Gouache demos from a class tonight of some flowers.

Our own @jedkeith.bsky.social spoke with writer @comicnerd1988.bsky.social and artist @jaredcullum.bsky.social about Usagi Yojimbo: Kaitō ’84 from @darkhorse.com and Stan Sakai’s Dogu Publishing! www.freaksugar.com/interview-ja...

Demos from my gouache class tonight on planes.

Miller, Sakai, Mignola - Dark Horse Comics has been home to some of the greatest visual storytelling. For the the publisher's 40th anniversary, Jared Cullum (Usagi Yojimbo: Kaito '84) joins us to share his personal story. @darkhorse.com @jaredcullum.bsky.social

#Comics Kaitō 84 #3 of 5 Written by @comicnerd1988.bsky.social & @jaredcullum.bsky.social Art by Jared Cullum From @darkhorse.com Beautiful, absolutely beautiful. Visually and storywise. This book is mouthwateringly good. Every brush stroke, the texture of the paper, it’s all there to see.

Golly thanks!

just finished this issue. I'm enchanted by the art. The way in which backgrounds have this soft, hazy, implied vibe, along w/ everything being meticulously researched, period accurate lends a fascinating vibe. texture in the art alongside this ethereal quality give it a film grain vibe from 80s TV.

Usagi Yojimbo: Kaitō '84 returns this week with issue #3, available now! Details: https://bit.ly/4w698GA Kaitō's operation goes sideways as the police close in... By Zack Rosenberg and @jaredcullum.bsky.social. With covers from Cullum, @mouseguard.bsky.social, and Stan Sakai

Issue 3 hits shelves today! Excited to hear thoughts and Easter eggs found. Thank you everyone for your continued support for the series. Also! If you’re in NYC I’ll be at Forbidden Planet today to celebrate the release and sign books 5-7pm

@jaredcullum.bsky.social & @comicnerd1988.bsky.social get deserved praise in this Issue #3 preview from The Beat!

NYC!! I’m on my way for a visit to celebrate the release of issue 3 of Usagi Yojimbo: Kaitō ‘84! Come say meet and @comicnerd1988.bsky.social at the amazing Forbidden Planet tomorrow 5-7pm! Please share about the event and bring me something to draw on!

Genteeeee! Que hace un tiempo os hablé del primer libro por preciosérrimo y va a sacar una segunda parte!!! El primero lo cogí en la biblioteca, estoy por comprar los dos.

New video is up on YouTube! Full length tutorial for a Drawing fundamental exercise. youtu.be/z4jEaGBk4lU?...

Book trailer for Kodi 2! youtu.be/1MHGjQIMbtY?...

#comics Usagi Yojimbo: Kaitō 84 #2 of 5 Written by @comicnerd1988.bsky.social & @jaredcullum.bsky.social Art by Jared Cullum From @darkhorse.com Such a visually beautiful book, the backgrounds especially. The energetic story bounces across these stunningly painted pages with ease. Superb.

Preview d'Usagi Yojimbo: Kaitō '84 #3 (of 5) par Zack Rosenberg et @jaredcullum.bsky.social chez @darkhorse.com #DarkHorseComics #Comics #UsagiYojimbo www.buzzcomics.net/showpost.php...

The Past Crashes Into the Present in @darkhorse.com & DOGU Publishing's KAITŌ '84 #3 by @comicnerd1988.bsky.social & @jaredcullum.bsky.social ~ covers by Cullum, Stan Sakai & @mouseguard.bsky.social #NCBD #UsagiYojimbo #KAITŌ84 #DarkHorseComics #DOGUPublishing comicsbodega.com/preview-kait...

This preview features a look at an incredible flashback sequence that was painted using coffee! @jaredcullum.bsky.social is putting a masterpiece on the page. @comicnerd1988.bsky.social Stan Sakai Dogu Publishing @darkhorse.com

I want to make some noise about this review for Usagi Yojimbo: Kaitō’84 Issue #2! Give it up to @jaredcullum.bsky.social & @comicnerd1988.bsky.social! Thanks @thecomicon.bsky.social.

Sketching around Portland, OR

Usagi Yojimbo: Kaitō '84 returns this week with issue #2, available now! Details: https://bit.ly/4dSKrqm By Zack Rosenberg and @jaredcullum.bsky.social. With covers from Cullum, Kevin Eastman, and Stan Sakai

Issue 2 hits shelves today! Spotted in the wild!

Usagi Yojimbo: Kaitō’84 #2 is in stores today! Find out why @jaredcullum.bsky.social & @comicnerd1988.bsky.social turned me into a dog!

Check out this week's CXF Staff Picks, ft. comics by @pepelarraz.bsky.social @adityab.net @jaredcullum.bsky.social @alexpaknadel.bsky.social @ericafails.bsky.social @ryannorth.ca @johnlees.bsky.social @cleanlined.bsky.social @thatjoekelly.bsky.social and more! comicsxf.com/2026/04/22/s...

"So, here's the plan..." Usagi Yojimbo: Kaitō '84 Issue 2 IN STORES EVERYWHERE TOMORROW! www.darkhorse.com/comics/3018-...

Celebrate LIVE with us tomorrow for the release of Issue 2 of Usagi Yojimbo: Kaitō 84! Join me, Zack and the legend Stan Sakai as we flip through originals, sketch and answer questions. 8:30pm est, Wednesday 22nd. My insta (jaredcullum) and on Facebook via my page or the Usagi Yojimbo! fan page.

