With over fifty graphic novels in print, the samurai rabbit is morepopular than ever! This is the seminal Usagi book collecting all theclassic original Usagi stories from <em>Albedo</em>, <em>Critters</em>, <em>Doomsday Squad</em>, and the <em>Usagi Yojimbo Summer Special</em>.This is one of Fantagraphics' very best sellers, and is also where Usagi started—don't miss out! The setting is 17th century Japan, when the age ofcivil wars has barely ended and the Shogun has established power. Thesamurai is the ruling class throughout the land, following a warrior'scode of honor known as Bushido. <em>Usagi Yojimbo Vol. 1</em>chronicles this time of settling unrest and political intrigue, toldthrough the story of a wandering and masterless samurai named MiyamotoUsagi, aka Usagi Yojimbo! One of the great classics of the last 20years, perfect for all ages.