Comic books in 'Martial Arts'

1st Edition - Volume 33 - 1st printing. "The Hidden!" Collects Usagi Yojimbo: The Hidden (2018 Dark Horse) #1-7.

Story and art by Stan Sakai.

Usagi and Inspector Ishida join forces once again as they embark on a mission to track down and uncover the importance of a foreign book. The duo, desperate to solve the mystery, are forced to undertake unusual measures as well as enlist the help of a few surprising sources to get the information they require.

Softcover, 216 pages, B&W.

Cover price $17.99.

2nd Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Ronin!"

Story and art by Stan Sakai.

This seminal book collects the classic original Usagi stories chronicling a time of settling unrest and political intrigue, told through the story of a wandering and masterless samurai named Miyamoto Usagi, AKA Usagi Yojimbo!

Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 144 pages, B&W.

NOTE: Published by Fantagraphics.

Cover price $16.99.

2nd Edition - Volume 8 - 1st printing. "Shades of Death!" Collects Usagi Yojimbo (1993-1995 2nd Series) #1-6.

Story and art by Stan Sakai.

Guest-starring the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!

In this volume, Usagi teams with his friend Gen, a rhino bounty hunter, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to protect an aging sensei from an evil ninja clan. His travels also take him to a remote village under threat from deadly assassins, where only Usagi stands between their merciless blades and a community's destruction. This edition of Usagi Yojimbo: Shades of Death features completely remastered artwork and new story notes, highlighting Stan Sakai's exhaustive research into the world of feudal Japan!

Features an introduction by acclaimed artist William Stout.

Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 200 pages, B&W.

NOTE: Published by Dark Horse.

Cover price $15.99.

2nd Edition - Volume 9 - 1st printing. "Daisho!" Collects Usagi Yojimbo (1993-1995 2nd Series) #7-14.

Story and art by Stan Sakai.

A samurai's sword is more than his weapon-it is his soul. As such, he must prove himself worthy of possessing a daisho, a matched pair of swords. In his years as a warrior, fighting injustice and honing his spiritual and martial skills, Miyamoto Usagi has more than earned his swords. After braving many a battle and surviving tremendous bloodshed, Usagi continues his warrior pilgrimage. This volume finds him the reluctant participant in a duel for blood money, and, later, enraged at the theft of his swords, Usagi pledges a new oath-to track the leader of a roving band of brigands and retrieve his daisho.

Usagi Yojimbo: Daisho 2nd edition is newly rescanned from Stan Sakai's original art and features new story notes!

Includes an introduction by James Robinson.

Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 216 pages, B&W.

NOTE: Published by Dark Horse.

Cover price $15.99.

2nd Edition - Volume 10 - 1st printing. "The Brink of Life and Death!" Collects Usagi Yojimbo (1993-1995 2nd Series) #15-16 and Usagi Yojimbo (1996- 3rd Series) #1-6.

Story and art by Stan Sakai.

While journeying over mountains, into valleys, through towns and farmlands, and along rugged coasts, searching for harmony, Usagi faces a unique cast of characters: a village of seaweed farmers, an innocent noodle peddler, a demon-possessed woman, a relentless clan of bat ninja, an assassins' guild, a mysterious medicine peddler, and Inazuma, a secretive female samurai. More than once Usagi finds himself in great danger-but it's all in a day's work when you walk the thin line on the brink of life and death. Usagi Yojimbo: The Brink of Life and Death 2nd edition features completely remastered art and a look inside Stan Sakai's research and influences with new story notes!

Includes an introduction by writer Kurt Busiek.

Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 216 pages, B&W.

NOTE: Published by Dark Horse.

Cover price $15.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Bunraku and Other Stories!" Collects Usagi Yojimbo (2019 4th Series IDW) #1-7.

Story and art by Stan Sakai.

Follow these all-new full-color adventures of rabbit ronin Miyamoto Usagi as he wanders Edo period Japan on his warrior's journey.

This first volume of all-new material continues the saga of Usagi Yojimbo with the three-part "Bunraku," as Usagi becomes embroiled in a puppet drama where the players are not quite what they seem! Will the aid of a supernatural ally be enough for Usagi to prevent more death? Then, Usagi goes back to his roots as a yojimbo (bodyguard) when he is hired by Lady Mura, a famous writer, to keep her safe on her perilous journey to her father's home.

