Usagi Yojimbo #56

In "Koji," Stan Sakai delivers another masterful chapter in the enduring journey of rabbit ronin Usagi, whose quiet role as observer quickly unravels into a tense confrontation between loyalty, honor, and a hidden flaw in the fighting style of his former rival, Nakamura Koji. Written, drawn, inked, and lettered by Sakai himself, this 2002 issue from Dark Horse finds Usagi caught between two dueling forces—his duty to his teacher and the truth he uncovers about Koji’s technique. The cover, also by Sakai, captures the quiet intensity of the moment, setting the stage for a story where every choice carries weight.