Usagi Yojimbo #41

"Chapter 2: Scent Of The Pines" delivers a rare behind-the-scenes moment in the Usagi Yojimbo series, spotlighting fan appreciation with a published fan art piece of Usagi and celebrating the winners of the Usagi 100 Contest. Written by Diana Schutz and illustrated by Jay Hosler, with inks by Hosler, the issue offers a quiet, heartfelt break from the usual adventure—complete with a tribute to Stan Sakai’s enduring legacy, whose cover art (pencils and inks by Sakai himself) frames the issue with familiar grace.