Vagabond comic books issue 8

Story and Art by Takehiko Inoue. Based on the novel "Musashi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Musashi has defeated five students of the Yoshioka Dojo, leaving the second best swordsman of the school, Denshichiro, determined to get revenge. Will Denshichiro cleanse Yoshioka honor with Musashi's blood? Meanwhile, Matahachi takes on the Yoshioka school in his own way -- by raiding their supply of liquor. 80 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.

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 8 - 1st printing. Collects Vagabond TPB (2002- Viz Digest) Vol. 22-24. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. Musashi has returned to Kyoto one year after he last attempted to take on the mighty Yoshioka School, and the entire city is abuzz anticipating the rematch to come. When the elder disciples of the Yoshioka discover the unbelievable progress Musashi has made along the way of the sword, they plot to defeat him however they can-even if it means resorting to dishonorable means. 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 8 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Vagabond TPB (2002- Viz Digest) Vol. 22-24. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. Musashi has returned to Kyoto one year after he last attempted to take on the mighty Yoshioka School, and the entire city is abuzz anticipating the rematch to come. When the elder disciples of the Yoshioka discover the unbelievable progress Musashi has made along the way of the sword, they plot to defeat him however they can-even if it means resorting to dishonorable means. 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.