Vagabond comic books issue 5

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.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Vagabond TPB (2002-2015 Viz) Vol. 13-15. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. This large-trim definitive edition with gorgeous textured design collects three phenomenal volumes of the samurai-era masterpiece by manga legend Takehiko Inoue! Striving for enlightenment by way of the sword, Miyamoto Musashi is prepared to cut down anyone who stands in his way. Vagabond is an action-packed portrayal of the life and times of the quintessential warrior-philosopher—the most celebrated swordsman of all time. In a remote seaside village, an abandoned infant is left to the care of a reclusive old man. This helpless child is destined to become Sasaki Kojirō—the legendary archrival of Miyamoto Musashi. Inoues unique take on this enigmatic figure lays the foundation for his fictional account of the most famous rivalry in Japanese history. Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 10-in., 624 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $55.00.

Issue #5. Fall 1960. Pictorials and articles and stories from around the world. "Death in the Afternoon" pictorial of Hemingway attending his final bullfight; "Button Down" Bob Newhart article about his standup routine. 8.5" x 11". 68 pages. Partial color, mostly B&W. Cover price $1.00.

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 5 - 1st printing. Collects Vagabond TPB (2002- Viz Digest) Vol. 13-15. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. Glimmering Waves - In a remote seaside village, an abandoned infant is left to the care of a reclusive old man who has all but renounced the ways of the world. This helpless child is destined to become Sasaki Kojirô--the legendary archrival of Miyamoto Musashi. Inoue's unique take on this enigmatic figure sets up the foundation for his fictional account of the most famous rivalry in Japanese history. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 624 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.

Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Vagabond TPB (2002- Viz Digest) Vol. 13-15. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. Glimmering Waves - In a remote seaside village, an abandoned infant is left to the care of a reclusive old man who has all but renounced the ways of the world. This helpless child is destined to become Sasaki Kojirô--the legendary archrival of Miyamoto Musashi. Inoue's unique take on this enigmatic figure sets up the foundation for his fictional account of the most famous rivalry in Japanese history. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 624 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.