Plus, a 35th anniversary special where Stan Sakai revisits the very first Usagi story, "The Goblin of Adachigahara", expanding it from 8 to 24 pages and adding new insights into the characters and events, as well as revealing the reason for Usagi's pilgrimage back home. In the final story, Usagi joins his friend the bounty hunter, Gen, and his partner Stray Dog in recovering a stolen sword, an heirloom of the Higashi Clan.

Softcover, 184 pages, full color.

NOTE: This is volume 34 when included with the 1st series, as noted in the indicia.

Cover price $19.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Homecoming!" Collects Usagi Yojimbo (2019 4th Series IDW) #8-14.

Story and art by Stan Sakai.

Volume Two of the new series sees Usagi return to his home province to pay his respects, but ghosts from his past have other plans.

In "Tatami," Usagi returns to his home province only to find intrigue and betrayal!

Then, in "Mon," long ago, Lord Hikiji defeated Usagi's Lord Mifune to take control of the Northern Province. Usagi, now traveling through his old territories, still wears the mon (a family crest) of his former lord. But, there are those who still remember the Great Wars with bitterness and threaten to kill any samurai loyal to Mifune.

In "The Return," Usagi is on a pilgrimage to his late lord's gravesite, however, wearing the Mifune clan crest in Lord Hikiji's territory has made him an enemy. Traveling through this dangerous land he has made his way to the one place he had been avoiding-the village in which he grew up.

Softcover, 192 pages, full color.

. NOTE: This is volume 35 when included with the 1st series, as noted in the indicia.

Cover price $19.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Tengu War!" Collects Usagi Yojimbo (2019 4th Series IDW) #15-21.

Story and art by Stan Sakai. Introduction by Kevin Eastman.

Usagi's newest adventure finds him fighting in a war with an old teacher and strange new allies-and helping a new friend complete a mission!

Usagi seeks out an old teacher, Sojobo, but upon finding him, learns that a new brand of Tengu mountain goblins have invaded the Western Peak. Savage and relentless, they are determined to drive the established Tengu out and prey upon the people of the area. For the first time, Usagi must ally himself with yokai against an even greater enemy, in "Tengu War!"

Then, in "The Master of Hebishima," Usagi delivers a basket of lizards to an eccentric monk who lives on a remote island infested with snakes, where he learns they share a history that goes back to the Great Wars and the Battle of Adachi Plain where Usagi became a ronin.

In the final story, "Yukichi," Usagi encounters a young swordmaster carrying out the dying wish of his master. Yukichi must deliver Itsuki-Sensei's swords to his nephew, Daido, who will take over his school, however, they must pass through the territory of a rival school intent on preventing them from completing their mission.

Softcover, 192 pages, full color.

. NOTE: This is volume 36 when included with the 1st series, as noted in the indicia.

Cover price $19.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Crossroads!" Collects Usagi Yojimbo (2019 4th Series IDW) #22-26.

Story and art by Stan Sakai. Introduction by Kevin Eastman.

In "Ransom," Usagi and Yukichi meet up with Kitsune, a street performer and thief, who has stolen a ledger recording bribes to local politicians. When Kitsune's protégé is kidnapped in return, Usagi decides that he must help and get her back.

Then, in "Crossroads," Usagi and Yukichi come upon a group of pilgrims who have been left for dead by a band of cutthroat ronin. Deciding to go after them, Usagi must head back to the province, and the danger, from which he has just escaped!

Softcover, 136 pages, full color.

NOTE: This is volume 37 when included with the 1st series, as noted in the indicia.