Finally! The story continues Wednesday when you can see how @jaredcullum.bsky.social & @comicnerd1988.bsky.social continue this new and exciting legacy for Usagi Yojimbo!

Portland, Oregon! I’m thrilled to come visit! Come join me at the Oregon Art Center early May for a watercolor workshop! Hopefully we’ll have time for some plein air sessions together in the area - weather-pending. :) it’ll be a fun focused week of painting I’m really looking forward to!

Usagi Yojimbo: Kaitō’84 18”x24” gouache and watercolor - issue 2 comes out next Wednesday and preorders for 3 close soon!

The Brand-New Era of Usagi Yojimbo Continues in @darkhorse.com & DOGU Publishing's KAITŌ '84 #2 by @comicnerd1988.bsky.social & @jaredcullum.bsky.social ~ covers by Cullum, Stan Sakai & Kevin Eastman #UsagiYojimbo #KAITŌ84 #DarkHorseComics #DOGU comicsbodega.com/preview-kait...

The Brand-New Era of Usagi Yojimbo Continues in @darkhorse.com & DOGU Publishing's KAITŌ '84 #2 by @comicnerd1988.bsky.social & @jaredcullum.bsky.social ~ covers by Cullum, Stan Sakai & Kevin Eastman #UsagiYojimbo #KAITŌ84 #DarkHorseComics #DOGU comicsbodega.com/preview-kait...

Good news, everyone… it’s finished. I finished painting issue 5 of Usagi Yojimbo: Kaitō 84. We made it. here’s some WIP panels from the story that are all done now. All watercolor, gouache, pastel and poster paint. I’m so excited for you all to see the rest. Thanks everyone!

#comics kaitō 84 #1 of 5 Written by @comicnerd1988.bsky.social Art by @jaredcullum.bsky.social From @darkhorse.com On the streets of Osaka, Miyamoto Usagi and Yu are running on hard times, Could a new, high stakes job solve their woes?. A beautiful and exciting beginning. A must read.

Pikes place, watercolors

Spending this rainy (snowy?!) day responding to letters about the new series, Usagi Kaitō 84. We truly have the best readers in the world and I am truly filled with gratitude for the community that Stan Sakai has built.

Usagi Yojimbo: Kaitō ‘84 issue #5 cover reveal! Thanks everyone for your encouragement and enthusiastic response to issue one and for those preordering 2 and the rest! We have the best readers! Also check out those variants by the legend @stansakai & the amazing @danielwarrenart.bsky.social

@comicnerd1988.bsky.social and @jaredcullum.bsky.social have so much love for Stan Sakai’s Usagi and it shows!

MATT'S PICK: Usagi Yojimbo: Kaito '84 #1 from @darkhorse.com by @comicnerd1988.bsky.social & @jaredcullum.bsky.social! Miyamoto Usagi lives on through Kaitō, a cunning thief with a rebellious spirit. A heist for a legendary spear sets Kaitō down a path that forever alters his destiny. #comics #NCBD

A brand-new era of Usagi Yojimbo!• Features Miyamoto Usagi’s descendent in 1984. Preorder by 3/13 to save 25%! impulsecreations.com/collections/... @comicnerd1988.bsky.social @jaredcullum.bsky.social @darkhorse.com

This is my new favourite comic book - holy shit the artwork and storytelling is next level shit!!! Amazing work by @jaredcullum.bsky.social and @comicnerd1988.bsky.social !!! 🤍🤍🤍

#usagiyojimbo Kaito ‘84 #comicbook by @comicnerd1988.bsky.social & @jaredcullum.bsky.social is off to a fantastic start and well worth checking out from @darkhorse.com

Went to Kiki’s Delivery Service at the imax! Left SUPER charged with inspiration as always.

IN STORES NOW! “…It’s strong, intriguing character work from Rosenberg, and it gives Cullum space to do expressive, memorable cartooning for Kaitō... Cullum’s depiction of Osaka in 1984 is dense, vibrant, and recalls a terrific Japanese neo-noir from the era…” -AIPT comics

Tomorrow can’t get here fast enough. Usagi Yojimbo: Kaito #84 #1 hits the shelves & I’m honestly as excited as a kid on Christmas Eve! Really looking forward to seeing what @comicnerd1988.bsky.social & @jaredcullum.bsky.social do with another corner of the Usagi universe. #UsagiYojimbo #ComicSky

It’s real! It’s actually real! Book 1 In stores Wednesday! Thank you all for preordering, kind words of encouragement and especially sharing online about the release.

Usagi Yojimbo Kaito ‘84 #1 comes out next week

Which side are you joining in the fight?

Preview d'Usagi Yojimbo: Kaitō '84 #1 (of 5) par Zack Rosenberg et @jaredcullum.bsky.social chez @darkhorse.com #DarkHorseComics #Comics #UsagiYojimbo www.buzzcomics.net/showpost.php...

WIP wrapping issue 4 of Usagi Kaitō ‘84 today with gouache and pastels and drawing the final 20 pages starting tonight! We are coming in for a landing and issue 1 hits stores March 11!

During early late-night (sometimes all-nighter) story-pitch meetings Zack and I waxed about hopefully getting a hardcover version of the book someday if they’d want it. With that… here’s the cover reveal for the limited edition hardcover releasing November!