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The assassin Shizukiri is known throughout the land as a ruthless, unbeatable killer-a reputation that is about to be tested by his next target, Usagi Yojimbo! Having secretly hunted the rabbit ronin for some time, Shizukiri catches his prey off-guard with the last thing Usagi would expect and the worst thing he could imagine-a hostage! Sweet, innocent, devoted Mayumi has fallen into the clutches of one of Usagi's deadliest opponents. Usagi has given his word of honor to protect her, but he cannot save her and his own life. A dark deed, a harrowing battle, and a fateful choice all add up to one of the most heartbreaking challenges our long-eared hero has ever faced, this month in Usagi Yojimbo! Penny Arcade? © 2007 Penny Arcade, Inc. Usagi Yojimbo? & © 2007 Stan Sakai. Cover price $2.99.

Issue #103

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #103

Published May 2007 by Dark Horse.

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Jei-the most popular villain in the history of Usagi Yojimbo-makes a terrifying return in the first part of a thrilling new story! Known far and wide for his compassion and his abilities as a healer, Priest Jizonobu answers the call of a local lord who is in grave need. The lord's daughter is frighteningly ill, and he hopes the priest can save her. However, as the girl slips deeper into a coma, it appears as if the task is beyond even Jizonobu's skill. That is, until the lord makes a deadly threat, forcing the priest to pursue other paths to curing the girl-paths that will lead this pious healer down into darkness. Desperate men, fateful compromises, and one horrifying villain-this month in Usagi Yojimbo! Cover price $2.99.

Issue #104

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #104

Published Jul 2007 by Dark Horse.

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STAN SAKAI (W/A) On sale July 25 b&w, 24 pages $2.99 Time is running out for Lord Goyo's sick daughter and so is the patience of her father! Entrusting the fate of his offspring to the renowned healer Priest Jizonobu, Lord Goyo's faith has soured as his child's mysterious malady has progressed from bad to worse. To be fair, the Lord has offered the Priest one final incentive-heal the girl, or see his temple destroyed and all within it killed! As the Lord's daughter slips closer to death, there is little Jizonobu can do. Desperate for a cure, the Priest seeks out the hermit Ibaraki and the malefic gods to which he prays. Perhaps the girl's deliverance lies hidden within the shadows of the hermit's dark ways. Yet surely Jizonobu must know that for every good deed there must be a payment! ? Also this issue, a full-color back cover pinup by David Petersen, creator of the critically acclaimed series Mouse Guard! Cover price $2.99.

Issue #105

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #105

Published Aug 2007 by Dark Horse.

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Rabbit ronin Usagi investigates a killing, only to uncover more questions and some surprising revelations. At the same time, Priest Sanshobo, still reeling from a tragedy at his temple, learns that years earlier there was a massacre at another temple that bears startling similarities. Elsewhere, Boss Bakuchi is losing face because his son's murderer has not yet been killed, so he doubles the reward on Inazuma. Little does he know his quarry is now possessed by a horrible demon-Jei, the Black Soul! Yet bounty hunters Gen and Stray Dog have intimations of this terrifying truth when the increased reward leads to more bounty hunters, more competition, and a lot more bodies! Cover price $2.99.

Issue #106

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #106

Published Sep 2007 by Dark Horse.

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Boss Bakuchi, eager to avenge the death of his son, has placed an extraordinarily large reward on the head of Inazuma. By doing so, he has signed the death warrant for more than a few greedy bounty hunters, as Inazuma is actually possessed by the terrible demon Jei, The Black Soul! Wounded and relentlessly pursued, Inazuma has retreated to a peasant's hut. It is there that Gen and Stray Dog encounter the mysterious samurai, along with a band of competing bounty hunters. Desperate to win their reward, and none too interested in sharing it, Gen and Stray Dog soon find themselves at the heart of a heated battle. Rarely impressed by the skills of other warriors, the two bounty hunters are nothing short of awestruck upon witnessing Inazuma's skills. Then, just as this deadly brawl is about to escalate out of control, the rabbit ronin Usagi arrives! Cover price $2.99.

Issue #107

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #107

Published Nov 2007 by Dark Horse.

