Usagi Yojimbo #57

In "Crows Part One," Usagi Yojimbo faces a pivotal moment as his former sensei, Katsuichi, prepares for a fateful duel with the ruthless swordsman Koji. As they journey toward the Kitanoji Temple, the pair encounters a small village plagued by a band of rogue ronin, forcing Usagi to confront the shadows of his past while guarding the innocent. Written and illustrated by Stan Sakai, this issue blends quiet tension with the stark beauty of its world, all rendered in the distinctive style that defines the series. The cover by Stan Sakai captures the mood with a haunting, minimalist elegance.