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Fandom Post Reviews 47 Ronin HC

Fandom Post Reviews 47 Ronin HC

March 12, 2014

Japan’s enduring national legend comes to comics! The tale of the 47 Ronin and their epic mission to avenge their wronged master epitomizes the samurai code of honor... Read More...

Dark Horse in the Headlines - March 5th, 2014

Dark Horse in the Headlines - March 5th, 2014

March 7, 2014

If you haven't been keeping up with your comics media, here's some key links and reviews for you to check out what we've got going on in the news! Read More...

Dark Horse in the Headlines - February 5th, 2014

Dark Horse in the Headlines - February 5th, 2014

Feb. 7, 2014

If you haven't been keeping up with your comics media, here's some key links and reviews for you to check out what we've got going on in the news! Read More...

Dark Horse Announces The Sakai Project

Dark Horse Announces The Sakai Project

Jan. 31, 2014

The most amazing artists in the world have come together to celebrate thirty years of Stan Sakai’s marvelous samurai rabbit saga, Usagi Yojimbo, in a new oversized hardcover benefit book: The Sakai Project: Artists Celebrate Thirty Years of “Usagi Yojimbo”! Read More...

NYCC 2013: Stan Sakai's New Adventure!

NYCC 2013: Stan Sakai's New Adventure!

Oct. 9, 2013

The Adventures of Nilson Groundthumper and Hermy Hardcover coming in March! Since 1984 artist Stan Sakai has worked to create a Ronin world starring arguably the most recognizable cartoon rabbit this side of Bugs Bunny with his epic Usagi Yojimbo and its assorted spinoffs. But before Usagi, Sakai was telling the tale of another warrior rabbit — one that Usagi just so happened to spin out of himself. Read More...

Richardson & Sakai Team Up For 47 RONIN!

Richardson & Sakai Team Up For 47 RONIN!

April 12, 2012

Dark Horse Comics is proud to announce a historical comic adaptation of the tale of the 47 ronin: A story of loyalty, sacrifice, persistence, and honor. Read More...

The Many Faces in Usagi Yojimbo

The Many Faces in Usagi Yojimbo

Nov. 2, 2011

After learning swordsmanship under the tutelage of the hermit sensei Katsuichi, Miyamoto Usagi left his village and his love Mariko to join the personal guard of Lord Mifune. In the battle of Adachi Plain, Mifune was betrayed and killed by the evil Lord Hikiji, leaving Usagi without a master. Read More...

Usagi Yojimbo Cutout Contest

Usagi Yojimbo Cutout Contest

Oct. 26, 2011

Now you, too, can be killed by Usagi! Among the wonderful pieces at the Japanese American National Museum’s Usagi exhibit is an awesome photo op featuring Usagi taking out an evil ronin, modeled below by Sergio Aragonés. Read More...

$ .99 Usagi Yojimbo Digital Sale

$ .99 Usagi Yojimbo Digital Sale

Aug. 19, 2011

Hey Digital Denizens! It's the Digital Store Weekend Sale! All single issue Usagi Yojimbo comics are only $ .99 today, tomorrow and Sunday. Get to the Digital Store now and don't miss these Award Winning comics by Legendary Comic Creator Stan Sakai! Read More...

Stan Sakai receives the Cultural Ambassador Award

Stan Sakai receives the Cultural Ambassador Award

April 18, 2011

This past weekend, Usagi Yojimbo creator Stan Sakai was named the 2011 Cultural Ambassador by the Japanese American National Museum. The Japanese American National Museum is the largest museum in the United States dedicated to sharing the experience of Americans of Japanese ancestry. The founding of the Museum is a story of high hopes, remarkable achievements, frustration, and ultimately, success. Read More...