Booknote: Usagi Yojimbo, Vol. 31: The Hell Screen

Stan Sakai, Usagi Yojimbo, Volume 31: The Hell Screen. Milwaukie, OR; Dark Horse Books, 2017. ISBN: 978-1-50670-187-5.

Genre: graphic novels and comics
Subgenre: samurai, furries/anthros, feudal Japan
Format: trade paperback
Source: Berea branch of the Madison County (KY) Public Library

For me, this series is always a pleasure to read. This volume contains fiver stories, including the  title story. The title story is divided into three parts. In this book, Usagi faces various situations from floods and famine in villages to a murder mystery to a perilous journey. Through them all, he is an honorable, brave, and generous samurai. Sakai continues his way of writing good stories, stories that can also often be moving and have at times unexpected turns.

"The Fate of the Elders" is a short piece in this volume, but the outcome makes for a touching and unexpected turn. It was a nice piece overall.

The title story is a murder mystery, and it is a good story that also has a twist at the end. Just when you think the case is solved, the author reveals another layer.

Overall, this is another excellent volume in the series. I definitely recommend it.

5 out of 5 stars.

This book qualifies for the following 2017 Reading Challenges: