The Usagi Yojimbo Saga Volume 1

"Sixteenth-century Japan is never so entertaining as in Stan Sakai’s tales of Miyamoto Usagi, the rabbit ronin. Scheming villains, enigmatic monks, stern masters and fearsome assassins populate these 24 stories. The fact that they’re played by foxes, cats and even a rhino adds a lightheartedness to their adventures without lessening the intensity. Sakai is as adept at illustrating how a samurai sword is made as he is at depicting them in use. This 30th-anniversary compilation packs 632 pages and includes a full-color cover gallery. It’s a great introduction to a classic comic."