Usagi Yojimbo Book 22: Tomoe's Story s/n hardcover.....

Post by **Steve Hubbell** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 11:37 -0700

..... is available for pre-order through Things From Another World

<a href="http://www.tfaw.com/Graphic-Novels/Prof ... 577">Usagi Yojimbo Book 22: Tomoe's Story s/n limited edition hardcover</a>

Usagi Yojimbo Volume 22: Tomoe's Story Ltd. Ed. HC

Was: $59.95
Your Price: $47.96
You save 20%

By: Stan Sakai
Type: Graphic Novels
Genres: Action-Adventure, Anthropomorphics, Fantasy
Publisher: Dark Horse
Pub. Date: July 22, 2008
Availability: Pre-Order
ISBN: 978-1-59307-948
For ages: 10+
Details: b&w, 184 pages, Ltd. Hard cover, 6" x 9"

Learn why Tomoe is the most valuable retainer of Lord Noriuki of the Geishu Province, then plunge into a terrifying ghost story where a string of mysterious murders points to a woman dead for ten years. Finally, experience the mesmerizing beauty of a formal tea ceremony, as Usagi and Tomoe share this spiritual event to mark the rabbit ronin's departure from the province to resume his travels.

* Collects Usagi Yojimbo Color Special #1-3 (originally published by Fantagraphics) and Usagi Yojimbo #90-93.

* Introduction by Heidi MacDonald of Publishers Weekly and features the newly redrawn "Tomoe's Story" introductory tale!

runnah4life808 · Post by **runnah4life808** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 11:45 -0700

Awesome. Thanks for the post Steve! TFAW has given me great service in the past and I'll more than likely place my order with them.

Matt

Post by **Maka** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 23:58 -0700

Thanks Steve,

I have my local comic book store pull it for me.

It's a good deal for anyone who hasn't ordered it already! I wonder if you order it from TFAW it will have a lower number. Probably. Oh well, the cost of supporting local businesses.

Peace, maka

Post by **Steve Hubbell** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 0:37 -0700

For Mother of Mountains, I ordered one copy from TFAW and one from my local store. The thing I disliked about the TFAW order was that I had to make sure my checking account balance stayed high enough to cover the debit charge while waiting for them to bill my account when the book became available, about a week or so after my local store received their copies.

Fanfan · Post by **Fanfan** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 2:39 -0700

I ordered all my HC there too. Hey guys, don't order all HC from TFAW before i preordered mine !

Marchino · Post by **Marchino** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 8:21 -0700

mmm.... i think im going to buy the TPB jejeje more cheap but i have a question thers some thing special about the HC or is only the hardcover ??????????

Abayo,
Marchino

Post by **Todd Shogun** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 11:11 -0700

I just posted a side-by-side comparison of the re-drawn "Tomoe's Story" pages 1 and 9 with the original pages from UYCS#1. It definitely has more detail than the original. In some cases the pages were completely re-designed (page 9). Check it out.

http://usagiyojimbo.com/comingup.html#uybk22

Thomas Froehling · Sun Feb 17, 2008 11:23 -0700

Marchino wrote:mmm.... i think im going to buy the TPB jejeje more cheap but i have a question thers some thing special about the HC or is only the hardcover ??????????

Abayo,
Marchino

Well, first of all, it's a lot sturdyier than the TPB; having an almost seven-year-old daughter who is leafing through and fro them means additional tear and wear, so I look out for the HCs

Then the HCs have that tip in page (which one has yet to be decided), which you can see in the Coming Up section...

Oh, ah, let's not forget the end papers and the embrossment of the cover, featuring additional art by Sensei...

But you are right, it's more expensive (almost five times the cost of a TPB), so it's more a collector's item...

Post by **Mayhem** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 13:07 -0700

Todd Shogun wrote:I just posted a side-by-side comparison of the re-drawn "Tomoe's Story" pages 1 and 9 with the original pages from UYCS#1. It definitely has more detail than the original. In some cases the pages were completely re-designed (page 9). Check it out.

http://usagiyojimbo.com/comingup.html#uybk22

Looking good... and it means there will still be worth in finding the original colour versions too

Post by **Maka** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 14:41 -0700

I like the new comic art!

It's fun to see reworking of the story. Sorta like when your favorite band performs a song live, familiar but different. Looking forward to book 22.

Peace, maka

Ben · Post by **Ben** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 15:46 -0700

It's fascinating to see these pages - not just in the sense of how Stan's art has evolved, but his method of visually telling a story too.

Marchino · Post by **Marchino** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 19:29 -0700

Mayhem wrote:
Todd Shogun wrote:I just posted a side-by-side comparison of the re-drawn "Tomoe's Story" pages 1 and 9 with the original pages from UYCS#1. It definitely has more detail than the original. In some cases the pages were completely re-designed (page 9). Check it out.

http://usagiyojimbo.com/comingup.html#uybk22
Looking good... and it means there will still be worth in finding the original colour versions too

now im on a comflic what i buy??' the TPB is cheaper but the HC have a lot of things????? what i do whats better for you guys???

Stan Sakai · Post by **Stan Sakai** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 20:22 -0700

Marchino wrote:
Mayhem wrote:
Todd Shogun wrote:I just posted a side-by-side comparison of the re-drawn "Tomoe's Story" pages 1 and 9 with the original pages from UYCS#1. It definitely has more detail than the original. In some cases the pages were completely re-designed (page 9). Check it out.

http://usagiyojimbo.com/comingup.html#uybk22
Looking good... and it means there will still be worth in finding the original colour versions too
now im on a comflic what i buy??' the TPB is cheaper but the HC have a lot of things????? what i do whats better for you guys???

Both the HC and TPB will have the story in black and white. Mayhem was referring to the 3 Color Specials that Fantagraphics published almost 20 years ago. Those stories will be reprinted for the first time (and in black and white) in UY Book 22.

I'll bring a few copies of Color Specials 2 & 3 to San Diego.

Marchino · Post by **Marchino** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 20:54 -0700

Stan Sakai wrote: I'll bring a few copies of Color Specials 2 & 3 to San Diego.

excuse me sensei you say your going to take some color specials to SDCC , right ???

Stan Sakai · Post by **Stan Sakai** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 21:01 -0700

Marchino wrote:
Stan Sakai wrote: I'll bring a few copies of Color Specials 2 & 3 to San Diego.
excuse me sensei you say your going to take some color specials to SDCC , right ???

Yes. I'm out of #1, but I usually bring 2 & 3.

There will be a "What should I bring" thread about a month before the con. You can request that I bring or reserve something for you.

This reminds me that I should start a thread for MegaCon.