Usagi Yojimbo: The Special Edition Hardcover Box Set | Comparison |

[@amead78]

I like how Sakai adds background to things to things that are introduced in the story like how kites were made and every small detail of the tea ceremony which Sakai had the opportunity to take part in one. I still have the original release. Sakai signed and sketched in each book.

[@shinigamiphantom1391]

I have whole Saga (Polish Editions) and it's awesome.

[@brianman74]

I also missed out on the first hardcovers but eventually got the paperback edition. I just got this one delivered from CGN and I absolutely love it. I'm so happy to add this to my library.

[@jeffsuter344]

Probably my most treasured collected edition of the last two years. Now if only we can get the hardcover SAGA collections reprinted! UY is one of the best comics in existence. If you have never read it, do yourself a favour, treat yourself to some bunny goodness. (No, not Sailor Moon - lol). But hurry before it goes out of print again!

[@kytim89]

What I want is for them to make a compilation of the crossovers of Usagi Yojimbo and the TMNT in color. We also need a TMNT reading order soon.

[@ericturczynowsky3243]

I've been thinking of picking this up on OPB and now that I've seen this review I'm probably gonna order it now...thanks a lot Omar

[@NearMintCondition]

You are welcome!

[@Kimota82]

Aaay! Thanks for this video, Omar! I bought my copy of the new printing a few weeks ago and haven't started it yet. Great preview of what I have to experience ahead.☺👌🏽

[@adamkinzer6833]

NECA just announced they are making an action figure of Usagi to go with their Ninja Turtle line.

[@turtleanton6539]

Data dope !

[@mjcook3922]

Just bought this for the first time. I was hesitant but decided that I needed to dip into some Usagi and don't want to miss out on this box set. A radical ninja bunny must be cool. Love the box design.

[@tetraquarks]

Yes, been waiting for this, thank you so much!

[@newspooiechannel]

My copy finally arrived yesterday. Nice to see that Fantagraphics pulled through for me, unlike another certain company's recent releases. Now the question becomes... do I "retire" my original 7 TPBs? 🤔

[@thehighground_]

Every time I read Usagi, I always hear the music from Akira Kurosawa's Yojimbo in my head during scenes when Usagi is walking around.

[@DrDoomPool]

Preordered from cgn and got it recently, awesome books. Fanta has been on a roll with amazing reprints!

[@alexanderhertz826]

Definitely going to pick this up after watching your video. Had an original Albedo #2, sold it in 1986 for $75! Would like to see what all the excitement is about after all these years, and the artwork and stories look great! Thanks!

[@conor8830]

Awesome overview Omar! After watching I definitely prefer the new printing, and I'm so happy to have been able to add it to my collection after not giving in to the high prices of the OG.

[@mjcook3922]

I prefer the new printing design as well

[@fireboy312002]

Had a fifty dollar gift card. Your Usagi special edition pushed me over and with cheap graphic as the seller. Good job on Landon's Dad and me today. HAHA

[@fireboy312002]

I've been having a hell of a time finding it. Seems like it's sold out already.

[@amead78]

Organicpricedbooks still has it for pre-order.

[@NelsonChubby]

Reed Comics, a UK based company has it in stock.

[@62LeftyBlues]

I have not ever read Usagi and had no idea where to start. After seeing this video I think I will pick up the new one! Thanks

[@pcprincipal9889]

This set is absolutely fantastic. The artwork and writing is immense. Am now picking up the Dark Horse 'saga' paperbacks. Got this special edition in paperback, as the hardcover was nowhere to be found at the time. Was tempted to pick it up in hardcover now but of course that can go to something new... Like Deconstructing the Jodoverse...

[@cyclops028]

Thanks for the heads up! Happy to say I preordered within a few minutes of watching this

[@gigly1990]

from where? 😭😭😭

[@toeknee1505]

This might be my opportunity to finally get this collection! Thanks Omar for a great thorough video!

[@tuhkathri9126]

I never thought they would reprint the hardcovers so I bought the softcover years ago and met Stan Sakai. Nice guy and he signed my books. I just can't justify spending that amount on what would essentially be some pieces of hardened cardboard since I already have signed softcover copies. But to all who have the coin definitely get it. Its a wonderful collection!

[@maximusmagni1]

I thought about getting into Usagi, but I am waiting for the hardcovers of the new colored versions.

[@rowellj89]

Are they definitely coming out with them?

[@CraigGrannell]

I was so happy to get this. My main ‘whale’, having missed *two* ridiculously cheap UK-based eBay auctions of the original printing-one by about five minutes. (It was misspelled. Someone got a bargain.) I’m amazed how few places had it for sale, though, and how rapidly it appears to have disappeared. I would have thought the print run would have been bigger.

[@NelsonChubby]

Usagi Yojimbo isn't as big in the UK as the US unfortunately. I'm from the UK and picked the special edition on Reed Comics they have a sale on at the moment so please feel free to get it.

