Rating | Collected Issues | Reviews |
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8.2
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Usagi Yojimbo #1 | 13 |
8.9
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Usagi Yojimbo #2 | 5 |
8.7
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Usagi Yojimbo #3 | 5 |
9.0
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Usagi Yojimbo #4 | 4 |
10
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Usagi Yojimbo #5 | 3 |
9.1
|
Usagi Yojimbo #6 | 3 |
8.0
|
Usagi Yojimbo #7 | 1 |
Usagi Yojimbo Vol. 1: Bunraku and Other Stories (2019) by Stan Sakai (IDW)
I was disappointed to see Stan Sakai recently announce he was moving the series back to Dark Horse, especially after his recent success with IDW. His beloved series took garnered much attention by taking home the 2021 Eisner Awards for “Best Continuing Series” and “Best Lettering”. He also won the 2021 Ringo Awards for “Best Cartoonist” and “Best Series”. Even with all that success, the exodus from IDW follows the loss of several other major properties and it appears Sakai will be publishing with Dark Horse through his own new imprint (Dogu Publishing).
Vol. 1 of the current IDW series received a 4.9 on Amazon, 4.4 on Goodreads, and a 9.5 Critic Rating on Comic Book Round Up.
This series was a lot of fun and I was even able to enjoy it with my 8 year old. We also watched the new Netflix series. I am happy for the success of Sakai and his character.