Stan Sakai
In Review: Usagi Yojimbo #3
The cover: Usagi swings his blade to beat back some of the demonic puppets, but their numbers are overwhelming him. Some have swords and cleavers, while others use their unnaturally sharp teeth to rend his flesh....August 25, 2019 888 0
In Review: Usagi Yojimbo #2
The cover: A beautiful female puppet from the Bunraku looks blankly to the right, the epitome of innocence. Then why is Usagi approaching from behind with his sword drawn, looking at her in anger? This is ...July 26, 2019 943 0
In Review: Thirty-fifth Anniversary Usagi Yojimbo Tribute
The cover: Usagi Yojimbo fights several ninjas on a cliff in Nobuo’s mind as he sits happily reading an issue of the ronin’s comic book adventures. This cover illustrated by Danny Segura and colored by Tom Luth...July 16, 2019 996 1
In Review: Usagi Yojimbo #1
The covers: There are twenty-four different covers for this premiere issue published by IDW Publishing. Here we go! The Standard cover is by Stan Sakai. It features the image that’s been used to promote this issue:...June 20, 2019 801 0
Comic Books 2018: The Year In Review
The Cost Happy New Year! No matter where you live, 2018 wasn’t a dull one and comic books certainly offered a welcome respite from the real world. Here’s hoping that 2019 is a little calmer. Let’s...December 31, 2018 512 0
In Review: Usagi Yojimbo: The Hidden #7
The cover: This is an extremely exciting cover that shows a scene from the climatic conclusion of this saga. Inspector Ishia and Usagi are defending themselves against the Shogunate officials. Swords are drawn and clashing as a...November 4, 2018 365 0
The Art of Stan Sakai Exhibit
Nestled in Old Town Temecula, California, just 43 minutes south of Riverside, is the Temecula Valley Museum. The parking is free and it’s suggested that individual guests donate $5 to enter and families $10. Before entering...September 3, 2018 516 0
In Review: Usagi Yojimbo: The Hidden #5
The cover: This is a wonderfully deceptive cover from Stan Sakai and Tom Luth. Picking up from last issue, Usagi and Inspector Ishida are outside the inspector’s home, each with their weapons drawn. They look about,...August 25, 2018 639 0
San Diego Comic-Con: The Mark, Sergio, Stan and Maybe Tom Show
A panel that I have to attend whenever I see it listed at a convention is The Mark, Sergio, Stan and Maybe Tom Show. I’ve been a tremendous fan of the wanderer and his dotty dog’s...July 24, 2018 680 0
In Review: Usagi Yojimbo: The Hidden #4
The cover: Stan Sakai and Tom Luth have Inspector Ishida and Usagi almost back to back against a wall with their weapons drawn to fight an unseen foe. This creates some good mystery for reader as...July 3, 2018 399 0
In Review: Usagi Yojimbo: The Hidden #3
The cover: Stan Sakai and Tom Luth have created a cover in contrasts. Moving to the left are Usagi and Inspector Ishida, with the ronin reaching for one of his blades and the inspector holding his...June 17, 2018 383 0
In Review: Usagi Yojimbo: The Hidden #2
The cover: Usagi frantically fights three men on the streets of the city. In the foreground, a hand reveals that someone is watching the fray from a distance. Will this individual jump in and assist the...April 21, 2018 587 0