Cover price $19.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "The Green Dragon!" Collects Usagi Yojimbo (2019 4th Series IDW) #27-31. Story and art by Stan Sakai. Introduction by Kevin Eastman. The rabbit ronin's newest adventures continue in this fifth volume that sees Usagi and Yukichi on a mission to deliver a valuable object! In "A Ghost Story," Usagi and Yukichi come upon a young woman, Shizuye, praying at a shrine to a girl murdered fifty years ago by her married lover. Usagi and Yukichi take it upon themselves to become her protectors. However, all is not what it seems as the local priest warns them to beware of ghosts in the area. Then, in "The Secret of the Green Dragon" Usagi and Yukichi are obligated to deliver a priceless jade dragon to a merchant. During their journey they witness a runner delivering a parcel of jewels to the same merchant killed on the road ahead. However, the killers left the jewels and escaped with the container leading them to the realization that the box they carry may be even more valuable than the jade within. Softcover, 136 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Stan Sakai. Yokai are the monsters, demons, and spirits of Japanese folklore, such as the shape-changing kitsune, the obakeneko demon cats, and the evil oni ogres. Usagi faces all these and more when a desperate woman begs for his help in finding her kidnapped husband. Tracing the abducted man to an old castle, Usagi finds the ruins haunted by creatures of Japanese legend and discovers that they are amassing for a great raid on the countryside! Fortunately, Usagi is joined by Sasuke the Demon Queller, who is also fighting to prevent the invasion, but things aren't always as they seem, especially when dealing with the supernatural! The rabbit ronin turns twenty-five, and Dark Horse celebrates with the first-ever Usagi Yojimbo original graphic novel, fully hand-painted, written, and lettered by creator Stan Sakai! Completely self-contained story. Usagi Yojimbo is a 2009 Eisner Award nominee for Best Continuing Series. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

1st printing.

Story and art by Stan Sakai.

A complete collection of the iconic team-ups for fans of all ages! Collecting every existing Usagi Yojimbo/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover comic in existence, this book contains "Turtle Soup and Rabbit Stew," "The Crossing," "The Treaty," "Shades of Green," and the recent full-color tale "Namazu." This volume also includes tons of extra material from Stan Sakai's studio.

Legendary comics creator Stan Sakai's complete Usagi Yojimbo/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover collection!

Softcover, 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.99.

Japanese Text - 1st printing. By Masashi Kishimoto. Featuring commentary by Naruto artist and creator Masashi Kishimoto, this visual feast showcases 75 delectable, full-color illustrations that have graced covers for both magazine and comic publications. Sioftcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, PC/PB&W. Japanese text. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $23.99.

1st printing. By Masashi Kishimoto. Experience Masashi Kishimoto's artwork in all of its colorful glory in this collection of images from the conclusion of the best-selling Naruto manga! Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, Kakashi and all your favorite characters appear in nearly a hundred pages of gorgeous full-color images. The book also features commentary from creator Masashi Kishimoto, a beautiful double-sided poster and a sticker sheet! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 160 pages, full color. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 1 - 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! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 248 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. 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! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 248 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

Viz Signature (2007) Edition - Volume 1 - 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! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 248 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

Viz Signature Edition - Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. 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! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 248 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. Adapted from the fictionalized biography Musashi by Eiji Yoshikawa, Takehiko Inoue depicts the life and times of real-life "sword saint" Miyamoto Musashi with breathtaking artwork and thrilling storylines! In this volume: Takezo finds himself a hunted man after escaping from a village, and the samurai authorities, and their posse, are hot on his heels. Among them is the great swordsman, Tsujikaze Kohei, who would like nothing better than to put the fugitive to the test. But even if Takezo can ellude his stalkers, he may find that the forests perils he does not even suspect! Will bold young Takezo fight his way to freedom? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 240 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. In this volume, Shinmen Takezo has figuratively died and been reborn with the name - Miyamoto Musashi. His first destination is Kyoto where he plans to challenge the fierce fighters of the Yoshioka Dojo. Is Musashi mentally and physically prepared to take on this most famous school of swordsmen? Or will Seijuro and Denshichiro Yoshioka, the leaders of the Yoshioka School, be too skilled and experienced for him to handle? Musashi heads out, armed only with his wooden practice sword, to face his fears! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 248 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. Amidst new powerful government in Japan, 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! After Musashi single-handedly takes on the Yoshioka School, Gion Toji, one of the schools strongest fighters, is out for revenge. Meanwhile, Mushashi and his wild young disciple set out for Nara to face the challenges presented by the ferocious spear technique of the monks of Hozoin Temple. All the while, Musashi is struggling between his growing feelings of love for Otsu and his devotion to the way of the sword. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 248 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

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 Cover price $9.95.

Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. 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 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 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 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 Cover price $9.95.

