It combines everything that makes Usagi Yojimbo great all at once: the ideal combination of history and mythology, the balance between action and comedy, political intrigue and the supernatural, and practically every important character introduced up to that time has a significant role to play. It's really not easy to write a comic book series that lasts more than 100 issues. When I read it for the first time, I was completely blown away by how well written and entertaining it is. There are so many plot twists and turns that you won't see coming from a mile away, and each episode is just as exciting as the last one. If you like superhero comics, or if you just want to get into something fun and interesting, this is the series for you! Usagi Yojimbo has been published by Dark Horse Comics since 1997, and has received several awards including the Eisner Award for "Best Graphic Album - Reprint" in 2001-2002. The series is currently on issue #100. I think what makes Usagi Yojimbo so great is its commitment to history while still maintaining an entertaining story line. The creators don't try to rush through history to get to the next episode but instead take their time with each scene to make sure it fits within the historical context of Japan during the Sengoku Period.