se enfrentan a ladrones, magos y monstruos y se pierden allá dónde van.Título original: The Adventures of Nilson Groundthumper

Continúan las aventuras regulares de la aclamada serie de Stan Sakai con nuevas historias a todo color. En "Tatami", Usagi regresa a su provincia natal tan solo para toparse con intrigas y traiciones. Está a punto de celebrarse una importante ceremonia del té, pero, ¿qué siniestro plan tiene Lord Hikiji para esa ceremonia y cómo está involucrado en ello el clan ninja Neko? Luego, en "Mon", aunque Lord Hikiji derrotó a Lord Mifune, señor de Usagi, hace mucho tiempo para lograr el control de la provincia Septentrional, Usagi aún luce el mon (emblema familiar) de su antiguo Lord. Pero aún hay personas que recuerdan las Grandes Guerras con amargura y amenazan con matar a cualquier samurái que siga siendo leal a Mifune. En "El regreso", Usagi sigue con su viaje a través de esta peligrosa región para presentar sus respetos en la tumba de su difunto señor, pero finalmente termina en el lugar que ha estado evitando... la aldea en la que creció. Agridulces recuerdos reaparecen con su antigua amada, hasta que la aldea se ve implicada en un complot para asesinar a un emisario del shogun. USAGI REGRESA A SU PROVINCIA NATAL A PRESENTAR SUS RESPETOS, PERO FANTASMAS DEL PASADO TIENEN OTROS PLANES. Con una introducción de la artista PEACH MOMOKO. Recopila los números 8 a 14.

Una perdurable obra maestra de samuráis antropomórficos. La parte final del siglo XVI en Japón se considera la era de las guerras civiles, pues los señores feudales lucharon entre ellos por las tierras y el poder. Durante la batalla de Adachigahara, el samurái Miyamoto Usagi perdió a su señor, Lord Mifune, ante los ejércitos de Lord Hikiji. Sin clan, Usagi lleva ahora a cabo el peregrinaje del guerrero, en busca de la armonía. Tras encantar a los lectores durante décadas, Usagi Yojimbo, de Stan Sakai, continúa revelando nuevas esencias. Este quinto tomo recopilatorio explora la amistad más importante del conejo ronin, ya que Usagi se encuentra pasando una temporada en la provincia Geishu en compañía de la vasalla más importante del clan, Tomoe Ame. Entre sesiones de combate de entrenamiento, ambos nos revelan la historia de Tomoe en el clan Geishu en "La historia de Tomoe", terminan siendo prisioneros de una esclavista chiflada en "La Madre de las Montañas" y realizan la ceremonia del té en el conmovedor relato "Chanoyu". En otros momentos, Usagi comparte nuevas aventuras con muchos de sus recurrentes amigos, se enfrenta a peligros tanto sobrenaturales como a los creados por el hombre y es testigo de la emocionante conclusión de una antigua venganza. Este tomo recopila los cómics Usagi Yojimbo Volume Three núms . 76 a 94, historias de los Usagi Yojimbo Color Specials y mucho más. La saga de Usagi Yojimbo es la recopilación definitiva de una de las mayores epopeyas del cómic. Editorial original: Dark Horse. ""El trazo de Stan.... ha pasado a ser deliciosamente lírico, con maravillosos elementos incluso en las líneas más sencillas"". - PETER LAIRD ""El Japón del siglo XVI nunca ha sido tan entretenido como en los relatos de Miyamoto Usagi, el conejo ronin de Stan Sakai. Sakai es tan hábil ilustrando cómo se hacen las espadas samurái como lo es mostrándolas en pleno uso"".- NPR

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 Tameshigiri," 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.

Una galardonada y magistral adaptación a cómic de la leyenda samurái En este apasionante volumen, el conejo ronin forma equipo con... y se enfrenta a... una multitud de inesperados personajes. Primero, los bandidos saquean un pueblo amenazado por inundaciones... pero sus razones para el expolio sorprenderán incluso al más inalterable. Luego, Usagi debe trabajar junto a su enemigo natural... un kappa... para expulsar a un violento renegado de la misma especie. Más adelante, una ninja Komori debe saldar sus deudas cuando Usagi y ella terminan en bandos enfrentados de un acuerdo comercial que se va al garete. También regresa el inspector Ishida para investigar una horrenda pintura conocida únicamente como el Mural Infernal, y recluta a Usagi para que le ayude a resolver sus misterios. Finalmente, Usagi se embarca en un peligroso viaje para cruzar las montañas que tiene un final inesperado. Editor original: Dark Horse.

Presenting the complete saga of rabbit ronin Miyamoto Usagi from the very beginning in new, definitive color editions! This volume focuses on a series of important short stories from the early days of Usagi’s adventures, including “Frost and Fire,” “A Kite Story,” “Blood Wings,” “The Way of the Samurai,” and “Lone Goat and Kid”! Beginning with these early issues, find out why the series has won ten 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." Usagi Yojimbo Origins, Vol. 4: Lone Goat and Kid collects all-new color editions of issues #19–24 of Usagi Yojimbo, Vol. 1, originally published in black-and-white by Fantagraphics from December 1989 to September 1990.

"This volume collects issues 132-138 of the Dark Horse comic book series Usagi Yojimbo volume three"--Tp verso.

Follows the adventures of a masterless rabbit samurai, Miyamoto Usagi, in Japan at the turn of the seventeenth century, as he stands up for justice and truth in a time of social and political unrest.

Follows the adventures of a masterless rabbit samurai, Miyamoto Usagi, in Japan at the turn of the seventeenth century, as he stands up for justice and truth in a time of social and political unrest.