Volume 8 - 2nd and later printings. 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 Cover price $9.95.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. To the trained eye, a single cut flower can be more revealing than witnessing a sword duel to the death. When Musashi is given a flower cut by master swordsman Yagyu Sekishusai he realizes he must seek this man out - for Sekishusai may turn out to be the greatest swordsman Musashi will ever meet. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 240 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. A master is responsible for his disciples actions. When Jotaro commits a serious offense on the estate of the Yagyu Clan, Musashi must face the penalty for his young protégé's actions. Now Musashi is prepared to take out every man in the clan until he comes face to face with the great master of the house, Yagyu Sekishushi. Was this Musashi's plan all along? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 240 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

Volume 10 - 2nd and later printings. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. A master is responsible for his disciples actions. When Jotaro commits a serious offense on the estate of the Yagyu Clan, Musashi must face the penalty for his young protégé's actions. Now Musashi is prepared to take out every man in the clan until he comes face to face with the great master of the house, Yagyu Sekishushi. Was this Musashi's plan all along? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 240 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. Musashi wants to take on Yagyu Sekishusai, recognized by many to be the greatest living swordsman around. But Sekishusai is an ailing old man and Musashi is on the verge of killing him in his sleep. Will this path truly take Musashi further along the way of the sword? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 248 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

Volume 11 - 2nd and later printings. Based on the novel "Musashi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. Musashi wants to take on Yagyu Sekishusai, recognized by many to be the greatest living swordsman around. But Sekishusai is an ailing old man and Musashi is on the verge of killing him in his sleep. Will this path truly take Musashi further along the way of the sword? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 248 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. Miyamoto Musashi is a man destined to be revered as a sword-saint and one of Japan's most celebrated samurai. But Musashi wasn't always an enlightened warrior-philosopher - for the path to greatness is filled with adversity and perilous danger. In this volume, Musashi seeks out Shishido Baiken, a master of the deadly sickle and chain. Will Musashi's sword be able to stand true against this most unusual of weapons? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 216 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

Volume 12 - 2nd and later printings. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. Miyamoto Musashi is a man destined to be revered as a sword-saint and one of Japan's most celebrated samurai. But Musashi wasn't always an enlightened warrior-philosopher - for the path to greatness is filled with adversity and perilous danger. In this volume, Musashi seeks out Shishido Baiken, a master of the deadly sickle and chain. Will Musashi's sword be able to stand true against this most unusual of weapons? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 216 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. Miyamoto Musashi is destined to be Japan's most celebrated samurai, a man revered as a sword-saint. But for now, Musashi is on the brink of death fighting against an enemy armed with the unconventional but deadly sickle and chain. Out of pure instinct he resorts to using both his long and short swords at the same time. This single act of desperation is the historic start to what will eventually become Musashi's signature sword-fighting technique as well as a quantum leap in the world of martial arts. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 216 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

Volume 14 - 1st printing. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. Miyamoto Musashi is destined to be Japan's most celebrated samurai, a man revered as a sword-saint. But every great warrior needs a worthy rival and Sasaki Kojiro is destined to be Musashi's legendary opponent in the most well known duel in Japanese history. This volume goes into the background and childhood of the man famed for his deadly "swallow cut" sword stroke. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

Volume 14 - 2nd and later printing. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. Miyamoto Musashi is destined to be Japan's most celebrated samurai, a man revered as a sword-saint. But every great warrior needs a worthy rival and Sasaki Kojiro is destined to be Musashi's legendary opponent in the most well known duel in Japanese history. This volume goes into the background and childhood of the man famed for his deadly "swallow cut" sword stroke. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

Volume 15 - 1st printing. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. Miyamoto Musashi is destined to be Japan's most celebrated samurai, a man revered as a sword-saint. But every great warrior needs a worthy rival and Sasaki Kojiro with his deadly "swallow cut" is destined to be Musashi's legendary opponent in the most well known duel in Japanese history. This volume depicts Kojiro as a young boy experiencing his first taste of blood and death. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

Volume 16 - 1st printing. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. Sasaki Kojiro, renowned for his deadly "swallow-cut," is the man destined to be sword-saint Miyamoto Musashi's greatest rival and opponent in the most well known duel in the annals Japanese history. This volume further explores the background of the abandoned deaf orphan Kojiro as he comes of age and develops into a bloodthirsty swordsman with sublime skills. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

