{"product_id":"chibi-usagi-attack-of-the-heebie-chibis-expanded-edition-9781506747415","title":"Chibi Usagi: Attack of the Heebie Chibis--Expanded Edition","description":"\u003cb\u003eChibi Usagi and his adorable, childlike friends must fight the evil Salamander King to save a village of innocents!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStan Sakai's enduring rabbit samurai is reimagined as a \"chibi world\" character in these adorable collaborations with Julie Sakai and colorist Emi Fujii! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEnter a world of cute characters and captivating adventures with Chibi Usagi and friends! Join along as Chibi Tomoe, Chibi Gen, and even the terrifying Jei face new challenges with familiar themes in this expanded collection that includes the original graphic novel \u003ci\u003eChibi Usagi: Attack of the Heebie Chibis\u003c\/i\u003e, plus the comic-length \u003ci\u003eChibi Usagi: Attack of the Teenie Titans\u003c\/i\u003e, with short stories \"Chibi Usagi and the Big Bad Jei,\" \"Chibi Usagi and the Goblin of Adachi Plain,\" and \"Chibi Tomoe and the Zo Ninja!\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis special expanded edition also collects Stan Sakai's color \u003ci\u003eChibi Usagi\u003c\/i\u003e pinups that ran as \u003ci\u003eUsagi Yojimbo\u003c\/i\u003e comic book back covers, with a bonus pinup section collecting rare images and fun pages from the whole Chibi Usagi team!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTAN SAKAI: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStan was born in Kyoto, Japan, and grew up in Hawaii. He began his comic book career by lettering Sergio Aragones' \u003ci\u003eGroo the Wanderer\u003c\/i\u003e. He also worked with Stan Lee, lettering the \u003ci\u003eSpider-Man\u003c\/i\u003e Sunday newspaper strips for twenty-five years. Stan is most famous for his original creation, \u003ci\u003eUsagi Yojimbo\u003c\/i\u003e, an epic graphic novel series that began in 1984 and now spans more than forty volumes. It stars Miyamoto Usagi, a samurai rabbit living in early seventeenth century Japan. Usagi has been published in eighteen languages and Stan has been honored with a number of awards including twelve Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, two Harvey Awards including one for Best Cartoonist, the Japanese American National Museum's Cultural Ambassador Award, two National\u003cbr\u003eCartoonists Society Silver Reubens, a Parents' Choice Award, the inaugural Joe Kubert Excellence in Storytelling Award, multiple Ringo Awards, and an American Library Association Award. Because of his meticulous research into the history, culture, and folklore of Japan, \u003ci\u003eUsagi Yojimbo\u003c\/i\u003e is a favorite among educators as a curriculum tool. Usagi has been a part of the \u003ci\u003eTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles\u003c\/i\u003e in their TV series, comic book crossovers, and toy lines. In 2020 Stan was inducted into the Eisner Awards Hall of Fame. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJULIE SAKAI: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile raising a family, Julie taught art and writing in private schools, museum programs, and at the Monart School of Art in Temecula, California. Julie has also been a designer and creator in the craft industry for over thirty years with her own line of T-shirts, rubber stamps, and whimsical illustrations. Her chibi-style work has been sold in museum gift shops, major stores, and boutiques throughout the United States. Julie and Stan's graphic novel, \u003ci\u003eChibi Usagi: Attack of the Heebie Chibis\u003c\/i\u003e, received an Eisner Award for Best Publication for Early Readers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMI FUJII: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEmi Fujii is the Creative Director for Usagi Studios and colorist for \u003ci\u003eChibi Usagi\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSpace Usagi\u003c\/i\u003e. Previous works include covers for Dark Horse, Dogu Publishing, IDW, Marvel, and Oni Press. When she is not working, she enjoys hiking and traveling.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dark Horse Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51501029589266,"sku":"9781506747415","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d5f2ccc1-2495-4b1d-97b6-90a4a98390b0.jpg?v=1753206530","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/chibi-usagi-attack-of-the-heebie-chibis-expanded-edition-9781506747415","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}