UY #103 (Potential Spoilers)

Ronin-K · Post by **Ronin-K** » Wed May 30, 2007 13:08 -0700

I am sad to say this, but there is no place in Kelowna where I can get UY except by ordering. This counts for comics AND graphic novels.

Can somone tell me a little about Usagi Issue 103, please? I don't mind the spoilers.

estee · Post by **estee** » Wed May 30, 2007 13:47 -0700

Won't get my copy until tomorrow; it's been delayed cuz of the Memorial Holiday.

shaxper · Post by **shaxper** » Wed May 30, 2007 16:40 -0700

Ronin-K wrote: Can somone tell me a little about Usagi Issue 103, please? I don't mind the spoilers.

Ditto. All comics are delayed by one day this week. It won't be in stores until tomorrow.

Post by **Todd Shogun** » Thu May 31, 2007 9:20 -0700

I read it last night. Very cool 1st part (of I believe a 2-parter for the Jei Origin piece). This whole thing about the dark gods has got me really wanting to see what happens next. I don't want to give away too much though but we're starting to see a lot regarding Jei's behavior, the whole Keiko thing, etc....

Ben · Post by **Ben** » Thu May 31, 2007 12:32 -0700

So, Jei's gods aren't neccessarily "THE Gods" - they're just a group of malevolent deities with a chip on their shoulders. Makes sense. Jei murders only what "his" gods would perceive as evil. In their eyes, Usagi is probably equal to the likes of Hitler and Manson.

Post by **Todd Shogun** » Thu May 31, 2007 13:59 -0700

Yes, and it even touches on why Jei thinks Usagi is "evil" and that he has to rid the world of "evil"...the concept of evil is perceived in different ways by different people/deities. What might be truly evil by our own standards could be good to others and vice versa. Priest Ibaraki of the dark gods did what appears to be "good" deeds in this story (curing the peasant boy), which begs the question on how they define "evil"...perhaps it is not as fundamental as a 180-degree flip from our own definition of evil - the opposite of good - but something more specific...

hayabusa · Post by **hayabusa** » Thu May 31, 2007 14:11 -0700

Got the issue today. Had to go to two comic shops to get it, but I got it. Got to talk about the latest Star Wars novel in the first, so no regrets.

The opening is good with the sparring match between the main character of the priest and his friend.

The part where the priest encounters the first sick child is good. Excellent foreboding when he can't identify it and the conflict with the dark priest. Having the dark priest corrupt the pumpkin was a nice touch.

I'd love to see what happens when the main character has to strike what I can only imagine as a dark deal with the dark priest to save the lord's daughter. Good issue.

MikeM · Post by **MikeM** » Thu May 31, 2007 14:30 -0700

grrr, I went to my local comic shop after work and they hadn't received their shipment yet. Bad enough comics got delayed until Thursday, I go on Thursday and the comics arent in yet. Apparently as long as they deliver before 5, there is nothing he can do. I left at 4:30 for a doctor's appointment and they werent there yet.
Guess Ill have to wait until after work tomorrow.

Ill respond about the story then. (I havent read any posts about the story yet because i dont want to be spoiled)

MikeM

wamu · Post by **wamu** » Thu May 31, 2007 18:42 -0700

first, I just want to say that I am up to book 7 of the collected stories. and I am wowed by the consistent quality of story and art. I especially like the use of different "camera" angles. awesome stuff.

as for the start of the current arc, I enjoyed this issue very much. it was kinda of creepy seeing that Jei's trademark laugh, and martial skill were there from the beginning.

anyone else feel that this illness is just a trap for Jei?

also, anyway else notice that creepy looking face on page 22 on the rock in the far right side of the panel? it looks almost like Ibaraki.

shaxper · Post by **shaxper** » Thu May 31, 2007 19:21 -0700

Wow. Great story. Random uncollected thoughts follow:

1. Stan, were the evil statues in the cave inspired by the Seven Deadly Sins from the old Marvel Family comics? That was where my mind went right away.

2. Any chance that we'll see story notes for this issue? I'd love to know if this illness has any historical basis, or if it's just a creation by our local evil practitioner in a scheme to turn Priest Ji.

3. Great characterization on Ji. I love this guy tremendously. This origin is going to leave us looking at Jei in a whole new way. Instead of just wanting him dead or defeated, we'll want to see him cured and returned to his old self. I already want the old Ji back more than I want the return of the old Inazuma.

4. Of course, now that Ji's body is dead, is there any way for him to return?

5. In response to one of Todd's questions, I think there are absolute boundaries for good and evil in this story. I think Ibaraki only healed the peasant boy in order to tempt Ji to turn to him for help. It's the only way he was ever going to have a chance of ensnaring Ji. This is why I think the entire disease may have been manufactured by him.

6. I can't help but wonder if this origin story and Usagi's vision in #101 are all leading up to a final (and I mean final) confrontation with Jei. If it is, nice going, Sensai!

GREAT story! Can't wait to read more.

estee · Post by **estee** » Thu May 31, 2007 19:57 -0700

My review is up...click the link in my sig.

Ronin-K · Post by **Ronin-K** » Thu May 31, 2007 21:52 -0700

Does the sick child look like Keiko at all? Someone suggested that once.

Ben · Post by **Ben** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 3:25 -0700

shaxper wrote:6. I can't help but wonder if this origin story and Usagi's vision in #101 are all leading up to a final (and I mean final) confrontation with Jei. If it is, nice going, Sensai!

I can't for the life of me say why, but the concept of "Jeisagi" absolutely fascinates me. He's the perfect fusion between the hero and the villain. Call me a sadist, but I hope it comes to pass. The idea of one final confrontation with Jei, followed by an epic story arc wherein Usagi battles his own newly-acquired demonhood, is so freakin' cool that I can't even think straight!

morna-san · Post by **morna-san** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 15:30 -0700

Ok we must find a comic store in Montreal! STAT!!

Post by **Todd Shogun** » Sat Jun 02, 2007 9:39 -0700

Ronin-K wrote:Does the sick child look like Keiko at all? Someone suggested that once.

I'm thinking there's a connection between the Lord's daughter, Keifumi, and Keiko...

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