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47 Ronin Hardcover – March 25, 2014

by Mike Richardson (Author), Diana Schutz (Editor), Stan Sakai (Artist)

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Japan's enduring national legend comes to comics! The tale of the 47 Ronin and their epic mission to avenge their wronged master epitomizes the samurai code of honor, and creators Mike Richardson and Stan Sakai have done justice to their story! Meticulously researched and beautifully illustrated, this collection of the acclaimed miniseries recounts this sweeping saga of honor and violence in all its grandeur. Opening with the tragic incident that sealed the fate of Lord Asano, 47 Ronin follows a dedicated group of Asano's vassals on their years-long path of vengeance!

* From Mike Richardson (Star Wars: Crimson Empire) and Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo)!

* Tons of bonus art and behind-the-scenes extras!

"If you're a fan of the samurai genre then this is a no-brainer... if you've never given it a chance then this is the perfect gateway book to the genre." —Comic Bastards

"Stan Sakai makes Japan all the more exciting with this comic, and Richardson's narrative builds an epic tale reminiscent of Kurosawa's greatest films." —Graphic Policy

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152 pages
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English
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Dark Horse Books
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March 25, 2014
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6.25 x 0.69 x 9.3 inches
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1595829547
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978-1595829542
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"47 Ronin is a worthy addition to the library of any fan of Japanese history, medieval warfare or comics." -Medium.com

About the Author

Mike Richardson is the president and founder of Dark Horse Comics, the award-winning international publishing house he founded in 1986. He is also the president of Dark Horse Entertainment, for which he has produced numerous projects for film and television.

In addition to producing films such as R.I.P.D., Hellboy, and Mystery Men, he has also produced films based on several of his own creations, including The Mask and Timecop. Richardson owns a successful pop-culture retail chain, Things From Another World, with stores stretching from Universal's CityWalk in Los Angeles to his hometown in Milwaukie, Oregon.

Richardson has written numerous graphic novels and comics series, as well as Comics: Between the Panels and Blast Off!, two critically acclaimed books about pop culture. He lives with his wife, Karie, and their dog in Lake Oswego, Oregon.

Stan Sakai was born in Kyoto, Japan, grew up in Hawaii, and now lives in California with his children, Hannah and Matthew. He received a fine arts degree from the University of Hawaii and did further studies at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. His creation, Usagi Yojimbo, is the story of a samurai rabbit living in a feudal Japan populated by anthropomorphic animals. It first appeared in Albedo Comics in 1984. Since then, Usagi has appeared on television as a guest of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; and as toys, on clothing, in comic books, and in a series of trade paperback collections. In 1991, Stan created Space Usagi, the adventures of a descendant of the original Usagi, dealing with the samurai in a futuristic setting. Stan is also an award-winning letterer for his work on Sergio Aragonés's Groo: The Wanderer, the Spider-Man Sunday newspaper strips, as well as for Usagi Yojimbo. He is the recipient of a Parents' Choice Award, an Inkpot Award, multiple Eisner Awards, two Spanish Haxturs, an American Library Association Award, and a National Cartoonists' Society Division Award. Usagi Yojimbo Book 12: Grasscutter was used as a textbook in Japanese history classes at the University of Portland.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dark Horse Books (March 25, 2014)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 152 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1595829547
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1595829542
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.05 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 0.69 x 9.3 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #1,296,759 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,402 in Historical & Biographical Fiction Graphic Novels
- #1,890 in Dark Horse Comics & Graphic Novels
- #5,503 in Fantasy Graphic Novels (Books)

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Sakai began his career by simply lettering comic books as he perfected his art and began working in the industry.

He also wrote and illustrated The Adventures of Nilson Groundthumper and Hermy; a comic series with a medieval setting, influenced by Sergio Aragones's Groo the Wanderer. The characters first appeared in Albedo #1 in 1984, and were subsequently featured in issues of Critters, GrimJack, Amazing Heroes and Furrlough. Stan Sakai became famous with the creation of Usagi Yojimbo, the epic saga of Miyamoto Usagi, a samurai rabbit living in late-sixteenth and early-seventeenth-century Japan.

Usagi Yojimbo, first published in 1984, continues to this day.

It progresses with Stan Sakai as the lone author and nearly sole artist (Tom Luth serves as the main colorist on the series, and Sergio Aragonés has made two small contributions to the series: the story "Broken Ritual" is based on an idea by Aragonés, and he served as a guest inker for the black-and-white version of the story "Return to Adachi Plain" that is featured in the Volume 11 trade paperback edition of Usagi Yojimbo). He also created a futuristic spinoff series Space Usagi.[10] His favorite movie is Satomi Hakkenden (1959). The Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles's Little Tokyo presented an exhibit entitled "Year of the Rabbit: Stan Sakai's Usagi Yojimbo" from July 9 through October 30, 2011.

Sakai wrote and illustrated the story "I'm Not in Springfield Anymore!" for Bart Simpson's Treehouse of Horror #7 and illustrated the back cover of Treehouse of Horror #6. Sakai was the artist for Riblet, the back-up feature in the trade paperback of Stupid, Stupid Rat Tails.In 2013, Sakai illustrated the limited comic book series 47 Ronin, an adaptation of the famed story of the 47 Ronin written by Dark Horse Comics Publisher Mike Richardson and with Lone Wolf and Cub writer Kazuo Koikeas an editorial consultant. He resides in Pasadena, California.

