Vagabond comic books issue 3

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.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Vagabond TPB (2002-2015 Viz) Vol. 7-9. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. Daunting tasks lie before Miyamoto Musashi-he must overcome his personal demons as he prepares for a rematch with Inshun, the most technically proficient and deadly fighter he has ever faced. This time, Musashi won't run away, even if his life depends on it. Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 10-in., 616 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $55.00.

Issue #3. Spring 1961. Pictorials and articles and stories from around the world. "June in January" pictorial with June Wilkinson photographed by Russ Meyer; "Nassau Speed Week" article on Nassau Speed Week. 8.5" x 11". 68 pages. Partial color, mostly B&W. Cover price $1.00.

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 3 - 1st printing. Collects Vagabond TPB (2002- Viz Digest) Vol. 7-9. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. Musashi suffers a humiliating defeat against Inshun, the second-generation master of Hôzôin Temple. To prepare for a rematch, Musashi undertakes an intense spiritual and physical training regimen with a most unlikely teacher--Inshun's predecessor, the founder of the Hôzôin Spear Technique. To attain the focus necessary to take on the most technically proficient and deadliest fighter he has ever faced, Musashi will first have to confront his own deep-seated personal demons. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Vagabond TPB (2002- Viz Digest) Vol. 7-9. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. Musashi suffers a humiliating defeat against Inshun, the second-generation master of Hôzôin Temple. To prepare for a rematch, Musashi undertakes an intense spiritual and physical training regimen with a most unlikely teacher--Inshun's predecessor, the founder of the Hôzôin Spear Technique. To attain the focus necessary to take on the most technically proficient and deadliest fighter he has ever faced, Musashi will first have to confront his own deep-seated personal demons. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $19.99.