USAGI YOJIMBO: KAITO '84 #1 JARED CULLUM COVER A (2026) — THE DEBUT OF KAITO USAGI!

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SAMURAI SPIRIT MEETS 80S REBELLION! In a historic expansion of the Usagi-verse, Dark Horse and Dogu Publishing take the Miyamoto bloodline into the neon-soaked streets of 1984 Osaka. This five-issue limited series marks the first time a Usagi Yojimbo story hasn't been written or drawn by creator Stan Sakai, passing the brush to the award-winning Jared Cullum (Kodi) and writer Zack Rosenberg.

This issue is a massive collector’s key, featuring the First Appearance of Kaito Usagi, the descendant of the legendary Miyamoto Usagi. Unlike his stoic samurai ancestor, Kaito is a cunning thief with a rebellious streak and a sharp wit. The story also marks the First Appearance of the "84" era supporting cast, including a modern-day Yukichi (Kaito's cousin) and the mysterious boss behind a high-stakes heist for a cursed legendary spear.

Presented with breathtaking, full-watercolor interiors by Jared Cullum, this Cover A is a masterpiece of modern comic art. Cullum’s lush, hand-painted style pays homage to the legacy of the series while establishing a gritty, cinematic atmosphere for this new era. As a direct descendant of the original 1984 debut of Usagi, this "spiritual anniversary" series is the must-have indie key of the year!

• Writer: Zack Rosenberg

• Interior Artist: Jared Cullum

• Cover Artist: Jared Cullum

• Key Notes: 1st Appearance of Kaito Usagi (Descendant); 1st Appearance of the 1984 cast; First series not drawn/written by Stan Sakai.

• Note: Bagged and boarded

• Format: Single Issue | 32 Pages | Full Color | Limited Series Launch