Volume 17 - 1st printing. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. Kojiro is invincible under the sun! Sasaki Kojiro, renowned for his deadly "swallow-cut," is the man destined to be sword-saint Miyamoto Musashi's greatest rival and opponent in the most well known duel in the annals Japanese history. While Musashi is an untamed beast driven by pure instinct, Kojiro is an icy cold-blooded killer. This volume further explores the background of the abandoned deaf orphan Kojiro as he comes of age and develops into a bloodthirsty swordsman with sublime skills. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 216 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

Volume 18 - 1st printing. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. Kojiro is invincible under the sun! Sasaki Kojiro, renowned for his deadly "swallow-cut," is the man destined to be sword-saint Miyamoto Musashi's greatest rival and opponent in the most well known duel in the annals Japanese history. While Musashi is an untamed beast driven by pure instinct, Kojiro is an icy cold-blooded killer. Blood and carnage abound when these two young men have a chance encounter at the Battle of Sekigahara. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 200 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

Volume 19 - 1st printing. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. Sasaki Kojiro, renowned for his deadly "swallow-cut," is the man destined to be sword-saint Miyamoto Musashi's greatest rival and opponent in the most well-known duel in the annals Japanese history. But for now, Kojiro has been abandoned by his brutal master Ito Ittosai, and must contend with the vicious refugee hunters and ruthless scavengers that abound in the aftermath of the Battle of Sekigahara. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 200 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

Volume 20 - 1st printing. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. Sasaki Kojiro, renowned for his deadly "swallow-cut," is the man destined to be sword-saint Miyamoto Musashi's greatest rival and opponent in the most well-known duel in the annals Japanese history. In the aftermath of the Battle of Sekigahara, Kojiro comes face to face with emotions previously unknown to him-fear and desperation. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 200 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

Volume 21 - 1st printing. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. After one year, Musashi returns to Kyoto for a rematch with the Yoshioka brothers. Musashi is a changed man, but does he have what it takes to overcome the ferocity of the younger brother, Denshichiro, and the sublime skills of the older brother, Seijuro? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 248 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

Volume 21 - 2nd and later printings. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. After one year, Musashi returns to Kyoto for a rematch with the Yoshioka brothers. Musashi is a changed man, but does he have what it takes to overcome the ferocity of the younger brother, Denshichiro, and the sublime skills of the older brother, Seijuro? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 248 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

Volume 22 - 1st printing. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. A tempest of a man has arrived in Kyoto and the entire city is in a fervor, anticipating the storm to come. Musashi has returned for a rematch against Yoshioka Denshichiro, and he's prepared to take down all of the Yoshioka Dojo to defeat him! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 248 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

Volume 22 - 2nd and later printings. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. A tempest of a man has arrived in Kyoto and the entire city is in a fervor, anticipating the storm to come. Musashi has returned for a rematch against Yoshioka Denshichiro, and he's prepared to take down all of the Yoshioka Dojo to defeat him! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 248 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

Volume 23 - 1st printing. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. When the elder disciples of the Yoshioka Dojo realize that their leader Yoshioka Denshichiro is no match for Musashi, they come up with a dishonorable plan to fight their battle for them. They hire Sasaki Kojiro, a deaf-mute swordsman with a reputation as fierce as Musashi's. Thus begins the saga of the greatest duel in Japanese history. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 248 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

Volume 23 - 2nd and later printings. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. When the elder disciples of the Yoshioka Dojo realize that their leader Yoshioka Denshichiro is no match for Musashi, they come up with a dishonorable plan to fight their battle for them. They hire Sasaki Kojiro, a deaf-mute swordsman with a reputation as fierce as Musashi's. Thus begins the saga of the greatest duel in Japanese history. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 248 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

Volume 24 - 1st printing. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. On the eve of his duel with the leader of the great Yoshioka School, Musashi takes a step back to reflect upon his past in order to acquire a higher level of understanding and awareness. However, a chance encounter with deaf-mute swordsman Sasaki Kojiro provides an impromptu preview of what will become the most infamous duel in the annals of Japanese history. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 216 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.