Usagi Yojimbo Color Special #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Tomoe's Story," Usagi Yojimbo's trusted companion shares the poignant journey that led her to serve Lord Noriyuki, revealing the hardship of being denied her rightful place as head of The Falling Rain School simply for being a woman. Written and drawn by Stan Sakai, with colors by Tom Luth and lettering by Sakai himself, this heartfelt tale unfolds with the quiet dignity and emotional depth that define the series. The cover, also by Stan Sakai, captures the moment with subtle grace.
In "Tomoe's Story," the quiet strength of a young woman named Tomoe is revealed through a heartfelt tale shared with Usagi, recounting her journey to become Noriyuki's retainer after being denied leadership of The Falling Rain School due to her gender. As she reflects on her path, the bond between her and her mentor Tatsutaro, and the legacy of her training, the story unfolds with the quiet intensity of a blade drawn in silence.
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↩ Reprints Albedo #2 (1984), Albedo #3 (1985), Albedo #4 (1985), Critters #3 (1986), The Doomsday Squad #3 (1986), Usagi Yojimbo Summer Special #1 (1986)
Reprinted in Usagi Yojimbo #22 (2008), Usagi Yojimbo: The Special Edition #1 (2010), The Adventures of Nilson Groundthumper and Hermy #[nn] (2014), The Usagi Yojimbo Saga #5 (2015)
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