Vagabond TPB (2002- Viz Digest) comic books 2003

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. Miyamoto Musashi has traveled far and wide on a pilgramage to improve his Swordmanship, challenging the strongest opponents he can find, but no one has been more skilled than Inshun, the second generation master of the Hozoin spear technique. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 248 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. Tokugawa Era Japan: a new government has just taken power and the land is in disarray. Amidst the turmoil, a young man sets out on a journey seeking spiritual enlightenment by the way of the sword, prepared to slay anyone who might get in his way! Adapted from the fictionalized biography Musashi by Eiji Yoshikawa, Takehiko Inoue depicts the life and times of real-life "sword saint" Miyamoto Musashi. Musashi recovers from his duel with Inshun and struggles to overcome the fact that he has met a stronger opponent. Will this loss discourage him? Or will he be stimulated to train even harder? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 248 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. The epic rematch between legendary sword saint Miyamoto Musashi and Inshun of Hozoin Temple is finally at hand! Both men spend the eve of the duel in their own different ways. While Inshun, the second-generation master of Hozoin Temple, mentally prepares himself with a full night of quiet contemplation and meditation, Musashi spends a tormenting night haunted by his troubled childhood, battling his own private demons. Will Musashi be defeated by Inshun's indomitable spear technique for a second time? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 240 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. Martial arts is more than just a battle to defeat your opponent, it's also a conflict to overcome yourself. And Inshun of Hozoin Temple comes upon this realization right in the midsts of his epic rematch against Musashi. Last time, Inshun was too much for Musashi to handle, but now the tables are turned as Inshun faces his own personal demons as well as a new and revitalized Musashi. Meanwhile, Matahachi is reunited with his mother, and together, they swear an oath to defeat Musashi. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 240 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.95.