Vagabond comic books issue 15

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.

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.