This issue of Stan Sakai’s beloved rabbit ronin features the return of fan-favorite character Inspector Ishida! Ishida and his police force are plagued by Nezumi, a master thief who pillages homes while leaving the occupants unharmed. However, when prominent merchant Hasami is murdered, eyewitnesses accuse the hooded burglar of the crime. Was Hasami killed for catching Nezumi red-handed, or is there more to the story? With another new pickpocket in town as well, Inspector Ishida is “After the Rat”!

• Usagi Yojimbo is a 2004 Young Adult Library Services Association award winner!