The Fellowship was fortunate enough to obtain a copy of USAGI YOJIMBO: SENSO #2 from Dark Horse Comics. The story is written and drawn by Stan Sakai. The cover
colors are by Tom Luth.
The battle between Lords Noriyuki and Hikiji has suddenly
come to an end due to a rocket crashing nearby. The wounded forces regroup and
speculate about the giant object. Lord Hikiji and his guards ride up to the
rocket, but quickly regret that move. That night, Chizu does reconnaissance and
discovers beings within the rocket building…something. Chizu returns to camp
and reports. Lord Noriyuki devises a dangerous plan, but will it work? Or will
there be more bloodshed?
There are two words that best describes Stan Sakai’s
Usagi Yojimbo: quality and magical. You always get a great story with
characters that you care about. The jumping twenty years into the future and
the arrival of aliens feels natural, which surprised me and speaks to Mr.
Sakai’s style. And of course there’s his beautiful artwork. You don’t have to be a longtime reader of Usagi
Yojimbo to enjoy this mini-series, but warning: it could make you one.
USAGI YOJIMBO: SENSO #2 is in stores now, or available
for ordering at www.darkhorse.com.