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Plagued by dark visions of the demon Jei, Priest Senzo creates an uproar in the temple when his terrifying dreams intensify. Elsewhere, the hunt for Inazuma, killer of Boss Bakuchi's son, reaches a tipping point. A group of bounty hunters have cornered her in a peasant's hut, but they aren't the only hunters on Inazuma's trail. Together with Gen and Stray Dog, Usagi finds his way to the hut-yet what the three discover upon arrival defies description! 'Sakai is among the industry's best storytellers in terms of visuals, character, and plot. His pacing is superb, his uncluttered, direct art emphasizes the inner struggles of the characters, and no one does a better medieval Japanese battle scene.' -Comics Buyer's Guide Cover price $2.99.

Issue #108

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #108

Published Dec 2007 by Dark Horse.

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By placing a hefty reward on the killer of his son, Boss Bakuchi had hoped to find vengeance and prove his might. Little did he know the swordswoman Inazuma is now possessed by Jei the Black Soul, and the bounty hunters on her trail face otherworldly peril! With each passing hour, these bounty hunters, including Gen and Stray Dog, get closer to Inazuma. But they are not the only ones in pursuit of her. As the rabbit ronin Usagi approaches, he must make a fateful choice: Inazuma once saved him, so Usagi owes her a debt of honor. Yet is that debt still owed now that she is possessed by a homicidal demon? Cover price $2.99.

Issue #109

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #109

Published Jan 2008 by Dark Horse.

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STAN SAKAI (W/A) On sale Jan 30 The gripping 'Sparrows' saga comes to its surprising conclusion as Usagi, Gen, Stray Dog, and Sanshobo find themselves trapped in a small temple surrounded by bounty hunters! These hunters are after one thing-Boss Bakuchi's reward for his son's killer: Inazuma. Yet Usagi and his companions cannot turn the swordswoman over to the mob while she is still possessed by Jei the Black Soul. Sanshobo must exorcise the demon, but where will it go when it leaves Inazuma? And what does the mysterious samurai Isamu have to do with all this? Find out Isamu's true identity and the fate of Inazuma, this month in Usagi Yojimbo! 2007 Harvey Award winner! Cover price $2.99.

Issue #110

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #110

Published Mar 2008 by Dark Horse.

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STAN SAKAI (W/A) Rabbit ronin Usagi and the bounty hunter Gen face a dilemma of unexpected dimensions when a shortcut through a forest turns into a dangerous guessing game! There are some mysteries in the wild that are best left undisturbed, as Gen and Usagi discover while traveling through an area reputed to be the home of a trickster fox. Momentarily separated, when the two meet up again, Gen has the unsettling suspicion that what appears to be Usagi may be someone-or something-else entirely. As Usagi begins to behave more strangely, how will Gen decide if that is really his friend by his side? 'Usagi is a comic book series done right, and everyone should be reading this.' -silverbulletcomicbooks.com b&w, 24 pages Cover price $2.99.

Issue #111

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #111

Published Apr 2008 by Dark Horse.

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Stan Sakai (W/A) Rabbit ronin Usagi and the bounty hunter Gen rescue a young girl without realizing it, only to find themselves the target of her captors, in this first part of a new story! Traveling through the countryside together, Usagi and Gen cross paths with another intriguing wanderer: a female gambler nicknamed 'The Whip,' who journeys across the land with a unique and mysterious mission. When The Whip meets a young girl at a gambling den who was sold into slavery by her destitute father, she determines to set the girl free. Unable to buy the girl from her owner, The Whip kidnaps her. The next morning, Usagi and Gen awake to a surprise-the girl has been left in their care, and they're surrounded by irate gamblers thirsty for blood! ? 'Usagi is a comic book series done right, and everyone should be reading this.' -silverbulletcomicbooks.com b&w, 24 pages Cover price $2.99.

Issue #112

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #112

Published May 2008 by Dark Horse.

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Stan Sakai (W/A) Surrounded by a group of angry gamblers intent on capturing a young girl protected by Usagi and Gen, the rabbit ronin and his bounty-hunting friend are running out of options in this conclusion to 'The Whip'! The female gambler known as 'The Whip' has kidnapped a child from the local gang leader and given her to Usagi and Gen for safekeeping. Now, the gang has caught up with them. Trapped inside an inn, Usagi and Gen must create a diversion for The Whip and the girl to escape. However, escape is the last thing on The Whip's mind. b&w, 24 pages Cover price $2.99.

