Usagi Yojimbo #152

In "The River Rising," Usagi Yojimbo returns to a quiet village facing a dire threat as rising waters endanger their homes. With the dike crumbling, Usagi lends his aid—only to confront a band of desperate thieves who’ve stolen the villagers’ last food. When he tracks them down, he finds they’re not hardened outlaws, but starving souls pushed to the edge. Written and illustrated by Stan Sakai, this poignant tale explores mercy, community, and the quiet strength found in unlikely places, all rendered with the artist’s signature grace. The cover by Stan Sakai captures the story’s quiet tension and emotional weight.