On Wednesday, October 23rd, Dark Horse Comics is releasing SPACE USAGI: White Star Rising #1!
Each issue will also include a new eight-page short story by Julie Sakai & Stan Sakai, featuring Space Usagi’s Akemi character!
Take a look at the preview, then pick up your copy on New Comic Book Day at your LCS or online retailers!
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…
SPACE USAGI: White Star Rising #1 (of 3)
Story, Art, and Lettering by Stan Sakai
Colors by Emi Fujii
“AKEMI AND THE SECRET INVASION!”
Story, art, and lettering by Julie Sakai & Stan Sakai
Colors by Emi Fujii
Covers & Cover Artists:
Cover A by Stan Sakai
Cover B by Peach Momoko
Genres: Fantasy, Science-Fiction
Format: FC, 32 pages; Miniseries
Age: 8+
SRP: $4.99
Publication Date: October 23rd, 2024
Stan Sakai’s second Space Usagi series takes place directly after the Space Usagi: Death and Honor arc. Miyamoto Usagi continues to defend the Shirohoshi clan in the far future from scheming rivals, the Kajitori. New friends, like space pirate Rhogen, and new enemies, led by Empress Amateh, are introduced. This miniseries will be newly colored by longtime collaborator Emi Fujii!
About Dark Horse Comics:
The publisher was 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. Under a new partnership with Vanguard Visionary Associates, Dark Horse is positioned to further expand its reach globally with publishing, products, and filmed entertainment. 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, Moebius, Chuck Palahniuk, Wendy 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. These include Aliens, Stranger Things, Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Legend of Korra, Predator, 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.
