Usagi Yojimbo Summer Special

Stan Sakai's Usagi Yojimbo Summer Special is a single-issue, standalone comic from Fantagraphics, published in 1986. Written and drawn entirely by Sakai, this special marks an early, self-contained chapter in the long-running saga of the ronin rabbit, offering a perfect entry point into the feudal Japan-inspired world of the series. Its significance lies in showcasing Sakai's distinctive, all-ages-accessible blend of anthropomorphic animal characters, historical detail, and cinematic action, establishing the tone and artistry that would define the entire Usagi Yojimbo franchise.