Last yr, comedian creator Stan Sakai introduced that he was transferring his Usagi Yojimbo creation again from IDW to earlier writer Dark Horse beneath the new imprint Dogu. After an extended wait, followers of the rabbit rōnin will likely be delighted to listen to that the writer has revealed particulars for the primary storyline from this new partnership. Usagi Yojimbo: Ice and Snow, is a new 5-issue miniseries that includes Usagi and his new-found cousin Yukichi, a personality launched in the earlier IDW collection, in addition to the return of fan-favorite villain, Jei. In addition to Sakai writing and offering artwork and lettering, the collection will even function colours by HiFi Colour Design.
Here’s how Dark Horse describes the miniseries:
Usagi and Yukichi are nonetheless in the snowy mountaintops of Northern Japan, following Stan Sakai’s Usagi Yojimbo story arc, “The Green Dragon.” They are led to the hut of an odd hermit who permits them to spend the evening at her dwelling to shelter from the snow storm. Meanwhile, the maniacal Jei and his acquainted, Keiko, are on Usagi’s path once they come upon a bandit lair and subdue a band of cutthroats and thieves.
Before returning to Dark Horse, Sakai’s Usagi Yojimbo has discovered a house at totally different publishers over the many years. First revealed in 1984 at Thoughts and Images, Usagi since moved to Fantagraphics, Mirage Comics after which Dark Horse. In June 2019, Sakai introduced the rabbit ronin to IDW the place the primary collection continued.
In addition to the primary cowl by Sakai, a variant cowl (UPC 7 61568 01096 1) by Skottie Young will likely be out there for normal order. In addition, a 3rd cowl (UPC 7 61568 01096 1) by Paolo Rivera will likely be out there, which comics retailers can order one copy for each 25 copies ordered of Cover A or B.
Check out the variant covers beneath and search for Usagi Yojimbo: Ice and Snow #1 to reach in shops on Wednesday September 27, 2023.
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