Issue #113

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #113

Published Jul 2008 by Dark Horse.

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Stan Sakai (W/A) The rabbit ronin Usagi and his bounty-hunting friend Gen pursue a dangerous criminal only to find themselves at odds with their sometimes-ally Stray Dog! After missing out on the reward for the rogue swordswoman Inazuma, Gen coerces the reluctant Usagi to join him in pursuit of another outlaw. Little do they know that Stray Dog is after the same bounty and determined to get it. One person knows where the outlaw is, and he's willing to tell, but for a price! Aware he has landed himself in a profitable situation, this scheming individual plays Gen and Stray Dog off each other-leaving Usagi caught in the middle! ? 'Stan Sakai and Sergio Aragonés are national treasures.' -Heidi MacDonald, The Beat b&w, 24 pages Cover price $2.99.

Issue #114

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #114

Published Oct 2008 by Dark Horse.

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Stan Sakai (W/A) Pursued by an unlikely individual, the rabbit ronin Usagi goes on a hunt for the truth, only to discover something more shocking than he ever imagined! People tend to ignore the homeless and destitute, but not Usagi-especially when he discovers the same beggar in every town to which he travels! Curious, Usagi begins a search to uncover the mendicant's identity. Little does he know, the Neko Ninja Clan is after the beggar as well. Indeed, there is more to this figure than meets the eye, but no one would guess that the mystery leads all the way to the Shogun! b&w, 24 pages Cover price $2.99.

Issue #115

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #115

Published Oct 2008 by Dark Horse.

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Stan Sakai (W/A) When Lord Tadakazu died without leaving an heir, the Shogun himself took responsibility for dividing the lord's holdings. Mysteriously, an entire fortress was given to Lord Otomo, a rival of Tadakazu, with the provision that he personally take possession of the structure. When Usagi discovers that the Neko ninja plan to attack Lord Otomo, the rabbit ronin believes this strange gift may be part of a plot to assassinate the lord. Yet no ninja assault can compare to the surprise that awaits Otomo within the walls of his old enemy's fortress. b&w, 24 pages Cover price $2.99.

Issue #116

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #116

Published Dec 2008 by Dark Horse.

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Stan Sakai (W/A) The outlaw Taniguchi is the bounty of the day, and hunters Gen and Stray Dog once again find themselves joining forces to better their chances of catching their common prey. Agreeing that the first to capture Taniguchi should receive the lion's share of the reward, the two part ways in an attempt to cover as much territory as possible. Yet when Gen is the first to find the outlaw, he discovers that-much to his dismay-Taniguchi is essentially a decent guy, undeserving of death! What will this money-loving, sentimental cutthroat do? b&w, 24 pages Cover price $2.99.

Issue #117

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #117

Published Jan 2009 by Dark Horse.

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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.

Issue #118

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #118

Published Feb 2009 by Dark Horse.

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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.

Issue #119

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #119

Published Mar 2009 by Dark Horse.

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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.

Issue #120

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #120

Published May 2009 by Dark Horse.

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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.

Issue #121

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #121

Published Jun 2009 by Dark Horse.

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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.

Issue #122

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #122

Published Aug 2009 by Dark Horse.

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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.

Issue #123A

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #123A

Published Sep 2009 by Dark Horse.

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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.

Issue #123B

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #123B

Published Sep 2009 by Dark Horse.

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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.

Issue #124

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #124

Published Nov 2009 by Dark Horse.

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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.

Issue #125

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #125

Published Dec 2009 by Dark Horse.

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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.

Issue #126

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #126

Published Feb 2010 by Dark Horse.

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Story and Art by Stan Sakai. The rabbit ronin faces a terrifying creature from Japanese mythology in this creepy, self-contained story! Nukekubi are supernatural monsters that take the form of normal humans during the day, but at night can detach their heads to attack their unsuspecting prey. Invited to take refuge in an isolated mountain hut, Usagi doesn't notice anything suspicious about the house until he is awakened late at night by strange noises and a feeling of danger. Immediately, he sees the screaming head of his host-with sharpened cannibal teeth-flying down from the rafters! A self-contained tale of supernatural horror! Cover price $3.50.

