A Ghost Story (Part 1 of 1)
Usagi and Yukichi come upon a young woman, Shizuye, praying at a shrine to a girl murdered fifty years ago by her married lover. Shizuye is in the same predicament, and Usagi and Yukichi take it upon themselves to become her protectors. However, all is not what it seems as the local priest warns them to beware of ghosts in the area.
Usagi Yojimbo #27 is a masterful single issue reminding readers of Sakai's deft craftsmanship and ability to tell seemingly any story within the bounds of this single title. Read Full Review
Although neither Usagi or Yukichi see any ghost discussed in the story (or at least don't realize that they do), “A Ghost Story” is appropriately tired as the merchant's jealous wife's attempts to kill the servant eventually lead her to an unexpected encounter in the woods putting an end to Shizuye's troubles for good. Read Full Review