[@CraigGrannell]

@@NelsonChubby I already got one, as per my post. Looking at the Reed page, I think I got a barg, too - I paid 65 quid, and it’s way up on that now. Glad I ordered the second the book went on sale!

[@hamzadawud]

I know "yojimbo" just means "bodyguard", but it always makes me think specifically of the titular character of Yojimbo, the classic Akira Kurosawa film.

[@kytim89]

Sakai paid homage to Yojimbo by naming his character after it.

[@hamzadawud]

@@kytim89 That's actually what I thought, thank you.

[@Chandasouk]

I bought this digitally a few months ago. I didn't know of this reprint! 😆

[@michaelemond7315]

Thanks for the overview! I wonder why Amazon and Chapters (in Canada) aren't carrying this.

[@shinigamiauthor]

i sure wish i could find any dates or listings for this reprinting. ive been REALLY wanting to grab a copy

[@keithkelson726]

Shout out to Fantagraphics for the reprint.

[@sassanrikuo7480]

I just got mine glad to add it to my collection it’s worth the 100 dollars for sure

[@OHaterMaisSincero]

Where can I buy this box set, Omar?

[@amead78]

Organicpricedbooks has it on pre-order for $100.

[@bigb7186]

Another awesome review, as always thanks brOmar! Out of curiosity will this she material be covered by IDW's Origins line?

[@NearMintCondition]

The first two volumes of the IDW origins in color have stories from this era.

[@turtleanton6539]

Right !

[@Rainwolfgaming562]

What comes after this collection I just bought it and so far I’m loving it so I kind of want more usagi just want to know what’s next so I can read it in order

[@krameraf]

Do you think we'll get more like this of later volumes? Also it looks like Organic Priced Books is getting another order of these

[@NearMintCondition]

Probably not. Since this is all Fanta owns the rights to. Yes, I saw that Fanta will restock more. But don't know when.

[@adamwleklik530]

Do you think we will get new Usagi stories from IDW in hardcover one day, similar to TMNT?

[@ralfxephon1]

I Hope so !!

[@JosephAlanMeador]

Nice review! As of Sep 18th 2021 this is "out of stock", I'm hoping this doesn't mean out of print again. Do you think Fantagraphics have more on the way, or was this a limited run? Edit* 10/2/21 I just ordered mine, it became available again on Fantagraphics! So stoked!

[@gerd1306]

I would like to purchase it asap. But I cannot find it online with any supplier. Where and when can I get it? Thanks! 😃

[@michaelmcvey7813]

Is there a clearer breakdown of what this includes and where the stories are coming from? I ask as stories seem to be from a few sources and I am trying to collect them all and don't want to miss stuff.

[@NearMintCondition]

This is the stuff that’s only been released by Fantagraphics. Volumes 1-7 are in this box set. Think of the dark horse saga books as volumes 8 and up.

[@timcline9689]

man, you're gonna make me buy this thing aren't you????

[@AR24912404]

Amazing reprint 😻

[@spamafaute6931]

This box set looks exactly like the softcover edition I bought almost two years ago but in hardcover. I wonder how the paper quality is between the SC edition and the HC edition. Yeah I'm hesitating to pull the trigger on this while I still can. And I wonder if it's a good idea as I started to buy the new printings of Usagi Yojimbo Saga paperbacks.

[@brunopassarelli8993]

Hello Omar! Awesome review! I have the paperback edition! is the same content? Thanks!

[@haywoco2]

Omar, how does this differ from the hardcover special editions? (The numbered volumes not by Fantagraphics.)

[@howyoudoingnowher]

I’m asking for this for Christmas thanks to you! Hopefully Santa clause will deliver it to me in near mint condition!

[@NearMintCondition]

Fingers crossed!

[@lawless666]

just ordered mine from amazon!!!

[@mr.elixer2455]

Why isn't this released in Europe? Can't find any retailers selling this. Not gonna pay 50 bucks shipping.

[@10ndrs]

Any chances Fantagraphics would reprint the softcover version of this special edition? It'd be a lot easier on the wallet.

[@systemo20]

i would love to see all usagi yojimbo hardcovers get a reprint! :(

[@NearMintCondition]

I wish they would.

[@Popesize]

I have to get my hands on these. Unfortunately i'm afraid i can't join the stream. Oh well, the more the buying, the more shows the interest of Usagi Yojimbo

[@ReaperXC]

Will you be giving the new printing away for 50,000? I haven’t been able to order nor pre order it anywhere.

[@russellreisinger7614]

Are they going to print hardcover editions of the rest of the collection?

