Revered creator and cartoonist Stan Sakai has captivated fans since 1984 with his masterpiece, Usagi Yojimbo. The compelling tale follows Miyamoto Usagi, a samurai rabbit navigating late-sixteenth and early-seventeenth-century Japan, enthralling readers and fellow creators with a multitude of adventures. Earlier this year, Dark Horse Comics unveiled Stan’s narrative “Space Usagi: Death and Honor” through a captivating three-issue series. But the excitement doesn’t end there—come July 2024, Dark Horse is set to release a standard TPB and a coveted Limited-Edition HC. This combined edition promises an enriched experience, and we’re thrilled to unveil this exclusive news, all thanks to the incredible team at Dark Horse Comics.
DARK HORSE BOOK PRESENTS: “SPACE USAGI: DEATH AND HONOR “ Experience the beloved series, now in vibrant color, all in one comprehensive volume
MILWAUKIE, Ore., (10/10/2023) — Embark on an interstellar adventure with Stan Sakai’s adored rabbit ronin in a complete classic saga, now brought to life in vivid color for the first time. “Space Usagi: Death and Honor” collection, written and illustrated by the maestro himself, Stan Sakai, with captivating colors by Emi Fujii. Available in both a standard trade paperback edition and an exquisite Limited-Edition hardcover, the latter featuring a dust jacket and an exclusive tip-in bonus page signed by Sakai. Revel in a captivating cover gallery showcasing variant artwork by Peach Momoko, Agnes Garbowska, Jennifer L. Meyer, and more.
As the esteemed general of Lord Shirohoshi’s space fleet, Usagi’s duty is to safeguard the lord and his heir. Entrusted with the education and protection of the heir, Usagi must stay ever-vigilant, shielding the heir from a murderous plot and an unforeseen betrayal.
Featuring Stan Sakai’s emotionally evocative artwork and expertly crafted lettering, with a splash of colors by Emi Fujii. Also included is the previously unreleased “Yokai Hunter” one-shot—a true collector’s gem!
The “Space Usagi: Death and Honor” TPB and Limited-Edition HC are scheduled to grace bookstores on July 2, 2024, and comic shops on July 3, 2024. Pre-order your copies now on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or at your local comic shop and bookstore. Both editions span 144 pages, measuring at 6.625 by 10.1875”. The paperback edition is priced at $19.99, while the exquisite Limited-Edition HC awaits at $59.99. Don’t miss this vibrant journey through space and honor!
Praise for Usagi Yojimbo:
“Stan Sakai has successfully brought to American comics a collection of Japanese fables well told in the American style. Usagi Yojimbo is an enduring work. Bravo.”
—Will Eisner“Sixteenth-century Japan is never so entertaining as in Stan Sakai’s tales of Miyamoto Usagi.”—NPR’s Best Books of 2014
“I don’t think there’s much that I could write about Stan Sakai’s masterwork series that hasn’t been said . . . you are going to fall in love with this world, with this storyteller who will keep you guessing and enthralled.” —Fanbase Press
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