Usagi Yojimbo #104

Usagi Yojimbo issue 104, released in 2007 by Dark Horse Comics, is part of the long-running epic saga created by Stan Sakai. The series follows Miyamoto Usagi, a rabbit ronin in an anthropomorphic Edo-period Japan. This specific issue is a mid-point installment of the 'Bridge of Tears' storyline, a narrative arc celebrated for its focus on social themes and the personal burden of the protagonist's past. By this stage in the series, Sakai had firmly established his signature brushwork style, blending traditional Japanese ukiyo-e aesthetics with the narrative pacing of modern sequential art.

As an independent title, the series is noted for its consistency and Sakai's singular commitment to both writing and illustrating every page. Issue 104 reflects the series' reputation for blending martial arts action with folklore and historical fiction. It received positive critical reception for its character-driven focus, as it avoids the typical superhero tropes of the era in favor of a melancholic, wandering hero's journey. Collectors prize these issues for their role in a cohesive, decades-long epic that remains one of the most respected independent comics in print.