Issue #127

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #127

Published Mar 2010 by Dark Horse.

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Story and Art by Stan Sakai. The rabbit ronin joins a disgraced samurai on a tragic mission in this brand-new standalone tale! Since the kidnapping of Lord Masaki's son, clan retainer Inuyoshi has a tarnished reputation. The ransom was paid and the victim returned, but it was Inuyoshi's responsibility to protect Lord Masaki's son. Ordered to commit seppuku-ritualized suicide-to atone for his negligence, Inuyoshi has vowed to first recover the ransom, the Sword of Narukami. Usagi chooses to help Inuyoshi on his mission, but develops reservations, as success will mean death for Inuyoshi! Cover price $3.50.

Issue #128

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #128

Published Apr 2010 by Dark Horse.

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Tera Tera Bozu: Part 1 - Story and Art by Stan Sakai. The rabbit ronin's warrior pilgrimage brings him to a new town, with new friends and new threats, in this standalone tale! Having returned to the road, a rainstorm sends Usagi in search of shelter. Finding a town, Usagi meets Taro, a young maker of tera tera bozu-dolls that children construct to ensure good weather. Little Taro hangs one up on the eaves so that he and his new long-eared friend can play in the morning. The next day may turn out to be fine, but the night could be a killer. Cover price $3.50.

Issue #129

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #129

Published Jun 2010 by Dark Horse.

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USAGI YOJIMBO #129 Stan Sakai (W/A) On sale June 30 b&w, 24 pages $3.50 Ongoing Kato, the master swordsman from 'A Town Called Hell!' returns! Cheated out of the two hundred gold coins he was promised for staying out of a gang war, Kato has been hunting for Usagi for weeks, believing the 'treacherous, long-eared ronin' to have stolen the money from him. However, a gang of cutthroats is after Kato, thinking he already has the fortune. All three meet high in the mountains at Blood Tree Pass. Cover price $3.50.

Issue #130

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #130

Published Jul 2010 by Dark Horse.

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USAGI YOJIMBO #130 Stan Sakai (W/A) On sale July 28 b&w, 24 pages $3.50 Ongoing In the aftermath of a bloody gang war, the rabbit ronin and a new ally return to the town called Hell with a score to settle! Usagi and the swordsman Kato have come back to confront Boss Higa, the scheming gang leader who cheated Kato out of his fee and put the blame on Usagi. However, in the weeks since they left town, Higa has fortified his stronghold and amassed an army of mercenary samurai. To pay for it, he has ruthlessly oppressed the townspeople and taken everything they own. Now Usagi and Kato have even more reason to eliminate the tyrant! Cover price $3.50.

Issue #131

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #131

Published Aug 2010 by Dark Horse.

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Stan Sakai (W/A) In the aftermath of a brutal gang war, the rabbit ronin and the mercenary swordsman Kato were both lied to about payment by Boss Higa, the ruthless gangster who controls the town called Hell! But on their recent return to town for revenge, they discovered that Higa has built a new gang, and holds the town even more tightly in his grip. Now Usagi and Kato must face a town full of mercenaries and the possibility of a second gang war! 24 pgs B&W Cover price $3.50.

Issue #132

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #132

Published Oct 2010 by Dark Horse.

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Stan Sakai (W/A) These issues form both halves of 'Taiko,' a special double-issue story line. A group of drought-stricken farmers commission an enormous taiko drum to show their devotion to the gods, and pray for rain. But the bloodthirsty Red Scorpion Gang threatens to destroy the drum unless the farmers pay up, so the farmers must turn to rabbit ronin Usagi to protect the drum, lest they face starvation from drought! When the Red Scorpion Gang burns down the farmers' temple and the drum is in jeopardy, Usagi must figure out how to rescue it and fight the Red Scorpions at the same time, or all is lost! o Special double-issue story line makes a great introduction to Usagi Yojimbo for new readers! o Issue #123 of this Eisner Award-winning series was nominated for the 2010 Eisner for Best Single Issue! Cover price $3.50.

Issue #133

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #133

Published Nov 2010 by Dark Horse.