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iank

An immortal story, told in another medium

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 10, 2015

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My father took me to see the movie Chūshingura (the 47 Ronin), by the Japanese director Hiroshi Inagaki, when I was a kid. The story is based on true events, but it has gained mythical standing and has become a core tale of Japanese culture. I have seen the movie many times since. The story has been recreated by a number of artists. Here we have a telling by the graphic novelist Stan Sakai, who created the Usagi Yojimbo novels that I read with my son when he was young.
The story that Stan Sakai tells closely follows the story of the Chūshingura and Sakai was clearly influenced by Inagaki's movie. There is a scene before Lord Asano commits Seppuku, where he walks through the blossoming cherry trees that is in both the movie and the book. This scene has always stuck in my mind for its beauty and sadness.
One of the themes that is stronger in the movie is the egotism of Asano. He is goaded and abused by Lord Kira. For a time he tries to put up with the abuse, but finally he snaps, he anger overcoming his control and he attacks Kira in the Shogun's palace. By the action he causes terrible pain for all of those around him.
If Asano were stronger, as strong as his 47 loyal retainers and his wife, the tragedy would not have happened. So part of the story to me has always been about Asano's weakness and flaws.
In enjoyed Stan Sakai's retelling of this complex tale. It was a change to revisit the story in the medium of a graphic novel.

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Kat n Brid

Get this book. Get this book. Get this book.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 18, 2015

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The writing of Mike Richardson, teamed with the art of Stan Sakai, beautifully depicting the story of the 47 Ronin in graphic novel/comic book form.

If you know Usagi Yojimbo, a graphic novel written and illustrated by Stan Sakai, then you already know you'll love this book.

If you don't know Stan Sakai at all, or his previous work, but are looking for a great read, get this book.

If you just want to read a version of 47 Ronin, get this book.

'To Know the Story of the 47 Ronin, is to Know Japan'. This is definitely true. There is no better explanation for Japan's history then this (true) story.

Get this book.

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Simple Story, Glorious Artwork

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 23, 2015

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The story of the 47 Ronin is quite famous and combines politics, revenge, and honor in service of the code of Bushido. The story line in this particular version is quite simplified, as probably fits a graphic novel format. The art work by Stan Sakai, of Usagi Yojimbo Saga Volume 1 fame is simply superb. Glorious colors, inspired by Japanese woodblock prints, enhance the wonderful composition of each frame. This is a beautiful book retelling a legendary story.

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Dr.Science

Stan Sakai does the 47 Ronin. What's not to love?

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 5, 2017

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Stan Sakai does the 47 Ronin. What's not to love? Of course, if you're not already an Usagi Yojimbo fan, you might want to check out some of his other stuff first. Purists will note minor deviations from the traditional tale, undertaken to help the flow of the graphic novel. But if you're willing to forgive that, this is a novel and engaging approach to a story that has already been told in so many varied media.

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Brett

Too Short And Too Basic

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 30, 2017

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While I loved Usagi Yojimbo, this falls very short. It is not very entertaining, but it is very historically accurate. It is definitely a lot better than Keanu Reeves theatrical version, but that is not saying much either. This comic does not go into great detail about Japanese and samurai culture as it should. While not for children, it is a nice educational-entertainment comic hybrid contribution on the exploration of Japanese history.

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Baiaqi

Great!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 23, 2016

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Simple illustration yet so beautifully narated
Love it..i love all stan sakai works anyway, it just create a beautiful image to understand the situation of the story told.

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IRON GIGANTIS

Mike Richardson and Stan Sakai. Great story and art of code and honor in medieval Japan.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 22, 2016

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Mike Richardson and Stan Sakai. Great story and Art of code and honor in medieval Japan. OK I am not from that era or place but the story and art make you compelled to understand. Great Art by Stan.

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green bay all the way !

Stan Saki is the best !

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 2, 2018

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Very pleased with story and artwork. Was a big fan of Stan Saki as a teenager and this brought back memories.

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April

Hmm…

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on December 13, 2021

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I had expected a book with the same level of visual impact as the film ”chushingura” has…but no….the frames are too crowded, too filled with angry look-alike faces, in confusing numbers…in the film, which i have seen many times (it used to play in a berkeley theater once a year), the death scene of lord asano is stunning in its power and beauty…not so in this graphic novel…here the backstage intrigues are emphazised, rather than the injustice of the sentence…the dedication and honour of the ”ronin” are made clear, but the lead-up to the conflict, and the depth of corruption at the court, are passed over too quickly…the seppuku of lord asano is shown in just a few frames, and his death poem, which is poignant and emotional (at least in translation) is not even quoted…in the movie the climax is reached in the ritual scene of seppuku, and the avenging ronin become an aftermath, a logical follow-up…in this text, the impression is, i am sorry to say, mostly arguing, angry faces…a disappointment…

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sebastian

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on September 12, 2016

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Completely satisfied.

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Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on March 7, 2016

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