Usagi Yojimbo: One for One

In this standalone 2010 one-shot from Dark Horse, master storyteller Stan Sakai delivers a focused, self-contained tale set in the long-running world of Usagi Yojimbo. The issue follows the ronin Miyamoto Usagi as he confronts a moral dilemma that tests his code of honor, with Sakai handling both writing and art to maintain the series' signature blend of historical Japanese detail and anthropomorphic charm. Though brief, this single issue exemplifies Sakai's enduring ability to craft poignant, character-driven samurai stories within a single comic.