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Stan Sakai (W/A) These issues form both halves of 'Taiko,' a special double-issue story line. A group of drought-stricken farmers commission an enormous taiko drum to show their devotion to the gods, and pray for rain. But the bloodthirsty Red Scorpion Gang threatens to destroy the drum unless the farmers pay up, so the farmers must turn to rabbit ronin Usagi to protect the drum, lest they face starvation from drought! When the Red Scorpion Gang burns down the farmers' temple and the drum is in jeopardy, Usagi must figure out how to rescue it and fight the Red Scorpions at the same time, or all is lost! o Special double-issue story line makes a great introduction to Usagi Yojimbo for new readers! o Issue #123 of this Eisner Award-winning series was nominated for the 2010 Eisner for Best Single Issue! Cover price $3.50.

Issue #134

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #134

Published Dec 2010 by Dark Horse.

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Stan Sakai (W/A) The rabbit ronin Usagi gets caught in the middle of the latest scam from the master thief Kitsune in a tale of double-and triple-crosses! Kitsune's got a good con going: she's been making a mint selling oil and falsely claiming it comes from the toads of Mt. Tsukuba, which are said to have extraordinary healing powers. But too much of a good con can be a bad thing, and before long Kitsune's partners want a bigger cut of the profits, or else! When Usagi tries to intervene, he's plunged into a web of lies even his best intentions won't be able to unravel! o Usagi Yojimbo was included in Paste magazine's Best Graphic Novels of the Decade! o The done-in-one standalone story is a great jumping on issue for new readers! 'It's no wonder Usagi Yojimbo has a fan base that stretches from children to adults. It is highly recommended for anyone who likes comics, fun and craziness.' -Broken Frontier Cover price $3.50.

Issue #135

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #135

Published Feb 2011 by Dark Horse.

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The rabbit ronin Usagi and the mysterious Lord of Owls cross paths once again! It has been more than a hundred issues since the mysterious samurai known as the Lord of Owls made his ominous prediction: that the next time he met Usagi, one would surely kill the other! Now, as Usagi is traveling through a mountain pass plagued with bandits, the two samurai meet once again! What will come of the grim prophecy of the Lord of Owls? o Usagi Yojimbo was included in Paste magazine's Best Graphic Novels of the Decade! 'Sakai instills all of his various animal characters with a richness and believability that you can't deny, much less help reading and enjoying.' -Robert Murray, Comics Bulletin Usagi Yojimbo © 2010 Stan Sakai. Cover price $3.50.

Issue #136A

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #136A

Published Mar 2011 by Dark Horse.

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Cover A by Stan Sakai. Stan Sakai (W/A) The honorable rabbit ronin Usagi is accused of being a member of the Red Scorpion Gang--the same greedy, bloodthirsty miscreants that have been terrorizing the countryside! To celebrate Dark Horse's twenty-fifth anniversary, Stan Sakai created an outstanding variant cover for this issue. There's a reason Usagi Yojimbo is one of Dark Horse's longest running and most critically acclaimed titles: Stan's swashbuckling stories of heroism and honor never fail to charm and entertain readers of all ages! o Don't miss the beginning of this three-part story line! o One of twelve twenty-fifth anniversary covers. Collect them all! Cover price $3.50.

Issue #136B

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #136B

Published Mar 2011 by Dark Horse.

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Stan Sakai Authenticated Autograph Sketch on Cover. Retailer Incentive Edition
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Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Cover by Stan Sakai. The next chapter in this exciting tale of the Red Scorpion Gang! When the bunny bodyguard Usagi discovers the body of a magistrate's kidnapped son, a bloody showdown with the Red Scorpions ensues. How will the lone samurai-a noble follower of bushido-fare against this gang of unscrupulous crooks? Cover price $3.50.

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Issue #137

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #137

Published Apr 2011 by Dark Horse.

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The next chapter in this exciting tale of the Red Scorpion Gang! When the bunny bodyguard Usagi discovers the body of a magistrate's kidnapped son, a bloody showdown with the Red Scorpions ensues. How will the lone samurai-a noble follower of bushido-fare against this gang of unscrupulous crooks? Cover price $3.50.

Issue #138

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #138

Published Jun 2011 by Dark Horse.

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Stan Sakai (W/A) The Red Scorpion gang has terrorized the countryside for months, and its members have been the culprits behind many of Usagi's recent adventures. In this issue, Usagi finally faces the Red Scorpion himself! But defeating both the Scorpion and the mercenaries at his side may be too much even for the rabbit ronin-unless he has some help. Cover price $3.50.

