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Post by shaxper on Feb 20, 2016 23:32:36 GMT -5
 Published: April 1995 Synopsis: Jei teaches some brigands a lesson and gains an unlikely ally in the process. Notes: 1st Keiko Death of Keiko's family; Keiko joins Jei This story is placed in different orders for Book 10 and for Usagi Yojimbo Saga Edition volume 1. Discuss the issue and/or post full reviews below! |
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Post by thwhtguardian on Mar 26, 2016 19:56:29 GMT -5
This is the story where we see that Jei isn't just some crazy guy but is actually supernatural in nature as with the touch of his hand a random spear turns black and replaces the one Usagi destroyed. Whats more interesting though is that he saves a little girl's life because he sees no evil in her, we see more of this later later on but actually makes him truly interesting for the first time.
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Post by brutalis on Feb 14, 2017 8:14:01 GMT -5
Jei is his superbly dark and evil self yet here his darkness shows some substantial shades. He is relentless in his killing and doing his "work" even to the point of claiming a new sword with his powers. Yet when he turns to strike down Keiko he stops noting the Gods see no evil in her and even admonishes her to leave before the flames kill her. In doing so he gains our respect and understanding that there is more to him than just being an evil killer. Keiko even must sense this for as she has lost everything and has no hope or thought for her future she chooses to follow the dark man who has in his own way just set her free. Very powerful writing and art all found within a " funny animal comic" book. This is what makes Stan's series stand head and shoulders above much of the mainstream.
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