UY 142: The Ice Runners

Post by **Todd Shogun** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 19:54 -0700

Cover artwork is up!

http://usagiyojimbo.com/comingup.html#uy142

theGreatMutoh · Post by **theGreatMutoh** » Sun Apr 17, 2011 17:58 -0700

Is that a human!?

Stan Sakai · Post by **Stan Sakai** » Sun Apr 17, 2011 18:08 -0700

theGreatMutoh wrote:Is that a human!?

No, that is Agyo, a Buddhist temple guardian. You can often find statues of Agyo and Ungyo placed at temple entrances to ward off evil spirits.

He will probably have nothing to do with the actual story, which I still have not written.

coolray85 · Post by **coolray85** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 1:55 -0700

is there anything on whatado for issue #141(hey-that's only a secret identity-name for issue #200)?
has steve's idea of a contest found hearing and support?you know, the idea to collect some ideas from fans for this special occasion?
peace
marcel

Stan Sakai · Post by **Stan Sakai** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 6:52 -0700

I have already written and thumbnailed the story for UY 141 (the 200th issue). I wanted the word or number "200" in the title, so it will be 200 Buddhas, though I will probably change it to "200 Jizo". It is about a sculptor that must carve 200 images of Jizo, a Buddhist deity.

Ben · Post by **Ben** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 9:57 -0700

Stan Sakai wrote:I have already written and thumbnailed the story for UY 141 (the 200th issue). I wanted the word or number "200" in the title, so it will be 200 Buddhas, though I will probably change it to "200 Jizo". It is about a sculptor that must carve 200 images of Jizo, a Buddhist deity.

Neat idea, and a very subtle, playful way to celebrate UY #200.

Post by **Todd Shogun** » Wed Jul 06, 2011 13:01 -0700

Synopsis is up!

Jet_Jaguar · Post by **Jet_Jaguar** » Wed Jul 06, 2011 13:43 -0700

Why did the title instantly make me think of this?