Usagi Yojimbo — Dark Horse Comics
Issue: #163
Nezumi the thief has been at large for too long, robbing the rich and sharing with the poor, thereby winning the love of the townsfolk. However, Nezumi suddenly finds himself in need of Ishida and Usagi when the leader of the town marks him for death and the master thief becomes the victim of injustice.Part one of three--a great jumping-on point!
First appearances: Nezumi
Creators: Philip Ray Simon, Cary Grazzini, Tom Luth, Megan Walker, Julie Fujii Sakai, Stan Sakai
Characters: Usagi Yojimbo, Nezumi, Inspector Ishida
Story arcs: Chibi Usagi and the Hoblin of Adachi Plain, Mouse Trap