USAGI YOJIMBO CROW (2023)

Finally making it out of the frozen mountains, Usagi and Yukichi come across a merchant being attacked by four brigands. They rescue the supposed merchant only to discover much later that he is really a criminal with a huge bounty on his head! Of course, wherever there is a huge reward you will find bounty hunters Gen and Stray Dog . . . and other unscrupulous trackers! • Return of longtime Usagi fan-favorites Gen and Stray Dog!

Gen and Stray Dog ask for Usagi’s assistance with the bounty they’re hunting when Usagi’s cousin, Yukichi, is kidnapped! Yukichi will be released unharmed—only if our heroes abandon their search and leave the area. Usagi is shocked when his new enemies have something heartbreaking delivered to him to show how serious they are! • Usagi's latest story arc—in full color!

The bandit Jimmu and his band attack a merchant caravan, as observed by some bounty hunters who are unprepared for the size of Jimmu's army. The bounty hunters' leader has captured Yukichi and is holding him hostage until Usagi, Gen, and Stray Dog leave the area. Usagi is shocked when he learns the identity of the leader.

Usagi, Gen, and Stray Dog have discovered where the rival bounty hunter group—led by the ruthless Inuyoshi—is holding Yukichi hostage. The rescue attempt leads to a huge confrontation, but they receive news that may force the vicious enemies to form an uneasy alliance.

The conclusion of “The Crow” story arc features an all-out battle between the bounty hunters and the bandits! Though greatly outnumbered, Usagi and the bounty hunters are confident they can even the odds by taking the criminals by surprise. Their plans go awry, however, and the bandit chief, Jimmu, abandons his men to make his escape. One goes after him, but they’re surprised by an unexpected attack! • Return of longtime Usagi fan-favorites Gen and Stray Dog! • Series finale!