On Wednesday, April 22nd, Dark Horse Comics & DOGU Publishing is releasing Stan Sakai’s Usagi Yojimbo KAITŌ ’84 #2 (of 5) – which features Miyamoto Usagi’s descendent in 1984.

Here’s a look at the covers, storyline, and preview pages for this week’s
new release from Dark Horse Comics on New Comic Book Day…

Stan Sakai’s Usagi Yojimbo KAITŌ ’84 #2 (of 5)

Story by Zack Rosenberg & Jared Cullum
Script by Zack Rosenberg

Art by Jared Cullum
Letters by Jared Cullum

Covers & Cover Artists:
Jared Cullum (Cover A)
Stan Sakai (Cover B)
Kevin Eastman (Cover C)

Genres: Action/Adventure · Crime/Mystery · Media Tie-In
Format: FC, 32 pages, Miniseries
Age range: 8+
SRP: $4.99

Publication Date: April 22, 2026

The crew is reunited; the target is in sight. A high-stakes heist promises a new beginning, but when the job goes sideways, a relentless chase erupts across Osaka. Now, with the cops closing in and an even more dangerous foe on their tail, Kaito must outwit his enemies—and confront a chilling vision from his past that could unravel everything he’s fighting for.


About Dark Horse Comics:

Founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, Dark Horse Comics is an excellent example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and transform a company with humble beginnings into an industry giant.

Over the years, Dark Horse has published the work of creative legends such as Yoshitaka Amano, Margaret Atwood, Paul Chadwick, Geof Darrow, Will Eisner, Neil Gaiman, Dave Gibbons, Faith Erin Hicks, Kazuo Koike, Matt Kindt, Jeff Lemire, Mike Mignola, Frank Miller, Kentaro Miura, Moebius, Chuck Palahniuk, Wendy Pini, Richard Pini, and Gerard Way. In addition, Dark Horse has a long tradition of establishing exciting new creative talent throughout all of its divisions.

The company has also set the industry standard for quality licensed comics, graphic novels, collectibles, and art books, including Stranger Things, Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Legend of Korra, Minecraft, The Legend of Zelda, Super Mario, Dragon Age, James Cameron’s Avatar, Game of Thrones, Mass Effect, StarCraft, The Witcher, and Halo. Today, Dark Horse Comics is one of the world’s leading entertainment publishers.


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