Usagi Yojimbo #67

Usagi Yojimbo #67, published in July 2003 by Dark Horse Comics, is part of the long-running epic series created, written, and illustrated by Stan Sakai. The issue continues the narrative of Miyamoto Usagi, a masterless samurai rabbit wandering in a fictionalized version of Edo-period Japan populated by anthropomorphic animals. Sakai's work is celebrated for its deep historical research, cinematic panel layout, and distinct minimalist brush style, which draws heavily from Japanese woodblock prints and classic samurai cinema.

This specific issue occupies a significant place within the series as it features the ongoing exploration of Usagi's character and his moral code. By this point in the series' history, Sakai had established a consistent aesthetic that balances lighthearted world-building with intense, choreographed swordplay. The issue was received as a testament to Sakai's ability to maintain narrative consistency and artistic rigor over decades, further cementing Usagi Yojimbo as a hallmark of independent comics.