Sakai, Stan

Sakai’s (47 Ronin) meticulous research and unparalleled storytelling have kept Usagi’s adventures compelling for nearly 40 years; the resonant, action-packed stories in this collection suggest the best may be yet to come. This volume collects issues 8–14 of the current full-color series.

Sakai's list of cartooning awards is long and many are for his "Usagi" series. This affordably priced volume belongs in all libraries with graphic novel collections.

The level of talent, the research, and the attention to both narrative and artistic detail shine through in this volume, certain to be the definitive graphic version for some time to come.