[@grzegorzciombor5848]

Would love to buy it... cant find it anywhere here in Ireland :P

[@turtleanton6539]

Wpw these are pretty sweet

[@sharebear421]

Is this the beginning/starting point for the series? And will they continue this? Also how many volumes does the series have? Sorry for so many questions lol

[@mingfaiyuen]

Fantagraphic only has the right to print this era. The following story is from dark horse and they are reprinting the tpb complete collection. The hardcover limited edition is oop and won't be reprinted. After the dark horse era, Stan Sakai decided to switch company from dark horse to IDW after many years. The most recent stories is published by IDW and it is in color. IDW is printing the thin tpb of the recent stories and they are also printing the recolored original stories in tpb format.

[@jeffsuter344]

It is the beginning, then 9 volumes of SAGA from Dark Horse, then new stories from IDW. just read it - you won't be disappointed.

[@KalleVilenius]

Beautiful.

[@danielfaria5091]

how can I get a copy of this book? it will be sell in AMAZON USA? I can't find available in it. Can someone confirm and maybe send the link? tks!!

[@mjcook3922]

Organicpricedbooks or cheapgraphicnovels

[@thesandman4765]

Love this set. Misprint on page 176 of book one though. Bugs me. Anyone else notice this? Should be part III not Part II

[@chadhelmlinger]

Everywhere online seems out of stock except for after market. Any chance they print/release more?

[@NearMintCondition]

I’ve asked. Waiting for a reply.

[@undisputedboyka12]

Was the reprint difficult to grab? I never saw it on IST

[@johnjenkins8918]

I didn't see it there either. I had put it on my wishlist for Cheap Graphic Novels, and as soon as they sent me an email I purchased it.

[@maximusmagni1]

You pretty much needed to preorder it from a place that accepts preorders. The limited stock outside of preorders was sold out almost instantly.

[@jeffsuter344]

On sale in the UK and Germany,

[@GaryNorthfield]

@@jeffsuter344 Whereabouts?

[@CraigGrannell]

@@GaryNorthfield Reed has one on eBay at the moment. But it did as a whole not seem to even show up in the UK. (I pre-ordered from Reed as soon as the set became available.)

[@ReaperXC]

How many colour IDW origin trades would collect all of this?

[@christopherlawster]

I haven't seen seen this book offered for sale on any website!

[@mannyc19]

organic priced books has it.

[@jeffsuter344]

Pre-orders months ago.

[@KGBookkeeping]

Is it sold out on CGN already? Seems so

[@lokelo]

Can someone tell me when this was released? My comic store is telling me thus is an old release

[@ashleyn1979]

Organic Priced Books shipping to Australia is $80 . Dam :(

[@morriford]

Walts Comics Already Sold Out! 😭

[@jeffsuter344]

That was quick.

[@saberrattler1413]

When does this get released..? I can't find it listed anywhere.

[@NearMintCondition]

Came out last week.

[@saberrattler1413]

@@NearMintCondition lol and it's gone...such is life. Well you sold me on it! Then nada...😆 oh well.

[@JV-in9kk]

When did this come out? I can’t find it anywhere

[@NearMintCondition]

Sadly it is out of print right now

[@MaximumWarp2099]

Forgive me if I missed it, but when did/does this come out?

[@NearMintCondition]

It’s out now.

[@MaximumWarp2099]

@@NearMintCondition I’m not seeing it on CGN. Do you have a link?

[@pohumnom]

Is this DM only? US only? I'm not seeing it at bookshops or Internationally.

[@jeffsuter344]

Pohumnom - Bought mine from Reed Comics in the UK.

[@jeffsuter344]

Also it was available from Walt's Comics in Berlin. But hurry.

[@carlryan5899]

@@jeffsuter344 I pre ordered mine a month ago with reed Comics in the UK but still no email saying its been shipped have you received yours did you pre order many thanks

[@GaryNorthfield]

@@jeffsuter344 Thanks, I think it's gone already.

[@jeffsuter344]

@@carlryan5899 Got my copy on my shelf. Yes I preordered, Check your orders if it says being processed or shipped everything should be fine If uncertain drop them an email, always found them helpful.

[@nelsoncarvalho6338]

I also paid too much for the original printing. 😀

[@FearMonarch]

My box has a dent on the exact same corner 😂

[@NearMintCondition]

This one was from Fantagraphics so it might be a warehouse issue

[@FearMonarch]

@@NearMintCondition so was mine, i had my LCS special order me one because i was worried id miss the announcement 😂

[@Ben-zv7gd]

I dont see this available anywhere. Anyone got a link?

[@jeffsuter344]

OPB

[@HipHopHappens]

sergio aragonés is a g

[@jamestbrown6317]

Can Canadians win the prize is they are subscribed and like the video?

[@alexanderwhite9438]

Does usagi only have two books

[@jeffsuter344]

These are the first 2 books.

[@kytim89]

This book comprises the first seven volumes of the series. Each of the saga books is three volumes each. There are thirty three volumes in total.

[@christiansweeting6916]

Where can I find a copy?

[@amead78]

Organicpricedbooks has some left for pre-order.

[@jeffsuter344]

HURRY UP IT'S SELLING OUT ALREADY