Osaka, 1984. The spirit of Miyamoto Usagi lives on—not in a ronin, but in a thief.
But when a massive payoff lands him a deal he can't refuse, Kaitō is pulled into a deep web spun by forces who know unsettling secrets about his lineage. Now, Kaitō is not just a thief—he's a pawn. Forced into a deadly mission for a legendary spear, the stakes change from payout to prophecy. His skills and those of his crew are pushed past the breaking point as they fight to outwit the city authorities, outrun a terrifying fate, and accept a destiny that demands their success.
Usagi Yojimbo enters a bold new era of high-stakes action and hidden history in the 20th Century.
A new series by creators Zack Rosenberg (T.S. Hullabaloo) and Jared Cullum (Kodi, Kodi 2).
Collects Usagi Yojimbo: Kaito '84 #1–#5.
Zack Rosenberg is a writer and editor who crafts engaging narratives fueled by a passion for comics and animation. He has contributed to projects for Marvel Entertainment, Steamroller Animation, and New Paradigm Studios. Under the banner Frenemy Studios, he has pitched original creations to industry giants such as The Lego Group, Disney, Netflix, Nickelodeon, and many more. As a creator living with Tourette Syndrome, Zack brings a unique blend of humor, heart, and the unexpected to his work. His latest graphic novel, T.S. Hullabaloo, based on a (mostly) true story, releases October 2025 via Andrews McMeel/Simon & Schuster.
Jared Cullum is an award-winning author-cartoonist and plein air painter living in Pittsburgh, PA. He has written and illustrated story, cover and concept art for YA/kids books and comics working on titles such as Fraggle Rock, Planet of the Apes, TMNT as well as his own Reuben award winning graphic novel series Kodi.
Osaka, 1984. The spirit of Miyamoto Usagi lives on—not in a ronin, but in a thief.
But when a massive payoff lands him a deal he can't refuse, Kaitō is pulled into a deep web spun by forces who know unsettling secrets about his lineage. Now, Kaitō is not just a thief—he's a pawn. Forced into a deadly mission for a legendary spear, the stakes change from payout to prophecy. His skills and those of his crew are pushed past the breaking point as they fight to outwit the city authorities, outrun a terrifying fate, and accept a destiny that demands their success.
Usagi Yojimbo enters a bold new era of high-stakes action and hidden history in the 20th Century.
A new series by creators Zack Rosenberg (T.S. Hullabaloo) and Jared Cullum (Kodi, Kodi 2).
Collects Usagi Yojimbo: Kaito '84 #1–#5.
Creators
Zack Rosenberg is a writer and editor who crafts engaging narratives fueled by a passion for comics and animation. He has contributed to projects for Marvel Entertainment, Steamroller Animation, and New Paradigm Studios. Under the banner Frenemy Studios, he has pitched original creations to industry giants such as The Lego Group, Disney, Netflix, Nickelodeon, and many more. As a creator living with Tourette Syndrome, Zack brings a unique blend of humor, heart, and the unexpected to his work. His latest graphic novel, T.S. Hullabaloo, based on a (mostly) true story, releases October 2025 via Andrews McMeel/Simon & Schuster.
Jared Cullum is an award-winning author-cartoonist and plein air painter living in Pittsburgh, PA. He has written and illustrated story, cover and concept art for YA/kids books and comics working on titles such as Fraggle Rock, Planet of the Apes, TMNT as well as his own Reuben award winning graphic novel series Kodi.
