CATALOG RECORD

Usagi Yojimbo #100

Dark Horse · Series began 1996 · January 2007

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Dates

Cover date: January 2007
On sale: January 31, 2007
Pages: 36

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Editions and covers

Original edition

Barcode 761568951912
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Creators

pencils: Stan Sakai, Rick Geary, Frank Miller, Matt Wagner, Sergio Aragonés, Andi Watson, Jeff Smith, Scott Shaw, Guy Davisinks: Stan Sakai, Rick Geary, Frank Miller, Matt Wagner, Sergio Aragonés, Andi Watson, Jeff Smith, Scott Shaw, Guy Daviscolors: Tom Luthscript: Stan Sakai, Mike Richardson, Frank Miller, Diana Schutz, Sergio Aragonés, Jamie S. Rich, Jeff Smith, Mark Evanier, Guy Davisletters: Rick Geary, Frank Miller, Tom Orzechowski, Stan Sakai, Andi Watson, Jeff Smith, Scott Shaw

Stories

Why A Rabbit? · 1 pages
Stan Sakai outlines the origins and publishing history of his character, Usagi Yojimbo.
Untitled · 6 pages
Dark Horse Publisher Mike Richardson outlines what to expect in this special anniversary issue.
Untitled · 1 pages
Marv from the Sin City comic rescues Usagi from a barbecue grill.
Untitled · 1 pages
Usagi makes his escape from the Celebrity Roast.
Untitled · 2 pages
Stan gives his opening remarks to the banquet guests.
Untitled · 4 pages
Sergio Aragones relates a humorous anecdote about a trip he and Stan took to Hawaii.
Untitled · 2 pages
James Rich relates a humorous anecdote about Stan Sakai.
Untitled · 1 pages
Transition page between anecdotes.
Untitled · 1 pages
Jeff Smith relates a convention anecdote about Stan Sakai.
Untitled · 4 pages
Mark Evanier and Scott Shaw bring out a host of other comic book rabbits to speak about the anniversary.
Untitled · 2 pages
Stan relates his first meeting with artist Guy Davis.
Untitled · 2 pages
While Guy Davis talks, Stan Sakai dozes off and dreams of a mini-Usagi Yojimbo adventure with a twist ending.
Untitled · 4 pages
Stan decides that things have gone far enough and sends his characters after the guests.

Publisher’s description

Stan Sakai’s biggest admirers—who also happen to be some of the hottest names in comics—come together to celebrate one hundred issues of Usagi Yojimbo at Dark Horse! Featuring eight extra story pages for a total of thirty-two,Usagi Yojimbo #100 is structured as a good-natured roast of both Usagi and Stan, kicking off with an opening by publisher Mike Richardson and artist Rick Geary before launching into unforgettable contributions from Frank Miller, Jeff Smith, Sergio Aragonés, Guy Davis, Mark Evanier, Scott Shaw, Jamie S. Rich, and Andi Watson—not to mention Stan Sakai himself! This extra-special issue is the ultimate introduction to the world of the rabbit ronin and his inimitable creator, a perfect entry point for anyone who ever wondered why the adventures of this long-eared hero have been among the most acclaimed all-ages comics for over two decades!

Reprinted in

The Usagi Yojimbo Saga (2014), Usagi Yojimbo (1997)