Issue #139

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #139

Published Jul 2011 by Dark Horse.

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Stan Sakai (W/A) Inspector Ishida makes his long-awaited return in this classic-style whodunit! Ishida and the rabbit ronin are escorting a killer to trial when a storm forces them to take refuge at a roadside inn. The inn's other guests include a court noble and his entourage, a paper merchant and his daughter, and a quiet samurai, all driven there by the rains. When one of them is murdered during the night, it's up to Inspector Ishida and Usagi to solve the mystery. Cover price $3.50.

Issue #140

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #140

Published Aug 2011 by Dark Horse.

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Stan Sakai (W/A) The rabbit ronin and fan-favorite guest star Inspector Ishida now have two murders to solve in the conclusion to this thrilling mystery! The storm is still raging outside, but the danger is within the roadside inn where Usagi and Ishida have taken shelter. The mystery deepens when the prime suspect in the original murder is found dead. Many of the guests had the opportunity to do the killings, but none have a motive-or do they? Cover price $3.50.

Issue #141

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #141

Published Oct 2011 by Dark Horse.

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Stan Sakai (W/A) Dark Horse's Usagi Yojimbo #141 marks the two hundredth overall issue of master storyteller Stan Sakai's beloved series, and the rabbit ronin celebrates with a special story, '200 Buddhas'! With a ruthless gang terrorizing his small town, a humble stonecutter receives a vision and sets out to carve two hundred stone figures. Just as he has finished the 199th, a long-eared stranger comes to his door seeking shelter from the rain! Cover price $3.50.

Issue #142

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #142

Published Nov 2011 by Dark Horse.

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Stan Sakai (W/A) The rabbit ronin becomes an unsuspecting participant as two lords engage in a dangerous, high-stakes gamble. With a state visit from Lord Hikiji nearing, the lords engage in a game of death and honor in which the whole countryside is the playing field. What a time for Usagi to be in the area . . . o A tale involving Lord Hikiji, the murderer of Usagi's master! 'Humbly presented but a paragon of its art.' -Booklist Cover price $3.50.

Issue #143

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #143

Published Jan 2012 by Dark Horse.

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Stan Sakai (W/A) The rabbit ronin learns just how deadly the soy sauce business can be in this new, two-part tale! After stopping a group of vandals from setting fire to a soy sauce brewery, Usagi offers his services to Miyagi, the owner. However, a rival brewer is determined to put Miyagi out of business, and now Usagi finds himself up against a gang of hired thugs! Cover price $3.50.

Issue #144

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #144

Published Feb 2012 by Dark Horse.

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The rabbit ronin becomes further entangled in a rivalry between soy-sauce merchants when they declare all-out war on each other! Double-dealings and mayhem escalate to a deadly magnitude as Usagi's foray into the treacherous worlds of soy sauce and espionage concludes!""(W/A/CA) Stan Sakai Cover price $3.50.

Issue #145

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #145

Tags: Martial Arts

Published May 2015 by Dark Horse.

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Story, Art and Cover by Stan Sakai. Stan Sakai triumphantly returns to his signature creation, just in time for Usagi to find himself caught up in a fight between his thief friend Kitsune and a ninja intent on getting the mysterious scroll Kitsune has stolen, at any cost! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

Issue #146

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #146

Published Jun 2015 by Dark Horse.

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Story, Art and Cover by Stan Sakai. Everyone seems to want Kitsune dead tonight as the secret of merchant Inouye's stolen scroll is revealed! And Usagi's allies and enemies change by the minute when he learns of an old enemy's role in the intrigue! 24 pages, B&W Cover price $3.50.

Issue #147

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #147

Published Jul 2015 by Dark Horse.

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Story, Art and Cover by Stan Sakai. The shadow lord Hikiji's latest conspiracy pits the rabbit ronin's friends against one another, as 'The Thief and the Kunoichi' concludes! One of them may die tonight, unless Usagi, Chizu, and Kitsune can stop a secret treaty! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

Issue #148

Usagi Yojimbo (1996 3rd Series Dark Horse) #148

Published Sep 2015 by Dark Horse.