Usagi Yojimbo DojoBoard

I was planning out the stories for the next few issue and this is what's coming up. I had originally wanted the Father and Son story arc to be 7 issues but it seems it will be double that--about two book collections. Anyway, upcoming are:

UY 61--Out of the Shadows. The return of Chizu

UY 62--Ghost Warriors. Jotaro and Usagi in a haunted forest.

UY 63(just sent to Diana)--Komainu. The return of Kitsune...and it looks like she's innocent of a crime (for once).

UY 64--Tamago. The pair meet up with a little priest and together they foil an assassination.

UY 65--Usagi and the Tengu. Usagi tells Jotaro a story from his past.

UY 66-67--The Return of Sasuke

All this is tentative, of course, and is subject to change.

I've always waited and purchased the hardcovers. Ever since 'the duel' I've wanted to start picking up the comics. I guess I'll have to visit eBay and see if anyone is selling the last 15 issues. If I stick with my HC purchases I won't know the outcome of the duel or even get to enjoy these latest stories until 2004 . Maybe it's time I start frequenting comic shops again.

Issue 63 sounds good. I loved Kitsune in "Noodles". Possibly my favorite Usagi Story ever . Very sad though

(Anyone who posts...Please don't spoil the duel outcome here)

Noodles was quite sad and I think is the only comic so far to make me cry. I do enjoy Kitsune tremendously and I'm looking forward to her return.

Jen

I'm excited to see the return of Chizu, who is in my opinion one of the most interesting characters in Usagi. With her (former) allegance to the Neku ninja, her friendship with Usagi conflicting in a way that does not let her fall back on a set moral code -- she must follow her concious in order to make decisions, even more so than Usagi, who at least has his samauri background to guide him (although this has been called into question recently). It will be interesting to see what she does now that she's on her own and on the run. Actually, I'd like to see a Chizu mini-series come to think of it!
I'm also excited that Jotaro will be accompaning Usagi for a while, since I enjoy the dynamics they have together. Reminds me somewhat of Carl Barks' duck stories, at least judging from the preview covers on the darkhorse site. Thanks for the update, stan![/img]

Yeah, Noodles was really touching. I'm not exactly Kitsune's biggest fan, but this story worked so well. It reminded me alot of "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck.

Looking forward to read the new stories, Mr. Sakai. However, I only collect the paperbacks (suits my budget better) so I suppose I have to wait for a while.

I loved Noodles, but im really looking forward to read about Chizu like aaron said.

What's the release dates for #61 and #62 btw?

Mayhem wrote:What's the release dates for #61 and #62 btw?

Have a look at the Usagi Yojimbo Release/Event Schedule

Looks like some interesting stories, but I'm still waiting for stories that bring up the Eta and the "blackship" foreigners. Some potentially interesting issues that have been mentioned briefly in earlier stories.

Oh, and yes... Hope Stan won't kill Chizu too. But somehow I don't think so (knock on wood)

Cheers,
Lance McKay

Me too!!! Can't wait to see Chizu again, she's one of my favorites!!! Still hoping that she and Usagi have a romantic involvement in the future, however brief. Issue #61 comes out on the 30th. Can't wait, can't wait!!!

I missed the Yagi/Gorogoro/Jataro arc of the father and son series. And I can't find ANY back issues up here in Canada!! Is there any way that I could get copies of these issues?? I would be most appreciative.

Stop making comics, i dont have enough money to buy any!

Well... how many comics are there already? I have only seven books (released in my mother language)...
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I wish I could buy the original comics :/

This list just refers to actual comics featuring USAGI YOJIMBO as the title

Fantagraphics Books
1 summer special (1 original story as well as reprints of Albedo stories)
3 color specials
38 regular issues

Mirage Press
16 regular issues (color)

Dark Horse Comics
72 regular issues
1 color special (originally serialized in 12 installments)

Radio Comix
2 "Art of Usagi Yojimbo" issues (I just had to list them)

Total = 133 comics (so far) under the USAGI YOJIMBO title
(unless I forgot something)

As for short stories, Usagi Yojimbo tales have appeared in Albedo, Critters, Trilogy Tour 2, Oni Double Feature, More Fund Comics, and a bunch of other places as well...

Cool, finally we'll find out what happened when Usagi met the Tengu! And Sasuke is to return to eh? Excellent!