Vagabond (2001 Viz) comic books

Story and Art by Takehiko Inoue. Based on the novel "Musashi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Tokugawa Era Japan: a new government has 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," Takehiko Inoue depicts the life and times of real-life "sword saint" Miyamoto Musashi. 88 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.

Story and Art by Takehiko Inoue. Based on the novel "Musashi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Hunted down by the authorities for killing border patrols, Takezo returns alone to his home village of Musashi. Matahachi's mother, who holds a grudge against Takezo for taking her son off to war and then returning home without him, tricks Takezo and turns him in to the authorities. Takezo manages to escape when he encounters the itinerant monk Takuan. 80 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.

Story and Art by Takehiko Inoue. Based on the novel "Musashi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. As the relentless manhunt for Takezo continues, Tsujikaze Kohei also seeks out Takezo to avenge his brother Tenma's death. Meanwhile, the eccentric Zen monk Takuan pledges to capture Takezo aided only by mild-mannered Otsu. 80 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.

Story and Art by Takehiko Inoue. Based on the novel "Musashi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Takezo, who eluded scores of armed soldiers and angry villagers, is captured by the eccentric monk Takuan and his sweet childhood friend Otsu. The villagers rope Takezo up to a tree to face the elements and starvation -- leaving him time to deal with the most dangerous opponent of all: his own thoughts and memories. 80 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.

Story and Art by Takehiko Inoue. Based on the novel "Musashi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Shinmen Takezo dies...and is figuratively reborn with a new name: Miyamoto Musashi. Given a second chance on life, Musashi sets out for Kyoto, where he plans to challenge the fierce warriors of the Yoshioka Dojo. 80 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.

Story and Art by Takehiko Inoue. Based on the novel "Musashi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Musashi takes on the fierce fighters of the Yoshioka Dojo, but is he strong enough to take on two of the most renowned swordsmen in Kyoto: Yoshioko Seijuro and Yoshioko Denshichiro? 88 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.

Story and Art by Takehiko Inoue. Based on the novel "Musashi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Musashi has defeated five students of the Yoshioka Dojo, leaving the second best swordsman of the school, Denshichiro, determined to get revenge. Will Denshichiro cleanse Yoshioka honor with Musashi's blood? Meanwhile, Matahachi takes on the Yoshioka school in his own way -- by raiding their supply of liquor. 80 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.

Story and Art by Takehiko Inoue. Based on the novel "Musashi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. In the aftermath of his battle with the Yoshioka school, Musashi's old friend and spiritual guide Takuan nurses Musashi back to health. Although Musashi is preoccupied with perfecting his swordsmanship, Otsu is increasingly beginning to occupy his mind. Will Musashi choose to be reunited with Otsu or will he continue his solitary journey towards enlightenment by way of the sword? 88 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.

Story and Art by Takehiko Inoue. Based on the novel "Musashi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Musashi sets out to test his skill against the famed Hozoin Spear technique. But Gion Toji, from the Yoshioka school, is hot on his trail and beats Musashi to the Hozoin temple. Is Musashi tough enough to take on Gion and the monks of the Hozoin temple? 88 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.

Story and Art by Takehiko Inoue. Based on the novel "Musashi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Gion Toji and Miyamoto Musashi clash for a duel to the death at the Hozoin temple! But before they can challenge each other, they first have to take on their hosts. Will Musashi's sword be strong enough to go up against the famed Hozoin Spear Technique? 88 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.

Story and Art by Takehiko Inoue. Based on the novel "Musashi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Musashi takes on Inshun, the successor to the Hozoin Spear Technique. Their battle takes a surprising turn for Musashi as he seems to be fighting a losing battle. Inshun, realizing that Musashi is not one to give up, resolves to fight him to the end. 80 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.

Story and Art by Takehiko Inoue. Based on the novel "Musashi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Musashi's duel with Inshun, the Master of the Hozoin Spear Technique, turns into a test of wills -- and at the climax of the battle, Musashi must make a critical decision: will he choose to die with honor or will he flee and live to fight another day? 88 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.

Story and Art by Takehiko Inoue. Based on the novel "Musashi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Musashi must come to terms with what is perhaps the greatest obstacle he has faced in his young swordfighting career: an opponent he cannot defeat. He strives to become invincible, but will the sublime skill of Hozoin Inshun be more than he can handle? Instead of giving up, he must train harder, and Musashi turns to Hozoin In'ei, for guidance. But will his greatest rival's master provide him with the wisdom that he seeks? 80 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.

Story and Art by Takehiko Inoue. Based on the novel "Musashi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. While Musashi has been striving to follow the way of the sword, his old friend Matahachi has not led such a diligent life -- he drinks too much, he's been a kept man, and he just can't get rid of his bad habits. But then, a strange twist of fate gives him the opportunity to gain the reputation of a revered swordsman. Will this be the easy way to fame and glory for Matahachi? 80 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.

Story and Art by Takehiko Inoue. Based on the novel "Musashi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. The rematch between Musashi and Inshun approaches, and both men prepare themselves in their own different ways. Inshun spends his time meditating, trying to prepare himself for the upcoming duel. Musashi also looks inward, trying to confront his worst fears -- an opponent who is too imposing to defeat. But Musashi is shocked to discover that it isn't Inshun that he's afraid of. 80 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.