Star Yojimbo (Stan Sakai-2005 SDCC)

I'm a HUGE nerd for Usagi Yojimbo. It's one of my all-time favorite series, and the fact that Stan Sakai manages what is, essentially, a one-man show month in and month out is awe-inspiring. He's also incredibly good-natured. When I showed him the book and explained what I had in mind, he was quite happy to grace the pages of my humble sketchbook. Honestly, even though I see him at SDCC every year, it's always such a fanboy moment for me. But as long as he keeps putting out the goods, I'll keep giving him my money.