Usagi Yojimbo #18
In "Out of the Shadows," Usagi Yojimbo ventures into the wilds of the Northern Mountain, drawn by legend and the challenge of facing the fabled Tengu—mountain spirits said to have trained Japan’s greatest hero. Determined to prove his worth, the young ronin quickly finds himself outmatched, forcing him to seek guidance from his mentor, Katsuichi. Written and illustrated by Stan Sakai, this 2004 issue features a cover by Stan Sakai, capturing the quiet intensity of a warrior on the edge of legend.
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Usagi's faced down more than his share of adversaries throughout his life, but none so fiercely skilled as the Tengu - legendary mountain goblins reputed to be master swordsmen - so skilled, in fact, that it's believed they imparted a small bit of their abilities to Yoshitsune, Japan's greatest hero. Determined to test his skills against the great Tengu of the Northern Mountain, a young and brash Usagi sets out to prove himself and quickly learns that his samurai's abilities are not up to the challenge. With his back against the wall, Usagi turns to his teacher and friend Katsuichi for help.
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