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First Look: Usagi Yojimbo: Senso #1

This latest tale of the rabbit samurai Miyamoto Usagi marks his 30th anniversary. Set 20 years in the future, Usagi is a general of Lord Noriyuki fighting against Lord Hikiji. But, in a science-fiction twist, a rocket crashes to earth and a new enemy emerges. This comic will reveal the final fates of all the Usagi characters and is written and illustrated by Usagi’s creator Stan Sakai.   See a preview for Usagi Yojimbo: Senso #1 and my reactions to it below.   Usagi Yojimbo Senso #1 CoverUsagi Yojimbo Senso #1 Page 1Usagi Yojimbo Senso #1 Page 2Usagi Yojimbo Senso #1 Page 3Usagi Yojimbo Senso #1 Page 4Usagi Yojimbo Senso #1 Page 5Usagi Yojimbo Senso #1 Page 6   I like the obvious exposition Usagi makes about Jotaru, but it does make this a little easier to follow for people who don't read the series... but the 30th anniversary story feels like it would be enjoyed more by people who are already fans of the characters and not newcomers to the series. Maybe the full mini-series will make it worthwhile for all.   The artwork is the usual black-and-white style Stan Sakai has used for Usagi Yojimbo and it's nice to see it back again even if some of the expressions hurt the tone of the comic, like Usagi's concern for his son on page 5, which looks so awkward it hurts the tension of the moment. I know Sakai can draw emotions better just by looking at the very last panel of the preview.   The first issue of this mini-series, Usagi Yojimbo: Senso #1,will be available on August 6th, 2014 for $3.99.

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An all-around nerdette, I’m a comic book connoisseur, horror aficionado, video game addict, anime enthusiast and an aspiring novelist/comic book writer. I am the head of the comic book department and the editor-in-chief of Entertainment Fuse. I also write and edit articles for Comic Frontline. I am also an intern at Action Lab Entertainment, a comic book publisher at which I edit comic book scripts, help work on images in solicitations and help with other comic book related project. My own personal website is comicmaven.com.

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