8This fifth volume collects the epic-length Blood Wings, in which Usagi battles a fearsome clan of ninja bats, while Lone Goat and Kid offers a cunning and affectionate parody of the famous Lone Wolf and Cub manga while doubling as one of Usagi's most dramatic and heartfelt adventures. Frost and Fire and The Way of the Samurai provide the psychological drama of this volume, which is rounded out by one of the most unique Usagi tales ever, A Kite Story, which doubles as a fascinating look at the daily life and work of a 17th century Japanese kite maker, dramatically showcasing the thoroughness of Sakai's research and his skills as a storyteller. Featuring a foreword by the legendary Stan Lee!