Vagabond comic books issue 12

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.

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 12 - 1st printing. Collects Vagabond TPB (2002- Viz Digest) Vol. 34-36. Story and art by Takehiko Inoue. Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojiro's intertwining paths lead them toward what will be the greatest samurai duel in Japanese history. Sasaki Kojiro heads to Kokura for his new position as sword instructor for the powerful Hosokawa Clan. Meanwhile, Musashi is at a crossroads dealing with the aftermath of single-handedly destroying the mighty Yoshioka clan. After he starts to question his quest to be invincible and his whole reason for existence, will his confidence in himself ever be the same? Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 632 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $19.99.